English CITY MULTI Control System Smart ME Controller PAR-U01MEDU Instruction Book Prior to use, thoroughly read the instructions in this manual to use the product correctly. Retain this manual for future reference. Make sure that this manual and Installation Manual are passed on to any future users. To ensure safety and proper operation of the remote controller, the remote controller should only be installed by qualified personnel.
Product features Smart ME controller is a remote controller designed to control Mitsubishi Electric’s air conditioning units and also allows for the control of other manufacturer’s products connected via Mitsubishi Electric’s AHC. It can control up to sixteen indoor units and one AHC.
▌Energy-save control with the use of the built-in occupancy sensor Occupancy sensor Brightness sensor • Energy-save control will be performed when the occupancy sensor detects vacancy. • When the occupancy sensor detects no human movement for a certain period of time, this will be regarded as the vacancy. • One of the following energy-save controls can be used at a time. Energy-save control mode Control when vacancy is detected Non-use – ON/OFF The unit will be turned off.
▌LED Indicator LED Indicator • The LED indicator indicates the operation status by lighting and blinking with different colors and brightness (High/Low), or by turning off. • Indicator colors: Blue, Light blue, Purple, Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Lime, and White Operation status LED indicator The unit is in operation. Lights up in different colors according to the operation mode or the room temperature (three different levels). *1 The unit is stopped. Turns off. An error is occurring.
Contents Product features···························································· 2 Controller interface············································································· 2 Safety precautions························································· 6 Screen display······························································ 8 Screen configuration··········································································· 8 Display·····························································
Safety precautions • Thoroughly read the following safety precautions before using the unit. • Observe these precautions carefully to ensure safety. WARNING Indicates a risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a risk of serious injury or structural damage. • After reading this manual, pass it on to the end user to retain for future reference. • Keep this manual for future reference and refer to it as necessary.
Safety precautions CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not place flammable materials or use flammable sprays around the controller. To reduce the risk of electric shock or malfunctions, do not touch the touch panel with a pointy or sharp object. To reduce the risk of damage to the controller, do not directly spray insecticide or other flammable sprays on the controller. To reduce the risk of injury and electric shock, avoid contact with sharp edges of certain parts.
Screen display Screen configuration General equipment screen Home screen This screen will not appear if no Advanced HVAC CONTROLLERs (AHC) are connected.
Screen display Indoor unit setting screen The setting items that are not available for the connected indoor unit will not appear on the display. Humidity setting screen This screen will not appear if no Advanced HVAC CONTROLLERs (AHC) are connected. Menu (Service) screen A password is required to access the Menu (Service) screen.
Screen display Display ▌Home screen Basic * All icons are displayed for explanation.
Screen display ▌1 [ON/OFF] button Touch to turn ON/OFF the indoor unit. ▌2 [Operation mode] button Touch to change the operation mode. ▌3 [Hold/Cancel Hold] button Touch to enable/disable the Hold function. ▌4 [Menu] button Touch to bring up the Menu screen. ▌5 LED Indicator ON/OFF button Touch to turn ON/OFF the LED indicator. ▌6 Touch to decrease the set temperature. ▌7 Touch to increase the set temperature. ▌8 Touch to go to the Indoor unit setting screen. ▌9 Room name Room name appears here.
Screen display ▌Indoor unit setting screen s u w x t v ▌General equipment screen y z A ▌Humidity setting screen B C D 12
Screen display ▌s Fan speed Touch to change the fan speed. ▌t Louver Touch to turn ON/OFF the louver. ▌u Air direction Touch to change the air direction. ▌v LOSSNAY Touch to change the fan speed of the LOSSNAY unit. ▌w Touch to return to the Home screen. ▌x Touch to go to the Humidity setting screen. ▌y AHC input/output status The input and output status of the general equipments connected to Advanced HVAC CONTROLLER (AHC) appear. ▌z Touch to go to the Home screen.
