5.5 Enabling/Disabling Service Reminder Liability Please read the instructions before installing this AirTouch Zoning Control System. Polyaire Pty Ltd does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage that may occur as a result of the incorrect installation of this AirTouch Control System.
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5.6.7 Set AC set point ranges 5.6.8 Multiple Ducted Systems 5.6.9 Groups in each ducted system 5.7 System Info 5.8 Setting up Wi-Fi connection 5.9 Testing Damper On/Off 6. Wiring Diagrams 7. Downloading and Installing AirTouch 2+ App 8. Troubleshooting...
AC gateways are for full control of most major brand ducted systems such as Daikin, Panasonic, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba, LG, Hitachi, Samsung, Carrier, Rinnai, Midea, Braemar and Gree. Each gateway comes with a RS485 cable for connecting the gateway with AirTouch 2+. Components...
2. Configuration AirTouch 2+ System is a star architecture system that allows communications between AirTouch 2+ main control module, extension module, AC unit, WiFi router (to connect to smart phones and internet), up to 16 zone dampers, and up to two consoles. Figure below shows the connection of devices such as the WiFi router, AC indoor PCB, extension module, console, and eight dampers to the main module.
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Eight motorized dampers can be connected to the main control module. Nine dampers and above (up to 16) will need the extension module. The wiring of the AirTouch 2+ system is straightforward. A cable with central latched plugs connects a motorized damper to the relevant output port clearly marked on the main or extension module.
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Note: Install the console at least 20mm away from any other wall control to avoid potential interference. Unit Unit Unit Unit Gateway Gateway Gateway Gateway Indoor Unit 1 Indoor Unit 2 Indoor Unit 3 Indoor Unit 4 Supply Air Sensors (Optional) To Zone Dampers To Zone Dampers Extension Module...
3. Pre-Installation Good planning leads to a successful zone system installation. Before installing and commissioning a zoning system, please complete the following listed tasks: Decide how many zones (dampers) are to be controlled in the system. Group zones according to customer’s requirements. Each group initially has one zone but can have up to a maximum of four zones (Example: There could be one or more zones going into a common area such as Kitchen/ Dining or Family/Dining room).
4. Components Installation 4.1 Mount the main and/or extension modules (if using more than 8 zones) by screwing the boxes to a roof frame or Polyaire Diffusion Fitting (PDF). Do not place the modules on top of the indoor unit. The high temperature between the roof and the indoor unit can damage the electronic components over time.
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4.6 Mount the supply air sensor in the supply air duct between the fan coil and the first damper and push the plug of supply air temperature sensor into the socket on the main module. 4.7 Connect the console to the ‘T’ port on the main module.
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4.10 Replace the side covers back on the main control and extension module once finished setting and commissioning. 4.11 Fit the Console to wall The plastic casing of the console consists of two halves. The front cover contains the PCB board along with the LCD/console. The back cover attaches to the wall as a mounting base.
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d. Cut the rectangular hole for the cable and fix the back base to the wall by using four screws on the marked positions. e. Retrieve the console cable (from main control module) out of the cable hole and plug it into the console. f.
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g. Gently push the front cover against the wall and make sure the back of front cover is flash against the wall. And then push the front cover downwards with two figures holding the top side of the front cover where there are two slots till the two snap-ons click in.
5. Recommended Commissioning Procedure When the AirTouch 2+ is first powered up, the Privacy Agreement page will come up. The installer or owner has to agree with the agreement to proceed with commissioning of the system. Tick to agree and press the Continue button to proceed.
5.1 Parameters 5.1.1 Total Groups in the System For the purpose of group status display and spill zone calculation, the system needs to know the total number of groups to be installed. The factory default number is 8. IMPORTANT: This number must be equal to the total group number used in the system as planned in Pre-Installation process.
5.1.7 Supply Air Sensors Up to four supply air sensors can be used in AirTouch 2+. They can be used for helping identify the actual mode of the AC unit when it’s set to Auto mode. Or they will be needed for the ducted systems without a gateway.
