– airCloud Tap
– airCloud Tap
With airCloud Tap, professionals can read and write Hitachi equipment with their phone! Thanks to contactless NFC technology, installation & servicing is easier than ever!
– Forget tedious buttons & limited display
airCloud Tap is a new-generation method for the servicing of Hitachi equipment.
● Traditional manual method:
> push buttons & switches
> limited physical display of codes and numbers
● airCloud Tap alternative
> contactless reading & writing of settings
> NFC communication between the equipment and your phone
● Traditional manual method:
> push buttons & switches
> limited physical display of codes and numbers
● airCloud Tap alternative
> contactless reading & writing of settings
> NFC communication between the equipment and your phone
– For commissioning...
With airCloud Tap, you can configure the equipment and customize the settings for your site. Functionalities include test run, selection of the external/internal outputs and over hundreds of installation settings, from essential to refined optimization.
– ... and troubleshooting
airCloud Tap enables quick checks of system's operation and errors, with a simple tap next to the Hitachi units. Instead of usual complex navigation to see the desired data, airCloud Tap displays all the data items in the app screens, with description of each code. Complete data reports can be saved and exported.
– How it works - for room controllers
1/ Activate the NFC connectivity of compatible Hitachi controllers by pressing [] and [5] simultaneously.
2/ Hold your phone near the controller NFC symbol.
3/ Once a connection is established, the app displays the current settings of the controllers. You can edit as desired on your phone.
4/ When you have updated the settings in the app, simply place your phone near the controller again to apply the new settings.
2/ Hold your phone near the controller NFC symbol.
3/ Once a connection is established, the app displays the current settings of the controllers. You can edit as desired on your phone.
4/ When you have updated the settings in the app, simply place your phone near the controller again to apply the new settings.
– How it works - for VRF units
1/ Open airCloud Tap app in your phone. Tap your phone next to the NFC Tap symbol on the outdoor unit*. NO NEED TO OPEN THE CASING
2/ Once a connection is established, the app reads the current settings of the outdoor unit. You can edit as desired on your phone.
3/ When you have updated the settings in the app, simply place your phone near the outdoor unit again to apply the new settings.
*The NFC connectivity of VRF units can be disabled on the electric board's dip switches (instructions in the manuals).
2/ Once a connection is established, the app reads the current settings of the outdoor unit. You can edit as desired on your phone.
3/ When you have updated the settings in the app, simply place your phone near the outdoor unit again to apply the new settings.
*The NFC connectivity of VRF units can be disabled on the electric board's dip switches (instructions in the manuals).
– 10 main gains from traditional servicing
1. Time saving setting process
2. No need for any tooling
3. No need to remove the outdoor unit’s cover
4. Less buttons to press
5. Display the complete description of code/setting
6. Create exportable reports
7. Save & copy option for quicker multi-unit configuration
8. Fast selection and entry of desired setting, thanks to phone touchscreen and keyboard
9. Intuitive interface with organized navigation
10. Paper-free: online access to product’s technical documentation
2. No need for any tooling
3. No need to remove the outdoor unit’s cover
4. Less buttons to press
5. Display the complete description of code/setting
6. Create exportable reports
7. Save & copy option for quicker multi-unit configuration
8. Fast selection and entry of desired setting, thanks to phone touchscreen and keyboard
9. Intuitive interface with organized navigation
10. Paper-free: online access to product’s technical documentation
Step 1: copy first unit and save its specific settings inside your app. Step 2: paste later into unlimited number of similar units.
– Save, copy and paste: the perfect tool for multi-unit projects
Save incomparable time in your multi-unit projects, by copying one unit’s configuration settings and pasting them to other units later. So you don't need to repeat the entire configuration process everytime!
Ideal for
● Combined modular outdoor units
● Projects with similar rooms (ex: hotel rooms, office meeting rooms, hospital inpatient’s rooms, classrooms… etc)
Ideal for
● Combined modular outdoor units
● Projects with similar rooms (ex: hotel rooms, office meeting rooms, hospital inpatient’s rooms, classrooms… etc)
– Contactless tap: up to 6x faster than manual method!
