HITACHI PC-A1IO Manuals and Technical Catalogs Csnet Web Instruction Manual

June 1, 2024
Hitachi

HITACHI PC-A1IO Manuals and Technical Catalogs Csnet Web

Specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice so that HITACHI may bring the latest innovations to their customers. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that all specifications are correct, printing errors are beyond Hitachi’s control; Hitachi cannot be held responsible for these errors.

ATTENTION:
This product shall not be mixed with general house waste at the end of its life and it shall be retired according to the appropriate local or national regulations in an environmentally correct way. Due to the refrigerant, oil, and other components contained in the Air Conditioner, its dismantling must be done by a professional installer according to the applicable regulations. Contact the corresponding authorities for more information.

  • DANGER – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injuries or death.
  • CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
  • NOTE – The text following this symbol contains information or instructions that may be of use or that require a more thorough explanation.

SAFETY SUMMARY

HITACHI cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.

DANGER

  • DO NOT pour water into the remote controller. This product is equipped with electrical parts. If poured, it will cause a serious electrical shock.
  • DO NOT perform installation work and electrical wiring connection by yourself. Contact your HITACHI distributor or dealer and ask them for installation work and electrical wiring by a service person.

CAUTION

  • DO NOT install the indoor unit, outdoor unit, controller, and cable at such places as;

    • Where there is oil vapor and the oil is dispersed.
    • Where the hot springs are near (in a sulfuric environment).
    • Where generation, flowing, staying, or leaking of flammable gas is detected.
    • Where the sea is near (in the salty environment).
      An acid or alkaline environment.
  • DO NOT install the indoor unit, outdoor unit, controller, and cable within approximately 3 meters of strong electromagnetic wave radiators such as medical equipment. In case the controller is installed in a place where there is electromagnetic wave radiation, shield the controller and cables by covering them with the steel box and running the cable through the metal conduit tube.

  • In case there is electric noise at the power source for the indoor unit, provide a noise filter.

  • Use specified cables to connect between the indoor unit and the remote control switch. Selecting incorrect cables may lead to fire or electrical shock.

NOTE

  • The installer and system specialist shall comply with local regulations or standards for safety. The following standards may be applicable if local regulations are not available. International Organization for Standardization, ISO5149 or European Standard, EN378 or Japan Standard, KHKS0010.
  • Perform electrical work according to the Installation Manual. As for the electrical wiring work and check, turn OFF the main power supply before opening/closing the service cover of the indoor unit. If the service cover is opened with the main power supply left on, it may result in an electrical shock.
  • It is assumed that this control remote will be operated and serviced by English-speaking people. If this is not the case, the customer should add safety such as operating signs in the native language for non-English speakers.
  • This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the air conditioning equipment and should remain with the air conditioning equipment.
  • This appliance must be used only by adult and capable people, who have received the technical information or instructions to handle this appliance properly and safely.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Important: read and understand this manual before using this remote controller.

If you have any questions, contact your HITACHI distributor or dealer.

NOTE

  • This manual provides basic information for installing and wiring CSNET WEB v3.
  • For additional information concerning programming and software operation, please refer to the Technical catalog.

COMPONENT NAMES

The figure shows the names of the CSNET WEB components.

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  1. H-LINK Connector. Connected to Air Conditioning machines
  2. LAN Connector. Connected to the local area network
  3. Power Supply Cable. Power supply input
  4. POWER: Applied voltage indicator LED
  5. H-LINK: Air Conditioning equipment transmission indicator LED
  6. RS-422/RS-485: Transmission LED (not used)
  7. RS-232-C: Transmission LED (not used)
  8. LAN: LAN transmission LED. When adjusting the LAN link
  9. ERROR: Fault LED. Blinks in case of error
  10. Unused connectors

SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware Specifications

Components Specifications
Power supply AC 230 V 1~ ±10% (50Hz)
Consumption 20W (maximum)
Outer dimensions Width: 240 mm, Depth: 204 mm, Height: 74.5 mm
Weight 1.94 kg
Assembling conditions Indoors (in a control panel or desktop)
Ambient temperature 0~40 °C
Humidity 20~85% (Without condensation)

Specifications for communication with the units

Elements Specifications
Communication with H-LINK (H-LINK II Compatible)
Communication cable Twin-wire, without polarity
Communications system Half-duplex
Communication method Asynchronous
Speed of transmission 9600 Bauds
Length of wiring 1000 m maximum (total length)
Number of units Up to 64 outdoor units and 160 indoor units or up to 8 water

chillers (1)

