Samsung MIM-H03UN Multi Wi-Fi Kit User & Installation Manual

Contents

A detailed table of contents is provided in the original document, covering safety precautions, installation, network setup, app usage, and troubleshooting.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only): This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Carefully follow the precautions listed below because they are essential to guarantee the safety of the equipment.

This installation manual explains how to install a Wi-Fi kit to an indoor unit of Samsung system air conditioners. Read the installation manual thoroughly before installing the Wi-Fi kit. (Refer to the appropriate manual for installing product or other optional parts.)

• WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
• CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.

General Warnings

• Contact service center for installation. There is a risk of product malfunction, water leakage, electric shock or fire.
• Install the Wi-Fi kit securely in a place that can withstand the weight of the product. If the installation location is not strong enough, the Wi-Fi Kit may fall and be damaged.
• Connect the power with rated voltage when installing. If not, there is risk of fire or damage to the Wi-Fi kit.
• Do not attempt to move or re-install the Wi-Fi kit that is already installed. There is risk of electric shock and fire.
• Do not attempt to modify or repair the Wi-Fi kit on your own. There is potential risk of product damage, electric shock or fire. When repair is needed, consult the service center.
• Check if the installation was done properly according to the installation manual. If the Wi-Fi kit is installed incorrectly, there is risk of electric shock or fire.
• Make sure that all wiring work is done by a qualified person complying with regional standards and instructions in this manual. If the installation is done by an unqualified person, there is risk of product malfunction, electric shock or fire caused by incorrect installation.
• Contact the service center if you need to dispose of the Wi-Fi kit.

Cautions

• Do not install the product in a place where it is or might be exposed to inflammable gas leakage. There is risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not install the product in a place where it will be exposed to oil or vapor etc. If the product is used in a place where it is exposed to oil, vapor, or sulfur dioxide, parts of the product may get damaged or the product may function abnormally.
• Make sure that water does not get into the Wi-Fi kit. There is risk of electric shock and fire.
• Make sure there is no tension on the cable during installation. The cable may get cut and cause fire.
• Install the product in a place with temperature between 0°C~39°C (32°F~102°F) with no direct sunlight. If not, there is risk of electric shock or abnormal operation.
• Do not install the product in a place where special spray or acid/alkali solution is used. There is risk of electric shock or abnormal operation.
• Do not press the button with a sharp object. There is risk of electric shock or damaging the parts.
• Do not connect the power cable to the communication cable terminal. There is risk of fire.
• When installing the product in hospitals or other places, make sure that the product does not interrupt with other products. Abnormal operation may occur.

Check Before Installing Wi-Fi Kit

Parts

The following parts are included with the Wi-Fi kit:

• Assy Wi-Fi kit
• Cable tie (2)
• Cable clamp (3)
• User & Installation manual
• U-terminal (6)
• M4×16 screw (5)

CAUTION

• Wi-Fi kit should be installed by a certified installer.
• Before installing a Wi-Fi kit, ensure the power is turned off.
• The wire of the Wi-Fi kit should be installed in accordance with electric wiring regulations and should also be installed inside the wall so that it cannot be touched by users.

Exterior Dimension

Diagram showing the exterior dimensions of the Wi-Fi kit. The dimensions are:

• Width: 120 mm (4 3/4 inches)
• Depth: 29 mm (1 1/8 inches)
• Height: 124 mm (4 7/8 inches)

How to Install Wi-Fi Kit

Wi-Fi Kit Installation

CAUTION: For smooth operation, install the Wi-Fi kit and the wireless router in open space with no obstacles between them. Operation may not be possible if the distance between the Wi-Fi kit and the wireless router is too far or if there's any obstacle between them.

1. After pushing the two hooks on the bottom of the Wi-Fi kit simultaneously, lift the front cover up and detach it from the rear cover.

   Illustration showing how to detach the front cover from the rear cover by pushing two hooks.

   NOTE: It might be easier to disassemble the Wi-Fi kit if you insert a flat-head screwdriver into the square hole above the fixing hook.

2. Place the power wire and communication wire through the openings in the rear cover.

   Diagram showing the rear cover with openings for wires. It notes that the opening can be cut and removed if more space is needed. It also indicates spacing requirements: 15 cm (5 7/8 inches) when the cover is not recessed, and 10 cm (3 15/16 inches) when the cover is recessed.

3. Use two or more screws to fix the rear cover of the Wi-Fi kit to a wall. Then, connect the power cable (V1, V2) and the communication cable (F1, F2) to the terminals on the back of the front cover, ensuring appropriate length.
4. When connecting V1 and V2, tighten the screws for the terminal block (CN5) with a tightening torque of 5 ±2 N-cm. The screw size is M3 x 6.

