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Hitachi PC-ARF1 Operation Manual

Hitachi PC-ARF1 Operation Manual

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Operation
Manual
Wired Controller
- PC-ARF1 -
IMPORTANT:
READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL BEFORE
USING THIS WIRED
CONTROLLER.
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
Meeting Room
A/C
MODE
SPEED
LOUV.
TEMP
COOL
LOUV.
Adj.
On/Off
OK
FLTR
Menu
Back/Help ECO
P5417005

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Wired Controller Meeting Room FLTR MODE SPEED LOUV. TEMP - PC-ARF1 - COOL LOUV. Adj. Menu On/Off Back/Help ECO IMPORTANT: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS WIRED CONTROLLER. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. P5417005...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE ● We pursues a policy of continuing improvement in design and performance of products. The right is therefore reserved to vary specifications without notice. ● We cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. ● This controller is designed for standard air conditioning only. ●...
  • Page 4 SAFETY SUMMARY < Signal Words > ● Signal words are used to identify levels of hazard seriousness. Definitions for identifying hazard levels are provided below with their respective signal words. DANGER : DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Summary ..............................1 2. Button Names and Functions ...........................2 3. Operation Method ............................3 3.1 Basic Procedures ............................3 3.2 Operation Mode (Cooling, Heating, Dry, Cooling/Heating Automatic and Air Flow Operation) ....3 4. Setting Method ..............................4 4.1 Temperature Setting ..........................4 4.2 Fan Speed ...............................4 4.3 Louver Swing Direction ...........................5 5.
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 9. Help Menu ..............................35 9.1 Help Menu .............................35 9.2 Current Setting Display .........................36 9.3 Indicators on LCD ..........................37 9.4 About Operation ..........................37 9.5 Troubleshooting ............................38 9.6 Contact Information ..........................38 10. Other Indications ............................39 10.1 In Normal Condition ..........................39 10.1.1 Main / Sub Controller ........................39 10.1.2 Central Control ..........................39 10.1.3 Priorities ............................39...
  • Page 7: Safety Summary

    1. Safety Summary ● Do not pour water into the wired controller (hereafter called “controller”). This product is equipped with electrical parts. If poured, it will cause a serious electrical shock. ● Do not operate switches with wet hand. It may cause an electrical shock. ● In case that the protective devices often function or the operation switches do not function well, turn OFF the main power supply and contact your distributor or dealer. ● In case that other abnormalities are found, stop the system, turn OFF the main power supply and contact your distributor or dealer. ● Do not perform installation work and electrical wiring connection by yourself. Contact your distributor or dealer of and ask them for installation work and electrical wiring by service person. ● Do not modify the electrical wiring. It may cause serious accident. ● Do not install the indoor unit, outdoor unit, controller and cable at such places as; (1) where oil vapor or oil is dispersed (2) where the hot springs are near (in a sulfuric environment) (3) where generation, flowing, staying or leaking of flammable gas is detected (4) where the sea is near (in the salty environment) (5) an acid or alkaline environment ● Do not install the indoor unit, outdoor unit, controller and cable within approximately 3 meters from strong electromagnetic wave radiators such as medical equipment. In case that the controller is installed in a place where there is electromagnetic wave radiation, shield the controller and cables by covering with the steel box and running the cable through the metal conduit tube. ● In case that electric noise is applied at the power source for the indoor unit, provide a noise filter. P5417005...
  • Page 8: Button Names And Functions

    2. Button Names and Functions The figure below shows all the functions for reference. The actual display during operation is different. Display Part Fan Speed Indicator Room Name Louver Swing Schedule Timer Indicator Indicator Indicator Page 4) It is displayed when the schedule timer function is set. Page 33) Page 5) Ventilation Mode Operation Lock Indicator Indicator...
  • Page 9: Operation Method