Screen display Menu structure Menu (User) Date and time ··· Page 35 Enter date and time ··· Page 35 Date and time format ··· Page 36 Daylight saving time ··· Page 37 Schedule ··· Page 38 Timer ··· Page 41 ON/OFF timer ··· Page 41 Auto-OFF timer ··· Page 43 Display format ··· Page 45 Settings — Language — Temperature unit — Room temperature display — Backlight timeout Sound and contrast ··· Page 47 Energy saving ··· Page 48 LED Indicator ··· Page 54 — LED indicator setting — With Br
Screen display Menu (Service) ··· Refer to the Installation Manual for details. Setup Group setting Interlock setting Search connection information Cool/Heat display Override control Temperature sensor offset Humidity sensor offset Auto mode Single/dual Room name Telephone number IC Function settings LED color adjustment Reset RC AHC port name screen Error menu Error history Self check Test run Not all functions are available on all models of indoor units.
Screen display Icon explanations Controller operation Timer P P The table below summarizes the square icons used in this manual. The user password must be entered on the [Login page] to change settings. There is no settings that can skip this process. : Touch to move the cursor left. : Touch to move the cursor right. - : Touch to input the number. * Changes cannot be made unless the correct password is entered. ON Indicates settings that can be changed only while the units are in operation.
Basic operations Power ON/OFF Button operation ON/OFF Touch the [ON/OFF] button to turn on or off the indoor unit. * The LED indicator will light up when the indoor unit is turned on. * The LED indicator display depends on the settings for the function settings. * When the operations of the LOSSNAY and indoor units are interlocked, LOSSNAY units will turn on (or off) when indoor units are turned on (or off).
Basic operations Operation mode, Set temperature, and Override control settings ON Button operation Operation mode Touch the [Operation mode] button to go through the operation modes in the following order. Select the desired operation mode. Cool Drying *1 Fan Heat *1 Setback *1 Auto *1*2 *1 Operation modes that are not available for the connected indoor unit will not appear on the display.
Basic operations Auto (dual set point) and Setback modes: When the operation mode is set to the Auto (dual set point) mode or the Setback mode, two set temperatures (one each for cooling and heating) can be set. Depending on the room temperature, indoor unit will automatically operate in either the cooling or heating mode and keep the room temperature within the preset range.
Basic operations Button operation Set temperature Touch or temperature. to decrease or increase the set • Depending on the Temperature unit setting, temperatures will decrease or increase by 1ºF, 0.5ºC, or 1ºC increments. (See page 45.) • Refer to the table on page 21 for the settable temperature range for different operation modes. • Set temperature cannot be set for the Fan mode.
Basic operations ▌Set temperature range Operation mode Cool/Drying 67ºF–95ºF/19ºC–35ºC Heat 40ºF–83ºF/4.
Basic operations Button operation Override control This function temporarily overrides the Setback temperature setting. The Override control begins when the set temperature is changed while units are operated in the Setback mode. Once the Override control begins, the remaining time in which the Override control is effective will appear. Once the remaining time has elapsed, the temperature setting will return to the original setting. The duration of Override control can be changed.
Basic operations Fan speed and Air direction settings ON Button operation Fan speed Touch or to go through the fan speeds in the following order. Select the desired setting. Auto • The number of available fan speeds depends on the indoor unit model. The actual fan speed will differ from the fan speed displayed on the LCD when one of the following conditions is met.
Basic operations Button operation Air direction Touch or to go through the airflow directions in the following order. Select the desired setting. Auto Swing Select “Swing” to automatically swing the airflow direction. • The settable air directions depend on the indoor unit model. The actual air direction will differ from the air direction displayed on the LCD when one of the following conditions is met.
Basic operations Louver setting ON Button operation Louver Touch or to turn on or off the louver swing. Off On • The louver setting will not appear if the indoor unit does not feature the louver function.
Basic operations LOSSNAY setting Button operation LOSSNAY Touch or to go through the fan speeds of the LOSSNAY unit in the following order. * Settable only when LOSSNAY unit is connected. Off Low High * Indoor unit fan may operate even when the LOSSNAY unit is operated individually, depending on the models of the indoor unit and the LOSSNAY unit.
