DAIKIN BRC1H52W Madoka Wired Remote Controller User Manual

June 6, 2024
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DAIKIN BRC1H52W Madoka Wired Remote Controller

DAIKIN BRC1H52W Madoka Wired Remote Controller

General Safety Precautions

Please read these general safety precautions carefully before installing air conditioning equipment, and be sure to install the equipment correctly.
Failure to follow these instructions properly may result in property damage or personal injury, which may be serious depending on the circumstances.

Meaning of Warnings and Symbols

These safety messages are used to attract your attention. The meaning of each safety message is described below:

WARNING
Indicates a situation that could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a situation that could result in minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
Indicates a situation that results in death or serious injury.
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION
Indicates a situation that could result in explosion.
INFORMATION
Indicates useful tips or additional information.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation that could result in equipment or property damage.

For The User

INFORMATION
Also see the operation manual delivered with the outdoor and indoor unit.
WARNING
Do NOT play with the unit or its remote controller. Accidental operation by a child may result in impairment of bodily functions and harm health.
WARNING
To prevent electric shocks or fire:

  • Do NOT operate the controller with wet hands.
  • Do NOT disassemble the controller and touch interior parts. Contact your dealer.
  • Do NOT modify or repair the controller. Contact your dealer.
  • Do NOT relocate or reinstall the controller by yourself. Contact your dealer.

WARNING
Do NOT use flammable materials (e.g. hairspray or insecticide) near the controller.
NOTICE
To clean the controller, do NOT use organic solvents, such as paint thinner. Possible consequence: damage, electric shock, or fire.

For The Installer

The precautions described in this document cover very important topics, follow them carefully.

INFORMATION
This controller is an option and cannot be used standalone. Also see the installation and operation manual of the indoor and outdoor units.
WARNING
Improper installation or attachment of equipment or accessories could result in electric shock, short-circuit, leaks, fire or other damage to the equipment. Only use accessories, optional equipment and spare parts made or approved by Daikin.
WARNING
All field wiring and components MUST be installed by a licensed electrician and MUST comply with the applicable legislation.
NOTICE
The remote controller MUST be mounted indoors.
NOTICE
When the controller is used as room thermostat, select an installation location where the average temperature in the room can be detected.
Do NOT install the controller in the following places:

  • In places where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
  • In places where it is near a heat source.
  • In places that are affected by outside air or air draught due to e.g. door opening/closing.
  • In places where the display can easily get dirty.
  • In places where there is NO easy access to the controls.
  • In places with temperatures <–10°C and >50°C.
  • In places where the relative humidity is >95%.
  • In places where there is machinery that emits electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves may disturb the control system, and cause malfunction of the equipment.
  • In places where it may be exposed to water, or in generally moist areas.

If you are NOT sure how to install or operate the unit, contact your dealer.
After finishing installation:

  • Conduct a trial operation to check for faults.
  • Explain the user how to operate the controller.
  • Ask the user to store the manual for future reference.

This controller is part of a refrigerant leak detection system for safety. To be effective, the system must be electrically powered at all times after installation, other than when servicing.
INFORMATION
Consult your dealer regarding the relocation and reinstallation of the controller.

About This Document

Target Audience
Authorized installers + end users
Documentation Set
This document is part of a documentation set. The complete set consists of:

INFORMATION: Declaration of conformity
Hereby, Daikin Europe N.V. declares that the radio equipment type BRC1H is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The original declaration of conformity is available from the BRC1H product pages.
INFORMATION: Madoka Assistant in-app documentation
The controller only allows for basic settings and operation. Advanced settings and operation are performed via the Madoka Assistant app. For more information, see the app and its in-app documentation. The Madoka Assistant app is available from Google Play and the Apple Store.

Latest revisions of the supplied documentation may be available on the regional Daikin website or via your dealer.
The original documentation is written in English. All other languages are translations.

Technical Engineering Data
  • A subset of the latest technical data is available on the regional Daikin website (publicly accessible).
  • The full set of latest technical data is available on the Daikin Business Portal (authentication required).

