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– INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL – Advanced Color Wired Remote Controller MODEL SPX-URFG1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN Y FUNCIONAMIENTO INSTALLATIONS- UND BETRIEBSHANDBUCH MANUEL D’INSTALLATION ET DE FONCTIONNEMENT MANUALE DI INSTALLAZIONE E D’USO A16382H32B...
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning pursues a policy of continuing improvement in design • and performance in its products. As such, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that •...
Use only Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning genuine replacement parts. • Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning will not assume any liability for injuries or damage • caused by not following steps outlined or described in this manual. Unauthorized modifications to Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning products are prohibited as they: ○...
1. Safety Summary Take the following precautions to reduce the risk of property damage. NOTICE Do not touch the main circuit board or electronic components in the wired remote controller or • remote devices. Make sure that dust and/or steam does not accumulate on the circuit board. Avoid installing the unit in areas where electromagnetic waves are generated, as Electromagnetic •...
1. Safety Summary Electrical Precautions Take the following precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or WARNING explosion resulting in serious injury or death. Only use electrical protection equipment and tools suited for this installation. • Insulate the wired remote controller against moisture and temperature extremes. •...
2. Installation Work 2. Installation Work [Before Installation] (1) This packing contains the following parts. Installation & Operation SPX-URFG1 Name Cable Screw Manual Appearance M4 × 16mm Qty. *: Standard connection cable delivered with the controller: 5m(unshielded); Optional cable with 5m length(shielded): SPX-WKT5MS;...
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2. Installation Work (2) According to different wired remote controller installation methods, choose one of the following two ways to install the mounting plate and connect the cable. Method 1: To mount the wired remote controller directly on the surface of a wall: Draw-out Hole Cable D.
3. Setting Names and Functions 3. Setting Names and Functions The figure below shows all the functions for reference. The actual display during operation is different. Display Screen Set Temperature Operation Mode Louver Direction My Mode Access Fan Speed Run Indicator OK Button ON/OFF Button Back Button...
4. Operation Method 4. Operation Method 4.1 Basic Procedures 1. Initialisation screen When power is supplied to the system, the screen below is displayed when the wired remote controller is establishing communication with the indoor unit. 2. Air Conditioner OFF When air conditioner is off, press "...
4. Operation Method 3. Air Conditioner ON When air conditioner is on, press " ", or " " to switch between the settings below: "Temperature" ↔ "Mode" ↔ "Fan Speed" ↔ "Louver"/"Swing"* ↔ "My mode" ↔ "Menu". *: The display of "Louver" or "Swing" depends on the indoor unit models. Temperature Mode Mode...
Depending on the type and setting of the indoor unit, it may not be possible to set the • temperature by 0.5 Cooling and heating set temperature ranges can be restricted through the Service menu. • Contact your Hitachi service agent for assistance with setting the "Temperature Range • Restriction" functions. A16382H32B...
4. Operation Method 4.4 Fan Speed Setting 1. This function is used to set fan speed. Step1. Press " " or " " and select "Fan Speed". Fan Speed Temp Cool Fan Speed Louver My mode Step2. By pressing " " or " ", the fan speed changes as follows.
4. Operation Method 4.5 Louver/Swing Direction 1. The air flow direction displays as "Louver" style or "Swing" style depending on indoor unit model. 2. This function is used to set the louver/swing direction and is only applicable to indoor units that have an oscillating louver/swing.
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4. Operation Method Swing " (On/Off). Make sure that the air Step1. Press " conditioner is ON. Press " " or " " and select "Swing". Step2. By pressing " " or " ", the swing direction SwRni changes between "Up/Down" and "Off". Up/Down Lef//Righ Temp...
4. Operation Method 4.6 My Mode My mode offers swift configuration by allowing users to choose from pre-set options based on their preferences. Users can configure up to three modes, adjusting settings such as temperature, operation mode, fan speed, louver direction, and ON/OFF timer for each mode. If My Mode is enabled in Function Menu(refer to "6.12 My Mode Setting"), press "...
4. Operation Method 4.7 Operation 4.7.1 Operation Start 1. To turn the system on. " (On/Off). Step1. Press " → The run indicator LED turns on and the operation starts. Temp Cool Fan Speed Louver My Mode 4.7.2 Operation Stop 1.