Basic operations Hold setting Button operation Hold Touch the [Hold] button to enable/disable the Hold function. When the Hold function is enabled, the following scheduled operations are disabled, and a word “Hold” will appear next to the icon. • Schedule • ON/OFF timer • Auto-OFF timer • Auto return To disable the Hold function, touch the [Cancel Hold] button.
Basic operations Humidity setting Button operation Humidity Touch or to decrease or increase the humidity by 1%RH. • The settable range is between 20% and 80% (RH). • The Humidity setting screen will appear only when a humidifier is connected to AHC.
Navigating through the Menu Menu list Menu items Setting items and details Sets the current date and time. Selects the date and time format. Sets the daylight saving time. Schedules the operation ON/OFF times, operation modes, and set Schedule temperatures for a week. Sets the ON/OFF timer. Timer Sets the Auto-OFF timer. Displays the display language being used. Temperature unit setting (0.
Navigating through the Menu Menu items Filter information Error information Setting items and details Displays and resets the filter signs on the indoor and LOSSNAY units. Displays the error status when an error occurs. Reference page 71 73 About passwords A password is required to access certain windows. Two types of passwords are used as follows.
Navigating through the Menu Navigating through the Menu Button operation Accessing the Menu Touch the [Menu] button. The Menu screen will appear.
Navigating through the Menu Button operation Navigating through the pages Touch or to switch between the pages. To access the Menu (Service) screen, touch the [Service] tab. A maintenance access password will be required to access the Menu (Service) screen.
Navigating through the Menu Button operation Item selection Touch the desired item on the Menu screen. When an attempt is made to access a passwordprotected screen, a [Login page] will appear. Enter a user password (default: 0000). The settings screen for the selected item will appear.
Navigating through the Menu Button operation Exiting the Menu screen Touch the [Home] button to exit the Menu screen and return to the Home screen. If no buttons are touched for 10 minutes, the screen will automatically return to the Home screen. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost.
Function settings Date and time ▌Enter date and time Button operation 1 Select [Date and time] from the Menu. Then, touch [Enter date and time] in the list. 2 Touch or year, and time. Date and time setting is required before making the following settings. • Schedule • ON/OFF timer • Energy saving • Daylight saving time to set the current month, date, Touch [Done] to save the settings.
Function settings ▌Date and time format Button operation 1 Select [Date and time] from the Menu. Then, touch [Date and time format] in the list. 2 Touch the buttons to select date and time display formats. Touch [Done] to save the settings.
Function settings ▌Daylight saving time Button operation 1 Select [Date and time] from the Menu. Then, touch [Daylight saving time] in the list. 2 The default setting is “Disabled.” To activate the daylight saving time, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled]. Set the following items with the • Month/Date • Start time • Forward to buttons. *S et the time when the clock is to be set forward to at the Start time above.
Function settings P Schedule Operation ON/OFF times, operation modes, and set temperatures for a week can be scheduled. Up to eight operation patterns can be scheduled for each day. 1 2 Select [Schedule] from the Menu.
Function settings 4 Set the following items. • Time * The time is settable in 5-minute increments. or to rapidly advance the * Touch and hold numbers. • ON/OFF • Mode • Temperature * The settable operation modes and temperature ranges vary, depending on the indoor unit model. To continue setting schedules for other time periods, touch to access the settings screen. When done making the settings, touch [Done]. A confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK] to save the settings.
Function settings 1 To copy the schedule settings of a day to the schedule settings for another day of the week, touch [Copy]. 2 Touch the day whose schedule settings are to be copied and the day(s) to which the copied schedule settings are to be pasted. When done making the settings, touch [Done]. A confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK] to save the settings.
