IntesisBox HA-AC-KNX-16, HA-AC-KNX-8, HA-AC-KNX-64 User Manual

IntesisBox

®

KNX

HA-AC-KNX-8/16/64 v1.0

User's Manual

r1 eng

Issue Date: 11/2017

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Interface for integration of Haier air conditioners
into KNX TP-1 (EIB) control systems.

Compatible with VRF air conditioners line commercialized by Haier.

Application’s Program Version: 1.0

Order Code: HA-AC-KNX-8

HA-AC-KNX-16
HA-AC-KNX-64

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INDEX

1 Presentation.............................................................................................................. 5

2 Connection ............................................................................................................... 6

3 Configuration and setup ............................................................................................. 7

4 ETS Parameters ......................................................................................................... 8

4.1 General configuration .......................................................................................... 9

4.1.1 Download latest database entry for this product and its User Manual from: .......... 9

4.1.2 Intesis Product ............................................................................................. 9

4.1.3 Number of Indoor Units in ETS ....................................................................... 9

4.1.4 First Status Updated to KNX ......................................................................... 10

4.1.5 Enable object “Error Code [2byte]” ............................................................... 10

4.1.6 Enable object “Error Text Code [14byte]” ....................................................... 10

4.2 Global mode configuration.................................................................................. 11

4.2.1 Enable use of “Operating Mode” objects ......................................................... 11

4.2.2 Enable use of Mode Heat/Cool objects ........................................................... 11

4.2.3 Enable use of + / - object for Mode ............................................................... 12

4.2.4 Enable use of bit-type Mode objects (for control) ............................................ 12

4.2.5 Enable use of bit-type Mode objects (for status) ............................................. 13

4.2.6 Enable use of Text object for Mode................................................................ 13

4.3 Global Fan Speed Configuration dialog ................................................................. 14

4.3.1 DPT object type for fan speed ....................................................................... 14

4.3.2 Enable use of “Fan Speed Man/Auto” objects (for Control and Status) ............... 15

4.3.3 Enable use of +/- object for Fan Speed .......................................................... 15

4.3.4 Enable use of bit-type Fan Speed objects (for Control) .................................... 16

4.3.5 Enable use of bit-type Fan Speed objects (for Status) ..................................... 17

4.3.6 Enable use of Text object for Fan Speed ........................................................ 17

4.4 Global temperature configuration ........................................................................ 18

4.4.1 Enable use of +/- obj for Setpoint ................................................................. 18

4.4.2 Ambient Ref. Temp. is provided from KNX ...................................................... 18

4.5 Control Mode configuration ................................................................................. 20

4.5.1 Enable use of Control Mode objects (for Control and Status) ............................ 20

4.5.1 Initial state of Control Mode ......................................................................... 20

4.6 Addressing of Indoor Units ................................................................................. 22

4.7 License ............................................................................................................ 23

5 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................ 24

6 AC Unit Types compatibility. ..................................................................................... 25

7 Error Codes............................................................................................................. 26

Appendix A – Communication Objects Table ..................................................................... 29

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1 Presentation

HA-AC-KNX-8/16/64 allows a complete and natural integration of
Haier air conditioners with KNX control systems.

Compatible with all models of VRF line of Haier air conditioners.

Main features:

• Reduced dimensions. Installation even inside the A.C. indoor unit.

• Quick and non-visible installation.

• External power not required.

• Direct connection to the KNX EIB bus.

• Direct connection to the AC indoor unit.

• Fully KNX interoperable, configuration from ETS.

• Multiple objects for control (of different types: bit, byte, characters…).

• Control of the AC unit based in the ambient temperature read by the own AC unit, or in the

ambient temperature read by any KNX thermostat.

• Total Control and Monitoring of the AC unit from KNX, including monitoring of AC unit’s state

of internal variables, running hours counter (for filter maintenance control), and error
indication and error code.

• AC unit can be controlled simultaneously by the IR remote control of the AC unit and by

KNX.

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2 Connection

Connection of the interface to the AC indoor unit:

Disconnect mains power from the AC unit. Open the front cover of the indoor unit in order to
have access to the internal control board. In the control board locate the socket connector
marked as ABG1.

Using a 3-wire cable, connect the ABG1 connector from the HA-AC-KNX-8/16/64 to the A B G1
connector of the AC unit's control board.

Fix the HA-AC-KNX-8/16/64 inside or outside the AC indoor unit depending on your needs –
remember that HA-AC-KNX-8/16/64 must be also connected to the KNX bus. Close the AC
indoor unit's front cover again.

