Haier QACT17A Wired Controller User Manual

Haier QACT17A Wired Controller

Part s and Funct ions

Interface Display

Icons
Room temperature display ( dip switch SW1-2 on).
Set temperature display
Filter
HRV (Heat Reclaim Ventilation), if HRV function is set, it will display this icon
Error icon displays detected fault
ECO mode on
Central/lock when connected to a central controller
UP/DOWN louver swing
LEFT/RIGHT louver swing
Child lock on
MAIN / SUB Main / Subordinate wired controller
Quiet Fan Speed

(some models)

Low Fan Speed
Medium Fan Speed
High Fan Speed
Turbo Fan Speed (some models)
Auto Fan speed is indicated by the display automatically stepping from low to high repeatedly.
Auto Mode
Cooling Mode
Heating Mode
Fan Mode

Dip Switch

Dip switcg definition

Dip Switch SW1

SW1 ON OFF Default
Sw1-1 Subordinate wired controller Main wired controller OFF
Sw1-2 Room temperature display on Room temperature display off OFF
Sw1-3 Room temperature collected from indoor unit Room temperature collected from controller OFF
Sw1-4 System remains off after power loss Auto restart after power loss OFF
Sw1-5 Old protocol (models developed before Aug. 2013) New protocol OFF
Sw1-6 Backlight always on Backlight 15 second auto time out OFF
Sw1-7 Reserved Reserved OFF
Sw1-8 Reserved Reserved OFF

Dip Switch SW2

SW2 ON OFF Default
Sw2-1 Mode Lock Normal OFF
Sw2-2 No button confimation tone. (Tone still sound when command is sent by wirekess remote. Tone on OFF
Sw2-3 Reserved Reserved OFF
Sw2-4 Reserved Reserved OFF

Initialization

When the mini-split system is powered on 88.8 will flash between the Room Temperature display and the Set Temperature display until communication is established with the indoor unit

Audible Alert

Press to power ON or power OFF the control. A tone will be heard with every button press or when a command is received by a remote control. If a conflicting command is received, then the tone will sound 3 times.

Mode Key/ Fan Key

Mode key:

  • Each press oft he MODE button will change the operating mode from Auto – Cool – Heat- Fan – Dry (Dehumidification) -Auto …
  • Each mode has its initial default fan speed.
Mode Fan speed Temperature
 

Initial State

Auto Auto 76°F
Cool High 76°F
Heat Auto 76°F
Fan Low No temperature display
Dry (Dehumidification) Auto 76°F

Fan Key:

Each prelsi f the FAN button will change the fan speed from Auto-Quiet (some models)-Low-Medium -High-Turbo (some models) – Auto …

Quiet Fan Speed (some models)
Low Fan Speed
Medium Fan Speed
High Fan Speed
Turbo Fan Speed

Temperature

Temperature Adjustment Keys:

  • Press the TEMP+ or TEMP- keys to change the temperature by 1 °F increments.
  • The temperature set point range for Auto, Cooling, Heating and Dry (Dehumidification) is 60°F-86°F (If ECO is on, then temperature range will change per the ECO setting parameters).
  • The temperature is set independently under Auto, Cooling, Heating and Dehumidify modes. Once the temperature is set in each mode the setting will be saved fort hat mode.
  • In fan mode, Temp+/- keys do not work.

Function Selection

Special Function Selection:

With the control powered on, press and hold the TEMP+ for 5 seconds to enter the special function menu. All the special function icons will display. Use the TEMP+ and TEMP- buttons to move between icons. Use FAN button to select function.

Function Selection

Installer Settings

Adjust ECO Parameters:

  • Cooling: Power on the unit. Adjust set tern perat ure to 86°F.
    Press and hold FAN and TEMP+ for 5 seconds. Them inim um allowable set temperature will be displayed in the top right corner. Use TEMP+/ – to change the parameter, then press FAN save. The default minimum temperature is 73°F.
  • Heating: Power on the unit. Adjust set temperature 60°F.
    Press and hold FAN and TEMP- for 5 seconds. The maximum allowable set temperature will be displayed in the top right corner. Press TEMP+/ – to change the parameter, then press FAN to save. The default maximum temperature is 79°F.
  • Dry (Dehumidification) ECO parameters are the same as Cooling.

Child Lock:

  • Press and hold TEMP+ and TEMP- for 5 seconds to activate/ deactivate the Child Lock function. When the Child Lock function is active, will appear.

Lock Settings / Fahrenheit Setting

Central/Lock Function: /

Function is active only when system has a central control, such as the YCZ-A004. This setting is activated only by the central Control.

Central Control On/Off function only available.
Central Lock No functions available.

Fahrenheit Setting and Display:

  • Fahrenheit to Celsius:Adjust set temperature to lowest setting; 60°F when ECO is off. Press and hold TEMP- for 15 seconds. During the 15 second count the display will beep once at 5 seconds and display error codes. Then after another 5 seconds, the display will beep once again and display 00, after 5 more seconds the display will change to Celsius.
  • Celsius to Fahrenheit: Adjust set temperature to highest setting; 30°C when Eco is off. Press and hold TEMP+ for 15 seconds. During the 15 second count, the display will beep once at 5 seconds and enter Special Functions menu. Then after another 5 seconds, the display will show 00, after 5 more seconds the display will change to Fahrenheit.

Temperature Compensation

Set Temperature Compensation:

  • With the display off, press and hold the FAN button for 5 seconds. The
    display will then show O (default) or current compensation setting. Use TEMP+/- buttons to adjust the compensation.Compensation can be set in 1° increments
    +/- 8°F (0.5°C increments up to +/-4°C).
  • Temperature compensation changes the ambient temperature reading. If the system is sensing the ambient temperature at 72°F and the compensation is set to -2° then the system will use 70°F in its operation to heat or cool.