Remote Controller: Overview

About The Controller

Depending on configuration, the controller is operable in either one of three modes. Each mode offers different controller functionality.

Mode

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Functionality

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Normal| The controller is fully functional.
All functionality described under “4 Operation” ►[5] is available.
The controller can be a master or a slave controller.
Alarm only| The controller only acts as leak detection alarm (for a single indoor unit).
No functionality described under “4 Operation” ►[5] is available.
For information on the leak detection alarm, see “6.2 Refrigerant leak detection” ►[8].
The controller can be a master or a slave controller.
Supervisor| The controller only acts as leak detection alarm (for the whole system, i.e. multiple indoor units and their respective controllers).
No functionality described under “4 Operation” ►[5] is available.
For information on the leak detection alarm, see “6.2 Refrigerant leak detection” ►[8].
The controller can only be a slave controller.

INFORMATION
For more information about the modes and how they affect the controller, see the installer and user reference guide.

Buttons

Controller Buttons

  1. a. ON/OFF
    • When OFF, press to turn ON the system.
    • When ON, press to turn OFF the system.
  2. b. ENTER/ACTIVATE /SET
    • From the home screen, enter the main menu.
    • From the main menu, enter one of the
    • From their respective submenu, activate an operation/ ventilation mode.
    • In one of the submenus, confirm a
  3. c. CYCLE/ADJUST
    • Cycle
    • Adjust a setting (default: decrease).
  4. d. CYCLE/ADJUST
    • Cycle
    • Adjust a setting (default: increase).
Status Icons

Icon

|

Description

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ON Icon| System operation ON. Indicates that the system is in operation.
OFF Icon| System operation OFF. Indicates that the system is NOT in operation.
| Bluetooth.(1) Indicates that the controller is communicating with a mobile device, for use with the Madoka Assistant app.
Lock Icon| Lock. Indicates that a function or operation mode is locked and therefore cannot be used or selected.
Centralised Control Icon| Centralized control. Indicates that the system is controlled by central control equipment (optional accessory) and that control of the system by the controller is limited.
Changeover Under Centralised Control Icon| Changeover under centralized control. Indicates that the cooling/heating changeover is under centralized control by another indoor unit, or by an optional cool/ heat selector that is connected to the outdoor unit.
Defrost or Hot Start Icon| Defrost/Hot start. Indicates that the defrost/hot start mode is active.
Schedule or Timer Icon| Schedule/Timer. Indicates that the system operates according to a schedule, or that the OFF timer is enabled.
Time Not Set Icon| Time not set. Indicates that controller’s time is not set.
Self-Cleaning Filter Operation Icon| Self- cleaning filter operation. Indicates that self- cleaning filter operation is active.
Quick Start Icon| Quick Start. Indicates that Quick Start mode is active (Sky Air only).
Test Operation Icon| Test operation. Indicates that Test Operation mode is active (Sky Air only).
Inspection Icon| Inspection. Indicates that the indoor or outdoor unit is being inspected.
Periodic Inspection Icon| Periodic inspection. Indicates that the indoor or outdoor unit is being inspected.
Backup Icon| Backup. Indicates that in the system an indoor unit is set as backup indoor unit.
Individual Airflow Direction Icon| Individual airflow direction. Indicates that the individual airflow direction setting is enabled.
Information Icon| Information. Indicates that the system has a message to convey. To see the message, go to the information screen.
Warning Icon| Warning. Indicates that an error occurred, or that an indoor unit component needs to be maintained.
Power Consumption Limit Icon| Power consumption limit. Indicates that the system’s power consumption is being limited, and that it is running with restricted capacity.
End of Power Consumption Limit Icon| End of power consumption limit. Indicates that the system’s power consumption is no longer being limited, and that it is no longer running with restricted capacity.
Rotation Icon| Rotation. Indicates that Rotation mode is active.
Setback Icon| Setback. Indicates that the indoor unit is operating under setback conditions.
Ventilation Icon| Ventilation. Indicates that a heat reclaim ventilation unit is connected.

