VRF Installation Quick

Guide
A quick reference guide to all aspects of Midea VRF installation

For in-depth information please always refer to the Midea

manuals supplied with the equipment
Contents
Basic System Design Pages 4-14

Comms & Power Wiring Pages 15-20

Controller Wiring Pages 21-30

Pressure Test, Vacuuming & Charging Pages 31-37

Pre-Commissioning Check Pages 38-40

Auto Addressing Settings Pages 41-46

Condenser Settings Pages 47-57

Commissioning Pages 58-63

IDU Addressing via Controllers Pages 64-69

IDU/MS Units Pages 70-85

Basic System Design

• Pages 4-5 Capacity/Permitted no. of indoors

• Pages 6-9 Piping Distances
• Page 10-13 Piping Instructions
Capacity/Permitted No. of IDUs
Mini VRF & Sideflow Sum
Outdoor Max No.
Capacity Capacity
Unit Indoors
Ratio
8 2.5 4 45%-130%
10.5 3 5 45%-130%
12 4 6 45%-130%
14 5 6 45%-130%
16 6 7 45%-130%
18 6.5 9 45%-130%
20 7 10 45%-130%
22.4 7.5 11 45%-130%
26 8 12 45%-130%
40 14 14 45%-130%
45 15 15 45%-130%
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Capacity/Permitted No. of IDUs
V4+R Heat Recovery & V6 Heat Pump Sum
Outdoor Max No.
Capacity Capacity
Unit Indoors
Ratio
25.2 8 13 50%-130%

28 10 16 50%-130%

33.5 12 20 50%-130%

40 14 23 50%-130%

45 16 26 50%-130%

53.2 18 29 50%-130%

56 20 33 50%-130%

61.5 22 36 50%-130%

68 24 39 50%-130%

73 26 43 50%-130%

80 28 46 50%-130%

85 30 50 50%-130%

90 32 53 50%-130%

96 34 56 50%-130%

101 36 59 50%-130%

106.5 38 63 50%-130%

113 40 64 50%-130%

…… ……. ……

50%-130%
180 64 64 5
Piping Distances
Mini VRF
Permitted Value Piping

Total Actual Length ≤ 100m Refer to Installation Guide for full design

Max Piping Actual ≤ 45m (8kw, 10.5kw)

≤ 60m (12kw, 14kw, 16kw,
Pipe Length

18kw)
Equivalent ≤ 50m (8kw, 10.5kw)
≤ 70m (12kw, 14kw, 16kw,
18kw)
First Branch to Furthest IDU ≤ 20m

Nearest Branch ≤ 15m

IDU-ODU ODU Up ≤ 30m

Drop Height

Height
Difference ODU Down ≤ 20m

IDU-IDU Drop height ≤ 8m

NOTE: When the total equivalent length of liquid+gas lines is ≥ 90m, the diameter of the gas line must be increased
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Piping Distances
Sideflow 20-26kw 40-45kw Piping

Total Actual Length ≤ 120m ≤ 250m Refer to Installation Guide for full design

Max Actual ≤ 60m ≤ 100m

Pipe Length

Piping
Equivalent ≤ 70m ≤ 120m

First Branch to Furthest ≤ 20m ≤ 40m

IDU
Nearest Branch ≤ 15m ≤ 15m

IDU- ODU Up ≤ 30m ≤ 30m

ODU
Drop Height

Height ODU Down ≤ 20m ≤ 20m

Differen
ce
IDU-IDU Drop height ≤ 8m ≤ 8m

NOTE: When the total equivalent length of liquid+gas lines is ≥ 90m, the diameter of the gas line must be increased
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Piping Distances
V4+R Heat Recovery
40-45kw Piping

Total Actual Length ≤ 1000m Refer to Installation Guide for full design

Max Actual ≤ 175m

Pipe Length

Piping
Equivalent ≤ 200m

First Branch to Furthest ≤ 40/90m

IDU
MS Box to IDU ≤ 40m

IDU- ODU Up ≤ 70m

ODU
Drop Height

Height ODU Down ≤ 110m

Differen
ce
IDU-IDU Drop height ≤ 30m

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Piping Distances
V6 Heat Pump
40-45kw Piping

