Software Manual

Operation Manual for “NEW” Design-Tool
Ver.3.50
March,2021
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
AC&R Works
[TABLE OF CONTENTS]
1. INTRODUCTION
1-1. Operating Environment
1-2. Software Required by Each Function
2. INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
2-1. Installation
2-2. Uninstallation
2-3. When Tool Cannot Be Installed
2-4. When Error Occurs At Start After Installation
3. SCREEN TRANSITION
4. BASIC OPERATION FLOW
5． HOME VIEW
5-1. New Project
5-1-1. New Project
5-1-2. Indoor Unit Input
5-1-3. Room Input
5-1-4. Import Xml File
5-1-5. Pre-Selected Indoor Unit
5-2. Open Project
5-2-1. Open Project
5-2-2. Open Recent Projects
5-3. Export
5-3-1. Export
5-3-2. Export Unit Qty
5-4. Option
5-4-1. Capacity Correction Setting
5-4-2. CAD setting
5-4-3. Region setting
5-4-4. Unit of Measurement
5-4-5. User setting
5-5. Information
5-6. Updating program data (Using WebUpdate)
5-6-1. Procedures
5-6-2. Proxy configuration
5-7. Local update by data difference
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6. PIPING VIEW
6-1. Creation of centralized system
6-1-1. Adding a new centralized system
6-1-2. Copying an existing centralized system
6-1-3. Deleting a centralized system
6-1-4. Switching the centralized system
6-2. Inputting Y (Heat Pump/Cooling Only) series
6-2-1. Selecting an outdoor unit
6-2-2. Input screen
6-2-3. Arrangement of branch pipes
6-2-4. Arrangement of indoor units
6-2-4-1. VAV setting
6-2-5. Arrangement of caps
6-2-6. Inserting before located component
6-2-7. Copying and locating
6-2-8. Deleting located component
6-2-9. Changing model of located component
6-2-10. Changing information on located component
6-2-11. Moving located component
6-2-12. Checking system configuration
6-2-13. Automatic reselection of outdoor unit
6-3. Inputting R2 (Heat Recovery) Series

6-3-1. Arrangement of BC controllers and simple BC controllers
6-3-2. Releasing junction
6-4. Inputting S Series

6-4-1. Locating branch box
6-5. Inputting WY (Water Cooled Heat Pump) Series

6-5-1. Setting heat source water quantity
6-5-2. Setting antifreeze
6-6. Inputting WR2 (Water Cooled Heat Recovery) Series

6-7. Inputting MUZ/SUZ Series
6-7-1. Selecting outdoor unit
6-7-2. Locating indoor unit
6-8. Inputting PU/PUH/PUHZ Series
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6-8-3. Locating distribution pipe
6-9. Inputting MXZ Series
6-10. Inputting Close Control System
6-10-1. Selecting indoor unit
6-10-2. Changing indoor unit information
6-11. Inputting Large Capacity Floor Standing PAC
6-12. Inputting Replace Y Series
6-12-1. Decision on use of existing piping
6-13. Inputting Replace R2 Series
6-14. Inputting DOAS Series
6-14-2. Changing BC controller
6-15. Inputting HYBRID CITY MULTI (Air Cool) Series
6-15-1. HBC Controller
6-16. Inputting HYBRID CITY MULTI (Water Cool) Series
6-17. Inputting Dx-coil Unit System
6-18. Inputting e-series
6-18-1. Selecting heat source machines
6-19. Indoor unit box
6-19-1. Deleting indoor unit in indoor unit box
6-19-2. Moving indoor unit in indoor unit box to another refrigerant system
6-20. Indoor unit box for each room
6-20-1. Deleting indoor unit in indoor unit box for each room
6-21. Check Box
6-22. Adding new refrigerant system
6-23. Creating new refrigerant system from existing refrigerant system
6-24. Deleting refrigerant system
6-25. Changing refrigerant system series
6-26. Moving refrigerant system to another centralized system
6-27. Outputting input data to file
6-27-1. Outputting in XML format
6-27-2. Outputting image to clip board
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6-27-3. Outputting image file
6-27-4 Outputting image to PDF file
6-28. Hiding characters and tool bar on screen
6-29. Changing project settings
6-30. Moving to control design screen
6-31. Saving input data
6-32. Creating new project
6-33. Opening saved file
6-34. Outputting list of results of capacity correction calculation
6-35. Outputting refrigerant system guide
6-36. Deleting history
6-37. Horizontal layout
7． CONTROL VIEW
7-1. Input Screen
7-2. Location of Local Remote Controller
7-2-1. Location in Individual Group
7-2-2. Location in All Groups
7-3. Location of System Controller
7-4. Location of Lossnay
7-4-1. Setting of stand-alone Lossnay
7-4-2. Setting of Interlocked Lossnay
7-4-3. Input of Stand-alone Lossnay System
7-4-4. Locating Lossnays selected at Room Input view
7-4-5. Locating Lossnay selected for Dx-coil unit System
7-5. Location of PI/AI/DIDO
7-6. Location of AHC Adapter
7-7. Change of Model of Located Component
7-8. Deletion of Located Component
7-8-1. Deletion of Selected Component
7-8-2. Batch Deletion of Located Components
7-9. Changing Group Name
7-10. Changing Indoor Unit Information
7-11. Checking Configuration
7-12. Hiding Characters and Tool Bar on Screen
7-13. Setting Address
7-13-1. Setting Address
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7-13-2. Resetting Address
7-14. Batch Setting for Centralized System
7-15. Outputting System Diagram
7-15-1. Changing CAD Output Setting
7-15-2. Setting Power Supply Unit
7-16. Outputting Input Data to File
7-16-1. Outputting Image to Clip Board
7-16-2. Saving Image in Image File
7.16.3 Outputting Image to PDF File
7-17. Outputting Proposal File
7-17-1. Procedures for Outputting Proposal File
7-17-2. Changing Proposal Output Setting
7-18. Outputting Indoor Units Located in Project to Excel
7-19. Outputting Actual Cooling/Heating Schedule to Excel
7-20. Outputting System Control Configuration Table to Excel
7-21. Moving to Piping View
7-22. Outputting AE-200/EW-50 Initial Setting File
7-23. Moving to EC Assignment View
7-24. Moving to LAN Connection View
8. EC Assignment View
8-1. Input Screen
8-2. Locating Centralized Controller
8-3. Associating Expansion Controller with Centralized Controller
8-4. Locating BM Adapter Applicable to 150 Units
8-6. Deleting Located Controller
8-7. Changing Information on Located Controller
8-9. Hiding Characters on Screen
8-11. Moving to Another Screen
9. LAN Connection View
9-1. Input Screen
9-2. Location of PC
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9-3. Location of hub
9-4. Location of Controller
9-6. Deleting Located Component
9-7. Changing Information on Located Component
9-10. Outputting LAN Wiring System Diagram
9-12. Outputting the M-NET 1000m Check Result File
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1. Introduction
1-1. Operating Environment
New Design-Tool is operable in the following environment.
Supported OS Windows 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit, 64-bit)

Windows 8.1 Pro (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
CPU 1 GHz (dual core) or more (recommended)
Memory 2 GB or more (recommended)
* A memory of 4 GB or more is recommended for the 64-bit OS.
Hard disk: Free space of 4 GB or more (A data storage area is separately required.)
Display resolution 1024 x 768 or more
.Net Framework .Net Framework 4.5.2
(4.6.1 for Windows10)
* If it has not been installed at the start of the installer, it will be
automatically installed.
Database Access Data Base Engine 2010 SP2 (32-bit)
* If it has not been installed at the start of the installer, it will be
automatically installed.
Office integrated Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2, 32/64-bit version
software Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1, 32/64-bit version
* Do not use any Microsoft Office 2016 32/64-bit version
office integrated * New Design-Tool does not operate on a PC on which both Microsoft
software other Office 2007 or earlier version and Office shown above have been
than that of installed.
Microsoft. * Use the latest Service Pack. The above-mentioned Service Packs are
the latest versions as of May, 2016.
* To upgrade to the latest version by using the WebUpdate function of New Design-Tool, the
Internet environment is required.
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1-2. Software Required by Each Function
(1) Creation of forms and proposal sheets
To output proposal sheets and forms, Microsoft Excel (32/64-bit version) is required. The
versions and service packs of Excel which New Design-Tool supports are shown below.
(The service packs available as of May 2016 are shown.)
* Form/proposal sheet creation software
(1) Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2
(2) Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1
Use the latest service pack to stabilize the operation after installation of Excel. If the latest
service pack is not used, the operation is not guaranteed.
(2) Display of CAD drawings

To output CAD drawings as a DWG file, Autodesk AutoCAD is required.
No software is required to output the drawings as a DXF file. However, to edit and display the
drawings, use Autodesk AutoCAD. Only to display them, use free viewer software, Autodesk
DWG TrueView.
New Design-Tool supports the following software.
・ DWG file
* Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2012 to 2017: For outputting DWG files and editing and
displaying drawings
・ DXF file
* Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2012 to 2017: For editing and displaying

* Autodesk DWG TrueView 2014: Only for displaying
(3) Display of documents

To display the document prepared in PDF format, a PDF reader is required. Use the software
shown below.
* Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
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2. Installation and Uninstallation
2-1. Installation
(1) New/update installation
Double-click setup.exe, and the Office version selection window will appear. Select the
button corresponding to the Office version to be used, and the installation wizard will start.
If the Office version is unknown, press the ? button.
(2) Welcome Dialog

Click the Next button to move to (3). Click the Cancel button to pause.
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(3) License window
The license will be displayed. If you accept the content, select "I accept the terms in the
license agreement," and click Next.
Clicking the Next button will move the screen to (4).
* If you do not accept, the Next button cannot be clicked.
* In the case of update installation, the screen will Jump to (6), skipping (4) and (5).
Clicking the Back button will return the screen to (2). Clicking the Cancel button will
abort the operation.
(4) Serial number input window

Input the correct serial number, and click the Next button to move to (5).
If the number is incorrect, an error message will be displayed.
Clicking the Back button will return the screen to (3). Clicking the Cancel button will abort
the operation.
* For the serial key, consult with the staff of the distributor.
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(5) Destination setting window
Specify the destination. The default destination is "C:\Program Files\ NewDesignTool\".
To install the program in this folder, click Next.
To change the destination, click Change and specify a destination.
A folder can be set with the Browser button. Clicking the Next button will move the screen
to (6).
Clicking the Back button will return the screen to (4). Clicking the Cancel button will abort
the operation.
(6) "Installing" screen

The installation will be started.
Upon completion of the installation, the screen will automatically move to (7).
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(7) Completion screen (in the case of new installation)
When the installation completes, the following window will appear. Click Finish to end the
installation.
(8) Completion screen (in the case of update installation)

When the installation completes, the following screen will appear. Click Finish to end the
installation.
<Information>
If Microsoft Access or AccessDatabaseEngine has not been installed,
AccessDatabaseEngine2010 will be automatically installed when New Design-Tool is
installed.
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2-2. Uninstallation
(1) Starting the uninstaller
Select New Design-Tool from Add or Remove Programs, and execute Remove. The
uninstaller will start and automatically move to (2).
(2) Confirmation window
Clicking the Yes button will move the screen to (3).

Clicking the No button will abort the operation.
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(3) "Uninstalling" window
Upon completion of the uninstallation, the screen will move to (4).
(4) Uninstallation completion screen

When the uninstallation completes, the following screen will appear. Click Finish to
complete.
<Information>
For the procedures for updating the program data by using Web update, see Section 5.6.
Before reinstalling, terminate New Design-Tool.
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2-3. When Tool Cannot Be Installed
If the button of an improper Office version is selected where New Design-Tool has already
been installed on the PC used, the following error will be displayed. Select the button of the
Office version shown in the message, and reinstall the Tool.
When changing the Office version, uninstall existing New Design-Tool and AccessDatabaseEngine, and
reinstall them.
2-4. When Error Occurs at Start after Installation

If both 32- and 64-bit versions of AccessDatabaseEngine have been installed, the following
error message may be displayed, and the Tool may not be started.
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When the error occurs, uninstall New Design-Tool and AccessDataBaseEngine, and reinstall
them. Uninstall AccessDataBaseEngine from [Control Panel] – [Programs and Features.]
If the cache file remains, the following message may be displayed after New Design-Tool
starts, and the Tool may not be operated.
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Open Windows Explorer, type in “%appdata%” as shown in the following figure, and press the
Enter key. The screen will scroll to <user> - <appdata> - <roaming>. Delete all folders of New
Design-Tool in the folder.
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3. Screen Transition
Piping View Control View EC Assignment View

Home View
New Project Sub-windows

- New Project Sub-windows Sub-window
- Indoor Unit Input
System Preview
- Room Input Component Box
- Import XML System Preview
- Pre Selected Indoorunit
Component Box
Component Box
Centralized Controller
Indoor Unit Box Dialog
Description Box
Project Property Indoor Unit Box
Expansion Controller
－each room Dialog
Remote Controller
New Project Check Box Dialog
Series Selection
Dialog BM Adapter Dialog
Height difference check * In the case with
System Controller LAN connection
Screen Dialog
Room Input
Room Input
Dialog PI/AI/DIDO Controller
Indoor Unit Dialog Dialog
Single Input LAN Connection View

Dialog Outdoor Unit Dialog
Group Dialog
Indoor Unit Input

Piping Detail Dialog
Indoor Unit Input Sub-window
Dialog Indoor Unit Dialog
Branch pipe setting Component Box
Dialog
Input Dialog Lossnay Dialog

BC Controller Unit
Dialog PC Setting Dialog
Power Supply Unit
Sub BC Controller Unit Dialog
Pre-Selected Indoor unit HUB Setting Dialog
Dialog
Pre-Selected Indoor unit
Dialog System R/C Setting
Centralized Control Dialog
HeightLimitationCheck Setting Dialog
Dialog
Open Project
- Open Project
- Open Recent Projects
Page Setting Dialog
Page Setting Dialog
"Unit Data PDF" button in dialog common to device setting
screens
Export
Unit Data PDF Dialog
Option Proporsal Dialog
Option
Information
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4. Basic Operation Flow
(1) Select a system configuration input method.
At first, select a system configuration input method in Home View.

(1) New Project
(2) Indoor Unit Input
(3) Room Input
(4) Import XML file
(5) Pre-Selected Indoor Unit
(2) Input the basic information and setting conditions of the object.
Input the basic information and setting conditions of the object in

Project Property.
(3) Input the system configuration.
* Only in the case of Indoor Unit Input or Room Input
(4) Design the piping.
Then, design the refrigerant piping.