INFORMATION

  • For information on the operation mode and ventilation mode icons, see “4.2  Operation mode” and “4.6.1 Ventilation mode” respectively.
  • Most icons are related to things set in the Madoka Assistant app. For more information, see the app, and the installer and user reference guide.
Status Indicator

Status Indicator

Operation

Basic Usage

Home Screen
Depending on configuration, the controller either has a standard or a detailed home screen. In most cases, the standard home screen gives you only the active operation mode, messages (if any), and the setpoint temperature (in case of Cooling, Heating, or Auto operation mode).The detailed home screen gives you all kinds of information through status icons.

Standard

Home Screen 01

Detailed

Home Screen 02

  1. a Messages
  2. b Active operation mode
  3. c Setpoint temperature

INFORMATION
The controller is equipped with a power saving function that causes the screen to go blank after a period of inactivity. To make the screen light up again, press one of the buttons.

Main Menu
From the home screen, press button to enter the main menu. Use – and + to cycle through the menus. Press button again to enter one of the menus.

INFORMATION

  • Depending on the type of indoor unit you are operating, more or less menus may be available.
  • In the main menu, the icon for each menu reflects the current active setting or mode. When operating the controller, the menu you navigate through can look different from that represented in this manual.
  • The controller only allows for basic operation of the system. For advanced operation (setback, schedule timer,…), see the Madoka Assistant app.
Operation Mode

The indoor unit can operate in various operation modes.

Icon

|

Operation Mode

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Operation Mode Icon| Cooling. In this mode, cooling will be activated as required by the setpoint, or by Setback operation.
Heating Icon| Heating. In this mode, heating will be activated as required by the setpoint, or by Setback operation.
Fan Only Icon| Fan Only. In this mode, air circulates without heating or cooling.
Dry Icon| Dry. In this mode, the air humidity will be lowered with a minimal temperature decrease.
The temperature and fan speed are controlled automatically and cannot be controlled by the controller.
Dry operation will not function if the room temperature is too low.
Ventilation Icon 02| Ventilation. In this mode, the space gets ventilated, but not cooled or heated.
Air Clean Icon| Air Clean. In this mode, the optional air cleaning unit operates.
Ventilation and Air Clean Icon| Ventilation + Air Clean. Combination of ventilation and air clean operation.
Auto Icon| Auto. In Auto mode, the indoor unit automatically switches between heating and cooling mode, as required by the setpoint.

INFORMATION
Depending on the indoor unit, more or less operation modes are available.

To Set the Operation Mode

  1. Navigate to the operation mode menu.
    To Set The Operation Mode Icon 01

  2. Use – and + to select an operation mode.
    To Set The Operation Mode Icon 02

  3. Press O button to activate.

Result: The indoor unit changes its operation mode and the controller returns to the home screen.

Setpoint

The setpoint is the target temperature for the Cooling, Heating, and Auto operation modes.

To Set the Setpoint
Prerequisite: The active operation mode is either ‘Cooling’, ‘Heating’, or ‘Auto’.

  1. In the home screen, use – and + to adjust the setpoint.
    Prerequisite Icon

Result: The indoor unit changes its temperature setpoint.

Date and Time

Set the date and time for the indoor units connected to the controller.

To Set Date and Time

  1. Navigate to the date and time menu.
    Set Date and Time 01

  2. Press + to activate editing.
    Set Date and Time 02 Result: The fields become editable.
    Set Date and Time 03

  3. Set the date and time. Set with – and +. Confirm with O Cycle through the menu until all fields are set correctly.

Result: You set the date and the time.

INFORMATION
Confirming the value in a field will automatically bring you to the next field. To finish making settings and leave the menu, navigate to and confirm the value in the last field.

Airflow

Airflow Direction
The airflow direction is the direction in which the indoor unit blows its air.

INFORMATION
For more information, see the installer and user reference guide.

