Intesis IN485UNI001I000 Universal IR Air Conditioner User Manual

Modbus RTU interface for infrared HVAC integration
Compatible with IR-enabled AC units, from most brands
USER MANUAL
Issue date: 04/2021 r1.1 ENGLISH

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Presentation

Intesis gateway IN485UNI001I100 provides full integration of infrared-enabled air conditioners into Modbus RTU (EIA-485) networks.
Compatible with most AC units equipped with an IR receiver

Main features

• Reduced dimensions and quick installation
• Compatible with most AC brands, infrared enabled models
• Wall or desktop (surface) mounted. Reduced dimensions for easy installation.
• Direct connection to Modbus RTU over EIA-485 as a slave device
• Up to 63 interfaces can be connected to the Modbus network
• Auto-learn function for quick and easy setup of IR remote control
• Mini USB port for connection to config software. It is also used for power supply
• Power adapter included (EU, UK, USA and AU plugs supplied).
• Simultaneous control of the AC unit both from Modbus and from IR remote controller.

Quick setup

1. Connect the interface via mini USB to the PC (cable not included, Mini-USB Type Mini B)
2. Configure your device using Intesis MAPS configuration software (Check Intesis MAPS User Manual for detailed description).
3. Install the interface in proximity of the AC indoor unit and connect it to the power supply. Check the interface location that best fits the installation (More at chapter 3. Device Installation ). Use parrot mode to verify the device location.
4. Connect RS485 to Modbus RTU network.

IMPORTANT: Power supply
The interface is USB-powered. If not connected to a computer for setting or testing routines from the Config Tool, the USB port should be feeding 5 Volts DC from the power adapter (included)

Device Installation

This Intesis device is equipped with four infrared (IR) emitters and one IR receiver. Two emitters point at the front, two are 45º oriented, downwards, one for each side. The receiver gets feedback from the IR wireless remote controller, so the AC unit status is reported to the Modbus system.

3.1 Device emplacement and IR connection
Intesis IN485UNI001I100 is intended for surface mount, either wall or desktop. Different emplacements are acceptable, as shown in figures below.

Case A: Placed side-by-side with the AC unit. The signal will travel from the Intesis device to the AC unit taking advantage of the rebounds on the floor or furniture present in the room.
Case B: Placed in front of the AC unit. The signal will travel from the Intesis device directly to the AC unit.
Case C: Below the AC unit. In this case, the signal will travel from the Intesis device to the AC unit taking advantage of the rebounds on the wall in front of it or other furniture.
Case D: Desktop mount. The signal will travel directly from the Intesis device to the AC unit

Connection to EIA-485
Notice the EIA-485 screw terminal block at the back of the device:

Modbus Interface Specification

Modbus physical layer
IN485UNI001I100 implements a Modbus RTU Slave interface, to be connected to an EIA-485 bus. It performs an 8N2 communication (8 data bits, no parity and 2 stop bit) with several available baud rates (2400 bps, 4800 bps, 9600  bps default-, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, 76800 bps and 115200 bps).
It  also supports 8N1 communication (8 data bits, no parity and 1 stop bit).
Modbus Registers
All registers are type “16-bit unsigned Holding Register” and they use the standard Modbus big endian notation. the Modbus big endian notation.
4.2.1 AC Control and status registers
IN485UNI001I100 has the following Modbus Maps to control and monitor the AC unit. Consider that this table shows the maximum range of values available in every Modbus register and that it will be adapted to the IR control to simulate in every application.

Register Address (protocol address)| Register Address
(PLC address)| R/W| Description
---|---|---|---
0| 1| R/W| AC unit On/Off
§   0: Off
§   1: On
1| 2| R/W| AC unit Mode1
§   0: Auto
§   1: Heat
§   2: Dry
§   3: Fan
§   4: Cool
2| 3| R/W| AC unit Fan Speed1
§   0: Auto
§   1: FS1
§   2: FS2
§   …
§   9: FS9
3| 4| R/W| AC unit Vertical Vane Position1
§   0: Auto
§   1: Pos1
§   2: Pos2
§   …
§   7: Pos7
§   10: Swing
4| 5|

R/W

| AC unit Temperature Setpoint 2,3,3
§   -32768 (Initialization value)
§   16..31 (ºC) (0 = undetermined)
§   61..86 (ºF) (0 = undetermined)
5| 6| R| AC unit Ambient Temperature ¡Error! Marcador no definido. ,2,3
§   18..30 (ºC) (0 = undetermined)
§   64,4..86 (ºF) (0 = undetermined)
 |  |  | §   0x8000 No setpoint sent from the Remote controller
---|---|---|---
7| 8|

