R C O M M U N I C A T I N G S Y S T E M Communicating Wall Control With Wi- Fir Capability Owner’s Manual TSTAT0201CW U.S. Patent No. 7,243,004 U.S. Patent No. 7,775,452 All trademarks are the property of the respective owners. Wi-Fi ® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Day and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fan Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hold Current Temperature . . . . . . .
Introduction CONGRATULATIONS! Your decision to choose the Observerr Control puts you in a select group of homeowners who understand the value of precise comfort control and appreciate the simplicity of an easy-to-use, intuitive, control. Your new Observer Control offers high quality comfort technology. Please take a few moments to review this manual.
Actual Outdoor temperature (if applicable) System mode: OFF, HEAT, COOL, AUTO or EMHT (if applicable) Fan mode: AUTO, LOW, MED or HIGH (is applicable) Heat To setting (Zone specific if applicable) Cool To settings (Zone specific if applicable) Set Day and Time A14558 To set the current time and date, press TIME/DATE button, opens up new screen which allows user to select time zone, time date setting and Internet Time synchronization screens.
A150183 Choose either Set Date/Time (manual) or Internet Time Synchronization (automatic). When choosing to automatically set the time and date from the Internet, you MUST also set the time zone on the Set Time Zone screen. NOTE: Enabling Daylight Savings Time (DST) is a manual setting that advances the wall control internal clock setting by one hour when DST is set to On; the clock is set back to Standard time when DST is set to Off.
A150185 A150184 Manually setting the Time and Date is only necessary if the user has NOT chosen to automatically synchronize the time and date from the Internet, or if an Internet connection is not 6 616 02 1019 01
available. To set the time and date manually, choose the Set Date / Time option. Under date, you can select the month, day, or year buttons; then use the ▲ and ▼ to select the appropriate date. Under 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 24 HR clock format. Finally, you can choose whether you observe day light savings time by pressing the ON or OFF button.
Off: Heating and cooling systems are off Auto: Observer® Control automatically selects heating or cooling to maintain your comfort during transitional heating and cooling seasons Heat: Observer® Control operates only the heating system Cool: Observer® Control operates only the cooling system 8 616 02 1019 01
Emergency Heat: Only electric heat will be used for heating (only for heat pump with auxiliary heat) NOTE: The fan may operate even though the system Mode is set to OFF, if the Fan Mode is set to a condition other than AUTO. Fan Setting The Observer® Control allows you to adjust the fan speed during continuous fan operation.
Press FAN, then select the desired fan speed; then press DONE LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH AUTO: Fan only runs when the heating or cooling system is running. Fan Airflow is not selectable by zone. When continuous fan is used, all zones will be open. NOTE: Low, Medium, and High airflows will only be available when a communicating indoor unit is installed. Hold Current Temperature The Observer® Control allows you to maintain your current temperature by overriding the program schedule.
To go back to your programmed schedule, simply press the RESUME button. NOTE: For Zoning, overriding the program schedule can be done for each individual zone by pressing the Zone name button. The HOLD / RESUME override program schedule can be independently selected for each zone.
Adjusting Temperature (Temporary Hold) The Observer® Control allows you to adjust the indoor temperature at any time, overriding the programmed schedule. Heating To change the heating set point, press HEAT TO; then use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to set the desired temperature.
An override time will be displayed on the right side of the screen. You can change the override time in 15-minute increments by pressing the arrows below the time. When you have completed your changes, press DONE. NOTE: If the schedule is already set to HOLD or HOLD UNTIL, the Until option will not be shown on this screen. Cooling To change the cooling set point, press COOL TO; then use the arrow buttons to set the desired temperature.
An override time will be displayed on the right side of the screen. You can change the override time in 15-minute increments by pressing the arrows below the time. When you have completed your changes, press DONE. NOTE: For Zoning, temporarily overriding the program schedule can be done for each individual zone by pressing the Zone name button. The HEAT TO / COOL TO override feature can be independently selected for each zone. Setup From the Home Screen, press SETUP to access the Basic Setup Screen.
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Screen/Zones From the BASIC SETUP screen; press SCREEN/ZONES. From this screen, you will have the option to adjust the screen brightness by pressing the ADJUST BRIGHTNESS button. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select your desired screen brightness. Press DONE to return to normal operation. To clean your screen, press the CLEAN SCREEN button.
the display without changing settings. After 30 seconds, the screen will return to the main screen and become active. Zone Status To view the status of each zone, press Zone Status to see the current Temperature and Damper Position for each of your installed zones. In addition, the current temperature from the Leaving Air Sensor will also be displayed on this screen.
NOTE: Please see the Zoning section for more information regarding the features available with Observer® Zoning System. Zone Names Press Zone Names to customize the descriptions for each of your installed zones. NOTE: In order to activate the Key Board, press each individual Zone name. Zone names can be up to eight characters in length.
