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Model Name

TCB-SS1UU-E

Owner's Manual

Link Adapter

This product is intended to be used in combination with a PC in which the service tool (air conditioner 
operation analysis software for servicing) is installed.

Summary of Contents for TCB-SS1UU-E

Page 1: ...el Name TCB SS1UU E Owner s Manual Link Adapter This product is intended to be used in combination with a PC in which the service tool air conditioner operation analysis software for servicing is installed ...

Page 2: ...nected 6 What this unit can do 6 Name and function of each part 7 5 Restrictions on Use 8 Functional restrictions 8 6 Usage Method of Each Function 9 Changing the date and time to be save in the microSDHC card 9 Relaying UART communication 14 Relaying Uv line communication 14 Checking the COM port 15 Saving UART communication or Uv line communication data in the microSDHC card 16 Working with file...

Page 3: ...ealer or qualified installation professional to install or reinstall this unit Inappropriate installation may result in electric shock or fire Instructions Electrical work must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with this installation manual The work must satisfy all local national and international regulations Inappropriate work may result in electric shock or fire Instructions...

Page 4: ...5 RH or less Storage temperature range 30 to 60 C Chassis material ABS UL94 5VA Dimensions W 70 H 40 D 207mm Mass Approx 350 g No Part name Quantity Remark 1 Link Adapter 1 2 Power cable 1 For air conditioner board connection 1 m 3 Air conditioner connection cable 1 6pin 1 m 4 Uv line connection cable 1 2 pin 1 m single end without connector 5 USB type C cable 1 3 m 6 microSDHC card 1 Capacity 16 ...

Page 5: ...3 1 Setting up this unit 1 Loosen the two screws at the front and rear Note Use a Phillips head screwdriver of the PH1 size The screws do not come off completely 2 Insert a flathead screwdriver or other appropriate tool into the groove and open the unit Note Put tape or other appropriate material on the tip of the flathead screwdriver not to damage the unit The recommended size of the flathead scr...

Page 6: ...bridge vcp drivers 3 3 Installing the terminal software PuTTY To set up this unit you need to install the PuTTY software Have a PC connected to the Internet and download the software for your operating system from the URL shown below Download PuTTY https www chiark greenend org uk sgtatham putty 5 Attach the clamp to the power cable and fasten it with the mounting screw Note Tighten the screw unti...

Page 7: ...with both cables connected you may not be able to save the data correctly Note If an error occurs during communication logging the SD ACCESS indicator LED blinks at shorter intervals 0 2 seconds Error examples The microSDHC card is not inserted The microSDHC card has no free space The microSDHC card is damaged The microSDHC card is not formatted If an error occurs stop logging by holding down SW1 ...

Page 8: ...this unit 3 Indicator LED Not used in this product 4 Power LED green Turns on when power is supplied 5 Indicator LED Not used in this product 6 Operation switch Not used in this product Pressing this switch causes the indicator LED of 5 to blink It does not affect the operation of the product 7 Case fastening screws Used to fasten the upper and lower cases A screw anti drop mechanism is provided 8...

Page 9: ...rd cannot be accessed If communication logging is started while the microSDHC card is being accessed the microSDHC card access is interrupted To resume the microSDHC card access stop communication logging and then connect to the USB 2 0 connector again Uv line reception UART reception OR Communication logging microSDHC card access File operation System formatting USB 2 0 connection One of the two ...

Page 10: ...eck and set the date and time of this unit use the terminal software that you have downloaded and installed to your PC This unit has a built in button cell to retain this information Replace the cell before it runs out If you start the unit after the cell has run out the date and time are set to 2020 1 1 0 00 The following table shows the commands that you can use with the terminal software when y...

Page 11: ...1 Start the PC 2 Set up a USB connection between this unit and the PC using the USB COM connector 2 Check the COM port 1 Open Control Panel Device Manager Note For Windows 10 By right clicking the Window button in the lower left of the PC screen you can open Device Manager 2 Click Ports COM LPT 3 Record the port number shown in Enhanced COM Port 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...he port number shown in Enhanced COM Port 5 In Speed set 115200 6 Click Open 4 Check the settings 1 Press the ESC key on the keyboard The command input window appears 2 Type date and press the ENTER key The current date set in this unit is displayed 3 Type time and press the ENTER key The current time set in this unit is displayed 4 5 3 6 2 ...

Page 13: ...ting 2020 04 28 date 20200428 ENTER key on the keyboard The entered value is registered as the current date 2 Type the time you want to set and press the ENTER key Example When setting 14 33 time 1433 ENTER key on the keyboard The entered value is registered as the current time Note The time displayed for the data saved in the microSDHC card is recorded based on these settings As in step 4 you can...

Page 14: ...Link Adapter Owner s Manual 13 EN 7 Finish the settings 1 Type exit and press the ENTER key Finish the settings 2 Click to close PuTTY 2 ...

Page 15: ...on Convert the Uv line communication of the air conditioner to USB serial communication To accomplish serial communication with this unit configure the PC as follows Serial line COM Refer to Checking the COM port Refer to page 15 Speed baud Baud rate of the UART communication of the connected destination Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None Serial line COM Refer to Checking the COM port Refer to pa...

Page 16: ...d the PC using the USB COM connector 2 Check the COM port 1 Open Control Panel Device Manager Note For Windows 10 By right clicking the Window button in the lower left of the PC screen you can open Device Manager 2 Click Ports COM LPT 3 Record the port number UART communication Standard COM Port Uv line communication Enhanced COM Port 1 2 3 ...

Page 17: ...t is recommended to copy necessary recorded data to the PC before deleting data from the microSDHC card 6 6 Working with files in the microSDHC card Using a PC running on the supported operating system shown below you can format the system of the microSDHC card inserted in this unit and read and write recorded data to and from the card Windows 10 If you connect this unit to the PC via the USB 2 0 ...

Page 18: ...subject to high temperature This product does not have a waterproof or dustproof structure Install it in a place where it does not get wet such as inside the controller box or in an indoor location Do not install the product in or near a place subject to high temperature Otherwise a failure may result Prohibition Noise source Install the unit and cables as far away from a noise source as possible ...

Page 19: ...nditioner or other equipment using the magnets provided on its rear side Example of installing the Link Adapter inside the controller box of the outdoor unit Example of installing the Link Adapter inside the indoor unit Example of installing the Link Adapter outside the indoor unit ...

Page 20: ... to a USB port capable of supplying 5 V at 1 3 A or more Connecting the UART wire Connect the wire to the outdoor unit board using the accompanying air conditioner connection cable When using the power cable When supplying power to the USB type C connector Connect the power cable to the yellow connector on the air conditioner board Adapter mobile battery etc Where to connect the air conditioner co...

Page 21: ...ection cables When extending the communication wires follow the instructions given below Extended wire specifications Where to connect the Uv line connection cables Connect the Uv line connection cables to the communication terminal block U1 and U2 of the air conditioner Number of cores 2 cores non polar Type Unshielded Extension length 1 25 to 1 5 mm2 20 m max U1 U2 A B ...

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