NOTE:

• The maximum number of indoor units that can be connected to the Wi-Fi kit is 16.
• One Wi-Fi kit can be registered with a maximum of 5 users. If more than 5 users are registered to a single Wi-Fi kit, its operation may become slower.
• Each account (one mobile phone) can be registered with a maximum of 4 Wi-Fi kits.

Diagram illustrating the Wi-Fi kit's PCB terminals and connections. It shows terminals labeled A through F, corresponding to Power/communication connection terminal, Tracknig/Initializing button, SD Card Slot, LED, Network PBA, and Interface module PBA. It also shows connections for V1, V2, F1, F2, R1, R2 to an Indoor unit and the Wi-Fi kit itself. A caution is given: 'Do not tighten the PCB terminal with too much force.'

Reassembling and Connection Diagrams

5. Reassemble the Wi-Fi kit.

   NOTE: Put the front cover of the kit into the upper grooves first and then fit it as shown in the picture. After assembling the Wi-Fi kit, please check if there is any gap because of the connection cable between the front cover and rear cover.

1) When connected to a single outdoor unit (F1-F2)

Connection diagrams for various configurations:

• Connecting the Wi-Fi kit to a multi-type product: Shows multiple indoor units connected via F1-F2 terminals.
• Connecting the Wi-Fi kit to a single-type product: Shows a single indoor unit connected via F1-F2 terminals.
• Connecting the Wi-Fi kit to an ERV product: Shows connections to an ERV unit, labeled MIM-N01, with terminals V1, V2, F1, F2, R1, R2.

2) When connected to two or more outdoor units (R1-R2)

Diagram showing the connection of the Wi-Fi kit to two or more outdoor units (R1-R2). It illustrates connections to multiple indoor units, a touch centralized controller, and a DMS (Data Management System). The text states: 'Connect F1 and F2 of the Wi-Fi kit to R1 and R2 of the outdoor unit. Connect the power supply to V1 and V2 of the indoor unit. Can install together with other controllers such as touch centralized controller and DMS.'

3) When installing with ERV (R1-R2)

Diagram showing the connection of the Wi-Fi kit when installing with an ERV (R1-R2). It illustrates connections to multiple indoor units, an ERV unit (labeled MIM-N10), a touch centralized controller, and a DMS. The text states: 'Connect F1 and F2 of the Wi-Fi kit to R1 and R2 of the outdoor unit. Connect the power supply to V1 and V2 of the indoor unit or ERV. Can install together with other controllers such as Touch centralized controller and DMS.'

CAUTION: Up to 16 indoor and outdoor units can be connected. When it is connected to two or more outdoor units, some functions including energy monitor can be restricted.

Connecting to Indoor Units Without V1 and V2 Terminal Blocks

Diagram illustrating how to connect the Wi-Fi kit to an indoor unit that does not have V1 and V2 terminal blocks. It shows using the exterior control 2-wire for SUB PBA, connecting the BLK wire to V2 and the ORG wire to V1. The diagram shows connections to various indoor units and the Wi-Fi kit.

Wiring Specifications

CAUTION: When installing a Wi-Fi kit with 10 m (32.8 feet) or more wire, the communication wire and power wire of a Wi-Fi kit should be installed separately. (The Wi-Fi kit will malfunction because of electrical fault.)

• When installing a Wi-Fi kit on the wall, select proper thickness of wires considering the hole size for the wire on the wall.
• Wire for Wi-Fi kit communication and power:
  • When installing a Wi-Fi kit in a buried way, install the kit in accordance with U-terminal wiring Specification.
  • When installing a Wi-Fi kit with a 4-core PVC cable, peel off 30 cm (0.98 feet) of the sheath before installing. (Recommendation: AWG22)

Specification of Compressed U-terminal for Connecting Wi-Fi Kit PCB

Table detailing the specifications for compressed U-terminals used for connecting the Wi-Fi kit PCB. It includes wire range, rated size, stud size, and basic dimensions (ØD, G, E, F, W, L).

The maximum wiring length for communication and power is 50 m (164 feet).

Tighten the fixing screws to the PCB terminal with less than 6N-cm torque. When the screws are tightened with more than 6N-cm torque, the screw thread will be damaged.

Running the Wi-Fi Kit

6. Run the Wi-Fi kit. When the Wi-Fi kit is turned on, all lamps are turned on until the system operates. After the system operates, tracking is performed automatically.
7. Perform the tracking.

Tracking: You can search for devices connected to the Wi-Fi kit using the tracking function. Devices connected to the Wi-Fi kit recognize that they are connected. To monitor or control the system air conditioner with the Wi-Fi kit, tracking should be performed.