R/W

| IN485UNI001I100 Disablement4
§   0: IN485UNI001I100 enabled (Default value)
§   1: IN485UNI001I100 disabled
8| 9|

R/W

| AC Remote Control Disablement5
§   0: Remote Control enabled (Default value)
§   1: Remote Control disabled
9| 10| R/W| AC unit Operation Time
§   0..65535 (hours). Counts the time the AC unit is in “On” state.
26| 27| R/W| AC unit Horizontal Vane Position ¡Error! Marcador no definido.
§   0: Auto
§   1: Pos1
§   2: Pos2
§   …
§   7: Pos7
§   10: Swing
27| 28| R/W| AC unit Vertical Vane Pulse ¡Error! Marcador no definido.

§   1: Pulse

34| 35| R/W| AC unit Horizontal Vane Pulse ¡Error! Marcador no definido.
§   1: Pulse
70| 71| R| Relative humidity
§   0-100% relative huminity
21| 22| R| Max. number of fan speeds
Maximum number of fan speeds available.

24

|

25

|

R

| AC max setpoint ¡Error! Marcador no definido. ,2,3
§   -32768 (Initialization value) Upper limit for setpoint setting
25| 26| R| AC min setpoint ¡Error! Marcador no definido.,2,3
§   -32768 (Initialization value) Lower limit for setpoint setting
200| 201| R/W| Parrot Mode
§   0: Not active
§   1: Active

4.2.3 Device Registers

Register Address (protocol address)| Register Address

(PLC address)

| R/W| Description
---|---|---|---
1100| 1101| R/W| Reset operation at startup:
§   0: Don’t send status to AC
§   1: Send status to AC
1101| 1102| R/W| AC unit On/Off at startup
§   0: Off
§   1: On
1102| 1103| R/W| AC unit Mode at startup 5
§   0: Auto
§   1: Heat
§   2: Dry
§   3: Fan
§   4: Cool

1103| 1104| R/W| AC unit Fan Speed at startup1
§   0: Auto
§   1: FS1
§   2: FS2
§   …
§   9: FS9
---|---|---|---
1104| 1105| R/W| AC unit Temperature Setpoint at startup 6,7,3
§   -32768 (Initialization value)
§   16..31 (ºC) (0 = undetermined) 61..86 (ºF) (0 = undetermined)
1105| 1106| R/W| AC unit U/D Vane Position at startup ¡Error! Marcador no definido.
§   0: Auto
§   1: Pos1
§   2: Pos2
§   …
§   7: Pos7
§   10: Swing
1106| 1107| R/W| AC unit L/R Vane Position at startup ¡Error! Marcador no definido.
§   0: Auto
§   1: Pos1
§   2: Pos2
§   …
§   7: Pos7
§   10: Swing

4.2.3 Device Registers

Register Address (protocol address)| Register Address

(PLC address)

| R/W| Description
---|---|---|---
14| 15| R| Modbus RTU baud-rate
§   2400 bps
§   4800 bps
§   9600 bps (Default)
§   19200 bps
§   38400 bps
§   57600 bps
§   76800 bps
§   115200 bps
15| 16| R| Modbus Slave Address
§   1..63
49| 50| R| Device definition (device ID)
50| 51| R| Software version
97| 98| R/W| Block Periodic Sendings 8
§   0: Non-blocked (Default value)

Implemented Modbus functions
IN485UNI001I100 implements the following standard Modbus functions:

• 3: Read Holding Registers
• 4: Read Input Registers
• 6: Write Single Register
• 16: Write Multiple Registers (Despite this function is allowed, the interface does not allow to write operations on more than 1 register with the same request, this means that length field should be always be 1 when this function is  being used in case of writing)

EIA-485 bus. Termination resistors and Fail-Safe Biasing mechanism
EIA-485 bus requires a 120 Ω terminator resistor at each end of the bus to avoid signal reflections.
In order to prevent fail status detections by bus receivers when all the transmitters’ outputs are in three-state (high impedance), it is also required a fail-safe biasing mechanism. This mechanism provides a safe status (a correct voltage level) in the bus when all the transmitters’ outputs are in three-state. The Fail-Safe-Biasing mechanism is enabled by DIP-switch settings
Please check section 5.1 DIP-switch settings for details
The IN485UNI001I100 device includes an on-board terminator resistor of 120 Ω that can be connected to the EIA-485 bus by using built-in DIP-switch block. Some Modbus RTU EIA-485 Master devices can provide also internal 120 Ω terminator resistor and/or fail-safe biasing. Check the technical documentation of the Master devices connected to the EIA-485 network in each case.