The main module is for the zones in one AC and the extension module is for the zone in another. Electronic balancing feature of AirTouch 2+ offers the flexibility of balancing the amount of airflow to each zone electronically. Once the opening position of the damper is set, the damper will only open to this position.
5.3 Grouping Zones For ease of control operation, multiple zones can be grouped together. The grouped zones are treated as one group with its own name and turned on or off together. Individual balanced damper position is not affected by grouping, which means zone balancing can be conducted before or after grouping.
5.4 Spill or Bypass Spill or bypass mode is a safety feature of the AirTouch 2+ system to prevent pressure from building up and causing duct damage. This usually occurs if someone has turned off all groups while the A/C unit is pumping air into the system leading to a pressure build-up (and potential of duct puncture, blow-offs or joints splitting).
5.5 Enabling/Disabling Service Reminder There is a built-in service reminder in the system for half year, one year and two years to automatically display an alert notifying customers that the air conditioning system is due for service. Installers can also use this feature to leave their details such as their names and contact number.
But the AC names are still editable. In this case, AirTouch 2+ will have full control of the ACs such as operation modes, fan speeds and set point. The available gateways for the relevant ACs are Daikin, Panasonic, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Toshiba, LG, Hitachi, Samsung, Carrier, Rinnai, Actron (Slim), Midea, Haier, Braemar and Gree.
5.6.3 Choose AC Control Thermistor AC control temperature can be measured from AC (its wall controller or return air sensor) or the AirTouch 2+ console sensor. When there are two consoles installed in the system, the AC control sensor can be AC, Touchpad1, Touchpad2 or average of the two touchpad sensors.
To save energy, the AC set points can be confined in a range. Two ranges can be set in the AirTouch 2+, one for Cool mode and the other for Heat mode. Their values should be set within the ranges given by the AC manufacturer in the speci- fications.
With WiFi connected to the home router which has internet access, AirTouch 2+ will be able to update online and be accessed outside the home. Go to WiFi Connection section in the quick access menu to connect the AirTouch 2+ to the home router. The available WiFi networks will appear. Choose the correct one and key in the password to connect.
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The AirTouch 2+ console can also be used as a hotspot. Mobile devices can connect to it and run the AirTouch 2+ app to control the system. In this case, the mobile app cannot be used over the internet. Tick Enable Hotspot and configure the hotspot as required.
5.9 Testing Damper On/Off Switch on the air conditioner and set AC mode to Fan. Enter the home screen of AirTouch 2+. Touch the group buttons to turn groups on or off to check if the dampers are correctly connected by feeling the air at the outlet.
Refer to Dip Switch settings (if applicable) on the Gateway Drawings below. • After completing wiring and setting the dip switches, turn power ON. AC Indoor, Gateway and AirTouch 2+ can be powered up at the same time, but power up AC Indoor and Gateway no later than the AirTouch 2+.
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( 657212 ) Commissioning notes Wire AirTouch 2+, gateway and AC indoor as per diagram below and leave the dipswitches on the gateway at their default position if the Daikin wall controller is connected as Master. Make sure all wires are connected properly.
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Restart the AC and gateway first and then power up AirTouch. Or power them up at the same time. 4. If Daikin wall controller is to be used with AirTouch as Main, set the gateway to Sub. If AirTouch sensors are used for AC temperature control:...
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3. Remove the Panasonic wall after commissioning and set the gateway as the Master by switching position one of S1 to On (1) 4. If AirTouch 2+ sensors are to be used for AC temperature control, go to AirTouch 2+ AC setting and select proper sensor/combination.
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( 657213 ) Wiring Diagram Firmware Version After 2.3 Wiring Diagrams contd.
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Panasonic wall controller can be wired to R1 and R2 in parallel with the gateway 3. Remove the Panasonic wall controller after commissioning 4. If AirTouch 2+ sensors are to be used for AC temperature control, go to AirTouch 2+ AC setting and select proper sensor/combination. Wiring Diagrams contd.
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( 657213 ) Wiring Diagram Firmware Version Before 2.3 Wiring Diagrams contd.
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The Panasonic wall controller can be wired to R1 and R2 in parallel with the gateway. 3. Remove the Panasonic wall controller after commissioning. 4. If AirTouch sensors are to be used for AC temperature control, go to AirTouch AC setting and select the proper sensor. Wiring Diagrams contd.