• When the Wi-Fi kit is turned on, tracking is performed automatically. During tracking, the lamp of the Wi-Fi kit blinks.
• If tracking is completed but the lamp blinks, it means the Wi-Fi kit does not find connected indoor units. In this case, check whether the connection of the communication cable between the indoor unit and outdoor unit is correct or is affected by noise.
• If the configuration of the indoor unit or outdoor unit is changed, tracking should be performed again manually by pressing the button (SW3) inside the Wi-Fi kit.

CAUTION: If you want to control the indoor unit with the Wi-Fi kit, the indoor unit's centralized control usage option must be set to "Enable".

NOTE: If you want to control the indoor unit with the Wi-Fi kit, tracking must be done properly and the Wi-Fi kit must be connected to a wired/wireless router. When the tracking is completed correctly, the lamp (✔️) is turned on until the process which connects the wired/wireless router to the Wi-Fi kit is completed.

Setting Individual Usage of Indoor Unit

NOTE: Multi-tenant function is to set controlling and monitoring of indoor units assigned to one group channel address (RMC1) by identical tenant address of Wi-Fi kit.

For individual usage of indoor units connected to an outdoor unit, installing multiple Wi-Fi kits allows classifying indoor units by group channel address (RMC1).

Diagram illustrating the concept of group channel addresses (1, 2, 3) and tenant addresses (Tenant address 1, 2, 3) for different areas like 'Hair shop', 'Café', 'Mart'. This is associated with the S-NET pro 2 software for setting group channel addresses and tenant addresses.

1. Install Wi-Fi kits as the number of groups to use.
   • The maximum number of Wi-Fi kits that can be connected to an outdoor unit module is 4.
   • The maximum number of indoor units that can be connected to a Wi-Fi kit is 16.

   NOTE: You can change the names of each Wi-Fi kit on your smartphone. You cannot change the names of other connected smartphones.

2. Set the tenant address for each Wi-Fi kit using the Wi-Fi kit setting function on the installation program (S-NET pro 2).

   Screenshot of the 'Setting Wi-Fi Kit' interface within S-NET pro 2. It shows fields for Address, Wi-Fi Kit MAC ADDRESS, and Tenant Address. Options include 'Search', 'Apply', and 'Close'. Step 1 indicates: 'Click Search to find connected Wi-Fi kits.'

2) Select one MAC address among searched Wi-Fi kits. MAC address can be found on the label inside of Wi-Fi kit.

3) Set tenant address. (Not Support, 0~F)

Enter the tenant address into S-NET pro 2; it will be applied as follows:

Ex.) If tenant address 2 is entered on Wi-Fi kit by S-NET pro 2, only indoor units assigned to 2 for RMC1 will be the target of controlling and monitoring.

4) Click Apply and the tenant address will be saved on the Wi-Fi kit.

NOTE: Refer to "Setting an indoor unit address and installation option" in the installation guide of the indoor unit to set the indoor unit group address (SEG9: 1, SEG11: RMC1). If you want to reset the tenant address, please contact Quietside/Samsung Tech Support at 888-699-6067. To control all indoor units classified by tenant addresses with one smartphone, each Wi-Fi kit should be registered on the smartphone. When using the multi-tenant function by Wi-Fi kit, upper controllers other than the OnOff controller (such as Touch centralized controller, DMS, etc.) can be installed at the same time.

Checking the Wi-Fi Kit

Diagram of the Wi-Fi kit front view showing the locations of the Power LED, Wi-Fi Connect LED, Wi-Fi Configure LED, AP Button, and Reset button.

LED Display Information

The following table describes the status of the LEDs:

Initializing User Data and Updating Wi-Fi Kit

Initializing User Data

If you want to initialize all user data to set the Wi-Fi kit to factory default status, press and hold the button (SW3) inside the Wi-Fi kit for 5 seconds. After releasing the button, all the lamps on the Wi-Fi kit turn on, and all user data is deleted.

Updating the Wi-Fi Kit by SD Card

Diagram showing the PCB with labeled components like 'D' and 'C', relevant for SD card insertion.

SD Card Types and Capacities:

1. Make an update directory on the SD card. Copy the latest S/W image and paste it into the update directory of the SD card.
2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot located inside the Wi-Fi kit.
3. Press the Reset button on the side of the Wi-Fi kit.
4. The lamp inside the Wi-Fi kit is turned on during the update.
   • When the update is completed correctly, the lamp is turned off.
   • When the update is completed incorrectly, the lamp blinks.
5. When the update fails, the Wi-Fi kit returns to the previous version upon restart. Retry the update, but if it still does not work, take the following measures:
   • Check the file for an error: change the update image (file).
   • Check the SD file for an error: change the SD card.
   • Check the PBA for an error: change the PBA.

