CARNES Comfort Control User manual

The Remote Thermostat Comfort Control is a
touch screen control that operates either as a
remote control or a thermostat to control airflow
into a space. The Remote Thermostat is battery
powered and communicates wirelessly to the
actuator using the FCC ISM 915MHz band.
The Remote Thermostat can be placed on a table
in a space or permanently attached to a wall.
Remote Thermostat
Comfort Control
User Manual
Rev A Nov 2014
Operating Modes
In remote control mode, airflow is controlled by the user and can be adjusted from 100%, fully open, to 0%, fully closed. The user
simply pushes the UP or DOWN key to control the amount of airflow into the space.
Remote Control Mode
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Menu
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Remote
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Menu
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Remote
Heat
Airflow displayed Airflow and temperature
displayed
In thermostat mode, airflow is controlled by the set point and room temperature, and whether the system is in heating or cooling. A
schedule can be programmed into the thermostat to control airflow for daytime and night time, or for days off.
Thermostat Mode
Indoors
Thermostat
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Set To
Hold
AM
edLink
Tu
Menu
Indoors
Thermostat
Linked
Set To
AM
Day
Tu
Schedule
Menu
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AM
Tu
Menu
Nite
Schedule
Thermostat
Hold Mode.
Thermostat controls
airflow.
Schedule Mode.
Thermostat controls
airflow and switches
between day or night
mode depending on the
schedule and the time of
day.
Night / Off Mode.
Thermostat sets the
damper to the Night
Time / Off Airflow
setting.
The Remote Thermostat can be operated in either Remote Control Mode or Thermostat Mode. For best
performance, operate in one mode - don’t repeatedly switch between modes.
Some systems may have controls that set certain limits, such as the discharge air temperature. Check with your
installer to see which mode, Remote Control or Thermostat, is best suited for your system.
Heat
Remote
Remote/Thermostat Actuator
LED indicator
Link switch
Important!
Form 17001

Remote Control Operation
After the Remote Thermostat and Actuator have been linked,
tested and installed by the installer, the Remote Thermostat is
ready for use. In Remote Control Operation, the airflow is
easily controlled by the user. The user presses the UP key to
increase airflow or presses the DOWN key to decrease
airflow. The airflow can be adjusted from 100% - the damper
is fully open, to 0% - the damper is fully closed, or anywhere
in between.
Indoors
Thermostat
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Set To
Hold
AM
edLink
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Menu
Linked
AM
Menu
If the Remote Thermostat is in Thermostat Mode, as shown in the
image, change to Remote Control Mode.
Changing to Remote Control Mode
Press and hold the THERMOSTAT Key
(shown in grey). The key will change to
Remote as shown in the previous image
and airflow will be displayed instead of
temperature.
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Make sure the Remote Thermostat is in
Remote Control Mode as shown in the
image.
The display indicates Remote (shown in grey)
and displays airflow instead of temperature
(shown in grey).
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Remote
Remote Control Mode
Remote Control - Airflow Displayed
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Linked
Remote
AM
Tu
Menu
Press the UP/DOWN keys to change the
damper position and airflow.
Linked
AM
Menu
Tu
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Remote
Heat
Remote Control - Airflow & Indoor
Temperature Displayed
This Remote Control shows airflow and temperature displayed
(shown in grey). See Option 7 to turn on temperature in the display.
This Remote Control shows only airflow displayed (shown in grey).
Press the UP/DOWN keys to change the
damper position and airflow.
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Heat
Heat
LCD Touchscreen
The remote thermostat has been designed for long battery life and will “sleep” when not in use to
maintain battery life. A moderate touch is recommended to “wake up” the remote thermostat. A
moderate, steady touch is recommended to operate the keys. Pressing hard will not make the thermostat
respond faster and may damage the LCD touchscreen.
Important!
1.
1.
The damper can be adjusted from 100%,
fully open, to 0%, fully closed, or a position
in between.
1.
The damper can be adjusted from 100%,
fully open, to 0%, fully closed, or a position
in between.