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3. Remove the Toshiba wall controller if it is not to be used after commissioning. Otherwise, Toshiba’s wall controller should be always set as Follower 4. If AirTouch 2+ sensors are used for AC temperature control, go to AirTouch 2+ AC Setup in Installer’s Settings and chose the proper temperature sensor for AC control.
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( 657214 ) Commissioning notes Wire AirTouch 2+, gateway and AC indoor as per diagram below and leave the dipswitches on the gateway at their default position. Make sure all wires are connected properly. 2. Initialise the AC Unit with Fujitsu AC Wall Controller connected. The Fujitsu wall controller can be wired to B, W and R in parallel with the gateway 3.
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If AirTouch sensors are not used and the Fujitsu wall controller is not connected, the AC control sensor has to be set to AC return air sensor. The AirTouch screen will show AirTouch sensors’ temperature as Home Temp or Control Sensor value.
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Beware of the different dip switch settings for firmware before 2.0 and after 2.0 (including 2.0) 2. Wire AirTouch 2+, gateway and AC indoor as per diagram below and leave the dipswitches on the gateway at their default position. Make sure all wires are connected properly.
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AC temperature control: Turn off power and disconnect the AC Wall Controller and set position 1 of S1 on the gateway to ON (1). Then restart the AC and gateway first and then power up AirTouch 2+. Or power them up at the same time.
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1 of S1 on the gateway to ON (1). Then restart the AC and gateway first and then power up AirTouch 2+. Or power them up at the same time. 4. If AirTouch 2+ sensors are used for AC temperature control: Go to AirTouch 2+ AC setting and choose the proper sensor from the Control Thermistor list on AC setup.
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( 657220 ) Commissioning Notes Wire AirTouch 2+, gateway and AC indoor as per diagram below and leave the dipswitches on the gateway at their default position. Make sure all wires are connected properly. 2. Initialise the AC Unit with Hitachi AC Wall Controller connected. The Hitachi wall controller can be wired to A and B terminals in parallel with the gateway.
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( 657222 ) Commissioning Notes Wire AirTouch 2+, gateway and AC indoor as per diagram below and leave the dipswitches on the gateway at their default position. Make sure all wires are connected properly. 2. Change mode 10 value to 01 via AC Wall Controller.
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3. In default, AC will use its own return air sensor as control sensor. Installers can set the AC control thermistor to an AirTouch 2+ sensor by going to AC setup in Installer’s Settings of AirTouch 2+.
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Make sure all wires are connected properly. 2. Initialise the AC Unit. If AirTouch 2+sensors are used for AC temperature control: • Settings on the AirTouch 2+: choose from Control Thermistor list in the Installer’s AC Setup.
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14kW and below and some of the old indoor models starting with “NS”). Commissioning Notes Wire AirTouch 2+, gateway and AC indoor as per diagram and leave the dipswitches on the gateway at their default position. Make sure all wires are connected properly.
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No-NASA ( 657217 ) Wiring Diagram - New Version Wiring Diagrams contd.
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No-NASA ( 657217 ) Wiring Diagram - Old Version Wiring Diagrams contd.
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3. In default, AC will use its own return air sensor as control sensor. Installers can set the AC control thermistor to an AirTouch 2+ sensor by going to AC detail setting in Installer’s Settings of AirTouch 2+.
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Multiple Gateways If AirTouch 2+ is to control more than one AC unit, gateways for multiple ACs can be joined in serial as shown in the wiring above. Each gateway will be set with a unique gateway address and as required for the AC connected.
AirTouch 2+ app will run straight away and the control interface will come up. If the mobiles and AirTouch 2+ are not in the same WiFi network, you’ll need internet connection (by other WiFi or 3G/4G network) and password to run the app.
8. Troubleshooting Problem Solution Error Code Gateway is connected but AC is not powered or the FFFF or FFFC communication to AC is lost. Error Code Communication to gateway is lost. Gateway switch setting FFFE issue or faulty gateway. Troubleshooting...
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