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Table of Contents Table of Contents Setup and Configuration ....................................................................................3 Front Panel Components .......................................................................................... 3 Display ............................................................................................................................ 3 Navigation Buttons ...............................................................................................
Table of Contents Changing the Temperature Scale .................................................................................. 29 Changing the Date and Time Format ............................................................................ 30 Changing the Backlight Settings ................................................................................... 30 Disabling the Filter Change Reminder...........................................................................
Setup and Configuration Setup and Configuration The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat provides the current temperature, controls and displays humidity, and displays the current outdoor temperature. The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat displays this information on a 3.5" (8.89 cm) color display. In addition, the ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat provides the current day's weather forecast along with a five-day forecast, driven from AMX’s i!-Weather application.
Setup and Configuration Navigation Buttons The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat is equipped with three tactile buttons that support the thermostat’s main functions and its backlight options. When you press any button, the display backlight lights up for 30 seconds. The Navigation buttons are used to change various parameters on the thermostat, including the temperature setpoints. These buttons are located beneath the faceplate.
Setup and Configuration Current Weather Screen FIG. 3 Current Weather screen The Current Weather screen (FIG. 3) displays a detailed description of the day’s weather forecast. This screen includes the outdoor temperature, the expected high and low temperatures for the current day, the wind chill/heat index temperature, the wind direction and speed, the percent humidity, the dew point, and barometric pressure.
Setup and Configuration 5-Day Forecast Screen FIG. 4 5-Day Forecast screen The 5-Day Forecast screen (FIG. 4) displays the high and low temperatures and the expected weather condition for each of the next five days. The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat receives this information from AMX’s i!-Weather service. This screen is view-only. You can disable this screen so it does not appear when you navigate through the thermostat’s screens.
Setup and Configuration Thermostat Mode Screen FIG. 5 Thermostat Mode screen The Thermostat Mode screen (FIG. 5) displays a menu providing a list that enables you to navigate to other screens to create settings for different times and occasions. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. The Mode/Select button selects the highlighted item. This screen returns to the main screen after a 20-second timeout.
Setup and Configuration Hold Mode Screen FIG. 6 Hold Mode screen The Hold Mode screen (FIG. 6) displays options that enable you to set the heating and cooling setpoints for your HVAC system. The thermostat uses the settings you establish on this screen when you enable Hold mode on the Program Mode Setting and Vacation/Party Settings screens. Entering this screen automatically puts the unit into Hold mode. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options.
Setup and Configuration Program Mode Setting Screen FIG. 7 Program Mode Setting screen The Program Mode Setting screen (FIG. 7) enables you to set heating, cooling, humidify, and dehumidify setpoints for various times of the day for each day of the week. Entering this screen automatically puts the unit into Program mode.You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. The Mode/Select button selects the highlighted item.
Setup and Configuration Vacation/Party Settings Screen FIG. 8 Vacation/Party Settings screen The Vacation/Party Settings screen (FIG. 8) enables you to set heating, cooling, humidify, and dehumidify setpoints for a specific duration of time, in days or hours. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. The Mode/Select button selects the highlighted item. You can then use the navigation buttons to change the setting of the highlighted option.
Setup and Configuration Settings Screen FIG. 9 Settings screen The Settings screen (FIG. 9) enables you to establish settings for the fan and filter, and enables you to switch between heating and cooling. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. The Mode/Select button selects the highlighted item. You can then use the navigation buttons to change the setting of the highlighted option. Pressing Mode/Select again highlights the next available option.
Setup and Configuration Security Code Screen FIG. 10 Security Code screen The Security Code screen (FIG. 10) enables you to enter the security code for the thermostat. Without entering a security code, the user cannot have access to advanced setup features or make changes to the user preferences. The default security code is 1988. Pressing the Up/Down arrow buttons increases or decreases the numeric value in the highlighted box.
Setup and Configuration User Preferences Screen FIG. 11 User Preferences screens The User Preferences screens (FIG. 11) enable you to establish personal preference settings for the thermostat including temperature scale, date and time format, and brightness level. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. The Mode/Select button selects the highlighted item. You can then use the navigation buttons to change the setting of the highlighted option.
Setup and Configuration User Preferences Screen Options (Cont.) Humidity Offset The humidity offset enables you to customize the humidity shown on the display. You can set the humidity offset in 1° increments. The default humidity offset is 0. Button Lockout Enables you to allow certain buttons on the thermostat to be completely or partially disabled. Opens the Button Lockout screen. See Button Lockout Screen section on page 14 for more information.