Specifications for communication with a local area network

Elements Specifications

Remote computer

| Processor at 1000 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 200 MB free hard disc space. Windows 2000 or higher. Java Runtime Environment Versión 6 Update 3 (2) or higher installed (included in the CD-ROM)

CSNET WEB v3 adds compatibility with the new version of H-LINK communication called H-LINK 2 while maintaining full compatibility with current H-LINK (H-LINK 1) units. Connection of both H-LINK 1 and H-LINK 2 units in the same H-LINK unit is possible considering the unit limitations and addressing. H-LINK 2 communication system adds new addressing for up to 64 Refrigerant Addresses and up to 64 Indoor Unit Addresses per Refrigerant Address. Also, H-LINK 2 adds an increased number of devices up to a maximum of 200 devices in the H-LINK 2 line. It is considered as a device a CSNET WEB, an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, or another device with an H-LINK address. PC-A1IO, KPI, or DX-Kit count as a normal indoor unit. The limitation for Indoor units is 160 at maximum, and for the Outdoor units is 64.    When there is a central control device like CSNET WEB, the maximum number of total units (Indoor and Outdoor units) is 176.

Compatibility with Central Stations
CSNET WEB is now compatible with PSC-A64GT & PSC-A64S central stations. By switching on Pin 7 of the option dip-switch, CSNET WEB activates the compatibility with the central stations. CSNET WEB has a preference over the central stations. If CSNET WEB is set in central mode a unit and Central Station tries to send an order, CSNET WEB will overwrite the order and restore the state of the unit that CSNETWEB has known. If CSNET WEB has configured the remote switch not available of a unit, the Central Station will not be able to remove that configuration. If CSNET WEB has configured the remote switch not available of a unit, the Central Station will not be able to remove that configuration. As part of this, the H-LINK line length could be up to 1000 meters, they could be increased to 5000 meters using up to 4 PSC-5HR. Each of them adds 1000 meters to the line, but it affects the capacity of the line.
Each H-LINK line repeater (PSC-5HR) counts as 16 indoor units.

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Maximum number

Outdoor units 64
Indoor units 160
Units (outdoor and indoor) 176
H-LINK Devices 200

Considering the previous maximums and the number of PSC-5HR, the maximum number of connectable devices with one central control, that case CSNET WEB, is shown in the following table and graphic. CSNET WEB v3 maintains compatibility with water chillers. Remember that the water chiller and packaged units cannot be connected to the same H-LINK line. CSNET WEB v3 requires DSW setting configuration to select between chiller and package.

CAUTION

  • When this function is enabled, CSNET WEB requires a Central Station to communicate with the units. If no Central Station is controlling some units, it will cause important H-LINK communication problems.
  • At Central Station compatibility mode, CSNET WEB does not detect the RCS Sensor, so it will not be displayed on system status and it will not be available to select as an input on the auto cool/heat operation.
  • There are some variables in system status like liquid or gas temperature that will only be displayed after a value change. Those values are only asked by CSNET WEB after the change value, so after starting CSNET WEB they will be displayed as 0 until their value changes.

INSTALLATION

When unpacking the machine, check that it has not suffered damage during transport.

FASTENING
Perform the following procedure:

  1. Remove the rubber supports
  2. Unscrew the 4 screws from the top cover and remove it
  3. Attach the box to the rear vertical board from the inside with M5 screws (not provided) and place 3 mm washers on the outside to separate the box from the wall.
  4. Reinstall the top cover. Be careful to position it correctly.

CAUTION
Before applying power and turning on CSNET WEB you must ensure that:

  • All the units and refrigerant circuits are under power and are running correctly.
  • All H-Link connections have been set up. Any unit that is not connected or is not under power when turning on CSNET WEB, will not be recognized and will have to be configured later.

CAUTION
The signal cables should be as short as possible. Keep a distance of more than 150 mm from other power cables. Don’t wire them together (although they may intersect). If they must necessarily be installed together, take the following measures to avoid noise:

  • Protect the signal cable with a metal tube that is earthed at one end.
  • For communications, use shielded wire which is earthed at one end.

DANGER

  • Always disconnect the power supply for CSNET WEB when handling the machine, to avoid electrical discharges.
  • Do not connect the interface to the power supply until the installation has been completed.
  • Comply strictly with local security codes and regulations when connecting the machine to the electric network.
  • You will need a three-wire cable (two cores and earth) with a suitable plug at one end.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
To run, CSNET WEB will have to be connected to the electric network, to the transmission line with the air conditioners (H-Link), and to the Ethernet local area network (LAN).