Function settings P Timer ▌ON/OFF timer ON/OFF timer allows the user to set a timer to turn on or off the indoor unit at the specified times. Button operation 1 Select [Timer] from the Menu. Then, touch [ON/OFF timer] in the list. 2 To activate the ON/OFF timer, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled].
Function settings “ Timer” will appear on the Home screen when the ON/OFF timer is enabled. “ Hold” will appear when the Hold function is enabled. The timer will not be executed when the Hold function is enabled or when the timer execution is prohibited from the centralized controller. “ Timer” will appear.
Function settings ▌Auto-OFF timer Auto-OFF timer allows the user to set a timer to turn off the indoor unit after the specified time has elapsed. Button operation 1 Select [Timer] from the Menu. Then, touch [Auto-OFF timer] in the list. 2 To activate the Auto-OFF timer, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled].
Function settings “Auto-OFF” will appear on the Home screen when the Auto-OFF timer is enabled.
Function settings Display format ▌Language ▌Temperature unit ▌Room temperature display ▌Backlight timeout Button operation 1 2 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Display format] in the list. Language The currently used display language will appear. Temperature unit Touch the button to select the temperature unit from ºF, ºC (0.5ºC increments), or 1ºC (1ºC increments).
Function settings Room temperature display Touch the button to select the desired room temperature display option to be used on the Home screen. • Show: Room temperature appears on the Home screen. • Hide: Room temperature does not appear on the Home screen. * The indoor humidity display will also be shown or hidden according to the Show/Hide setting above. Backlight timeout Touch the button to select the desired timeout of the backlight from 5, 10, 20, 30, and 60 seconds.
Function settings Sound and contrast ▌Sound level ▌Contrast Button operation 1 2 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Sound and contrast] in the list. Sound level Set the volume of the buzzer that sounds when the screen is touched. • Level 0–3 (Level 0: No sound) Contrast Set the display contrast between -10 and +10. The greater the value, the higher the contrast. Touch [Done] to save the settings.
Function settings Energy saving (Assist function) The energy-save control assist function can be set to activate when vacancy is detected while the air conditioning units are operated. (The default setting for this function is set to deactivate.) ▌Selecting an energy-save control mode Button operation 1 48 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Energy saving] in the list.
Function settings 2 Touch the [Mode] button to select one of the following energy-save control modes that reduces energy-consumption during vacancy. The default setting is “Non-use.” • Non-use: D eactivates the energy-save control assist function. • Thermo-off*1: Puts the unit into the Thermo-off state. • Set temperature offset*1*2: Offsets the set temperature. *3 • Fan speed down : Sets the fan speed to “Low.” • ON/OFF: Turns off the unit. • Operation mode*3: Sets the operation mode to “Setback.
Function settings 3 Set the following items with the buttons. • Offset value (Effective only when “Set temperature offset” mode is selected) *S et the temperature value to be offset by from the set temperature during vacancy. The settable value range is between 2ºF (1ºC) and 8ºF (4ºC). • Auto-away time (Effective when any mode is selected) *W hen no human movement is detected for the period of the time specified here, the energy-save control will be performed.
Function settings ▌Invalid item setting (option settings) Button operation 1 The energy-save control assist function can be set to deactivate during vacancy at the specified time periods on the specified days or when the brightness sensor detects “Light” or “Dark.” To specify time periods and days, touch [Day and time] from the list. (See step 2 below.) To set the detection conditions for the brightness sensor, touch [With Brightness sensor] from the list. (See step 3 below.
Function settings 2 Day and time Specify the days and the time periods when the energy-save control assist function will be deactivated. The settings of a day can be copied to the settings for another day of the week. The setting details are the same as those for the schedule settings. Refer to page 38 for details. * To deactivate the function for an entire day, set the setting to “12:00AM→12:00AM.
Function settings Example of the energy-save control assist function settings Setting item Invalid item setting (option settings) Setting example Day and time 1 7:00AM → 5:00PM With Brightness sensor 2 Light Energy-save control mode 3 Set temperature offset (Offset value: 4ºF) Auto-away time 4 0:10 (10 minutes) 7:00AM 1 Time 5:00PM Light 2 Dark (1 + 2) Occupied Vacant 3 Set temp. (Heat) 70ºF 66ºF 4 Auto-away time (10 min.) Auto-away time count restarts.
