Daikin Wired Remote Controller Installation Manual

1. Safety Precautions

Please read these "Safety Precautions" carefully before installing the remote controller.

This manual classifies precautions into WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Be sure to follow all precautions below:

After completing installation, conduct a test operation to check for faults and explain to the customer how to operate the remote controller and cleaning it. Ask the customer to store the installation manual along with the operation manual for future reference.

WARNING

• Ask your dealer or qualified personnel to carry out installation work. Do not attempt to install the remote controller yourself. Improper installation may result in electric shocks or a fire.
• Consult your local dealer regarding relocation and reinstallation of the remote controller. Improper installation may result in electric shocks or a fire.
• Install the remote controller in accordance with the instructions in this installation manual. Improper installation may result in electric shocks or a fire.
• Be sure to use only the specified accessories and parts for installation work. Failure to use the specified parts may result in the remote controller falling down, electric shocks or a fire.
• Install the remote controller on a foundation that can withstand its mass. Insufficient strength may result in the remote controller falling down and causing injury.
• Make certain that all electrical work is carried out by qualified personnel according to the applicable legislation (note 1) and this installation manual, using a separate circuit. In addition, even if the wiring is short, make sure to use a wiring that has sufficient length and never connect additional wiring to make the length sufficient. Insufficient capacity of the power supply circuit or improper electrical construction may lead to electric shocks or a fire.
• (note 1) applicable legislation means “All international, national and local directives, laws, regulations and/or codes which are relevant and applicable for a certain product or domain”.
• Turn off the power before performing installation work. Touch with live parts may cause electric shocks.
• Do not disassemble, reconstruct or repair. Electric shock or a fire may cause.
• Make sure that all wiring is secured, using the specified wirings and ensuring that external forces do not act on the terminal connections or wirings. Improper connections or fixing may cause an overheat or a fire.
• The choice of materials and installations must comply with the applicable national and international standards.

CAUTION

• To avoid electric shocks due to entry of water or insects, fill the wiring through hole with putty.
• Do not operate with wet hands to avoid electric shocks.
• Do not wash the remote controller with water. It may result in electric shocks or a fire.
• Install the air conditioner, power supply wiring, remote controller wiring and transmission wiring at least 1 meter away from televisions or radios to prevent image interference or noise. (Depending on the radio waves, a distance of 1 meter may not be sufficient to eliminate the noise.)
• Do not install the remote controller in the following locations:
  1. Where there is oil mist, oil spray or vapour for example a kitchen. Resin parts may deteriorate and fall off.
  2. Where corrosive gas, such as sulfurous acid gas, is produced.
  3. Where there is machinery which emits electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves may disturb the control system, and cause a malfunction of the equipment.
  4. Where flammable gas may leak, where there is carbon fibre or ignitable dust suspensions in the air, or where volatile flammables such as thinner or gasoline are handled. Operating the unit in such conditions may result in a fire.
  5. High temperature area or directly flamed point. It may cause an overheat or a fire.
  6. Moist area, or place where may be exposed to water. If water enters inside of the remote controller, electrical components may fail. It may result in electric shocks or a fire.
• When remote controller's thermostat sensor is used, select the installation location considering the followings:
  • A place where average temperature in the room can be detected.
  • A place where is not exposed to direct sunlight.
  • A place where is far apart from heat source.
  • A place where is not affected by outdoor air due to door opening/closing or the like.

2. Accessories

The following accessories are included:

• Wood screw (M3.5×16) (2 pcs.)
• Small screw (M4×16) (2 pcs.)
• Clamp (1 pc.)
• Operation manual (1 pc.)
• Installation manual (1 pc.)
• Wiring retainer (1 pc.)

3. Remote Controller Installation Procedure

3-1 Determine where to install the remote controller.

Make sure to follow "1. Safety Precautions" when determining the location.

3-2 Make a wiring through hole on the wall if the wires are taken out from the back side.

