General General In order to get the ultimate benefit from your RCU communications unit you should read through these Installation and Maintenance Instructions. The part concerning Modem and SMS can only be applied to RCU To be completed when the communications unit has been installed Installation date Installation engineers MAC ID...
General Product description The RCU consists of a communications module, a GSM modem with an antenna (only RCU 10) and a separate power supply unit with jack for plugging into a wall socket. NOTE! The antenna can be placed outside the enclosure. It is possible to connect to the RCU two independent switch functions to detect external events such as a move- If a SIM card is used, it must be configured...
Quick start guide Quick start guide To start the installation of the RCU you need the following: Connect the RCU unit to the heat pump with the 8-pin connector. See ”Installation” for parts for con- • RCU and the software supplied on CD necting your heat pump to the RCU.
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Quick start guide Connect the power adapter to a wall socket and check that the LEDs light. “Status” should light green, “Serial Link” should flash and “Link” must light orange (100Mbps) or green (10Mbps) if the network cable is connected. Turn on the computer and insert the CD supplied and follow the instructions.
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Quick start guide Double click on the line with your RCU in the Start the web browser and enter the RCUs IP address in the Netbiter window. A new window opens. address field and press enter. A log in box will now appear. Both the user name and password are ”admin”...
Quick start guide Troubleshooting Netbiter cannot find the RCU: • Check that only one Netbiter config is running on the computer. • Check the network connection; that the RCU is con- NOTE! nected to the network/computer, that the correct type of network cable is used for the RCU, that the LED ”Link”...
Installation Installation Assembly FIGHTER 11XX Connect the black communication cable to the heat Stick the product label securely to the cover. The label can pump’s modular connector (106) located on the CPU card be placed in any orientation, depending on the location of (34).
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Installation FIGHTER 12XX FIGHTER 13XX Connect the black communication cable to the heat If several Fighter F1320/1330 are interconnected the RCU pump’s modular connector (106) located on the CPU card must be connected to the Master. (34). Use the supplied connector and cable, plugged in the Remove the short modular cable between the CPU card CPU card’s (34) modular connector first, to position the (34) and the communication card (3).
Installation Network connections The RCU has a connection (5) for 10/100-Mbps Ethernet. Connect the unit to a network, or alternatively direct to a computer with the Ethernet cabling. For connection to a router or a hub/switch a straight-through cable must be used, and for direct connection to a computer a crossover cable must be used.
Installation GSM modem* Digital inputs The RCU contains a GSM modem that can be used for sen- The RCU has two digital inputs (7) (optically isolated) for ding and receiving SMS messages, and to access the RCU’s connection of an external signal. The inputs shall be 10 web pages.
Indicators Indicators Indicators on RCU Not lit The RCU has no voltage Steady green RCU in operation Steady orange On starting Not lit Waiting Flashing green TX serial channel Flashing red RX serial channel Steady orange On starting Not lit Waiting Flashing green Ethernet traffic...
Starting Starting General Search for connected units The RCU has a preset IP address: 10.200.1.1. When the program starts, it will automatically search for an RCU network connection. A list will be displayed of all NOTE! Images and settings on the following pages may units that are found.
NOTE! If the password is forgotten, there is no way to retrieve it. The RCU must be retur- ned to NIBE where a complete reset will take place. All the settings that have been made, including user settings, will disappear.
Starting Logging in Start the browser (such as Internet Explorer) and enter the selected IP address in the RCU. If the IP address is chosen for example to be 10.2.15.21, then ”http://10.2.15.21” is entered into the browser address field, followed by pressing the Enter button. The following or a similar image will be displayed: NOTE! The password for the web pages is diffe-...
Web interface Web interface Web browser requirements The web pages are optimised for Internet Explorer 6.0 and Mozilla Firefox. Other browsers may also work, but the pa- ges may appear different. The browser must support Java. If Java is not supported, the component may be downloa- ded at http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp Menu overview The actual displayed images may differ somewhat, depen-...
Web interface – Settings Web interface – Settings The log settings menu has differences depending on which NOTE! product is used. The settings must be saved for activation to The following illustration is from the FIGHTER 13XX. take place. Here the logged values are put on different pages, that are selected from the scrolling list.
Network Retrieve system files: Downloads files that can be used by Nibe for troubleshoo- ting the RCU should only be used by service personnel. E-mail Here the settings for handling E-mail can be made. This is...
Web interface – Settings Modem* User Here all the settings that affect the GSM modem can be Here takes place handling of users who shall have the right made. to log in to the RCU. Click on “Add” to add a new user. Existing user information can be edited by clicking on the SMS settings* names.
Web interface – FIGHTER 360P Web interface – FIGHTER 360P Overview diagram This is the first page to be displayed after logging in. It shows an overview with information concerning the most important parameters of the heat pump. Supply temperature Menu 2.0* Return temperature Menu 2.6*...
Web interface – FIGHTER 360P Operating data To change a value, click on ”arrow down” and select a va- Operating data for several measured values is shown in lue from the scrolling list, confirm with ”Set”. After a few table format for easy viewing. seconds the change is confirmed by FIGHTER 360P and the M1.0 shows that the equivalent menu in FIGHTER 360P is relevant value is updated.