Total Actual Length ≤ 1000m Refer to Installation Guide for full design

Max Actual ≤ 175m

Pipe Length

Piping
Equivalent ≤ 200m

First Branch to Furthest ≤ 40/90m

IDU

IDU- ODU Up ≤ 90m

ODU
Drop Height

Height ODU Down ≤ 110m

Differen
ce
IDU-IDU Drop height ≤ 30m

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Piping Instructions

U Shaped INDOOR Ts can be

installed horizontal or vertical

If they are installed horizontal they

must be within an angle 10°

At least 1m between Ts

At least 0.5m must be left between

any 90° and
• another 90°
• a MS box
• a fan coil
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Piping Instructions
If the outdoor unit is above the fan
coils and the difference is greater
than 20m, it is recommended that
an oil return bend is set every 10m
in the suction pipe
Original Increased
9.53 12.7
If the outdoor unit is below the fan 12.7 15.9
coils and the difference is greater 15.9 19.1
than 40m, the liquid pipe of the
main run should be increased to 19.1 22.2
the next size up 22.2 28.6
28.6 31.8
31.8 38.1
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Piping Instructions
MS to IDU The When indoor unit pipe When indoor unit pipe
total capacity of length≤10m length>10m
Indoor
Gas side Liquid side Gas side Liquid side
units(×100W)
A≤45 Φ12.7mm Φ6.4mm Φ15.9mm Φ9.5mm
A≥56 Φ15.9mm Φ9.5mm Φ19.1mm Φ12.7mm

If the distance from the MS Box/Refnet to the IDU is greater than 10m, both pipe sizes
should be increased to the next sizes up. Decrease the sizes back down for the last 0.5m to
allow the flare connections

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Piping Instructions

To ensure even distribution of refrigerant and oil return outdoor refnets

connecting modular condensers must be:

• Horizontal (within 10°)

• Installed below or level with the service valve

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Comms & Power Wiring

• Page 15 Power Wiring

• Page 16 Heat Pump Comms Wiring
• Page 17 Heat Recovery Comms Wiring
• Page 18 Modular Condenser Comms Wiring
• Page 19 Central Controller Wiring
Power Wiring

L,N,E L,N,E L,N,E

• For indoor / outdoor unit power wire sizing and circuit breaker sizing, refer to
indoor/outdoor unit “Electrical Characteristics” of the applicable Midea
Manual
• All indoors/MS Boxes on one system should be powered by the same ring
main. This is to prevent coils from freezing on units that may lose power and
still receive liquid and also to prevent liquid hammering at the compressor 15
Communication Wiring
Heat Pump

P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E

• 3 core 0.75mm² shielded cable

• The P Q E communication wires should be connected one unit after another in a daisy chain from the ODU to
the final IDU
• At the final unit, a 120Ω resistor (provided in the accessory pack) should be connected between the P and Q
P,Q,E terminals
• The shielding nets of the communication wires should be connected together and grounded at one end of the
daisy chain
• HRV Ventilation units that are to be controlled via a central controller should be added to the P Q E
communication chain
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Communication Wiring
Heat Recovery
P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E

P,Q,E P,Q,E P,Q,E

• 3 core 0.75mm² shielded cable

• The P Q E communication wires should be connected one unit after another in a daisy chain from the ODU to
the final MS Box. These are labelled up as simply P Q E, without any port number reference
• Fan coil units are wired into the P Q E terminals to which they are piped. Each set of piping piping ports (1-12)
P,Q,E has its own P Q E terminal for the fan coil(s) connected to it. For multiple fan coils daisy chain the connection.
HRV units can be added to any indoor unit P Q E daisy chain
• At the final unit, a 120Ω resistor (provided in the accessory pack) should be connected between the P and Q
terminals
• The shielding nets of the communication wires should be connected together and grounded at one end of the
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Communication Wiring
Modular Condensers

For systems with two or more condensers

piped together they are connected on H1 H2 E

• 3 core 0.75mm² shielded cable

• Master slave address settings set via ENC1

H1,H2,E H1,H2,E

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Central Controller Wiring

X,Y,E

• 3 core 0.75mm² shielded cable

• All models of central controller are wired to the condensing unit on the XYE
terminals
X,Y,E • Maximum distance is 200m
• Multiple separate systems are daisy chained together
• Modular condensing units only the master is connected