Tested and measured!
● 6x faster: reading of system’s operation data (3)
● 4x faster: configuration of 4 similar outdoor units (configure 1 and save, paste in 3)
● 2x faster: configuration of 20 similar room controllers (configure 1 and save, paste in 19)
*Details of test conditions and results further down this page.
● 6x faster: reading of system’s operation data (3)
● 4x faster: configuration of 4 similar outdoor units (configure 1 and save, paste in 3)
● 2x faster: configuration of 20 similar room controllers (configure 1 and save, paste in 19)
*Details of test conditions and results further down this page.
– Award winning app
airCloud Tap app’s interface has been awarded for its great support to HVAC works. With intuitive navigation and easy-to-understand visuals, the app can be instantely adopted by all AC servicing professionals.
– Manual method is still available
For those who do not wish to use airCloud Tap, the latest generaiton of equipment can also be set in the traditional manual way.
> air365 Max units: switches on the electronic board & segment-display
> Controllers: installation and service functionalities, accessible by pressing the buttons
> air365 Max units: switches on the electronic board & segment-display
> Controllers: installation and service functionalities, accessible by pressing the buttons
– Complete security
[VRF outdoor units] The following settings cannot be processed by airCloud Tap, for security reasons: termination resistor setting, compressor, exclusion operation, inverter failure diagnosis, inverter PCBA number setting. For those settings, only manual access by electric board of the outdoor units is available.
[VRF outdoor units] NFC communication can be disabled by dip switch on the electric board. In that case airCloud Tap cannot be used to read & write the outdoor unit. Manual way remains possible.
[In the app] special access to critical commissioning & maintenance settings is provided to authorized service only, with password protection.
[VRF outdoor units] NFC communication can be disabled by dip switch on the electric board. In that case airCloud Tap cannot be used to read & write the outdoor unit. Manual way remains possible.
[In the app] special access to critical commissioning & maintenance settings is provided to authorized service only, with password protection.
– Good to know
● airCloud Tap requires to be used on phones with NFC feature. Not all smartphones currently available on the market have NFC feature.
● Some Samsung Galaxy phones with NFC feature might experience issues for few airCloud Go functionalities. See list of affected functionalities in the brochure.
● Internet connection is not required for reading & writing the AC equipment by NFC. However, internet connection is necessary for app download, user registration and access to online documentation.
● Some Samsung Galaxy phones with NFC feature might experience issues for few airCloud Go functionalities. See list of affected functionalities in the brochure.
● Internet connection is not required for reading & writing the AC equipment by NFC. However, internet connection is necessary for app download, user registration and access to online documentation.
– Other Benefits
Read & export operation data
Tap the units and read the operation check data on your phone. Reports can be saved and exported in .cvs format.
Access error history
airCloud Tap can read and display the error history, with complete descriptions for each error code.
Optimize optional settings
Browse dozens of in-depth configuration settings inside the ‘function selection menu’ on your phone. Apply the best options to optimize the AC system for your site’s specifics needs.
Prevent excessive setpoints
Add some min/max limits to the set temperature, so occupants won’t misuse the air conditioning.
Log refrigerant charge
When additional refrigerant charge is processed, the date and charge amount can be stored in the outdoor unit’s memory, then can be read & editable at any time by airCloud Tap app.
Adjust the room temperature sensing
When needed, select the thermistor sensor as reference for room temperature and improve accuracy with temperature calibration.
Increase the Static Pressure
If your VRF unit is located indoors with ducts, easily increase the External Static Pressure (ESP) in the app. Tap again to apply.
No NFC directly on indoor units
Hitachi air conditioning indoor units do not have NFC chips, as they are usually installed too far away for human reach. To configure the indoor units easily, tap their connected remote controllers.
– Documentation
Manuals, brochures and other product literature. If you need any more information, please get in touch.