Thermostat Operation
In Thermostat mode, the Remote Thermostat automatically
controls the amount of airflow using the room temperature,
set point temperature and whether the system is in heating
or cooling.
The Remote Thermostat is preprogrammed with a seven day
schedule that the user can modify to a custom schedule. The
thermostat will adjust the amount of airflow depending on
the time and day of the week.
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Linked
Remote
AM
Menu
The Remote Thermostat is shown in the Remote Control mode.
Thermostat Modes
Press and hold the REMOTE Key (shown
in grey). The key will change to
Thermostat as shown below.
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Thermostat Hold Mode
In the Hold Mode, the thermostat controls airflow using the Indoor
temperature and the setpoint temperature set by the user. The
schedule feature is not used in the Hold Mode.
Press the UP/DOWN keys to set the
desired temperature. The thermostat
will adjust the airflow to reach the
setpoint temperature.
Indoors
Thermostat
oF
Set To
Hold
AM
edLink
Tu
Menu
In the Night Mode, the thermostat sets the damper to the Nighttime
position set in Option 5. The factory default is 50%. The thermostat
will go into Night mode at the time set in the schedule. The factory
default is 9:00 PM.
To change the temperature in night
mode, use the UP/DOWN keys to set the
desired temperature.
Thermostat Night Mode
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Linked
AM
Tu
Menu
Nite
Schedule
Thermostat
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Heat
Indoors
Thermostat
Linked
Set To
AM
Day
Tu
Schedule
Menu
oF
Thermostat Schedule Mode
In the Schedule Mode, the thermostat controls airflow using the
Indoor temperature and the setpoint temperature set by the user.
The thermostat will follow the default schedule or the schedule set
by the user.
Press the UP/DOWN keys to set the
temperature. The thermostat will adjust
the airflow to reach the setpoint
temperature.
Heat
Heat
Changing to Thermostat Mode
1.
1.
2. To select Schedule Mode, press and
hold the HOLD key (shown in grey).
1.
To select Hold Mode, press and hold the
SCHEDULE key (shown in grey).
2.
1.

The Remote Thermostat is preprogrammed with a seven day
schedule as shown below:
Changing the Schedule
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
Day
Night
7:00 AM
9:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM
7:00 AM 7:00 AM 7:00 AM 7:00 AM 7:00 AM
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Indoors
Thermostat
Linked
Set To
AM
Day
Tu
Schedule
Menu
oF
Displaying the Schedule
Press and hold the MENU key (shown in
grey) until the display changes to the
Monday, Day schedule and the UP /
DOWN keys are not displayed.
Set the Time of Day
Press the Time (shown in grey).
Press here
Indoors
Thermostat
Schedule
oF
Set To
AM
Day
edLink
Tu
Menu
AM
Menu Next
Enter
AM
Next
Enter
Menu
Mo
AM
Menu Next
Enter
Changing the Day and Night Schedule
Indoors
Thermostat
Linked
Set To
AM
AM
Day
Day
Tu
Mo
Schedule
Schedule
Menu
Menu
oF
Next
Enter
Press and hold the MENU key (shown in
grey) until the display changes to the
Monday, Day schedule and the UP /
DOWN keys are displayed.
The Remote Thermostat is shown in Thermostat Mode / Schedule.
1.
Press the NEXT key to display the Day
and Night schedule for each day.
2.
Or press ENTER if you have no more
changes.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
.
Day start time for Monday.
Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the
Press NEXT to go to the Night start time
for Monday and use the UP / DOWN
keys to change the Night start time.
To set the schedule for a day off, select the
correct day of the week. Use the UP key to
scroll to OFF which follows 11:45 PM for the
Day start time.
Or press and hold NEXT to go to the
next schedule you want to change.
Setting Hour
Setting the Day
Setting the Minute
Press the UP / DOWN key to set the hour.
1.
2.
3.
Press NEXT to save the changes and to
continue on to change the minute.
Or, press ENTER to save the time and
return to normal operation.
Press the UP / DOWN key to set the
minute.
1.
2.
3.
Press NEXT to save the changes and to
continue on to change the day of the
week.
Or, press ENTER to save the time and
return to normal operation.
Press the UP / DOWN key to set the day.
1.
2. Press ENTER to save the change and
return to normal operation.