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Controller Wiring

• Page 21-22 KJR29B

• Page 23 WDC86E/KD
• Page 24-27 WDC120G
• Page 28-29 KJR27B
Controller Wiring – KJR29B
1 to 1 Installation

• Comes with a 6m cable

• Jack plugged one side/made off the other
• Jack plugs into fascia/display board
• For ceiling floor units the connection is accessed
by removing the right-side unit cover
A – Brown/Blue • Other end is made off and wired into the
terminals
B – Red
• A&B – Comms
C- Yellow • C&D – 5v Power
D - Black 21
Controller Wiring – KJR29B
1 to Many Installation

• KJR29B master cable can be supplied

free of charge (terminal strip added
to A&B)
• Plugs into the unit closest to the
controller and is wired into the
controller
• Slave adapters can be ordered for
additional units
A – Brown/Blue • These consist of the same jack plug as
the master cable but only have
B – Red connections for A&B
C- Yellow • 2 core cable can be daisy chained
D - Black between A&Bs and connected onto
A&B terminals at the master 22
Controller Wiring – WDC86E/KD
1 to 1 Installation Only

X1 X2 X1 X2

• Controller and fan coil are connected using

the X1 X2 terminals
• 2 core shielded cable 0.5mm²-1.5mm²
• Maximum 200m length

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Controller Wiring – WDC120G
MI Unit - 1 to 1 Installation

• Controller and fan coil are connected using the the infra red communication sockets on both the
controller and the fan coil unit
• The controller comes with a small fly lead cable for temporary connection. As the cable is jack
plugged both ends Midea UK will supply a 10m if this method of installation is required on a
permanent basis
• Maximum 20m length 24
Controller Wiring – WDC120G
MI Unit - 1 to Many Installation

• The same method as for KJR29B

controller is used when connecting
the WDC120G to multiple MI units
• One master cable is used to connect
to the nearest fan coil (jack plugged
both sides)
• Slave adapters are required for all the
other units
• 2 core cy cable is daisy chained
around the slaves and terminated at
the terminals on the master cable

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Controller Wiring – WDC120G
MI2 Unit - 1 to 1 Installation

X1 X2 X1 X2

• Controller and fan coil are connected using

the X1 X2 terminals
• 2 core shielded cable 0.5mm²-1.5mm²
• Maximum 200m length

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 Controller Wiring – WDC120G
MI2 Unit - 1 to Many Installation
X1 X2

D1 D2

X1 X2 D1 D2

D1 D2
• Controller and master fan coil are connected using the X1 X2
& D1 D2 terminals
• Additional units are daisy chained from the master on D1 D2
terminals. Upto 16 units can be linked
• Please note – the D1 D2 terminal jack plug comes as part of
D1 D2
the IDU accessory pack inside the box 27
Controller Wiring – KJR27B
1 to 1 Installation

• Comes with a 6m cable

• Jack plugged one side/made off the other
• Jack plugs into ABCDE adapter cable already on
the PCB
• Other end is made off and wired into the
A – Brown/Blue terminals
B – Red The installation is very similar to the KJR29B with • A&B – Comms
C- Yellow one extra core (E – white). This provides the 5v • C&D – 5v Power
D – Black power to the LED power indicator • E – 5v power for LED
E - White 28
Controller Wiring – KJR27B
1 to Many Installation

• KJR27B master cable can be supplied

free of charge (terminal strip added
to A&B)
• Plugs into the unit closest to the
controller and is wired into the
controller
• Slave adapters can be ordered for
additional units
• These consist of the same jack plug as
A – Brown/Blue the master cable but only have
B – Red connections for A&B
C- Yellow • 2 core cable can be daisy chained
D – Black between A&Bs and connected onto
E - White A&B terminals at the master 29
Pressure Testing,
Vacuuming & Charging
• Page 31 Pressure Testing & Vacuuming Heat Pump
• Page 32-33 Pressure Testing & Vacuuming Heat Recovery
• Page 34 Additional Charge – Mini VRF & Sideflow
• Page 35 Additional Charge – V6 Heat Pump
• Page 36 Additional Charge – V4+R Heat Recovery
Pressure Test & Vaccing
Mini VRF, Sideflow & V6
• Test down both pipes at the same time
• Go up slowly in increments of 5bar. Pause every 5bar for an audible check and pipe runs and a visual check of
the gauges
• Reach a maximum of 40bar
• Check all mechanical joints with leak spray
• Once you are satisfied there are no leaks leave pressure in for at least 24 hours
• Check pressure after 24 hours. If there is evidence of any leaks, start again. If there are no leaks blow nitrogen
off

