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- Page 1 Operation Manual VRF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WEB ENABLED CENTRAL CONTROLLER - PSC-A128WEB3 - IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS WEB ENABLED CENTRAL CONTROLLER. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR P5416904 FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY MESSAGE ........................1 In Operation - How to Read This manual ................... 3 Software Overview ........................4 Important Notice ......................... 5 Setup Procedure ........................6 SETUP System Configuration System Configuration ......................7 Computer Specifications ...................... 8 Preparation for Setup Power Supply ........................ -
Page 3: Safety Message
Use only HITACHI recommended, provided as standardized, or replacement parts. ● HITACHI will not assume any liability for injuries or damage caused by not following steps outlined or described in this manual. Unauthorized modifications to HITACHI products are prohibited as they…... - Page 4 When shielded cabling is applied, proper bonding and termination of the cable shield is required as per HITACHI guidelines. Plenum and riser ratings for communication cables must be considered per application and local code requirements.
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Page 5: In Operation - How To Read This Manual
In Operation How to Read This Manual ● This manual consists of “Setup” and “Operating”. Please check only Operating when this system is operating normally. SETUP ● When connecting a new computer to this system, please take a look at Setup Procedure “ Starting Management Application (page 13)”... -
Page 6: Software Overview
Software Overview This system, which connects by H-LINK the following models, performs controlling and monitoring of the air conditioning unit via the computer connected by LAN. Item Specification Outdoor Units: 64 units Maximum Number of (Refrigerant System setting range 0 to 63) Connectable Units Indoor Unit: 160 units Total Number: 200 units *1... -
Page 7: Important Notice
Important Notice ● When a device failure is generated, it is possible that the AC and the facility unit cannot be controlled or monitored. If so, refer to this method: Control via RC and control and monitoring method excluding the unit. ●... -
Page 8: Setup Procedure
Setup Procedure Follow the procedures as below. < Preparation for Setup > 1 Power Supply (Page 9) 2 Starting Management Application (Page 13) 3 Set Auto-Start for Management Application (Page 17) < Initial Setting > 1 Language setting (Page 19) Perform setting if necessary. -
Page 9: Setup
2nd device PSC-A128WEB3 3rd device (1) A PC connected to the LAN is required only for initial setup of each PSC-A128WEB3 and display configuration. It is not necessary for permanent PC to be installed. ® (2) Only a touchscreen tablet running Windows 7 or 8 can be used with this product. -
Page 10: Computer Specifications
2 Computer Specifications (1) If there is one connected unit Item Specifications ® Windows 7 Home Premium (32bit/64bit) ® Windows 8 (32bit/64bit) ® Windows 7 Professional (32bit/64bit) ® Windows 8 Pro (32bit/64bit) ® Windows 7 Ultimate (32bit/64bit) Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz and more (When it is a specific unit then it will be intel Atom 1.6GHz and more) Memory 1GB or more Monitor... -
Page 11: Preparation For Setup
■ Follow the instructions in each operation manual concerning the power supply order for the computer. (4) Modify the IP Address of the computer if necessary. The initial setting of the PSC-A128WEB3 IP address is [192.168.0.3]. The same IP address cannot be duplicated on the same network. - Page 12 (5) Connect the computer and this unit to the LAN cable. (6) Perform Internet Option Setting. 1. Click on [Tools] the [Internet] in the browser. 2. Select [Security] then [Local intranet] on [Internet Option] screen. 3. Click on [Sites] on the bottom right of [Local intranet]. 4.
- Page 13 (7) Enable Telnet Client. ® ■ Windows 1. Select [Start]. 2. Select [Control Panel]. 3. Change [View by] on the top right in [Small Icon]. 4. Select [Program and Features]. 5. Select [Turn Windows features on or off]. 6. Check [Telnet Client]. 7.
- Page 14 7. Input [hwclock] and press [Enter]. Check if the time entered has been set correctly. 8. Input [exit] and press [Enter]. Command prompt will exit. Example NOTE: The display may differ depending on the computer (10) Uninstall Java already installed. Input numbers at the x marks. ®...