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Menu
Installing Batteries
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Installing Batteries for the First Time
Slide the battery cover down and install two
AA batteries being sure to observe the
polarity.
1.
The Remote Thermostat will power up in Remote
Control Mode.
Observe the word Link in the display indicating
the Remote Thermostat is ready to Link to a
wireless actuator.
Set the correct time and day.
2.
After replacing the batteries, set the correct time and of day. The
remote thermostat retains its link to the actuator. This is indicated
by the word Linked in the display.
Replacing Batteries
Important!
The Remote Thermostat is shipped with a foot for table
top use and a sub-base for wall mounting.
Attach the foot to the back
of the Remote Thermostat
by snapping it into place.
The sub-base snaps are not designed for repeatedly
removing and installing the Remote Thermostat on the
sub-base.
Table Top and Wall Mounts
Table Foot
Or, install the sub-base on an
interior wall about 5 feet above
the floor and out of sunlight
using two screws as shown.
The Remote Thermostat snaps
onto the sub-base.
When the battery voltage drops down, the LCD will display
“Lo” indicating that the batteries need to be changed. Low
battery voltage may reduce range. Batteries should be
replaced with AA alkaline. Refer to Installing Batteries in
manual.
Indoors
Thermostat
Schedule
oF
Set To
AM
Day
edLink
Tu
Menu
Low Battery Indicator
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Linked
Remote
AM
Menu
Tu
Thermostat ModeRemote Control Mode
Press AIRFLOW or INDOOR TEMPERATURE (shown in grey).
Indoors
oF
Menu Next
Enter
Calibrating the Temp Sensor
Use the UP / DOWN keys to set the
Indoor Temperature to the calibrated
value.
Indoors
Thermostat
Schedule
oF
Set To
AM
Day
edLink
Tu
Menu
Linked
Remote
AM
Menu
Tu
Thermostat ModeRemote Control Mode
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1.
2.
Press ENTER to save the change and
return to normal operation.
3.

Option 1: Cleaning the Touch Screen
This option disables the touchscreen for 30 seconds to enable
you to clean the touchscreen
Press and hold the MENU key to display
Option 01.
Option
Menu
Enter
Option
Menu
Enter
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Option 3: Setting discharge air
temperature for detecting heating call
Factory Default 95
Option 2: Changing the LCD Contrast
Press and hold the MENU key to display
Option 02.
Option
Menu
Enter
Factory Default 1
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Option 5
Option 6
Option 7
Option 8
Cleaning the touch screen
Changing the LCD contrast
Setting discharge air temp to detect heating
Setting discharge air temp to detect cooling
Setting the night time or off airflow
Set the change in damper position per degree
Turning on temperature in the display in
Remote Control Mode
Set the minimum airflow allowed
Options and Factory Defaults
Default = Off
Default = 10
Default = 95
Default = 65
Default = 50%
Default = 10%
Default = Off
Default = 0%
Options = Off or On
Options = 1 - 10
Options = 85 - 120
Options = 60 - 75
Options = 20% - 100%
Options = 5% - 25%
Options = Off or On
Options = 0% - 50%
Options are set using the Menu key. The MENU key is also used to set the schedule.
Scroll through the options by pressing and holding the MENU. Schedule options are displayed first, then Options. Continue to
press and hold until Option 01 is displayed. Continue to press and hold MENU to see all options. Press ENTER to return to
normal operation.
The following options are available. Some options should be set by the installer and have been indicated as Installer.
Option
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Option 4: Setting discharge air
temperature for detecting cooling call
Factory Default 65
Menu
Enter
User
User
Installer
Installer
User
Installer
User
Installer
If the discharge air temperature is below the default of 95 degrees, a
heating call will not be detected and the thermostat will not control
airflow properly. Use this option to lower the temperature setting
for discharge air so a heating call will be detected.
If the discharge air temperature is above the default of 65 degrees, a
cooling call will not be detected and the thermostat will not control
airflow properly. Use this option to raise the temperature setting for
discharge air so a cooling call will be detected.
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1.
During the 30 second countdown, use a
damp, soft cloth to clean the touchscreen.
After 30 seconds, the remote thermostat
returns to normal operation.
2.
3.
Press the UP key to select On.
Press the ENTER key to start a 30 second
count down.
1.
Or press and hold MENU to save the
changes and display the next option.
2.
3.
4.
Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the
LCD contrast.
Press ENTER to save the changes and
return to normal operation.
Press and hold the MENU key to display
Option 03.
1.
Or press and hold MENU to save the
changes and display the next option.
2.
3.
4.
Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the
heating detect setpoint temperature.
Press ENTER to save the changes and
return to normal operation.
Press and hold the MENU key to display
Option 04.
1.
Or press and hold MENU to save the
changes and display the next option.
2.
3.
4.
Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the
cooling detect setpoint temperature.
Press ENTER to save the changes and
return to normal operation.

