Daikin DTA113B51 DS-NET SOFTWARE

MODEL

DPC001B51

OPERATION MANUAL

DS-NET SOFTWARE

Version 2.0

CONTENTS

BEFORE USE........................................................... 1

SYSTEM OVERVIEWS............................................. 2

INSTALLATION......................................................... 3

OPERATION............................................................. 8

APPENDIX .............................................................. 15

∗∗∗∗ The required memory capacity and the hard disk

space may vary with the system environment.

∗∗∗∗ The use of a dedicated PC for DS-NET monitoring

is recommended. Additional restrictions may
occur depending on the user’s system environ­ment and usage.

License Agreement

Keep this operation manual so that you can refer to
it if needed.
Also, if this software is transferred to a new user,
make sure to hand over this operation manual to
the new user.

BEFORE USE

Thank you for purchasing DS-NET system software.
This operation manual contains notes for safe use of
the product.

For correct use, be sure to read this manual
carefully before use.

∗∗∗∗ Required System

• PC running in Windows 2000 Professional SP3
or a later version or Windows XP Professional or
Home Edition SP2.

• PC equipped with a processor equivalent to Pen­tium II with a speed of at least 450 MHz (Pentium
III at a speed of 600 MHz or higher is recom­mended)

• Minimum required memory capacity:
128 Mbytes

• Minimum hard disk space: 10 Gbytes

• Display: Resolution of 1,024 × 768 dots or above
with a minimum of 256 display colors

• Disk drive: CD-ROM drive

• Printer: Printer that can print in A4

• Others: Microsoft Mouse or a compatible point­ing device

• Modem: ZOOM Model2949 or Model2948, or U.S.
Robotics 56K∗∗∗∗ V.92 External Faxmodem Model
USR995630B

The user acknowledges that the obligations and
liabilities of Daikin Industries in respect of the
DS-NET software [“the software”] are exhaustively
defined in this agreement.
Daikin Industries will not be liable to the user or
any third party for any direct, indirect or conse­quential loss, damage, cost or expense of any kind
whatsoever and however caused whether arising
under contract,tort [including negligence] or other­wise,including [without limitation] the entire cost of
service or repair, loss of or corruption to data,loss
of profits or of contracts loss of operation time and
loss of goodwill or anticipated savings, even if
Daikin Industries has been advised of their possi­bility.
Good data processing procedure dictates that any
software program be thoroughly tested with non­critical data before relying to it.
The user must assume the entire risk of using the
software

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trade­marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Stats and/
or other countries. Other company names and product
names appearing in the manual are trade trademarks
or registered trademarks.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEWS

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The DS-NET is a light system that performs the remote error monitoring and control of air conditioners installed on
each site (e.g., the premises of a small-scale store). Furthermore, adapters installed on sites incorporate a function
for local control (e.g., backup and alternate operation control) besides the error monitoring and reporting functions.

Site

Modem

Indoor unit
max.
40 units

DS-NET adapter
per one sheet is
max. 4 AC units

Public Telephone LinesPublic Telephone Lines

Site

Site
max. 50 sites

RS232C

RS485

Modem

A+B

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DS-NET adapter
max. 10 sheets

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Wiring in Site: Perform the wiring and setup of the adapter according to the Installation Manual.

Modem (Local supply)

Forced
ON

Forced
OFF

Forced ON/OFF input

White

Black

Red

Green

Power source

N P

RS232C

(5m)

Line 1

X3A X2A

DS-NET adapter

(DTA113B51)

X1A

P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2

Line 2

N P

RS-485

A B A B

Max. 10 sheets

Line 3

N P

Standard accessory
Local supply

DS-NET adapter

(DTA113B51)

Line 4

N P

PCB

X35A

SKYAIR

indoor unit

PCB

SKYAIR

indoor unit

PCB

SKYAIR

indoor unit

PCB

SKYAIR

indoor unit

Air conditioner monitoring and control functions available to DS-NET software

Item Monitoring Operation

ON/OFF !!

Operation mode (FAN/HEAT/COOL) !!

Setting temperature (COOL/HEAT) !!

Air volume !!

Filter sign !! (Reset)

Error code ! –

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INSTALLATION

1. Contents

The CD includes this manual and software.

Fig 1-1 Contents of CD

Contents of CD

ReadMe.txt -------- Introduction
Document.exe ---- Manual (Self-extract file)
DSNet200.exe----- Software (Self-extract file)

2. Introduction

Before installing the software, make the following checks.

2-1. Disk Remaining Capacity:

Secure a disk capacity of 10 Gbytes for the daily operation of the DS-NET including the maintenance of the
log file.