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Page 15: Starting Management Application
2 Starting Management Application (1) Access the main page of the PSC-A128WEB3 from the client computer. Install the software. Enter the PSC-A128WEB3's assigned IP address into the address bar of the browser. Input the address [http://192.168.0.3/csnet/download_us.html] please. (2) Select [Install Required Software]. - Page 16 (5) Select [Install]. (6) Select [Close]. P5416904...
- Page 17 8. Click on [Never Check.] on the Warning Pop-up. 9. Click on [Apply.] (8) Again, access the main page of the PSC-A128WEB3 from a client computer. Enter the PSC-A128WEB3's assigned IP address into the address bar of the browser. NOTICE: A pop-up window may appear depending on the computer.
- Page 18 (9) Select [Always trust content from this publisher.], then select [Run]. (10) Management application will start. NOTICE: When using Multi Display Environment, display the management environment on the main screen. If another screen is displayed, the pop-up will be indicated in the other screen. P5416904...
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Page 19: Set Auto-Start For Management Application
3 Set Auto-start for Management Application <The following procedure is only necessary if it is desired to have the PSC-A128WEB3 user interface open when the computer is started.> ■ After accessing the main page of this unit, when a pop-up is indicated as below, (1) Select [▼] then [Save as] and save it where needed. - Page 20 ■ After accessing the main page of this unit, the pop-up is not indicated, (1) Add the top page of this unit in Favorites. (2) Right-click the added favorite and select [copy]. (3) Select Start; then All Programs; then Startup. Select [Open]. (4) Paste the copied favorite in the opened folder.
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Page 21: Initial Setting
Initial Setting Maintenance Mode Management Mode Set the following items as necessary. 1 Language setting Setting language for display. This setting can be used in English and French version. (1) Go to [Settings] - [Language] to set language for display. 1. -
Page 22: Display/Sound Setting
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode Monitoring Mode 2 Display/Sound setting < This item is not required but set if necessary. > ■ Select [Setting] - [Display/Sound setting] (1) Information Pop-up • Select the display enable of Information Pop-up. • The following items can be indicated in the Information Pop-up. 1. -
Page 23: Control Mode
3 Control mode <These procedures are required.> NOTE: ● Do not access [Settings] with multiple users at the same time. If the setting is modified at the same time, it will not be reflected correctly. (1) Control mode ● Monitoring mode •... - Page 24 (2) Control mode 1. Click on [Control mode]. 2. Select the control mode. 3. Click on [OK]. ① ② ③ ● For each of the following sections, the configurable mode will be indicated by Maintenance Mode , Management Mode , Control Mode Monitoring Mode P5416904...
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Page 25: Network Register
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 4 Network register < This item is not required but set if necessary at the install location. > ■ Click [Settings] then [Network register]. (1) Network register 1. Modify the necessary parts from Adapter name (this unit name), IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway. -
Page 26: Unit Register
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 5 Unit register < This is required. > ■ Click [Settings]; then [Unit register]. (1) Unit register NOTE: 1. Click on the button on the list (Unit). When performing changes or corrections to the structure of the 2. - Page 27 (2) Facility unit Register 1. Click on the button for Facility Unit. 2. Select the unit. 3. Select the cell. 4. Select the external input/output No.. 5. Click on [OK]. 6. Select [Edit]. 7. Enter the unit name. 8. Click on [Change] then select the unit icon. 9.
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Page 28: Remote Control Group / Group / Block
6 Remote Control Group / Group / Block (1) Remote Control Group ● The Remote Control Group is a management unit with crossover wiring in a communication cable of the Remote Control. ● Up to 160 Remote Control Groups are configurable. ●... -
Page 29: Rc Group Register
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 7 RC group register < This is required. > ￭ Click on [Settings] then [RC Group register]. (1) RC Group register 1. Select the unit. • When multiple units are controlled by one RC, select the multiple units. 2. -
Page 30: Group Register
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 8 Group register < This item is required. > ￭ Click on [Settings] then [Group register]. (1) Group register (Unit - Facility Unit) 1. Select RC Group. 2. Click on [Edit]. 3. Select the Group No.. 4. -
Page 31: Block Register
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 9 Block register < This is required. > ■ Click [Settings] then [Block register]. (1) Block register 1. Select Group. 2. Click on [Edit]. 3. Select the Block No.. 4. Enter the Block name (16 characters max.) 5. -
Page 32: External Input Setting
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 10 External input setting < This item is not required but set if necessary for install location. > ■ Click on [Settings] then [External input]. (1) External input (Indoor unit - Outdour unit) 1. Select the External input No.. (1 is for the highest priority and 8 is for the lowest priority) 2. - Page 33 When external input is ON in the above cases, correct control cannot be achieved. Depending upon the quantity of indoor units under control from the PSC-A128WEB3 and the communication traffic between devices, it could take up to five minutes until all indoor units respond to the commands associated with the external input function.
