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Owner's Manual Original Instructions Wired Controller XK46...
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To Users Thank you for selecting Gree’s product. Please read this instruction manual carefully before installing and using the product, so as to master and correctly use the product. In order to guide you to correctly install and use our product and achieve...
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Wired Controller XK46 1 Safety Notices (Please be sure to abide them) WARNING: If not abide them strictly, it may cause severe damage to the unit or the people. NOTE: If not abide them strictly, it may cause slight or medium damage to the unit or the people.
Wired Controller XK46 2 Operation Notices The power supply for all indoor units must be unified. Prohibit installing the wired controller at wet or sunshine places. Do not knock, throw or frequently disassemble the wired controller. Do not operate the wired controller with wet hands.
Wired Controller XK46 mode after voting. System mode priority defaults to master-slave mode, and only certain units have other system mode priorities. When two wired controllers control one (or more) indoor unit(s), the address of wired controller should be different.
Wired Controller XK46 3.1 LCD of Wired Controller Fig. 3.2 LCD graphics of wired controller 3.2 LCD Display Instruction Table 3.1 LCD display instruction Symbols Instructions Up and down swing function. Current set fan speed (including auto, low speed, medium-low speed, medium speed, medium-high speed, high speed and turbo seven status).
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Wired Controller XK46 Symbols Instructions Outdoor unit operates under Save mode/upper limit of system capacitor less 100%/remote Save status. Air status, Indoor unit optional function. Remind to clean the filter. Quiet status (including Quiet and Auto Quiet two status). Light On/Off function.
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Wired Controller XK46 Symbols Instructions Save status of indoor unit. Memory status (The indoor unit resumes the original setting state after power failure and then power recovery). It indicates the current wired controller is the slave wired controller (address of wired controller is 02).
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Wired Controller XK46 Symbols Instructions Fan mode. Dry mode. Cooling mode. It shows the setting temperature value(In case the wired controller is controlling a Fresh Air Indoor Unit, then the temperature zone will display FAP). Auto mode (Under Auto mode, the indoor units will...
Wired Controller XK46 4 Buttons 4.1 Button Graphics Fig. 4.1 Button graphics 4.2 Function Instruction of Buttons Table 4.1 Function instruction of buttons Buttons Instructions ENTER/CANCEL Select and cancel function. Set operating temperature of indoor unit. Set Timer. Switch Quiet mode, Air grade, Clean grade, set upper and lower temperature limit under Save mode.
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Wired Controller XK46 Buttons Instructions Switch among auto, low speed, low-medium speed, medium speed, medium-high speed, high speed and turbo status. Switch Auto,Cooling, Dry, Fan, Heating, Floor Heating, 3D Heating and Space Heating modes for MODE indoor unit. (Note: The Floor Heating, 3D Heating and Space Heating function icon will show up when the unit has those functions) .
Wired Controller XK46 Panel of wired Self-tapping Screw Soleplate of Name Screw M4×25 controller ST3.9×25 MA wired controller Q'ty 5.1 Installation of Wired Controller 5.1.1 Communication Line Selection Fig. 5.2 Length of communication line...
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Wired Controller XK46 Total length of communication Wire material line between Wire size Material Remarks type indoor unit and /AWG) standard wired controller L (m/feet) (1) Total length of communication line can't exceed 250m (820-1/5feet). (2) The cord shall be Circular cord...
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Wired Controller XK46 NOTES: ① If the air conditioner is installed at the strong electromagnetic interference place, communication line of the wired controller must use shielding twisted pair. ② Materials of communication line for wired controller must be selected according to this instruction manual strictly.
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Wired Controller XK46 5.1.3 Wiring Requirements There are four network wiring methods between wired controller and indoor unit: Fig. 5.3 One wired controller controls Fig. 5.4 Two wired controllers control one indoor unit one indoor unit...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig. 5.5 One wired controller controls multiple indoor units simultaneously...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig. 5.6 Two wired controllers control multiple indoor units simultaneously Wiring instructions: When one wired controller controls multiple indoor units simultaneously, the wired controller can connect to any one indoor unit, but the connected indoor unit must be the same series indoor unit. The total quantity of indoor unit controlled by wired controller can't exceed 16 sets, and the connected indoor unit must be within the same indoor unit's network.