To Set the Airflow Direction

  1. Navigate to the airflow direction menu.
    To set the airflow direction 01

  2. Use – and + to adjust the airflow direction.
    To set the airflow direction 02

  3. Press O to confirm.

Result: The indoor unit changes its airflow direction and the controller returns to the home screen.

Fan Speed
The fan speed is the strength of the airflow coming out of the indoor unit.

INFORMATION
For more information, see the installer and user reference guide.

To Set the Fan Speed

  1. Navigate to the fan speed menu.
    To set the fan speed 01

  2. Use – and + to adjust the fan speed.
    To set the fan speed 02

  3. Press O to confirm.

Result: The indoor unit changes its fan speed and the controller returns to the home screen.

Ventilation

INFORMATION
Ventilation settings can ONLY be made for heat reclaim ventilation units.

Ventilation Mode
The heat reclaim ventilation unit can operate in various operation modes.

Icon

|

Ventilation Mode

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Energy Reclaim Ventilation Icon| Energy Reclaim Ventilation. The outdoor air is supplied to the room after passing through a heat exchanger.
Bypass Icon| Bypass. The outdoor air is supplied to the room without passing through a heat exchanger.
Auto| Auto. To ventilate the room in the most efficient way, the heat reclaim ventilation unit automatically switches between “Bypass” and “Energy Reclaim Ventilation” mode (based on internal calculations).

INFORMATION
Depending on the heat reclaim ventilation unit, more or less ventilation modes are available.

To Set the Ventilation Mode

  1. Navigate to the ventilation mode menu.
    To set the ventilation mode 01

  2. Use – and + to select a ventilation mode.
    To set the ventilation mode 02

  3. Press O to activate.

Result: The heat reclaim ventilation unit changes its operation mode and the controller returns to the home screen.

Ventilation Rate
The ventilation rate is the fan speed during ventilation operation.

To Set the Ventilation Rate

  1. Navigate to the ventilation rate menu.
    To set the ventilation rate 01

  2. Use – and + to adjust the ventilation rate.
    To set the ventilation rate 02

  3. Press O to confirm.

Result: The heat reclaim ventilation unit changes its ventilation rate and the controller returns to the home screen.

Advanced Usage

The controller only allows for basic operation. For advanced operation, use the Madoka Assistant app.

Maintenance and Service

Overview: Maintenance and Service

When a system components needs maintenance or service, consult your dealer. To indicate that maintenance is due, the controller displays warning sign on the home screen, and/or displays a warning screen as soon as you press power button to enter the main menu from the home screen.
The following warning screens are related to indoor unit maintenance:

  • Clean the indoor unit filter
    Clean the indoor unit filter

  • Replace the indoor unit filter
    Replace the indoor unit filter

  • Empty the indoor unit dustbox
    Empty the indoor unit dustbox

Troubleshooting

Overview: Troubleshooting

When the system is in error, consult your dealer. To indicate system error, the controller displays on the home screen, and/or displays an error screen as soon as you press power button to enter the main menu from the home screen.

Error Screen (Example)

Error screen

INFORMATION
If the controller is set to be operable in “Supervisor” mode, then the controller adds the “supervised room address” of the faulty indoor unit to the error screen. In “Supervisor” mode, it is mandatory to set a unique “supervised room address” for every indoor unit. The “supervised room address” can be set in the Madoka Assistant app.

supervised room address

For more information about the modes the controller can be set to be operable in, see “About the controller”.

Refrigerant Leak Detection

When the system detects a refrigerant leak, an alarm goes off. Stop the alarm and consult your dealer.

INFORMATION

  • It is possible to stop the leak detection alarm from the controller and from the app. For more information about the app, see the installer and user reference guide.
  • Depending on the mode the controller is set to be operable in, the refrigerant leak detection screen can have more or less information. For more information, see the installer and user reference guide.