Press Done to save your changes. Schedule Determine Your Comfort Schedule Before you program your Observer® Control, take a moment to plan your comfort schedule. Each day is divided into four time periods: WAKE, DAY, EVE, and SLEEP. You can select a different heating and cooling temperature for each time period, based on your daily or weekly schedule. Programming Your Comfort Schedule The Observer® Control gives you flexibility in how to create your comfort schedule.
A14558 2. Press ▲ under “All Days”, then press EDIT.
3. Press PERIOD; then use the ▲ or ▼ to select the period to change.
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 cooling temperature for that period. 7. Press SAVE to save your new schedule and exit (or press CANCEL to exit without saving.) NOTE: For Zoning Follow Steps 1 – 7 for each individual Zone using the ▲ / ▼ arrows to select the desired zone.
Weekday/Weekend You can create a schedule for your work week and a separate schedule for the weekend. 1.
2. Press ▲ under “Weekday/Weekend”; then press EDIT to modify the weekday schedule. To modify the weekend schedule, press the WEEKEND button.
3. Press PERIOD; then use the ▲ or ▼ to select the period to change. 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 cooling temperature for that period. 7. Press SAVE to save your new schedule and exit (or press CANCEL to exit without saving.
NOTE: For Zoning Follow Steps 1 – 7 for each individual Zone using the ▲ / ▼ arrows to select the desired zone.
Each Day You can create a different schedule for each day of the week. 1. Press SETUP, then SCHEDULE 2. Press ▲ under “Each Day”; then press EDIT to modify the schedule for that day. To modify a different day, press one of the day buttons on the bottom to scroll through the week to find the day you wish to change.
3. Press PERIOD; then use the ▲ or ▼ to select the period to change. 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 cooling temperature for that period. 7. Press SAVE to save your new schedule and exit (or press CANCEL to exit without saving.
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Humidity Settings The Observer® Control allows you to manually set your humidity set points to manage your comfort levels. If you have a humidifier installed, press SETUP; then press HUMIDITY. Under HUMIDIFICATION, use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select your desired humidity level during heating mode. Press DONE to return to normal operation. During warm weather periods, under DEHUMIDIFICATION, use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select your desired humidity level during cooling mode.
Dealer Info Upon installation of your Observer® Control, your Servicing Dealer has the option of inserting their contact information into the wall control for your convenience. This information can include the Servicing Dealers name, phone number and website (if applicable). Press Dealer Info from the Basic Setup screen to view the contact information for your Servicing Dealer.
A14558 To access the Lockout, Sounds and Reminders options, click in the MORE arrow and go to the second screen of Basic Setup options.
Keypad Lock You can lock the Observer® Control to help avoid inadvertent changes to your settings. A14558 A14561 Press SETUP; press MORE, then press LOCKOUT. To enable the lockout feature, press the ON button.
After you have enabled the lockout feature, please select a 4-digit code to be used to unlock the Observer® Control. Press DONE to return to normal operation. Once the lockout feature is active, to unlock the screen press anywhere on the screen to be prompted to enter your 4-digit code. If your 4-digit code is entered successfully, the screen will show a validation message and return you to the main screen.
Sounds Press Sounds from the Basic Setup screen to adjust the Volume and Sound Type heard from your Observer® control.
Reminders Reminder messages alert you to when it is time to replace your filter. The reminders will be sent after the number of hours of system operation shown on this screen. For example, if you have your fan set for continuous operation (Fan Mode = On, Low, Med, or High) the fan will operate for approximately 720 hours per month. When your alert appears on the screen, press the REMINDER button. After you have replaced your filter hit the RESET button to start the clock on your next replacement.
Zoning Features When installed as a complete Observer® Zoning System, the Observer Control can be installed as a Master Control with up to five additional sensors. Sensor options can include any combination of the following: OR Room Sensor Zone Sensor When installed as a complete Zoning System, the Master Zone Control will serve as the central location for controlling the temperature and schedule for each individual zone.
From the Setup menu, you can program a comfort schedule for each individual zone by using the ▲/ ▼ button to select the corresponding zone.
NOTE: See the Schedule section for complete details. When the Observer® Control is installed as a Zone Sensor, the overall functionality of the control and screens available will be different from those found on the Master Zone Control. From each individual Zone Sensor, you can override the program schedule by using the Hold, Heat To or Cool To settings for each zone which can be accessed by pressing the Zone Name button located in the bottom left hand section of the Home Screen.
NOTE: See Adjusting Temperature (Temporary Hold) and Hold Current Temperature sections for complete details. The basic information displayed on the Home Screen of the Zone Sensor consists of the following: . . Current schedule period: WAKE, DAY, EVE, or SLEEP Z NOTE: Use the Master Control to setup Schedules for each individual Zone . .
