Maintenance LCD Maintenance When Leaving the Product Model Turned OFF for a Long Time Troubleshooting DCS601B51 For Your Information Error Diagnostic Functions ●Thank you for purchasing intelligent Touch Controller. Options ●This operation manual contains notes for safe use of the Double intelligent Touch Controllers product.
Safety Instructions Be sure to follow the instructions below Read the manual carefully in advance for correct use Instructions given here are classified into the following two categories. Instructions in both categories are important for safety and must be duly followed. Failure to follow the instruction may lead to serious consequences including death or Warning serious injury.
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Caution Notes on use for users Do not wash the controller Be sure to operate with the touch pen provided. with water. Failure to follow the instruction may lead to Washing may lead to damage or failure. electric shock. To clean, be sure to stop operation and turn the Do not install the controller in a place subject power OFF.
System Overview This intelligent Touch Controller is capable of controlling/monitoring up to 64 groups of indoor units (hereafter “groups”). The main functions of the intelligent Touch Controller include: 1. Collective starting/stopping of operation of the indoor units connected to the intelligent Touch Controller. 2.
Features and Functions Operation Menu See pages intelligent Touch Controller is capable of starting/stopping of the operation by the group or zone. Collective starting/stopping is also available. Air Conditioner Detail Setup See pages Temperature setting, switching between temperature control modes, switching of speed and direction of wind and remote control mode setting are available by the group, by the zone or collectively.
Part Names and Functions PCMCIA Card Slot Color LCD with Touch Panel Used when using the optional Provides a display for monitoring power distribution (DCS002A51) and operation. or updating the intelligent Touch Be sure to use the touch pen Controller software to a newer provided for operation.
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Touch Pen Maintenance Door Generally not used. Close the Use the touch pen for operation. door for general use. Be sure to use the touch pen for Use the door when adjusting the operation. contrast of the LCD or luminance Use caution not to lose the touch of the backlight.
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Terminals on the Back of intelligent Touch Controller Use these ports for modem communication when using the AIRNET Service. L2 L1 Ethernet This port is not used with Connect a non-voltage contact for this model. collective stopping of operation with a contact signal. Connect the collective remote control adapter to this connector for “collective start of operation,”...
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L2 L1 Ethernet Connect a watt-hour meter when This port is not used with this model. using the optional power distribution function software (DCS002A51). Terminal for the grounding wire. Terminals for communication with air conditioning system. Terminals for the power supply. Connect single-phase power of 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Part Names on the Monitoring Screen and the Functions List Contents of the List Currently Displayed Display Mode Selection • When Group List is displayed Select between Zone and Group. “Zone: Zone Name” • When Zone List is displayed Zone/Group Currently Displayed “Zone List”...
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Display Type Selection Display for Collective Monitoring of Air Conditioners Connected to intelligent Touch Controller Select the type between Icon and List. When operation is normal and any air conditioner is in operation: The example below shows Red/Normal the List Display. For Icon When operation is normal and all air 11,12 Display, see pages...
Icon Contents of the List Currently Displayed Display Mode Selection • When Group List is displayed Select between Zone and Group. “Zone: Zone Name” • When Zone List is displayed “Zone List” Zone/Group Name Set the names in the Group Registration or Zone Registration in the System Setup Mode.
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Display for Collective Monitoring of Air Conditioners Connected to intelligent Touch Controller When operation is normal and any air conditioner is in operation: Red/Normal Display Type Selection When operation is normal and all air conditioners are in stoppage: Select the type between Icon and Green/Normal List.
Quick Reference Air Conditioner Operation To collectively start/stop the operation of all devices connected See page to the intelligent Touch Controller To start/stop the operation of devices by group See page To start/stop the operation of devices by zone See page To change the operation mode See page To change the temperature setting...
Air Conditioner Operation Starting/Stopping Operation Collectively To start/stop the operation of Screen 1 Monitoring all devices connected Start or stop collectively the operation of devices connected. On the Monitoring screen, operation is allowed with either Zone or Group as the display mode and with either Icon or List as the display type.
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Starting/Stopping Operation by the Group To start/stop the operation of Screen 1 Monitoring devices by group Start or stop the operation of air conditioners by group. The example on the left shows the screen for starting/stopping the operation of Group Name: 1F North registered for Zone Name: Canteen.
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Starting/Stopping Operation by the Zone To start/stop the operation of Screen 1 Monitoring devices by group Start or stop by zone the operation of groups of air conditioners set in zones. The example on the left shows a screen for starting or stopping the operation of air conditioners in the canteen.
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Switching the Operation Mode Switch the operation mode of the air Screen 1 Monitoring conditioner. On the Monitoring screen, operation is allowed with either Icon or List as the display type. The operation mode can be switched by zone or by group. Selecting a zone and switching the operation mode switches the mode of all air conditioners in the zone.