On this screen, locate the branch pipes and distribution controllers at
joints to connect the refrigerant piping and locate the indoor units input
in (1).
Check the capacities of the located indoor units and the restrictions on
piping length and connection capacity.
The prepared piping design can be output in bitmap and jpeg formats.
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(5) Set the remote controllers and Lossnay.
Then, locate the remote controllers and Lossnay.

Move the screen to the control design screen from the Switch menu on
the piping design screen.
On this screen, locate the local remote controllers to the groups or
locate the system remote controllers and specify the operation groups.
When using Lossnay, locate Lossnay on this screen.
(6) Output the skeleton diagram.
After the completion of setting of the remote controllers and Lossnay,

the skeleton diagram of the project can be output.
Execute AutoCAD output from the AutoCAD menu on the control
design screen, and AutoCAD will start to prepare the skeleton diagram.
(7) Set the host controller AG-150A or AE-200E(A) of the expansion controller.
* In the case with LAN connection
When "LAN connection" has been selected on the project setting

screen and the expansion controller has been located on the control
design screen, set AG-150A or AE-200E(A) on the upper side of the
expansion controller.
On this screen, prepare the host controller AG-150A or AE-200E(A),
and associate the expansion controller located on the control design
screen with it.
(8) Design the LAN wiring. * In the case with LAN connection
When "LAN connection" has been selected on the project setting

screen, connect the located expansion controller and AG-150A or
AE-200E(A) through hubs. The results of location can be output to a
skeleton diagram.
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5. Home View
5-1. New Project
5-1-1. New Project
(1) Project Property
This screen is designed to set the project information.
After the completion of setting, click the OK button.
Even after the information is set, it can be changed by selecting [Option] - [Change Project
Property] from the menu on Piping View. However, the frequency and region cannot be
changed.
1) Inputting the creation date (Prepared on)

By default, the current date is displayed. To change the date, click the pull-down. A date
can be selected from the calendar.
This data will be reflected in output to AutoCAD.
2) Inputting the control number (Cont No)
The customer can input any number. It is allowed to skip this item if unnecessary.
Up to 10 characters can be input. This data will be reflected in output to AutoCAD.
3) Inputting the customer’s name (Customer’s name)
Input the customer’s name. This data will be reflected in output to AutoCAD.
4) Inputting comment (Comment)
The input comment will be output under the submitter name on the cover when the
proposal sheet is output.
If the box is checked, it will be output in the REMARKS column in output to CAD.
5) Inputting the frequency (Frequency)
Outdoor units, indoor units and Lossnay for the selected frequency are applicable.
Note that the frequency cannot be changed after it is set.
6) Inputting the region (Region)
Select the region of the project. The models released in the selected region are
applicable. By default, the region selected during installation is selected.
7) Inputting the use of LAN connection (LAN connection)
Set whether or not to connect to the LAN. When an expansion controller is used for
AG-150A or AE-200E(A) to operate 51 or more indoor units, select "with LAN
connection."
Click the "?" button, and the explanation about LAN connection will be displayed.
8) Selecting the temperature setting method
Select the temperature setting method.
When "Collective temperature setting for the entire system" is selected, common outside
air conditions will be applied to the whole project. In this case, the outside air condition
items must be input without fail.
When "Individual temperature setting for each indoor unit" is selected, the temperature
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for each of indoor and outdoor units can be set.
By default, "Collective temperature setting for the entire system" is selected.
9) Inputting the outside air conditions
Input the dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature and relative humidity of indoor and
outdoor units. When creating the refrigerant system for a water-cooled model, input the
water temperature at heat source water inlet. The data indicated by boldface will be used
for capacity correction calculation.
When the dry bulb temperature is changed, the relative humidity will be automatically
calculated based on the dry bulb temperature and wet bulb temperature and set. When
the relative humidity is changed, the wet bulb temperature will be automatically
calculated based on the dry bulb temperature and relative humidity and set. When the
wet bulb temperature is changed, the relative humidity will be automatically calculated
based on the wet bulb temperature and dry bulb temperature and set.
Click the Unit of Measurement button, and the unit setting screen will appear, and the
unit can be changed.
* The water temperature at heat source water inlet is displayed only when a refrigerant
system is created.
10) Registering the frequently-used design conditions
Patterns of frequently-used design conditions can be registered in Area, and a pattern
can be selected from the pull-down menu in Area to set the conditions.
Input the temperature conditions to be registered in the temperature condition fields,
input the name to be registered in the Area field, and click the Register button. Then, the
conditions will be registered in the pull-down menu in Area. The registered patterns will
be recorded in the area.xml file.
Input the data in the following ranges.
Data Input range Input range
Cooling Indoor DB 15.0 to 35.0 59.0 to 95.0
Cooling Indoor WB 15.0 to 24.0 59.0 to 75.0
Cooling Outdoor DB -5.0 to 46.0 23.0 to 115.0
Cooling Outdoor WB 15.5 to 35.0 59.0 to 95.0
Heating Indoor DB 15.0 to 27.0 59.0 to 80.0
Heating Outdoor DB -20.0 to 43.0 -4.0 to 109.0
Heating Outdoor WB -20.0 to 15.5 -4.0 to 59.0
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11) Returning to the initial conditions
Click the Default button, and the outside air conditions will be returned to the initial
conditions.
12) Returning to the previous screen
Click the Cancel button, and Project Property Dialog will close. The input data will not be
saved.
13) Saving the input data
Click the OK button, and the input data will be saved.
In the case of transition from Home View, the screen will change to the series selection
dialog.
In the case of transition from the piping design screen or control design screen, the
settings will be changed, and the screen will return to the previous screen.
(2) Selection of series

Select the series of the first refrigerant system. The applicable series vary depending on
the region selected on the Project Property screen. If Lossnay is selected, the screen will
move to Control View without creation of a refrigerant system on Piping View.
5-1-2. Indoor Unit Input

The Project Property Dialog will be displayed. (For the setting procedures, see 5-1-1. (1).) After
inputting, click the OK button, and the indoor unit selection screen will appear. On this screen, you
can preliminarily input a list of indoor units to be arranged on Piping View. The indoor units input on
this screen are contained in "Indoor unit box" on Piping View. It is possible to automatically arrange
the units. The indoor units for MUZ/SUZ Series, PU/PUH/PUHZ Series, MXZ Series, Close Control
System, Large Capacity Floor Standing PAC and DOAS cannot be input on this screen.
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(1) Inputting the indoor units
1) Inputting one by one
Click the Single Input button ( ), and a dialog will be displayed.
2) Input the information on the series to be registered.
2)-1. Select series.
Click the pull-down, and select the series to be input.
3) Input the information on the indoor unit to be registered.

3)-1. Select the indoor unit type.
Click the pull-down, and select the type of the indoor unit to be input.
3)-2. Select the indoor unit model. The models of the selected type are displayed in the
pull-down list. Select the total heat/sensible heat cooling or heating, input the
required capacity (Capacity), and click the Select button. Then, only the models
which meet the input capacity will be displayed as candidates.
The capacity of the selected model is displayed in the Specification field.
3)-3. Input the group name. Up to 40 characters can be input. Select the pull-down, and
the registered group names will be displayed. You can select a group from the list.
3)-4. Input the centralized system name. Up to 20 characters can be input. Set the
name of the centralized system on which the refrigerant system will be located.
3)-5. Input the refrigerant system name. Up to 40 characters can be input. Set the
name of the refrigerant system on which the indoor unit to be registered will be
located.
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3)-6. Input data in Description. Up to 40 characters can be input. The data input in
Description will be used as the room name in output to AutoCAD. This item is not
mandatory. It is allowed to leave this field blank.
4) Click the Add button, and add the input indoor unit. To register an indoor unit with the
same information, click the Add button continuously. To end the input, click the Cancel
button, and the dialog will close.
(2) Inputting indoor units from equipment table
Indoor units can be registered by reading the data from the equipment table file.
1) Equipment table format
The equipment table is a file in CSV format. Input the data separated by delimiters (*) in
each line in the following order.
Caution! Use the delimiter specified in the regional setting of the OS used.
No. Data name Description

1 Model name Mandatory Model name to be registered.
2 Model number capacity For Air Handling Unit Controller(Example：PAC-AH-M-J)
specify the Model number capacity of the Indoor Unit.
3 Number of units Number of units to be registered.
Mandatory
Input an integer number.
4 Group name Group name of these indoor units.
Mandatory
Up to 40 characters can be input.
5 Refrigerant system name Name of refrigerant system for these indoor units.
Mandatory
If it is not input, it will be registered as blank.
6 Room name The name of the room where these indoor units will be
Mandatory
located.
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7 Centralized system name Centralized system name.
Mandatory
8 Series name Mandatory As the series name, use the abbreviation shown in the
following table.
Abbreviation Series name
Y Y(Heat Pump/Cooling Only)
R2 R2(Heat Recovery)
RM Replace Multi Y
RMR2 Replace Multi R2
WY WY(Water Cooled Heat Pump)
WR2 WR2(Water Cooled Heat Recovery)
HCM HYBRID CITY MULTI(Air Cool)
WHCM HYBRID CITY MULTI(Water Cool)
S S(Side Flow)
9 Piping length The piping length from the outdoor unit to the indoor units
can be set.
Input a real number.
10 Number of bends The number of bends in the piping from the outdoor unit
to the indoor units can be set. Input a real number.
11 Height The indoor unit height can be set. Input a real number.
If one or more of the piping length, number of bends and height is unnecessary, input all
delimiters. The data on outdoor units, piping members and controllers cannot be read.
2) Read the equipment table.

2)-1 Click the Import File button. The file selection dialog will be displayed. Select the
equipment table file to be loaded.
2)-2 The file will be loaded. If the model is not available in the selected region or at the
selected frequency, the data are displayed in red. Correct them separately.
Caution! When an equipment table file is loaded, the data which have been registered
will be deleted.
(3) Correction, insertion, deletion and sorting

1) Correction of input data
To correct registered data, double-click on the line containing the data to be corrected.
Then, the dialog for correction will be displayed. Correct the data as needed, and click
the Apply button.
2) Insertion and registration
To additionally register an indoor unit in the middle of the table, select the data in the
position to which the unit must be inserted, and click the Insert button. The indoor unit
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input dialog will be displayed. Input the data on the indoor unit to be registered, and
press the Add button. The same operation can be performed by selecting [Insert] from
the right-click menu.
3) Deletion of registered data
To delete registered data, select the data to be deleted, and click the Delete button. The
confirmation message will be displayed. Press the OK button to delete the data. Select
data while holding down the Shift and Ctrl keys, and the data on more than one line can
be selected and deleted. The same operation can be performed by selecting [Delete]
from the right-click menu.
4) Sorting
To sort the data displayed in the table, select the line on which the data to be shifted has
been registered, click the Up or Down button, and the data will be shifted one line up or down.
The same operation can be performed by selecting [Up] or [Down] from the right-click menu.
Data can be sorted by clicking the title “Group” or “Outdoor Unit” in the table.
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(4) Transition to Piping View
1) To automatically arrange the registered indoor units
To automatically pipe the registered indoor units, check the Auto Piping box, and click the
OK button.
The series will be piped as shown below.
Y Series, S Series and WY Series:
The indoor units will be arranged by branching the line (straight line pattern with
joints).
R2 Series and WR2 Series:

One indoor unit will be located at each branch port of the BC controller. If the indoor
units cannot be located with a single BC controller, they will be located with the main
and sub BC controllers.
* The indoor units which cannot be located even when the main and sub BC
controllers are used will be put in the indoor unit box.
2) To manually arrange the registered indoor units
To manually arrange the registered indoor units, click the OK button without checking the
Auto Piping box. The registered indoor units will be put in the indoor unit box. They can
be taken from the box and used on the piping screen.
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5-1-3. Room Input
The Project Property Dialog will be displayed. (For the setting procedures, see 5.1.1(1).)
After inputting, click the OK button, and the room data screen will appear.
After the room information and the indoor unit configuration in each room are input on the
room data screen, the screen will change to Piping View. The input indoor units are put in
the "Indoor Unit Box" if the refrigerant system name has been set or in the "Indoor Unit Box -
each room" if it has not been set.
(1) Inputting the margin ratio

Input the margin ratio to the required capacity for each room.
The required capacity will be calculated in consideration of the margin ratio by the formula
"requirement capacity + required capacity x margin ratio / 100" and displayed above the
room list.
(2) Registering a room
1) Inputting the room information.
1)-1 Input the room name.
1)-2 Input the required capacity.
For the required capacity for each room, the value of one of total heat cooling,
sensible heat cooling and heating can be input.
2) Click the Add button to add the room with the input data.
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To end the input, click the Cancel button.
When the Cancel button is clicked, the screen will return to the Home screen. The input
information on the indoor units will not be saved.
(3) Inputting the indoor unit information
1) Select the room of the indoor units to be registered on the room list.
2) Click the Single Input button ( ), and a dialog will be displayed.
The room name is displayed in the upper most Room Name field in the dialog, and the
information on the selected capacity of the room is displayed in the Selected Total
Capacity field. In the Selected Total Capacity field, the data is displayed in the form
"selected capacity/required capacity in consideration of margin ratio" for each of total
heat cooling, sensible heat cooling and heating. When the selected capacity does not
meet the required capacity, the capacity is displayed in red. When it meets the required
capacity, it is displayed in green.
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3) Input the information on the indoor unit to be registered.
3)-1 Set the temperature conditions.
Input the dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures and relative humidity in the same
manner as on the project setting screen. When All Fresh has been selected for the
indoor unit Type, the input items are outdoor temperature conditions. When
another type has been selected, the input items are indoor temperature conditions.
The input items are automatically changed according to the selected Type.
3)-2 Select the series of the indoor unit.
Select the series of the indoor unit to be registered.
Click the pull-down, and a series list will be displayed.
3)-3 Select the type of the indoor unit.
Select the type of the indoor units to be registered.
Click the pull-down, and a list of types of the selected series will be displayed.
3)-4 Select Cooling (Total), Cooling (Sensible) or Heating (Total), and input the required
capacity (Capacity).
3)-5 To select simultaneously the indoor unit and Lossnay, check Use Lossnay, input
the total air volume, and click the Lossnay Selection button. Then, the candidate
models of Lossnay and the numbers of units conforming to the value will be
displayed in the format of “Model name * number of units” in the Model field.
3)-6 Select the indoor unit to be registered. Click the Show Option button, and the
capacity to be used as a selection criterion will be displayed in the Capacity (Model
Selection) field based on the values in Type and Capacity. The candidate models of
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indoor unit and the numbers of units based on the value will be displayed in the
format of “Model name * number of units” in the Model field.
When Use Lossnay has been checked, the input outdoor air load and the value of
Enthalpy exchange efficiency (Cooling/Heating) displayed in the Specification
(Lossnay on High Notch Mode) field will be taken into consideration. Click the ?
button, and the PDF file of explanation of Outdoor air load will be displayed.
When the required number of units is one, the numbers of units will not be
displayed. Click the pull-down, and a list of the models of the selected type will be
displayed in consideration of the required numbers of units. The capacity of one
unit of the selected model will be displayed in the Specification field.
3)-7 Input the refrigerant system name (Outdoor) for the indoor unit to be registered.
Input Ref. of the indoor unit to be registered.
* If Lossnays are required as well as indoor units:

