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Observer TSTAT0101SC Installation Manual

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Manual is about: Communicating Wall Control

Summary of TSTAT0101SC

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    616 01 1017 02 08/07/12 communicating wall control installation manual tstat0101sc u.S. Patent no. 7,243,004 u.S. Patent no. 7,775,452.

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    2 616 01 1017 02 safety considerations 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick start 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set ...

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    3 616 01 1017 02 selecting humidifier 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting indoor unit 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting outdoor unit 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment configuration 29 . . . . ....

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    4 616 01 1017 02 smart recovery 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setpoint deadband 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cycles per hour 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auto changeover timer 49 . . . . ...

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    5 616 01 1017 02 airflow 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heating airflow 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Furnace / fancoil heating airflow 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heat pump heating airflow 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    6 616 01 1017 02 status 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heat stage (furnace) 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric heat (fan coil) 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Airflow cfm 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 7: Safety Considerations

    7 616 01 1017 02 safety considerations improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, main­ tenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may cause death, personal injury or property damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency or your distr...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    8 616 01 1017 02 most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or death. Warning signifies hazards which could result in personal injury or death. Caution is used to identify unsafe practices which may result in minor personal injury or product and property damage. Note is used to...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    9 616 01 1017 02 mounted observer control, which replaces the conventional thermostat and provides the homeowner with a single wall control for all features of the system. Quick start for first time installers, quick start will allow a quick start up of the observer control before learning all the d...

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    10 616 01 1017 02 under date, you can select the month, day, or year buttons; then use the ▲ and ▼ to select the appropriate date. . Un­ der time, you can select the hour, minute, and am/pm; then use the ▲ and ▼ to select the appropriate time. You also have the option of selecting between a 12 hr or...

  • Page 11: Set Schedule For All Days

    11 616 01 1017 02 set schedule for all days the observer control gives you flexibility in how to create a comfort schedule. You can choose one schedule for all days; create a schedule for your work week and the weekend; or you can make every day different. You can create on schedule for all seven da...

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    12 616 01 1017 02 2. Press ▲ under “all days”, then press edit..

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    13 616 01 1017 02 3. Press period; then use the ▲ or ▼ to select the period to change..

  • Page 14: Installation

    14 616 01 1017 02 4. Press start;then use the ▲ or ▼ to change the time the corresponding period starts. 5. Press heat to; then use the ▲ or ▼ to change the desired heating temperature for that period. 6. Press cool to; then use the ▲ or ▼ to change the desired heating temperature for that period. 7...

  • Page 15: Check Equipment

    15 616 01 1017 02 simplify and automate the initial commissioning of the sys­ tem. Install observer control according to this instruction. Install indoor unit, outdoor unit, and accessories according to their instructions. Wire complete system according to this instruction. Setup, commission, and op...

  • Page 16: Remote Room Sensors

    16 616 01 1017 02 close to or in a frequently used room, preferably on an inside partitioning wall. On a section of wall without pipes or ductwork. The observer control and room sensors should not be mounted: close to a window, on an outside wall, or next to a door lead­ ing to the outside. Exposed ...

  • Page 17: Wiring Considerations

    17 616 01 1017 02 but, multiple sensors may be used and averaged in some applications. Averaging requires a special series­parallel wir­ ing method with a specific number of sensors. See fig. 1. It is also important to note the humidity sensor cannot be re­ motely located, so do not locate the obser...

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    18 616 01 1017 02 mostat cable having more than four wires in the event of a damaged or broken wire during installation. Each communicating device in the system has a four­pin connector. It is recommended that the following color code be used when wiring each device: dx+ — green = data a dx- — yello...

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    19 616 01 1017 02 note: mercury is a hazardous waste, if existing control con­ tains any mercury, it must be disposed of properly. The ob­ server control does not contain mercury. 3. Select observer control mounting plastic 4. Route wires through hole in mounting plastic. Level rear plastic against ...