Diagram shows an external view of the remote controller with dimensions for a through hole (Ø8-10). It indicates setting the center of the wall hole to the center of the wiring through hole on the controller lower case when making the hole. Dimensions shown are 40mm and 48.5mm.

CAUTION: If the hole size is too large or the location is not proper, the hole may come out from the controller.

3-3 Remove upper case.

Insert a screwdriver in the recess of the lower case to remove the upper case (2 points). The Printed Circuit Board is installed on the upper case. Take care not to damage the Printed Circuit Board with the screwdriver. Take care that dust or moisture does not touch the Printed Circuit Board.

Diagram shows inserting a screwdriver and twisting lightly for removal of the upper case from the lower case.

3-4 Determine the direction of controller wiring outlet (back outlet, left outlet, top left outlet, top center outlet).

• 3-4-1 Back outlet: Cut off resin area (hatched area).
• 3-4-2 Left outlet: Cut off thin area (hatched area) with nippers or the like, and then remove burr with a file or the like.
• 3-4-3 Top left outlet: Cut off thin area (hatched area) with nippers or the like, and then remove burr with a file or the like.
• 3-4-4 Top center outlet: Cut off thin area (hatched area) with nippers or the like, and then remove burr with a file or the like.

3-5 Conduct wiring.

CAUTION:

• 1. Switch box and transmission wiring are not attached.
• 2. Do not directly touch the Printed Circuit Board.

Wiring Specifications

*1. Some countries may require a shielded wiring. Refer to Installation manual attached to the indoor unit.

*2. This will be the total extended length in the system when doing group control.

Prepare the wiring for connection to the remote controller following these instructions.

Diagram shows preparing the wiring: peeling insulator and sheath to expose wires, with an approximate 10 mm length for each wire and a 10 mm difference between the two wires for easy connection. Cutting guideline of the wiring is shown.

Sheath stripping length:

• Approx. 150 mm for top left outlet
• Approx. 200 mm for top center outlet

Connect the terminals (P/P1, N/P2) of the remote controller to the terminals (P1, P2) of the indoor unit. (P1 and P2 have no polarities.)

3-5-1 Back outlet

Diagram shows the upper and lower cases of the remote controller. The wiring is connected to terminals inside the lower case. A clamp is used to secure the wiring at a wiring fixing point. A cross-section view (A-A) shows how the clamp secures the wiring.

3-5-2 Left outlet

Diagram shows the upper and lower cases with wiring connected to terminals. Indoor unit terminals P1P2 are shown.

3-5-3 Top left outlet

Diagram shows the upper and lower cases with wiring routed through a wiring retainer. A cross-section view (B-B) indicates installing the wiring retainer to prevent wiring pinching.

3-5-4 Top center outlet

Diagram shows the upper and lower cases with wiring routed through a wiring retainer. Indoor unit terminals P1P2 are shown.

3-6 Fixing procedure of lower case.

CAUTION:

• Perform the wiring apart from a power line not to receive electrical noise (external noise).
• Seal the wiring outlet hole securely with putty (field supply) to prevent entry of insects or the like.

In case of wiring a remote controller through top center outlet or back outlet, perform wiring through the outlet hole in the lower case before it is wall installed.

3-6-1 In the case of installation on the wall

Secure by using attached wood screws (2 pcs.). Diagram shows the lower case being mounted to a wall with wood screws.

3-6-2 In the case of installation on the switch box

Secure by using attached small screws (2 pcs.). Diagrams show mounting the lower case onto a switch box for 1 unit (installation pitch 28) and a switch box for 2 units (installation pitch 46). Optional accessory KJB211A or KJB111A is mentioned for switch box installation.

CAUTION:

• Select flat place for installation face as possible.
• And, do not tighten the installation screws too much not to deform the lower case.

3-7 Install the upper case as original condition.

• Align the upper case with tabs of the lower case (6 points), inset and install the upper case.
• Install the wiring with care to prevent pinching.
• Peel off a protective seal which is attached on the upper case.