4. Operation Method 4.8 Icon Description The status of the wired remote controller is displayed on the operation screen. NOTES: It may not be displayed depending on the type of outdoor unit or indoor unit you are using. • If there are multiple status, the high priority icon is displayed first. •...
4. Operation Method Icon Description Displayed when gas sensor lifespan is run out and to remind replacement Change the Gas Leak Sensor of gas sensor. Each of blow messages display for 1 second with below order, then repeat Check Contact from No.1 message: Info.
5. Menu Operation 5. Menu Operation NOTES: If " " is displayed and grayed out, these functions are not available and cannot be set. • Once the indoor unit connected with wired remote controller is changed, the previous setting data •...
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6. Function Menu Screen Display Various function settings are shown in this chapter. For how to enter the Menu screen, please refer to "5. Menu Operation". NOTES: Some functions cannot be set depending on the type, configuration, and usage status of the indoor •...
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6. Function Menu Screen Display 1. Set the simple timer. Step1. Select "Simple Timer" on the "Function Menu" Function Menu (Mon) 16:30 screen and press "OK". Simple Timer When the current time has not been set yet, the GoodSleep Timer "Adjusting Date/Time"...
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.2 GoodSleep Timer This function is Off Timer operation to stop the operation if preset time has passed when you sleep. 1. Set the GoodSleep Timer. Step1. Select "GoodSleep Timer" on the "Function Function Menu (Mon) 16:30 Menu"...
6. Function Menu Screen Display NOTES: You can set the time of the GoodSleep timer operation within the time range before "ON • Time"(Simple Timer) preset time. When the timer is set, this wired remote controller will send the sleep timer information to indoor •...
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6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.3.1 Schedule Turn ON/OFF Setting 1. Set schedule ON / OFF Step1. Select "Weekly Timer" on the "Function Menu" Function Menu (Mon) 16:30 screen and press "OK". Simple Timer If the current time is not set, the "Adjusting •...
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6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.3.2 Schedule Day and Time Setting NOTES: Scheduled operation (stop) is not possible when the remote control is prohibited. • When " " is displayed, scheduled operation (stop) is not available. • Refer to "7.1 Adjusting Date/Time" to set the date and time. •...
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6. Function Menu Screen Display Step5. " "(operation) and " "(stop) are displayed on Weekly Timer (Mon) 16:30 the screen. To copy the setting contents of the previous day, press " " and "OK" simultaneously. Select the other day and press " " and "OK" simultaneously again to paste the copy based schedule.
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6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.3.4 Reset the Setting 1. Reset the setting Step1. Select "Weekly Timer" on the "Function Menu" Function Menu (Mon) 16:30 screen and press "OK". Simple Timer If the current time is not set, the "Adjusting GoodSleep Timer •...
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.4 Leave Home Prevent the room temperature from falling too much when no one is at home. The initial setting temperature is 10°C and the temperature range can be set between 10°C and 16°C. 1. Set the Leave Home. Step1.
6. Function Menu Screen Display NOTES: The timer is controlled by this wired remote controller. • The timer lamp of indoor unit does not turn on. • Number of day is counted when clock indicates 00:00. • During leave home operation, fan speed cannot be changed and louver/swing icon is hidden. •...
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6. Function Menu Screen Display After enabling this mode, you will see an ECO • icon " " displayed on the home screen. When this feature is activated, the indoor • unit will shift the set temperature twice: first after 20 minutes and then again after 60 minutes to save energy.
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6. Function Menu Screen Display 2. Set ECO mode with Auto-Off. This function is available with indoor unit models equipped with motion sensor. Adjusts the set temperature when "no people are in the room" then automatically turns off after a set time for energy saving.
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6. Function Menu Screen Display 3. Set PowerSafe mode. This function limit the maximum current during the operation of Air conditioner so it will help to avoid breaker trips if maximum current reaches to breaker limit. It limits the electrical current during operation.
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.6 Powerful "Powerful" operation is set during operation (Auto, Heat, Cool, Dry, and Fan), the air conditioner performs at the maximum power. During "Powerful" operation, cooler or warmer air will be blown out from indoor unit for Cool or Heat operation respectively.
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.7 SleepSense This function is to start/stop SleepSense function. At first, unit will operate cooling mode for 60 minutes at setting condition. • With the motion sensor, the room air conditioner can monitor human movement. If no human •...
