HITACHI GA-WFG-N AirCloud Adapter User Guide

HITACHI GA-WFG-N AirCloud Adapter

Product Information

The airCloud Adapter GA-WFG-N is an accessory designed for use with Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning units. It allows users to control their air conditioning unit remotely using a mobile application. The adapter comes with a connection cord measuring 78.7 inches (2m) and a cable tie for easy installation. The package also includes a SSID&KEY label for device registration, a fixing clip, wall mounting screws, and software licenses information.

General Safety Advice

• Do not try to open the housing of the adapter. Avoid dropping or impact and never immerse the adapter in liquid.
• Do not use abrasive products or solvents to clean the housing of the adapter. Its surface can be cleaned using a soft dry cloth.
• Do not use the adapter outdoors. Do not run the connection cable outdoors.
• Any use or modification of the equipment not foreseen by Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning could endanger users.

Installation Advice for Installers

WARNING:

• Make sure there is no dust on connection points such as the power terminals and/or on the cable to mitigate the risk of fire or electric shocks.
• Only use the cable supplied. Do not modify the cable. Doing so may result in the cable overheating which could cause a fire.
• Do not install the adapter near devices that could be affected by radio waves.
• Do not allow children to touch the adapter. Risk of injury.

CAUTION:

• Do not install the adapter near devices using radio frequencies as radio transmissions will affect stable operation (refer to the applicable local standards).
• Do not install the adapter in a location where there may be people with heart pacemakers.

NOTICE:
Avoid installing the adapter in an environment with high humidity (e.g. bathroom).

Usage Instructions for Users

WARNING:

• Do not operate the air conditioner with ambient humidity above 80%. Water droplets may collect on the moving flaps and drip onto and damage equipment placed under the indoor unit. The damage may be worse if the problem is not detected during remote operations from the App.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

CAUTION:

• Make sure that the Air Conditioning unit is active during Wi-Fi communication operations.
• Abnormal operation may result in fire or electric shocks. Have the adapter installed by a qualified installer.
  Note: Please refer to the Operation and Installation Guide included in the package for detailed instructions on installation and usage in English and French.

Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of the airCloud Adapter GA-WFG-N are not provided in the given text-extract. Please refer to the Operation and Installation Guide for detailed technical specifications.

Packing List

• Adapter with connection cord 78.7 inches (2m) and a cable tie – Quantity: 1
• SSID&KEY Label (SSID:XXXXXXXXXXXX KEY:XXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XX) – Quantity: 1
• Fixing clip – Quantity: 1
• Operation and Installation Guide English (this manual) – Quantity: 1
• Wall mounting screw M4X30 (30mm) – Quantity: 2
• Operation and Installation Guide French (this manual) – Quantity: 1
• Software Licenses Information – Quantity: 1
  The SSID&KEY label is used to register the device on the mobile application. To prevent the label from getting lost, please paste it on the right side.

General Information

airCloud Go is a cloud-based solution for remotely controlling your Hitachi air conditioning system via smart phones. The airCloud adapter GA-WFG-N is used to connect your air conditioning system to the cloud through your Wi-Fi home router. Please read the guide and safety precautions before installing the adapter. The installation is required to be performed by a professional. Please follow all of the instructions below carefully and keep the guide for the entire life of the adapter. Any installation or use not foreseen by Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning will be deemed non-compliant. This would void the warranty and discharges Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning of all liability, as does any failure to comply with the instructions given herein.

General Safety Advice

• Do not try to open the housing of the adapter. Avoid dropping or impact and never immerse the adapter in liquid.
• Do not use abrasive products or solvents to clean the housing of the adapter. Its surface can be cleaned using a soft dry cloth.
• Do not use the adapter outdoors. Do not run the connection cable outdoors.
• Any use or modification of the equipment not foreseen by Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning could endanger users
• WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury
• NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
• NOTE is useful information for operation and/or maintenance.

For Installers

• WARNING
  • Make sure there is no dust on connection points such as the power terminals and/or on the cable to mitigate the risk of fire or electric shocks.
  • Only use the cable supplied. Do not modify the cable. Doing so may result in the cable overheating which could cause a fire.
  • Do not install the adapter near devices that could be affected by radio waves.
  • Do not allow children to touch the adapter. Risk of injury.
• CAUTION
  • Do not install the adapter near devices using radio frequencies as radio transmissions will affect stable operation (refer to the applicable local standards).
  • Do not install the adapter in a location where there may be people with heart pacemakers.
• NOTICE
  Avoid installing the adapter in an environment with high humidity (e.g. bathroom).

For Users

• WARNING
  • Do not operate the air conditioner with ambient humidity above 80%. Water droplets may collect on the moving flaps and drip onto and damage equipment placed under the indoor unit. The damage may be worse if the problem is not detected during remote operations from App.
  • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• CAUTION
  • Make sure that the Air Conditioning unit is active during Wi-Fi communication operations.
  • Abnormal operation may result in fire or electric shocks. Have the adapter installed by a qualified installer.

Technical Specifications

• ABS plastic housing.
• Configuration: AP and WPS.
• Operating temperature: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C).
• Operating humidity: between 35% and 90%.
• Index protection rating IP30.
• Pollution category: Class 2.
• Dimensions (l × w × h): 4.1 × 1.8 × 0.8 inches (105 × 46 × 20 mm).
• Wireless LAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n.
• Security: WPA/WPA2.
• Frequency used and maximum power used: 2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz/erp < 100 mW.
• Power supply: 15V 110mA DC.
• Integrated antenna.