No Connection Cable Specifications

|

Transmission cable for the units (H-Link)

| Twin core twisted pair cable

1P-0.75 mm². Non-polar. Shielded, earthed at one end.

To choose the type of cable, refer to

the Outdoor Unit Installation and Operation Manual.

|

LAN Line

| Category 5 or higher LAN cables

– A crossed cable is required for direct connection to a PC.

– A direct cable is required for connection to a

commercial distributor (Hub)

| Power supply cable Twin core

+ earth

| AC 230V 1~ 50 Hz

Ensure that the cable you use complies with local codes and that the plug and the base are properly earthed.

Reinstall the cover once you have made all the connections.

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SYSTEM OPTIONS

During the installation, you must specify what kind of units are installed. By default, CSNET WEB is configured for Packaged units, but you can specify that units are Chiller using switch number 8 of the CSNET WEB. CSNET WEB offers a variety of options letting you know its status at all times. These options are only accessible from the hardware itself.

To activate a function:

  • Remove the four screws in the upper part of the hardware.
  • Locate the “Option” Dip-Switch.
  • Make sure that all the pins are “OFF”
  • Put the pin of the function required into the ON position.
  • Put the pin 1 to ON to activate the function.

When you have configured the Dip-Switch, the seven-segment display shows different characters according to the function established. The values appear as rolling text.

To deactivate the function and return to rest mode:

  • In the “Option” Dip-Switch put all the pins to OFF, leaving the 1 pin until last.

The table with all the functions and their description is shown below.

Table of functions

Pins Function Description
All OFF Rest Indicates the type of installation (PA package or CH chiller)

If there is an alarm it shows the alarm code and the units with this alarm.



2

| ****


Restore the network configuration

| Restore the IP address Mask and Gateway to the initial values of IP: 192.168.0.3

Mask: 255.255.255.0

Gateway: 192.168.0.1

3| Restore passwords| Set the “User” password to “User” and the “Installer” password to “Installer”
4| Restore configuration| Deletes the configuration of the installation and restores the passwords as in the previous point
5| Notification of the IP address| Shows the IP address and the CSNET WEB port.
6| Information on units| Shows the number of indoor and outdoor units recognized by CSNET WEB




7

| ****



Central Station compatibility

| It enables compatibility with central stations.

CSNET WEB has always priority so if a unit is set as central, Central Station will not be able to modify the state of the unit. The same happens with the Remote Sensor not configured option.


C A U T I O N

All units should be controlled by a Central Station, otherwise, it will appear a communication alarm.

By default, CSNET WEB is configured for Packaged units, but you can specify that units are Chiller using switch number 8 of the CSNET WEB.

Pins Function Description

8

|

Set Packaged or Chiller units

| Indicates if units are Chiller or Packaged.

Value 0 means that units are Packaged and value 1 means that units are Chiller

CONFIGURING THE HARDWARE

After completing and checking the electrical installation, ensure that all the air conditioning units are running, and supply power to CSNET WEB to configure the CSNET WEB interface

  1. Connect the computer that will be used for configuration to CSNET WEB with a crossed Ethernet cable.
  2. Insert the CD-ROM that is supplied with the CSNET WEB package into the computer that is already connected. If the Windows auto-start option is enabled, the installation program will start automatically; if this option is not enabled, execute the Autoinstall.exe application that is included in the CD-ROM.
  3. The initial page for the installation will be displayed with the following options:
    • CSNET WEB Configurator: open the CSNET WEB Configurator interface to configure and install your installation.
    • IP Change: Open the network settings of your system allowing change of the IP of your computer.
    • CSNET WEB Software: execute the CSNET WEB Software from the CD.
    • CSNET WEB client software: Install a copy of CSNET WEB on the local computer.
    • CSNET WEB Manual : opens the technical catalog of CSNET WEB.
    • Upgrade CSNET WEB hardware : Upgrade the firmware of your CSNET WEB using our interface.
    • Building Layout Software : Execute the Building Layout Editor to use this application to create a Building Layout file.
    • RCS Web Software : Install a copy of RCS on the local computer.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-fig-6

CSNET WEB CONFIGURATOR

The initial page for the installation, “CSNETWEB Hardware & Software Setup”, will be displayed with the following three options:

  • Configure CSNET WEB Hardware (Change Network Set-tings): Change CSNET Web’s TCP/IP configuration to adapt it to the network where it will be installed.
  • Connect to CSNET WEB Software for Configuration: Connect to the CSNET WEB application to configure all the points that are explained in the following chapters.
  • Install CSNETWEB software and direct access to your PC: install the CSNET WEB application on your PC, and afterward on the computers in the same network that will use CSNET WEB.
  • Update CSNETWEB Hardware: this permits remote updating of the firmware of the CSNET WEB interface.