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.8 Ioniser Aqtiv-Ion This function is to start / stop Ioniser connected with indoor unit. Ionisers emit negatively charged particles that bind to airborne pollutants in the room and inactivate them. Ioniser Aqtiv-Ion can be operated in any mode. 1.
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.9 Silent This function is to start/stop Silent mode of indoor unit. 1. Set Silent operation. Step1. Select "Silent" on the "Function Menu" screen Function Menu (Mon) 16:30 Powerful and press "OK". SleepSense Ioniser Aqtiv-Ion Silent Individual Louver Setting Select...
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.10 Individual Louver Setting This function is to individually set the air direction of multiple air outlets on non-ducted ceiling cassette units. NOTES: This function is available when the indoor unit supports individual louver control. •...
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6. Function Menu Screen Display Step5. Press "OK" and the selected louver will be Individual Louver Setting set as "No.1" and the other louver No. will be Change louver outlet number? changed clockwise automatically. A confirm 2 1 , 3 2 , 4 3 , 1 4 screen shows up.
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.11 Clean Operation The dust and dirt adhering to indoor heat exchanger which is the cause of the smell. This function is to wash away dust and dirt by freezing and thawing of the heat exchanger. NOTES: Based on the temperature condition and etc., clean operation might not start.
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6. Function Menu Screen Display Once the startup succeeds, the indoor unit is in Cleaning in Progress... cleaning progress. Manual FrostWash Press "OK" in the progress will stop this function. Once the progress is complete or stopped, return to home screen. Press OK to stop Clean Function Stop Clean Function 2.
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6. Function Menu Screen Display 3. Set Mold guard. Step1. Press " " or " " to select "Mold guard" on Clean Operation "Clean Operation" screen and press "OK". Manual FrostWash Auto FrostWash Mold Guard Select Back Step2. Press " " to select "Enable" and press "OK" to Mold Guard enable the mold guard.
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.12 My Mode Setting My Mode is used to enable or disable the feature and pre-set My Mode settings through the Function Menu. Users can select or switch between presets for My Mode 1, 2, and 3 on home screen. 1.
6. Function Menu Screen Display Step3. Press " " or " " to select the setting item, then My Mode 1 press " " or " " to change the setting of each item. After all changes are completed, press " " to Temp Cool Auto...
6. Function Menu Screen Display 6.14 Power Consumption Display This function is to show power consumption history with trend graph and data table. NOTE: Power consumption data is saved and draw trend graph always based on wired remote controller • time, instead of indoor unit time.
6. Function Menu Screen Display Step6. Press "" " or " " to adjust the scale of Y axis. Power Consumption [yy] kWh (Mon) 16:30 The range of Y axis is: 20000 10000 Max of Y 1000000 500000 200000 ... 10000 ... 1000 ... 100 ... 20 10 9 10 11 12 2023 2022...
7. Screen Display Setting 7. Screen Display Setting 1. Screen display setting Step1. Select "Screen Display Setting" on the "Menu" Menu (Mon) 16:30 screen and press "OK". Function Menu Screen Display Setting Service & Installation Contact Information Cool Fan Speed Louver My Mode Menu Step2.
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7. Screen Display Setting Step2. Press " " or " " to select "Adjusting Date/ Adjusting Date/Time (Mon) 16:30 Time" and press "OK". Adjusting Date/Time Time Format (AM/PM or 24Hour) Daylight Savings Time Select Back Step3. Press " " or " " to select "yyyy/mm/dd/hh/ Adjusting Date/Time mm".
7. Screen Display Setting 7.1.2 Time Format 1. Set time format Step1. Select "Adjusting Date/Time" on the "Screen Screen Display Setting (Mon) 16:30 Display Setting" screen and press "OK". Adjusting Date/Time Run Indicator Brightness Display Adjustment Temperature Language Setting Select Back Step2.
7. Screen Display Setting 7.2 Run Indicator Brightness This function is to set the LED brightness of operation on/off indicator, the higher lever means greater brightness. 1. Set run indicator brightness Step1. Select "Run Indicator Brightness" on the "Screen Screen Display Setting (Mon) 16:30 Display Setting"...