    3. Operation Method <Before Operation> Basic Procedures (1) Function Selection Apply power to the outdoor unit(s) at least By pressing “ ”or “ ”, the icon “ ” will 12 hours prior to operation of the system for move to the next function in order of the preheating of the compressor oil. functions “MODE”, “SPEED”, “LOUV.” and Do NOT turn OFF the power supply during “TEMP”. change of seasons. Make sure that the outdoor unit is not covered Menu with snow or ice. If covered, remove it by using warm water less than 50...
  • Page 10: Setting Method

    4. Setting Method Fan Speed (1) Press “ ” or “ ” and select “SPEED”. Temperature Setting (1) Press “ ” or “ ” and select “TEMP”. Menu Menu Back/Help Back/Help (2) By pressing “ ” or “ ”, the fan speed will be changed as follows. (2) By pressing “...
  • Page 11: Louver Swing Direction

    Louver Swing Direction 5. Operation (1) Press “ ” (On/Off). Operation Start Make sure that the power is ON. Press “ ” (On/Off). Press “ ” or “ ” and select “LOUV.”. The run indicator will be turned on and the operation will be started.
  • Page 12: Power Saving Guidance

    (1) To set the operation lock, press “ ” and (2) The current setting status is displayed “Back/Help” simultaneously for three for “Power Saving Mode”, “Power Saving ON/OFF”, “Power Saving Level” and the seconds. The icon “ ” will appear to show the lock is turned ON.
  • Page 13: Menu Operation

    (3) Press “ ” or “ ” and select the setting 8. Menu Operation function. By pressing “OK”, each type of Menu setting will be displayed. • Every function setting is displayed in the “Menu”. Refer to the following concerning each setting.
  • Page 14: Simple Timer Operation

    Simple Timer Operation (4) Press “OK” to finish the “Simple Timer” setting. The confirmation screen will be • This function is used to start or stop the unit displayed. operation at the set time. Simple Timer 15:10(Fri) • The timer operation contents can be set from Menu “Not Used”, “Once”...
  • Page 15: Reset Filter Sign Time

    Reset Filter Sign Time Scheduled Operation This function is used to turn off the filter sign 8.4.1 Schedule Setting indication and to reset the time of use for the filter. • This function is used to start or stop the unit operation at a set time.
  • Page 16 (3) Select the day of the week (from Mon. to (5) Press “OK”. Sun.) by pressing “ ” or “ ”. The confirmation screen will be displayed. Press “OK”. Timer Setting (Mon) 15:10(Fri) • “ ” (run) and “ ” (stop) will be displayed on Menu the LCD.
  • Page 17: Holiday Setting

    8.4.2 Holiday Setting (4) Press “OK” after the setting is completed. The confirmation screen will be displayed. • This function is used to deactivate the schedule operation temporarily for just one day. After that, the schedule operation will recover Holiday Setting 15:10(Fri) Menu automatically.
  • Page 18: Schedule On/Off Setting

    8.4.3 Schedule ON/OFF Setting Elevating Grille This function is available only when the elevating • This function is used to deactivate the grille is equipped with the air panel. scheduled operation temporarily. • The scheduled operation will not be carried out when “OFF”...
  • Page 19: Power Saving

    (2) Select the indoor unit by pressing Power Saving “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ”. Press “OK”. • Depending on the type and setting of the indoor unit and outdoor unit it may be impossible to set Elevating Grille UPDW this function.
  • Page 20: Power Saving Detailed Setting (Outdoor Unit Capacity Control)

    8.6.1 Power Saving Detailed Setting (Outdoor Unit Capacity Control) (2) Select “Power Saving Mode Setting” by pressing “ ” or “ ” and press “OK”. This function is used to set the detail of the The “Power Saving Mode Setting” screen outdoor unit capacity control.
  • Page 21 (2) Select “Detailed Setting” by pressing “ ” or (5) Press “ ” or “ ” and select setting content. “ ” and press “OK”. • If “Control Method” is selected, it will The power saving “Detailed Setting” screen change as follows : will be displayed.
  • Page 22: Power Saving Detailed Setting (Indoor Unit Rotation Control)