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Wired Controller XK46 When two wired controllers control one indoor unit, the addresses of those two wired controllers should be different. Please refer to 5.2.3 Parameter Setting. When two wired controllers control multiple indoor units, wired controller can connected to any one indoor unit, while the connected indoor unit should be the same series indoor unit.
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Wired Controller XK46 double-heat sources units and combined units, the rest of indoor units belong to common multi VRF units. 5.1.4 Installation Fig. 5.7 Installation diagram for wired controller Fig. 5.7 is the simple installation process of wired controller; please pay attention...
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Wired Controller XK46 to the following items: Before installation, please cut off the power for indoor unit. Pull out the two-core twisted pair from the installation hole on wall, and then pull this wire through the " ” shape hole at the rear side of Soleplate of wired controller.
Wired Controller XK46 5.2 Commissioning 5.2.1 Set Master Indoor Unit Under Off status, long press “MODE” button for 5s to set the corresponding indoor unit of wired controller as master indoor unit. If the system mode priority is the master-slave mode, “MASTER” icon will be light after finishing setting.
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Wired Controller XK46 The parameter enquiry list is as following: Table 5.1 Parameters viewing list Parameter Parameter Parameter Viewing method code name range In “C00” status, Timer zone shows the current indoor unit project number. Entrance of When one wired controller is controlling —...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Viewing method code name range NOTES: 1) When the system mode priority is the master-slave mode, if master indoor unit exists in current indoor View the unit network, “MASTER” icon will be project 1-255;...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Viewing method code name range Operation method: Enter viewing: press “MODE” button in “C06” status to enter the interface of 00: normal viewing priority operation. Press “ ” or View operation “ ” button to select indoor unit.
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Viewing method code name range View Filter Clean 4-416: Timer zone: displays Filter Clean Reminder days Reminder time. time View address of Timer zone: displays the address of 01, 02 wired wired controller. controller...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Viewing method code name range View outdoor Timer zone: displays outdoor ambient — ambient temperature. temperature Operation method: Enter into review process and press “MODE” button to enter into the review interface of indoor relative humidity...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Viewing method code name range Operation method: Enter viewing, short-press “MODE” button in “C18” status to turn on the function of one-button viewing indoor unit project code, and the wired controller will enter the interface of viewing indoor unit project code.
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Viewing method code name range 2) Slave wired controller cannot view “C18”. Cancel method: 1) If user exits the “C18” interface manually, the one-button viewing function will be immediately turned off. One-button 1-255: 2) If system exits the “C18” interface...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Viewing method code name range Operation method: Enter viewing, short-press “MODE” button in “C20” status to enter the interface of viewing air outlet temperature of Fresh Air Indoor Unit. View the Press “ ” or “...
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Wired Controller XK46 5.2.3 Parameter Setting Unit parameters can be set in unit On or Off status. Long press “FUNCTION” button for 5s and the temperature zone displays “C00”; long press “FUNCTION” button for another 5s to enter the interface of setting wired controller parameters.
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Default Note code name range value It can be set only through master wired controller. When infrared receiver of wired controller is Set infrared 00: forbidden forbidden, the wired receiver of 01: activated controller can’t receive...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Default Note code name range value Set unit of 00:Celsius — temperature 01:Fahrenheit There are two kinds of static pressure level: 5 levels: 03, 04, 05, 06, 9 levels: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Default Note code name range value 00: installation height of High ceiling standard ceiling Only applicable to installation* 01: installation cassette units. height of high ceiling 00: general Set Timer timer — 01: clock timer...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Default Note code name range value When power supply is insufficient, the indoor 00: normal units which are set to Set priority operation priority operation can 01: priority operation operate, while other operation indoor units are forced to be turned off.
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Default Note code name range value Air outlet temperature setting for 16°C~30°C 22°C Only applicable to Fresh Fresh Air (61°F~86°F) (71°F) Air Indoor Unit. Indoor Unit in heating* After union function is set, Fresh Air Indoor Unit...