• Vacuum both pipes at the same time until a reading of 2torr or equivalent is achieved

• Once the desired level is reached add additional charge and open service valves

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Pressure Test & Vaccing
V4 + R Heat Recovery

• With any heat recovery system it is imperative to make sure during leak testing and vacuum drying that the full
piping circuit is reached. Due to the amount of valves on heat recovery systems and the way these valves act
once powered, this can sometimes be tricky to guarantee on other systems. To make this as easy as possible for
Midea Heat Recovery systems we have two ways to guarantee that the appropriate valves are open and will
allow the full circuit to be reached:

• Power ON all fan coils units in the system. The expansion valves will all set to the standby position of open,
allowing the nitrogen/vac to pass the valve and complete the circuit

• Power ON MS Boxes and Condensers. Press SW4 until 000 is shown. Press SW1 (forced cooling button), UA
should be displayed and all MS box valves will fully open. All electrically controlled valves at the condensing units
will open as well meaning this mode can be used when recovering refrigerant from the system

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Pressure Test & Vaccing
V4 + R Heat Recovery
• Test down all 3 pipes at the same time
• Test balance pipes (high gas balance and oil balance) for modular systems individually
• Go up slowly in increments of 5bar. Pause every 5bar for an audible check and pipe runs and a visual check of
the gauges
• Reach a maximum of 40bar
• Check all mechanical joints with leak spray
• Once you are satisfied there are no leaks leave pressure in for at least 24 hours
• Check pressure after 24 hours. If there is evidence of any leaks, start again. If there are no leaks blow nitrogen
off

• Vacuum both pipes at the same time until a reading of 2torr or equivalent is achieved

• Once the desired level is reached add additional charge and open service valves

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Additional Refrigerant Charge
Mini VRF & Sideflow
Calculate the additional charge based on the diameter and length of the liquid line

Liquid Size Refrigerant per Metre

6.4 0.023kg
9.5 0.060kg
12.7 0.120kg
15.9 0.180kg
19.1 0.270kg
22.2 0.380kg

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Additional Refrigerant Charge
V5 & V6 Heat Pump
Calculate the additional charge based on the diameter and length of the liquid line

Liquid Size Refrigerant per Metre

6.4 0.022kg
9.5 0.057kg
12.7 0.110kg
15.9 0.170kg
19.1 0.260kg
22.2 0.360kg
25.4 0.520kg
28.6 0.680kg
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Additional Refrigerant Charge
V4+R Heat Recovery
Calculate the additional charge based on the diameter and length of the liquid line + additional charge for MS Box sizes

Liquid Size Refrigerant per Metre Model Additional

6.4 0.023kg MS-02 0.3kg
9.5 0.06kg MS-04/MS-06 0.5kg
12.7 0.12kg
15.9 0.180kg
19.1 0.270kg
22.2 0.380kg
25.4 0.550kg
28.6 0.710kg
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Pre-Commissioning
Check
• Page 38 FE Error
• Page 39 Commissioning Itinerary
FE Error Code
Prior to being put through a Test Run and/or being
FE
addressed, all VRF IDUs will show a error code. This is
completely normal. It simply means they are awaiting an
address

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Commissioning Itinerary
Once the system is vacuumed, charged and valves open we are ready to set the system up ready for commissioning.
The steps are:

• If not already done, power on IDUs and MS Boxes (if applicable)

• IDUs will show FE fault. This is completely normal

• Set the number of IDUs on the system via the switch on the condensing unit (explained in next chapter)
• Set the system to auto addressing mode using the appropriate dip switch (explained in next chapter). This may
already be set depending on the system. This isn’t required for V4+R.