Connecting to the CSNET WEB interface.

  1. Select “Configure CSNET WEB Hardware (Change Network Settings” and the “Select Network Card” screen will be displayed showing the different network adapters available on the PC.
  2. Select the network adapter that you will use and click “Next”.
  3. The “CSNET WEB Hardware Settings” screen will be displayed to change CSNET WEB’s TCP/IP configuration. The “Installer” password will be required to configure CSNET WEB. Initially, the password is “Installer”; it can be changed afterward. Enter this password in the “INSTALLER PWD” field. The HW IP ADDRESS, HW NETMASK, and HW GATEWAY fields must be the configuration parameters required for CSNET WEB; they will be provided by the network administrator. Click “Next” to continue.
  4. The “Time, date & zone configuration” screen will be displayed. Enter the date and time. Select the geographical area nearest the installation. Click “Next” to configure CSNET WEB. The installation program will display the following message as a reminder that 2 minutes are required to apply the configuration.

Once CSNET WEB’s TCP/IP configuration is finished, the installation software will return to the initial screen. HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-
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Connecting to CSNET WEB to configure the software

This option lets you change the PC network settings temporarily and connect to the CSNET WEB interface.

CAUTION
We recommend that you do not configure the software without configuring the CSNET WEB interface first.

  1. Select Connect to CSNET WEB for Configuration, press Next, and the Select Network Card window appears, showing the network adaptors available on your PC.

  2. Select the network adaptor you are going to use and press Next. We recommend you choose a Local area connection if the system does not already have a specific network (the network administrator will help you make the correct choice).

  3. Introduce the IP of the CSNET WEB you want to connect to. The configuration you have already chosen appears by default. You should always introduce the temporary IP the PC has to use.
    CAUTION
    If the PC and CSNET WEB interface are connected to a local area network, the network configuration should be supplied by the network administrator. Otherwise, use a valid configuration within the range set for the CSNET WEB interface. In case of doubt, consult the network administrator.

  4. Press Next to validate the changes, change the PC network configuration temporarily, and start the CSNET WEB application which configures the system.

  5. When the application starts it configures the system as indicated in the chapter Configuring the Hardware.

  6. After completing the configuration close the CSNET WEB application and choose OK in the message Waiting for CSNET WEB to finish…. The installation will return to its initial screen. HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-fig-10

UPDATING THE CSNET WEB HARDWARE

This option permits updating the firmware of the CSNET WEB.

  1. Enter the installer’s password, by default “Installer”, in the Installer Password field. Enter the IP address or the CSNET WEB network name in the “Address” field.
  2. Press “Update”. After a few minutes, the progress bar will indicate that the process has ended (the time will depend on the speed of the connection with CSNET WEB).
  3. Close the update software by pressing “Close”.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-fig-11

INSTALLATION OF THE CSNET WEB SOFTWARE AND A SHORTCUT IN YOUR PC

Proceed as follows to install the CSNET WEB application on your PC and/or on computers in the same network which have to be connected with the CSNET WEB interface:

  1. Press the Installer file in the CD-ROM link to Install Java J2SE Runtime Environment 6.0. The Java installation application will start.
  2. Press the Install in your computer link to install the CSNET WEB application.

CAUTION
To run, the CSNET WEB application requires Java J2SE Runtime Environment to be installed on your PC. If it is not correctly installed, carry out step 1. In case of doubt, or if it is installed, go to step 2. If still in doubt, consult the network administrator.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-
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CONFIGURING THE SOFTWARE

Once the CSNET WEB interface has been configured, you must proceed to system configuration. To install the RCS Web instead of CSNET WEB read the chapter RCS Web. remember that RCS Web is a reduced version of CSNET WEB with only remote control functions but is more user-friendly for a non-expert user. Start the CSNET WEB application from direct access on your PC. If the application has not been installed on your PC, or if you must temporarily change the system’s network configuration, proceed as explained in chapter Configuring the Hardware.

CAUTION
Remember that, to access CSNET WEB by direct access you must connect the computer to the Ethernet network that is connected to the CSNET WEB interface.