Diagram shows the upper case being attached to the lower case.

4. Functions and menu items of remote controller buttons

4-1 Functions and menu items

The remote controller features an LCD screen and several buttons:

• (11) LCD (with backlight): Displays information. The backlight is lit for approximately 30 seconds by pressing any operation button.
• (1) Mode Selector button: Used to select the operation mode.
• (2) Airflow Setting button: Used to indicate the Airflow Rate (Air Volume/Fan Speed)/Airflow Direction screen.
• (3) Menu/Enter button: Used to indicate the Main menu or enter the selected setting item.
• (8) ON/OFF button: Starts or stops the system.
• (10) Cancel button: Used to return to the previous screen. Press and hold for 4 seconds or longer to display the Service Settings menu.
• (4) Up button (▲): Used to raise the set temperature or highlight the item above the current selection.
• (5) Down button (▼): Used to lower the set temperature or highlight the item below the current selection.
• (6) Right button (►): Used to highlight the next items on the right-hand side or change to the next screen per page.
• (7) Left button (◄): Used to highlight the next items on the left-hand side or change to the previous screen per page.
• (9) Operation lamp (Green): Lights up during operation. Blinks if a malfunction occurs.

Main menu

The Main menu includes options such as:

• Air Flow Direction
• Quick Start
• Ventilation
• Energy Saving Options
• Schedule
• Filter Auto Clean
• Maintenance Information
• Configuration
• Current Settings
• Clock & Calendar
• Language

*Depending on connected model

Service Settings menu

The Service Settings menu includes options such as:

• Test Operation
• Maintenance Contact
• Field Settings
• Min Setpoints Differential
• Group Address
• Indoor unit AirNet Address
• Outdoor unit AirNet Address
• Error History
• Indoor Unit Status
• Outdoor Unit Status
• Forced Fan ON
• Switch Main Sub Controller
• Filter Indicator
• Test Filter Auto Clean
• Brush/Filter Ind.
• Disable Filter Auto Clean

*Depending on connected model

CAUTION:

• Operate the button during backlight lit. However, ON/OFF may be operated concurrently with backlight lit.
• When 1 indoor unit is controlled by 2 remote controllers, the backlight of the remote controller which is operated first is lit.
• To operate Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, be sure to press the part with symbol "▲", "▼", "◄", or "►".

4-2 Displays for button operation descriptions

The screen displays can show menus, highlighted selected items, and instructions for button manipulation. For example, the Service Settings menu screen shows a list of options, with one item highlighted, and navigation buttons indicated.

5. Power-on

Before powering on:

• Check for completion of indoor/outdoor units wiring.
• Check for closing of control box lid of indoor and outdoor units.

5-1 Initial Display

After turning on the power, the following is displayed:

"Checking the connection. Please stand by."

During this display, the backlight does not light up by button operation.

When 1 indoor unit is controlled by 2 remote controllers:

Be sure to set the sub remote controller during the above display. Press and hold the Mode Selector button of the remote controller to be set for 4 seconds or longer. When the display changes from the main remote controller to the sub remote controller, the setting is completed.

CAUTION: If the sub remote controller is not set at power-on in the case of 1 indoor unit controlled by 2 remote controllers, "Error code: U5" is displayed in the connection checking screen. Select the sub remote controller by pressing the Mode Selector button of either one of the remote controllers for 4 seconds or longer. If the Basic screen is not displayed more than 2 minutes after "Sub RC" display, turn off the power and check the wiring.

5-2 Basic screen is displayed.

The basic screen shows the current mode (e.g., Cool) and temperature settings.

NOTE: When selecting a different language, refer to "12. Language" on page 23.

6. Field settings

6-1 Accessing Service Settings

Press and hold the Cancel button [⌫] for 4 seconds or longer. The Service Settings menu is displayed.