  • Page 20: Shielded Wire

    20 616 01 1017 02 11. Perform installation of all other system equipment (i.E. Humidifier, uv lights, etc.). 12. Turn on power to equipment. Note: in a dual fuel installation with a non­communicating heat pump, an oat sensor must be installed, or the heat pump will not run. Shielded wire if the ther...

  • Page 21: Mounting

    21 616 01 1017 02 mounting first become familiar with all plastic assembly pieces shown in figure 2. The wall control will snap together with the back­plate. A back­plate is supplied figure 2 . Attach back­plate using only a small hole in the wall allowing a four wire connection to pass through. Mou...

  • Page 22: Humidifier Connection

    22 616 01 1017 02 3.90 5.20 0.97 fig. 2 – wall control assembly pieces humidifier connection a 24vac bypass or fan powered humidifier may be installed. Note: do not use a traditional humidistat to control humidi­ fier operation. If a humidifier is installed, let the observer control operate humidifi...

  • Page 23: Bypass Humidifiers

    23 616 01 1017 02 bypass humidifiers a bypass humidifier should be wired directly to the furnace or fan coil hum and 24vac com terminals. The observer control will automatically energize the hum output during a call for humidification. Fan powered humidifiers most fan powered humidifiers produce int...

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    24 616 01 1017 02 the wall control will light up and indicate that it is now “find­ ing indoor equipment”, followed by “finding out­ door equipment”.

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    25 616 01 1017 02 once the indoor and outdoor equipment has been found, the installer will be asked to select if a humidifier is installed. Note: if the communicating indoor equipment (furnace or fan coil) cannot be found, the wall control will display the op­ tion to enter thermostat demo mode or t...

  • Page 26: Selecting Accessories

    26 616 01 1017 02 selecting accessories once the indoor and outdoor equipment have been found or entered, the following screen will appear allowing the in­ staller to select “humidifier installed”. Press yes or no to make the appropriate selection. Selecting outdoor unit if there is no communicating...

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    27 616 01 1017 02.

  • Page 28: Selecting Outdoor Unit

    28 616 01 1017 02 selecting outdoor unit if there is no communicating outdoor unit, the screens below will appear. The installer should select the outdoor unit type (heat pump, air conditioner or none), then select the outdoor unit stages (single or two­stage)..

  • Page 29: Equipment Summary

    29 616 01 1017 02 equipment summary the “equipment configuration” screen will appear after the humidifier screen. This screen will give a summary of all equipment automatically found or manually selected. If a wrong selection was made, press relearn to go back. When all of the equipment is correct, ...

  • Page 30: Brand Selection

    30 616 01 1017 02 brand selection after the commissioning of the observer control, the installer will be prompted to select the appropriate brand. After the brand selection, or no logo is made, the installer will have the opportunity to confirm the choice. If the brand selection is correct, press do...

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    31 616 01 1017 02 note: the install / service menu will automatically exit after 60 minutes of no activity..

  • Page 32: Equipment Summary Menu

    32 616 01 1017 02 equipment summary menu this screen shows indoor unit type and model number, out­ door unit type (and model number if a communicating out­ door unit), and any accessories that are installed are recog­ nized..

  • Page 33: Setup Menu

    33 616 01 1017 02 setup menu select the number of hours of fan operation after which the replace filter reminder shall appear. Off – the replace filter reminder function is disabled 800­7200 hours – in 800 hour increments after which the re­ minder shall appear default = 3200 hours.

  • Page 34: Auto Mode Enable

    34 616 01 1017 02 auto mode enable when auto mode is enabled (factory default) a change from heat to cool (or vice versa) will not occur until the current cycle is satisfied and an opposite mode demand has existed for 30 minutes. If the set­point is changed, the 30 minute timer is deleted. On – auto...

  • Page 35: Room Temperature Sensing

    35 616 01 1017 02 room temperature sensing the room air temperature can come from one of three sources: the local sensor in the wall control, the remote room air sensor, or the average of the local and remote sensors. Local – use the local sensor in the wall control remote – use the remote room sens...

