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Salus RT500 Instruction Manual
Summary of RT500
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Instruction manual model no rt500 digital room thermostat 2 salus rt500 manual 002:89 23/11/10 11:06 page 1.
Page 2: Product Compliance
Rt500 instruction manual 2 product compliance this product complies with the essential requirements of the following ec directives: • electro-magnetic compatibility directive 2004/108/ec • low voltage directive 2006/95/eec • ec marking directive 93/68/eec safety information these instructions are ap...
Page 3: Introduction
Rt500 instruction manual 3 introduction a programmable thermostat is a device that combines the functions of both a room thermostat and heating controller into a single unit. The programmable thermostat is used to switch the heating system in your home on and off as needed. It works by controlling t...
Page 4: Installation
Installation please read the important safety information at the start of this manual before you begin to install the thermostat. The ideal position to locate the rt500 thermostat is about 1.5m above floor level, in a location where the thermostat is accessible, reasonably lit and free from extremes...
Page 5: Backplate Connections
Backplate connections terminal description backplate l mains live sl switched live (normally open contact) earth parking (no electrical connection) after installing the backplate in a suitable location, wiring connections can be made as shown above. The following criteria apply to the installation: ...
Page 6: Jumper Settings
Jumper settings changes to the jumper settings should only be made by the engineer carrying out the installation or other qualified person. The installer should select the jumper position required if changes need to be made to the factory default settings. These jumpers are found on the rear of the ...
Page 7: After Installation
After installation after completing installation and powering up the rt500 for the first time the thermostat will behave in the following way: all the indicators on the display and the backlight will be turned on for two seconds. After two seconds, the rt500 will then operate in normal mode (normal ...
Page 8: User Interface and Controls
After power on, the thermostat will operate in normal mode • the set point temperature is reset to the default setting • the room temperature display is updated within 5 seconds • the control process starts • the programme number is updated to indicate the running program if the reset button is pres...
Page 9: Operation
User control function summary k ey / operation symbol functions up key increases the selected setting down key decreases the selected setting backlight / manually turns on the lcd backlight frost key for 5 seconds, or activates / deactivates frost protection select key selects a clock or programme s...
Page 10: Setting The Time
Setting the time press and hold set and select when the rt500 is in normal mode for three seconds to enter the clock setting mode. Release both keys and the display will look like the image below: the time and day are displayed along with a set indicator, with all other indicators cleared from the d...
Page 11: Programming The Rt500
Programming the rt500 the rt500 offers great versatility with its programming options, allowing the user to programme the unit to operate on a 5/2 or 7 day control cycle. The programmable thermostat has a default set of programmes that have been designed to meet the needs of most users. If these def...
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Press the select key to confirm the weekday or weekend selection. Once this is set, the ‘hour’ will flash to indicate that it is the selected item and is the next item to be adjusted: press the up or down key to adjust the hour setting to the desired value, and confirm your selection by pressing the...
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7 day mode the rt500 also offers a 7 day programming mode, which allows you to programme five different sets of time and set point temperatures for each day of the week to give a total of 35 separate programme settings. To review or change a programme, press the set key when the rt500 is in normal m...
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Pressing the select key allows you to step through each of the items to be reviewed or adjusted within the programmes in the following sequence: programme function sequence 1 hour minutes set point temperature 2 hour minutes set point temperature 3 hour minutes set point temperature 4 hour minutes s...
Page 15: Frost Protection
Frost protection to enable the frost protection mode, press and hold the backlight / frost button for three seconds with the rt500 in normal mode. Once frost protection is enabled, the set point temperature is automatically set to 5°c to provide protection from the risk of freezing. Whenever frost p...
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Reviewing set point temperature you can view the set point temperature at any time by pressing either the up or down key. When any programme is running, the lcd display will show the programme set point temperature with the set indicator displayed: when operating in frost protection mode, the lcd di...
Page 17: Temporary Override
Temporary override it is possible to temporarily override the current set temperature of the rt500. There are two ways to do this: • while reviewing set point temperature: pressing the up or down key while reviewing the set point temperature will increase or decrease the set point temperature in 0.5...
Page 18: Other Functions and Controls
Other functions and controls backlight the backlight of the rt500 is switched on automatically whenever any of the keys are pressed. The backlight will remain illuminated for approximately 5 seconds after the last key press, except if you are changing the set point temperature – in this case, the ba...
Page 19: Sleep Mode
Sleep mode by pressing both the up and down keys together, the rt500 will enter sleep mode. In this mode, all the rt500 functions will be paused to save battery power. While in sleep mode: • the lcd display will be blank. • all output from the thermostat will be turned off immediately. • the clock w...
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance the rt500 programmable thermostat requires no special maintenance. Periodically, the outer casing can be wiped clean using a dry cloth (please do not use solvents, polishes, detergents or abrasive cleaners, as these can damage the thermostat). There are no user serviceable parts within t...
Page 21: Product Specification
Product specification model: rt500 type: electronic programmable thermostat, designed for volt free heating applications. Programming programming modes: user selectable for 5/2 or 7 day option number of programmes: five (5) user programmes plus factory default programme. Override facility: user sele...
Page 22: Clock
Clock accuracy: ± 1 minute per month display: 12 hour frost protection setting: 5 ºc switching switching voltage: 230v ac, 50hz switching current: 3a resistive, 1a inductive contact type: single pole single throw (spst) power source power source: 2 x aa alkaline batteries (don’t use rechargeable bat...
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Salus controls warrants that this product will be free from any defect in materials or workmanship, and shall perform in accordance with its specification, for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Salus controls sole liability for breach of this warranty will be (at its option) to repair...
Page 24: Sales
Email: sales@salus-tech.Com tel: 01226 323961 email: tech@salus-tech.Com tel: 01226 323961 sales : technical : salus controls plc, salus house, dodworth business park south, whinby road, dodworth, barnsley s75 3sp salus-tech. Salus rt500 manual 002:89 23/11/10 11:06 page 24.