Function settings LED Indicator Button operation 1 2 54 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [LED Indicator] in the list. Touch [LED Indicator setting] in the list.
Function settings 3 The default setting for [Basic display mode] is “Mode.” Touch the button to select the Basic display mode from “Mode,” “Room temp.,” or “Non-use.” Setting items common to “Mode” and “Room temp.” • Brightness *S elect “High” or “Low.” * This setting is effective only when the “With Brightness Sensor” setting (explained on the next page) is disabled. • Color during energy saving (2nd page) *S elect the desired color to be used during energysave control.
Function settings 4 5 To select the brightness level of the LED indicator to be used when the brightness sensor detects “Light” or “Dark,” touch the [With Brightness sensor] in the list. To use the brightness sensor for switching the brightness of the LED indicator, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled]. Set the following items. • Detection: Light *S elect the brightness level of the LED indicator to be used when the brightness sensor detects “Light.
Function settings Touch panel calibration Button operation 1 2 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Touch panel calibration] in the list. A confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK]. Touch the black dots in the order they appear, starting from the top left corner. After all nine squares are touched, the screen will return to the previous screen.
Function settings P Lock operations Button operation 1 2 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Lock operations] in the list. Login screen will appear. Enter the password and touch [Login]. To lock the following operation items, touch the [Unlocked] button to change it to [Locked]. • ON/OFF • Operation mode • Set temperature • Air direction • Hold (2nd page) Touch [Done] to save the settings.
Function settings Sensor threshold setting ▌Occupancy sensor Button operation 1 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Sensor threshold setting] in the list. 2 To set the detection sensitivity level of the occupancy sensor, touch [Occupancy sensor] in the list.
Function settings 3 Set the detection sensitivity level with the buttons. • Level: -2, -1, 0 (default), 1, 2 * The detection level setting made here will also be reflected on the detection level setting on the “Energy saving” screen. The larger the value, the more sensitive the sensor will be to light. Use the default conditions under normal conditions. If the sensor is oversensitive or undersensitive, adjust the detection sensitivity level.
Function settings Performing sensor detection sensitivity tests Test 1: Vacancy test Test 2: Occupancy test To start Test 1, touch [Test 1]. Ten seconds later, the vacancy detection test will automatically begin. This test will test for the presence of noise that leads to false detection. Leave the room within 10 seconds after touching the button, and leave the room unoccupied for 1 minute until the test is completed. When the test is complete, the result will be displayed in color on the LED indicator.
Function settings ▌Brightness sensor Button operation 1 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Sensor threshold setting] in the list. 2 To set the threshold value of the brightness sensor, touch [Brightness sensor] in the list. 3 The lux values to be used to determine the "Dark" state and "Light" state can be set. These statuses are used as parameters for energy-save control and LED indicator control. Set the lux values to an appropriate values suitable for a given environment.
Function settings Performing a test When [Test] is touched, the current lux level in a given space will appear next to “Monitor” on the screen. The LED indicator will indicate the brightness status of a given space in colors.
Function settings Set temp. range limit P Button operation 1 64 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Set temp. range limit] in the list.
Function settings 2 The default setting is “Disabled.” To limit the settable temperature ranges for the Auto, Cool (Drying), and Heat modes, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled]. Set the upper and lower limit temperatures for the following operation modes in the table below with the buttons. (The temperatures will decrease or increase by 1ºF or 1ºC increments.) • If the connected indoor unit does not feature the AUTO mode, the items related to the Auto mode will not be displayed.
Function settings When done making the settings, touch [Done] to save the settings. Navigating through the screens • To return to the Menu screen: [Menu] button • To return to the previous screen: [Back] button “Temp. range” will appear on the Home screen when the temperature range is limited.