7. Screen Display Setting 7.3 Display Adjustment Function Action Backlight Brightness Adjust the brightness of the backlight. Backlight Dim Time Change the time when the backlight turns dim after inactivity. Backlight Off Time Change the time when the backlight turns off after inactivity. NOTE: Backlight Brightness: brightness level range depends on indoor unit model.
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7. Screen Display Setting Step2. Select "Backlight Dim" and press "OK". Display Adjustment : Brightness :15 Seconds Backlight Dim :10 min Backlight OFF Select Back Step3. Press " " or " " to select the dim time Backlight Dim intervals and press "OK". The item changes as 5 Seconds follows: 15 Seconds...
7. Screen Display Setting 7.4 Temperature Function Action Unit and Width Change temperature unit and width. Display of Thermistor Show/hide the thermistor temperature display on the home screen. Temperature 7.4.1 Temperature Unit and Width 1. Set temperature unit and width Step1.
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7. Screen Display Setting 7.4.2 Display of Thermistor Temperature 1. Set thermistor temperature display Step1. Select "Temperature" on the "Screen Display Screen Display Setting (Mon) 16:30 Setting" screen and press "OK". Adjusting Date/Time Run Indicator Brightness Display Adjustment Temperature Language Setting Select Back Step2.
7. Screen Display Setting 7.5 Language Setting This function is to change the displayed language. Selectable language: English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Danish, Greek, Croatian, Czech, Polish, Romanian. 1. Set display language Step1. Select "Language Setting" on the "Screen Display Screen Display Setting (Mon) 16:30 Setting"...
8. Service & Installation Screen 8. Service & Installation Screen Service & Installation menu is protected by a password. Step1. Select "Service & Installation" on "Menu" screen Menu (Mon) 16:30 and press "OK". Function Menu Screen Display Setting Service & Installation Contact Information Cool Fan Speed...
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8. Service & Installation Screen Step3. Press " ", " ", " ", or " " to set the password, Change Password select " " and press "OK". Enter Password Select OK to confirm Back Step4. Press " "or " " to select "Save" and press "OK" to Change Password save password.
8. Service & Installation Screen 8.2 Set Contact Information Register a service contact (service address and service telephone number are recommended). Register Contact Information Step1. Select "Set Contact Information" on the Service & Service & Installation (Mon) 16:30 Installation screen and press "OK". Password Setting Set Contact Information Temperature Range Restriction...
8. Service & Installation Screen 8.3 Temperature Range Restriction The temperature range can be set by the wired remote controller. Set Temperature Range Step1. Select "Temperature Range Restriction" on the Service & Installation (Mon) 16:30 Service & Installation screen and press "OK". Password Setting Set Contact Information Temperature Range Restriction...
8. Service & Installation Screen Step2. Select the desired item and press "OK". Thermistor Selection Remote Average Select Back NOTE: If one of indoor unit or wired remote controller thermistor is broken, the other normal • thermistor is selected automatically. 8.5 ECO Auto-Off The default Auto-off...
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8. Service & Installation Screen 2. Set Auto-Off Timing Select "ECO Auto-Off" on the Service & Step1. Service & Installation (Mon) 16:30 Installation screen and press "OK". Password Setting Set Contact Information Temperature Range Restriction Thermistor Selection ECO Auto-Off Select Back Press "...
9. Service Settings 9. Service Settings The service setting items displayed in list depend on indoor unit model. • When no operation for 2 hours on Service settings or sub settings screen, it returns to home screen. • When the air conditioner is turned on, service setting is disabled. •...
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9. Service Settings 9.1.2 A1: Operation Mode Lock Step1. Select "A1: Operation Mode Lock" on "1A: 1A: Installation (Mon) 16:30 Installation" screen and press "OK". A0: Hotel Key Card Input contact A1: Operation Mode Lock A2: Auto Restart after Power failure A5: Static Pressure Selection A6: Capacity Limitation Select...
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9. Service Settings 9.1.4 A5: Static Pressure Selection Step1. Select "A5: Static Pressure Selection" on "1A: 1A: Installation (Mon) 16:30 Installation" screen and press "OK". A0: Hotel Key Card Input contact A1: Operation Mode Lock A2: Auto Restart after Power failure A5: Static Pressure Selection A6: Capacity Limitation Select...