- Page 34 NOTE: ● Emergency Stop is applicable only to Indoor Units corresponding to H-LINKII. ● The [Emergency Stop] function is not used when combining with the Central Controller. ● Set the External Input Signal for emergency stop from this section of software. Though Indoor units themselves can be directly set, this setting can be invalidated according to the scheduled timer, or other issues, such as internal input [ON], or control from monitor.
- Page 35 Level Input Signal NOTICE: ■ Input signal If the Level input signal is selected, the signal shall remain in effect only while receiving that signal. If the Pulse input signal is selected, the signal shall remain in effect even after this signal stops. Only Level input signal can be applicable to the Mode switch, Emergency stop, Outdoor unit capacity, and lower noise levels.
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Page 36: External Output Setting
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 11 External output setting < Optional > ■ Click on [Settings] then [External output]. (1) External Output setting. 1. Select the External Output No.. 2. Select the Indoor unit. 3. Click on [Edit]. 4. Change the setting. 5. -
Page 37: Indoor Unit Setting
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 12 Indoor unit setting < Optional> ■ If a detailed setting is necessary, only authorized service personnel will select [Maintenance Mode]. ■ When performing this setting, always turn the Indoor unit power OFF. If it is not turned OFF the setting will not function. - Page 38 NOTE: When Operation mode is in Maintenance, detailed settings are possible. NOTICE: ● When Operation mode is in Maintenance, the setting of the function selection items of the Indoor unit from this unit is b1~FF, i1~i2 or o1~o3. For other Indoor unit function selection item, perform the setting from the local remote.
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Page 39: Outdoor Unit Setting
Maintenance Mode 13 Outdoor unit setting < Optional > ■ This item can only be set by authorized service personnel. ■ Click on [Settings]; then [Outdoor unit]. (1) Outdoor unit setting 1. Select the Outdoor unit. 2. Click on [Edit]. 3. -
Page 40: Management Setting
Maintenance Mode Management Mode 14 Management setting < Optional > ■ Click on [Settings] then [Management]. (1) Display of Air intake Temperature/Ambiant Temperature The temperature indication on the monitor screen can set the following information: Air intake Temperature/ Ambiant Temperature/Hide NOTICE: ●... -
Page 41: Locale Setting
Set the following items as necessary. 15 Locale setting Setting temperature display format and date and time display format. (1) Go to [Settings] - [Locale]. (2) Set temperature display format. NOTICE: ● If [Fahrenheit] is chosen, temperature switch (external input) can not be used. (3) Set the date and time display format. -
Page 42: Backup Method
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 16 Backup method < Optional > ■ Click on [Settings] then [Back-up]. (1) Backup of the adapter setting. The data of [Display/Sound setting], [Unit register], [RC Group register], [Group register], [Block register], [External Input setting] and [External Output setting] will have a backup. 1. - Page 43 (3) Backup of the RC setting Back up the data of the RC setting for the current [Monitor] The items to backup are as below: ON/OFF, Mode, Temperature, Fan, Louver, RC prohibited, Schedule Enable/1 day disable. 1. Click on [Back-up] button. 2.
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Page 44: Configuration For Connection With A Computer
3. Networking security is critical when configuring local communications devices including routers and switches for external access to internal devices including the PSC-A128WEB3. Ensure that trained and qualified IT engineers lead all efforts to architect a robust security posture concerning this and other IP based devices. -
Page 45: Add/Modify Air Conditioner
18 Add/Modify Air conditioner When air conditioning units are added to existing systems or existing systems are modified, it is necessary to re-execute the Check connection with the following procedures: ■ Click on [Settings] - [Unit register]. (1) Execute the Check connection. * Do not execute the Check connection when an Alarm is generated. - Page 46 1. Click on [Check connection] and start the connection verification of the AC. When there is no connection information, the Check connection is executed automatically. In case there is a Check connection executed once with information for the AC, do not perform the Check connection until the button can be selected.