  • Page 36: Reversing Valve

    36 616 01 1017 02 reversing valve for heat pump applications, the reversing valve will be active with heating or cooling operation. Heat cool (default).

  • Page 37: English/metric Display

    37 616 01 1017 02 english/metric display displaying temperature in english or metric values f – all temperatures and setpoints shown in degrees fahrenheit c – all temperatures and setpoints shown in degrees celsius default = degrees f.

  • Page 38: Fan On With W

    38 616 01 1017 02 fan on with w an option to turn the fan on with a call for furnace heating on off (default).

  • Page 39: Cooling Lockout

    39 616 01 1017 02 cooling lockout when enabled, cooling will not be provided when the outside temperature is below 55º f. Off – cooling is allowed at all outdoor air temperatures on – cooling not allowed when outdoor air temperature is below 55º f. Default = off.

  • Page 40: Auxiliary Heat Lockout

    40 616 01 1017 02 auxiliary heat lockout with heat pump systems, the auxiliary heat will not be used when the outside temperature is above this setting. Off – the auxiliary heat can turn on whenever sufficient demand exists regardless of outside air temperature. 5º­55º f – outside air temperature ab...

  • Page 41: Heat Pump Lockout

    41 616 01 1017 02 heat pump lockout with heat pump systems, the outside air temperature below which the heat pump will be locked out and only auxiliary heat will be used. Off – the heating cycle will always start with the heat pump regardless of the outside air temperature 5º­55º f – outside air tem...

  • Page 42: Minimum Cooling Setpoint

    42 616 01 1017 02 minimum cooling setpoint the minimum cooling setpoint the user is allowed to set on the thermostat 52ºf to 90ºf (12ºc to 32ºc) default = 52ºf (12ºc).

  • Page 43: Maximum Heating Setpoint

    43 616 01 1017 02 maximum heating setpoint the maximum heating setpoint the user is allowed to set on the thermostat 50ºf to 88ºf (10ºc to 30ºc) default = 88ºf (30ºc).

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    44 616 01 1017 02 outdoor air temperature offset this option allows calibration (or deliberate mis­calibration) of the outdoor temperature. This offset is added to the actual temperature values. ­5ºf to +5ºf (­3ºc to +3ºc) – number of degrees added to the actual temperature value default = 0

  • Page 45: Room Air Temperature Offset

    45 616 01 1017 02 room air temperature offset ­5ºf to +5ºf (­3ºc to +3ºc) – number of degrees added to the actual temperature value default = 0

  • Page 46: Smart Recovery

    46 616 01 1017 02 smart recovery this feature applies to programmable operation only. The control will start recovery x minutes prior to schedule change in both heating and cooling mode as energy efficiently as possible. Off – at the programmed time, the setpoints shall be changed to the next progra...

  • Page 47: Setpoint Deadband

    47 616 01 1017 02 setpoint deadband the minimum difference enforced between heating and cool­ ing desired temperatures. This can allow one setting to “push” the other to maintain this difference. 2º to 6º ­ minimum number of degrees between the heat­ ing and cooling setpoints default = 2º.

  • Page 48: Cycles Per Hour

    48 616 01 1017 02 cycles per hour the maximum number of heating or cooling cycles per hour. 2 – the y, y2, w and w2 outputs shall be energized at most twice per hour 4 – the y, y2, w and w2 outputs shall be energized at most four times per hour 6 – the y, y2, w and w2 outputs shall be energized at m...

  • Page 49: Auto Changeover Timer

    49 616 01 1017 02 auto changeover timer this feature designates the minimum number of minutes between heating and cooling operation when in auto mode. 5 to 30 minutes (5 minute increments) default = 30 minutes.

  • Page 50: Time Between Fuel Types

    50 616 01 1017 02 time between fuel types the minimum amount of time the y1 and y2 output must be energized in heating before turning on the w1 output. 10 to 25 minutes (5 minute increments) default = 15 minutes.

