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Owner's Manual Link Adapter Model Name TCB-SS1UU-E ● This product is intended to be used in combination with a PC in which the service tool (air conditioner operation analysis software for servicing) is installed.
Link Adapter Owner's Manual Safety Precautions • Read these “Safety Precautions” carefully before installation. • The precautions described below include important items regarding safety. Display Description Symbol Description Indicates “Content that is expected indicates prohibited actions. Specifically to result in death or serious injury WARNING prohibited contents are indicated with a (*1) to the user in the case of...
Link Adapter Owner's Manual Specifications and Bundled Items Specifications AC220-240V / 50Hz, 60mA Power supply 5 VDC (input to USB connector), 1.3 A Operating temperature and -20 to 55 °C, 85% RH or less humidity ranges Storage temperature range -30 to 60 °C Chassis material ABS, UL94 5VA Dimensions...
Link Adapter Owner's Manual Set-up Before Use Before using the Link Adapter (hereinafter this unit or the unit), you need to set it up as described below. Set up this unit. • Connect the power cable. • Attach the microSDHC™ card. Install the device driver to the personal computer (hereinafter the PC) to be connected.
Link Adapter Owner's Manual (5) Attach the clamp to the power cable, and fasten it with the mounting screw. Clamp ●Note • Tighten the screw until it stops turning. • Make sure that the cable is not straightened out. (6) Attach the microSDHC™ card. ●Note Push the card until it clicks into place.
Link Adapter Owner's Manual Functions of This Product 4-1. Models that can be connected You can connect the product to any model that supports the service tool (PC software). 4-2. What this unit can do The major features of this unit are as follows. •...
Link Adapter Owner's Manual 4-3. Name and function of each part (Unit: mm) Name Function Indicates the status of the UART communication. This LED blinks when UART (green) the unit receives a signal from the air conditioner via the air conditioner connection cable.
Link Adapter Owner's Manual Restrictions on Use 5-1. Functional restrictions The operational restrictions regarding microSDHC™ card access are as follows. • While communication logging is used, the microSDHC™ card cannot be accessed. • If communication logging is started while the microSDHC™ card is being accessed, the microSDHC™ card access is interrupted.
Link Adapter Owner's Manual Usage Method of Each Function 6-1. Changing the date and time to be save in the microSDHC™ card When communication data is saved in the microSDHC™ card, the date and time managed by this unit are also recorded. Therefore, check whether the date and time of this unit match those of your locality and set them as necessary.
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Link Adapter Owner's Manual The operation method for setting the time using PuTTY as the terminal software is described below. Connect to the PC. (1) Start the PC. (2) Set up a USB connection between this unit and the PC using the USB-COM connector. Check the COM port.
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Link Adapter Owner's Manual Set PuTTY. (1) Start the PuTTY. (2) Choose [Session]. (3) In [Connection type], choose [Serial]. (4) In [Serial line], enter the port number shown in [Enhanced COM Port]. (5) In [Speed], set 115200. (6) Click [Open]. Check the settings.
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Link Adapter Owner's Manual Set the date and time. Change the date and time when you switch to the summer time or a different time zone as you travel from one country to another. (1) Type the date you want to set, and press the ENTER key.
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Link Adapter Owner's Manual Finish the settings. (1) Type [exit], and press the ENTER key. Finish the settings. (2) Click [ ] to close PuTTY.
Link Adapter Owner's Manual 6-2. Relaying UART communication Convert the UART communication of the air conditioner to USB serial communication. To accomplish serial communication with this unit, configure the PC as follows. Refer to “Checking the COM port” (Refer to Serial line (COM) page 15.).
Link Adapter Owner's Manual 6-4. Checking the COM port Connect to the PC. (1) Start the PC. (2) Set up a USB connection between this unit and the PC using the USB-COM connector. Check the COM port. (1) Open [Control Panel]-[Device Manager]. ●Note For Windows 10 By right-clicking the Window button in the lower left of the PC screen, you can open [Device Manager].
Link Adapter Owner's Manual 6-5. Saving UART communication or Uv line communication data in the microSDHC™ card By operating the SW1 button (Refer to page 6.), you can have this unit record the Uv line or UART communication data received from the air conditioner in its microSDHC™ card. The air conditioner-side communication destinations corresponding to this function and their baud rates are as follows.
Link Adapter Owner's Manual Installation and Wiring Caution Do not install this product in the places described below. Wet or dusty place Place subject to high temperature This product does not have a waterproof or Do not install the product in or near a place dustproof structure.
Link Adapter Owner's Manual 7-1. Installation Install the unit to an air conditioner or other equipment using the magnets provided on its rear side. Example of installing the Link Adapter inside the controller box of the outdoor unit Example of installing the Link Adapter inside the indoor Example of installing the Link Adapter outside the unit indoor unit...
Link Adapter Owner's Manual 7-2. Wiring Connecting the power cable To take power from the air conditioner, connect the power cable to the dedicated connector (yellow). Do not connect it to a circuit breaker, wall outlet, or other commercial power supply. When power is supplied to the USB type-C connector (USB-COM/USB2.0), connect the power cable to a USB port capable of supplying 5 V at 1.3 A or more.
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Link Adapter Owner's Manual Connecting the Uv line communication wires Connect the wires to the U1 and U2 terminals of the Uv line using the accompanying Uv line connection cables. When extending the communication wires, follow the instructions given below. Where to connect the Uv line connection cables Connect the Uv line connection cables to the communication terminal block (U1 and U2) of the air conditioner.