VX3-HW-KT-W VX Series Wireless Energy Management Thermostat with an Occupancy Sensor and High Voltage HVAC Controller INSTALLATION MANUAL SEPTEMBER 2020
Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin...................................................................................................6 1.1 Equipment Nomenclature................................................................................... 6 1.2 Installation Considerations.................................................................................. 7 1.3 Installation on a Bare Wall.................................................................................... 8 1.
Table of Contents Introduction 8. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................33 Verdant VX Series Energy Management Thermostats deliver unprecedented energy savings without compromising the comfort of occupants. Error Codes............................................................................................................. 33 Restoring Factory Settings............................................................................
Before You Begin Before You Begin Equipment Nomenclature Installation Considerations Before you begin installing Verdant equipment, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the various components that may be included in your shipment. Selecting the appropriate installation location of the thermostat and any accessories is crucial to the proper operation of your Verdant energy management system.
Before You Begin Before You Begin Installation on a Bare Wall Installation Using a Wallplate ➤ Select the appropriate installation location for the thermostat. Refer to installation considerations section of this manual; ➤ Select the appropriate installation location for the thermostat.
Network Installation Connecting the Antenna Module NOTICE TO ENABLE NETWORKING CAPABILITIES OF THE VX THERMOSTAT, REFER TO THE “NETWORK INSTALLATION” SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORKED THERMOSTATS, ENSURE THAT THE ONLINE CONNECTION KIT IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET. THE ONLINE CONNECTION KIT MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN INTERNET PORT WITH A PRIVATE IP ADDRESS WITH DHCP ACTIVE.
Network Installation Network Installation Connecting the Ethernet Cable Powering on the Server ➤ Connect the Server to the LAN port with the supplied RJ-45 cable. ➤ Plug the Server into an electrical outlet with the supplied power cord. TO PREVENT POWER RELATED ISSUES, PLUG THE SERVER INTO A UPS (UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY) UNIT.
Network Installation HVAC Controller Installation Configuring the Online Connection Kit High voltage HVAC Controller installation ➤ Ensure the Online Connection Kit is receiving a Private or Static IP address via DHCP Server. A public IP will not work; ➤ Ensure that the MAC address is properly Whitelisted if it needs to bypass a login (splash) page to be able to reach the internet. The MAC address is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the Online Connection Kit.
HVAC Controller Installation Thermostat Installation High voltage HVAC Controller installation (cont’d) Mounting the Thermostat to the Wall The thermostat can control units using line voltage valves (heating and cooling) and 2 fan speeds.
Thermostat Configuration Thermostat Configuration Configuring the Thermostat Accessing the Configuration Screen With the thermostat and HVAC unit powered, follow the configuration instructions to correctly configure the thermostat. ➤ Ensure the thermostat is powered and faceplate removed; ➤ Press the config button; To ensure proper operation of the HVAC unit, complete the following steps.
Thermostat Configuration Thermostat Configuration Pairing the Thermostat and HVAC Controller Setting the MESH ID Each wireless thermostat must be paired with an individual HVAC Controller during installation. The thermostat will begin a 30 second countown as it searches for the closest HVAC Controller to it. The HVAC Controller ID is located on the case.
Thermostat Configuration Thermostat Configuration Entering the Room Number Configuring the Equipment Settings Enter the room number by changing the characters on the screen. Available characters include digits 0-9 and letters A-F. To distinguish between two or more thermostats in the same unit, enter as follows: Thermostat 1: 00100 Thermostat 2: 0100A Enter the equipment code by changing the digits on the screen. Refer to the table below.
Thermostat Configuration Thermostat Configuration Configuring the Energy Saving Settings Setting the thermostat clock HOURS MINUTES ➤ Press the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the energy savings preset. Set the thermostat clock to current time in 24h (Military Time) format. ➤ Press the F|C button to advance to the next menu.
Thermostat Configuration Thermostat Maintenance Testing the Thermostat Replacing Thermostat Batteries Following the thermostat configuration, test if the thermostat is controlling the HVAC unit. The low battery indicator will be displayed on the thermostat screen when it is necessary to replace batteries in the thermostat. ➤ Ensure the thermostat is powered and the faceplate is on.
Configuring & Managing Accessories Configuring & Managing Accessories Accessing the Sensor Setup Menu Activating a Sensor With the thermostat and HVAC unit powered, follow the sensor configuration instructions to correctly configure the sensors.
Configuring & Managing Accessories Configuring & Managing Accessories Discovering an Active Sensor Configuring the Functionality of a Sensor The thermostat will display the first sensor discovered in the pairing process. Ensure that the unique device number displayed on the screen matches the unique ID found on the sensor. The user must configure the type of sensor being paired with the HVAC Controller. Use the table below to configure the correct sensor functionality.
Configuring & Managing Accessories Troubleshooting Completing the Sensor Setup Error Codes ➤ Press the FAN button to pair the sensor with the thermostat.Press the ON/OFF button to exit the sensor setup screen. ERR 1 Thermostat Temperature Sensor Hardware Defect ERR 2 Thermostat Radio Hardware Defect ERR 3 Thermostat Radio Software Defect ERR 4 No link with the HVAC Controller ERR 5 Thermostat Memory Defect The thermostat will countdown from thirty (30) seconds.
Troubleshooting Guide APPENDIX 1 - Energy Saving Presets Restoring Factory Settings Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 2 2 2 1st Stage Differential Cool 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 5 If there are reported errors or configuration issues, the user may restore factory settings to return the thermostat to its default parameters.
APPENDIX 2 - Glossary “Automatic Fan Control Mode” - fan runs only when there is a demand for heating or cooling; “Manual Fan Control Mode” - guest can select between automatic or continuous fan operation; “Minimum Set point” - minimum temperature that a guest can request; “Maximum Set point” - maximum temperature that a guest can request; “Auto Changeover Set Point Offset” - the difference between the guest-selected set point and the heat and cool changeover temperatures; “1st Stage Differential - Heat” -
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.
Technical Specifications Case Dimensions (Imperial) Case Dimensions (Metric) Screen Dimensions (Imperial) Screen Dimensions (Metric) Operating Voltage Thermostat HVAC Controller 4.02 x 5.51” x 0.93” 4.84” x 2.76” x 1.02” 102mm x 140mm x 23.5mm 98mm x 54mm x 19mm 3.63” x 2.