    8.6.2 Power Saving Detailed Setting (1) Select “Power Saving Setting” from the “Menu” and press “OK”. (Indoor Unit Rotation Control) This function sets the data of the indoor unit Menu rotation control. • Control Method Menu 15:10(Fri) Back/Help Simple Timer “Address order”: Reset Filter Sign Time The number (address) assigned by the...
  • Page 23: Power Saving Detailed Setting (Intermittent Operation Control)

    (5) Press “ ”or “ ” and select the setting 8.6.3 Power Saving Detailed Setting content. (Intermittent Operation Control) • If “Control Method” is selected, it will This function is used to set details of the change as follows: Intermittent Operation Control. “Address Order”...
  • Page 24 (2) Select “Detailed Setting” with “ ” or “ ” and (5) The setting confirmation screen will be press “OK”. displayed. Select “Yes” with “ ” or “ ” and press “OK” to confirm the setting. The • When using a main controller, the “Power screen will return to normal mode.
  • Page 25: Night Quiet Operation

    Night Quiet Operation (2) By pressing “ ” or “ ” the setting will change as follows. This function is used to control the operation noise OFF ↔ LOW ↔ MED ↔ HIGH of the outdoor unit. Select the level and press “OK”. •...
  • Page 26: Quick Function

    Quick Function (3) The setting confirmation screen will be displayed. Select “Yes” with “ ” or “ ” This function operates for 30 minutes once the and press “OK” to confirm the setting. The operation starts. screen will return to normal mode. This function is only available when the operation mode is COOL or HEAT.
  • Page 27: Comfort Setting

    Comfort Setting (3) The setting confirmation screen will be displayed. Select “Yes” with “ ” or “ ” This function is used to control cooling of the and press “OK” to confirm the setting. The discharged air when in the cooling mode. screen will return to normal mode.
  • Page 28: Power Saving/Operation Noise Reduction Schedule

    8.10 Power Saving/Operation Noise (1) Select “Sav/Reduction Schedule” from the “Menu” and press “OK”. Reduction Schedule The power saving/operation noise reduction This function is used to start or stop the power schedule setting screen will be displayed as saving or the noise reduction at the desired time. “Sav/Reduction Schedule”.
  • Page 29 (4) Select the day set with “ ” or “ ” and press (6) The setting confirmation screen will be “OK”. The “Time Setting” screen will be displayed. Select “Yes” with “ ” or “ ” and displayed. press “OK” to confirm schedule setting. The screen will return to normal mode.
  • Page 30 ■ Schedule ON/OFF Setting (3) Select “Schedule ON/OFF” with “ ” or “ ” and press “OK”. • This function is used to temporarily deactivate the schedule operation. Menu • Schedule control cannot be performed when the schedule setting is not accessible. Capacity Control 15:10(Fri) Back/Help...
  • Page 31: Individual Louver Setting

    8.11 Individual Louver Setting (3) Select the indoor unit to change the louver direction by pressing “ ”, “ ”, “ ” or “ ”. 8.11.1 Setting Press “OK”. This setting is available only for indoor units that allow an individual louver control. Each louver Individual Louver Setting angle can be set individually.
  • Page 32: Cancellation Of Louver Setting

    8.11.2 Cancellation of Louver Setting 8.12 Louver Open/Close (1) Select “Individual Louver Setting” from the • This function is used to fully open louver for “Menu” and press “OK”. adjusting the vertical deflector for air flow direction (manually). • This function cannot be set when the unit is Menu 15:10(Fri) Individual Louver Setting...
  • Page 33: Ventilation

    8.13 Ventilation 8.14 Setting of Total Heat Exchanger This function is used to change the ventilation <Function> mode of the total heat exchanger. * A/C (Air Conditioning): To operate the air conditioner individually. NOTE: * VENTI (Ventilation): This function is available only when the total heat To operate the total heat exchanger individually.
  • Page 34: Adjusting Date/Time

    8.15 Adjusting Date/Time (5) The confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” by pressing “ ” or “ ” and press “OK”. • This function is used to adjust the date and time. The setting will be confirmed and the screen •...
  • Page 35: Daylight Saving Time