To Stop The Leak Detection Alarm

To stop the leak detection alarm 01

  1. Press + for 3 seconds to stop the alarm.
    Result: The alarm stops.
    To stop the leak detection alarm 02

  2. Consult your dealer.

About The Box

To Unpack the Controller
  1. Open the box.
  2. Separate the accessories.

To unpack the controller

a Installation and operation manual
b Wood screws + wall plugs (Ø4.0×30)

Preparation

Wiring Requirements

All wiring must comply with the following requirements:

Wire Specification

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Value

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Type| Sheathed vinyl cord or cable (2 wires)
Section| 0.75~1.25 mm2
Maximum length| 500 m

Installation

Mounting the Controller

Before you can mount the controller, you have to determine the wiring routing, and accordingly, remove a piece of the controller’s rear casing.
The wiring can be routed from the top, the rear, the left, or the bottom. Remove a piece of the rear casing according to the illustration:

Mounting the controller 01

  1. a Wiring from the top
  2. b Wiring from the left
  3. c Wiring from the bottom

In case you are routing the wiring from the rear, you don’t have to remove anything.

To Mount the Controller

  1. Take the screws and plugs from the accessory bag.
  2. Mount the rear casing to a flat surface.

To mount the controller 01

INFORMATION
If required (e.g. when mounting to a flush-mounted electrical installation box), mount the rear casing by way of the knockout holes.

To mount the controller 02

NOTICE
When mounting the rear casing to a flush-mounted electrical installation box inside a wall, make sure that that wall is completely flat.
NOTICE
Be careful not to distort the rear casing by overtightening the mounting screws.

Connecting the Electrical Wiring

NOTICE
The wiring for connection is NOT included.
NOTICE
When wiring, run the wiring away from the power supply wiring in order to avoid receiving electric noise (external noise).

To Connect the Electrical Wiring
Connect controller terminals P1/P2 to indoor unit terminals P1/P2.

From the Top
From the top

From the Rear

From the rear

From the Left

From the left

From the Bottom

From the bottom

Closing the Controller

CAUTION
Never touch the internal parts of the controller.
CAUTION
When closing the controller, be careful not to pinch the wiring.
NOTICE
To prevent damage, make sure the front of the controller is clicked into the rear casing securely.

To Close the Controller

  1. Click the front of the controller into the rear casing.
    To close the controller

Starting up The System

The controller gets its power from the indoor unit. It will start up as soon as it is connected. For the controller to be operable, therefore make sure the indoor unit is powered on.
Once the controller is powered, it will automatically start up. If it is the first and only controller that is connected to the indoor unit, it will automatically get designated as a “Normal” master controller.

INFORMATION
For more information on how to designate the controller to be of a different type (i.e. operable in “Normal”, “Alarm only”, or “Supervisor” mode, as master controller or as slave controller), see the installer and user reference guide.

Maintenance

Maintenance Safety Precautions

WARNING
Before carrying out any maintenance or repair activities, stop system operation with the controller, and turn off the power supply circuit breaker. Possible consequence: electric shock or injury.
NOTICE
To clean the controller, do NOT use organic solvents, such as paint thinner. Possible consequence: damage, electric shock, or fire.
WARNING
Do not wash the remote controller. Possible consequence: electric leakage, electric shock, or fire.
INFORMATION
When the dirt on the surface cannot be removed easily while cleaning the controller, soak the cloth in neutral detergent diluted with water, squeeze the cloth tightly, and clean the surface. Afterwards, wipe dry with a dry cloth.

To Clean the Controller
  1. Wipe the screen and other surface parts of the controller with a dry cloth.
Time to Clean Filter Indication

When the indoor unit filter is dirty and needs to be cleaned, the
controller will indicate this by displaying in the top left corner of the home screen, and confronting you with the ‘Time to clean filter’ screen as soon as you try to enter the main menu from the home screen.

To Remove the Time to Clean Filter Indication
Prerequisite: On trying to enter the main menu from the home screen, you are confronted with the ‘Time to clean filter’ screen.

Prerequisite

  1. Clean the filter.
  2. Press + to remove the ‘Time to clean filter’ indication.

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