6-2 Selecting Field Settings

Select "Field Settings" in the Service Settings menu, and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. The Field settings screen is displayed.

6-3 Setting Mode No.

Highlight the Mode No., and select the desired "Mode No." by using the Up/Down buttons [▲▼]. For commonly-used field setting items, refer to pages 14 and 15.

6-4 Setting Unit No. (for individual setting per indoor unit)

In the case of setting per indoor unit during group control (When Mode No. such as 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 are selected), highlight the Unit No. and select "Indoor unit No." to be set by using the Up/Down buttons [▲▼]. (In the case of group setting, this operation is not needed.)

In the case of individual setting per indoor unit, current settings are displayed. And, SECOND CODE NO. " - " means no function.

6-5 Setting SECOND CODE NO.

Highlight the SECOND CODE NO. of the FIRST CODE NO. to be changed, and select the desired "SECOND CODE NO." by using the Up/Down buttons [▲▼]. Multiple identical mode number settings are available.

In the case of group setting, all of SECOND CODE NO. which may be set are displayed as " *". " * " is changed to SECOND CODE NO. to be set. And, SECOND CODE NO. " - " means no function.

6-6 Setting Confirmation

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. The setting confirmation screen is displayed.

6-7 Save Settings

Select "Yes" and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting details are saved and the Field settings screen returns.

6-8 Repeat for Multiple Settings

In the case of multiple setting changes, repeat "6-3" to "6-7".

6-9 Complete Changes

After all setting changes are completed, press the Cancel button [⌫] twice.

6-10 Initialization

The backlight goes out, and "Checking the connection. Please stand by." is displayed during initialization. After the initialization, the Basic screen returns.

CAUTION:

• When an optional accessory is installed on the indoor unit, settings of the indoor unit may be changed. Refer to the manual of the optional accessory.
• For field setting details of the outdoor unit, refer to Installation manual attached to the outdoor unit.

Field Settings Table

Notes:

1. Though setting is performed totally in the group, set Mode No. in the parenthesis when individual setting per indoor unit or checking after the setting should be performed.
2. SECOND CODE NO. at factory shipment is set to "01". However for the following cases it is not "01":
   
   • Airflow direction range setting (except Round flow cassette)…"02"
   • Thermostat sensor in remote controller (SPLIT system only)…"02"
   • Thermostat sensor in remote controller for auto mode and Setback function only……"02"
   • Setback function "04"
3. Any function which the indoor unit does not have is not displayed.

7. Test operation method (in the case of SPLIT system)

* In the case of VRV system, refer to the manual attached to the outdoor unit.

Also refer to installation manuals attached to the indoor unit and the outdoor unit.

Before test operation:

• Check that wiring work of the indoor unit and the outdoor unit is completed.
• Check that control box lid of the indoor unit and the outer panel and piping cover of the outdoor unit are closed.
• After refrigerant piping, drain piping and electric wiring are completed, clean the inside of the indoor unit and decoration panel.
• Perform the test operation according to following procedure.

7-1 Power On Timing

To protect the compressor, turn on the power to the outdoor unit at least 6 hours prior to test operation.

7-2 Confirm Stop Valves

Confirm that stop valves of both liquid side and gas side are opened. Make sure that outer panel and piping cover are closed before operation (danger of electric shock).

* After air purge by vacuum pump, refrigerant pressure may not rise even though the stop valve is opened. The reason is that refrigerant system of the outdoor unit is blocked by electric expansion valve or the like. Operation is no problem.

Notes for backlight:

• The backlight will be lit for approximately 30 seconds by pressing any operation button.
• Operate the buttons during the backlight lit. However, ON/OFF can be operated concurrently with the backlight lit.

7-3 Select Cool mode

Press the Mode Selector button [❄️] to select Cool mode.

7-4 Access Service Settings

Press and hold the Cancel button [⌫] for 4 seconds or longer. Service Settings menu is displayed.

