Network Thermostat DirectConnect NetX X Series User manual

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NetX™ DirectConnect™
Local Area LAN Conguration Guide
A NetX X-Series IP Thermostat can be congured for direct connection
(DirectConnect™) for local area network (LAN) use, with or without a LAN
installed at the time of setup. All you need is a computer with an Ethernet
port and an Ethernet patch cable.
CATTENTION: DO NOT INSTALL the thermostat until you have all the
necessary network information.
STEP 1: INSTALL THE THERMOSTAT BACKPLATE
Turn off the power to the HVAC unit and
follow the detailed instructions included
with the thermostat. Make sure the wires
are connected to the correct terminals. In
addition to the thermostat wires, there are
three (3) wires from the Backplate. Connect
the RED wire to the R terminal (along with
the Red wire in the thermostat cable), the
BLACK wire to the 24(c) terminal (along
with the common wire in the thermostat
cable), and the WHITE wire to the X1
terminal. These wires are shipped in the
proper locations and are noted here for
completeness.
STEP 2: SET YOUR COMPUTER FOR AD HOC MODE
1. Disconnect your computer from your existing network.
2. Setup your computer’s Network Settings as follows
• IP 169.254.1.2 (Green Arrow)
• Subnet 255.255.0.0 (Red Arrow)
STEP 3: CONNECT COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO THERMOSTAT
Plug in an ethernet cable directly between your computer and the
thermostat (it will auto-detect with or without a crossover cable)
Once the thermostat is connected to
your network, the backplate LEDs will
indicate the following status:
Green LED (Network Connection
Indicator):
Blinking: This indicates the Backplate is
in Ad Hoc Mode
Red LED (Faceplate Connectivity
Indicator):
Solid: The backplate is powered.
ANOTE: If both LEDs are not on, refer
to the troubleshooting section of this
instruction sheet.
STEP 4: INSTALL THE THERMOSTAT ONTO THE BACKPLATE
Follow the instruction guide to install the thermostat onto the backplate.
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STEP 5: CONFIGURE THERMOSTAT CREDENTIALS
Browse to 169.254.1.1 (Thermostat default when not
on a network)
Create and add your username and password for the
thermostat. Click on the “Save Credentials” button
to save your information. You will be taken to the
login page for the thermostat.
Log in to the thermostat and proceed to Step 6.
STEP 6: UPDATE NETWORK SETTINGS ON
THERMOSTAT
1. Click on the “Conguration” menu bar link on
the upper right
2. Click the “Network Settings” Button on the right
side of the page
3. Un-click the “Enable DHCP to set your static IP information
4. Add the static IP address of the thermostat here
5. Add the Gateway address
6. Add the Subnet Mask
7. Add the Primary DNS
8. Add the Secondary DNS
9. Click the “Save and Reboot” button
STEP 7: CONNECT THERMOSTAT TO LOCAL NETWORK
While the thermostat is rebooting, disconnect your computer from the
thermostat. Recongure your computer to join its regular network. You can
now connect your thermostat to its new network when it is operational.
STEP 8: VALIDATE IP ADDRESS
When your new network is available, use your browser and connect to the IP
address you set Step 6. If you see the login page, you are all set. If not, refer
to the Troubleshooting Guide on the next page.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Here is a chart showing the Green and Red LED status.
RECOVERY MODES
There are two options for recovery mode: Soft Reset and Factory Reset. Soft
Reset only changes your network settings while all other settings are retained.
Factory reset, removes all your changes and returns your IP Backplate to it
original factory conguration. See below how to use each reset.
Soft Reset
Press and hold the SETUP button (yellow arrow) for 10 seconds. When both
the Green LAN LED (green arrow) and Red STAT LED (red arrow) ash
together, release the SETUP button and the IP Backplate will remove the
network settings and reboot. Follow the instructions in STEP 6 above to
congure your IP Backplate.
ANOTE: This reset maintains your current username and password.
Factory Reset
Press and hold the SETUP button (yellow arrow) until both the Green LAN
LED (green arrow) and Red STAT LED (red arrow) ash together, release the
SETUP button. While the LEDs are ashing simultaneously, press the SETUP
button with three short presses and the IP Backplate will remove ALL
programming and reboot. Follow the instructions in STEP 2 through STEP 6
above to congure your IP Backplate.
Green LED
(Network Connection Indicator)
Red LED
(Faceplate Connectivity Indicator)
ON: Backplate is connected to your router
Backplate is not communicating
with the Faceplate (the Faceplate
is not on the Backplate) since last
backplate reset.
BLINKING: Indicates backplate is still at the ad hoc IP address of 169.254.1.1. Backplate is not
getting a DHCP address your router.
Faceplate is removed and has
communicated with the backplate
since the last backplate reset.
OFF:
No network connection from a 'reboot',
the Green LED will remain off until the
Backplate makes a connection to the
router with valid security credentials.
There is no power connected to
the backplate.