Forced Defrost:

  • Set to Heating mode, high fan, and 86°F (30°C), or highest temperature if ECO is on. Press TEMP+ 6 times within 5 seconds. Three tones will confirm that the unit is in forced defrost mode.

Forced Cooling:

  • Set mode to Cool. Tap ON/ OFF. Tap any button, except ON/ OFF, to light the display. Press and hold ON/OFFfor 5 seconds. LL will display and the control will beep twice. To exit, turn off control and turn it on again.

Forced Heating:

  • Set mode to Heat. Tap ON/ OFF. Tap any button, except ON/ OFF, to light the display. Press and hold ON/ OFF for 5 seconds. HH will display and the control will beep twice. To exit, turn off control and turn it on . again.

Error Checks

How to check error:

  • If there is an error, will display.
  • Check error: Press and hold TEMP- button for 5 seconds. The error history will appear int he top right corner. The current error will appear int hem iddle of the screen. If there is no error, ” –” will display.

Mode Pestriction

Mode Restriction Function:

  • When SW2-1 is on, the system mode lock is on. This will lock the mode to Heat, Cool, Dry or Fan. No button press can change mode. Allot her control functions are available such as fan speed, set temperature, and on/off.
  • Mode can st ill be changed with a wireless control, another wired control, or a central control.
  • When setting mode lock, have control set to desired mode. Set dipswitch SW2-1 to ON. Disconnect and reconnect system power.

Checking Parameters (only applies to some models):

  • Press and hold TEMP+ for 10 seconds to check the parameters. The parameters will appear int hem iddle oft he screen to show indoor address (00-15), Letters will appear after decimal display (AbCdEF). The detailed parameters will show on the top right corner. See table for definitions.
  • If the control is connected to multiple indoor units, each indoor unit can be viewed by pressing the FAN button. Then use TEMP+/- to switch between connected indoor units.

Parameter Inquiry

Display Description Value
A Indoor sensor – Ambient (Tai) Temperature °F (°C)
b Indoor sensor – Vapor (Tc1) Temperature °F(°C)
C Indoor sensor – Liquid (Tc2 Temperature °F (°C)
d Indoor EEV position Half of actual posit ion
E Indoor unit address Shown in hexadecimal
F Indoor unit central address Shown in hexadecimal

Mode Combination Setting

Mode Combination Setting:

  • With the control off, press and hold the MODE button for 10 seconds. Use the FAN button to change available modes of operation. 4 is default.

Wired Controller Wiring Instruction

Wiring Connections

A: One control on one indoor

  1. Cassette (AB … AL … MVAB … MVAL … )
    Ducted (AD … AM … MVAD … MVAH … )
    MRVWall Mount (MVAW … )
  2. Non- MRV Wall mount (AW … )

B: One Cont roller for up to 16 indoor

  1. Cassette (AB … AL … MVAB … MVAL … )
    Ducted (AD … AM24 … MVAD … MVAH … )
    MRVWall Mount (MVAW … )
  2. Ducted (AM36 … AM48 … )
  • Addressing Indoor Units
  • Each indoor unit must hvae a unique address.
  • Compact Cassette (AB … ) use SW02_1-4
  • Large Cassette (AL … ) use SW3_5-8
  • Slim Duct (AD … ) use SW03_1-4
  • High Static Duct (AM24 … ) use SW03_5-8
  • High Static Duct (AM36 … AM48 … ) use SW02 1-4
  • All MRV indoor (MV … ) use SW01_1-4

Wiring Connections

3. Non- MRV Wall Mount (AW … )

  1. The first high wall indoor unit to connect with WK-Bis considered as main unit 0.
  2. Pemove the jumpers on CN3 and CN4.
  3. The wired control must connect to CN1 oft he WK- B main unit (unit 0).
  4. Connect the CN2 on the main unit (unit 0) tot he next WK- B subordinate unit
    (unit 1) CN1 or CN2. Only the main unit
    (unit 0) must use CN1 for the control. All others may use CN1 or CN2. See Picture 2.2.
  5. Set the dipswitch address oft he WK- B adapter. The adapters ship with all switches off (main).

C: Two controllers on one indoor

  1. Cassette ( AB … AL … MVAB … MVAL … )
    Ducted (AD … AM … MVAD … MVAH …)
    MRV Wall Mount (MVAW …)
  2. Non-MRV Wall Mount (AW … )
Notice: For wired controller connection and warranty details, please follow the corresponding indoor unit installation instructions.

Wired Controller Wiring Instruction

Communication Wiring

Communication wiring length (m/ft) Wire Size
< 100m / 328ft 0.3mm2x3- core shielded wire (22AWG,3wire)
100m/328ft and <200m/656ft 0.5mm2x3- core shielded wire (20AWG,3wire)
200m/656ft and <300m/984ft 0.75mm2x3-core shielded wire (18AWG,3wire)
300m/984ft and <400m/1312ft 1.25mm2x3-core shielded wire (16AWG,3wire)
400m/1312ft and <500m/1640ft 2mm2x3- core shielded wire (14AWG,3wire)

*Ground only one end of the shielded cable

Wiring Diagrams

Wired Controller Wiring Instruction

Installation Diagrams
1. To take the front panel and back panel apart, slide the front panel up and press down on the back panel.
2. Secure the back panel to the wall using screws.
3. Connect the control wires.
4. Attach the control to the back panel by aligning the bottom tabs and then pressing the top edge.

CAN ICES3(A)/NMB3(A)

MANUFACTURER
GE Appliances, a Haier Company
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
WEBSITE
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