• For V4+R Heat Recovery address the IDUs (explained in later chapter). Then Test Run (explained in later chapter)
• For Heat Pump systems simply Test Run the system (explained in later chapter). Addressing is automatic

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Auto Addressing Settings

• Page 41 80W/105W Models

• Page 42 120W-160W 1 phase models
• Page 43 120W-180W 3 phase models
• Page 44 200W-450W models
• Page 45 V6
Auto Addressing – 80/105 models
• SW3 is used to set up the auto addressing
function at the condensing unit
• VRF Condensers should ALWAYS be set to
Auto Address even if you wish to change
the addresses manually at a later date
• Enabling auto address allows
communication with central controllers

• Bit 1 ON
• Bit 2 OFF

SW3 Settings
1 ON Auto Address
OFF Manual
2 ON Clear Addresses
OFF Default
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Auto Addressing – 120-160 1ph
• SW1 is used to set up the auto addressing
function at the condensing unit
• VRF Condensers should ALWAYS be set to
Auto Address even if you wish to change the
addresses manually at a later date
• Enabling auto address allows communication
with central controllers

• Bit 1 ON
• Bit 2 OFF
• Bit 3 OFF
SW1 Settings
1 ON Auto Address
OFF Manual
2 ON Clear Addresses
OFF Default

3 Reserved Reserved
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Auto Addressing – 120-180 3ph
• SW7/SW3 is used to set up the auto
addressing function at the condensing unit
• VRF Condensers should ALWAYS be set to
Auto Address even if you wish to change
the addresses manually at a later date
• Enabling auto address allows
communication with central controllers

• Bit 1 ON
• Bit 2 OFF

SW3 Settings
1 ON Auto Address
OFF Manual
2 ON Clear Addresses
OFF Default
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Auto Addressing – 200W-450W

200-260 model 400-450 model

PLEASE NOTE – ON THE ILLUSTRATIONS THE BLACK REPRESENTS THE SWITCH HEAD
• Move all Bits on the Dip Switch to the OFF position for auto addressing
• Once Auto addressing is set leave in this position even if you wish to manually change the addresses at a later
date

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Auto Addressing – V5 & V6
S6 Dip Switch
The Dip switch is factory set to auto address

All Bits to the OFF position

The addresses will automatically be given once the condenser is

switched on

The clear addresses switch Bit 2 to ON position, wait 2 mins,

power off, switch Bit 2 back to OFF position, switch power back
on

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Condenser Settings

• Page 47-49 Capacity & Outdoor Addressing

• Page 50 Quantity of IDUs
• Page 51-53 Silent Mode
• Page 54 Static Pressure
• Page 55-56 Mode Priority
PCB Settings – ENC2/3/4
Sideflow VRF – Capacity / Outdoor Address

20-26kw

40-45kw

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PCB Settings – ENC1/2/3
V4+R – Capacity / Outdoor Address
Dial Switch Content Note

ENC3 System address setting Address for Central Controller

ENC2 Capacity Setting 0: 8HP, 1: 10HP, 2: 12HP, 3:14HP, 4:

16HP
ENC1 Master/Slave Address 0: Master unit, 1-3: Slave units

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PCB Settings – ENC1/2/4
V6 – Capacity / Outdoor Address

NOTE:
1. Black denotes the switch position.
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PCB Settings – ENC3
Quantity of Indoors
You can set the number of indoor units
the system is looking for using ENC3

This is NOT required for sideflow VRF but

if it is set it will allow the system to fault
out if a fan coil unit is lost due to power
failure

This is required for V5/V6 and V4+R Heat

recovery

NOTE:
1. Black denotes the switch position
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PCB Settings – S3
Silent Mode
You can select the Silent mode using S3

The settings allow you select which

silent mode logic, if any, you want the
condensers to follow

NOTE:
1. Black denotes the switch position
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PCB Settings – S2
Night Silent Time
You can set the Night silent time using
S2

The settings allow you to adjust the time

it takes to begin after the peak of the
day and for how long it is active

NOTE:
1. Black denotes the switch position
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PCB Settings – ENC5 – V6
Silent Mode
You can select the Silent mode using
ENC5