  • Page 51: Humidity Offset

    51 616 01 1017 02 humidity offset this option allows calibration (or deliberate mis­calibration) of the humidity sensor. This offset is added to the actual hu­ midity value. ­10 to +10% default = 0%.

  • Page 52: Programming On/off

    52 616 01 1017 02 programming on/off this feature allows the thermostat to turn off the program­ ming mode and operate as a non­programmable thermostat. Off – operates as a non­programmable thermostat on – allows program schedule to be set by user default = on.

  • Page 53: Reset To Factory Defaults

    53 616 01 1017 02 reset to factory defaults this feature allows the installer to return the thermostat to its factory default settings. The installer will need to hold the ▼ button down for 10 seconds to reset settings..

  • Page 54: Dealer Info

    54 616 01 1017 02 dealer info these screens allow the dealer to input contact information. The dealer contact information will appear when the user selects dealer info after service or maintenance reminders are displayed on the screen..

  • Page 55: Service Reminder

    55 616 01 1017 02 service reminder this setup is used to adjust the timer interval in which the normal system maintenance notification is turned on for the homeowner. 0 to 24 months (1 month increments) default = 12 months install/service menus – communicating mode setup menu this menu has several l...

  • Page 56: Setup Menu.

    56 616 01 1017 02 (i.E. Dip switches on a furnace). All configuration settings made effective from this menu will override equipment con­ figuration made by dip switches. Upon a initial startup dis­ covery of the observer control, dip switch settings will be copied into the setup menu. Any changes c...

  • Page 57: Setpoint Deadband

    57 616 01 1017 02 for 30 minutes. If the set­point is changed, the 30 minute timer is deleted. Enable/disable auto changeover mode (default = en­ able). Auto changeover time may be adjusted 5 to 120 minutes, (default = 30 minutes). Setpoint deadband the minimum difference enforced between heating an...

  • Page 58: Programming

    58 616 01 1017 02 programming on (default) ­ allows program schedule to be set by user. Off ­ system becomes non­­programmable smart recovery this feature applies to programmable operation only. The control will start recovery 90 minutes prior to schedule change in both heating and cooling mode. Ref...

  • Page 59: Heating Airflow

    59 616 01 1017 02 heating airflow furnace / fancoil heating airflow selects the airflow of the indoor unit when heating. Effi­ ciency is the airflow used to meet specified ratings, com­ fort is a decreased airflow used to increase the output air temperature and provide increased comfort. Comfort (de...

  • Page 60: Heat Pump Heating Airflow

    60 616 01 1017 02 heat pump heating airflow comfort (default) ­­ heat pump airflow is varied depend­ ing on outdoor temperature to maximize comfort. Eff 325 ­­ fixed airflow used to achieve specified ratings. This is nominally 325 cfm/ton, but will vary if a 2­­stage out­ door unit is used. Eff 350 ...

  • Page 61: Dehum Airflow

    61 616 01 1017 02 maximum ­­ 400 cfm/ton. No dehumidification airflow re­ duction. Dehum airflow normal (default) ­­ when equipment is running to dehu­ midify, the airflow is allowed to adjust to a minimum to satisfy the dehumidification call. High ­­ minimum airflow during the dehumidify mode is in...

  • Page 62

    62 616 01 1017 02 furnace airflow (capacity) limiting the following settings allow the installer to restrict the fur­ nace within certain minimum and maximum airflows. These airflows are converted to capacities. The min and max limits are determined by the equipment size. Min cfm (only appears with ...

  • Page 63: Dehum Drain

    63 616 01 1017 02 dehum drain turns off the continuous fan at the end of cooling cycle for five minutes in order to drain the indoor coil of water. The fan will only be turned off if a dehumidify demand existed at the start of or during the cooling cycle. Default is enabled. Off delay amount of time...

  • Page 64: Heat Pump/ac

    64 616 01 1017 02 heat pump/ac cooling lockout selecting on will enable the low ambient cooling operation in the outdoor unit. This setting is only available with commu­ nicating outdoor units and with cooling lockout set to off. Low ambient kits are not needed with communicating out­ door units. Fo...

