Friedrich VRPXEMRT2 User manual

VRPXEMRT2
VRP®& FreshAire®PTAC Energy
Management Wired Wall Controller with
an Occupancy Sensor
PART NO. 20201009 Rev 00
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
Before You Begin................................................................................................... 6
Programming a Wall Controller with a Network Programmer................................ 7
Wall Controller Installation..................................................................................... 8
Friedrich VRP®Wiring Installation....................................................................9-12
Friedrich FreshAire®PTAC Wiring Installation ...............................................13-15
Wall Controller Conguration............................................................................... 16
Setting the Wall Controller clock.......................................................................... 17
Entering the room number................................................................................... 18
Conguring the Equipment Type ........................................................................ 19
Conguring the Energy Saving Settings ............................................................. 20
Testing the Wall Controller................................................................................... 21
Accessing the Wall Controller Settings................................................................ 22
Custom Energy Savings Settings........................................................................ 23
Using the Wall Controller Settings Screens......................................................... 23
01 – FAN CONTROL MODE ............................................................................... 24
02 – 1ST STAGE DIFFERENTIAL - HEAT .......................................................... 25
03 – 2ND STAGE DIFFERENTIAL - HEAT.......................................................... 26
04 – 1ST STAGE DIFFERENTIAL - COOL ......................................................... 27
05 – INCIDENTAL OCCUPANCY THRESHOLD................................................. 28
06 – NIGHT OCCUPANCY THRESHOLD........................................................... 29
07 – NA................................................................................................................ 30
08 – NIGHT OCCUPANCY START ..................................................................... 31
09 – NIGHT OCCUPANCY END ......................................................................... 32
10 – NA................................................................................................................ 33
11 – NA................................................................................................................ 34
12 – TEMPERATURE SETBACK DELAY - HEAT............................................... 35
13 – MINIMUM SETBACK TEMPERATURE ...................................................... 36
14 – TEMPERATURE SETBACK DELAY - COOL .............................................. 37
15 – MAXIMUM SETBACK TEMPERATURE...................................................... 38
16 – NA................................................................................................................ 39
17 – MINIMUM SET POINT................................................................................. 40

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Table of Contents
18 – MAXIMUM SET POINT ............................................................................... 41
19 – TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODE ........................................................... 42
20 – AUTO CHANGEOVER SET POINT OFFSET (DEAD BAND)..................... 43
21 – SETBACK SET POINTS / AUTO-RESTORE .............................................. 44
22 – AUTOMATIC HUMIDITY CONTROL........................................................... 45
23 – TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION ................................................................. 46
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 47
Error Codes ......................................................................................................... 47
APPENDIX 1 – Energy Saving Presets ............................................................... 48
APPENDIX 2 – Glossary ..................................................................................... 49
Technical Specications ...................................................................................... 52

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Introduction
Friedrich VRPXEMRT2 Energy Management Wall Controllers deliver
unprecedented energy savings without compromising occupant comfort.
An Integrated occupancy sensor uses a combination of motion and thermal
sensing technologies for accurate occupancy detection. Reliable occupancy
detection allows for energy savings when rooms are unoccupied.
Energy saving presets eliminate the guesswork and make it easy to adjust the
energy saving settings. (Patent Pending)
The Wall Controller has RS485 connectivity needed for connecting the Wall
Controller to Friedrich’s VRP®and FreshAire®PTAC units with RS485 interface.
Built-in wireless mesh-networking enables optional remote management.
FOR INSTALLATION OF NETWORKING WALL CONTROLLERS WITH REMOTE
MANAGEMENT, REFER TO THE NETWORK INSTALLATION MANUAL.
LOGIN TO THE REMOTE MANAGEMENT WEBSITE TO CONFIRM
THE SERVER IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET BEFORE
INSTALLING WALL CONTROLLERS. DO NOT INSTALL WALL CONTROLLERS IF
THE SERVER IS NOT CONNECTEDTO THE INTERNET.STOP THE INSTALLATION
AND CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT. START BY FIRST INSTALLING A WALL
CONTROLLER IN THE ROOM CLOSEST TO THE SERVER.
LOG IN TO REMOTE MANAGEMENT WEBSITE TO CONFIRM THAT THE WALL
CONTROLLER IS ON THE REMOTE MANAGEMENT WEBSITE WITH THE
CORRECT ROOM NUMBER. CONTINUE BY INSTALLING ADDITIONAL WALL
CONTROLLERS IN ADJACENT ROOMS ONLY AFTER CONFIRMING THAT
INSTALLED WALL CONTROLLER(S) HAVE CONNECTED TO THE WIRELESS
NETWORK AND THE REMOTE MANAGEMENT WEBSITE .
IF INSTALLED WALL CONTROLLER(S) ARE NOT CONNECTING TO THE
NETWORK AND DO NOT APPEAR ON THE REMOTE MANAGEMENT WEBSITE
WITH THE CORRECT ROOM NUMBER, STOPTHE INSTALLATIONAND CONTACT
TECHNICAL SUPPORT THE ROOMS FURTHEST AWAY FROM THE SERVER
SHOULD BE INSTALLED LAST.