The settings allow you select which

silent mode logic, if any, you want the
condensers to follow

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PCB Settings – S4
Static Pressure Settings (N/A for Mini VRF & Sideflow)
You can set the static pressure of the
outdoor fans using S4

You can increase the ‘throw’ of the fan if

duct is to be fitted to the cowl

NOTE:
1. Black denotes the switch position
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PCB Settings – S5
Mode Priority
You can set the mode priorities of the
system using S5

These priorities will be used as the basis

of mode choice in any mode conflicts or
auto mode logic issues

NOTE:
1. Black denotes the switch position
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PCB Settings – S5 – V6
Mode Priority
You can set the mode priorities of the
system using S5

These priorities will be used as the basis

of mode choice in any mode conflicts or
auto mode logic issues

NOTE:
1. Black denotes the switch position
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Commissioning

• Page 58 Mini VRF & Sideflow

• Page 59 V4+R Heat Recovery
• Page 60-61 V6 Heat Pump
• Page 62 ODU Digital Display Parameter Checking
Commissioning - Test Running
Mini VRF & Sideflow VRF

• Once the dip switches are set, power on the

condenser and the fan coils (if not already
powered)

• Press SW1 Forced Cooling to send the

addresses to the fan coils and initiate a 1hr
Test Cooling mode

• Press the button again to end the Test Mode

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Commissioning - Test Running
V4+R Heat Recovery
• Once the dip switches are set, power on the
condenser and the fan coils (if not already
powered)

• Indoor units must now be addressed using

any of the methods in the IDU ADDRESSING
SECTION of the guide

• Press SW2 Forced Cooling to initiate a 1hr Test

Cooling mode

• Press the button again to end the Test Mode

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Commissioning - Test Running
V6 Heat Pump
Test function is accessed
using the commissioning
menu on V6 systems

Button Function
SW3 (UP) In the menu mode: previous and next
buttons for menu modes

SW4 (DOWN) Not in menu mode: previous and next

buttons for system check information

SW5 (MENU) Enter/exit menu mode

SW6 (OK) Confirm

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Commissioning - Test Running
V6 Heat Pump
Only the master unit has the full menu
functions. Slave units only have error codes and
cleaning functions

1. Long press SW5 “Menu” button for 5

seconds. Digital display changes to “n1”
2. Press SW3/SW4 to navigate to the first level
menu. n1 is the required menu for test
3. SW6 to select menu
4. Press SW3/SW4 to navigate second level
menu “n12”, “n15” etc
5. “n14” is the selection for test cooling

6. Press SW6 to confirm choice

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ODU – Digital Display
Using SW1/SW2: Query Button you can get the
operating parameters of the system. This will
be shown on the LED digital tube display

The table of available data will be shown on

the inside of the condenser panel. The items
available include thermistor readings, capacity
requirements and recent errors

In Standby the quantity of indoor units is

displayed

Whilst running the frequency of the

compressor is shown

Whilst in error the current Error code is shown

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IDU Addressing

• Page 64 Addressing using WDC86E/KD

• Page 65 Addressing using WDC120G
• Page 66 Addressing using RM12 infra red
• Page 67 Addressing using KJR29B
• Page 68 HRV Addressing
IDU Addresses – WDC86E/KD
Auto addressing using SW1 Forced Cooling from the condensing unit will address the IDUs in no particular order. After the
Test mode has ended you may wish to know the addresses or change the addresses. We can do this with either a hard
wired (when connected to one unit only) or infra red controller:

• Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons for 8 seconds to enter the Addressing menu

• If the IDU has a current address it will be shown on the screen

• To amend the address, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the required address
and press the CONFIRM button to send it

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IDU Addresses – WDC120G
Auto addressing using SW1 Forced Cooling from the condensing unit will address the IDUs in no particular order. After the
Test mode has ended you may wish to know the addresses or change the addresses. We can do this with either a hard
wired (when connected to one unit only) or infra red controller:

• When the backlight of the screen is off, press and hold BACK and FAN at the same time for 5
seconds
• Use UP and DOWN arrows to scroll to IDU ADDRESSES

• Press the MENU/OK button

• Use UP and DOWN to select an address and press MENU/OK to send the address to the
IDU
• Press BACK twice to exit the parameter settings

