1. SUMMARY 2. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 3. INSTALLATION AND SELECTION 4.

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SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction to BMS interface of Gree Central AC

BMS interface of Gree Central AC is only for Gree central AC devices. There is BMS interface or multifunctional gateway in the hardware and standard communication protocol and BMS software plug-in in the software. Gree central AC can be centrally monitored and managed through BMS interface together with other devices in the building.

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1.2 Types of Products

According to different types of products with different applications.
Types Scope GMV Multi-variable Units BMS interface of Gree Central AC Water cooled screw chiller Air cooled screw (heat pump) chiller Water cooled centrifugal chiller Description GREE will supply the BMS interface port with Modbus protocol for the Air Conditioners only, user needs to integrate the whole BMS system by himself.

1.3 Features of Products

Universal modbus protocol Popular RS485 interface Expedient Installation of Project Pivotal device of intelligent building

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

2.1 Introduction to Main Devices
2.1.1 R232-R485 Optoelectronic Isolated Converter (optional parts)

RS485 A

RS485 B

Connecting terminal 485 Working indicator

Power supply connecting terminal

Male connector DB9connected with RS232 COM of BMS

Function Introduction: R232-R485 optoelectronic Isolated converter is used to convert the signal 232 of BMS COM and signal of bus 485 Dimension.

Dimension:
Description Optoelectronic isolated converter L mm 94 W mm 72 H mm 23

Installation Dimension
87.5mm 72mm

9 mm 25 mm

Installation Criteria: It must be installed indoors to avoid knock, insolation or rainwater and is better to be put in the monitoring room. This device must be the original one in the factory. Never self-buy the models for replacement. 220-V AC socket must be installed for independent power supply. Power supply specification: 12 30VDC 800mA 2.1.2 Optoelectronic Isolated Repeater(optional parts)
RS485 A RS485 B

Connecting terminal 485 Working indicator

Power supply connecting

Connecting terminal 485

RS485 A

RS485 B

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Function Introduction: Optoelectronic Isolated repeater is mainly used to collect increase of communication distance and nodes when the quantity of communication modules is above 30 or communication distance is above 800m.Refer to Project and Installation section for details. Dimension.
Description Optoelectronic isolated converter L mm 94 W mm 72 H mm 23

Installation Dimension
87.5mm 72mm

9 mm 25 mm

Installation Criteria: It must be installed indoors to avoid knock, insolation or rainwater and is better to be put in centralized control cabinet This device must be the original one in the factory. Never self-buy the models for replacement. 220-V AC socket must be installed for independent power supply. 12 30VDC 800mA Power supply specification: 12 30VDC 800mA 2.1.3 Communication Module (standard parts)

Power indicator (red) will light after electrifying

Communication indicator (green) will light during communication

ON/OFF button, ineffective briefly, is reserved.

Function Introduction Communication module is used for conversion and transfer of signal of BMS and air conditioner during the communication of them, making the role of communication controller. Refer to User Instruction to Communication Module for details.

Dimension:
Description Communication module L mm 150 W mm 102 H mm 30

Installation Dimension:
Description Hanging Hole Distance to top side mm 35 Diameter mm 5

Use Instruction to Communication Module The Sketch Map of COM, as shown below:

With air conditioner

With BMS or other communication modules

Power

COM1

COM2

COM2

Use Instruction Please check the user manual of communication module for details information.

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Installation Criteria of Communication Module: Ensure the specification of power adapter to avoid malfunction or damage to the communication module. Ensure unique DIP address of each communication module in the project to avoid malfunction. Ensure communication cable connects with correct COM to avoid malfunction. The communication modules should be put in centralized control cabinet together to avoid direct sunlight or high temperature and wet environment. Power transformer specification: input AC200V 50HZ and output DC9V 800mA 2.1.4 Centralized Control Cabinet (user provided parts)

Communication Module

Power Socket

Repeater

Cabinet

Function Instruction: It can put the communication modules together for convenient centralized management and reliable operation. Dimension: The following dimension is for reference. The cabinet is designed according to 10 communication modules into. If more modules are needed, the cabinet should be designed once again. The internal structure should accord to actual state. The external dimension of the cabinet (Unit: mm)

Installation Criteria: The dimension of the cabinet should be designed according to quantity, arrangement and put position of the communication modules before make of it. Independent power supply for each communication module is needed, so enough 220v AC sockets should be installed in the cabinet. The communication cable and heavy-current wire should be separated for the distance above 15cm. The cabinet should be put indoors and locked to avoid insolation and rainwater or contact of nonmanager. 2.1.5 3-way Phone Connector(user provided parts) Note: Lines without 3-way telephone connector can be connected by welding and protected with insulating tape to avoid oxidization and short circuit.