7-5 Select Test Operation

Select "Test Operation" in the Service Settings menu, and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Basic screen returns and "Test Operation" is displayed.

7-6 Start Test Operation

Press the ON/OFF button [⏻] within about 10 seconds. The test operation starts. Check operation condition for 3 minutes.

* Note) In the case of above-mentioned procedures 7-5 and 7-6 in reverse order, test operation can start as well.

7-7 Select Airflow Setting

Press the Airflow Setting button [?].

7-8 Select Airflow Direction

Select airflow direction setting by pressing the Right button [►] on the setting screen. Use the Up/Down buttons [▲▼] to change the airflow direction.

7-9 Confirm Airflow Direction

After the operation of airflow direction is confirmed, press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Basic screen returns.

7-10 Access Service Settings Again

Press and hold the Cancel button [⌫] for 4 seconds or longer in the Basic screen. Service Settings menu is displayed.

7-11 Select Test Operation (for normal operation check)

Select "Test Operation" in the Service Settings menu, and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Basic screen returns and normal operation is conducted. *Note) Test operation will automatically finish in 30 minutes.

7-12 Check Functions

Check the functions according to the operation manual.

7-13 Power Off After Test Operation

When the decoration panel is not installed, turn off the power after the test operation finishes.

• If the interior finish work is not completed when the test operation is finished, for protection of the air conditioner ask the customer not to operate the air conditioner until the interior finish work is completed. If the air conditioner is operated, the inside of the indoor units may be polluted by substances generated from the coating and adhesives used for the interior finish work and cause water splash and leakage.

CAUTION:

• If operation is not available due to any malfunction, refer to following Malfunction diagnosis method.
• After the test operation finishes, check that malfunction (error) code history is not displayed in the Maintenance Information screen of the Main menu according to the following procedure.

8. Checking procedure of Malfunction (Error) History

Remote controller display and possible causes:

* Though "Checking the connection. Please stand by." is displayed for 90 seconds at maximum after turn on the power supply, this does not mean a malfunction. (Determine after 90 seconds.)

8-1 Access Service Settings

Press and hold the Cancel button [⌫] for 4 seconds or longer in the Basic screen. Service Settings menu is displayed.

8-2 Select Error History

Select "Error History" in the Service Settings menu, and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. The Error History menu screen is displayed.

8-3 Select RC Error History

Select "RC Error History" in the Error History menu, and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Malfunction (Error) codes and Unit No. can be confirmed in the RC Error History screen.

8-4 View Latest Records

In the Malfunction (Error) History, 10 items from the latest are displayed in order.

8-5 Return to Basic Screen

Press the Cancel button [⌫] in the RC Error History screen 3 times. The Basic screen returns.

9. Registration method of the Maintenance Contact

• Registration of the service contact.

9-1 Access Service Settings

Press and hold the Cancel button [⌫] for 4 seconds or longer in the Basic screen. Service Settings menu is displayed.

9-2 Select Maintenance Contact Menu

Select "Maintenance Contact" in the Service Settings menu, and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Maintenance Contact menu screen is displayed.

9-3 Select Maintenance Contact Option

Select "Maintenance Contact", and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎].

9-4 Enter Telephone Number

Enter the telephone number. Numeric values can be varied by using the Up/Down buttons [▲▼]. Enter from the left end, and blank digits should be left as "-".

9-5 Confirm Settings

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting confirmation screen is displayed.

9-6 Save Settings

Select "Yes" and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting details are determined and the Service Settings menu screen returns.

9-7 Return to Basic Screen

Press the Cancel button [⌫] once. The Basic screen returns.

10. Confirmation of registered details

10-1 View Maintenance Information

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎] in the Basic screen. The Main menu is displayed. Select "Maintenance Information" in the Main menu, and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Registered details are displayed.

10-2 Return to Basic Screen

Press the Cancel button [⌫] twice. The Basic screen returns.