Packing List

Product Component Name

Installation Drawing

Please reserve enough space for installation as shown in the following figures.

Installation Restrictions

• This adapter must be used in conjunction with a Wired Remote Controller (WRC) following (a), or with an IR receiver kit following (b).
• The following system configurations are NOT supported.
• The max cable length between indoor unit and adapter is 49ft(15m), and the max cable length between indoor unit and WRC (or IR receiver) is 328ft(100m).
• For safety reasons, please use the included adapter cable as it is. If an extension is necessary, please consult a professional installation service for assistance.
• When connecting wiring, branch from the terminal block of the indoor unit and connect.
• When adding or replacing an adapter/WRC to an existing system, please reset before using it.
• Please confirm with your supplier which indoor unit can be used with this adapter.

Installation Procedure

WARNING Please isolate power to the air conditioner before installing this adapter.

1. Determine the location according to the above “installation space”, and mount the fixing clip ③ to the wall with wall mounting screws ④ (2pcs) as shown in Figure (a).

2. Insert the groove of adapter ① into the fixing clip ③ as shown in Figure (b).

3. Following the installation manual of the air conditioner to locate the electrical box and proceed to detach the front cover.

4. Insert the adapter cable through the communication line outlet of the electrical box. Different types of indoor units have different communication line outlet.
   Figure (c) shows the electrical box of PPIM-B**UFA1DQ indoor unit as an example.

5. Connect the adapter cable to the A/B terminals on the board of the electrical box. The A/B terminals are the same one to connect with wired remote controller or IR receiver kit. There are two types of terminal blocks of indoor units with A/B terminals:

6. The terminal blocks of PPIM-BUFA1DQ and PCIM-BUFA1DQ indoor unit are installed on the PCBA board, as shown in Figure (d).

7. The terminal blocks of PCI-BUFA1DQ and PPFC-BUFA1DQ indoor unit are installed on the sheet metal parts of the electrical box, as shown in Figure (e).

  * To avoid the cable being pulled out, the cable must be secured in the snap buckle.
  * If there is a snap buckle in the electrical box of the indoor unit, secure the cable in it, as shown in Figure (d).
  * If there is no snap buckle in the electrical box of the indoor unit, secure the cable in the snap buckle on the outside of the side panel of the indoor unit, as shown in Figure (f).![HITACHI-GA-WFG-N-AirCloud-Adapte-fig-8](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HITACHI-GA-WFG-N-AirCloud-Adapte-fig-8.png)

6. There are two recommended methods for managing excess cable of the adapter:
7. For installation on the PPFC-B**UFA1DQ indoor unit, the excess cable should be secured inside the unit as depicted in Figure (g).

  * Gather the excess cable through the indoor unit outlet and secure it with a cable tie.
  * Tape the secured cable to the inside of the side panel of the indoor unit.
2. For installation on the PCI-B**UFA1DQ, PPIM-B**UFA1DQ, and PCIM-B**UFA1DQ indoor units, the excess cable should be fixed outside the unit as shown in Figure (h).
  * Gather the excess cable on the exterior of the indoor unit outlet and secure it with a cable tie.
  * Tape the secured cable to a concealed area on the ceiling where it is not visible.![HITACHI-GA-WFG-N-AirCloud-Adapte-fig-9](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HITACHI-GA-WFG-N-AirCloud-Adapte-fig-9.png)

7. Close the cover of the electrical box, taking care not to trap the cable. Restore the air conditioner unit to its original state.
   For detailed operation, please refer to the Installation Manual of the air conditioner.

8. After completing all the above settings and checking the correct wiring connection, turn on the indoor unit power supply.

Status Indicator (LED Indicator may light up while the air conditioner is

turned off)

NOTE:
Please try to power OFF/ON your air conditioner from the circuit breaker when an error occurs.

Initial Setting of App

Installation of App

• Download App
  To download the “airCloud Go” application, search for it on the “App Store@”1 or “Google Play”2. Alternatively, you can scan the code provided below with your smartphone to directly access the application.

1. App Store@ is a service mark of Apple Inc.
2. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.  

NOTE:
An internet connection is required to download, update, or use airCloud Go (user registration, etc.). Customers are responsible for internet communication costs.

• User registration and onboarding the air-conditioner
  • To get started, please complete the user registration process and closely follow the instructions on your app to onboard the air conditioner for use with the app.
  • For more comprehensive step-by-step instructions, you can visit the product website by scanning the provided code below.

Restore Factory Setting

Restore the factory settings will erase the adapter configuration, and pairing procedure will be required to use the adapter. Please restore factory settings when discarding this adapter. To perform the factory reset, please follow these steps:

1. Confirm the power LED turns on. Press and hold the MODE button for more than 15 seconds until the LED starts flashing.
2. The Power LED and “Link LED 2” will flash four times. Afterward, only the Power LED will turn on, indicating that the factory reset has been successfully executed

FCC Declaration of Conformity

• Contains FCC ID : PPQ-WCBN3610L
• Contains IC ID : 4491A-WCBN3610L
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules / Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  1. this device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings and Instructions

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

ISED Radiation Exposure Statement

• This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
• This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

ABOUT COMPANY

• Responsible party(company name): Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, Inc.
  • Address: 810 Esters Blvd, Irving, TX 75063
  • E-mail: BE-Vrftechsupport@jci.com
  • Tel.: 844-878-4445
• Manufacturer: Hitachi-Johnson Controls Air Conditioning, Inc.
  Address: 1-16-1, Kaigan Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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