Fan mode: AUTO, LOW, MED or HIGH Z NOTE: Any changes to the System Mode from the Zone Sensor are global in nature and will impact the entire system.
Screen/Zones: Under this Basic Setup Screen, you will have the option to Adjust Brightness, Clean Screen or change the Zone Name. Sounds: Under this menu selection, you will have the option to adjust the Volume and Sound Type heard from the individual Zone Sensor.
Humidity: From this menu selection, you will have the option to adjust the Humidity settings for the entire system. NOTE: Any changes to the Humidity settings from the Zone Sensor are system specific and will be applied to all zones. NOTE: The main wall control has the only humidity sensor in the system. Ensure that it has been installed in an area where it can properly sense humidity.
Version Selecting this menu option will display the Model Number, Serial Number, and Software version for the individual Zone Sensor. A14558 For example only. Actual entries will vary.
Software Updates We will periodically issue software updates for the Observer® Communicating Wall Control. Updates are usually made to support new HVAC equipment that are added to our product line; so you will likely not need them, unless you upgrade your comfort system. Ask your dealer if a particular software update applies to your system, and ask him to update your wall control for you, if required.
Setting Up Remote Access and Wi-Fi® Connection The Observer® communicating wall control, model TSTAT0201CW, can connect through an in-home Wi-Fi® network to connect to the Internet. If the in-home Wi-Fi network or router is found to be incompatible with the Observer wall control, an Observer Wireless Access Point (NAXA00101WA) or any other compatible wireless router can be installed to establish Wi-Fi connectivity. See the Installation Instructions for details.
representations or warranties, express or implied, including, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or use, about the compatibility of the user’s computer/network, or mobile device, with the Observer wall control, and/or the MyObserverComfort web server, with, and the availability of, the user’s Internet service provider or mobile device carrier service, or that the ability to remotely access and adjust the settings of the Obse
A14560 A14520 S 48 Select the WIRELESS button from the Basic Setup screen 616 02 1019 01
A14521 S S S Make sure the Wi-Fi® connection is enabled, by touching ENABLED. Select Setup Wireless Connection to scan for a wireless network. You do not need to select the Manually Enter Access Point, or Advanced Settings, unless you have experience setting up Wi-Fi® networks. d Use the Manually Enter Access Point option if your SSID is hidden, or is otherwise secured. d Follow the on-screen prompts as required.
A14522 S Next, touch Scan for available access points. The following screen may pop-up momentarily and then the available wireless networks will be displayed. If no wireless networks are found, an information screen may be displayed allowing the user to manually enter the wireless information.
A150187 A150188 S S On the next screen look for the desired SSID of the router/access point. Press the arrow at the bottom right to see three more SSIDs. Press the Select button for the desired SSID. Then press the arrow in the bottom right.
A14524 S S The security settings, if any, for the selected network will be displayed. Usually auto-detect will correctly identify the mode of security used. A secured network will prompt for the Wi-Fi® security key. If the incorrect security mode appears on the Auto Detect button, press the Auto-Detect button and the Select Security selection screen will appear. A14525 S 52 Select the proper security mode.
S Pressing the Back button will return to the previous screen, with the updated security mode. S If a Wi-Fi® security key is shown as on the Security Settings screen, then select the Wireless Security Key bar and enter the security key. d Touch in the security key area, and the keyboard will appear. d Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the Wi-Fi security key, and then touch the arrow in the bottom right corner. d The progress screen will appear.
A14526 A14527 S 54 The control will inform you if the connection is successful. If so, touch DONE.
A14528 S S If the connection is unsuccessful, verify that the proper information has been entered before you touch RETRY. The control will attempt to connect with the information previously entered. To start the process from the beginning, press Done.
S When the connection to the MyObserverComfort web server (www.MyObserverComfort.com) has been established, the status screen will show Connected for both Wi-Fi® and the server. d Allow 15 minutes for the wall control to connect to the server. d Please call the help desk (available M-F 8am 5pm ET) at 877-591-8908 if you need help with Wi-Fi® set-up and connection to the MyObserverComfort server.
A14530 This screen will provide the information needed on the MyObserverComfort website (www.MyObserverComfort.com) during registration. Many people take a picture of this screen with their smartphone for easy reference when registering. For example only. Actual entries will vary. A14531 Click Done once you have copied this information.
Instructions for registering your wall control may be found on the Quick Start guide shipped with the product, or on the www.MyObserverComfort.com website. If you have any issues with connection or registration, please contact your servicing dealer or contact the help desk (available M-F, 8am - 5pm ET) at 877-591-8908. After you have registered your device, you will be able to manage your account from the www.MyObserverComfort.