NOTE
The ID must be typed exactly as shown, and upper case and lower case letters must be respected You must type Installer the first time you enter the application

Password: The initial password for the Installer user name is: Installer The initial password for the User user name is: User

When you click direct access, the data that you must enter will be displayed on the screen:

  • User ID: ID of the User Type that will connect to CSNET WEB There are two possible users:
  • Installer: May access all options. It is recommended that only authorized persons and persons who know the program have access to this option.
  • User: May only access “Settings”, and may display the “Timer” page (Timer)HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-fig-14

Installation:
Choose the installation you wish to connect. By default, it must be an installation named Default You can enter the IP of CSNET WEB you want to connect to. By default, it must be the same as the one that was previously entered (192.168.0.3).

NOTE
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CONFIGURING THE NETWORK

Initial system configuration is performed using the buttons at the bottom left part of CSNET WEB’s main window Click on Configure System to initiate the configuration of the System.

  • Network settings: You must adapt the configuration of CSNET WEB to that of the network it is connected. The data you enter must match the network’s configuration. Click Change to open the window to change the data.

CAUTION

  • Very important: The IP, Mask, and Gateway parameters were already configured when you used the CD-ROM. In any case, they may be modified again as shown below.
  • Remember that, once they have been modified, you will be disconnected and you will have to reconnect by changing the previous IP to the new address.

NOTE
You must always refer to the person in charge of the computer system CSNET WEB connects to concerning this configuration. Once you have changed the IP configuration, you must restore the PC’s configuration to ensure that it is in the same network as CSNET WEB and thus reconnect with the new IP. It is advisable to change it only after all other configurations have been completed.

  • Version and updates: Version and updates give the information to the user about which software is installed on the HARC. If the internet connection is properly configured, it can download updates for the HARC and install them just by clicking the button.

CAUTION
HARC cannot be updated through a proxy.

  • Change password: The Change button beside the Password setting opens the Change password panel.

To change your password:

  • Enter the installer password. (The default factory password is “Installer”).
  • Enter the new password.
  • Repeat the new password to confirm it.
  • Click the “OK” button to validate the changes and return to the system configuration window.

NOTE
Only the Installer password may be changed for the CSNET WEB Server. The user password will no longer be used for CSNET WEB Server.

  • Installation name: Enter a name that identifies the installation or the building. Click ‘Change’ to update it.
  • Auto-configuration: this step is not required if power is applied to CSNET WEB after all the refrigerant circuits that you want to control have been activated. If this is not the case, it is advisable to activate auto-configuration. The following three options are available:HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-fig-18
    • Keep all : keeps all the machines that were previously registered (although they weren’t found), and adds the new ones.
    • Delete not found : deletes all the machines that were previously registered (unless they were found), and adds the new ones.
    • Delete all : deletes all the machines that were previously registered and adds the ones it has found. Select the option and click Start to start unit recognition.
    • Time configuration: enter the date and time. Always respect the indicated format: “yyyy/mm/dd hh: mm” Select the geographical area nearest the installation. Click Change to update CSNET WEB time and time zone.
    • Ethernet Gateway: you can change the IP and MAC values of your Gateway here by clicking the button Change.

BMS configuration:

  1. Modbus Configuration: CSNET WEB enables to configuration of the BMS system setting ID for each indoor unit. This configuration will link the BMS with the H-LINK. To start the BMS configuration click on the change button.  CSNET WEB automatically assigns an ID for each found unit. You can change this ID on the table. The ID field can not be repeated, if it occurs, CSNET WEB will ask you to change the repeated ID. BMS communication could be watched using the BMS monitor button.
  2. Fidelio Configuration: CSNET WEB is compatible with a Hitachi H-LINK to Fidelio Gateway. Each unit can be linked to a Fidelio register to now if there is a check-in or check-out condition on that room. For each unit can be assigned a pattern similar to the timer one that describes a condition for check-in and another for check-out. It also can be specified the data period where that pattern applies. To activate the Fidelio compatibility it must be selected the check box and specified an accessible IP for the Hitachi Fidelio gateway.

