DynaDoctor - For - VRF - Operation - Manual v1.3
DynaDoctor - For - VRF - Operation - Manual v1.3
Operation Manual
Ver. 1.3
20 September 2018
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– CONTENTS –
1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................ 4
7. OTHER FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................... 35
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8.2. STORING OPERATION MODES ............................................................................................................... 44
8.3. RESTORING OPERATION MODE ............................................................................................................. 45
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1. Overview
"DynaDoctor for VRF" analyses data sent from the Dynakit, and supports the status display of outdoor
and indoor units. This tool can be used to check refrigerant cycle data, display various data graphs,
execute indoor unit test runs and create reports of test run results.
Furthermore, received data can be saved and browsed, and secondary use of data can be carried out
easily.
2. Operating Environment
The following is the ideal operating environment for this software:
Item Specifications
PC Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Windows 10 compliant
Operating System Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Windows 10 compliant
Microsoft Excel Excel 2003 or later
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3. DynaDoctor for VRF basic operation
3.1. DynaDoctor for VRF functions
3.1.1. Check refrigerant cycle data
A refrigerant cycle data check can be performed using DynaDoctor for VRF. This function allows for
visual checking of the status of outdoor and indoor units.
Figure 3.1.1
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3.1.2. Save/browse data
Data communicated by the Dynakit can be saved. Furthermore, this saved data can be used to check
past data.
Figure 3.1.2
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3.1.3. Display data graphs
Data graphs for indoor and outdoor units can be displayed using saved data. Viewing several graphs
together makes it easy to compare data.
Figure 3.1.3
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3.1.4. Air conditioner test runs
Test runs can be executed on connected indoor units. Furthermore, received data can be used to create
reports of test run results.
Figure 3.1.4
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3.2. Starting/exiting DynaDoctor for VRF
3.2.1. Start-up DynaDoctor
DynaDoctor for VRF can be started up in 2 ways, using a desktop shortcut or the Windows menu.
① Start-up DynaDoctor
・ Using a desktop shortcut
Double-click the desktop shortcut.
Figure 3.2.1
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3.2.2. Exiting DynaDoctor for VRF
Click the [Cancel] button to exit DynaDoctor for VRF.
Cancel button
Figure 3.2.2
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4. Using DynaDoctor for VRF
DynaDoctor for VRF uses an MDI window. Each window is displayed inside the MDI window.
Figure 4.1.1
The MDI parent window opens. If the communication function is unavailable, a message is displayed.
Choose [Yes] to open the window. Choose [No] to return to the main menu.
Figure 4.1.2
When communication is possible, or when browsing data, a wait screen is displayed while the screen
renders.
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Figure 4.1.3
When the screen has been rendered, a system configuration diagram window opens.
Figure 4.1.4
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4.2. Saving received data
To save communication data, select [Save...] from the [File] menu. A save window opens.
Figure 4.2.1
To choose the save destination, click the [Browse] button. A save file dialogue is displayed. Choose a
save destination. The destination file path is displayed in the window.
Change the [Data Sampling Time] to alter the frequency with which data is saved to the file. Comments
can also be added to files.
Browse button
File Name
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4.3. Browsing saved data
Data saved in Saving received data can be browsed. To browse data, choose [Browse...] from the [File]
menu. A file browsing window opens.
Figure 4.3.1
Click the [Refer to] button to select which data to browse. An open file dialogue is displayed. Select a file.
The destination file path, save date and data count are displayed on the screen. If there are any
comments attached to the file, they are also displayed.
Refer to button
Data Count
File Name
Figure 4.3.2
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When browsing files, [Record No.], a scroll bar, [Time] (time elapsed since the first piece of data was
saved) and [Date & Time] (time that data was received) are displayed.
Time that data
was received
Record No.
Figure 4.3.4
Move the scroll bar to change the data being displayed. A number can also be entered directly into
Record No. to change the displayed data.