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Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Default Note code name range value When it is set as 01, PM2.5 filter 00: invalid PM2.5 filter function is function* 01: valid activated. Cold air prevention time is the max waiting time from the time turning on...
Wired Controller XK46 Parameter Parameter Parameter Default Note code name range value When it is set as 01 and the timer setting way is clock timer, the system time in the homepage will Set time 00: 24-hour be displayed in 12...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig. 6.1 Interface of On status in Fig. 6.2 Interface of Off status in Celsius Celsius Fig. 6.3 Interface of On status in Fig. 6.4 Interface of Off status in Fahrenheit Fahrenheit...
Wired Controller XK46 6.2 Mode Setting Under On status, pressing “MODE” button can set mode circularly as: NOTES: ① The available modes are different for different models, the wired controller will automatically select mode setting range according to the model of indoor unit.
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Wired Controller XK46 In Dry mode, the temperature setting range is 12°C or 54°F, 16°C~30°C or 61°F~86°F. In Dry mode, when temperature is 16°C or 61°F, continuously press “ ” button twice to decrease temperature to 12°C or 54°F (when save function is activated, the temperature in Dry mode can’t be adjusted to 12°C or 54°F and the...
Wired Controller XK46 6.4 Fan Setting (1) Under On status, pressing “FAN” button can set fan speed circularly as: (2) Turbo function setting Start turbo function: In unit on status, press “FUNCTION” button to switch to Turbo function with Turbo function icon “...
Wired Controller XK46 temperature more stable and comfortable. 6.5 Timer Setting The wired controller is equipped with two kinds of timer: general timer and clock timer. General timer is factory defaulted setting. Please refer to Section 5.2.3 for the timer setting way.
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig. 6.5 Timer Off setting in unit On status in Celsius...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig. 6.6 Timer Off setting in unit On status in Fahrenheit...
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Wired Controller XK46 6.5.2 Clock Setting Clock display: when the timer setting way is clock timer, timer zone displays system clock in unit On and Off status. “ ”icon is bright and the clock can be set at this time.
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Wired Controller XK46 Cancel Timer: Press “TIMER” button to enter timer setting; press “TIMER” button again to switch to the setting of unit ON time or unit Off time; press “ENTER/CANCEL” button to cancel timer. Pressing “ ” or “...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig. 6.7 Unit On/Off time setting in unit On status in Celsius...
Wired Controller XK46 Fig. 6.8 Unit On/Off time setting in unit On status in Fahrenheit 6.6 Swing Setting In unit on status, up & down swing function and left & right swing function can be set. (1) Up & down swing function Up &...
Wired Controller XK46 2) When fixed-angle swing mode is set in unit on status, press “SWING” button to adjust swing angle circularly as below: (2) Left & right swing function*: Start left & right swing: In unit on status, press “FUNCTION” button to switch to left &...
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Wired Controller XK46 The setting of Quiet function is as shown in fig. 6.9 or 6.10: Fig. 6.9 Setting of Quiet function in Celsius...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig. 6.10 Setting of Quiet function in Fahrenheit NOTES: ① When Quiet function is enabled, indoor unit will operate at quiet fan speed. Fan...
Wired Controller XK46 speed is lowered so as to reduce the noise of indoor fan motor. ② When Auto Quiet function is enabled, indoor unit will change fan speed automatically according to room temperature. After room temperature reaches a set point, unit will operate at quiet fan speed.
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig.6.11 or 6.12 Shows how to turn on Air function: Fig.6.11 Turn on Air Function in Celsius...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig.6.12 Turn on Air Function in Fahrenheit...
Wired Controller XK46 NOTES: ① Air function is only effective for units with air function and fresh air motorized air valve (abbr. fresh air valve). ② The following table indicates the opening time of fresh air valve per unit of time (60min) corresponding to the level of Air setting.
Wired Controller XK46 Turn off the Light: When light of indoor unit is on, press “FUNCTION” button to select Light. Then press “ENTER/CANCEL” to turn off the light. NOTE: When there is no button operation on the wired controller or no remote control signal is received for 20s continuously: ①...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig.6.13 or 6.14 Shows how to set Save function for Cooling: Fig.6.13 Save Setting for Cooling in Celsius...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig.6.14 Save Setting for Cooling in Fahrenheit...