3)-8 Input the group name (Group Description) of the indoor unit to be registered.
Mark “Use Lossnay”. Boxes for Outdoor air load, Enthalpy exchange efficiency, and
Total air volume get activated. All of the boxes need to be filled.
3)-9 Input the remarks on the indoor unit to be registered.
Click the “Show Option” button. New Design-Tool builds the Model list for indoor
units and that for Lossnays individually, which contain model names and quantities
satisfying the inputted condition. The list for indoor units is according to the
Capacity (Model Selection) value, which takes account of Lossnay’s effect. The
effect is computed with the Outdoor air load, the Enthalpy exchange efficiency, and
the Total air volume. The list for Lossnays is according to the Total air volume.
Choose what to be used from the lists.
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4) Click the Apply button to add the indoor unit with the input data.
After the indoor unit is added, the latest data will be displayed in the Selected Total
Capacity field, and you can register another indoor unit continuously.
To end the input, click the Cancel button.
(4) Correction, insertion, deletion and sorting
The operations for correction, insertion, deletion and sorting in the list in the dialogs are
common to the room data and indoor unit data.
1) Correction of input data
To correct registered data, double-click on the line containing the data to be corrected. Then, the
dialog for correction will be displayed. Correct the data as needed, and click the Apply button.
2) Insertion and registration
To register data in the middle of the table, select the data in the position to which the
data must be inserted, and click the Insert ( ) button. Then, the input dialog will be
displayed. Input the data to be registered, and click the Add button.
This operation can be performed also by selecting [Insert] from the right click menu.
3) Deletion of registered data
To delete registered data, select the data to be deleted, and click the Delete ( )
button. The confirmation message will be displayed. To delete, click the OK button.
Select data while holding down the Shift and Ctrl keys, and the data on several lines
can be selected and deleted. It is impossible to select several lines of room data.
This operation can be performed also by selecting [Delete] from the right click menu.
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4) Sorting
To sort the data displayed in the list, select the line of the data to be shifted, click the Up
( ) or Down ( ) button, and the data will be shifted one line up or down.
This operation can be performed also by selecting [Up] or [Down] from the right click menu.
Room and indoor unit data can be sorted by clicking the titles "Room" and "Ref" in the
table, respectively.
(5) Transition to Piping View
Click the OK button to change the screen to Piping View. The registered rooms will be
displayed on their respective indoor unit boxes. The registered indoor units for which the
refrigerant system name has been input will be located in the “Indoor Unit Box”, and those
for which the refrigerant system name has not been input will be located in the “Indoor Unit
Box – each room.” These units can be selected from the boxes and used on Piping View.
5-1-4. Import XML file

When a project file which has been prepared and saved in XML format is specified, the
screen will change to Piping View, and the details of the design in the file will be displayed.
The project files in XML format must be created in the specified form.
5-1-5. Pre-Selected Indoor Unit

When a project file which has been prepared and saved in TSV format is specified, the screen
will change to the piping design screen, and the details of the design in the file will be displayed.
For the project files in TSV format, use the template which can be taken out of this screen.
(4)
(1)
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1) Click “Export Template file” to output the template file.
2) Open the template file in Excel, and input the items necessary for selection of indoor unit.
It is required to input all items.
3) After the completion of input of data into the template file, select the “Add-Ins” menu of
Excel, and “TSV” will be displayed.
4) Load the TSV format file output in (3) with New Design-Tool.
5-2. Open Project

5-2-1. Open Project
It is possible to specify and open a project file which has been created in the past. Before
opening any file, change the region to the region set in the file to be opened.
5-2-2. Open Recent Projects

It is possible to open a project file which has been created recently.
5-3. Export
5-3-1. Export
A created project can be output in XML format.
5-3-2. Export Unit Qty

The number of configuration units of the created project can be output in CSV format. The
structure of the CSV file is as follows.
No. Data name Data contents format Example
1 Project CustomerName1 < Data name >, <Project>,MITSUBISHI
information CustomerName1CustomerN TAROH
ame2
CustomerName2 *First line only
2 Host Host controller Host controller Model, AG-150A,1
controller Model Quantity
Host controller
Quantity
* Only the Project
menu is output
* Applicable to
controllers and
power supply units
located in EC
Assignment View
3 Centralized Centralized < Data name >, Centralized <Centralized
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Control system name system name Control>,Centralized
Control1
4 Lossnay Lossnay Unit Lossnay Unit Model, LGH-15RX3-E,2,RoomA
Model Quantity, Description/
Lossnay Unit Description/...
Quantity
Lossnay Unit * If there are multiple units,
Description Description is displayed with
multiple slash "/"
* Only File and Centralized
Control menus will be output
5 Controller Controller Model Controller Model,Quantity PAR-F27MEA,5
Controller * Output of Lossnay’s local

Quantity remote controllers and
system controllers
* Only Project
menus will be
output
6 DCMC DCMC Model DIDO Mode, Quantity PAC-YG66DCA,4
DCMC Quantity
* Only File and

Centralized
Control menus will
be output
* In the case of
DIDO controller,
the total number
of expanded I / O
adapters is
outputted as one
when Contact is 3
or more, and 2
when Contact is 5
or more
7 Component The power supply The power supply unit Model, PAC-SC50KUA,1
unit Model Quantity
The power supply
unit Quantity
* Only File and
Centralized
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Control menus will
be output
8 System System name < Data name >, System <System>,System 1
name
9 Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit Outdoor Unit Model, Quantity PUHY-P200YGM-A,1
Model
Outdoor Unit * In the case of models of
Quantity Closed Control System and
Large Capacity Floor
Standing PAC, each unit
output
10 Indoor Unit Indoor Unit Model Indoor Unit Model, Quantity, PLFY-P100VAM-E,2,Room
Description -A/Room-B
Indoor Unit Description/...
Quantity
Indoor Unit * If there are multiple units,
Description Description is displayed with
multiple slash "/"
11 BCcontroller BCcontroller Unit BCcontroller Unit Model, CMB-P104V-G,1
Unit Model (Including Quantity
HBC and branch
BOX)
BCcontroller Unit
Quantity
12 Branch Branch Model Branch Model , Quantity CMY-Y102L-G,1
Branch Quantity
13 Option parts Option parts Model,Quantity PAR-20MAA,2
Model
Option parts
Quantity
* Output local
remote controller
connected to
indoor unit in
System,
accessories of
indoor unit, IF,
adapter, VAV and
LEV kit
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5-4. Option
Set the capacity correction calculation conditions, language to be used by this tool, unit and
necessity of height limit check.
5-4-1. Capacity Correction Setting
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1) Capacity Correction
Select whether or not the capacity correction calculation is required.
2) Capacity Priority
Select the method for capacity correction calculation for multi air conditioner for buildings.
There are two methods, Full Outdoor Unit(s) Capacity and Full Indoor Units Capacity.
Full Outdoor Unit(s) Capacity / Full Indoor Units Capacity
3) Outdoor Unit Capacity (%)
Set the percentage of outdoor unit capacity for automatic selection of outdoor unit.
Select 100%, 130% or 150%. 130% will be selected for Y Series even if 150% is selected.
By default, 100% has been set.
4) Max Connection (%)
Set the maximum connection capacity of indoor unit. By default, 130%/150% has been set.
* To enable the 200% connection, it is necessary to input the password. For the
password, consult our staff.
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5-4-2. CAD setting
Set the path of AutoCAD LT.
(1) AutoCAD LT setting
Set the version and path of AutoCAD LT to be used for plotting. To set the path, click the
Path name button.
(2) Setting of method for outputting piping list
Set the method for outputting the refrigerant piping list conforming to the piping symbols
in the output drawing data.
 Per Drawing: The list will be output according to the model name or size shown in
Refrigerant System on the drawing to be output.
 All: The model or size list will be output according to the number common
to all drawings.
5-4-3. Region setting

Select the region and language to be used.
(1) Region
If Default is selected, the model data provided by the factory can be used.
(2) Language
If Default is selected, data in English prepared by the factory will be displayed.
5-4-4. Unit of Measurement

Select the unit to be used.
5-4-5. User setting

Set the following information.
・ Select whether or not to check the height difference limit (default: Enable).
* When the check is enabled, batch input of height difference data will be enabled
in Height Limitation Check.
・ Enable/disable deprecated connection of Lossnay remote controller (default: Disable).
* To enable deprecated connection of Lossnay remote controller, the password
must be input. For the password, consult our staff.
・ Select the method for selecting outdoor unit (default: Manual).
・ M-NET 1000m Check
* If check was effective, the judgment screen show whether or not that components
correspond to M-NET 1000m in units of cooling system and centralized system.
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Decision will be carried out when select [output] – [Output AutoCAD] or shift EC
Assignment View. Please refer to 9.12 in detail.
・ Input the password for Extra Indoor Units (optional).
* When the local distributor has registered Extra Indoor Units, the password will be
individually notified.
・ Proxy setting (For the setting procedures, see 5-6-2.)
・ Change the work folder.
* To change the work folder, specify the folder with the [Refer ] button. The
folder will be effective when the tool is started next time.
5-5. Information
The version information of the program of this tool, model data and language file is displayed.
In the Latest Version column, the versions of the files uploaded on the WebUpdate server are
displayed. "New" is displayed when a newer version of a file has been uploaded on the server.
Download the version to upgrade the file. For the concrete procedures, see 5.6.
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5-6. Updating program data (Using WebUpdate)
5-6-1. Procedures
When starting New Design-Tool, check the versions of the files in the Web Update server.
(1) If the latest version of any file exists, the screen will change to the Information screen.
If there are no latest files, the tool will start as usual.
(2) If the latest version of a file exists, update the file.
Click the Update button on the Information screen, and the WebUpdate dialog will be
displayed.
(3) In the WebUpdate dialog, the latest versions and the importance of upgrading of each file
are displayed.
(4) After the completion of downloading of the files, restart New Design-Tool.
The update files will be updated, and New Design-Tool will start.
Unselectable checkbox
(Forced updating)
Not subject to upgrading (in gray)
Selectable checkbox
(The file to be upgraded is selected by the user.)
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5-6-2. Proxy configuration
If a proxy has been configured in the browser, Web Update uses the configuration. If a proxy
has not been configured in the browser, it is necessary to configure the proxy.
Configure it on the Option screen.
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5-7. Local update by data difference
New Design-Tool can update its database by data difference files. The files are provided by
distributor.
(1) Click the “Local Update” button in the Information view to open the dialog.
(2) Specifiy the folder containing data difference files. Click “Run” button to start updating the
database.
(3) After the update finishes, close the dialog by clicking “Close” button. This action invokes
automatic restart of New Design-Tool.
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6. Piping View
6-1. Creation of centralized system
At first, create a centralized system, and create a refrigerant system belonging to the
centralized system.
The centralized system will be displayed in the frame on the screen.
6-1-1. Procedure
To add a new centralized system, create the system from any of the following menus.
・ [Centralized Control] - [New Centralized Control System]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse in the upper frame] - [New Centralized
Control System]
6-1-2. Copying an existing centralized system
A new centralized system can be created by copying a created centralized system. Select
the centralized system to be copied, and create a new one from the following menu.
・ [Centralized Control] - [Copy Centralized Control System]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse in the upper frame] - [Copy System]
6-1-3. Deleting a centralized system
To delete a created centralized system, select the system to be deleted, and delete it from
the following menu.
・ [Centralized Control] - [Remove Centralized Control System]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse in the upper frame] - [Remove Centralized
Control System]
6-1-4. Switching the centralized system
To switch the centralized system to another one, click and select the centralized system to
be handled from the upper frame.
6-2. Inputting Y (Heat Pump/Cooling Only) series

6-2-1. Selecting an outdoor unit
When "Manual" has been specified for Option - Outdoor Unit Selection in Home View, the
outdoor unit setting dialog will be displayed. When "Individual temperature setting for each
indoor unit" has been selected in Project Property, also the outside air condition input
items will be displayed in this dialog. When "Cancel" is selected, the outdoor unit will not
be set.
If the outdoor unit is not set, the outdoor unit model will be automatically set based on the
capacity of indoor units after all indoor units are located. The water temperature at heat
source water inlet is displayed only when the refrigerant system for a water-cooled model
is created.
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(1) Outdoor Unit Mandatory
Select the model of the outdoor unit from the drop-down list. If a power supply is
selected (208/230 V, 460 V or 575 V), the list can be narrowed to the models
applicable to the selected power supply. The rated capacity of the selected model and
the number of indoor units which can be located are displayed in the Specification
field.
(2) Mode
If the model is applicable, a drop-down list is displayed.
(3) ET control
If the model is applicable, a drop-down list is displayed.
(4) Piping length
Input the length of piping from the outdoor unit to the next component.
(5) Number of bends
Input the number of bends in the piping from the outdoor unit to the next component.
(6) M-NET address
If it is required to specify the M-NET address of the outdoor unit, input the address.
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(7) Remarks
If necessary, input the remarks on the outdoor unit.
(8) Design conditions Mandatory
Input the dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures and relative humidity in the same
manner as when inputting the outside air conditions on the project setting screen.
When creating the refrigerant system for a water-cooled model, also the inlet water
temperature is a mandatory input item.
(9) Inlet water temperature
Input the inlet water temperature
This item must be input without fail when the refrigerant system for a water-cooled
model is created.
(10) Unit Data PDF button
Click the Unit Data PDF button, and the PDF file of the specification table of the selected
model can be browsed. The list will be displayed. Select the data to be browsed.
If the PDF data on the selected model has not been installed, a message will be
displayed.
6-2-2. Input screen
Display of
guide
Component Box
Place for location
Check Box
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Indoor Unit Box
(1) Upper frame
A list of the centralized systems being created in the current project is displayed. Select the
centralized system to be handled, and it will be displayed in the right and left frames.
(2) Left frame
A list of the refrigerant systems on the selected centralized system is displayed. Select the
refrigerant system to be handled, and it will be displayed in the right frame.
(3) Right frame
The structure of the refrigerant piping of the selected refrigerant system is displayed. Drag
and drop indoor units and branch pipes in this frame to create a refrigerant piping.
(4) Component box
To arrange indoor units and joints, drag and drop them from this box.
(5) Box for checking
You can check the number of currently set units and the total piping length.
The values after / are the limit values. Input values not exceeding them.
(6) Indoor unit box
The indoor units input on the indoor unit selection screen are put in this box. Also the
indoor units input on the room data screen for which the refrigerant system names have
been set are put in this box. The left tree shows a group list. Select a group, and the indoor
units in the group which are in the right indoor unit box but have not been arranged will be
displayed.
The indoor units deleted from the right frame are moved into this box.
Indoor units in this box can be arranged by drag and drop.
(7) Indoor unit box for each room
The indoor units input on the room data screen for which the refrigerant system names
have not been set are put in this box. The left tree shows a room list. Select a room, and
the indoor units in the room which are in the right indoor unit box but have not been
arranged will be displayed.
In the case of the MEUS region, only the indoor units conforming to the UL Standard
selected when the series has been specified are displayed in the right indoor unit box.
Indoor units in this box can be arranged by drag and drop.
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(8) Height Limitation Check
The results of check of the height difference between units are displayed. If the height
difference exceeds the limit in any place, the screen cannot be changed to any other
screen. It is possible to set the height of units in the Height column.
Caution! If the piping design is configured or the screen is changed to any other screen,
the input values will be cleared.
When the Height After the height is

column is selected, input, the
the height can be characters are
input. displayed in green
before Apply is
clicked.
(9) Display of guide