11. Clock & Calendar

11-1 Access Clock & Calendar

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎] in the Basic screen. The Main menu is displayed. Select "Clock & Calendar" in the Main menu, press the Menu/Enter button [⏎].

11-2 Select Date & Time

Press the Up/Down buttons [▲▼] to select "Date & Time" on the Clock & Calendar screen.

* The Date & Time screen will appear when the Menu/Enter button is pressed.

11-3 Set Date and Time

Select "Year", "Month", "Day" and time by using the Left/Right buttons [◄►] and set by using the Up/Down buttons [▲▼] in the Date & Time screen. Press and hold the button for continuous change of the numeric value.

* Day of the week is set automatically.

11-4 Confirm Settings

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting confirmation screen is displayed.

11-5 Save Settings

Select "Yes" and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting details are confirmed and Basic screen returns.

* If duration of power outage exceeds 48 hours, reset is needed.

12. Language

12-1 Access Language Settings

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎] in the Basic screen. The Main menu is displayed. Select "Language" in the Main menu, press the Menu/Enter button [⏎].

12-2 Select Language

Press the Down/Up buttons [▼▲] to select the desired language on the Language screen. Available languages include: English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, Português, Nederlands, русский, Ελληνικά, Türkçe, Polski.

Setting details are confirmed and Basic screen returns.

13. Prohibit buttons

• Restriction of the number of operable buttons.

13-1 Access Lock Function

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎] in the Basic screen. The Main menu is displayed. Normally, "Lock function" is not shown in Main menu. Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎] for 4 seconds to display the "Lock function".

13-2 Select Lock Function

Select "Lock function" in the Main menu, press the Menu/Enter button [⏎].

13-3 Select Prohibit Buttons

Select "Prohibit Buttons" in the menu, press the Menu/Enter button [⏎].

13-4 Set Button Restrictions

Select "Up/Down/L/R", "ON/OFF", "Mode", "Fan Speed" by using the Left/Right buttons [◄►] and set by using the Up/Down buttons [▲▼]. Options are UNLOCK or LOCK.

13-5 Confirm Settings

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting confirmation screen is displayed.

13-6 Save Settings

Select "Yes" and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting details are confirmed and Basic screen returns.

If you want to restrict the number of operable buttons on the remote controller to be defined as "sub", start with only connecting this controller to the unit. Make sure that this controller is set to "main" (factory set) first, change the restrictions to the setting you prefer and only then set the remote controller to "sub".

13-7 Lock Menu Button

To lock menu buttons in Basic screen, proceed as follows:

1. Keep the "◄" button pressed.
2. Press the 3 other indicated keys simultaneously while keeping the "◄" button pressed.

To unlock menu buttons in Basic screen, follow the same procedure.

NOTE: When pressing a prohibited button, the "?" symbol will be displayed.

14. Prohibit Function

• Restriction of the number of operable functions.

14-1 Access Lock Function

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎] in the Basic screen. The Main menu is displayed. As usual, "Lock function" is not shown in Main menu. Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎] for 4 seconds to display the "Lock function".

14-2 Select Lock Function

Select "Lock function" in the Main menu, press the Menu/Enter button [⏎].

14-3 Select Function prohibition

Select "Function prohibition" in the menu, press the Menu/Enter button [⏎].

14-4 Set Function Restrictions

Select function by using the Left/Right buttons [◄►] and set by using the Up/Down buttons [▲▼]. Options are UNLOCK or LOCK.

14-5 Confirm Settings

Press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting confirmation screen is displayed.

14-6 Save Settings

Select "Yes" and press the Menu/Enter button [⏎]. Setting details are confirmed and Basic screen returns.

If you want to restrict the number of operable functions on the remote controller to be defined as "sub", start with only connecting this controller to the unit. Make sure that this controller is set to "main" (factory set) first, change the restrictions to the setting you prefer and only then set the remote controller to "sub".

NOTE: When a function is prohibited, the "?" symbol will be displayed next to the function in the Main menu screen.