Crystal head port

Crystal head port

Crystal head port

Function Instruction: Common 3-way phone connector is applied to connect 3 pieces of communic -ation cable. Dimension
Description 3-way connector Installation Criteria: L mm 33 W mm 27 H mm 21

Avoid knock, insolation or rainwater. Ensure tightness of each bayonet without load. Perform conduction test after installation. Replace the ones of poor contact. The welding method is better than 3-way connector. After the connection of communication cables with 3-way connector, it must be fixed by insulating tape to avoid loose and poor contact of crystal head.

2.2 Instruction to Application of Software

Remarks: A long distance monitoring system software with BMS protocol could be provided by GREE (optional by user), to check whether the Air conditioners have been connected with the BMS system correctly. for user to control the air conditioners separately in long distance. Please check help document for details information of how to use this software.

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INSTALLATION AND SELECTION

3.1 Notice
The air conditioners could be connected with the BMS system with every different model, or several models together, below wiring diagram shows the connection way of single unit, just for easy drawing. The address code of the communication modules should not be conflicted in one project. Optoelectronic Isolated Repeater :One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one and One every 30 communication modules equipped with one.

the communication cable and heavy-current wire should be separated and the distance between them can not be below 15cm line A and line B of Bus 485 should respectively correspond with line A and line B. crystal head crystal head buckle is downwards

4-core crystal phone plug

485 A line

485 B line

Crystal phone plug

3.2 Installation and Selection of GMV Multi-variable Units

3.2.1 Scope of Supply S=Standard parts; O= User Optional; P= User Provided Parts
Scope of Supply File of protocol Communication module Type Selection S S O O Remarks Modbus protocol is used for user to integrate with BMS system. Including communication module ZJ6012, power transformer and connecting wire between module Including CD and optoelectronic isolated converter Rs232- Rs485 It is needed when the interface protocol of BMS system is Rs232 One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one and One every 30 communication modules equipped with one.

ME30-23/E(M)
GMV long distance monitoring software FE30-20/A(M) optoelectronic isolated converter Rs232- Rs485 Optoelectronic isolated repeater Rs485 4-core twisted pair wire 3-way phone connector

O P P

3.2.2 Confirmation of Quantity of Parts

Types Qty of Pinboards Qty of Communication Modules One outdoor unit equipped with a communication module ZJ6012 which can connect with indoor units up to 16 sets Optoelectronic isolated converter Optoelectronic Isolated Repeater One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one. One every 30 communication modules equipped with one One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one. One every 30 communication modules equipped with one

Digital multi-variable units (capacity of or below 300)

Unnecessary

One if BMS COM is Rs232

Digital multi-variable units (capacity of or above 300)

It may be used for 1-to-32 or 1-to -64 units, One pinboard equipped with a coomunication about which refer to Model module ZJ6012 Selection section.

One if BMS COM is Rs232

3.2.3 Selection Example

BMS COM is RS485, Converter is Unnecessary. 35 sets of outdoor units GMV-R300W4/A with 300 sets of indoor units, 35 communication modules are needed, the communication distance is above 800m one repeater is necessary and the quantity of communication modules is above 30 one repeater is necessary too, as follow: Quantity Project Requirements Qty set Communication module ME30-23/E(M) Repeater Optoelectronic Isolated Converter Outdoor unit GMV-R300W4/A 2 35 35 2 0 Indoor unit R410A four-in-one units 300

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3.2.4 Wiring Diagram

Network 1

3-way connector or welding

ODU D1 D2 COM2 D2 D1

IDU

...

3-way connector or welding

ODU D1 COM2 D1

IDU

COM1 COM2 D2

COM2 D2 COM1

D2

COM1 COM2 D2

BMS

...

D2

ZJ60121

ZJ60122

ZJ6012n

Just for Rs232 interface of BMS

RS232-485 Converter

...

Network n

3-way connector or welding

ODU D1 D1

IDU

3-way connector or welding

...