Web interface – FIGHTER 360P Alarm/status This form shows the common alarms that the heat pump Here the log files that are in the RCU can be fetched. The has indicated. parameter log contains selected logged values (see the “Web interface – Settings” > “Log” section). External alarm inputs DI1 and DI2 are not concerned with the heat pump functions but are self-defined functions, The alarm log contains all the alarms that have been indi-...
SMS commands* – FIGHTER 360P SMS commands* – FIGHTER 360P SMS commands* For the RCU to send a reply to an incoming SMS, the num- ber of the telephone from which the SMS command was The RCU can receive incoming SMS commands and send sent must have been registered to a user, or that the num- back a reply.
Web interface – FIGHTER 11XX/12XX Web interface – FIGHTER 11XX/12XX Overview diagram This is the first page to be displayed after logging in. It shows an overview with information concerning the most important parameters of the heat pump. Communication indications Green lamp indicates functioning communications.
Web interface – FIGHTER 11XX/12XX Operating data Operating data for several measured values is shown in The change in value presumes that the user has logged in table format for easy viewing. with writing or administration authority. M1.0 shows that the equivalent menu in FIGHTER 11XX / 12XX is 1.0.
Web interface – FIGHTER 11XX/12XX Operating data, extended In this form the heat regulation parameters can be chan- The change in value presumes that the user has logged in ged by clicking on ”arrow down” and selecting a value with writing or administration authority. from the scrolling list, confirming thereafter with ”Set”.
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Web interface – FIGHTER 1250 Web interface – FIGHTER 1250 Overview diagram This is the first page to be displayed after logging in. It shows an overview with information concerning the most important parameters of the heat pump. Communication indications Green lamp indicates functioning communications.
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Web interface – FIGHTER 1250 Operating data To change a value, click on ”arrow down” and select a va- lue from the scrolling list, confirm with ”Set”. After a few Operating data for several measured values is shown in seconds the change is confirmed by the heat pump and table format for easy viewing.
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Web interface – FIGHTER 1250 Operating data, extended In this form the heat regulation parameters can be chan- The change in value presumes that the user has logged in ged by clicking on ”arrow down” and selecting a value with writing or administration authority. from the scrolling list, confirming thereafter with ”Set”.
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Web interface – FIGHTER 1250 Operating data, external units The change in value presumes that the user has logged in In this form the external unit parameters can be changed with writing or administration authority. by clicking on ”arrow down” and selecting a value from the scrolling list, confirming thereafter with ”Set”.
Alarm/Status/Log – FIGHTER 11XX/12XX /1250 Alarm/status This form shows the common alarms that the heat pump Here the log files that are in the RCU can be fetched. The has indicated. parameter log contains selected logged values (see the “Web interface – Settings” > “Log” section). External alarm inputs DI1 and DI2 are not concerned with the heat pump functions but are self-defined functions, The alarm log contains all the alarms that have been indi-...
SMS commands – FIGHTER 11XX/12XX/1250 SMS commands* – FIGHTER 11XX/12XX/1250 SMS commands* For the RCU to send a reply to an incoming SMS, the num- ber of the telephone from which the SMS command was The RCU can receive incoming SMS commands and send sent must have been registered to a user, or that the num- back a reply.
Web interface – FIGHTER 13XX Web interface – FIGHTER 13XX Overview diagram This is the first page to be displayed after logging in. It shows an overview with information concerning the most important parameters of the heat pump. Alarm indications Lists installed units.
Web interface – FIGHTER 13XX Status To change a value, click on ”arrow down” and select a va- lue from the scrolling list, confirm with ”Set”. After a few Operating data for several measured values is shown in seconds the change is confirmed by the heat pump and table format for easy viewing.
Web interface – FIGHTER 13XX Operating data, external units The change in value presumes that the user has logged in with writing or administration authority. In this form the external unit parameters can be changed by clicking on ”arrow down” and selecting a value from the scrolling list, confirming thereafter with ”Set”.
Web interface – FIGHTER 13XX Operating data, compressor The change in value presumes that the user has logged in In this form the compressor parameters can be changed with writing or administration authority. by clicking on ”arrow down” and selecting a value from the scrolling list, confirming thereafter with ”Set”.
SMS commands – FIGHTER 13XX SMS commands* – FIGHTER 13XX SMS commands* For the RCU to send a reply to an incoming SMS, the num- ber of the telephone from which the SMS command was The RCU can receive incoming SMS commands and send sent must have been registered to a user, or that the num- back a reply.
Component locations List of components Communications module GSM modem* Antenna* Communication port to FIGHTER Network connections Eject button and holder for SIM card* Connection of external contact function Label with MAC ID RCU 10 RCU 20 Only RCU 10 RCU 10/20...
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Technical specifications Ethernet connection 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3). RJ45 contact. Rating 230 V 50 Hz 3 VA Operating temperature range 0 - 60 °C CE certification In accordance with EN 50 081-2:1993 and EN 61 000-6-2:1999 Enclosed kit L E K Cabling for heat pump, 0.5 m Extension connector...
Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions What do you have to think about to get to accept this. Via this connection it is then possible to look at the web site from the Internet? the web pages and download log files. However for this function the GSM subscription must inclu- In most cases where on has a fixed connection to the de a special service for telephonic data connection.
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