The meanings of the values and characters displayed in the right frame are explained.
(10) Place for location
The places where indoor units and joints can be located are indicated with broken-line
squares.
To locate an indoor unit, drop the unit in one of the places.
6-2-3. Arrangement of branch pipes

To locate a joint or a header, drag and drop it from the component box to the desired place.
Then, the following dialog will be displayed. Input the data, and click the OK button to locate
it.
(1) Type Mandatory
Select the type of the branch pipe to be located. The type of the branch pipe selected in
the component box has been selected by default.
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(2) Piping length
Input the length of the piping from the branch pipe to be located to the previous
component.
(3) Number of bends
Input the number of bends in the piping from the branch pipe to be located to the
previous component.
(4) Height from ground
Input the height of the branch pipe to be located (only for Y Series).
6-2-4. Arrangement of indoor units
To locate an indoor unit, select the icon of the indoor unit type to be located in the
component box, and drag and drop it to the desired position. Then, the following dialog will
be displayed. Input the data, and click the OK button to locate it.
(1) Type Mandatory
Select the type of the indoor unit to be located. The type selected in the component box
has been selected by default.
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(2) Model Mandatory
Select the model of the indoor unit to be located. The drop-down list shows the models of
the selected type.
The rated capacity of the selected model is displayed in the Specification field.
(3) Piping length between this and previous component
Input the length of the piping from the indoor unit to be located to the previous
component.
(4) Number of bent
Input the number of bends in the piping from the indoor unit to be located to the previous
component.
(5) Group Description Mandatory
Input the group name of the indoor unit to be located. By default, "the number of existing
groups + 1" is displayed. To change it, input the name.
(6) Room
Input the name of the room in which the indoor unit will be located.
(7) M-NET Address
To manually set the M-NET address of the indoor unit to be located, input the address.
To automatically set it, it is unnecessary to input it.
(8) Remarks
Input the remarks on the indoor unit to be located.
(9) Water flow rate
When an Air-to-water or Hot-water-supply indoor unit has been selected, this input field
is displayed.
Input the water flow rate of the indoor unit to be located.
(10) Inlet water temperature
When an Air-to-water or Hot-water-supply indoor unit has been selected, this input field
is displayed.
Input the inlet water temperature of the indoor unit to be located.
(11) Design Condition
When "Individual temperature setting for each indoor unit" has been selected on the
project setting screen, this input field is displayed. When an all-fresh model has been
selected for the indoor unit Type, input the outdoor temperature conditions. When
another model has been selected, input the indoor temperature conditions.
The input items are automatically changed according to the selected Type.
Input outdoor conditions for the indoor units to be placed.
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6-2-4-1. VAV setting
For models for which VAV can be set, the VAV input field is displayed in the indoor unit dialog.
To set the VAV, check the Air Volume Control System box.
When the box is checked, the function settings to be used will be displayed. Check the
functions to be used. It is necessary to check more than one function.
・CN105： To enable start, stop and switch between cooling and heating
・CN2A： Adjustment of air volume
6-2-5. Arrangement of caps

Locate the caps ( ) in the positions, such as headers, where indoor units are not located.
6-2-6. Inserting before located component

To insert a branch pipe before a located indoor unit or the like, select the component at the
position, and insert it from the following menu.
・ [Component] - [Insert Component]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Insert Component]
It can be inserted also by locating it while holding down the Ctrl button.
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6-2-7. Copying and locating
To copy and locate a located component, drag and drop the component to be copied to the
desired position.
When a component is copied, also the piping length, number of bends, group and
Description of the copied component will be copied. When a branch pipe is copied, also the
components located under the pipe will be copied.
6-2-8. Deleting located component

To delete a located component, select the component to be deleted, and delete it from the
following menu.
・ [Component] - [Remove Component]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Remove Component]
When a branch pipe is deleted, also the components located under the pipe will be deleted.
However, when only one component is connected under the branch pipe, only the selected
component will be deleted. The deleted indoor unit will be moved to the indoor unit box.
The deleted indoor unit will be moved to the indoor unit box. It can be re-located from the
box. To delete an indoor unit from the indoor unit box, select the indoor unit to be deleted,
and execute [Remove Component] in the right-click menu.
To undo the deletion, select [Component] – [Undo] from the menu.
Caution! Only the last operation can be undone.
6-2-9. Changing model of located component

To change the model of a located component, select the component, Display the dialog from
any of the following menus.
・ [Component] - [Change Component]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Change Component]
Change the model in the displayed dialog.
It can be changed also by dragging and dropping a model to the component from the
component box.
6-2-10. Changing information on located component

To change the piping length, number of bends, group and/or room of a located component,
select the component, and display the dialog from any of the following menus to change the
information. Items which must not be changed are grayed out.
・ [Component] - [Detail]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Detail]
The information on a component can be changed also by double-clicking the component.
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6-2-11. Moving located component
To move a located component to another position, select the component, and drag and drop
it to the desired position while holding down the Shift button.
When a branch pipe is selected, also the components connected under the pipe will be
moved.
6-2-12. Checking system configuration

The system configuration can be checked for problems from the following menu.
・ [Check] - [Check System]
・ Button on tool bar
If there are no problems with the configuration, the following message will be displayed.
If any problem is found, an error message will be displayed. Correct the configuration
referring to the displayed message.
6-2-13. Automatic reselection of outdoor unit

If an outdoor unit has not been manually set when the refrigerant system was created, the
outdoor unit model will be automatically set according to the indoor unit capacity after all
indoor units are located. To automatically reselect an outdoor unit after the outdoor unit is
set, execute the following menu.
・ [System] - [Outdoor Unit Auto Select]
If the refrigerant system still has space for indoor units, the automatic reselection cannot be
executed.
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6-3. Inputting R2 (Heat Recovery) Series
The basic operations are the same as those for Y Series. See the procedures for inputting Y
Series.
6-3-1. Arrangement of BC controllers and simple BC controllers

To locate a BC controller or a simple BC controller, select the controller to be located from
the component box, and drag and drop it. A sub BC controller can be located only in the
position indicated by the red dashed line under the main BC controller.
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When using two sub BC controllers, locate a joint in the position indicated by the red
dashed line under the main BC controller as shown below, and locate the sub BC
controllers under the joint.
When a main or single BC controller or a simple BC controller is located, the left dialog
will be displayed, and when a sub BC controller is located, the right dialog will be
displayed. Input the data, and click the OK button to locate the controller.
(1) Type
Select the type of the BC controller to be located from Main, Single and Water system
Connection Box. (Not applicable to sub controllers)
(2) Model
Select the model of the BC controller to be located.
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(3) Piping length between this and previous component
Input the length of the piping from the BC controller to be located to the previous component.
(4) Number of bent
Input the number of bends in the piping from the BC controller to be located to the
previous component.
(5) M-NET Address
Input the M-NET address of the BC controller to be located to set it manually. To set it
automatically, it is unnecessary to input.
(6) Remarks
Input the remarks on the BC controller to be located.
6-3-2. Releasing junction

When the connection capacity to a branch port is 81 to 140, pipes can be connected with
one port although the performance reduces by 3%. In this case, a junction pipe will be
automatically located. After arranging the indoor units, select the BC controller, and the
junction pipe can be deleted from the following menu. Also, if you release, the junction pipe
of both Main and Sub BC controllers will be deleted except for the P200 indoor unit.
・ [Component] - [Release]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Release]
6-4. Inputting S Series
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Series.
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Indoor units of MXZ Series can be connected through a branch box depending on the
model of the outdoor unit of S Series.
When an outdoor unit to which a branch box can be connected has been selected, a
branch box in the component box can be dragged and dropped into a place for location.
When a model to which a branch box cannot be connected has been selected, a
prohibition symbol will be displayed on the icon of the branch box which you want to drag
and drop, and the branch box cannot be located.
When a branch box is placed, the dialog will be displayed. Input the value, and press OK.
To use two branch boxes, locate a joint as shown in the following figure, and place the
branch boxes under the joint.
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6-5. Inputting WY (Water Cooled Heat Pump) Series
Series.
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For water-cooled series, it is necessary to set the heat source water quantity. Input the
heat source water quantity on the setting screen of outdoor unit.
When the model of the outdoor unit is selected, the rated value of the selected model will
be set.
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6-5-2. Setting antifreeze
When an antifreeze can be selected for the selected model, the antifreeze setting field is
displayed on the setting screen of outdoor unit.
Select the antifreeze to be used.
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6-6. Inputting WR2 (Water Cooled Heat Recovery) Series
The basic operations are the same as those for R2 Series. See the procedures for inputting
R2 Series.

The setting procedures are the same as those for WY Series. See 6-5-1.
6-7. Inputting MUZ/SUZ Series

The basic operations are the same as those for Y Series. See the procedures for inputting
Y Series.
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When MUZ/SUZ Series is selected, the following outdoor unit setting dialog will be displayed.
For MUZ/SUZ Series, it is required to specify the model name of the outdoor unit. Specify
the model name of the outdoor unit.
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Drag and drop the icon of the indoor unit type to be located from the component box into a
place for location. The indoor unit dialog will be displayed. Input the data, and click the OK
button to locate it.
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6-8. Inputting PU/PUH/PUHZ Series
Series.
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When PU/PUH/PUHZ Series is selected, the outdoor unit setting dialog will be displayed.
For PU/PUH/PUHZ Series, it is required to specify the model name of the outdoor unit.
Specify the model name of the outdoor unit.
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6-8-3. Locating distribution pipe

When an outdoor unit applicable to simultaneous twin/triple/four systems has been selected, a
distribution pipe can be located. Drag and drop a distribution pipe from the component box into a
place for location. When an outdoor unit not applicable to simultaneous twin/triple/four systems
has been selected or a distribution pipe is dragged and dropped into an improper place for
location, the icon will change to a prohibition symbol, and the distribution pipe cannot be located.
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A dialog will be displayed. Input the data, and click the OK button to locate it.
6-9. Inputting MXZ Series
Series.
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When MXZ Series is selected, the outdoor unit setting dialog will be displayed. For MXZ
Series, it is required to specify the model name of the outdoor unit. Specify the model name
of the outdoor unit.
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Drag and drop the icon of the indoor unit type to be located from the component box into a place for
location. The indoor unit dialog will be displayed. Input the data, and click the OK button to locate it.

When a Power Multi outdoor unit has been selected, a branch box can be located.
Drag and drop a branch box from the component box into a place for location.
When an outdoor unit other than Power Multi units has been selected or a branch box is
dragged and dropped into an improper place for location, the icon will change to a
prohibition symbol, and the branch box cannot be located.
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A dialog will be displayed. Input the data, and click the OK button to locate it.
To use two branch boxes, locate a joint as shown in the following, and locate the branch
boxes under the joint.
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6-10. Inputting Close Control System
Series.
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6-10-1. Selecting indoor unit
When Close Control System is selected, the indoor unit (combined outdoor unit) selection
dialog will be displayed. For Close Control System, it is required to specify the model name
of the indoor unit (combined outdoor unit). Specify the model name of the indoor unit
(combined outdoor unit).
The model name of the outdoor unit will be automatically selected when the model of the
indoor unit is selected.
When "Individual temperature setting for each indoor unit" has been selected on the project
setting screen, the outside air condition input items will be displayed.
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(1) Model
Select the model name of the indoor unit (combined outdoor unit) from the drop-down
list.
The model names and numbers of the outdoor units and indoor units for the selected
Model are displayed in the Outdoor unit and Indoor unit fields. The rated capacity is
displayed in the Specification field.
(2) Antifreeze
When the combined outdoor unit is a WY Series outdoor unit for which an antifreeze can
be selected, the antifreeze setting field is displayed.
Select the antifreeze to be used.
(3) Piping length
Input the length of the piping from the outdoor unit to the next component.
(4) Number of bends
Input the number of bends in the piping from the outdoor unit to the next component.
(5) M-NET address
To specify the M-NET address of the outdoor unit, input the address.
(6) Remarks
Input the remarks on the outdoor unit if necessary.
(7) Heat source water quantity
When the combined outdoor unit is a WY Series outdoor unit, this field is displayed. Input
the heat source water quantity.
(8) Design Condition
When "Individual temperature setting for each indoor unit" has been selected on the
project setting screen, this input field is displayed. Input the outside air conditions for the
indoor unit to be located.
(9) Unit Data PDF button
Click the Unit Data PDF button, and the PDF file of the specification table of the selected
model can be browsed. A dialog will be displayed. Select the data to be browsed, and
click the OK button.