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Changing the Temperature Setting Change the temperature setting of air conditioners. Screen 1 Monitoring On the Monitoring screen, operation is allowed with either Icon or List as the display type. The temperature setting can be switched by zone or by group. Selecting a zone and changing the temperature setting changes the setting of the air conditioner groups in Cool, Heat, Auto or Temp operation in...
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Resetting the Filter/Element Sign Screen 1 Monitoring Reset the filter or element sign after cleaning any air conditioner showing the filter or element sign. On the Monitoring screen, operation is allowed with either Icon or List as the display type. The filter or element sign can be reset by zone or by group.
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Changing the Direction/Fan Speed Screen 1 Monitoring Change the fan direction or volume of air conditioners. On the Monitoring screen, operation is allowed with either Icon or List as the display type. The fan direction or volume can be changed by zone or by group.
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Changing the Range of Operation Allowed with Remote Control Screen 1 Monitoring Change the setting of operation with the remote control of air conditioners between Permitted and Prohibited. On the Monitoring screen, operation is allowed with either Icon or List as the display type. The setting between Permitted and Prohibited can be changed by zone or by group.
Monitoring the Operation of Air Conditioner To Monitor the Operation by the Zone or Group Screen 1 Monitoring (Icon) To monitor by the zone or by group The display type of the operation monitor can be selected between Icon and List. To select, use the pull-down menu q to choose either Icon or List.
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Monitoring Detailed Information To monitor detailed information on one zone or group Screen 1 Monitoring (Icon) The display on Screen 2 and Screen 3, which is on the following page, is updated when the screen appears. Once the screen is open, it is not undated before it is closed and opened again.
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Screen 3 Advanced Operation Continued from the previous page The contents of Display on Screen 3 Advanced Operation are as shown below. F ilter Sign Status When Yes/No is shown in black, the filter sign is illuminated. E lement Sign Status When Yes/No is shown in black, the element sign is illuminated.
System Setup Menu The System Setup menu includes the following items: • History Display • Password Setup • Touch Panel Calibration • Time Zone Setup • Version Information • Time Setup • Backlight Setup • Group Setup • Zone Setup •...
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) See page A backlight is used for the LCD of the intelligent Touch Controller. The backlight Backlight has its service life and the luminance of the backlight is reduced in proportion to Setup the period of time it is illuminated.
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) Schedule Menu for setting scheduled operation by zone or by group. Setup Scheduled operation is a function to automatically start or stop air conditioners at a certain time (year, month, day, day of week, hour, minute) preset for the intelligent Touch Controller in accordance with the operating status of air conditioners.
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) 4. [Make Pattern Setup for Weekday, Day off, Special 1 and Special 2.] See pages Schedule (Note): The patterns shown below are examples. Make settings in Setup accordance with the actual usage. Pattern Setup for Weekday Hour Zone concerned Start/Stop...
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) This function allows the optimal room temperature to be maintained without the users Change having to change the operation mode by automatically switching the air conditioner’s Over operation mode (cooling or heating) according to the room temperature for locations Settings where the temperature difference during the day and at night is very large.
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) < Control Implementation Conditions > Change The relationship between the main room temperature, the main set temperature, Over and the operation mode is described below, with examples. Settings (Two examples are given, as the operation differs for temperature differences 2°C and below and 3°C...
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) The control instruction is sent to the indoor units registered in the automatic Change cooling/heating switch group when the control implementation conditions shown on Over the previous page are satisfied. The actual control instructions sent differ according to the control method setting (fixed air conditioner/operating air conditioner Settings selection/average) and the satisfied conditions (switch from cooling to heating, etc.).
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) Change <Precautions when using this control> 1.Do not use the set temperature restriction function in indoor units which are subject Over to control. Settings If it is used, operation modes will be switched and the set temperature will be changed repeatedly, possibly causing the air conditioners to break down.
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) 4.Because this control automatically switches the operation mode, if the air Change conditioner is not a cooling/heating free unit, always register indoor units which have Over the right to select cooling or heating for the same cooling system to the same Settings automatic cooling/heating switch group, when controlling indoor units which do not have such rights. ...
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) This function automatically starts and stops air conditioners in order to prevent the Temperature room temperature of unmanned rooms from getting too high or too low. For example, Limit This has the following advantages. Settings •...
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System Setup Operation Description Menu Item (Reference) e:Control Implementation Conditions Temperature The relationship between room temperature, upper/lower limit, and operation Limit mode is shown below. Settings The controls are implemented when the control conditions are satisfied, every 5 minutes from the time the power is turned on. Cooling operation control Heating operation control Room temperature...