RCS TBZ48A User manual

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Installation Guide
Model TBZ48A
Battery Powered Z-Wave Thermostat
This thermostat is compatible with most HVAC systems, including the following:
24VAC systems Note: requires both the R and C wires unless battery powered.
Standard gas/oil/electric heating systems
o1 stage heating and cooling
o2 stage heating and cooling
Heat Pump systems:
o1 stage heating and cooling
o2 stage heating and cooling
o2nd or 3rd stage Auxiliary heating (heat strips)
Do NOT use for line voltage controls (120/240VAC)
Replacing an existing Thermostat
Stop! Before disconnecting wires from the existing thermostat, label
the wires with the terminal markings from the old thermostat and record
them below.Take a picture…it will be very helpful with troubleshooting or
if you need to reinstall the old unit.
Read all instructions before starting installation.
Standard HVAC System Wiring
Terminal
Marking
Meaning
Typical Wire Color
Record the old thermostat wire
connections and terminal
marking here
C
24VAC Common
Blue
R(RH,RC)
24VAC Return
Red
G
Fan
Green
W or W1
Heat stage 1
White
Y or Y1
Cool stage 1
Yellow
W2
Heat stage 2
Orange
Y2
Cool stage 2
Black
Heat Pump HVAC System Wiring
Terminal
Marking
Meaning
Typical Wire Color
Record the old thermostat wire
connections and terminal
marking here
C
24VAC Common
Blue
R
24VAC Return
Red
G
Fan
Green
W or W1
Aux Heat
White
Y or Y1
Compressor stage 1
Yellow
O(or B*)
Change Over Valve
Orange (brown*)
Y2
Compressor stage 2
Black
* if you have a terminal marked “B” with a brown wire attached to it, that means you have a
changeover (CO) with heating type heat pump system. Be sure to set the change over
type in the SYSTEM menu to CO type: H (heat). Otherwise leave it set to C (cool).
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INSTALLATION
Thermostat Power
The TBZ48 can be operated by battery power or 24VAC.
Important Note: If the thermostat is installed on a Z-Wave network while it is battery
powered, it will operate as a Z-Wave FLiRS endpoint device. If it is installed on a Z-Wave
network when it is 24VAC powered, it operates as an always-on Z-Wave routing device.
If the power method is changed after the thermostat is installed on a Z-Wave network, it
must be uninstalled and re-installed so that the network knows what kind of powered
device it is.
Battery Power
The TBZ48 can be powered by either two AA Alkaline batteries or four AA Alkaline
batteries. The thermostat will operate for approximately one year on two AA Alkaline
batteries depending on the frequency of user operations and backlight operation.
Operation on four AA Alkaline batteries will be approximately twice as long. Always use
Alkaline batteries and replace in complete sets (2 or 4) at a time with new units.
24VAC Power
The thermostat can also be powered from the HVAC system. Both the C wire (24VAC
common wire - typically blue) and the R wire (24VAC hot wire - typically red) are
required for 24VAC operation.
Note! Do not install batteries if the thermostat is powered from 24VAC. They are not
required for backup.
Heating & Cooling System (HVAC) Setup
The thermostat must be setup for the correct system type and configuration of the HVAC
system for proper operation.
Default HVAC System Settings
The thermostat is default setup for the following typical HVAC system configuration:
HVAC system type: Standard gas/electric
HVAC fan type: Gas heat
HVAC heating stages: one
HVAC cooling stages: one
If installed on this type of a HVAC system, the System setup does not need to
change. Proceed to the wiring installation.
If installed on a Heat Pump HVAC system or any HVAC configuration other than the
default settings, change the default HVAC system settings in the SYSTEM setup menu.
Changing the default HVAC system setup
The thermostat normally displays the Thermostat Main Control Screen. To change the
thermostats HVAC system defaults, select the Menu Screen and then select the SYSTEM
menu. Follow instructions below to access the SYSTEM screen.
Thermostat button operation: To conserve battery life, the thermostat backlight
turns off after a short time of no activity. The first press of any button turns on the
backlight (but does not initiate any action). Press the button again to initiate the action
desired. If the backlight is already on, button presses work with the first press.
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Thermostat Main Screen
The Thermostat Main Screen shows the basic thermostat settings and controls. It allows
you to set the temperature setpoints and the operating modes of the HVAC system. To
change the thermostat setup and other user options, first select the Thermostat Menu.
