Zipato IR Extender AC Configuration
This application note shows how to configure your Air Conditioner with a Zipato IR Extender.
Components
- Zipato IR Extender
- Zipato Controller
- Air Conditioner (for this example, we use a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries)
Process:
The Zipato IR Extender was 'Included' into Z-Wave network by 'Adding' it to Zipato Controller, further information is available in Add Zipato IR Extender.
- In 'Device Manager', go into the configuration menu of your Zipato IR Extender
- Look through the user manual to find the Infrared code number of your AC
- Copy/paste it in the configuration menu
- Save, synchronize and reload the dashboard.
- In the device browser, click on 'Add new device', 'Virtual Devices' and choose 'Virtual thermostat'
- Choose a name to your 'Virtual thermostat'
- For each output (heating, cooling, thermometer) choose 'Zipato Aircondition IR'
- Save, synchronize and reload the dashboard.
- In device browser, you can now control your AC via the virtual thermostat in the 'Climate' section
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