Figure 4.4.1
Click the [Renewal] button to select which data to edit. An open file dialogue is displayed. Select a file.
The destination file path, save date and data count are displayed on the screen. If there are any
comments attached to the file, they are also displayed.
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Renewal button
Data Count
File Name
Figure 4.4.2
Figure 4.5.1
The COM port on the computer which is running the system is displayed in [Port Setting]. To change the
COM port used for the connection, select a COM port from the list. Press the [Set] button to change the
COM port.
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Port Setting
Figure 4.5.2
Set button
Figure 4.6.1
Click the [Property] button to change the printer settings. A print dialogue is displayed. The number of
copies can also be input directly.
Property button
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Figure 4.6.3
Figure 4.7.1
A finish confirmation message is displayed. Click [OK] to end communication/browsing and go to the main
menu.
Figure 4.7.2
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4.8. Managing the windows
Use the [Window] menu to manage the open windows.
Figure 4.8.1
Figure 4.8.2
Figure 4.8.3
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4.8.2. Displaying windows in a cascade
Choose [Cascade] from the [Window] menu to display windows in a cascade. The open windows are
automatically stacked and positioned.
Figure 4.8.4
Figure 4.8.5
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4.8.3. Displaying a specific window at the front
To display a specific window at the front, select the appropriate window from the [Window] menu. The
selected window is displayed at the front.
Figure 4.8.6
Figure 4.8.7
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5. Refrigerant cycle diagrams
5.1. Displaying a system configuration diagram (communication)
A system configuration diagram for the air conditioner currently connected or being browsed can be
displayed. To display a system configuration diagram, select [System Diag] from the [Ref. Cycle] menu.
Figure 5.1.1
A wait screen is displayed while data is loading. The system configuration diagram is displayed when data
has finished loading.
The system configuration diagram can be used to check the indoor/outdoor unit connection or operation
status.
Figure 5.1.2
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5.2. Displaying a system configuration diagram (refrigerant cycle)
The refrigerant cycle for the air conditioner currently connected or being browsed can be displayed. Refer
to Displaying a system configuration diagram (communication) or Displaying a refrigerant cycle diagram
(system data) for information on displaying the refrigerant cycle window.
Click the [System Configuration Diagram (Refrigeration Cycle)] tab in the system configuration diagram
window to display a refrigerant cycle diagram for the whole system.
Figure 5.2.1
Click the [Switch] button to switch between displaying the refrigerant cycle diagram data item and the
actual data. Move the [Indoor unit] scroll bar to change the indoor units being displayed (five units at a
time).
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Switch button
Figure 5.2.2
Figure 5.3.1
A wait screen is displayed while data is loading. The system configuration diagram is displayed when data
has finished loading.
The refrigerant cycle for each indoor/outdoor unit can be checked individually on the refrigerant cycle
diagram screen.
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Figure 5.3.2
Click the [Switch] button to change the display mode. The display modes are [Automatic] and [Fixed]. In
[Automatic] mode the indoor unit changes once a second. In [Fixed] mode the unit being viewed can be
changed using the [Indoor unit] scroll bar.
Figure 5.3.3
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The outdoor unit being displayed can also be changed. Click the [Header], [Follower 1], and [Follower 2]
buttons to choose an outdoor unit to be displayed.
Figure 5.3.4
Figure 5.4.1
A wait screen is displayed while data is loading. The system data table window is displayed when data
has finished loading.
The system data table window can be used to check the status of outdoor/indoor units in a table format.
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Figure 5.4.2
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6. Displaying graphs
Data can be displayed in graph form. Graphs can be displayed when browsing data files.
Figure 6.1.1
The items to be displayed on the graph can be chosen in the outdoor unit graph item selection window. A
maximum of 6 items can be displayed on the graphs.
Figure 6.1.2
Select the desired item and click the [OK] button to display a graph. When the [OK] button is clicked, a
wait screen is displayed while graphs are rendered. When graphs are rendered the graph display window
opens.