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IDU Addresses – RM12 Infrared
Auto addressing using SW1 Forced Cooling from the condensing unit will address the IDUs in no particular order. After the
Test mode has ended you may wish to know the addresses or change the addresses. We can do this with either a hard
wired (when connected to one unit only) or infra red controller:

• Hold TIMER ON, AIR DIRECTION, and OK buttons for 8 seconds to enter Addressing Mode
• Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select an address

• Press POWER button to ready the controller for the transfer Power indicator should appear

• Press FAN SPEED to send the address to the IDU. It should appear on the IDU display if it has been
successful
• Press MODE to interrogate the address. The current address will be shown on the IDU display

• Press OK to leave Addressing Mode

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IDU Addresses – KJR29B
Auto addressing using SW1 Forced Cooling from the condensing unit will address the IDUs in no particular order. After the
Test mode has ended you may wish to know the addresses or change the addresses. We can do this with either a hard
wired (when connected to one unit only) or infra red controller:

• Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons for 8 seconds to enter the Addressing menu

• If the IDU has a current address it will be shown on the screen

• To amend the address, use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the required address
and press the Fan Speed button to send it

• Press OK to leave the setting

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IDU Addresses – HRV units
Auto addressing using SW1 Forced Cooling from the condensing unit will address the IDUs in no particular order. After the
Test mode has ended you may wish to know the addresses or change the addresses. We can do this with either a hard
wired (when connected to one unit only) or infra red controller:

HRV units can be auto addressed as any other IDU

They can also be addressed using KJR29B and infra

red controller. The PCB of HRV has inbuilt infra red
receiver to accept address from RM12 controller

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IDU/MS Box
Connections & Set up
• Page 70 Cassette PCB Connections
• Page 71 Compact PCB Connections
• Page 72 Ducted PCB Connections
• Page 73 Ceiling Floor PCB Connections
• Page 74 Wall mounted Connections
• Page 75 Cooling mode Temp. compensation
• Page 76 Heating mode Temp. compensation
• Page 77 Heating mode fan cycle
• Page 78 Cold Draft Preventation
• Page 79 Auto Restart
• Page 80 Static Pressure
• Page 81-82 Digital Displays
• Page 83-84 Parameter Checking
IDU Connections - Cassette

Label Code Content Voltage

22 CN17 PQE Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

21 CN18 X1 X2 Comms port 18v DC

3 CN9 D1 D2 Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

16 CN15 Display Panel Connection 5v DC

8 CN21 Vertical Louver 12v DC

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IDU Connections - Compact

Label Code Content Voltage

20 CN17 PQE Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

20 CN17 X1 X2 Comms port 18v DC

19 CN9 D1 D2 Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

18 CN15 Display Panel Connection 5v DC

16 CN21 Vertical Louver 12v DC

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IDU Connections - Ducted

Label Code Content Voltage

7 CN17 PQE Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

7 CN17 X1 X2 Comms port 18v DC

8 CN9 D1 D2 Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

10 CN15 Display Panel Connection 5v DC

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IDU Connections – Ceiling Floor

Label Code Content Voltage

17 CN17 PQE Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

17 CN18 X1 X2 Comms port 18v DC

16 CN9 D1 D2 Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

23 CN15 Display Panel Connection 5v DC

18/19 CN21/CN22/CN14 Vertical Louver 12v DC

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IDU Connections – Wall Mounted

Label Code Content Voltage

9 CN17 PQE Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

9 CN17 X1 X2 Comms port 18v DC

8 CN9 D1 D2 Comms port 2.5v-2.7v DC

10 CN11 Display Panel Connection 5v DC

2 CN13 Vertical Louver 12v DC

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IDU Field Settings
Cooling Mode Temperature Compensation

Switch Example Setting Switch Positions Description

0°C (default)
Cooling Mode
SW1_1
Compensation
2°C

Using this setting the indoor unit can target a temperature that is lower than the set
temperature

For example a setpoint of 21°C with the compensation of 2°C would target a set point
of 19°C (as sensed at the unit)

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IDU Field Settings
Heating Mode Temperature Compensation

