HITACHI PC-ARC Series Eco Compact Controller Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: Hitachi

HITACHI PC-ARC Series Eco Compact Controller

Eco–Compact Controller

Climate control in a compact size

Great value for money that combines the best of form and function.
Minimalist design aesthetic that reflects Hitachi’s Duality Design philosophy.

Stylish & Intuitive

With distinctive curves and an aesthetic inspired by Hitachi’s Duality Design philosophy, the Eco-Compact Controller is stylish, ergonomic, cost-effective, and convenient. Enjoy climate control made easy through an optimised interface with easy-to-understand pictograms for a truly intuitive user experience.

Ideal for

Budget-sensitive VRF projects
Users who prefer simple controls
Functional spaces

With Near-field communication (NFC) contactless-enabled system commissioning via the airCloud Tap smartphone app, you can now save, copy, and transfer settings to the Eco-Compact Controller with a simple tap.

Easy access to essential controls

Simplified navigation enables users to change temperatures and adjust essential controls directly from the home screen in one touch.

Set temperature with 0.5C precision*

Operation modes

Fan speed

Louvers’ positions

Supports easy maintenance

A filter symbol appears when it’s time to clean the filter.In the event of an error, the error code and the related indoor unit number is clearly displayed for ease of maintenance.

Alarm Icon
Indoor Unit No. (Refrigerant system)
Indoor Unit No. (Refrigerant system)
Alarm Code

Special features

For residential users: set the Sleep mode timer NEW to graduallychange the room temperature for a better night’s sleep. The unit will turn off automatically after a set time.

For hotels: interlock the Eco-Compact Controller with your hotel key card receiver and activate setback temperature while guest is away

Energy-saving features

The Eco-Compact Controller includes energy-saving features to minimize unnecessary AC operation.

The Peak-Cut feature enables users to save even more energy during peak consumption periods

Weekly scheduling automatically turns the indoor unit on/off at set times, great for classrooms, retail businesses or other premises with regular opening hours.

Accrued comfort

Include GentleCool, which controls the discharged air temperature for a smooth cooling down and prevents cold drafts

AutoBoost activates for 30 minutes every time the AC is turned on, helping the room reach the desired temperature faster with a powerful automatic mode, which is ideal for meeting rooms and other areas requiring fast temperature reach.

Embedded IR receiver

For use with the Wireless Remote Controller.
Ideal for indoor units without embedded IR receiver (ex: ducted units)

When IR receiver receives the commands, the buzzer sounds.
*Compatible HCRB10NEWQ and PC-LH7QE/PC-LH7QE1 wireless controllers

airCloud Tap: Use your phone to set the controller!

The Eco-Compact controller is embedded with NFC functionality, enabling short- distance communication between your controller and the phone. Use NFC commissioning to set up the Eco-Compact Controller via the airCloud Tap app.
airCloud Tap time-saving tip
Save your setting preferences inside the app to quickly apply them again later. A simple tap is all it takes to copy, paste and apply your saved settings. This is particularly useful for multiple zones with similar needs, e.g. hotel guestrooms, office meeting rooms, condominium units, etc. Users can specify all the settings for one zone, save them, then apply these settings to other zones in one tap .

App highlights

Installation & commissioning

Function selection Browse over 140 features and edit settings quickly via the app.
Date/Time setting Import time and date settings from your mobile phone directly into the Controller.

Operation

On/Off Scheduling Quickly set and copy schedules for multiplezone building

Maintenance & service

Troubleshooting Complete service check data is displayed including connected indoor and outdoor units, refrigeration cycle information, sensor data, and more.
Error alarm & history Error alarm codes and their descriptions are displayed on the app; error histories can be forwarded to support the servicing of controllers.

Simple ‘Read & Write’ process

Activate the NFC function on the controller.
Open the airCloud Tap app and tap the controller with your phone to create a connection.
Edit the desired settings on your phone. You don’t need to be close to the controller while editing
Tap the controller again with your phone to write the new settings and apply them to the controller.

Available in selected countries from December 2021

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Available in selected countries from January 2022.

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airCloud Tap is available for free through your local smartphone app store.
All that’s required is a quick sign up with minimal personal information.

Specifications

Set Temperature
Operation mode
Run indicator
On/Off button
Operation mode button
Fan speed button
Menu buttons
Directional key
Fan speed
Louver direction
Current time

Eco-Compact wired remote controller	PC-ARC-*
Power Supply	Powered by indoor unit, 15VDC±10%
Dimensions	W 90mm × H 90mm × D 15.5mm(thinnest part) W 90mm × H 90mm × D

18.5mm(thickest part)
Weight| 100g (approx.)
Installation| Indoor, on the wall or switch box
Connection capacity| Up to 16 indoor units (with the same wired remote controller)

Example of System Configuration

Possibility of 2 Wired Controller Connection

Up to 16 IDU Connection
Example of System Configuration

Features & Controls List

Controller setting

Current time display
Clock synchronization with central controller NEW
Room Temperature display
˚C/˚F unit selection
Backlight
Embedded IR receiver NEW
Embedded thermistor
NFC airCloud Tap communication NEW
Language: English (+ Arabic in PC-ARC-U)
Essential AC controls
Start/Stop
Set temperature
Louver position (air flow direction)
Fan Speed
Operation mode
Advanced user controls
Operation schedule
Schedule ON/OFF
Simple timer
Sleep Mode timer NEW
Comfort setting (GentleCool)
AutoBoost
Individual louver control (for ceiling cassettes)
Power saving setting (Peak-cut)
Filter sign (time) reset
Installation & Service
Function selection
Test run
Input & output settings
Operation lock
Temperature upper and lower limits
Prohibition after forced stop
Alarm monitor, Alarm reset
Alarm history
Emergency operation
Indoor unit address and refrigerant system No. change
Check 1, Check 2 (troubleshooting)
Controller Self-check

The Eco-Compact Controller does not support the following functions: cassette elevating grille, FrostWash, and motion sensor-related features. Please note this is not an exhaustive list

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