To change the group, Room, Ref, M-NET address and outside air conditions of a located
indoor unit, double click the indoor unit to display the indoor unit dialog.
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6-11. Inputting Large Capacity Floor Standing PAC
The basic operations are the same as those for Close Control System Series. See the
procedures for inputting Close Control System.
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6-12. Inputting Replace Y Series
Series.
6-12-1. Decision on use of existing piping

In the case of Replace Y or Replace R2 Series, the piping size input field is displayed in
each dialog.
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To decide whether or not the existing piping is applicable, input the size of each existing pipe.
To set the regular piping size without making the decision, select Auto.
After the input is entered, the decision will be displayed in the Result field. The decision is
shown as follows.
Symbol Symbol Decision
#1 ◎ Regular piping size
#2 ● Usable, but capacity may change.
#3 △ Usable, but amount of refrigerant is specified.
Usable within specification when judged as acceptable, but unusable
when rejected.
#4 ▲ Usable, but piping length is limited.
Usable within limitation when judged as acceptable, but unusable when
rejected.
#5 ○ Usable, but height difference is limited.
#6 × Unusable
6-13. Inputting Replace R2 Series

R2 Series.
The function for deciding the use of existing piping is the same as that for Replace Y Series.
6-14. Inputting DOAS Series

When DOAS Series is selected, the outdoor unit setting dialog will be displayed. For DOAS
Series, it is required to specify the model name of the outdoor unit. Specify the model name
of the outdoor unit.
The input items are the same as those for Y Series. See the procedures for selecting Y
Series outdoor unit.
Determine the outdoor unit with the OK button, and the indoor units (and the BC controller)
will be automatically located according to the selected outdoor unit.
6-14-2. Changing BC controller

When the outdoor unit is selected, a BC controller model for 6 branches will be automatically
selected.
To change the BC controller model, select the BC controller, display the dialog from the
following menu, and change it. The same operation can be performed by double-clicking the
mouse left button on the component.
・ [Component] - [Change Component]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Change Component]
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To change the group, room, remarks, M-NET address, piping length and/or outside air
conditions of a located indoor unit, double-click on the indoor unit or select the indoor unit,
and select Details from the Component menu.
6-15. Inputting HYBRID CITY MULTI (Air Cool) Series

R2 Series.
6-15-1. HBC Controller
Pump1
Pump 2
WP100～
Pump 1
In case of indoor units using junction pipes, it is not possible to connect striding across the
ports attributed to another pumps.(Example: Because of Port 1 and port 2 are connected with 1
～4, 9～12 and 5～8, 13～16 respectively, indoor units above WP100 can’t connect with port 4.)
6-16. Inputting HYBRID CITY MULTI (Water Cool) Series

The operations are the same as those for WR2 Series. See the procedures for inputting
WR2 Series.
6-17. Inputting Dx-coil Unit System

The basic operations are the same as those for PU Series. See the inputting procedures for
PU Series.
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When Dx-coil Unit System is selected, the outdoor unit setting dialog will be displayed. For
Dx-coil Unit System, it is required to specify the model name of the outdoor unit. Specify the
model name of the outdoor unit.
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6-18.Inputting e-series
The basic operations are the same as the other series, but it is only setting for the heat
source machine. Design on the load side can not be performed.
6-18-1. Selecting heat source machines
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(1) Water Pipe
In case of Inside Header Type, select whether to make piping connection port left or
right.
(2) Water System Name Mandatory
Input the water system name to which the heat source machines are connected.
(3) Outlet Water Temperature Mandatory
Set outlet water temperature.

(4) Cold/hot water outlet/inlet temperature difference
Select the temperature difference between the set outlet water temperature and inlet
temperature.
(5) Main Unit
When setting to the Main Unit of the group, enter a check box. Only one Main Unit is in
the group.
6-19. Indoor unit box
The indoor unit box contains the indoor units input on the indoor unit input screen and the
indoor units deleted on the piping design screen. It contains also the indoor units which have
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been input on the room data screen and for which the refrigerant system has been set.
The indoor units in the indoor unit box can be located on the piping design screen by drag
and drop.
(1) Left frame

A list of the groups of the selected centralized system is displayed. When a group is
selected, the indoor units which have not been located on the refrigerant system being
configured will be displayed in the right frame.
The number in parentheses on the right side of each group name indicates the number
of indoor units in the indoor unit box.
(2) Right frame
The indoor units in the group selected in the left frame which have not been located are
displayed. Locate the indoor units on Piping View from this frame by drag and drop.
6-19-1. Deleting indoor unit in indoor unit box

To delete an indoor unit in the indoor unit box, click the indoor unit to be deleted, and delete
it from the following menu.
To delete all indoor units in the indoor unit box, click the system name (System 1 in the
above example), and delete them from the following menu.
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [All remove components]
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6-19-2. Moving indoor unit in indoor unit box to another refrigerant system
The indoor units in the indoor unit box can be moved to the indoor unit box of another
refrigerant system. To move an indoor unit to another refrigerant system, drag and drop the
unit to be moved into the destination refrigerant system in the left frame on Piping View.
Drag and drop.
6-20. Indoor unit box for each room

The indoor unit box for each room contains the indoor units which have been input on the
room data screen and for which the refrigerant system name has not been set.
The indoor units in the indoor unit box for each room can be located on Piping View by drag
and drop.
(1) Left frame

A list of the rooms input on the room data screen is displayed. If a new room is set for
indoor and outdoor units on Piping View, the room will be displayed under them. When a
room is selected, the indoor units which have not been located will be displayed in the
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right frame.
The number of indoor units in the indoor unit box for each room is indicated in
parentheses next to the room name. In the case of a region covered by MEUS, the
number shows the number of the indoor units not located in the selected room
regardless of UL Standard, and therefore the number may not agree with the number
shown in the indoor unit box on the right side.
(2) Right frame
The indoor units which have not been located in the room selected in the left frame are
displayed. The indoor units with Lossnays, which are selected at the Room Input view,
are marked as shown in the figure on the right. (See the right figure.) In
the case of a region covered by MEUS, only the indoor units
conforming to UL Standard selected when the series was specified are displayed. Drag
and drop the indoor units from this frame to locate them on the piping design screen.
6-20-1. Deleting indoor unit in indoor unit box for each room
To delete an indoor unit in the indoor unit box for each room, click the indoor unit to be
deleted, and delete it from the following menu.
To delete all indoor units in the indoor unit box for each room, click the room name (Room
Name in the above example), and delete them from the following menu.
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [All remove components]
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6-21. Check Box
The Check Box shows the current number of units, piping length, capacity correction
coefficient and outdoor air conditions. When PWFY is used, the correction coefficients are
not displayed.
Y Series, R2 Series and S Series:
(1) Check of
restrictions on
arrangement
(2) Capacity
correction
coefficient
(2) Input correction
(outdoor
coefficient
unit)
(outdoor unit)
(7) Outdoor
unit
corrected (2) Input correction
capacity coefficient
and input (indoor unit)
(2) Capacity
correction
coefficient (6) Refrigerant
(indoor leakage
unit)
(3) Refrigerant
filling amount (4) Temperature
conditions
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WY Series and WR2 Series:
(1) Check of
restrictions
on
arrangement
(2) Capacity (2) Input

correction correction
coefficient (heat coefficient
source unit) (heat
source unit)
(7) Outdoor
unit
corrected (2) Input
capacity correction
and input coefficient
(indoor unit)
(2) Capacity
correction
coefficient (5)Head loss
(indoor unit)
(3) Refrigerant
filling amount
(6) Refrigerant
leakage
(4) Temperature
conditions
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e-series
(2) Input
correction
(2) Capacity coefficient
correction (heat
coefficient (heat source unit)
source unit)
(7) Outdoor
unit (8)Flow rate
corrected
capacity (5)Head loss
and input
(6) Refrigerant
(3) Refrigerant leakage
filling amount
(4) Temperature
conditions
(1) Check for limitations on arrangement

The conditions of limitations on arrangement are displayed. The values before / are the
current settings, and those after / are the limit ranges.
If any value exceeds the limit range, it will be displayed in red.
・ Indoor Unit
The number of located units is displayed.
・ Capacity
The total capacity of the located indoor units is displayed.
The ratio of connection capacity to outdoor unit capacity is displayed.
・ Total Pipe Length
The total length of the input piping is displayed.
・ Furthest Actual
The piping length (actual length) from the outdoor unit to the farthest indoor unit is
displayed.
・ Furthest Equivalent
The piping length (equivalent length) from the outdoor unit to the farthest indoor unit
is displayed.
・ After first branch Actual
The piping length (actual length) from the first branch to the farthest indoor unit is
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displayed.
・ After first branch Equivalent
The piping length (equivalent length) from the first branch to the farthest indoor unit is
displayed.
(2) Correction coefficients
The capacity correction and input correction coefficients are displayed. When PWFY is
connected, the coefficients other than “Total Derate” are not displayed.
・ Outdoor unit capacity
The outdoor unit capacity correction coefficients and input correction coefficients
according to the connection capacity of indoor units are displayed.
・ Temperature / Room Temperature
The correction coefficients according to the outside air temperature conditions/indoor
temperature conditions are displayed.
・ Piping Length
The correction coefficients according to the piping length are displayed.
・ Defrosting
The correction coefficient for defrosting in heating is displayed.
・ Water temperature
The correction coefficients according to the water temperature at the heat source water
inlet are displayed. They are displayed only when a water-cooled series has been selected.
・ Water volume
The correction coefficients according to the heat source water volume are displayed.
They are displayed only when a water-cooled series has been selected.
・ Air volume
Factor that corrected by air volume of Lossnays is displayed. When selected only
Dx-coil unit System, corrected factor will be displayed.
・ Outdoor Air Enthalpy
Outdoor air enthalpy calculated by temperature condition in outdoor air is displayed.
・ Return Air Enthalpy
Indoor enthalpy calculated by indoor temperature condition is displayed.
・ Enthalpy Exchange Efficiency
Enthalpy exchange efficiency of Lossnay is displayed.
・ Outdoor Air Load
Outdoor air load is displayed.
・ Total Derate
The total correction coefficients are displayed.
(3) Refrigerant filling amount
・ Additional Refrigerant
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The additional refrigerant filling amount is displayed.
・ Total refrigerant amount
The total amount of refrigerant is displayed.
(4) Temperature conditions
The outside air conditions input on the project setting screen are displayed.
However, when "Individual temperature setting for each indoor unit" has been selected
as the temperature setting method on the project design screen, the temperatures are
not displayed in the Check Box because the temperatures of the indoor and outdoor
units are set individually.
(5) Head loss
The head loss is displayed. It is displayed only when a water-cooled series has been
selected.
(6) Refrigerant leakage
This item is displayed only when the PDF button for loading the file related to display of
refrigerant leakage alarm is provided for the refrigerant R410A.
(7) Outdoor unit corrected capacity and Input
The corrected capacity and input of the outdoor unit is displayed.
(8)Flow rate
The flow rate is displayed according to design temperature and capacity. Only e-series
will be displayed.
6-22. Adding new refrigerant system

To add a new refrigerant system, create the refrigerant system of the series to be added
from the following menu.
・ [System] - [New System]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [New System]
When adding a refrigerant system of MUZ/SUZ, PU/PUH/PUHZ or MXZ Series, select the
[with M-NET] menu to connect the refrigerant system to M-NET or [No M-NET] menu not to
connect it to M-NET.
6-23. Creating new refrigerant system from existing refrigerant system

To create a new refrigerant system by copying an existing refrigerant system, select the
refrigerant system to be copied, and create a new system by copying it from the following
menu.
・ [System] - [Copy System]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Copy System]
6-24. Deleting refrigerant system
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To delete a created refrigerant system, select the refrigerant system to be deleted, and
delete it from the following menu.
・ [System] - [Remove System]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Remove System]
6-25. Changing refrigerant system series

To change the series of a created refrigerant system, select the refrigerant system to be
changed, and change it from the following menu.
・ [System] - [Change System]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Change System]
After the series is changed, the located indoor units will be automatically relocated.
* It is impossible to change MUZ/SUZ, PU/PUH/PUHZ or MXZ Series to any other series.
6-26. Moving refrigerant system to another centralized system

To move a created refrigerant system to another centralized system, select the refrigerant
system to be moved from the left frame, and drag and drop it onto the desired centralized
system in the upper frame.
6-27. Outputting input data to file

6-27-1. Outputting in XML format
The number of components on all centralized systems, piping information, etc. can be
output as XML file by using the menu [File] - [Export XML]. The data on all refrigerant
systems and the settings on the control screen will be output. The XML data formation by
DTD notation is shown below.
Tag/attribute name Data content Unit Default Remarks

<DT><Project>
Frequency 50: 50Hz - - Frequency
60: 60Hz
Type All - - Omissible. “All”
Capacity is set when
RefrigerantCharge omitted.
PipeLength
HeightLimitation
ConnectionStatus
TemperatureUnit Celsius - Celsius Omissible. The
Fahrenheit current unit is set
when omitted.
RefrigerantChargeUnit kg : - kg Omissible. The
lb : current unit is set
when omitted.
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LengthUnit m : meter - Meter Omissible. The
feet : feet current unit is set
when omitted.
CapacityUnit kW : - kW Omissible. The
kcal/h : current unit is set
BTU/h : when omitted.
<DT><Project><CapacitySetting> Capacity setting