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Figure 6.1.3
Figure 6.1.4
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6.2. Displaying indoor unit graphs
Indoor unit data can be displayed in graph form. To open the indoor unit graph item selection window,
select [Indoor Unit] from the [Graph] menu.
Figure 6.2.1
The items to be displayed on the graph can be selected in the indoor unit graph item selection window. A
maximum of 20 indoor units can be selected. [Cycle Data] and [Control Data] can be selected when 1 unit
is chosen. [Indoor Comparison Data] can be selected when 1 or more units are chosen.
[Cycle Data]/[Control Data] and [Indoor Comparison Data] cannot be selected at the same time.
Figure 6.2.2
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6.2.1. Displaying individual indoor unit graphs
To display graphs for individual indoor units, select 1 indoor unit and cycle data/control data. Then click
[OK]. When the [OK] button is clicked, the wait screen is displayed while graphs are rendered. When
graphs are rendered the graph display window opens.
Figure 6.2.3
Figure 6.2.4
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6.2.2. Displaying [PMV Opening, Status] comparison graphs for indoor units
To display [PMV Opening, Status] comparison graphs for indoor units, select 1 or more indoor units and
[PMV Opening, Status]. Then click [OK]. When the [OK] button is clicked, the wait screen is displayed
while graphs are rendered. When graphs are rendered the graph display window opens.
Figure 6.2.5
Figure 6.2.6
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6.2.3. Displaying [Suction Temperature, Relative Ability] comparison graphs for indoor units
To display [Suction Temperature, Relative Ability] comparison graphs for indoor units, select 1 or more
indoor units and [Suction Temperature, Relative Ability]. Then click [OK]. When the [OK] button is clicked,
the wait screen is displayed while graphs are rendered. When graphs are rendered the graph display
window opens.
Figure 6.2.7
Figure 6.2.8
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Historical data can be used for [Suction Temperature, Relative Ability] comparison graphs. Refer to
Browsing saved data for more information about using historical data.
Move the scroll bar to change the indoor unit display. The temperature scale can also be changed.
Figure 6.2.9
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7. Other functions
7.1. Checking the list of check codes
Select [List Check Codes] from the [Menu] menu. The list of check codes window opens.
Figure 7.1.1
Figure 7.1.2
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Figure 7.2.1
In the system control data table window, system control status information being received or browsed
can be checked in table format.
Figure 7.2.2
Figure 7.3.1
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When the unit is changed, the displayed pressure data is displayed using the selected unit.
Figure 7.4.1
When the unit is changed, the displayed temperature data is displayed using the selected unit.
Figure 7.5.1
When Tips are turned on, system operation information is displayed in the status bar.
Figure 7.5.2
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7.6. Compressing data
Select [Compress Data] from the [Menu] menu. The compress data window opens.
Figure 7.6.1
① Specify a folder/file
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To split and save compressed files, click the file section setting menu and choose the size.
Figure 7.6.3
⑤ Select [Compress] from the [Tool] menu on the menu bar to perform compression.
⑤ Select compress
Figure 7.6.4
Figure 7.7.1
Data split and saved using DynaDoctor can be combined into one consecutive file.
Use the following procedure to combine data:
① Specify the folder and file name for the combined data file.
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② Select the folder or file which the data to be combined is saved in.
③ Select the files to be combined and click the [>>] button or drag and drop them to add them.
④ To remove selected files, select the file to be removed and click the [<<] button or drag and drop
it to remove it.
① Specify a folder/file
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⑤ Click the combine button on the tool bar, or select [Combine] from the [Tool] menu on the menu
bar to combine the data.
⑤ Select combine
Figure 7.7.3
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8. ON/OFF Control
Operation status and settings can be changed by sending a command to indoor units. ON/OFF control
can be used when communicating with the outdoor unit.
Figure 8.1.1
When the ON/OFF window opens, controls for operating the connected indoor units are displayed.
Unconnected indoor unit controls cannot be operated.