- Page 47 NOTICE: Registered Data The following correspond to the [registered data] indicated when executing a Check connection. 1. Setting content of the Unit Register screen. 2. Setting content of the RC Group Register screen. 3. Setting content of the Group Register screen. 4.
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Page 48: Operating Monitor Monitor
OPERATING Monitor Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode Monitoring Mode 1 Monitor ■ User interface for monitoring the status of connected air conditioners and ancillary devices. (1) Monitor Screen Format Object Detailed panel Select the unit between [Unit], [Group] Select between [Block] or Indicates the status of the object currently or [Block]. - Page 49 (2) Panel ■ Panel (Large) Name for [Block], [Group] or [Unit]. Indicates the icon for [Block], [Group] or [Unit]. Operation Mode [COOL], [HEAT], [DRY], [DRY1], [DRY2], [DRY3], [FAN], [AUTO]. Set Temperature. Indicates more than 1 Filter sign is displayed. Indicates the Today Only Schedule is set as Disable. Indicates the Remote prohibited is displayed.
- Page 50 NOTICE: Colors for Panel Operation Mode (In Multiple Alarm Color Setting (COOL) (HEAT) (DRY) (FAN) (AUTO) Mode) Light Light Light Blue Orange Purple Grey (With Color) Blue Green Grey and Orange Lime Green Grey (Without Color) NOTE: It is possible to set as displayed or not displayed the Operation Mode color setting in [Settings] - [Display/ Sound] - [Each Ope.
- Page 51 (3) Icon Guide ■ Icon Guide (Large) Indicates the name, the description and the content of the icons. To switch the big Icon guide display to a small Icon guide. ■ Icon Guide (Small) To switch the small Icon guide display to a big Icon guide.
- Page 52 (4) Filtering Check the conditions to filter (multiple selections possible) To proceed to the conditions No filtering even if there is a To cancel the filtering and checked. condition checked. return to Monitor. P5416904...
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Page 53: Control
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 2 Control ■ When controlling the AC and the facility units, select the desired items from the panel and select the Control content in the Control Panel. (1) Control Panel ■ Operation setting Select operation status with [ON] or [OFF]. Select operation mode with [COOL], [HEAT], [DRY], [FAN] or [AUTO]. -
Page 54: Restrictions
3 Restrictions ■ Some units have certain restrictions placed on monitoring and control. (1) Total Heat Exchanger 1. One unit is using one Refrigerant system. Up to 64 Refrigerant systems can be connected to one unit. Other air conditioning units cannot be connected to the Refrigerant system. 2. -
Page 55: Schedule 1 Setting
Schedule Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 1 Setting ■ When there is a computer to operate the Schedule function, it is not possible to operate from another computer. ■ It is possible to manage or proceed from each Group. ■... - Page 56 The enable/disable function of [Capacity] and [Lower noise] with the setting range may differ depending on the corresponding Outdoor unit. Concerning the corresponding Outdoor unit, please contact your contractor or distributor. ● When performing the Outdoor unit capacity control and the Lower Noise, set at least one Central Controller.
- Page 57 (2) Schedule Panel ■ Schedule of Indoor unit Indicates the Setting time. Indicates the operation status set. Indicates the Setting Temperature. Indicates the Fan Speed set. Indicates the Operation mode. When the Remote prohibited function can be set, Permitted is indicated with a and Prohibited with a Color of the Schedule panel...
- Page 58 (3) Operation pattern setting 1. Click on [Pattern name]. 2. Select the pattern from 1 to 16. 3. Click on [Change]. 4. Enter the Operation pattern name (up to 8 characters). 5. Select the Control content. 6. Click on [OK]. ①...
- Page 59 (4) Set the period of Summer season/Winter season. 1. Select [Summer/Winter Setting]. 2. Select the season to set. 3. Select the starting date and the ending date to set. ■ It is shown in Red for Summer season and in Blue for Winter season. 4.
- Page 60 (5) Specific day setting <Optional for excluding specific days from the schedule pattern such as holidays and other user specific days that do not conform to usual occupancy patterns.> 1. Click on [Spec. day setting]. 2. Click on [Season]. 3. Select the Specific day to set. 4.