CAUTION
Actions configured on the Fidelio dialog are managed from the CSNET WEB client software, so it is necessary to have the computer program running to use the Fidelio compatibility.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-
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Alarm notification: CSNET WEB is ready to notify alarms to the users. These alarms are notified by e-mail. To configure these notifications you have to open the alarm notification dialog by clicking on the Alarm notification “Change” button. The configuration is divided into various parts:

  • Alarm notification: allows enable or disable alarm notification function and select between execute this server on the CSNET WEB HARC or in the computer
  • Account details: settings about the SMTP server.
  • Notify Settings: configuration about the receivers and the period of the notifications. The selection between the CSNET WEB Interface and the Computer identifies which element will execute the mail alarm function, and in each case, it will have different specifications. The differences between the configurations are:

Computer

  • Configuring the mail alarms on the computer is used when CSNET WEB is on a LAN net that does not pass through a proxy to connect to the Internet.
  • The mail alarms are being sent from the computer when CSNET WEB software is running so that the software cannot be closed.
  • That connection allows the use of already existing SMTP servers on the Internet, such as Gmail, Yahoo, or others. These are encrypted connections, so they can be used.
  • The e-mail sent has the location information column as it is managed from the computer and it is more powerful than the CSNET WEB interface.
  • SMTP server can be encrypted. Gmail, Yahoo, or similar.

CSNET WEB Interface:

  • Configuring the mail alarms on the CSNET WEB Interface is used when CSNET WEB is on a LAN that uses a proxy to connect to the Internet.
  • CSNET WEB device will send the alarm mails using this SMPT server.
  • It is required to have a SMPT server on the same LAN as CSNET WEB.
  • CSNET WEB Interface cannot connect to a SMTP encrypted server

The account details configure the SMTP server. The next fields compose this configuration:

  • Name : enter the installation name.
  • E-mail : enter account installation mail.
  • Delivery Server Address : set the mail server address.
  • Server Port : set the mail server port.
  • Username: enter the mail username.
  • Password: enter the mail password. Notify settings configures who will receive the notifications and what will be the interval of these notifications.
  • Notify interval: you can set a notification interval of 1, 2, 6, 12 hours, or 1 day.
  • Notify E-Mail Address : sets the name and the e-mail address of the different receivers

Backup copy Clicking on the Backup button you can save your system configuration. If you want to restore it, you must click the Con Restore button.

Configuration report : Configuration report prints on a text file all the settings that CSNET WEB has. The purpose of that is in case of wrong behavior of the functions, report the state and help to understand if there is something not well configured.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-
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INITIAL CONFIGURATION
CSNET WEB has an initial screen that shows a virtual layout with the detected units. By clicking on the unit icon a virtual remote controller will appear giving the user the option of managing the units.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-
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  1. Area tree: installation tree with the different areas defined by the user.
  2. Units zone: lists of all the indoor units and chillers with basic state information.
  3. Main options: gives access to the installation data view (Chiller and/or Package), the configuration of CSNET WEB, the Historical Data, and the Power Consumption.
  4. HARC-WEB Status: show the current state of four HARCWEB connections and if there are automatic updates available.

CSNET WEB has also an extended view that allows more complex functions. That view has 6 differentiated areas:

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  1. Edition of area tree : Allows you to edit the Area Tree
  2. Operation panels: Control area for the operation of units.

Area tree
“Enable Area Edition” activates an area tree for this installation.

  • New: Creates a new area
  • Edit: Edits the selected area in the area tree
  • Delete: Deletes the selected area
  • Up: Moves the selected area up, respecting its level
  • Down: Moves the selected area down, respecting its level
  • Update: Saves all the areas created and closes the Area Edition
  • Cancel: Closes the Area Edition without saving changes made.

Configuring the operation panels
Select a unit from the units table by clicking the relevant row. The row of the selected unit will be displayed in a darker color. The operation panels display additional information concerning the selected unit. The Operation Panels area has the following options for packaged units:

NOTE
The areas created contain indoor units. See the following chapter if you want to select to which area each of the units belongsHITACHI-PC-A1IO-
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Configuring the operation panels
Select a unit from the units table by clicking the relevant row. The row of the selected unit will be displayed in a darker color. The operation panels display additional information concerning the selected unit. The Operation Panels area has the following options for package units:

  • Setting: Adjust the operation parameters of the selected indoor unit.
  • Timer: Configures the timer of each unit.
  • Unit Configuration: Parameters that define each unit and refrigerant circuit.
  • System Status: Diagram of the selected refrigerant cycle.
  • Auto Cool/Heat: Operation parameters of the optional function for automatic selection of the operation mode of the selected unit’s refrigerant cycle.
  • Cold Draft : In VRF systems, when the load is very low and only a few units are working in a system, discharge air temperature may be reduced below comfort value. With this new option, HITACHI improves comfort for these situations by setting the unit to Thermo OFF when the discharge air temperature is below comfort temperature and setting the unit again to Thermo ON when the temperature is again inside the comfort range.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-fig-24

The Operation Panels area has the following options for water chillers:

  • Setting: Adjust the operation parameters of the selected water chiller.
  • Timer: Configures the timer of each water chiller.
  • Unit Configuration: Parameters that define each water chiller and refrigerant circuit.
  • System Status: Diagram of the selected refrigerant cycle.