Figure 8.1.2
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8.1.1. Changing the operation mode for all units
The mode for all indoor units can be changed simultaneously. The mode for all units can be
simultaneously changed to 3 different modes - [Cooling], [Heating] and [Fan].
Click the [Cooling], [Heating] and [Fan] buttons to send a mode change command to all indoor units and
change the operating mode.
Change mode for all units buttons (Cooling, Heating and Fan)
Change operation status for all units buttons (Operate, Stop and Test operation)
Figure 8.1.3
All units can also be simultaneously switched to Operate, Stop and Test Operation. Click the [Operate],
[Stop] and [Test Operation] buttons to send a operation status change command to all indoor units and
change the operation status.
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Figure 8.1.4
Mode store
Figure 8.2.1
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8.3. Restoring operation mode
Operation modes saved in Storing operation modes can be restored. Click the [Mode re-store] button to
restore the operation mode. When the [Mode re-store] button is clicked, a command to change to the
saved operation mode is sent to each unit.
Mode re-store
Figure 8.3.1
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9. Creating test run reports
Data saved when communicating with outdoor units can be used to create test run reports. The created
data can also be used to print out test run reports.
Figure 9.1.1
The report type selection window opens. Choose the data for the relevant outdoor unit from the list. Click
the [Start] button to open the report for test operation window.
Figure 9.1.2
Start button
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Figure 9.1.3
Project/Site data
Item Method Note
Project/Site Entered by user Required
System name or No. Entered by user
Customer Entered by user
Date Selected by user
Test result file Selected by user Required
Customer Entered/Selected by user Required
Existing data can be selected from the
drop-down list
Div./Section (Customer data) Entered by user
Name (Customer data) Entered by user
E-mail (Customer data) Entered by user
Tel (Customer data) Entered by user
Address (Customer data) Entered by user
Company name Entered/Selected by user Required
Existing data can be selected from the
drop-down list
Div./Section (Test person name) Entered by user
Name (Test person name) Entered by user
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Item Method Note
E-mail (Test person name) Entered by user
Tel (Test person name) Entered by user
Address (Test person name) Entered by user
Test result Entered by user
Proposal Entered by user
Data attachments
Item Method Note
Refrigerant cycle operation Selected by user Required
status
System data list Selected by user
Indoor unit operation status Selected by user
Outdoor unit operation graphs Selected by user
System configuration diagram Selected by user
(communication)
System configuration diagram Selected by user
(refrigerant cycle)
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9.2.1. Specifying test result data
To specify test result data, click the [Search] button. A select file dialogue is displayed. Select the file to be
used to create the report.
When a file is selected, the file path appears in the test result file text box.
Figure 9.2.2
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Test result text box
Figure 9.2.4
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In the calculator for additional refrigerant window, the outdoor unit model can be chosen, and pipe lengths
can be entered. The entered results are used to calculate the refrigerant pipe length and the amount of
additional refrigerant.
Figure 9.2.5
To calculate the refrigerant pipe length and the amount of additional refrigerant:
First, check the check box for the total capacity (hp) of the outdoor unit which executed test operation.
Next, enter the lengths of the connected pipes for each pipe diameter.
After entering the data, click the [Calculation start] button to calculate the refrigerant pipe length and the
amount of additional refrigerant. Click the [OK] button to save the calculated results.
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Enter the pipe length
for each diameter
Figure 9.2.6
Click the [OK] button to close the calculator for additional refrigerant window, and automatically enter the
calculated results for the outdoor unit [Pipe length] and [Additional refrigerant amount].
Figure 9.2.7
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Formula button
Figure 9.2.8
Figure 9.2.9
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9.2.6. Automatically filling in test results
The test results for outdoor/indoor units can be filled in automatically. To automatically fill in results:
Outdoor units - click the [Auto fill to non measure item] button in the [Outdoor unit] tab.
Indoor units - click the [Auto fill to non measure item] button on the [Indoor unit] tab.