2-2. Windows Version:

The DS-NET supports Windows 2000 Professional SP3 or a later version or Windows XP Professional or
Home Edition SP2.

2-3. Power-saving Function:

The DS-NET is a system that operates around the clock and monitors the operation of air conditioners on each
site. Do not use the Windows power-saving function to stop the PC automatically.

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2-4. Mail Function

The DS-NET has a function to dispatch mail whenever errors are detected. When using this function, check
that mail client software has been installed in the PC.

Note:

• The mail client software should be Outlook Express Ver. 6.0 or subsequent ones.
Make the following settings for Outlook Express in advance.

• The user needs environment settings for Internet connection and a contract with an Internet service provider.
Make proper environment settings to allow mail transmission and reception in Outlook Express.

• Mail transmission from the DS-NET may be blocked if Internet security, firewall, or similar software is installed.
Make proper security software settings so that port access made by the DS-NET will not be blocked.
When using the mail function of the DS-NET, make the following settings for Outlook Express.
(1) Start Outlook Express and select [Tools], [Options], and the [General] tab. Press the [Make Default] button

in [Default Messaging Programs] so that Outlook Express will be set to your default mail handler.

(2) Go to [Virus Protection] in the [Security] tab of the [Options] dialog and uncheck [Warn me when other

applications try to send mail as me].

(3) Go to [Sending] in the [Send] tab of the [Options] dialog and uncheck [Send messages immediately].

Fig 2-1 Options (1) Fig 2-2 Options (2)

Fig 2-3 Options (3)

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3. Modem Settings

4. Software Installation

3-1. Modem Installation

Connect the recommended modem to the COM1 port
of the PC with the PC and modem turned power off.
Turn on the modem and PC and start Windows.
While the PC is starting, the plug-and-play function will
detect the modem automatically. Install the driver then.

Note: In order to use this system, it is necessary to

install a modem on each site as well. In order to
prevent communication troubles resulting from a
problem in the affinity between modems, make
sure that the PC and site sides are connected to
modems that are the same in model.

3-2. Settings for Location Information

The DS-NET dials according to the dialing method
(tone/pulse) in the location information of the PC.
Therefore, location information settings are needed.

Location Information

• Double click [Telephone and Modem Options] in
[Control Panel].

• Set the following items for the present location infor­mation.

• Country/Area

• Long-distance number

• Dialing method (tone/pulse)

Note: If two or more locations are registered, the

DS-NET will use the present location information
selected.

4-1. Installation from CD

Create a folder to install the software if necessary. Exe­cute the DSNET200.exe file on the CD then. A dialog to
input the destination folder name will appear. Input the
folder name, if necessary, and click [OK]. The destina­tion folders will be created, and the file will be copied. A
screen will appear twice to register the component.
Click [OK] each time.

Note 1: The software can be installed at high speed if

the file is copied on the hard disk.

Note 2: Manually uninstall and delete the software and

shortcut menu of version 1.00 if the software
has been installed.

Note 3: As a countermeasure against system drive (C:

drive) problems, the creation of the D: drive is
recommended along with software installation
to the D: drive, which does not guarantee the
evasion of all problems though. Periodical
data backup in an external memory storage
unit or CD-R is recommended.

Fig 4-1 Startup Image

DSNet200.exe

Fig 4-2 Dialog (Designation of Destination)

Input the destination folder name.

Fig 4-3 Results of Component Unregistration

Fig 4-4 Results of Component Registration

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Fig 4-5 Installation File Configuration

DSNET DSNET.exe DS-NET main system

DSNETComm.ocx DS-NET communications component

DSNET.ini System setup file (See note 1)

DSNET.pdf Manual

Config SiteInfo.cfg Site setup file (See note 2)

AdpAcInfo.cfg Air conditioner name file (See note 2)

Note 1:
Note 2:

The DSNET.ini file is related to the operation of the system. Edit the file carefully.
These files are sample files. To use the files, copy them in the DSNET folder and edit them according
to the user’s environment.

DSNET.exe serves as the execution software of the DS-NET system. Create a shortcut on the desktop or in an
appropriate place if necessary. At that time, be sure to designate the DSNET.exe destination folder as the work
folder.

4-2. Editing Setup File

The DS-NET enables initial settings by just creating the
minimum required information, thus saving engineer­ing effort.
There is a config folder including the samples of setup
files in the destination folder of the DS-NET. The config
folder includes the following sample files. Refer to the

4-2-1. Initial Setup File (DSNET.ini)

This file is an operation setup file of DS-NET and con­sists of sections, keys, and values.

Note: Do not edit any sections or keys. Do not edit any

part other than those explained in this manual.