NOTE

  • In both cases, only the Unit Configuration option is part of the configuration process.
  • For information concerning the other options, please contact your Hitachi distributor.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-fig-25

Unit configuration
Click the “Unit Configuration” option to select it: Data should be entered in the fields that are not shaded. The shaded fields indicate data that is automatically detected using the H-Link transmission. Unit configuration for packaged unitsHITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-
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  • Location: Name of the room that is conditioned by this unit
  • Area: The area to which this unit belongs.
  • IU Type: Model of the indoor unit that was recognized by the system
  • IU Model: Exact model of the indoor unit.
  • OU Type: Model of the outdoor unit that was recognized by the system. (3*)
  • OU Model: Exact model of the outdoor unit.
  • OU is FX : Indicates that the outdoor unit is a 3-pipe unit (3*)
  • OU is R410A: Indicates that the refrigerant is R410A (3*)
  • Serial OU : Serial number of the outdoor unit (3*)
  • Serial IU: Serial number of the indoor unit.
  • RCS Group: Number of the Remote Controller that is used by more than one indoor unit, including this one (1*)
  • CH Box: Number of the CH distribution boxes used by more than one indoor unit, including this one. (2*)
  • RCS Control: Sets the RCS Control as master, slave, or RCS not installed.
  • Sec. Address: in set free of H-LINK (I) with more than 16 indoor units, we use a virtual address to indicate that this unit is a secondary unit of the previous unit.
  • Cool Range: value range of the temperature in cooling mode.
  • Heat Range: value range of the temperature in heating mode.

NOTE

  • If the RCS is used by only one IU, this number is not required.
  • If the CH is used by only one IU, this number is not required.
  • All of the data related to the OU is shown directly to the other IU in the same refrigerant circuit. Click ‘Update’ to update the data.

Unit configuration for water chillers

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  • Location: name assigned to the water chiller, for example referring to the area in which it operates or its primary function.
  • IU type: the type of unit detected by the system
  • Chiller model: the exact model to be entered by the user
  • Chiller serial: the series number to be introduced by the user • Low-temperature mode: the low-temperature mode may be: None, Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3. This is the mode indicated in the catalog for the chiller which enables it to access a lower range of temperatures in cooling mode. In these modes, and following the indications in the technical catalog for the chiller, additives must be used to prevent the processed water from freezing.
  • Energy meter address: the address ModBus (from 1 to 32) of the power meter connected to the chiller. 0 (zero) or blank indicates that there is no power meter connected.
  • Water flow: flow rate of water processed in the water chiller. This should be entered in m³/h.
  • Specific heat: the value of the specific heat resulting from the mixture of water with the antifreeze additive. This should be entered in joules • kg-1 • K-1.
  • Glychol percent: percentage of anti-freeze added to water.
  • Glychol density: density of anti-freeze added to water.
  • Master address: set this chiller as a master of the existing in the H-LINK line.

NOTE
The power meter parameters require the additional configuration of the power meter explained in the technical catalog

OPERATION

Once the initial configuration is complete, you can proceed to use CSNET WEB

OPERATION WITH PACKAGED UNITS

Description of the Indoor Units Table

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The setting of packaged units
This option shows the parameters that can be selected for each indoor unit.

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Once you have selected the parameters that must be adjusted, click “Update” to send the command to the selected units, or “Cancel” to cancel the operation.

Unit Selection
The units that are selected in the indoor units table are identified by the “Location” field. Select the group of units whose parameters you want to adjust with the “Set By” field:

  • Single unit: the selected unit
  • Outdoor: all the indoor units that belong to the same refrigerant circuit.
  • Area: all the units that are in the same area
  • All: all the units that are controlled by CSNET WEB

Parameter adjustment
Click the parameter you wish to select. Select the temperature with the “UP” or “DOWN“ buttons. The temperature range is:

Timer
This option displays the times of operation that can be selected for each indoor unit.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-
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  • From 19ºC to 30ºC for cooling
  • From 17ºC to 30ºC for heating

Select the fan speed and the position of the louver by clicking the “Fan speed” and the “Louver” buttons respectively.

NOTE
Automatic mode cannot be set for units with the RAC adapter PSC-6RAD so that the option will not appear on the screen when this type of unit is selected.

Parameter locking
The parameters that have been selected in “RCS Lock” will remain locked in the position they were in when the option was activated. This means that they cannot be modified from the remote controller.