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Option 6: Setting the change in damper
position per degree
Factory Default 10%
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Option
Menu
Enter
Option 5: Setting the Night or Off
Airflow
Factory Default 50%
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Option
Menu
Enter
Option 7: Turning on Temperature
Display in Remote Control Mode
Option
Menu
Enter
Factory Default Off
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Remote
Heat
The temperature(shown in grey) is displayed
below the airflow %.
After the first command, the remote control
will display whether the system is in heating
(Heat) or in cooling (Cool). The system mode
is determined by a temperature sensor in
the actuator measuring the discharge air
temperature.
Option 8: Setting the minimum airflow
allowed.
Factory Default 0%
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Option
Menu
Enter
This option sets the airflow during night mode or on days off.
This option sets how much the damper position will adjust for each
degree difference between room temperature and the set point
temperature.
This option displays the room temperature on the display in remote
control mode. The UP / DOWN keys are used to adjust airflow.
This option sets the minimum airflow allowed and can be used to
minimize damper noise.
Press and hold the MENU key to display
Option 05.
1.
Or press and hold MENU to save the
changes and display the next option.
2.
3.
4.
Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the
night time / off airflow.
Press ENTER to save the changes and
return to normal operation.
Press and hold the MENU key to display
Option 06.
1.
Or press and hold MENU to save the
changes and display the next option.
2.
3.
4.
Use the UP / DOWN keys to set the
change in damper position for each
degree difference between setpoint and
room temperature.
Press ENTER to save the changes and
return to normal operation.
Press and hold the MENU key to display
Option 07.
1.
Or press and hold MENU to save the
changes and display the next option.
2.
3.
4.
Use the UP / DOWN keys to turn the
option on or off.
Press ENTER to save the changes and
return to normal operation.
Press and hold the MENU key to display
Option 08.
1.
2.
3.
Use the UP / DOWN keys to set the
minimum airflow allowed.
Press ENTER to save the changes and
return to normal operation.

Quick Tips and Trouble Shooting Quick Tips and Trouble Shooting
Touchscreen
The remote thermostat has been designed for long battery life and
will “sleep” when not in use to maintain battery life. A moderate
touch is recommended to “wake up” the remote thermostat. A
moderate, steady touch is recommended to operate the keys.
Pressing hard will not make the thermostat respond faster and may
damage the touchscreen.
Changing Batteries or Loss of Battery Power in the Remote
Thermostat
Changing batteries or loss of battery power will not affect the link
between the remote thermostat and the actuator, or reset Options
or Schedule. The Time of Day will need to be reset. After inserting
batteries, the remote thermostat powers up in Remote Control
mode. Press the DOWN key to change the airflow and initiate the
actuator.
Loss of Power to Actuator
A loss of power to the actuator will not affect the link between the
actuator and the remote thermostat. The actuator will retain it’s
unique link, very similar to a garage door opener.
When the actuator is powered back up, the actuator will go to the
fully open position, indicated by a solid green LED. The actuator will
respond immediately if the user adjusts airflow or after a period of
time when the remote thermostat routinely communicates to the
actuator.
Indoor Air Temperature Isn’t Changing
Make sure the HVAC system is on and in a heating or cooling call.
The remote thermostat adjusts the airflow to the space. It does not
control the HVAC system and therefore will not call for heating or
cooling.
Remote Thermostat / Actuator Doesn’t Seem To Be Responding
Ensure the actuator has power. You may be able to observe the LED
light on the actuator through the diffuser. The LED light will either
be green, red or yellow. No light indicates that the actuator is not
powered.
Ensure that the HVAC system is on. If the HVAC system is not on, the
actuator is not going to detect a heating or cooling call and
therefore will not respond.
If the thermostat is in Schedule Mode, the thermostat may be
following a schedule and gone into Night / Off Mode. In Night / Off
Mode, airflow will adjust to the setting set in Option 5. Or, if a day
off has been set in the schedule, the thermostat may have gone into
Night / Off mode.
Which Mode - Remote or Thermostat?
Operating the remote thermostat in Remote Mode is the easiest
operating mode and gives the user direct control over the amount
of airflow. The user can select 0% airflow up to 100% airflow.
In Thermostat Mode, the airflow will adjust depending on the
indoor temperature, set point and whether the system is in heating
or cooling. The user can choose to run the thermostat in Hold mode
or Schedule mode. In Schedule mode the thermostat controls
airflow and switches between day or night mode depending on the
schedule and the time of day.
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Can the Remote Thermostat and Actuator be unlinked?
The Remote Thermostat and Actuator can be unlinked and restored
to factory defaults. However, this should only be done by the
installer. See Factory Restore on page 8. of the Installer Manual.
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5-Year Limited Warranty
The 5-year warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of
defective product due to parts failure or defective workmanship.