Section

Key

files and edit them according to the user’s environment.
These files are in text format and can be edited in Note­Pad, MS Word, WordPad, etc.

Note: Before creating data, it is recommended to fill the

required items into a datasheet to be attached to
Appendix A and edit the setup file based on the
datasheet.

DSNET.ini

Initial setup file (inevitable)

SiteInfo.cfg

Setup file related to site (inevitable)

[SYSTEM]
MODEM=

Zoom 56K Data Fax Dualmode Modem PnP
TELNO=B2
SOUND=Sound.wav
LOG=1
PATH=DAT
MAIL_VALID=0
MAIL_ADDRESS=*******@daikin.co.jp
[COMM]
AUTO_ANSWER=1

AdpACInfo.cfg

Adapter/air conditioner name setup file
(optional)

Section Key Value

SYSTEM MODEM Modem name (32 bytes max.)

TELNO Own phone number (See note 1)

SOUND

LOG

PAT H

MAIL_VALID

MAIL_ADDRESS Destination mail address

COMM AUTO_ANSWER

Sound file (Relative path)
(See note 2)

General log file
(0: Disable/1: Enable)

General log output folder
(Relative path)

Mail dispatch
(0: Disable/1: Enable) (See note 3)

Auto answer
(0: Disable/1: Enable)

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Note 1: Specify the telephone number consisting of the

prefix “B,” followed by figures. (Hyphens cannot
be specified.)
Example: TELNO=B1234567890

Note 2: Specify a sound file to generate sound when-

ever errors are detected.

Note 3: The mail dispatch function is enabled only if

MAIL_VALID is set to 1, AUTO_ANSWER is
set to 1, and the mail address is set for
MAIL_ADDRESS.

4-2-2. Setup File Related to Site (SiteInfo.cfg)

This file is used to register the adapter and air condi­tioner names to be displayed on the DS-NET.
This file is in the following format divided with commas.
Each line serves as the definition of a single site.

Note: Do not include commas in character strings.

SiteName,Site TEL No,Ring,Retry

SiteName: Site name (See note 1) (32 bytes max.)
Site TEL No: Telephone number of site (See note 2)

(30 characters max.)

Ring: Number of rings until the line is put

through. (1 to 3)

Retry: Number of redial times (0 to 99)

Note 1: A user-defined alphanumeric character string

can be specified.

Note 2: Specify the telephone number consisting of fig-

ures and hyphens.
[Important] The telephone number needs to be
unique in the same system.

Note 3: The maximum number of sites is 50.
Setting example

SITE_001,123-4567-1111,1,2
SITE_002,123-4567-1234,1,2

4-2-3. Adapter/Air Conditioner Name Setup File

(AdpAcInfo.cfg)

This file is in the following format divided with commas.

Setting example

SITE_001,0,-1,ADP1-1,
SITE_001,0,0,AC1-1,
SITE_001,0,1,AC1-2,

Note: The system will automatically assign a name if

this file does not exist or if no name is set for the
adapter or air conditioner.

4-3. Checks by Starting DS-NET

4-3-1. Start and Initial Settings

a)

When the DS-NET system starts, the DS-NET will
automatically check whether the setup file is correct.
If there is any setting mistake, the DS-NET does not
start but displays an error message.
Correct the setup file according to the message.

b) When the DS-NET system starts normally, log on

the system from the [Logon] screen.
There will be no password at the initial start of the
system. Click the [System …] button and make the
following settings.

Periodic Scan Settings

Set the periodic scan time and the sites to be scanned.

Initial Password Settings

Register the password. After registration, log in with
this password.
Do not forget the registered password.

c) Configuration Scan

Select [Scanning] and [Start] so that the [Manual
Scan] dialog will appear. Check the [Configuration
Scan] and click the [OK] button. Execute the scan­ning of all the registered sites and collect the latest
information. Unless the [Configuration Scan] is
checked.
Unless [Configuration Scan] is checked, the normal
scanning of the site appearing in [Scan Site] will be
performed with no collation of setup information.

Note: Do not use commas for character strings.

SiteName, Adapter No, LineNo,Name

SiteName: Site name (See note 1) (32 bytes max.)

Adapter No: Connected adapter number (0 to 3)

LineNo: Adapter port number to which the air

conditioner is connected (See note 2).

Name: Name (See note 3) (16 bytes max.)

Note 1: The site name set for SiteInfo.cfg must be used.
Note 2: If 0, 1, 2, or 3 is specified for LineNo, the air

conditioner name for each line will be set. If -1
is specified, the adapter name will be set.

Note 3: A user-defined alphanumeric character string

can be specified.

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