Setup and Configuration Button Lockout Screen Options (Cont.) Mode Lock Enables you to lock the current mode setting so you cannot change it. Mode Lock Time Enables you to enter an amount of time in minutes in which you want the mode lock to last. You can set the time limit to any value between 0 and 60 minutes. Exit Returns you to the Main screen. Change Security Code Screen FIG. 13 Change Security Code screen The Change Security Code screen (FIG.
Setup and Configuration Advanced Setup Screen FIG. 14 Advanced Setup screens The Advanced Setup screens (FIG. 14) enable you to indicate the type of HVAC system you are using, activate temperature sensors, and set the date for the thermostat. The thermostat automatically computes the day of the week based on the date you input. These settings should be set when the thermostat is initially installed, and should not need to be updated with regular use.
Setup and Configuration Pressing Mode/Select again highlights the next available option. The following table lists the options on the Vacation/Party Settings screen: Advanced Setup Screen Options HVAC System Enables you to set the type of HVAC you are using. The thermostat defaults to One Stg Furnace. For a list of HVAC System types, refer to the Wiring the Thermostat section on page 5 of the ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat Operation/Reference Guide.
Setup and Configuration AxLink Communications Screen FIG. 15 AxLink Communications screen The AxLink Communications screen (FIG. 15) enables you to set the address of the AxLink device with which you want the thermostat to communicate. The AxLink address distinguishes a device on the AxLink bus from all other devices. Valid AxLink addresses are 1-255. Address 0 belongs to the Master. The default setting for the ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat is 1.
Setup and Configuration Thermostat Setup Screen FIG. 16 Thermostat Setup screens The Thermostat Setup screens (FIG. 16) enable you to set temperature differentials between the heating and cooling setpoints. On this screen, you can also set the balance point if you have a single or dual stage heat pump system. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. The Mode/Select button selects the highlighted item.
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Operating the Thermostat Operating the Thermostat This chapter provides step-by-step procedures for changing the settings and activating specific options on the thermostat. Viewing the Daily Forecast The Main screen of the ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat displays the current date, time, and indoor temperature. You can also view the current heating and cooling setpoints you have set and the humidity percentage.
Operating the Thermostat FIG. 18 5-Day Forecast screen You can disable the forecast screens so they do not appear when you navigate through the thermostat’s screens. See the Disabling the Forecast Screens section on page 32 for more information. Setting the Temperature You can create the heating and cooling setpoints on the Hold Mode screen. Setting the temperature on this screen creates a constant heating and cooling setpoint that runs as long as you have these setpoints enabled.
Operating the Thermostat 7. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 8. Press Mode/Select to access the 5-Day Forecast screen. 9. Press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Mode screen (see FIG. 20). FIG. 20 Thermostat Mode screen 10. Use the navigation buttons to select Program, and press Mode/Select to access the Program Mode Setting screen (see FIG. 21). FIG. 21 Program Mode Setting screen 11. Use the navigation buttons to select Enable.
Operating the Thermostat Programming the Thermostat When programming the thermostat, you can set the heating, cooling, humidify, and dehumidify setpoints for various times of the day for each day of the week. There are four periods of the day for which you can create temperature and humidity setpoints. The four periods are Wake, Leave, Return, and Sleep. You can change the start time for each period to adjust the settings for your personal schedule.
Operating the Thermostat Creating Vacation/Party Settings Vacation/Party settings enable you to create heating, cooling, humidify, and dehumidify setpoints for a set period of time, in days or hours. When the time limit expires, the thermostat uses the previous program or hold mode settings you set. Perform the following steps to create vacation/party settings: 1. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 2. Press Mode/Select to access the 5-Day Forecast screen. 3.
Operating the Thermostat Turning Off the HVAC System Perform the following steps to turn off the HVAC system: 1. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 2. Press Mode/Select to access the 5-Day Forecast screen. 3. Press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Mode screen (see FIG. 20). 4. Use the navigation buttons to select System On/Off, and press Mode/Select to toggle between turning the HVAC system on or off.
Operating the Thermostat FIG. 23 Settings screen 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Filter. 6. Press Mode/Select to toggle the Filter setting between 30, 60, 90, or 120 days. Switching Your HVAC System Between Heating and Cooling This option enables you to toggle the HVAC system setting between heating and cooling. Perform the following steps to switch your HVAC system between heating and cooling: 1. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 2.
Operating the Thermostat Changing User Preferences Accessing Advanced Setup Options Perform the following steps to access advanced setup options: 1. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 2. Press Mode/Select to access the 5-Day Forecast screen. 3. Press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Mode screen. 4. Use the navigation buttons to select Settings, and press Mode/Select to access the Settings screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6.