Function settings P Auto return The Auto-return function allows the user to operate the unit at the specified temperature after the specified period of time. Button operation 1 Touch [Settings] from the Menu. Then, touch [Auto return] in the list.
Function settings 2 The default setting is “Disabled.” To activate the Auto-return function, touch the [Disabled] button to change it to [Enabled]. Set the following items with the buttons. The temperatures will decrease or increase by 1ºF or 1ºC increments. • Cool *S pecify the time to elapse before the set temperature automatically changes to the set temperature specified below during cooling operation. The settable time range is 10 to 120 minutes in 10-minute increments.
Function settings Example: Lower the set temperature to 75ºF (24ºC). Sixty minutes later, the set temperature will automatically change to 83ºF (28ºC). 60 minutes later The set temperature is manually changed from 83ºF (28ºC) to 75ºF (24ºC). Sixty minutes later, the set temperature automatically changes to 83ºF (28ºC).
Maintenance Screen cleaning Button operation 1 2 Touch [Screen cleaning] from the Menu. A confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK]. Clean the touch panel within 30 seconds. The touch panel is deactivated for 30 seconds and then returns to the Menu screen. * The buzzer will sound while the touch panel is being touched. Wipe with a soft dry cloth, a cloth soaked in water with mild detergent, or a cloth dampened with ethanol. Do not use acidic, alkaline, or organic solvents.
Maintenance Filter information “Filter” will appear on the Home screen when it is time to clean the filters. Wash, clean, or replace the filters when this sign appears. Refer to the indoor unit Instructions Manual for how to clean the filters. Button operation 1 2 Touch [Filter information] from the Menu. Touch [Reset] to reset the filter sign. A confirmation screen will appear. Touch [OK].
Maintenance 3 A message indicating that the filter information has been reset will appear. Navigating through the screens • To return to the Menu screen: [Menu] button • To return to the previous screen: [Back] button When this screen appears, the system is centrally controlled and the filter sign cannot be reset. If two or more indoor units are connected, filter cleaning timing for each unit may be different, depending on the filter type.
Troubleshooting Error information When an error occurs, the [Error information] screen will appear. Check the error status, stop the operation, and consult your dealer. Button operation 1 Error code, error unit, and address will appear. Dealer’s phone number will appear if the information has been registered in the settings screen under the Menu (Service). * The LED indicator will blink at 1-second intervals while the error is occurring. Touch [Reset] to reset the error that is occurring.
Troubleshooting If a type of error occurs that allows the units to continue their operation, only an error code will appear in the schedule display area (enclosed in dotted line) on the Home screen. When this type of error occurs, the LED indicator will not blink. To reset the error, press the [ON/OFF] button.
Specifications Controller specifications Specifications Power Source Operating conditions Temperature Humidity Weight External dimensions (W x H x D) Receives power from outdoor units via the M-NET transmission cable. The 17–32 VDC *1 (for connection to M-NET only) power consumption coefficient*2 of the Smart ME Controller is “0.5”. Operating temperature range 0ºC – +40ºC (+32ºF – +104ºF) Storage temperature range -20ºC – +60ºC (-4ºF – +140ºF) 20%–90% RH (Non-condensing) 0.
Specifications Schedule ON/OFF timer 1 1 Auto-OFF timer Auto return 2 Set temp. range limit Energy saving (Assist function) Centrally controlled Hold Lock operations Set temp. range limit Auto return Auto-OFF timer ON/OFF timer Schedule List of functions that can/cannot be used in combination *1 *2 *1 *2 *1 *2 *1 *2 1 2 Lock operations Hold *1 *1 *1 *1 Centrally controlled *2 *2 *2 *2 Energy saving (Assist function) 1 2 2 : The functions can be used in combination.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
This product is designed and intended for use in the residential, commercial and light-industrial environment. The product at hand is based on the following EU regulations: • Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC • Restriction of Hazardous Substances 2011/65/EU HEAD OFFICE: TOKYO BLDG.