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9. Service Settings 9.1.6 A7: Drain Pump Test Step1. Select "A7: Drain Pump Test" on "1A: Installation" 1A: Installation (Mon) 16:30 screen and press "OK". A7: Drain Pump Test A8: Connection of Gas Leak Sensor A9: Gas Leak Sensor detection time AA: Gas Leak Sensor Reset Reset 1A: Installation Select...
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9. Service Settings 9.1.8 A9: Gas Leak Sensor detection time Step1. Select "A9: Gas Leak Sensor detection time" on 1A: Installation (Mon) 16:30 "1A: Installation" screen and press "OK". A7: Drain Pump Test A8: Connection of Gas Leak Sensor A9: Gas Leak Sensor detection time AA: Gas Leak Sensor Reset Reset 1A: Installation Select...
9. Service Settings 9.2.4 Reset 2C: Clean Step1. Select "Reset 2C: Clean" on "2C: Cleaning 2C: Cleaning Settings (Mon) 16:30 Settings" screen and press "OK". C0: Outdoor unit FrostWash C1: Time for Filter Sign Display C2: FrostWash Time Setting Reset 2C: Clean Select Back Step2.
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9. Service Settings 9.3.1 E0: Defrost mode Selection Step1. Select "E0: Defrost mode Selection" on "3d: Cycle 3d: Cycle Operation (Mon) 16:30 Operation" screen and press "OK". E0: Defrost mode Selection E1: Thermistor Calibration for Cooling E2: Thermistor Calibration for Heating E3: Fan Speed at Cooling Thermo-OFF E4: Fan Speed at Heating Thermo-OFF Select...
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9. Service Settings 9.3.3 E2: Thermistor Calibration for Heating Step1. Select "E2: Thermistor Calibration for Heating" on 3d: Cycle Operation (Mon) 16:30 "3d: Cycle Operation" screen and press "OK". E0: Defrost mode Selection E1: Thermistor Calibration for Cooling E2: Thermistor Calibration for Heating E3: Fan Speed at Cooling Thermo-OFF E4: Fan Speed at Heating Thermo-OFF Select...
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9. Service Settings 9.3.5 E4: Fan Speed at Heating Thermo-OFF Step1. Select "E4: Fan Speed at Heating Thermo-OFF" on 3d: Cycle Operation (Mon) 16:30 "3d: Cycle Operation" screen and press "OK". E0: Defrost mode Selection E1: Thermistor Calibration for Cooling E2: Thermistor Calibration for Heating E3: Fan Speed at Cooling Thermo-OFF E4: Fan Speed at Heating Thermo-OFF...
9. Service Settings 9.4.4 Reset 5F: Supporting Service Step1. Select "Reset 5F: Supporting Service" on "5F: 5F: Supporting Service (Mon) 16:30 Supporting Service" screen and press "OK". L0: Automatic Shut Off Timer L1: Wi-Fi Forced Reset Count L3: Time For human Sensor Auto off Reset 5F: Supporting Service Select Back...
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9. Service Settings 9.5.1 t0: Failure Indication Step1. Select "t0: Failure Indication" on "7J: Diagnosis" 7J: Diagnosis (Mon) 16:30 screen and press "OK". t0: Failure Indication t1: Outdoor unit auto-test t3: Humidity Sensor auto-test t4: Motion Sensor auto-test Reset 7J: Diagnosis Select Back Step2.
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9. Service Settings 9.5.2 t1: Outdoor unit auto-test 7J: Diagnosis (Mon) 16:30 Step1. Select "t1: Outdoor unit auto-test" on "7J: t0: Failure Indication Diagnosis" screen and press "OK". t1: Outdoor unit auto-test t3: Humidity Sensor auto-test t4: Motion Sensor auto-test Reset 7J: Diagnosis Select Back...
9. Service Settings 9.6 Reset All Service Settings Step1. Select "Service Settings" on "Service & Installation" Service & Installation (Mon) 16:30 screen and press "OK". Service Settings Select Back Step2. Select "Reset all Service settings" and press "OK". Service Settings (Mon) 16:30 Reset all Service settings Check Menu...
10. Contact Information 9.7 Check Menu This menu displays various statuses of the air conditioner. 1. Enter Check Menu Step1. Select "Check Menu" on the "Service Settings" Service Settings (Mon) 16:30 screen and press "OK". Reset all Service settings Check Menu Select Back Each "Check Menu"...
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