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Before You Begin
Determine the appropriate installation location for the Wall Controller.
The Wall Controller should face the bed area of the room.
WALL CONTROLLER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED NEAR OR ON METAL
STRUCTURES OR SURFACES INCLUDING METAL AIR DUCTING THAT MAY BE IN
THE WALL. METAL STRUCTURES AND SURFACES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE
RANGE OF THE WIRELESS SIGNAL.

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Programming a Wall Controller with a Network Programmer
In case of Network Installation with Remote Management, the Wall Controller
must be programmed with a Network Programmer specic to the property before
the installation.
Wall Controller must not be powered during the pairing procedure.
• Plug one programmer connector into the Wall Controller;
• Push the black button on the programmer. The red light on the programmer
should turn on and remain steadily lit; If the red light on the programmer
is blinking or is not steadily lit, unplug the programmer from the Wall
Controller and repeat the steps above.
• Unplug the programmer from the Wall Controller;
Before You Begin

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Wall Controller Installation
• Unplug the VRP®or FreshAire®PTAC unit;
• Remove the Wall Controller cover;
• Connect the supplied Wiring Harness to the wiring in the wall;
• Plug the wiring connector into the Wall Controller;
• Use the supplied wall anchors and mounting screws to secure the Wall
Controller to the wall;
• Follow the “Wall Controller Conguration” instructions;
• Replace the Wall Controller cover
• Plug in the VRP®or FreshAire®PTAC unit.
V+ D- V-
D+

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Wall Controller Wiring Installation
There are four sets of connections for the VRPXEMRT2 Wall Controller. The
supplied cable from the VRPXEMRT2 Wall Controller as shown in Figure 1,
has four color coded wires. Each of these wires must be connected to two Cat6
wires (not supplied) as shown in Figure 2. Each connection is made with a lever
type connector. Four connectors will be needed to complete unit wiring. Each
connector is capable of connecting three wires.
Figure 1
Figure 2
WIRE COLOR LABEL
Blue Connection 1
V+
Red
Brown/White
Green Connection 2
D-
Blue
Orange
White/Green Connection 3
D+
Brown
White/Orange
White/Blue Connection 4
V-
Green
Brown

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VRP®Wiring Installation (Cat6 to VRP®)
• Strip 2” o󰀨 outer sheath of each end of Cat6 Wire (not supplied);
• Twist the exposed wires as indicated below;
• Connect one end of Cat6 Wire to the appropriate VRP®terminals as shown
in wiring table below.
Blue
White/Brown
White/Orange
White/Green
Green
Orange
White/Blue
Brown
Blue
White/Brown
Orange
Green
White/Orange
White/Green
White/Blue
Brown
VRP
Terminal Cat6 Wire Color
V+
Blue
White/Brown
D+
White/Orange
White/Green
D-
Green
Orange
V-
White/Blue
Brown
Wall Controller Wiring Installation

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Wall Controller Wiring Installation
General Connection Procedure:
1. Remove 2” of the outer sheath of the
CAT6 cable (not supplied) including
the shield and strip the wires.
2. Insert the speci ed wire from the
Wall Controller into a slot of the lever
connector as shown in Figure 3 and
close lever as shown in Figure 4.
3. Insert the twisted wires from the
CAT6 cable into the remaining lever
connector slot as shown in Figure 4.
Each twisted, paired wire should be
inserted into its own separate slot in
the lever connector.
4. Close the orange lever on the lever
connector as shown in Figure 5.
Make sure the levers seat properly.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
Figure 5.

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Wall Controller Wiring Installation
VRP Wiring Installation (Wall Unit to Lever Connector)
Connection 1: Insert the Orange (V+) wire from the Wall Controller into a lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Insert the twisted Orange and Green/White Cat 6 wires into the remaining lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Connection 2: Insert the Brown (D+) wire from the Wall Controller into a lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Insert the twisted Brown and Blue/White Cat 6 wires into the remaining lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Connection 3: Insert the Blue (D-) wire from the Wall Controller into a lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Insert the twisted Blue and Brown/White Cat 6 wires into the remaining lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Connection 4: Insert the Green (V-) wire from the Wall Controller into a lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Insert the twisted Green and Orange/White Cat 6 wires into the remaining lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
WIRE COLOR LABEL
Blue Connection 1
V+
Red
Brown/White
Green Connection 2
D-
Blue
Orange
White/Green Connection 3
D+
Brown
White/Orange
White/Blue Connection 4
V-
Green
Brown