IDU

ODU D1 D1

R+/D+---Rs485A R-/D---Rs485B

COM2

D2

D2

D2

COM2 D3

...
D2 D2 D2 D2

ZJ6012m

ZJ6012m+1

ZJ6012254

Description of above communication cables Cable D1 D2 D3 Both crystal head Crystal head and the other end connects of it connects with wiring terminal of converter. Description Crystal head and the other end is XH 4-core pin connector

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3.3 Installation and Selection of Air cooled screw (heat pump) chiller
3.3.1 Scope of Supply S=Standard parts; O= User Optional; P= User Provided Parts
Scope of Supply File of protocol Communication module FE30-22/E Long distance monitoring set FE30-22A(M) optoelectronic isolated converter Rs232- Rs485 Optoelectronic isolated repeater Rs485 4-core twisted pair wire 3-way phone connector Type Selection S S O O Remarks Modbus protocol is used for user to integrate with BMS system. Including communication module ZJ522, power transformer and connecting wire Including CD and optoelectronic isolated converter Rs232- Rs485 It is needed when the interface protocol of BMS system is Rs232 One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one and One every 30 communication modules equipped with one.

O P P

3.3.2 Confirmation of Quantity of Parts

Types Qty of Communication Modules Optoelectronic isolated converter Optoelectronic Isolated Repeater One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one. One every 30 communication modules equipped with one.

All type

One unit equipped with a communication module

One if BMS COM is Rs232

ZJ522

3.3.3 Selection Example BMS COM is RS232,one converter is needed.3 sets of units LSBLGRF250M, 3 communication modules are needed, the communication distance is above 800m and one repeater is necessary and the quantity of communication modules is below 30 repeater is unnecessary, as follow:
Project Requirements Qty set Communication module set FE30-22/E Repeater Optoelectronic Isolated Converter Quantity 3(LSBLGRF250M) 3 1 1

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3.3.4 Wiring Diagram

Network 1 Unit Module1 Unit Module8 Unit Module1 Unit Module8

...
Displayer 1 COM2 D1 COM2 D2

...

BMS
...
D1 D2 Displayer n

COM1

...

D2

D1 COM2

ZJ5221

ZJ5222

ZJ522n D2

Just for Rs232 interface of BMS

RS232-485 Converter

Network n ... Unit Module1 Unit Module8 Unit Module1 Unit Module8

...
D2 Displayer m COM2 D1

... ...
D1 D2 Displayer 254 D1 COM2

R+/D+---Rs485A R-/D---Rs485B D3

D2

...

D2

ZJ522m

ZJ522m+1

ZJ522 254

Description of above communication cables Cable D1 D2 D3 both crystal head(Standard parts) crystal head and the other end connects of it connects with wiring terminal of converter. Description Crystal head and the other end is XH 4-core pin connector

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3.4 Installation and Selection of Water cooled screw chiller

3.4.1 Scope of Supply S=Standard parts; O= User Optional; P= User Provided Parts
Scope of Supply File of protocol ZJ203 Communication module ZJ204 Communication module Long distance monitoring set FE30-18/A(M) optoelectronic isolated converter Rs232- Rs485 Optoelectronic isolated repeater Rs485 4-core twisted pair wire 3-way phone connector Type Selection S S S O O Remarks Modbus protocol is used for user to integrate with BMS system. Including communication module ZJ203, power transformer and connecting wire Including communication module ZJ204, power transformer and connecting wire Including CD and optoelectronic isolated converter Rs232- RS485 and connecting wire It is needed when the interface protocol of BMS system is Rs232 One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one and One every 30 communication modules equipped with one.

O P P

3.4.2 Confirmation of Quantity of Parts

Types Qty of Communication Modules One unit equipped with a communication module ZJ203 All type One Project equipped with a communication module ZJ204 One if BMS COM is Rs232 One every 30 communication modules equipped with one Optoelectronic isolated converter Optoelectronic Isolated Repeater One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one.

3.4.3 Selection Example

BMS COM is RS232 ,one converter is needed.5 sets of units LSBLG290H, 5 communication modules ZJ203 are needed, 1 communication modules ZJ204 are needed. the communication distance is above 800m and one repeater is necessary and the quantity of communication modules is below 30 repeater is unnecessary, as follow: Project Requirements Qty set Communication module Repeater Optoelectronic Isolated Converter Quantity 5(LSBLG290H) 5 (ZJ203) 1 (ZJ204) 1 1

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3.4.4 Wiring Diagram

Network1
H1 Unit 1 Touch Displayer ZJ203 1

COM1 COM2

D2

COM1 Network 2 D1 Displayer ZJ203 2 D2 COM2 COM2

BMS Just for Rs232 interface of BMS

Unit 2

RS232-485 Converter

Network 254

Unit 254

Touch Displayer ZJ 203 254

Description of above communication cables Cable D1 D2 D3 H1 Both crystal head Crystal head and the other end connects of it connects with wiring terminal of converter. 9-core head and the other end is crystal head(Standard parts) Description Crystal head and the other end is XH 4-core pin connector

...
H1 D2

COM2 COM2

ZJ204

...
D2 COM2 COM1 D3

R+/D+--Rs485 A R-/D- --Rs485 B

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3.5 Installation and Selection of Water cooled centrifugal chiller

3.5.1 Scope of Supply S=Standard parts; O= User Optional; P= User Provided Parts
Scope of Supply PC
Communication module set ME30-27/E(M)

Type Selection P S S

Remarks Including communication module ZJ9012, power transformer and connecting wire Including CD and optoelectronic isolated converter RS232- RS485 One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one and One every 30 communi cation modules equipped with one.

