Central Boiler FireStar XP User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Take a few minutes to write down information about your home’s
wireless network and your Central Boiler® outdoor furnace.
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WIRELESS NETWORK NAME
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WIRELESS NETWORK PASSWORD
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YOUR OUTDOOR FURNACE SERIAL NUMBER
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21-Jun-2016 • (p/n 9000063) - REV. C
SOFTWARE VERSIONS R1.0 - R1.3
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www.MyFireStar.com

The FireStar XP Wi-Fi Module is a remote display for the FireStar II
electronic controller. It has the ability to setup its own wi- network
to send and receive data from another wi- enabled device like a
laptop, tablet or smartphone. The FireStar XP can be connected to
an existing wi- network like your home’s, if you have one. If your
home wi- network is connected to the internet and you create
an account at MyFireStar.com, you can take advantage of the
FireStar XP’s online features – features that include real-time status,
operational history, viewing charts and graphs, and receiving alerts.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Stand Alone Network ..................................1
Connect to Home Wi-Fi Network .......................3
Option A - Setup Using Laptop or Smartphone......3
Option B - Connect Using FireStar XP Keypad .......4
Using MyFireStar.com Website .........................6
Dashboard..........................................7
Furnace Settings ....................................9
History and Customizing Chart View ...............10
Understanding Your Charts ........................11
Account Settings Screen ...........................16
FireStar XP Display Operation .........................17
FireStar XP Display Alerts ...........................17
To Display Water Temperature Setpoint.............19
To Unlock/Lock FireStar XP .........................20
Changing Settings With FireStar XP Module ........20
To Display Menu ...................................20
Variables ..............................................21
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting ......................................27

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STAND ALONE NETWORK
By default, the FireStar XP will be in Setup/Stand Alone
Network Mode when rst turned on. This mode allows
the FireStar XP to setup its own wireless network for the
purpose of conguration. You will see a limited amount of
operational information when in this mode.
1. Power on the FireStar XP. Once the blue LED stops
ashing and remains on, continue with step 2.
2. Using your smartphone, laptop or other wi- device,
scan for available wireless networks.
NOTE: In order for your smartphone or other wi- device to
see the FireStar XP, it will have to be within range of the XP
module.
3. Select the wireless network that begins with FIRESTAR_
and connect to it. The numbers after the name are
unique to your FireStar XP.
4. Once connected, open your web browser and go to
172.20.50.1, the setup address for the FireStar XP.
This is where you get a quick glimpse of the current status of
your outdoor furnace and alerts.

2
Furnace Status
Shows if the outdoor furnace is on or o.
Water Temp
Shows the current reading of the outdoor furnace water
temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
Fire Temp
Shows temperature reading from the Reaction Chamber
outlet. Due to limitations of the temperature sensor, it is
not positioned in the hottest area of the Reaction Chamber.
The actual secondary combustion temperature may be
over 1000˚F hotter than what is displayed. This temperature
reading is used the by FireStar II controller to optimize the
performance of the outdoor furnace.
Serial
Shows the serial number of the outdoor furnace that has
been stored in the controller.
Mac Address
This is the unique address of the FireStar XP module.
NOTE: In order to take full advantage of the FireStar XP’s
online features, you must also create an online account at
www.MyFireStar.com and be connected to a wireless router.

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NOTE: Once you attempt to connect the FireStar XP to your
home’s wi- network, it will no longer be setup as a stand
alone network. To setup the FireStar XP as a stand alone
network again, follow these steps:
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #9 is displayed; then
press the key.
3. Press the or key to set the value to 1 (signies
setup/stand alone network mode).
4. Press the key.
5. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts. Once
the blue LED stops ashing and remains on, the FireStar
XP is in Setup/Stand Alone Network Mode.

4
CONNECT TO HOME WIFI NETWORK
Connecting a FireStar XP to your wi- network can be
accomplished using either a web-enabled device (Option A)
or the FireStar XP keypad (Option B).
OPTION A  SETUP USING LAPTOP OR SMARTPHONE
1. Power on the FireStar XP. Once the blue LED stops
ashing and remains on, continue with step 2.
2. Using your smartphone, laptop or other wi- device,
scan for available wireless networks.
3. Select the wireless network that begins with FIRESTAR_
and connect to it. The numbers after the name are
unique to your FireStar XP.
4. Once connected, open your web browser and enter
172.20.50.1 in the address line (the address for the
FireStar XP).
5. Click Edit Settings.
6. Choose your wi- network from the list.
7. Enter your wi- network password (remember that the
password is case-sensitive).
8. Enter your furnace serial number, making sure to include
the G, E or M prex in the serial number (can be found
on the data plate attached to your furnace). Click Save
and Connect. Conrm by pressing OK.
9. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts.
When the blue LED stops ashing and remains on, you’re
connected!
NOTE: If your FireStar XP is brand new, the initial connection
may take up to 5 minutes as the FireStar XP is being
activated.

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10. If you need to start over and try Option A again, use the
keypad on the FireStar XP to change it back into setup
mode:
a. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold
the key until #1 is displayed.
b. Press the keypad or key until #9 is displayed;
then press the key.
c. Press the keypad or key to set the value to 1
(signies setup mode).
d. Press the key.
e. Wait a few moments while your FireStar XP restarts.
When the blue LED stops ashing and remains on,
you’re connected!
NOTE: If your FireStar XP is brand new, the initial connection
may take up to 5 minutes as the FireStar XP is being
activated.
OPTION B  CONNECT USING FIRESTAR XP KEYPAD
Select Your Wi-Fi Network
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #12 is displayed.
Press the key to begin scanning for available
networks.
3. The FireStar XP scans for available wi- networks. The
rst wi- network SSID the FireStar XP nds will be
displayed.
4. Press the or key to cycle through the list of
available networks. When the network you want to
connect to is displayed, press the key to save.

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Enter Your Wi-Fi Password
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #14 is displayed.
3. Press the key to start entering your wi- network
password. For each character of the password, press the
keypad or key to select the character. Then press
the key to move to the next character.
4. Once your password is entered, press the key to save.
NOTE: There are a limited number of special characters
available for entering your password. Lower case letters
are indicated by a decimal point next to the letter. Also
make sure there are no additional numbers, letters
or characters entered after the password. If there are,
change those additional characters to a blank character.
The blank character can be found near the number 9 in
the keypad’s alphabet.
Enter Your Furnace Serial Number
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #15 is displayed.
3. Press the key to start entering your furnace serial
number (can be found on the data plate attached to
your furnace, begins with a letter). Make sure to include
the G, E or M prex in the serial number
4. Once your furnace serial number is entered, press the
key to save.
Change the FireStar XP to Connect Mode
1. Using the keypad on the FireStar XP, press and hold the
key until #1 is displayed.
2. Press the keypad or key until #9 is displayed; then
press the key.