Figure 9.2.10
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Auto fill to non
measure item
button
Figure 9.2.11
If the number of outdoor/indoor units is below the maximum, a confirmation message appears. Click the
[OK] button to automatically fill in the test results.
Figure 9.2.12
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Import
Data selection
Figure 9.2.13
The wait screen is displayed while the screen is rendering. When it has been rendered, the selected
screen is displayed.
The [Record No.] and scroll bar for browsing data appear on the import screen. Display the data to be
imported, and select the [Retrieve] menu to import the screen data. Click the [Preview] button to check the
imported screen data.
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Figure 9.2.14
Preview
Figure 9.2.15
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To import a screen from the [Outdoor unit operation graph list], graph items must be selected. If an
attempt to import the [Outdoor unit operation graph list] is made without any graph items selected, an
error message is displayed.
Figure 9.2.16
Figure 9.2.17
Graph items
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Figure 9.2.18 Figure 9.2.19
When [Registration/modify] is clicked a register/modify report data message is displayed. Click [OK] to
start registering the report data to the database file. If the report data is registered correctly, a registration
complete message is displayed.
Figure 9.2.20
Figure 9.2.21
If a test data file which has already been registered is registered again, a test results data confirmation
message is displayed.
Figure 9.2.22
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9.3. Searching for report data
Registered report data can be searched. Select [Retrieval/delete] from the [Test report] menu to open the
test report retrieve window.
Figure 9.3.1
In the test report retrieve window, search conditions can be set and relevant report data can be retrieved.
The following conditions can be set for searches:
If no search conditions are set, all of the registered report data will be shown in the search results.
Figure 9.3.2
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Searching by Report No.
Click the radio button next to [Report No.] to select a report no. to search for. Report numbers can be
entered when the [Report No.] radio button is selected.
To specify the report numbers to search for, enter numbers in the text boxes next to [Report No.] and [To].
If the starting report no. or finishing report no. is unclear, leave the box blank.
Figure 9.3.3
Click the [Search] button to search for report data with the specified report no.
Search button
Figure 9.3.4
If report data is found which fits the set conditions, it is displayed on screen. To display the contents of the
report data, select the data and click the [Select] button.
A confirmation message is displayed before the data is displayed. If the currently entered data does not
need to be registered, click the [OK] button.
The selected report data is displayed when the [OK] button is clicked.
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Select button
Figure 9.3.5
Figure 9.3.6
9.3.2. Searching by project/site name, test start date and customer name
To select and search for project/site name, the test start date or customer name, click the radio button
next to [Other]. When the [Other] radio button is selected, project/site name, the test start date and
customer name can be entered.
To search for a project/site name, check the [Project/Site name] check box. When [Project/Site name] is
checked, data can then be entered into [Project/Site name].
Check [Start date for test] to set a test start date to search for. Check [Customer name] to set a customer
name to search for.
Figure 9.3.7
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When several search items have been entered, AND search or OR search can be selected. If the AND
search is checked, report data which matches both conditions will be searched for. If the OR search is
checked, report data which matches one or more of the conditions will be searched for.
For example, if information is entered as below, report data in which the project/site name is "Air
Conditioning System" and the start date is "February 2nd 2011", or the customer name is "Toshiba", will
be searched for.
Figure 9.3.8
Delete button
Figure 9.4.1
A delete confirmation message is displayed. Click the [OK] button to delete the data. Clicking the [OK]
button deletes the report data from the database file.
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Figure 9.4.2
Figure 9.5.1
A start printing confirmation message is displayed. Click [OK] to start printing. The test operation report
printing screen is displayed when the [OK] button is clicked.
Figure 9.5.2
On the print screen, the printer settings, number of copies and printing format can be set.
Click the [Property] button to change the printer settings. A print dialogue is displayed. The number of
copies can also be input directly.
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Property button
No. of copies
Figure 9.5.3 Indoor unit print format settings
Figure 9.5.4
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