Operating the Thermostat 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen. See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. 8. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second User Preferences screen. 9. On the second User Preferences screen, use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the third User Preferences screen. 10.
Operating the Thermostat 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen (see FIG. 26). See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. FIG. 26 User Preferences screen (1 of 3) 8. Press Mode/Select to toggle the temperature scale setting between Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C). Changing the Date and Time Format The thermostat allows you to choose one of three formats for displaying the date. You can choose between MMDDYY, DDMMYY, and YYDDMM.
Operating the Thermostat 4. Use the navigation buttons to select Settings, and press Mode/Select to access the Settings screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6. Press Mode/Select to access the Security Code screen. 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen (see FIG. 26). See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. 8.
Operating the Thermostat 8. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second User Preferences screen (see FIG. 27). 9. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Filter Change Reminder. 10. Press Mode/Select to toggle the Filter Change Reminder setting between Enable and Disable. Disabling the Weather Alert Icon A weather alert message is sent by the NI Master to report active weather alerts and when a weather alert in cancelled.
Operating the Thermostat Disabling the Screen Saver The thermostat has a screen saver option which you can turn to avoid screen burn. The screen saver activates after 20 seconds without any user input, and displays the current room temperature moving around the screen on a black background. The screen saver is automatically enabled when the thermostat is installed. Perform these steps to disable the screen saver: 1. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 2.
Operating the Thermostat 9. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Button Lockout. 10. Press Mode/Select to access the Button Lockout screen (see FIG. 29). FIG. 29 Button Lockout screen (1 of 2) 11. With Button Lockout highlighted, press Mode/Select to toggle the button lockout setting between Lock and Unlock. Locking the Temperature Settings You can lock the temperature settings on the thermostat so no one can change them.
Operating the Thermostat Locking the Fan Settings You can lock the fan settings on the thermostat so no one can change them. When you lock the fan settings, you must set an amount of time for the settings to be locked. You can set the time limit to any amount of time between 0 and 60 minutes. After the time limit expires, the fan settings automatically unlock and can be changed again. Perform the following steps to lock the fan settings: 1.
Operating the Thermostat 3. Press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Mode screen. 4. Use the navigation buttons to select Settings, and press Mode/Select to access the Settings screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6. Press Mode/Select to access the Security Code screen. 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen. See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. 8.
Operating the Thermostat FIG. 31 Advanced Setup screen (1 of 2) 11. With HVAC System highlighted, press Mode/Select to indicate the type of HVAC system you are using. Changing the Type of Fossil Fuel The thermostat gives you the option to indicate the type of fossil fuel your HVAC system uses. You can choose from Gas and Electric. Perform these steps to change the type of fossil fuel: 1. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 2.
Operating the Thermostat 4. Use the navigation buttons to select Settings, and press Mode/Select to access the Settings screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6. Press Mode/Select to access the Security Code screen. 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen. See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. 8.
Operating the Thermostat Activating the On-board Humidity Sensor The thermostat comes installed with an internal on-board humidity sensor. You can use this sensor to report room humidity. You can also turn off the internal on-board humidity sensor if you do not want to use it. Perform the following steps to activate the on-board humidity sensor: 1. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 2. Press Mode/Select to access the 5-Day Forecast screen. 3.
Operating the Thermostat FIG. 32 Advanced Setup screen (2 of 2) 12. With Mon highlighted, press Mode/Select to change the number of the current month. 13. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Day, and press Mode/Select to activate it. 14. Press Mode/Select to change the current day. 15. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Yr, and press Mode/Select to activate it. 16. Press Mode/Select to change the current year. 17. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Hour, and press Mode/Select to activate it.
Operating the Thermostat 11. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second Advanced Setup screen. 12. Use the navigation buttons to highlight AxLink Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the AxLink Communications screen (see FIG. 33). FIG. 33 AxLink Communications screen 13. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the numbers until you reach the first digit in the code, and press Mode/Select to move to the next digit in the code. 14.
Operating the Thermostat 9. On the second User Preferences screen, use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the third User Preferences screen. 10. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Advanced Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the Advanced Setup screen. 11. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second Advanced Setup screen. 12.
Operating the Thermostat 10. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Advanced Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the Advanced Setup screen. 11. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second Advanced Setup screen. 12. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Thermostat Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Setup screen (see FIG. 34). 13. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Deadband, and press Mode/Select. 14.
Operating the Thermostat 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6. Press Mode/Select to access the Security Code screen. 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen. See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. 8. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second User Preferences screen. 9.
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