IndoorUnitOperate True: Partial load operation - - Execution of
False : Simulataneous operation simultaneous
operation
MaxCapacity 100 : 100% - - Max. connection
130 : 130%/150% capacity
200 : 200%
<DT><Project><DesignCondition> Design
temperature
conditions
CoolingOutdoorDryBulb -99.9 - 99.9 Celsius - Dry bulb outdoor
Temperature temperature for
cooling
CoolingOutdoorWetBulb -99.9 - 99.9 Celsius - Wet bulb outdoor
cooling
HeatingOutdoorDryBulb -99.9 - 99.9 Celsius - Dry bulb outdoor
heating
HeatingOutdoorWetBulb -99.9 - 99.9 Celsius - Wet bulb outdoor
heating
CoolingIndoorDryBulb -99.9 - 99.9 Celsius - Dry bulb indoor
cooling
CoolingIndoorWetBulbT -99.9 - 99.9 Celsius - Wet bulb indoor
emperature temperature for
cooling
HeatingIndoorDryBulbTe -99.9 - 99.9 Celsius - Dry bulb indoor
mperature temperature for
heating
HeatingIndoorWetBulb -99.9 - 99.9 Celsius - Wet bulb indoor
heating
CoolingInletWaterTempe -5.0 - 45.0 Celsius - Temperature at
rature heat source
water inlet for
cooling
In the case
where WY and
WR2 systems
are included
HeatingInletWaterTempe -5.0 - 45.0 Celsius - Temperature at
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rature heat source
water inlet for
heating
In the case
where WY and
WR2 systems
are included
<DT><Project><RefSystem>
ID 1 – serial No. - - Number of
refrigerant
system
<DT><Project><RefSystem><Unit>
ID 1 – serial No. - - Number of
refrigerant
system unit
Model Outdoor - - Type of unit
Indoor
BCController
BCSlaveController:
Branch (Following model)
Joint
Header
Distribution pipe
BranchBox
Water system Connection Box
HBC controller
ModelName XXXXXX : string - - Model name
UnitCapacity 0 - 9999 - - Unit Capacity.
AHU model only.
AHUCapacityCooling 0.0 - - - Cooling Capacity
of AHU.
AHU model only.
AHUCapacityHeating 0.0 - - - Heating Capacity
of AHU.
AHU model only.
RASAType XXXXX : string - - Dx-coil unit
system only.
RA / SA type.
LossnayModelName XXXXX : string - - Dx-coil unit
system only.
Model name of
Lossnay.
Fan Speed 0 - 99 - - Dx-coil unit
system only.
[Fan Speed ]
SP4 : 4,
SP3 : 3,
SP2 : 2,
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SP1 : 1,
Extra High : 14,
High : 13,
Low : 12,
Extra Low : 11
AirVolume 0 - 9999 m3/h - Dx-coil unit
system only
Air flow
WaterSystem XXXXXX : string - - e-series only
Water system
PipeLengthA 0.0 - 999.9 m - Piping length (A),
only outdoor
units
BendA 0 - 99 - - Number of bends
in piping (A), only
outdoor units
PipeLengthB 0.0 - 999.9 m - Piping length (B),
only outdoor
units
If the length is
not specified, it is
regarded as 0.
BendB 0 - 99 - - Number of bends
in piping (B), only
outdoor units
If the number is
regarded as 0.
PipeLengthC 0.0 - 999.9 m - Piping length
(C), only outdoor
units
If the length is
regarded as 0.
BendC 0 - 99 - - Number of bends
in piping (C),
only outdoor
units
If the number is
regarded as 0.
PipeLengthD 0.0 - 999.9 m - Piping length
(D), only outdoor
units
If the length is
regarded as 0.
BendD 0 - 99 - - Number of bends
in piping (D),
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only outdoor
units
If the number is
regarded as 0.
PipeLengthE 0.0 - 999.9 m - Piping length (E),
only outdoor
units
If the length is
regarded as 0.
BendE 0 - 99 - - Number of bends
in piping (E), only
outdoor units
If the number is
regarded as 0.
PipeLengthJointBC 0.0 - 999.9 m - Piping length
between joint of
low pressure
pipe and branch
controller
Outdoor unit only
If the length
is not specified, it
is regarded as 0
Height 0.0 - 999.9 m - Height from
ground surface
Height2 0.0 - 999.9 m - Height of
combined unit
from ground
surface
Required when
Outdoor-Outdoor
is executed. Only
outdoor units
If the height is
regarded as 0.
Height3 0.0 - 999.9 m - Height of
combined unit
from ground
surface
Required when
Outdoor-Outdoor
is executed. Only
outdoor units
If the height is
regarded as 0.
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WaterFlow 0.00-99.99 m3/h - Quantity of
water, only
outdoor units
Only WY and
WR2
WaterTemperatureMode Standard - - Low water
Ethylene temperature
Propylene mode, only
outdoor units
Methanol
Only WY and
WR2
If the mode is not
specified or is
inapplicable to
the model, it is
regarded as
Standard.
* At present, the
Methanol mode
is applied only in
North America. It
is allowed to
delete it when
the model is
designed only for
Europe.
CapacityUpMode Standard - - Capacity UP
HighHeating : High heating mode, only
performance mode outdoor units or
COP : COP priority mode Chilling unit.
Intelligent : Intelligent heat mode If the mode is not
specified or the
specified value is
not applicable to
the model, the
mode is
regarded as
Standard.
ETControl 0 (OFF) / 6 / 9 / 11 / 14 Celsius - Evaporation
temperature
control,
outdoor only.
If the mode is
not specified or
the specified
value is not
applicable to
the model, the
mode is
regarded as 0.
ParentUnitID 1- - - Number of unit
from which
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piping originates.
The number (ID
attribute) of the
refrigerant
system unit
connecting the
upper piping on
the refrigerant
configuration is
displayed. Other
than outdoor
units
PipeLength 0.0 - 999.9 m - Piping, other
than outdoor
units
Bend 0 - 99 - - Number of bends
in piping, other
than outdoor
units
PipeLength2 0.0 - 999.9 m - Piping length,
only indoor units
If the length is
regarded as 0.
In the case of a
2-system
configuration,
such as DOAS,
the piping length
of the second
system is
indicated. In the
case of a
configuration
consisting of two
main HBCs, the
piping length
between the
main HBCs is
indicated.
Bend2 0 - 99 - - Number of bends
in piping, only
indoor units
If the number is
regarded as 0.
In the case of a
2-system
configuration,
such as DOAS,
the number of
bends in the
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piping of the 2nd
system is
indicated. In the
case of a
configuration
consisting of two
main HBCs, the
number of bends
in piping
between the
main HBCs is
indicated.
LowPressurePipeLength 0.0 - 999.9 - - BC controller
(sub) or Branch
(Joint) only
If the length is
regarded as 0
Piping length of
liquid pipe and
high pressure
pipe put in
“PipeLength” at
same devices
One Sub : BC
controller (sub)
Some Sub : Joint
just below BC
controller (main)
LowPressureBend 0.00-9.99 - - BC controller
(sub) or Branch
(Joint) only
If the number of
bends are not
specified, it is
regarded as 0
Number of
Bends in liquid
pipe and high
pressure pipe is
put in “Bend” at
same devices
One Sub : BC
controller (sub)
Some Sub : Joint
just below BC
controller (main)
CoolingWaterFlow 0.00-9.99 m3/h - Quantity of
cooling water,
only ATW
HeatingWaterFlow 0.00-9.99 m3/h - Quantity of
heating water,
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ATW and HWS
CoolingInletWater 0.0 - 99.9 Celsius - Only ATW
Temperature
HeatingInletWater 0.0 - 99.9 Celsius - Only ATW
Temperature
CoolingOutletWaterTem 0.0 - 99.9 Celsius - Cooling outlet
perature water
temperature
Chilling unit only
HeatingOutletWaterTem 0.0 - 99.9 Celsius - Heating outlet
perature water
temperature
Chilling unit only
TemperatureDifference 5: 5℃ difference Celsius - Cooling and
7: 7℃ difference heating common
water
temperature
difference
Chilling unit only
The data output on each line is separated by the delimiter set on the region setting screen of
the OS used.
6-27-2. Outputting image to clip board

The image of the selected refrigerant system in the right frame can be copied to the clip
board. Copy the image from the following menu.
・ [Output] - [Copy to Clipboard]
6-27-3. Outputting image file

The image of the selected refrigerant system in the right frame can be saved in an image file.
Images in bitmap and jpeg formats can be saved. Save the image from the following menu.
・ [Output] - [Export Image…]
Select the file format from the file types shown in the Save As dialog.
6-27-4 Outputting image to PDF file

The image of the selected refrigerant system in the right
frame can be output to a PDF file.
Output the image from the following menu.
・ [Output] - [Export PDF]
When the menu is selected, the printer setting screen will
appear. Set the sheet size and direction. Click the OK
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button, and the file name specification dialog will be displayed. Input the file name, click the
SAVE button, and the PDF file will be saved.
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6-28. Hiding characters and tool bar on screen
The windows, such as the indoor unit box, and the piping size and capacity in the right frame
can be displayed or hidden from the View menu.
・ [Navigation Bar]
To display or hide the navigation bar.
・ [Tool Bar]
To display or hide the tool bar.
・ [Status Bar]
To display or hide the status bar.
・ [Unit Name]
To display or hide the model name of each component in the right frame.
・ [Room Name]
To display or hide the room name in the right frame.
・ [Group]
To display or hide the group in the right frame.
・ [Pipe Length]
To display or hide the input piping length in the right frame.
・ [Pipe Size]
To display or hide the piping size in the right frame.
・ [Number of Pipe Bend(s)]
To display or hide the input number of bends in the right frame.
・ [Capacity- Cooling] ([]/[Heating]/[Cooling/Heating])
To display or hide the total heat capacity (sensible heat capacity) for cooling in the right
frame.
・ [Capacity- Heating]
To display or hide the heating capacity in the right frame.
・ [Capacity- Cooling/Heating]
To display or hide the total heat capacity for cooling/heating capacity in the right frame.
The sensible heat capacity for cooling is not displayed.
・ [Show Error Message]
To display or hide the message about the portion with the maximum piping length from
the outdoor unit in the right frame. If this item is displayed, the M-NET address and unit
ID cannot be displayed.
・ [M-NET Address / Unit ID]
To display or hide the M-NET address and unit ID in the right frame.
If this item id displayed, Show Error Message cannot be displayed.
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・ [Description Box]
To display or hide the guide displayed in the upper right of the right frame.
・ [Check Box]
To display or hide the Check Box window.
・ [Height Limitation Check]
To display or hide the Height Limitation Check dialog.
・ [Indoor Unit Box]
To display or hide the indoor unit box window.
・ [Indoor Unit Box - each room]
To display or hide the indoor unit box window for each room.
・ [System Preview]
To display or hide System Preview.
6-29. Changing project settings
The project information set in Chapter 5 can be changed. Display the project setting dialog
・ [Option] - [Change Project Property]
For the setting, see Chapter 5.
6-30. Moving to Control View
After the completion of input for piping design, the remote controllers and Lossnay can be
set on the control design screen. Switch the screen from the following menu.
・ [Switch] - [Control View]
・ Navigation bar
If an error has occurred in the refrigerant system, an error message will be displayed, and the
screen cannot be moved to Control View. Correct the error referring to the error message.
6-31. Saving input data
To save the input data, save the data to a file from the following menu.
・ [File] - [Save Project(s)]
The data will be saved to a file. The dialog for saving will be displayed. Specify the file name,
and save the data.
If the file name has been once specified, the dialog will not be displayed, and the existing
data will be overwritten.
・ [File] - [Save Project As]
The data will be saved with a different name. The dialog for saving will be displayed.
Specify the name of the file to be saved.
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6-32. Creating new project
To terminate the input of the current project and create a new project, execute the following
menu.
・ [File] - [New Project]
6-33. Opening saved file
To open a saved file, select the following menu, and specify the file to be opened from the
dialog for opening file.
・ [File] - [Open Project]
6-34. Outputting list of results of capacity correction calculation
The calculation to correct the capacity of the refrigerant system input on Piping View can be
performed. Select the following menu, and the measurement results list can be output.
・ [Output] - [Export Capacity Correction Results]
If an error has occurred in the refrigerant system, the list cannot be output.
6-35. Outputting refrigerant system guide

The information on the refrigerant system input on Piping View can be output.
Select the following menu.
・ [Output] – [Export Refrigerant System Guide]
6-36. Deleting history

Input histories can be deleted.
・ Room Name： [Option] – [Clear History(Room Name)]
・ Remarks： [Option] – [Clear History(Remarks)]
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6-37. Horizontal layout
The piping view can be switched to horizontal layout shown in the figure below. Select the
following menu. Button on the tool bar is also available.
・ [View] – [Display Format - Horizontal]
The operations, such as dragging and dropping icon from the component box to the main
window, are the same to the conventional layout. The horizontal layout features the
followings:
・ It allows you to locate components sequentially to right or bottom direction, which looks
more similar to the CAD output.
・ When a branch pipe is located, or will be displayed.
・ Only the following series can be displayed in this format.
* Y(Heat Pump/Cooling Only)
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* Replace Multi Y
* R2(Heat Recovery)
* Replace Multi R2
* WY(Water Cooled Heat Pump)
* WR2(Water Cooled Heat Recovery)
* S(Side Flow)
7. Control View
In Control View, you can set local remote controllers, system controllers and Lossnay.
Local remote controllers will be automatically located on the refrigerant system not connected
to M-NET.
Therefore, the groups of the refrigerant system not connected to M-NET are not displayed on
this screen.
7-1. Input Screen
Group column System controller column
Indoor unit column Local remote Interlocked

controller column Lossnay column
AHC column
(1) Group column

The groups are displayed.
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(2) Indoor unit/PI/AI/DIDO/stand-alone Lossnay column
The indoor units, stand-alone Lossnay and PI/AI/DIDO contained in each group are
displayed. Stand-alone Lossnay and PI/AI/DIDO can be located in the position indicated
by “DROP HERE” by drag and drop.
(3) Local remote controller/AHC column
The local remote controllers/AHCs are located in this column. Locate them in this column
by drag and drop.
(4) System controller column
The system controller is located in this column. Locate the system controller in the
position indicated by "DROP HERE" by drag and drop. The located system controller is
displayed.
(5) Interlocked Lossnay column
Interlocked Lossnay can be located in this column. They can be located in the position
indicated by “DROP HERE” by drag and drop. Located Lossnay will be displayed.
(6) Component box
When locating a remote controller or Lossnay, drag and drop it from this box.
(7) Guide display
The meanings of values and characters displayed on the indoor units and system remote
controllers are shown.
7-2. Location of Local Remote Controller

7-2-1. Location in Individual Group
Locate the local remote controller for each group. Drag and drop the local remote
controller selected from the component box to the local remote controller column of the
relevant group.
Then, the following dialog will be displayed. Select the appropriate data, and click the OK
button to locate the controller. However, when only one model can be selected for the
selected remote controller type, the model will be located without display of the dialog.
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(1) Type
Select the type of the local remote controller to be located. That selected from the
component box is selected as the default.
(2) Model
Select the model of the local remote controller to be located. A list of the models of the
selected type is displayed.
(3) M-NET Address
This field is displayed when the M-NET remote controller has been selected.
Input the M-NET address of the M-NET remote controller to be located. To manually
set the address of the M-NET remote controller to be located, input the address. To
automatically set it, it is unnecessary to input it.
(4) Honeywell centralized remote controller
When Honeywell remote controller has been selected, the screen as shown below will
appear. To use Honeywell centralized remote controller, check the "centralized controller"
box, and select the model to be used. Up to two units can be located in one group.
7-2-2. Location in All Groups

To locate the same local remote controller in all groups, select the desired local remote
controller from the component box, and drag and drop it to the title field of the local remote
controller column.
When an MA remote controller, ME remote controller or wireless remote controller is dropped,
the dropped local remote controller will be located in all groups of indoor units. When Lossnay
remote controller is dropped, the remote controller will be located in all groups of Lossnay.
However, it will not be located in groups of MUZ/SUZ, PU/PUH/PUHZ or MXZ Series or
groups in which two local remote controllers have been located.
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7-3. Location of System Controller
To locate a system controller, select the desired system controller from the component box,
and drag and drop it to the position indicated by "DROP HERE" in the system remote
controller column.
button to locate the controller.
* When only one model can be selected for the dropped type, the dialog will not be displayed,
and the model will be located. (In this case, the transmission line for centralized control is
selected for connection to M-NET.)
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(1) Type
Select the type of the system controller to be located. That selected in the component
box is selected as the default.
(2) Model
Select the model of the system controller to be located. A list of the models of the
selected type is displayed.
(3) Connect
Specify where the located system controller will be connected.
・Indoor/Outdoor transmission line
When the indoor/outdoor transmission line is selected, the controller will be connected
to the outdoor unit of the refrigerant system provided with the indoor units of the
uppermost group among the groups specified as the operation objects at the time of
output by AutoCAD.
This line cannot be selected for a system controller which cannot be connected to the
indoor/outdoor transmission line.
・Centralized control transmission line
When the centralized control transmission line is selected, the controller will be connected
to the centralized control transmission line at the time of output by AutoCAD.
(4) M-NET Address
Input the M-NET address of the system controller to be located. To manually set the
address of the system controller to be located, input the address. To automatically set it,
it is unnecessary to input it.
(5) IP address
The address is displayed when "LAN connection" has been selected on the project
setting screen and Central controller or Expansion controller has been selected in Type.
Input the IP address of the system controller to be located.
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(6) Use Built-in Port(s)
This item is displayed only when the
selected system controller has a
weighing pulse input function. If the
box is checked, the names of Ch1 to
4 can be input.
CAUTION! If this box is checked, the weighing pulse input function will be used, and the
system controller will be counted as one measurement controller for weighing.
(7) Use BACnet