Switch Setting Switch Positions Description Since warm air rises and units
Example are often installed at ceiling
height, the sensed
Temperature compensation is 6°C (default) temperature at the unit can be
higher than that of the actual
reading at ground level. We
Temperature compensation is 2°C
Heating Mode can compensate for this using
SW6 Temperature this field setting
Compensation Temperature compensation is 4°C
A set point of 24°C with the
default field setting will aim
Temperature compensation is 0°C for a unit return air temp of
30°C

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IDU Field Settings
Heating Mode Fan Cycle

Switch Example Setting Switch Positions Description

Set point reached, fan cycles 4 mins

OFF, 1 min ON (default)

Set point reached, fan cycles 8 mins

OFF, 1 min ON

Heating Mode Fan

SW4
Cycle Set point reached, fan cycles 12
mins OFF, 1 min ON

Set point reached, fan cycles 16

mins OFF, 1 min ON

The logic of the fan cycle once the set point has been reached in heating mode can be changed to suit the end users
preference
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IDU Field Settings
Cold Draft Prevention

Switch Example Setting Switch Positions Description

Fan does not run until coil temp is

15°c (default)

Fan does not run until coil temp is

20°c
Cold Draft
SW5
Prevention
Fan does not run until coil temp is
24°c

Fan does not run until coil temp is

26°c

In heating mode you can select at what coil temperature you would like the fan to begin cycling. This allows you to
prevent cold air being recirculated after defrost cycles
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IDU Field Settings
Auto Restart

Switch Example Setting Switch Positions Description

Enabled (default)
J1 Auto Restart
Disabled

This function can ensure that, in the event of a power outage, the indoor units
automatically restart once the power returns. The restart of the units is staggered to
prevent all units starting simultaneously

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IDU Field Settings
Static Pressure

Switch Setting Switch Positions Description Cap. Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4

Example 2.2-7.1kw 10pa 0pa 30pa 50pa

8-11.2kw 20pa 40pa 70pa 100pa

Mode 1(default)

14kw 40pa 70pa 100pa 150pa

Mode 2

SW2 Static Pressure The static pressures can also be

changed using the WDC120G hard
Mode 3
wired controller, this time with 9
separate settings
Mode 4

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IDU Display – Appearance

All VRF IDUs come with a digital display that shows

information on the current running status and mode

These displays also allow easy diagnose of error

codes and installation issues

The ‘Manual’ button can be used during

commissioning to query the current running
parameters of the unit

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IDU Display– Normal Output
Display Output
Unit State
Light/Icons Digital Display
Standby OPERATION light flashes
Auto Restart Delay slowly

Shutting-down All lights off

Cool/Heat mode – Set Temp

Normal Operation OPERATION light/icon on
Operating

Fan only mode - Ambient

Cold draft OPERATION light/icon on

Set Temperature
prevention/Defrost DEF/FAN

A timer has been set TIMER light/icon on N/A

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IDU Display – Parameter Output
Parameter Parameter Remarks By pressing the manual button
No. you can cycle through the
1 Communication Address 0-63 parameters in the table

2 Capacity as set on switch ENC1 Unit: HP Communications address and Network address are
the same value
3 Network Address 0-63
4 Set Temperature
5 Indoor Ambient Temperature Min Value: - 9°C
6 RESERVED Min Value: - 9°C
7 Indoor heat exchanger mid-point temperature Min Value: - 9°C
8 Indoor heat exchanger outlet temperature Min Value: - 9°C
9 Most Recent Error code “E-” is displayed in no error has
occurred since the unit was powered
on

10 - -
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MS Box Display – Parameter Output
Parameter Parameter By pressing the check button
No. you can cycle through the
1 Quantity of indoor units connected to this port parameters in the table

2 Operation Mode of this MS Each PQE wiring terminal/port

3 Subcooling Inlet Temperature (T1C2) has its own check button (SW1-
4 Subcooling Outlet Temperature (T1C1) SW6)

5 Total T2(B) average back from outdoor

6 Indoor unit T2(B) value under MS Box
7 Quantity of opened outdoor unit
8 Operation mode of outdoor unit
9 Subcooling valve opening degree
10 Quantity of opened indoors of this MS Box

0: OFF, 2: Cooling, 3: Heating, 4: Forced Cooling, 5: Main Cooling, 6: Main Heating 84