  • Page 65: Defrost Interval

    65 616 01 1017 02 defrost interval time interval at which defrost cycles can occur on a heat pump. 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes (default) auto­defrost interval optimized by outdoor control (default for communicating hp).

  • Page 66: Quiet Shift

    66 616 01 1017 02 quiet shift turns on quiet shift function in 1­stage or 2­stage commu­ nicating heat pumps. Off (default) on.

  • Page 67: Defrost With Furnace

    67 616 01 1017 02 defrost with furnace choose whether furnace operates during defrost cycle. Yes (default) no.

  • Page 68: Filter Reminder

    68 616 01 1017 02 filter reminder clean interval: enables a timer for the filter notification. Interval at which the clean filter notification will turn on. Off to 7200 hours..

  • Page 69

    69 616 01 1017 02 hrv (heat recovery ventilation) energizes the fan output at the specified speed for hrv ap­ plications disabled (default) low medium high.

  • Page 70: System Maintenance

    70 616 01 1017 02 system maintenance remind owner of routine maintenance this setup is used to adjust the timer interval in which the normal system maintenance notification is turned on for the homeowner. Off 6 to 24 months, (default = 12 months).

  • Page 71: Service Menus

    71 616 01 1017 02 service menus status the status screens will show all of the current operating parameters of each installed piece of equipment. Heat stage (furnace) displays stage of heat that the furnace is currently delivering. Off, low, high % capacity (modulating furnace only) electric heat (f...

  • Page 72: Airflow Cfm

    72 616 01 1017 02 off, low, med, high airflow cfm cubic feet per minute of air the blower is currently deliver­ ing. (model dependent) inducer rpm (90% furnaces only) inducer motor rpm value. Blower rpm actual rpm feedback from indoor blower motor. Lockout timer if a lockout timer is active, this wi...

  • Page 73: Outdoor Coil Temp

    73 616 01 1017 02 outdoor coil temp temperature of the outdoor unit coil (only available on 2­stage communicating outdoor units). ºf or ºc (default = ºf) last 10 system events this screen will show last 10 events that occurred throughout the system. Each entry has the time and date incident recorded...

  • Page 74

    74 616 01 1017 02.

  • Page 75: Run/fault History

    75 616 01 1017 02 run/fault history the indoor unit and outdoor unit (if communicating) have the following histories: cycle counters number of heat/cool/power cycles the unit has performed. Run timers lifetime hours of operation in heating, cooling, and how long the unit has been powered..

  • Page 76

    76 616 01 1017 02 appendix – wiring diagrams communicating indoor unit with communicating ac/hp s1 s2 dx+ r c dx- a b c d dx+ dx- c r indoor unit communicating ac or hp wall control green yellow white red.

  • Page 77

    77 616 01 1017 02 communicating indoor unit with with single stage non-communicating ac s1 s2 dx+ r c dx- a b c d indoor unit wall control green yellow white red oat oat sensor 1-stage ac com y/y2 c y.

  • Page 78

    78 616 01 1017 02 communicating indoor unit with single stage non-communicating hp s1 s2 dx+ r c dx- a b c d vs fan coil wall control green yellow white red oat oat sensor 1-stage hp w y c y r o w2 c r o.

  • Page 79

    79 616 01 1017 02 communicating indoor unit with two stage ac/hp s1 s2 dx+ r c dx- naxa00101db wall control green yellow white red oat sensor 2-stage ac or hp w2 y2 c y r y2 w2 c r a b c d vs fan coil oat dx+ r c dx- y g w o o g w1.

  • Page 80

    80 616 01 1017 02 non-communicating indoor unit with non-communicating outdoor naxa00101db green yellow white red oat sensor non-communicating outdoor w2 y2 c y r y2 w2 c r wall control oat dx+ r c dx- y g w o o g w1 c y/y2 r w2 g w1 dx+ r c dx- non-communicating indoor.

  • Page 81

    81 616 01 1017 02 einternational comfort products, llc po box 128 s lewisburg, tn 37091 usa.