Setting the Network

NOTE: This product supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) only. Before connecting the router to the Wi-Fi kit, check whether the DHCP server option function of your wired/wireless router is activated.

• Select a channel for the wired/wireless router. The channel should currently not be in use.
• The cipher mode of the wired/wireless router supports Open, WPA/TKIP, or WPA2/AES. Except for these modes, the Wi-Fi kit may not connect to the wired/wireless router. For 802.11n, WPA2/AES mode is recommended.
• The quality of wireless network connection can be affected by surrounding wireless circumstances.
• If an internet service provider permanently registers the user's PC or MAC address (Identification number) of the modem, the Wi-Fi kit may not be connected to the internet. Please contact the internet service provider and inquire about the internet connection process to connect a device (e.g., air conditioner) to the internet.
• If the internet service provider requires an ID or password to connect to the internet, the Wi-Fi kit may not be connected. In this case, you need to enter the ID or password every time you connect to the internet.
• Internet may not be available due to the firewall. Please contact the internet service provider and request a solution.
• Since some wired/wireless routers can send abnormal DNS (Domain Name Server) even though the internet is connected, the Wi-Fi kit may not connect to the internet. In this case, contact the suppliers of the wired/wireless router or the internet service provider.
• If you followed the internet service provider's directions but still cannot connect to the internet, contact Quietside/Samsung Tech support at 888-699-6067.
• If the wired/wireless router is connected to the Wi-Fi kit but the router is not connected to the internet, the lamp of the Wi-Fi kit ( ) blinks.

Specification of Wired/Wireless Router for Samsung Smart Air conditioner

• Please refer to the user manual for installation of your wired/wireless router.
• Wi-Fi kit supports Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz only.
• Wi-Fi kit supports the IEEE802.11 b/g/n communication protocol. (Samsung Electronics recommends use of IEEE802.11n.)
• If the wired/wireless router is not a Wi-Fi certified product, it may not be connected to the Wi-Fi kit.
• A certified wired/wireless router has a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo on the product package or in the user manual.

Starting Samsung Smart Home App

Downloading Samsung Smart Home App

You can download the Samsung Smart Home App by searching "Samsung Smart Home" on the Play Store, Galaxy Apps, and iPhone App Store.

• For Android phone:
  • Korean keyword: 삼성 스마트 홈
  • English keyword: Samsung Smart Home
• For iPhone:
  • Korean keyword: 스마트 홈
  • English keyword: Smart Home

NOTE: Samsung Smart Home App supports Android operating system 4.0 (ICS) or higher and is optimized with Samsung Smart phones (Galaxy S or Note series). If you run the App using a smartphone manufactured by other companies, some functions may operate differently. For iPhone users, the App supports iOS7 or higher. The UI of the Samsung Smart Home App can be changed for improvement of usability and performance without advanced notice and may differ from images in this manual.

Running the Samsung Smart Home App

Before using the Samsung Smart Home App, register your Samsung account.

• If you are a Samsung smartphone user, you can automatically log on to the App with your Samsung account.
• If you are not a Samsung smartphone user, the login page appears every time you use the Samsung Smart Home App.
• Search the country where the product will be used and press the Save button. This appears only once at the first operation.

NOTE: If you are a Samsung smartphone user but do not have a Samsung account, the Samsung account registration page appears every time you run the Samsung Smart Home App. If you do not have a Samsung account, press the 'Create account' button.

Connecting the Air Conditioner to Samsung Smart Home App

To control the air conditioner remotely, connect the air conditioner to the Samsung Smart Home app. Download and install the Samsung Smart Home app, then configure settings by following the instructions on the screen.

Starting System Air Conditioner App

Controlling the Air Conditioner with Samsung Smart Home App

You can skillfully control the air conditioner.

NOTE: Some functions may not be available depending on the indoor unit specifications.

Troubleshooting

Before you call a service center, please check the items in the table below.

Open Source Announcement

The software included in this product contains open-source software. You may obtain the complete corresponding source code for a period of three years after the last shipment of this product by sending an email to mailto:oss.request@samsung.com.

It is also possible to obtain the complete corresponding source code in a physical medium such as a CD-ROM; a minimal charge will be required.

The following URL leads to the download page of the source code made available and open-source license information related to this product: http://opensource.samsung.com/opensource/WIFIKIT/seq/0. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.

Disclaimer

Smart air conditioner APP can be altered without notice for quality improvement and also be deleted depending on the circumstances of manufacturing firms.