Compatible with Domestic line models
USER MANUAL
Issue date: 12/2017 r2.3 ENGLISH
Intesis
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INMBSDAI001I000
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Intesis
TM
INMBSDAI001I000
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Modbus RTU (EIA-485) Interface for Daikin air conditioners.
Compatible with Domestic line models.
Intesis
TM
INMBSDAI001I000
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INDEX
1. Presentation ........................................................................................................ 5
2. Connection .......................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Connect to the AC indoor unit ........................................................................... 6
2.2 Connection to the EIA-485 bus .......................................................................... 6
3. Quick Start Guide ................................................................................................. 7
4. Modbus Interface Specification ............................................................................... 8
4.1 Modbus physical layer ...................................................................................... 8
4.2 Modbus Registers ............................................................................................ 8
4.2.1 Control and status registers .......................................................................... 8
4.2.2 Configuration Registers .............................................................................. 10
4.2.3 Considerations on Temperature Registers ..................................................... 10
4.3 DIP-switch Configuration Interface .................................................................. 13
4.4 Implemented Functions .................................................................................. 16
4.5 Device LED indicator ...................................................................................... 16
4.6 EIA-485 bus. Termination resistors and Fail-Safe Biasing mechanism ................... 16
5. Mechanical and electrical features .......................................................................... 17
6. List of supported AC Unit Types ............................................................................. 18
7. Error Codes ........................................................................................................ 19
Intesis
TM
INMBSDAI001I000
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1. Presentation
The INMBSDAI001I000 interface allows a complete and natural integration of
Daikin air conditioners into Modbus RTU (EIA-485) networks.
Compatible with Domestic line models.
Reduced dimensions. 93 x 53 x 58 mm
3.7” x 2.1” x 2.3”
• Quick and easy installation.
Mountable on DIN rail, wall, or even inside the indoor unit on some models of AC.
• External power not required.
• Direct connection to Modbus RTU (EIA-485) networks. Up to 63 INMBSDAI001I000
devices can be connected on the same network.
INMBSDAI001I000 is a Modbus slave device.
• Direct connection to the AC indoor unit. Up to 1 AC indoor units can be connected to
INMBSDAI001I000. The cable for this connection is also supplied.
• Configuration from both on-board DIP-switches and Modbus RTU.
• Total Control and Supervision.
• Real states of the AC unit's internal variables.
• Allows simultaneous use of the AC’s remote controls and Modbus RTU.
* Up to 63 Intesis devices can be installed in the same Modbus RTU bus. However, depending on the configured speed, the
installation of Modbus Repeaters may be required
• SCADA
• PLC
• DDC
• BMS
• HMI
• Controller
• etc
Up to 63
AC indoor
units*
Modbus RTU
EIA-485 network
INMBSDAI001I000
INMBSDAI001I000
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TM
INMBSDAI001I000
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2. Connection
The interface comes with a specific cable and connectors to establish direct connection to the
AC indoor unit. It comes as well with a plug-in terminal block of 2 poles to establish direct
connection with the Modbus RTU EIA-485 network.
2.1 Connect to the AC indoor unit
To connect the INMBSDAI001I000 interface with the AC indoor unit you must follow these
steps:
Disconnect Mains Power from the AC unit. Open the front cover of the indoor unit to have
access to the electronic circuit. Once you arrive at the electronic circuit, locate the socket
connector marked as S21.
Take the cable that comes with the interface, insert one of its connectors (the one installed in
the shortest uncovered part) into the socket of the INMBSDAI001I000, and the other
connector (the one installed in the largest uncovered part) to the socket S21 of the AC unit's
electronic circuit. Remember that the INMBSDAI001I000 must also be connected to the
Modbus RTU EIA-485 network. Close the AC indoor unit's front cover again to finish the
connection.
Do not modify the length of the cable supplied with the interface, it may affect the correct
interface´s operation.
2.2 Connection to the EIA-485 bus
Connect the EIA-485 bus wires to the plug-in terminal block (the one of two poles) of
INMBSDAI001I000 and keep the polarity on this connection (A+ and B-). Make sure that the
maximum distance to the bus is 1,200 meters (3,937 ft). The loop or star typologies are not
allowed in the case of the EIA-485. A terminator resistor of 120Ω must be present at each
end of the bus to avoid signal reflections. The bus needs a fail-safe biasing mechanism (see
section 4.6 for more details).
Connection cable
supplied within the
interface.
Use these holes to
attach the cable
using the staple and
screw provided with
the interface.
For wall mounting,
extract the upper and
lower staples until
you listen the "click".
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INMBSDAI001I000
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3. Quick Start Guide
1. Disconnect the air conditioning from the Mains Power.
2. Attach the interface next to the AC indoor unit (wall mounting) following the
instructions of the diagram below or install it inside the AC indoor unit (respect the
safety instructions given above).
3. Connect the connection cable included with the interface between the interface and
the AC indoor unit following the instructions of the diagram.
4. Connect the EIA-485 bus to the connector EIA485 of the interface.
5. Close the AC indoor unit.
6. Check the DIP-Switch configuration of the Intesis interface and make sure it matches
the current installation’s parameters (see section 4.3).
By default, the interface is set to:
▪ Modbus Slave Address ➔ 1
▪ Modbus baud rate ➔ 9600 bps
These parameters can be modified from SW4 and SW3 DIP-Switches.
All other switch positions are set at low level (Off position ) by default.
NOTE: All changes on the DIP-Switch configuration require a system power cycle to
be applied.
7. Connect the AC system to Mains Power.
IMPORTANT: The Intesis interface requires to be connected to the AC unit
(powered) to start communicating.