This item is displayed when “LAN connection” has been selected on the project setting
screen and Model is AE-50E(A) or AE-200E(A). To connect these controllers to BACnet,
check this box.
After the system controller is located, a new system controller column will be added.
In each system controller column, a check box is displayed for each group.
Specify the groups to be operated from the system controller by checking the boxes.
To check the boxes of all groups, select the system controller to be checked, and check all
groups from the following menu.
・ [Component] - [Select all group]
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Operation objects
7-4. Location of Lossnay

The position of Lossnay varies depending on whether it is individually operated or
interlocked with air conditioners.
7-4-1. Setting of stand-alone Lossnay
Locate Lossnay to be individually operated in the column of indoor units.
Drag and drop Lossnay from the component box to the position indicated by "DROP
HERE" in the indoor unit column.
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* In the case with M-NET * In the case without M-NET
(1) Type
Select the type of Lossnay to be located. The type selected in the component box is
selected as the default.
(2) Model
Select the model name of Lossnay to be located. A list of the models of the selected type
is displayed.
(3) Fan speed
Select the fan speed of Lossnay.
(4) Air volume
Input the air volume of Lossnay.
(5) Connect to
Select the transmission line to which Lossnay will be connected.
(6) Connect Outdoor
Select the outdoor unit system to which Lossnay will be connected. This item is enabled
when "TB5 on Indoor Unit" is selected in (3).
(7) M-NET Address
Input the M-NET address of Lossnay to be located. To manually set the address of
Lossnay to be located, input the address. To automatically set it, it is unnecessary to
input it.
(8) Main
In the case without M-NET, check Lossnay to be set as the main in the group. It is
possible to set the local remote controller only for the main setting model.
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7-4-2. Setting of Interlocked Lossnay
Locate Lossnay to be interlocked with air conditioners in the "Interlock Lossnay" column.
When one interlocked Lossnay is located, a new "Interlock Lossnay" column will be
added.
In each interlocked Lossnay column, a check box is displayed for each indoor unit.
Specify the indoor
units to be interlocked
with Lossnay by
checking their check
boxes.
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Interlocking target
At the time of CAD output, Lossnay will be connected to the indoor/outdoor unit
transmission line of the refrigerant system on which the top indoor unit specified as the
interlock object is located. When interlocked with P Series, Lossnay will be connected with
the object indoor units through the interlocking cable.
7-4-3. Input of Stand-alone Lossnay System

(1) Select "Lossnay (with M-NET)" or "Lossnay (Without M-NET)" on the series selection
screen when creating the centralized system on Piping View.
・Lossnay (with M-NET): Select to control through M-NET.
・Lossnay (without M-NET): Select to input Lossnay to be controlled by
microcomputer. The control screen will appear.
(2) Drag and drop Lossnay to locate it.

In the case of stand-alone Lossnay system, only Stand-Alone and TB7 on outdoor unit
can be selected. In the case without M-NET, the connection destination cannot be
selected.
(3) Locate local remote controller and system controller in the group of input Lossnay by
drag and drop.
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7-4-4. Locating Lossnays selected at Room Input view
The Lossnays selected at the Room Input view are reserved in “Lossnay (each room)”
dialog.
The components in the dialog can be located as either stand alone or interlocked
Lossnay. Each one should be set to operate with the indoor units in the same room.
Interlocked Lossnay has to be related to the indoor units in that way.
The all components in the dialog are required to be located on the control view. Both
going to the other view and outputting CAD or some file is disabled until the dialog gets
empty.
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7-4-5. Locating Lossnay selected for Dx-coil unit System
Lossnay connecting Dx-coil unit which has been selected during indoor unit selection will be
located at “Lossnay (with Dx-coil unit)” Dialog. Please locate Lossnay with drag and drop similar
to “7-4-1.Setting of stand-alone Lossnay” or “7-4-2.Setting of interlocked Lossnay”. The model
name of Lossnay, Fan speed and Air volume cannot be changed on Control View.
7-5. Location of PI/AI/DIDO

To locate PI/AI/DIDO, select PI/AI/DIDO from the component box, and drag and drop it to
the position indicated by "DROP HERE" in the PI/AI/DIDO column.
(1) Type
Select the type of PI/AI/DIDO to be located.
(2) Model
Select the model name of PI/AI/DIDO to be located. A list of the models of the selected
type is displayed.
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(3) Connect to
Select the transmission line to connect PI/AI/DIDO from the indoor/outdoor unit
transmission line of refrigerant system and the centralized control transmission line. To
locate on the indoor/outdoor unit transmission line, select the refrigerant system to be
connected.
(4) Connect Outdoor

When TB5 has been selected as the destination, select the refrigerant system on which
PI/AI/DIDO will be located.
PI/AI/DIDO will be located on the indoor/outdoor unit transmission line of the selected
system.
(5) Contact
Set the number of contacts.
(6) Device to be monitored
The input fields are displayed for the number of contacts. Input information on the
contacts.
(7) M-NET Address
Input the M-NET address of PI/AI/DIDO to be located. To manually set the address of
PI/AI/DIDO to be located, input the address. To automatically set it, it is unnecessary to
input it.
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7-6. Location of AHC Adapter
To locate an AHC, select the AHC from the component box, and drag and drop it to the local
remote controller column of the group where the AHC adapter will be located.
(1) Type
Select the type to be located.
(2) Model
Select the model to be located. A list of the models of the selected type is displayed.
(3) Connect to
Select the transmission line to connect the AHC adapter from the indoor/outdoor unit
transmission line of refrigerant system and the centralized control transmission line. To
locate on the indoor/outdoor unit transmission line, select the refrigerant system to be
connected.
(4) Use of AI/AO (Use AI/AO)
Check this box to fix to 24 V DC.
(5) Power source
Select 24 V DC or 100 - 240 V AC.
(6) M-NET Address
Input the M-NET address of the AHC adapter to be located. To manually set the address
of the AHC adapter to be located, input the address. To automatically set it, it is
unnecessary to input it.
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7-7. Change of Model of Located Component
Display the dialog from the following menu. Change the model in the displayed dialog. This
operation can be performed also by double-clicking the mouse left button on the component.
・ [Component] - [Change]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Change]
Change the model in the displayed dialog.
7-8. Deletion of Located Component

7-8-1. Deletion of Selected Component
following menu.
・ [Component] - [Remove]
・ [Menu displayed by right-clicking the mouse] - [Remove]
7-8-2. Batch Deletion of Located Components

To delete all located components, such as local remote controllers, select the menu for the
components to be deleted from the All Delete menu.
・ [Local remote controller]
All local remote controllers will be deleted.
・ [System R/C]
All system controllers will be deleted.
・ [Lossnay]
All Lossnay will be deleted.
・ [Interlocked Lossnay]
All interlocked Lossnay will be deleted.
・ [Lossnay]
All stand-alone Lossnay will be deleted.
・ [PI]
All PIs will be deleted.
・ [AI]
All AIs will be deleted.
・ [DIDO]
All DIDOs will be deleted.
・ [AHC] menu
All AHCs will be deleted.
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7-9. Changing Group Name
Double-click a group, and the following dialog will be displayed. Change the group name
with a desired one, and click the OK button. Then, the group name will be changed.
7-10. Changing Indoor Unit Information

Double-click an indoor unit, and the following dialog will be displayed. In this dialog, you can
change the Description, M-NET address, etc. of the double-clicked indoor unit.
(1) Model
The model name of the double-clicked indoor unit is displayed.
(2) Description
Input the description of the double-clicked indoor unit.
(3) M-NET Address
Input the M-NET address of the double-clicked indoor unit. To manually input the
address of the double-clicked indoor unit, input the address. To automatically set it, do
not input.

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If there are no problems with the configuration, the following message will be displayed.
If any problem is found, an error message will be displayed. Correct the configuration
referring to the displayed message.
7-12. Hiding Characters and Tool Bar on Screen

The model names, descriptions, guides, tool bars and status bars on the screens can be
displayed and hidden by switching the display and non-display from the View menu.
To display or hide the navigation bar
・ [Tool Bar]
To display or hide the tool bar
・ [Status Bar]
To display or hide the status bar
・ [Description BOX]
To display or hide the guide
・ [System Preview]
To display or hide the system preview
7-13. Setting Address

7-13-1. Setting Address
Select the following menu, and an address can be automatically assigned to a component to
which an M-NET address has not been given.
・ [Address] - [Set Address]
Once the address of each unit is set, the address is unchangeable. If the configuration is
changed, for example by adding an indoor unit, after the unit addresses are set, the unit
addresses which have been set will not be changed. An address not in use will be given to
the added unit.
Also when the AutoCAD output menu is selected, the address will be set.
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7-13-2. Resetting Address
Once the address of a unit is set, the address set for the unit is unchangeable. To reset the
addresses to set new addresses for all units, the addresses can be reset from the following
menu.
・ [Address] - [Reset Address]
7-14. Batch Setting for Centralized System

The data to be set or changed on the control design screen can be displayed in one dialog
for each centralized control system, and the data can be processed in the dialog.
Unit Room name
Symbol
Outdoor unit
M-NET address Indoor unit Group
M-NET address
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7-15. Outputting System Diagram
The input piping system and the skeleton diagram of control can be output by AutoCAD.
Display the AutoCAD output screen from the following menu.
・ [Output] - [Output to AutoCAD]
All refrigerant systems can be output to one diagram or divided and output to some pages.
To output the systems to some pages, specify the refrigerant systems at a page break.
(1) Check the Page feed boxes of the refrigerant systems at a page break.
A new page will be started at the page break between the checked refrigerant
systems.
The page number on which each refrigerant system will be output is displayed in the
Page no column. See also this column.
* Click the One in each page button, and all refrigerant system boxes will be
checked.
* Click the All in one page button, and all check boxes will be cleared.
(2) Select the page to be output from the Page drop-down list.
(3) Select the power supply unit to be used.
The power supply unit selection field is not displayed in the following cases.
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* When G-50A, AG-150A, EC, GB-50ADA or BM Adapter is used for the system
controller
* When the centralized system does not require power
* When No use has been selected in the Power supply unit dialog
(4) Click the Print button, and the selected page will be output.
If there is a stand-alone Lossnay system or stand-alone Lossnay for which "TB7 on
outdoor unit" has been selected, Lossnay will be output to an independent page.
The system displayed in "Lossnay independent system" is output to the page.
To output the stand-alone Lossnay system or stand-alone Lossnay for which "TB7 on
outdoor unit" has been selected, select this page.
When an LM adapter or a BM adapter has been located, the wiring diagram can be output
by the "Print LM Adapter diagram" or "Print BM Adapter diagram" button.
In the case of Replace Y Series or Replace R2 Series, it is possible to determine whether or
not to print the piping size by selecting Output or Not output.
It is possible to select the power supply wiring method for the indoor units of the multi air
conditioner for buildings from individual wiring and daisy chain wiring in the Power Supply
Diagram field.
* The power supply will be individually wired by selecting Individual Wiring.
* The power supply will be connected in daisy chain by selecting Daisy Chain.
The results of judgment of acceptability of connection of pipes having different diameters in
Replace Y Series or Replace R2 Series can be output by selecting Output/Not output in
"The symbol of replace judgment."
To execute for the first time, set the version of AutoCAD and the path where AutoCAD is
installed. The path can be set from the Option - Option AutoCAD menu.
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"Example of Diagram Output"
(1) Local remote controller symbols

The meanings of the local remote controller symbols are shown in the following table.
Symbol Description
ME M-NET remote controller
MA MA remote controller
CR Compact remote controller (common to MA and M-NET types)
WR Wireless remote controller (remote controlling unit)
WA Wireless remote controller (light receiving unit)
LR Lossnay remote controller
ZC Zone controller
(2) Address
For units whose addresses have not been set, the addresses will be automatically set
when the AutoCAD output screen appears.
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(3) Layers
The drawing is divided into the following layers.
Layer name Description Explanation
0 Common layer The units, such as outdoor units and indoor
units, which share the refrigerant, control and
electric systems are located.
1_Cooling Refrigerant layer The cooling piping and piping parts are
located. (Headers, joints, etc.)
2_Control Control layer The controllers and control wiring are located.
(Remote controllers, system controllers, control
wires, etc.)
3_Electricity Electric layer The power supply wiring and electric parts are
located.
(Power supply lines, power supply units, etc.)
4_Earth Earth layer The earth wires and earth symbols are located.
5_different_dia Layer for judgment The symbols for judgment of possibility to use
meter of possibility to use existing piping of Replace are located.
existing piping
6_Power and Control and electric Control wiring A is located.
Signal layer
(4) Character style

The character style "YOURFONT" has been set for the text in the fields for outputting
the characters directly input on the tool, such as the customer name and comments
input on the project design screen.
If the text cannot be correctly displayed on the output drawing, change the character
style to a font suitable for the operating environment.
7-15-1. Changing CAD Output Setting

See Option - CAD setting on the home screen (Section 5.4).
7-15-2. Setting Power Supply Unit

The conditions of the power supply unit located on the centralized control transmission
line can be set.
Display the setting screen from the following menu.
・ [Component] - [Power Supply Unit]
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(1) Setting the use or non-use of the power supply unit
Select "Use" to locate the power supply unit on the centralized control transmission
line.
Select "Not use" if the power supply unit will not be used and power will be supplied
from the outdoor unit.
(2) Setting the model name of the power supply unit
To use any power supply unit, select the model name of the power supply unit to be
used.

The screen image being input on Control View can be copied to the clip board.
Copy the image from the following menu.

