Installation - Mitsubishi Electric TC-24A Installation Manual

The figure below shows the M-NET transmission wiring diagram for City Multi air conditioners.
The maximum length of centralized control M-NET transmission line and the indoor-outdoor transmission line per system can be
expressed in the following formulas. Labels "a through g" represent the sections of wiring in the system in the figure below. These
limits ensure normal signal communication over the M-NET transmission line.
If the line length exceeds the maximum length, M-NET signal attenuation can occur, rendering normal communication and control
impossible.
a+b+d+e(f) ≤ 500 m (1640 ft)
The maximum length of local remote controller cable is 10 m (32 ft). The length that exceeds 10 m (32 ft) must be included in the
maximum total line length 500 m (1640 ft).
Power supply
unit for transmission
cable
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Installation

1. Field-supplied parts
The following parts are required to install the controller.
Parts
Triple electric box
Thin metal conduit
Lock nut and bushing
M-NET cable
2. Required tools
•A knife or nippers •Crosshead driver
3. Installation methods
Follow the instructions provided for the selected installation option.
(a) Wall-embedded installation using an electric box
(b) Wall-surface installation
(b-1) To route the cable through the wall
(b-2) To route the cable along the wall surface
4. Preparation
(1) Install a breaker on the power supply unit side before installing the controller.
(2) Select an installation site for the Touch Controller.
• Install the controller at the user's eye level for easy operation.
• Ensure there is enough clearance space as shown in the figure at right.
• Ensure there is enough clearance space to allow for easy access to the panel and the
buttons.
(3) Bring the cable end up to the controller.
Ensure the M-NET transmission cables and external input/output cables are long enough to
reach the controller. Have extra cables to extend these cables as necessary.
• To install the controller according to the instructions provided in sections (a) and (b-1) above
Include an extra 30 cm (12 in) of cable to provide adequate slack in the cable.
Remove the sheath on the M-NET transmission cable up to 20 cm (8 in) from the end.
• To install the controller according to the instructions provided in section (b-2) above
Include an extra 15 cm (6 in) of cable to provide adequate slack in the cable.
Remove the sheath on the M-NET transmission cable up to 10 cm (4 in) from the end.
(4) Prepare the Touch Controller.
Unscrew the screw at the bottom of the
controller, and remove the cover.
To route the cable along the wall surface, cut
out the rectangle knockout hole (18 mm (W)
x 9 mm (D)) at the top of the controller with a
knife or a nipper (shown as the shaded area
in the figure below at right).
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a+b+c+g ≤ 500 m (1640 ft)
Centralized controller
transmission line
b
System
Outdoor
controller
a c
Outdoor
Qty.
1
As appropriate
As appropriate
As appropriate
Indoor-outdoor
transmission line
d
unit
Indoor unit
f
g
unit
Indoor unit
Not required for wall-surface installation
Shielded cable
CVVS, MVVS: 1.25 mm²~2 mm² (AWG16~14)
CPEVS: Ø1.2 mm~Ø1.6 mm (AWG16~14 or their equivalents)
e(f)+d+c+g ≤ 500 m (1640 ft)
e
Indoor unit
Indoor unit
10 m (32 ft)
M-NET
remote
Indoor unit controller
Note
30 (1.3/16)
30
(1.3/16)
Touch controller
50 (2)
outline
Note
Refer to section 6 "External input
output" for how to connect external
input/output signal cables.
Note
Do not push the shield wire into
or connect it to the TC-24A. Trim
the shield wire, cover it with vinyl
insulating tape, and leave it outside
the controller.
Unit: mm (in)
30
(1.3/16)