OPERATION WITH WATER CHILLERS

Description of the Water Chiller Table
The Water Chiller Table has one row for each water chiller; the columns contain the following information:

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The setting of Water Chillers
This option shows the parameters that can be selected for each water chiller.

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After selecting the parameters to be adjusted, press Update to send the order to the units selected or Cancel to cancel the operation.

Select the unit
The unit selected in the table of units is identified by the description field. Using the Set by field, select the group of units whose parameters you want to adjust:

  • Single Unit : the unit selected
  • All units : all the units controlled by CSNET-WEB

Adjust parameters
Click with the mouse on the parameter you want to select. Select the temperature with the buttons “up” or “down“.

Timer
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BUILDING LAYOUT
CSNET WEB is supplied with a Building layout editor that lets the user customize their view and the way how the units are distributed through the installation.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-Catalogs-Csnet-Web-
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The functions are the same as normal CSNET WEB, but there is a new user- friendly view. To control a Packaged or a Chiller unit just click on the area or the icon of the unit and start to work with the virtual remote controller.

Chiller has its remote controller and both controllers work like the “setting” tab of CSNET WEB. Layout file is set by entering in the field “Path of Building Layout Installation file” the corresponding path and file name assigned in the local computerHITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-
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The Building Layout file creation is explained in the Technical Catalogue.

RCS WEB

INTRODUCTION
RCS Web software takes the idea to simplify CSNET WEB and use only the remote controller created for the Building Layout. The main idea is to install that software on the computers of users who need to manage all the CSNET WEB options. They will have only the same access as using the remote controller but from their computer.

NOTE

  • It is available only for packages.
  • The user will manage with the interface only the indoor units that the Installer allows him to manage.

RCS Web interface looks like a virtual remote controller that wants to simplify and improve the user experience controlling the units.

LOCAL SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION
After starting the software it will appear the main window. There, due to configuring the software it must be selected the configure button. To configure the installation will be needed the installer password, by default “Installer” is the username password.

NOTE
If the installer is set to white text its username and password it will be not asked. Installer configurations allow to configuration of the following items:

  • Installation: set HARCS where RCS Web will connect.
  • Unit filter: configure units that the user can see.
  • User: set username, password, and privileges of the user.
  • Proxy : configure proxy data if needed.
  • Installer password : change the password to connect to the configuration

OPERATION WITH RCS WEB SOFTWARE
The main window opened is the login window. On that window, the user could introduce his username and password to log into the system. There are also small user configurations that are:

  • Language selection: it allows switching the language that the software uses when it is started. Available languages are English, Español, Català, Italiano, Français, Deutsch, Nederland, Portugues, Czech, and Russian.
  • Remind password : systems remember the last username and password configured to avoid the retyping of these items.
  • Automatic login on startup: If the system remembers the password, it will automatically connect when the software is started.

NOTE

  • If software is moved into the start-up menu of Windows it will be started when the computer is switched on.
  • Marking automatic login on start-up, this window will not be shown.

The installation lists show the configured CSNET WEBS and whether they are connected or not. The state of connection will switch only when the user starts login in. Once the user is connected, it will appear an interface that looks like a remote control. This interface is equivalent to the building layout one with few improvements that help to be a central control. The controllable things will be Run/Stop, setting temperature, mode, fan, louver, and central. They are exactly like the Building layout remote control. It is possible to find more information in the Building Layout chapter. In the case of central it will be enabled only if the installer gives privileges to the user to control this, and when one central value is activated the buttons corresponding to that lockage will be disabled. Log out will return to the login window, and exit will close the application. The combo box on the upper part will be used to select between units if there is more than one. The displayed text will be the location field stored on the HARC. If this text does not exist, it will write “Unit:[X, Y, Z]” knowing that values as the slot, outdoor address, and indoor address of the unit. It also will show the state of the unit based on the text color. If the user closes the window using the cross button, the application will still run setting an icon on the system tray.

Clicking twice over the system tray icon will open the application. Using the right button of the mouse will open a little menu that will allow the user to close completely the application or open it.

Users will normally have the application closed on the system tray because it will not be always managing things. But having that icon there will be so useful due to the alarm notification.HITACHI-PC-A1IO-Manuals-and-Technical-
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When an alarm occurs system tray icon will switch to red color and it will be like this until the alarm disappears. An alarm displaying a message should be activated on the user configuration. The first time than alarm occurs it will appear a system notification will show that this alarm has appeared with the alarm code and unit address. Alarms could also be watched on the alarm lead of the virtual remote control or the unit’s list.

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