Water cooled centrifugal chiller Long-distance Monitoring System set FC30-23/A(M) Optoelectronic isolated repeater Rs485 4-core twisted pair wire 3-way phone connector

O P P

3.5.2 Scope of Supply

Types Qty of Communication Modules Long-distance Monitoring System Water cooled centrifugal chiller Long-distance Monitoring System set FC30-23/A(M) Optoelectronic Isolated Repeater One every 800m of communication distance equipped with one. One every 30 communication modules equipped with one

All types

One unit equipped with a communica tion module ZJ9012

3.5.3 Selection Example 3 sets of units LSBLX2000-M, 3 communication modules are needed, the communication distance is above 800m and one repeater is necessary and the quantity of communication modules is below 30 repeater is unnecessary, as follow:
Project Requirements Qty(set) Water cooled centrifugal chiller Long-distance Monitoring System FC30-23/A(M) Communication module Repeater Optoelectronic Isolated Converter Quantity 3(LSBLX2000-M) 1 3(ZJ9012) 1 1

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3.5.4 Wiring Diagram The connection way of the whole system

DB9 COM

Network1
H2 Unit 1 Touch Displayer ZJ90121

DB9 COM COM2

BMS

D2 DB9 COM
Just for Rs232 interface of BMS

Network 2 H2 Displayer ZJ90122 D2

COM2 COM2 RS232-485 Converter

Unit 2

R+/D+--Rs485A R-/D- --Rs485B

Network 254

Unit 254

Touch Displayer ZJ 9012 254

The connection way in the electrical cabinet

...
H1
ZJ 9012 Db9 COM COM2 H2 Db9 COM
Electrical outlet To other ZJ9012

DB9 COM D2 COM2 COM2

D3

Unit cabinet

COM2

...
To BMS(Just for the ZJ90 12 which connet to BMS)

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Description of above communication cables Cable D2 D3 H2 Both crystal head Crystal head and the other end connects of it connects with wiring terminal of converter. Both 9-core head (Standard parts) Description

Installation references

3.6 Installation Criteria

3.6.1 Requirements to Devices
Communication Device

RS232 RS485 optoelectronic isolated converter An independent device used to convert the signal of BMS COM into RS485 bus signal is provided by Gree. RS232 RS485 optoelectronic isolated repeater An independent device used to increase the communication length of RS485 bus and collect the nodes is provided by Gree. Communication module: Exclusively developed by Gree, it is an independent device for control of the communication between air conditioner and BMS. For the same project, the address of each communication module must be unique and cannot be repeated. The addresses of some models of communication modules have been written in the factory, so special software which can be got from our factory must be used to change the address. The addresses of some ones can be set manually according to the instruction. 3-way telephone connector: A device connects 3 ports of ordinary telephone line. Note: Lines without 3-way telephone connector can be connected by welding and protected with insulating tape to avoid oxidization and short circuit. Communication Cables Twisted pair wire: 4-core Type-V twisted pair wire. If the cable end is of pin seat connection, it is XH 4-core pin head. If the pin head is crystal connector, 1-to-1 connection shall be adopted, with the two cords in the middle formed into a pair of wires and other two wires formed into a pair of wires. In order to ensure accuracy of installation, the wires should be purchased from our company according to requirements. The wire is 300-m 4-core shielding twisted pair wire and its parts code is 40134620. 9-core communication wire: One end is female connector DB9 and the other end is male connector Db9.

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3.6.2 Installation Method of Device Installation of Communication Cable Ensure that each communication cable has proper conductivity and must pass the special conductivity test. Communication signal cable shall not be put in the same slot with other high-voltage electrical cable or high-frequency signal cable, nor shall it be bundled with similar signal cables generating strong interference. According to experiences, this communication cable shall be maintained at least 15cm away from the high-voltage electrical cable. The minimum distance from other high-frequency signal cables shall be calculated according to the frequency and voltage of the signal. In event that there is not other cabling options and it has to be in parallel with such signal cables of strong interference, the construction side must be required to add shielding steel pipe. The communication cable is required to run along the refrigerant pipeline in special cable slot. The crystal head if needed should be made after the communication cable through the pipes. But it is needed to pass the pipe with the communication cable, it must be protected well. The position of communication cable is as follow (crystal head buckle is downwards): remove a certain length of insulating sheath of communication cable and then cut and make the terminal of it uniform (note: don't remove the skin of it).At last, insert the signal line A and signal line B of 4-core in 2-core twisted pair communication cable into the middle cores of 4-core crystal head to make crystal head.
4-core crystal phone plug