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FreshAire®PTAC Installation (Cat 6 to FreshAire®PTAC )
Note: Friedrich FreshAire®PTAC models with a SKU ending in ‘A’ are not
compatible with the VRPXEMRT2 thermostat.
• Connect one end of the Cat6 wire to the FreshAire®PTAC using the RJ45
port on the PTAC unit.
Wall Controller Wiring Installation
RJ45 PORT

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Wall Controller Wiring Installation
General Connection Procedure:
1. Remove 2” of the outer sheath of the
CAT6 cable (not supplied) including
the shield and strip the wires.
2. Insert the speci ed wire from the
Wall Controller into a slot of the lever
connector as shown in Figure 3 and
close lever as shown in Figure 4.
3. Insert the twisted wires from the
CAT6 cable into the remaining lever
connector slot as shown in Figure 4.
Each twisted, paired wire should be
inserted into its own separate slot in
the lever connector.
4. Close the orange lever on the lever
connector as shown in Figure 5.
Make sure the levers seat properly.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
Figure 5.

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Wall Controller Wiring Installation
FreshAire®PTAC Installation (Wall Controller to Lever Connector)
Connection 1: Insert the Red (V+) wire from the Wall Controller into a lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Insert the twisted Blue and Brown/White Cat 6 wires into the remaining lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Connection 2: Insert the Blue (D-) wire from the Wall Controller into a lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Insert the twisted Green and Orange Cat 6 wires into the remaining lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Connection 3: Insert the Brown (D+) wire from the Wall Controller into a lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Insert the twisted White/Green and White/Orange Cat 6 wire into the remaining
lever connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Connection 4: Insert the Green (V-) wire from the Wall Controller into a lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Insert the twisted White/Blue and Brown Cat 6 wire into the remaining lever
connector slot and close the orange lever on the connector.
Figure 6
WIRE COLOR LABEL
Blue Connection 1
V+
Red
Brown/White
Green Connection 2
D-
Blue
Orange
White/Green Connection 3
D+
Brown
White/Orange
White/Blue Connection 4
V-
Green
Brown

CONFIGURATION
BUTTON
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Wall Controller Con guration
Once the Wall Controller is powered, Wall Controller con guration settings will
appear on the Wall Controller screen.
In order to properly operate the VRP®or FreshAire®PTAC unit:
• Set the Wall Controller clock;
• Enter the room number;
• Con gure the Equipment Type
• Select Energy Savings Preset;
The Wall Controller con guration screens have a 30-second time-out. If no action
is taken within thirty (30) secondss, the Wall Controller will exit con guration
settings.
NOTE: You can access Wall Controller Con guration settings at any time by
pressing the “Con guration” button.
NOTE: If the Wall Controller is connected to a network, the equipment and the
energy saving settings con gured on the Wall Controller will be ignored and the
settings con gured on the Remote Management Website will be applied.

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Wall Controller Con guration
Setting the Wall Controller Clock
Set the Wall Controller clock to current time in 24 hr. (Military Time) format.
• Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to set the hours;
• Press the “Fan” button to advance to the minutes setting;
• Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to set the minutes;
• Press the “F/C” button to advance to the next menu;
Setting the clock correctly is crucial for proper operation of the Wall Controller.
HOURS MINUTES

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Wall Controller Con guration
Entering the Room Number
Enter the room number by changing the digits on the screen. Leading zeros “0”
preceding other digits will be ignored, i.e. Room number “123” should be entered
as “00123”.
• Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to change the digit;
• Press the “Fan” button advance to the next digit;
• Press the “F/C” button to advance to the next menu;
Entering the room number correctly is crucial for proper operation of remotely
managed Wall Controllers.

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Wall Controller Con guration
Con guring the Equipment Type
Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to select the Equipment Type:
01 *VRP
®
Units
02 FreshAire
®
PTAC units;
* Indicates default setting;

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Wall Controller Con guration
Con guring the Energy Savings Settings
Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to select the Energy Saving preset:
E-0* Energy Savings O󰀨 - No Temperature Setback;
E-1 Lowest Energy Savings;
E-2 Lower Energy Savings;
E-3 Standard Energy Savings;
E-4 Higher Energy Savings;
E-5 Highest Energy Savings;
Refer to the APPENDIX 1 for Energy Saving Preset details.
E-C Indicates “Custom Energy Savings Settings” in case the active
Wall Controller savings settings di󰀨 er from any Energy Saving preset;
For details, refer to the “Custom Energy Savings Settings” section;
Press the “Power” button to save the Wall Controller Con guration and start
using the Wall Controller;
* Indicates default setting;