    8.16 Daylight Saving Time ■ Stop Daylight Saving Time This function adjusts time forward or backward an (1) Select “Daylight Saving Time” from the hour when daylight saving time starts or ends. “Menu” and press “OK”. Menu (1) Select “Daylight Saving Time” from the “Menu”...
  • Page 36: Screen Display Setting

    8.17 Screen Display Setting (4) Press “ ” or “ ” and set the display. * Time Format: 8.17.1 Display Adjustment The time format changes as follows: <Function> 12 Hour ↔ 24 Hour * Time Format: * Brightness: Changes the time form to 12 hour or 24 hour. Press “...
  • Page 37: Language Setting

    8.17.2 Language Setting 8.17.3 Temperature Unit This function changes the displayed language. (1) Select “Screen Display Setting” from the (1) Select “Screen Display Setting” from the “Menu” and press “OK”. “Menu” and press “OK”. Menu Menu Menu 15:10(Fri) Back/Help Menu 15:10(Fri) Back/Help Adjusting Date/Time...
  • Page 38: Main/Sub Remote Controller

    (4) Press “ ” or “ ” and select setting data. 8.17.4 Main/Sub Remote Controller • If “Temperature Unit” is selected This function is used to select Display/Non-display it will change as follows : for “MAIN” or “SUB” displayed on the normal “Degrees C”...
  • Page 39: Room Name Registration

    (4) The setting confirmation screen will display. (2) By pressing “Back/Help”, letter and symbol types can be changed. Select “Yes” with “ ” or “ ” and press “OK” to confirm the setting. The screen will return to normal mode. Room Name Registration Menu £...
  • Page 40: Power Consumption Display

    8.19 Power Consumption Display (2) The confirmation screen will be displayed. Press “OK” to change the screen to “Power This function displays the power consumption of Consumption” display. the outdoor unit compressor. The value of each displayed in Graph/List format is 1 day (24h (- every 2 hrs.)), 1 week (7 days), and 1 year (12 months).
  • Page 41: Help Menu

    Display Scale 9. Help Menu Change the scale using “ ” or “ ”. Help Menu • The explanation of indicators on the LCD and Menu operations can be found in the “Help Menu”. The purpose of the “Help” function is to support Back/Help manual operation.
  • Page 42: Current Setting Display

    Current Setting Display List of indications for the “Current Setting” This function displays the setting content of the ON/OFF operating condition of the air conditioning and Operation Mode controller. Each Type Fan Speed Setting 1 (1) Select “Current Setting” from the “Menu” and Louver press “OK”.
  • Page 43: Indicators On Lcd

    Indicators on LCD About Operation This function is used for explaining each icon on This function is used to explain operations and the LCD. operation methods. (1) Select “About Indication” from the “Help (1) Select “About Operation” from the “Help Menu”...
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Contact Information This function is used to troubleshoot operating The screen will display “Contact Information” and problems. the latest alarm code. Make sure that the troubleshooting section is read (1) Select “Contact Information” from the “Help carefully before requesting repairs. Menu”...
  • Page 45: Other Indications

    10. Other Indications 10.1.2 Central Control • When remote control operation is restricted 10.1 In Normal Condition (all functions) 10.1.1 Main / Sub Controller The central control “ ” will turn ON. If the remote control restriction is set from • The icon “MAIN” will be displayed as ON when the central controller, the settings for “RUN”, the controller is set as MAIN.
  • Page 46: External Power Saving Control Processing

    10.1.4 External Power Saving Control Processing 10.1.7 Operation Control During Outdoor Capacity Control setting in Power Activation process of the central controller or outdoor unit • The icon “Preheating” will display as ON. The icon “Ext. Sav” will display as ON. The compressor is preheating.
  • Page 47: In Abnormal Condition

    10.2 In Abnormal Condition 10.2.1 Abnormality • The RUN indicator (red) flashing. • The indoor unit number, the alarm code, the model code and the connected number of indoor units are displayed on the LCD. • If two or more indoor units are connected, the above functions for each indoor unit are displayed one-by-one.
  • Page 48 © 2017 Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Technology (Hong Kong) Ltd. P5417005, 2017 Printed in China...

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