- Page 61 (6) Schedule setting 1. Click on [Day]. 2. Select the desired object and select the Schedule from [All], [Block] or [Group]. 3. Click on the cell number where to set the schedule. 4. Click on [Change]. 5. Select the time to set. 6.
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Page 62: Simple Setting
Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode 2 Simple setting (1) Setting 1. Click on [Simple setting]. ① 2. Select the desired Schedule, then click on [Next]. ② P5416904... - Page 63 3. Click on the cell number of the day to set, then click on [Next]. ③ 4. Select the Operation pattern, then click on [Next]. ④ NOTICE ● Use the method below to modify the setting when changing operation pattern. 1.
- Page 64 5. Verify the setting, then click on [Next]. ⑤ 6. When setting another Schedule, click on [Continue setting], then click on [Exit] to quit. ⑥ 7. Click on [Done]. P5416904...
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Page 65: Display Alarm History
Display Alarm History Maintenance Mode Management Mode Control Mode Monitoring Mode 1 Display ■ The Alarm history recorded in this system can be shown in a list. Up to 500 alarms can be recorded in this system. When the number of recorded alarms exceeds 500, the oldest alarm recorded is deleted to create space for a new alarm record. - Page 66 < Alarm Code Table > Alarm Code Contents Active to Take 00～FF Alarm displayed on air Refer to the installation & maintenance manual and (Excludes 60, 61, 64 conditioning unit the operation manual for each air conditioning unit. and 65) Central controller - Outdoor unit A communication error has occurred on the H-LINK communication error...
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Page 67: Support Troubleshooting
Support 1 Troubleshooting Event Items to be checked Action The system does not Check if the installation was done Install this system according to the procedures boot. properly. described in “ Computer Specification” (page 8) in this manual. Is the pop-up "This Application Delete the Internet temporary file following the can't start"... - Page 68 Event Items to be checked Action The system does not Is the pop-up “Communication • Check if the Power of the required boot. Error” displayed? equipments for the communication such as HUB are turned ON. • Check if the LAN cable is a straight cable. •...
- Page 69 Event Items to be checked Action Even if this system is Check that there is no error Check if the LAN cable is wired correctly and if in Run command, between the Computer and this the HUB and this system power is turned ON. the Air conditioner system connection.
- Page 70 Event Items to be checked Action 10 RC prohibited item Check if RC setting in [Settings] Go to [Settings] - [Management] and select - [Management] is selected as cannot be selected [Enable] for [RC setting]. [Enable]. when displayed in grey. 11 [Central control] Check if the power to this system Perform configuration procedures when adding...
- Page 71 Event Items to be checked Action 16 What is indicated Check if control is done from In that case, it may take up to 7 minutes for the on the Monitor does both the system and the Local status to match. not match what is Remote.
- Page 72 Event Items to be checked Action 22 Schedule is not Is this Unit turned ON? Turn this Unit ON. executed. Is [Setting method] set as Check [Setting method]. [Overwrite only where changed]? Select [Overwrite all] and perform setting again or set again by Group. Check if the connection check is Go to [Settings] - [Unit register] and check the correctly completed.
- Page 73 Event Items to be checked Action 27 Alarm(s) is not Check if the [Delete history] If the [Delete history] is clicked, the oldest recorded in Alarm button of [Alarm history] has alarms will be deleted. History been clicked. Check if the number of alarms The Alarm History can record up to 500 alarms.
- Page 74 Event Items to be checked Action 32 When the screen Has the free memery capacity of When the free memory capacity is small for returns from the screen the PC decreased? example, the screen display may be delayed. saver, it is indicated in In that case, close all the unnecessary dual screen.
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Page 75: Configuration Procedures When Adding A Local Zone Controller To An Indoor Unit That Previously Did Not Have One
Configuration procedures when adding a local zone controller to an indoor unit that previously did not have one. <When the emergency stop is available> 1. Select [Check connection] in [Settings] - [Unit register]. 2. Select [Yes] in [Check if another central controller is ..]. 3. - Page 76 Please see the user license agreement for each software module listed below for details of their conditions of use. (As these are provided by third parties and not by Johnson Controls – Hitachi Air Conditioning they are presented in the original English.) Please be aware that we cannot respond to any questions about source code, etc.