Configuration settings

DIP-switch settings
To access the onboarded DIP-switch block, the enclosure must be opened by bending both frontal tabs (inserting a plane tool tip size <5 mm). This operation must be performed by qualified personnel only

Push button functionality
The device is equipped with one push button which performs two different actions:
Action 1: AC ON&OFF

AC ON/OFF STATUS

| User action|

Device action

---|---|---
OFF| 1 click| ON+COOL+25ºC
OFF| 2 clicks| ON+HEAT+21ºC
ON| 1 or 2 clicks| OFF

When Parrot mode is active, switching ON&OFF the AC is not permitted from this button. Please, exit Parrot mode to enable AC ON&OFF.
Action 2: Parrot mode enable/disable

AC ON/OFF STATUS

| User action|

Device action

---|---|---
ON or OFF| 3 clicks| Activate/deactivate Parrot mode

When Parrot mode is enabled, the device will simply emit every IR signal picked at by the receiver, acting as a repeater. Parrot mode is used for testing or troubleshooting to confirm the device location for AC control.

Device LED indicator
The device is equipped with one multicolor LED indicator. Different colors are used to report different operation modes and operation conditions, as described in following tables
Normal operation

LED COLOR

| Blink freq / steady|

Device informs…

---|---|---
READ| STEADY| HEAT mode
BLUE| STEADY| COOL mode
BLUE| STEADY| DRY mode
YELLOW| STEADY| AUTO mode
GREEN| STEADY| FAN mode
RED| BLINK 3 times| Command received or sent during HEAT mode
BLUE| BLINK 3 times| Command received or sent during COOL mode
BLUE| BLINK 3 times| Command received or sent during DRY mode
YELLOW| BLINK 3 times| Command received or sent during AUTO mode
GREEN| BLINK 3 times| Command received or sent during FAN mode

Auto-learn mode
Autolearn is a function that allows to autoconfigure the native AC infrared remote controller in the IN485UNI001I100 device. This function can be enabled via Intesis Maps only, please, refer to Intesis Maps configuration manual for IN485UNI001I100 to use this function.

LED COLOR

| Blink freq / steady|

Device informs…

---|---|---
WHITE| 0.5 s ON – 0.5 s OFF| Parrot mode ON

Device connected via USB

LED COLOR

| Blink freq / steady|

Device informs…

---|---|---
ORANGE| STEADY (low intensity)| USB link performed
ORANGE| STEADY (high intensity)| Intesis Maps communication
MAGENTA| 0.5 s ON – 0.5 s OFF| USB communication (FW download in progress)
CYAN| 1s ON – 1s OFF (x3)| FW download finished

Error notification

LED COLOR

| Blink freq / steady|

Device informs…

---|---|---
RED| Deadly blinking| RCF corruption

Check Intesis Maps configuration manual to know how to overcome this error.

Intesis® MAPS Config Tool
This interface in configured using Intesis Maps®. You can download this software for free in www.intesis.com.
Please, review Intesis Maps IN485UNI001I100 user manual to learn how to configure the device using this software.

Technical Specs

Enclosure| Plastic, type PC (UL 94 V-0)
Dimensions: 93 x 60 x 21 mm / 3.7” x 2.3” x 0.8”
Color: Light Grey. NCS S 1002-B| Operation Temp| 0°C to +60°C
---|---|---|---
Weight| 55 g| Storage Temp| -20°C to +85°C
Mounting| Surface mount (wall or desktop).| Operation humidity| 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Terminal Wiring (low-voltage signals)| Per terminal: solid wires or stranded wires (twisted or with shielded termination)
1 core: 0.25mm2… 1 mm2
2 cores: 0.25mm2… 0.75 mm2
3 cores: 0.25mm2… 0.75 mm2| Storage Temp| < 95%, non-condensing
EIA – 485| 1 x EIA485 3-pin plug-in screw terminal block: A, B, SG| Protection| IP20 (IEC60529)
USB port| 1 x Mini-USB Type Mini B.

Power consumption: max. 400mA @ 5 Vdc

| LED
indicator| 1 x external LED – operational status
Buttons| 1 x Button|

This interface is compatible with almost every AC indoor unit with IR (infrared) control. Check if your AC unit is already integrated in this link.
If your AC unit or IR remote controller were not in the list, contact Intesis TS Team to confirm if the IR remote is already integrated or how to initiate the integration process.

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This information is subject to change without notice

References

• Intesis | Gateway solutions for Building Automation
• Intesis | Gateway solutions for Building Automation
• Intesis | Gateway solutions for Building Automation
• intesis.com/docs/compatibilities/inxxxuni001i000_universal_compatibility

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