Connection of the interface to the KNX bus:

Disconnect power of the KNX bus. Connect the interface to the KNX TP-1 (EIB) bus using the
KNX standard connector (red/grey) of the interface, respect polarity. Reconnect power of the
KNX bus.

Connections diagram:

Figure 2.1 Default parameter configuration

Each Haier Communication Adaptor connects to a single Outdoor Unit.

The HA-AC-KNX-8-16-64 can be connected to more than one Haier Communication Adaptor
simultaneously.

NOTE: More than one Haier Communication Adaptor can be present in the installation.
Please make sure that the address of the Haier Communication Adaptor is correctly set in
the ETS. Check section 4.6 for more information.

Max. 500 m

A

U2 B

G1

Internal electronic
control board

A

U3

B

Haier Outdoor Unit

Unidad Exterior Haier

KNX TP-1

(EIB) bus

Connection to ABG1
bus. Three wires
cable.

Conexión al bus ABG1.
Cable de tres hilos.

G1

A
B

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Haier Communication Adaptor

Adaptador de Comunicación Haier

HA-MA164AD
HA-MB164AD
HA-MC164AD

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3 Configuration and setup

This is a fully compatible KNX device which must be configured and setup using standard KNX
tool ETS.

ETS project for this device can be downloaded from:

https://www.intesisbox.com/en/haier-knx-ac-ha-ac-knx-8_16_64/gateway/

Please consult the README.txt file, located inside the downloaded zip file, to find instructions on
how to install the database.

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4 ETS Parameters

When imported to the ETS software for the first time, the gateway shows the following default
parameter configuration:

Figure 4.1 Default parameter configuration

With this configuration it’s possible to send On/Off (Control_ On/Off), change the AC Mode
(Control_ Mode), the Fan Speed (Control_ Fan Speed) and also the Setpoint Temperature
(Control_ Setpoint Temperature). The Status_ objects, for the mentioned Control_ objects, are
also available to use if needed. Objects Status_ AC Ambient Reference Temperature and
Status_ Error/Alarm are shown too.

Figure 4.2 Default communication objects

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4.1 General configuration

Inside this parameter’s dialog it is possible to activate or change the parameters shown in the

Figure 4.1.

4.1.1 Download latest database entry for this product and its User Manual from:

The first field shows the URL where to download the database and the user manual for the
product.

Figure 4.3 Parameter detail

4.1.2 Intesis Product

This parameter is used to check, before sending the programing, the maximum number of AC
units your device supports.

Figure 4.4 Parameter detail

Select the version of the gateway that you have:

• HA-AC-KNX-8, if you only want to control up to 8 AC unit.

• HA-AC-KNX-16, if you only want to control up to 16 AC units.

• HA-AC-KNX-64, if you only want to control up to 64 AC units.

4.1.3 Number of Indoor Units in ETS

This parameter is used to hide/show communication object according to the number of AC units
you need to configure. Value ranges go from 1 to 64.

Figure 4.5 Parameter detail

In case you introduce a number higher than the maximum number of units allowed by your
license, you will get a warning message. This is just for information and will not block the
configuration process. Configurations with more indoor units configured than the ones allowed
by the license will not be downloaded correctly.

Figure 4.6 Parameter detail

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4.1.4 First Status Updated to KNX

This parameter defines how fast the status is updated to KNX. Depending on the value selected,
more or less priority will be assigned to this action. As there are so many parameters available,
it is important to consider carefully how to set this parameter.

o If set to “ASAP”, all status communication objects will send its value (if needed).
o If set to “Slow”, all status communication objects will send its value (if needed), but slower

than in the previous option (ASAP).

o If set to “Super Slow”, all status communication objects will send its value (if needed), but

slower than in the previous option (Slow).

Figure 4.7 Parameter detail

4.1.5 Enable object “Error Code [2byte]”

This parameter shows/hides the Status_ Error Code communication object which shows the
indoor unit errors, if occurred, in numeric format.

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Figure 4.8 Communication object and parameter detail

o If set to “Disabled” the object will not be shown.
o If set to “Enabled” the Status_ Error Code [2byte signed value] object will appear.

• This object can be read and also sends the indoor unit error, if occurred, in

numeric format. If a “0” value is shown that means no error.

4.1.6 Enable object “Error Text Code [14byte]”

This parameter shows/hides the Status_ Error Text Code communication object which shows
the indoor unit errors, if occurred, in text format.

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Figure 4.9 Communication object and parameter detail

o If set to “Disabled” the object will not be shown.
o If set to “Enabled” the Status_ Error Text Code object will appear.