485 A line

485 B line Crystal phone plug

Connection Method of Phone Connector Notice Lines without 3-way telephone connector can be connected by welding and protected with insulating tape to avoid oxidization and short circuit.
3-way phone connector (provided by user) 4-core crystal phone plug

485B line 485A line

485A line 485B line

Inserting Direction of Crystal Phone Connector (All 3 crystal heads are clamped Downward). 485B line 485A line

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Connection of Communication Module Connecting Cable: cut off the communication cable between outdoor unit and indoor unit and then connect the communication cable among outdoor unit, indoor unit and communication module with a 3-way phone connector. Refer to 5) about connection between communication cable and optoelectronic isolated converter. Connection of Communication Cable It is best that the twisted pair wire for communication is a complete cable. To connect under special occasions, be sure to connect correctly. T ake special care on the direction of communication line A & B or the correct connecting of the communication cable. The connecting procedures are as below: Properly connect the copper core of corresponding twisted pair wire. Then, fix the connecting portion by soldering. To avoid oxidization, remember to protect the connecting portion with insulating adhesive or insulating sheath. Installation of Centralized Control Cabinet The make and place of cabinet should be according to quantity of communication modules and their arrangement. Each communication module needs independent power supply and 220-v AC socket must be installed in the cabinet to provide power. The control cabinet should be placed in the room to avoid insolation and rain. The control cabinet should be equipped with lock to prevent contact with non-managers. Installation of Centralized Control Cabinet or every project, the address of communication module is unique and its range is 0 exceed his range or repeat the addresses. Differentiate all the COM on the communication module. Each communication module must connect with independent power supply. Installation of Optoelectronic isolated Converter 254 so never

One end of DB9 connects with DB9 joint of optoelectronic isolated converter and the other end of it with RS232 COM of BMS, and then power on. Adjust the DIP switch 1 and 2 of optoelectronic isolated converter at OFF position. Connect the A end of communication cable with R+/D+ and B end with R-/D-.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If malfunction happens during debugging or usage of the system, the following causes should be considered firstly:
Malfunction Possible Causes Troubleshooting

Some communication cables are not Replace them twisted pair wires The crystal head of communication cable between outdoor unit and communication module is not well Make crystal head again

The 3-way phone connector is broken Replace it or directly weld it The communication cable between Weld the cut-off cable indoor unit and outdoor unit is cut-off

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Malfunction

Possible Causes

Troubleshooting

The long-distance monitoring comm Weld the cut-off cable -unication cable is cut-off There is malfunction alarm on the BMS, but the running state of some or all of the units can not be displayed and the units can not be controlled. The circlip in the crystal head can not act or it is pushed to the end so Repair the crystal head or replace it that it can not contact with the crystal head The crystal head can connect with 4 pieces of wires ,but 2 of which are Exchange them not used The communication cable short-circuits The distance between twisted pair wire and power cord is below 15cm so that communication malfunction will result. The connection of COM is incorrect The Unit is not re-electrified after power failure after replace of chip or re-dialing of codes. The circuit is normal, but there is no display of information to some or all of the units and communication malfunction also happens. Repair the short circuit part

Separate them above 15cm or add shielding steel pipe Connect it according to this manual Re-electrify the unit.

The COM used by the communication Replace COM or change the COM software does not accord with the setting of software. COM of BMS. The addresses added in the software Modify the address setting of software do not accord with actual addresses. Electrify the unit. The unit is not electrified. The chip is not inserted in the unit or Re-check the chip and insert the chip it is inserted at the opposite direction. according to open direction of PCB. The address of communication module is incorrect or repeated. Modify the incorrect address setting (connect the possible incorrect commun -ication module with normal COM) Correctly install the reperater

The circuit and other floors of devices are normal, but there is Repeater should be installed or it is incorrectly installed. no display of information for one floor of devices . No display of information to all the units, there is communication The communication A and B are malfunction indicator and oppositely or incorrectly connected. TX light of converter is always on (not blinks) Installation of circuit, device and project is normal but there also is communication malfunction to the software

Check the circuit and make the line A to A and B to B.

The displayer, controller or commu Check models of them, if not, replace -nication module non-corresponding them. with actual units is used

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