The screen image being input on Control View can be saved in an image file.
Images in bitmap and jpeg formats can be saved. Save the image from the following
menu.
7.16.3 Outputting Image to PDF File

The screen image being input on Control View can be output to a PDF file. Output the
image from the following menu.
・ [Output] - [Export PDF]
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When the menu is selected, the PDF setting screen will appear. Set the sheet size and
direction. Click the OK button, and the Save As dialog will be displayed. Input the file
name, click the SAVE button, and the PDF file will be saved.
7-17. Outputting Proposal File

7-17-1. Procedures for Outputting Proposal File
The proposal file can be output based on the input information on the piping system and
control design. Select one of the following menus, and the proposal file output screen will
appear.
・ [Output] - [Export Proposal File]
* Button on tool bar
CAUTION! To output the proposal file, Microsoft Excel is required (see 1-2 (1)).
Click OK on the output screen, and Excel will start. If the message asking you to
enable/disable macros is displayed, select "Enable macros." To execute macros, set
Excel macro security to Medium or lower.
7-17-2. Changing proposal output setting

The setting items on the proposal file output screen are explained below.
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(1) Product Features output setting
Set the Product Features outputting method. If "Output by each control system" is
selected, the data on each centralized system will be output. (The data on the same
models on centralized systems will be output redundantly.)
If "Output eliminating duplicate equipment" is selected, the data on the whole project
will be output without duplication of model names.
(2) Select Proposal Contents setting
Set the Product Features data to be output. The checked data items will be output.
7-18. Outputting Indoor Units Located in Project to Excel

Information on the indoor units located in the project can be output.
Select the following menu, and the Excel file will be output.
・ [Output] - [C/H load and model information]
Execute the menu, and Excel will start. If the message asking you to enable/disable
macros is displayed, select "Enable macros." Enable or disable macros in the same
manner as when outputting the proposal file.
7-19. Outputting Actual Cooling/Heating Schedule to Excel

Select the following menu, and the Excel file will be output.
・ [Output] - [Actual Cooling Heating Schedule]
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Execute the menu, and Excel will start. If the message asking you to enable/disable
macros is displayed, select "Enable macros." Enable or disable macros in the same
manner as when outputting the proposal file.
7-20. Outputting System Control Configuration Table to Excel

The system control configuration table can be output.
Select the following menu, and the destination folder specification dialog will be
displayed. Specify a folder, and the Excel file will be saved in the specified folder.
・ [Output] - [M-NET Address List]
7-21. Moving to Piping View

To return to Piping View, switch the screen from any of the following menus.
・ [Switch] - [Main View]

The AE-200/EW-50 initial setting file can be output. The component setting file can be
created with the AE-200 initial setting tool based on the output file.
・ [Data Export] - [Initial Setting Data of AE-200/EW-50...]
This function is enabled only when AE-200 or EW-50 is located as a central controller on
Control View.
7-23. Moving to EC Assignment View

When "LAN connection" has been selected in Project Property and the expansion
controller has been located on the centralized system, switch the screen to EC
Assignment View from the following menu, and configure the settings for the host
controller AG-150A or AE-200E(A).
・ [Switch] - [LAN Connection view]
When the expansion controller is used, first set the host controller AG-150A or
AE-200E(A) on the expansion controller setting screen.
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7-24. Moving to LAN Connection View
When "LAN connection" has been selected in Project Property, the screen can be
switched to LAN Connection View from the following menu, and the skeleton diagram of
LAN wiring can be output.
・ [Switch] - [LAN Connection view]
・ Navigation Bar
When the expansion controller is used, first set the host controller AG-150A or
AE-200E(A) on EC Assignment View.
8. EC Assignment View
EC Assignment View is used to configure the settings for the host controller AG-150A or
AE-200E(A) for the expansion controller located on Control View.
8-1. Input Screen
Host system Expansion controller

controller location location field
field
配置欄
(1) Host system controller location field

Locate the host controller AG-150A or AE-200E(A) in this field. Drag and drop it in the
"Drag & Drop a centralized controller" box in this field. The located AG-150A or
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AE-200E(A) will be displayed.
(2) Expansion controller location field
Locate an expansion controller to be controlled by the host controller AG-150A or
AE-200E(A) in this field.
Drag and drop it in the "Drag & Drop an expansion controller" box in this field. The
located expansion controller will be displayed.
(3) BM Adapter location field
Locate BM Adapter applicable to 150 units in this field. Drag and drop it in the "Drag &
Drop a BM Adapter" box in this field. The located BM Adapter will be displayed.
(4) Component box
When locating a host controller, AG-150A or AE-200E(A), or an expansion controller,
drag and drop it from this box.
8-2. Locating Centralized Controller

To prepare the host controller AG-150A or AE-200E(A) of the expansion controller, select it from
Centralized controller (without M-NET) or Centralized/Expansion controller in the component
box, and drag and drop it in the Drag & Drop box in the Centralized controller field.
A dialog as shown below will be displayed. Select the appropriate data, and click the OK
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(1) Symbol
Input the symbol of the system controller to be located.
(2) Model Mandatory
Select the model name of the system controller to be located.
(3) Name Mandatory
Input the name to uniquely identify the system controller to be located. The same name
as that of another system controller cannot be given.
(4) IP address
Input the IP address of the system controller to be located.
8-3. Associating Expansion Controller with Centralized Controller

The expansion controller prepared on Control View is located in the Centralized/Expansion
controller field in the component box. Drag the controller from this field, and drop it into the
Drag & Drop an expansion controller box for the host system controller AG-150A or
AE-200E(A).
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(1) Symbol
Input the symbol of the expansion controller to be located.
(2) Model
The model name of the expansion controller will be displayed.
(3) Name
The name of the centralized system where the expansion controller is located will be
displayed. To change the centralized system name, change the input name. The same
name as that of another centralized system cannot be given.
(4) IP address
Input the IP address of the expansion controller to be located.
(5) Use BACnet
This item is displayed only when the model is AE-50E(A) or AE-200E(A). However, it is
not displayed when AE-200 has been located from the Centralized controller area. To
connect AE-50/AE-200 to BACnet, check this box.
8-4. Locating BM Adapter Applicable to 150 Units

To prepare BM Adapter applicable to 150 units, drag and drop BM Adapter from the
component box into the Drag & Drop box on the right side of AG-150A.
It can be located only when the host system controller is AG-150.
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(1) Symbol
Input the symbol of the BM Adapter to be located.
(2) Model
Select the model name of the BM Adapter to be located.
(3) Name
Input the name to uniquely identify the BM Adapter to be located. The same name as
that of another BM Adapter or system controller cannot be given.
(4) IP address
Input the IP address of the BM Adapter to be located.
(5) To BMS
Check this box to indicate To BMS for the BM Adapter when outputting to CAD.

If any problem is found in the configuration, an error message will be displayed. Correct the
configuration referring to the message.
8-6. Deleting Located Controller

To delete a located system controller, select the remote controller to be deleted, and delete it
When an expansion controller is deleted, the controller will be returned to the component
box.
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8-7. Changing Information on Located Controller
To change the symbol, etc. of a located system controller, select the system controller, and
display the dialog from the following menu to change them.

The screen image being input on EC Assignment View can be copied to the clip board.

The image being input on the expansion controller setting screen can be saved in an
image file. Images in bitmap and jpeg formats can be saved. Save the image from the
following menu.
Select the file format from the file types shown in the Save dialog.

The display and non-display of the model name, name, etc. on the screen can be
switched from the View menu.
・ [Symbol]
The symbol of each device is displayed or hidden.
・ [Model]
The model name of each device is displayed or hidden.
・ [Name]
The name of each device is displayed or hidden.
・ [IP Address]
The IP address of each device is displayed or hidden.

The procedures are the same as those for Data Export on Control View. See 7-22.
9. LAN Connection View

On the LAN wiring screen, you can set the conditions for outputting the skeleton diagram of
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LAN wiring of the controllers located on the control design screen and expansion controller
setting screen.
Connect the controllers through hubs.
9-1. Input Screen
(1) Component box

To locate any hub or PC or any controller located on Control View or EC Assignment View,
drag and drop it from this box.
(2) Frame for location
A place where a hub or a controller can be located is indicated with a broken-line square. To
locate a hub or a controller, drop it in this place.
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9-2. Location of PC
To locate a PC, drag and drop the icon of the PC from the component box. The PC can be
located only in the frame displayed as "Drag & Drop a PC or Hub." When it is dropped, the
following dialog will be displayed. Input the data, and click the OK button to locate it.
(1) Symbol
Input the symbol of the PC to be located.
(2) Name
Input the name of the PC to be located.
(3) IP address
Input the IP address of the PC to be located.
(4) Use UPS
Select whether to locate an UPS for the PC. If this box is checked, an UPS will be
connected to the PC at the time of CAD output.
(5) Use printer
Select whether to locate a printer for the PC. If this box is checked, a printer will be
connected to the PC at the time of CAD output.
9-3. Location of hub

To locate a hub, drag and drop the hub from the component box. Hubs can be located in all
frames for location. However, cascade connection in 4 stages or more is not allowed. When
a hub is dropped, the following dialog will be displayed. Input the data, and click the OK
button to locate the hub.
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(1) Symbol
Input the symbol of the hub to be located.
(2) Number of port
Select the number of ports of the hub to be located. One of 5, 8, 16 and 24 ports can be
selected.
(3) Name
Input the name of the hub to be located.
9-4. Location of Controller

The controllers located on Control View and EC Assignment View are located in
"Centralized/Expansion controller" in the component box. Drag and drop a controller from
this box to locate it.
Controllers can be located only in empty frames for location.
When a controller is dropped, the following dialog will be displayed. Input the data, and click
the OK button to locate the controller.
(1) Symbol
The symbol of the dropped controller is displayed. Change the symbol correctly if
necessary.
(2) Model
The model name of the controller to be located is displayed.
(3) Name
The name of the controller to be located is displayed. When a controller located on the
control design screen is located, the centralized system name is displayed. Change the
name if necessary.
(4) IP address
The IP address of the controller to be located is displayed. Change the IP address if
necessary.
(5) Use BACnet
This item is displayed only when AE-50 or AE-200 has been located. However, it is not
displayed when AE-200 has been located from the Centralized controller area on the
expansion controller screen. To connect AE-50/AE-200 to BACnet, check this box.
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Select the following menu, and the input LAN configuration can be checked for problems.
If any problem is found in the configuration, an error message will be displayed. Correct the
configuration referring to the displayed message.
9-6. Deleting Located Component

following menu. The controller will be returned to the component box.
When a controller is deleted, the controller will be returned to the component box.
9-7. Changing Information on Located Component

To change the symbol, etc. of a located component, select the component, and display the
dialog from the following menu to change them.

The screen image being input on LAN Connection View can be copied to the clip board.
・ [File] - [Copy to Clipboard]

The image being input on the LAN wiring screen can be saved in an image file. Images in
bitmap and jpeg formats can be saved. Save the image from the following menu.

The display and non-display of the model name, name, etc. on the screen can be switched
from the View menu.
・ [Symbol]
The symbol of each device is displayed or hidden.
・ [Model]
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The model name of each device is displayed or hidden.
・ [Name]
The name of each device is displayed or hidden.
・ [IP Address]
The IP address of each device is displayed or hidden.
9-10. Outputting LAN Wiring System Diagram

The input piping system and the skeleton diagram of control can be output by AutoCAD.
Display the AutoCAD output screen from the following menu.
・ [Output] - [Output to AutoCAD]
Select LAN diagram in the Print Type radio box, and the LAN wiring diagram will be output.
If LM Adapter diagram is selected when LM Adapter has been located, the wiring diagram of
LM Adapter will be output. Select the centralized control to be output from the list, and click
the Output button. Then, the skeleton diagram as shown in 7-15 will be output.

To move to Piping View or Control View, select the menu of the desired screen from the
Switch menu. The screen can be switched also with the navigation bar.
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9-12. Outputting the M-NET 1000m Check Result File
In case of that [Option] - [User Setting] – [M-NET 1000m Check] is enable, judgment results
are displayed following either some timing.
・ [Output] – [Output to AutoCAD]・Button on tool bar.
・ The timing of transisioin to [EC Assignment View] .
Decision of refrigerant system
Decision of centralized
system
List of unsupported units

with 1000m
Clicking the “Export File” button, you can save the decision with TSV format.
Outputted file which is opened from [file open] in Excel or text editor can be refer.
Clicking “Close” button, [Page Setting] at [Output to AutoCAD] or [EC Assignment View] will
be active state.
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6-3. Inputting R2 (Heat Recovery) Series

6-4. Inputting S Series

6-5. Inputting WY (Water Cooled Heat Pump) Series

6-6. Inputting WR2 (Water Cooled Heat Recovery) Series

Supported OS Windows 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit, 64-bit)

(2) Display of CAD drawings

* Autodesk AutoCAD LT 2012 to 2017: For editing and displaying

(3) Display of documents

(2) Welcome Dialog

(4) Serial number input window

(6) "Installing" screen

(8) Completion screen (in the case of update installation)

(2) Confirmation window

Clicking the Yes button will move the screen to (3).

(4) Uninstallation completion screen

2-4. When Error Occurs at Start after Installation

Piping View Control View EC Assignment View

New Project Sub-windows

Single Input LAN Connection View

Indoor Unit Input

Input Dialog Lossnay Dialog

(1) Select a system configuration input method.

At first, select a system configuration input method in Home View.

Input the basic information and setting conditions of the object in

(3) Input the system configuration.

* Only in the case of Indoor Unit Input or Room Input

(4) Design the piping.

Then, design the refrigerant piping.

Then, locate the remote controllers and Lossnay.

(6) Output the skeleton diagram.

After the completion of setting of the remote controllers and Lossnay,

When "LAN connection" has been selected on the project setting

When "LAN connection" has been selected on the project setting

1) Inputting the creation date (Prepared on)

Input the data in the following ranges.

Data Input range Input range

Cooling Indoor DB 15.0 to 35.0 59.0 to 95.0

Cooling Indoor WB 15.0 to 24.0 59.0 to 75.0

Cooling Outdoor DB -5.0 to 46.0 23.0 to 115.0

Cooling Outdoor WB 15.5 to 35.0 59.0 to 95.0

Heating Indoor DB 15.0 to 27.0 59.0 to 80.0

Heating Outdoor DB -20.0 to 43.0 -4.0 to 109.0

Heating Outdoor WB -20.0 to 15.5 -4.0 to 59.0

(2) Selection of series

5-1-2. Indoor Unit Input

3) Input the information on the indoor unit to be registered.

No. Data name Description

Input a real number.

to the indoor units can be set. Input a real number.

2) Read the equipment table.

(3) Correction, insertion, deletion and sorting

R2 Series and WR2 Series:

(1) Inputting the margin ratio

* If Lossnays are required as well as indoor units:

5-1-4. Import XML file

5-1-5. Pre-Selected Indoor Unit

5-2. Open Project

5-2-2. Open Recent Projects

5-3-2. Export Unit Qty

Controller * Output of Lossnay’s local

* Only File and

5-4-1. Capacity Correction Setting