Selecting the Thermostat Menu screen
Thermostat Menu Screen
Selecting the Menu Options
When the Thermostat Menu Screen is displayed, use the Up or Down arrow buttons to
scroll through the following options:
SETUP (user preference settings)
INFO (firmware versions and Z-Wave network information)
CLOCK (set the time and day)
ZWAVE (install/uninstall from Z-Wave network)
SYSTEM (HVAC system setup)
Changing the HVAC default settings: To change the HVAC system default
settings, scroll down to the SYSTEM item and press “Select”.
(See the Thermostat Operating Guide for the other menu item descriptions.)
To select the Menu
screen, press the
FAN button once to
turn ON the backlight,
then press again
and hold for 5
seconds
SETUP
Select
Done
MODE
FAN
Use the Up/Down
buttons to change
to the desired
menu item, then
press “Select”
Menu choices are
displayed in the
Status Display Line.
Press “Select” to
enter the selected
menu
Press “Done” to
exit back to the
Main Thermostat
Screen
72H 80C
2
Off
Auto
MODE
FAN
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SYSTEM Menu
The SYSTEM menu is used to setup the thermostat for the correct HVAC system type.
Settings:
HVAC System Type: Standard Gas/Electric or Heat Pump
Fan Type: Gas Heating or Electric Heating
Changeover Valve Type (for Heat Pump Systems): Changeover with Cooling or with
Heating.
When SYSTEM is selected in the Menu options, the following setup options will be
displayed in the text line.
Use the UP/Down arrow buttons to scroll to the desired setting.
Press “Select” to change a setting. The current setting for that selection will be
flashing.
Change the selection with the Up/Down arrows.
When the desired setting has been selected, Press “Select” again to save it.
Then press “Done” to exit.
HVAC System Setup Settings
HVAC System Type (SYSTYPE):
For Standard Gas/Electric systems, select “S”. This is the default setting.
For Heat Pump systems, use the Up/Dn arrows to change to “HP”
Fan Type (FANTYPE): For Standard HVAC systems only.
Fan type depends on the heating system type.
For Gas (g) heat, select “g”. This is the default setting.
For Electric (E) heat : use the Up/Dn arrows to change to “E”.
For HP systems the fan type is automatically selected, this selection is not used.
Changeover Valve Type (CO):. For Heat Pump HVAC systems only.
The changeover (or reversing) valve is used to change from heating to cooling operation. It
is either a changeover with cooling type or changeover with heating type. Most are
changeover with cooling, which is the default setting.
For Changeover with Cooling (C) systems, select “C”. This is the default setting.
For Changeover with Heating (H) systems, use the Up/Dn arrows to change to “H”.
Not sure what type Changeover system? Check the existing thermostat connections to
help determine this. If the original system had an orange wire connected to an “O”
terminal, then this is a “changeover with cool” system. If there was a brown wire
connected to a “B” terminal, then this is a “change over with heat” system. Set the CO
setting accordingly.
Note: If heating comes on when cooling is expected and vice versa, change the
“CO”type to the opposite setting.
Advanced System Settings Menu
The Advanced System Settings Menu provides for addition system setup options.
These settings can affect system operation and should only be changed by qualified HVAC
installers.
The Advanced System Settings menu is accessed by holding down the “Done”(FAN)
button for 5 seconds WHILE IN THE SYSTEM MENU. When the Advance System
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Settings menu is displayed, use the Up/Down arrow buttons to scroll to the desired setting.
Press “Select” (MODE) button to change a setting. Once it begins to flash, use the
Up/Down buttons to select the correct setting. Press the “Select”button to accept the new
setting (flashing will stop).
Advanced Settings
Display Lock (DSPLOCK) Range: Y or N Default: N
Y = Display LOCKED
N = Display UNLOCKED
Allows the thermostat buttons to be locked. When the buttons are locked, none of the
thermostat buttons will function. To unlock the thermostat, press and hold the FAN button
for 5 seconds to access the Menu screen. Select the SYSTEM menu and return to the
Advanced System Settings (as above) to turn the Display Lock off.
Auxiliary Heat (AUX HT) HP Only Range: Y or N Default: Y
Enables the Auxiliary Heat (Stage 3 heating) operation.
Typically the Aux Heat will be heat-strips in a Heat Pump system
2nd Stage Heat Enable (2ND HT) Range: Y or N Default: N
Enables the 2nd Stage Heat operation
2nd Stage Cool Enable (2ND CO) Range: Y or N Default: N
Enables the 2nd Stage Cool operation
Heat/Cool Setpoint Delta (HCDELTA) Range: 3 - 15 degrees. Default: 3F (1C)
Sets the minimum separation between heating and cooling setpoints.