Wired Controller XK46 Start up Save function for Heating: When the unit is off, simultaneously press “TIMER” and “ ” buttons for 5s, the buzzer will give out a sound and then unit will enter into Save setting mode. “...
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Wired Controller XK46 button to adjust the cleaning level, of which the range is 00, 10-39. Press “ENTER/CANCEL” to turn on this function. Turn off Filter Clean Reminder Function: When unit is on and this function has been turned on, press “FUNCTION” button and select Clean. Then “...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig.6.15 or 6.16 Shows how to turn on Filter Clean Reminder function: Fig.6.15 Turn on Filter Clean Reminder Function in Celsius...
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Wired Controller XK46 Fig.6.16 Turn on Filter Clean Reminder Function in Fahrenheit...
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Wired Controller XK46 NOTE: Description on cleaning level: When setting the Filter Clean Reminder Function, timer zone will display 2 digits, of which the former indicates the pollution degree of operating place and the latter indicates the operating time of indoor unit. There are 4...
Wired Controller XK46 6.13 X-FAN Setting X-fan Function: If unit is turned off under Cooling or Dry mode, the evaporator of indoor unit will be dried off automatically to prevent bacteria and mould from gathering. Turn on X-fan: When unit is on or under Cooling or Dry mode, press FUNCTION button to select X-fan.
Wired Controller XK46 6.15 Absence Setting Absence Function: This is used to maintain indoor temperature so that unit can realize fast heating after it is turned on. This function can only be used under Heating mode. Turn on Absence Function: Under Heating mode, press “FUNCTION” button to select Absence.
Wired Controller XK46 6.17 Child Lock Function When unit is turned on normally or turned off, pressing “ ” and “ ” button together for 5 seconds will turn on Child Lock function. “ ” will show on the display.
Wired Controller XK46 responded to the instructions as usual after pressing any buttons. 7 Error Display When there occurs any error during operation, the temperature display zone on the wired controller will show error codes. If several errors happen at the same time, error codes will show on the display repeatedly.
Wired Controller XK46 7.1 Table of Error Codes for Outdoor Unit Error Error Content Content Code Code System Pressure Under-Ratio Outdoor Unit Error Protection High Pressure Protection Protection of Abnormal Pressure Discharge Low Temperature Protection of Water Flow Switch Protection...
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Wired Controller XK46 Error Error Content Content Code Code Outlet Tube Temperature Subcooler Liquid-out Sensor Error of Plate Type Temperature Sensor Error Heat Exchanger Compressor 1 Discharge Subcooler Gas-out Temperature Temperature Sensor Error Sensor Error Compressor 2 Discharge Gas-liquid Separator Inlet...
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Wired Controller XK46 Error Error Content Content Code Code Compressor 6 Current Oil-return 2 Temperature Sensor Sensor Error Error Oil-return 3 Temperature Sensor Malfunction of DC motor Error Compressor 1 Top Oil-return 4 Temperature Sensor Temperature Sensor Error Error Compressor 2 Top...
Wired Controller XK46 Error Error Content Content Code Code Malfunction of Middle Tube IDU Current Detective Electric Temperature Sensor Circuit Error Outlet Pipe Temperature IDU Losing Step Protection Sensor Error Humidity Sensor Error IDU Driver Communication Error Water Temperature Communication Error of IDU...
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Wired Controller XK46 Error Error Content Content Code Code Communication error between Protection of Lack of master control and inverter Refrigerant compressor drive Communication error between Wrong Address of master control and inverter fan Compressor Drive Board motor drive Valve Abnormal Alarm...
Wired Controller XK46 Error Error Content Content Code Code Protection shutdown error of Communication Error between thermal storage module Indoor Unit and Remote Receiver Electronic expansion valve leak error of thermal storage Outflow of Units IP Address module Protection without shutdown...
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Wired Controller XK46 Error Error Content Content Code Code Discharge low temperature Oil return protection revision value b Online Testing Setting of defrosting mode Vacuum-pumping Mode Setting of static pressure Operate in Setback Function EVI Operating Mode System compulsory cooling...
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