Note! Attempts to lower the cooling setpoint below the heating setpoint will PUSH the
heating setpoint down to maintain this separation. The same applies to setting the heating
setpoint above the cooling setpoint, it will PUSH the cooling setpoint up to maintain the
setpoint delta separation.
Heating Stage 1 ON Delta (H1D ON) Range: 1 to 6 degrees Default: 1
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 1 heating starts.
Heating Stage 1 OFF Delta (H1D OFF) Range: 0 to 5 degrees Default: 0
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 1 heating stops.
Stage 1 turns off at setpoint + Delta Stage 1.
Heating Stage 2 ON Delta (H2D ON) Range: 2 to 7 degrees Default: 2
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 2 heating starts.
Heating Stage 2 OFF Delta (H2D OFF) Range: 0 to 6 degrees Default: 0
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 2 heating stops.
Stage 2 turns off at setpoint + Delta Stage 2.
Heating Stage 3 ON Delta (H3D ON) Range: 3 to 8 degrees Default: 3
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 3 heating starts.
Heating Stage 3 OFF Delta (H3D OFF) Range: 0 to 7 degrees Default: 0
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 3 heating stops.
Stage 3 turns off at setpoint + Delta Stage 3.
Cooling Stage 1 ON Delta (C1D ON) Range: 1 to 7 degrees Default: 1
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 1 cooling starts.
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Cooling Stage 1 OFF Delta (C1D OFF) Range: 0 to 6 degrees Default: 0
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 1 cooling stops.
Stage 1 turns off at setpoint - Delta Stage 1
Cooling Stage 2 ON Delta (C2D ON) Range: 2 to 8 degrees Default: 2
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 2 cooling starts.
Cooling Stage 2 OFF Delta (C2D OFF) Range: 0 to 7 degrees Default: 0
Sets the delta from setpoint that stage 2 cooling stops.
Stage 2 turns off at setpoint - Delta Stage 2.
Maximum Heat Setpoint (HSPMAX) Range: 55F to 96F (4C-43C) Default: 90F (32C)
Sets the maximum heating setpoint value.
Will not ramp or accept setpoints higher than this maximum.
Minimum Cool Setpoint (CSPMIN) Range: 60F to 99F (6C-45C) Default: 60F (15C)
Sets the minimum cooling setpoint value.
Will not ramp or accept setpoints lower than this minimum.
Minimum Run Time (MRT) Range: 1- 9 Minutes Default: 3
Sets the Minimum Run Time before a heating/cooling cycle can turn off.
Sets heating/cooling cycle time. Prevents rapid on/off cycling.
Minimum Off Time (MOT) Range: 5-9 Minutes Default: 5
Sets the Minimum Off Time before another heating/cooling cycle can begin. Provides
compressor short cycle protection.
Heat Fan Purge (H PURGE ) Range: 0-90 Seconds Default: 0
Runs the fan for this many seconds after the heat call ends. A value of 0 is OFF.
Cool Fan Purge (C PURGE) Range: 0-90 Seconds Default: 0
Runs the fan for this many seconds after the cool call ends. A value of 0 is OFF.
Status Line Display (STATUS) Range: SP (Setpoints), CL (Clock) Default: SP
Sets what is displayed on the status line of the main screen, either the Heat/Cool Setpoints
or the Clock Time.
Test Mode (TEST) Range: Y or N Default: N
Y= Test mode on. Reduces all delays to 10 sec for quicker system testing
N= Test mode off. Normal system delays
CAUTION: In test mode all system safety delays are shortened. Do not operate the
system compressor in test mode. Disconnect Y1 or Y2 outputs if using test mode
on a live system.
Restore Defaults (RESET) Range: Yes, No Default: No
Restores all settings to factory defaults.
Press Yes to restore defaults
Press No to exit and not restore defaults
System Type (SYSTYPE) Range: S or HP Default: S
Sets the HVAC System type, StandardGas/Electric (S) or Heat pump (HP)
Fan Type (FANTYPE) Range: G or EDefault: G
Sets the HVAC Fan type, Gas (G) heat or Electric (E) heat.
Only for Standard HVAC systems, no fan for gas systems, always for electric.
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Changeover Type (CO) Range: C or H Default: C
Sets the Changeover type, Changeover with Cool (C) or Changeover with Heat (H)
Only for Heat Pump systems, Changeover valve (or reversing valve) changes the system
from heating to cooling operation.
Z-Wave Installation
See the Operating Guide for instructions on installing the thermostat on a Z-Wave network.
System Settings Summary
Setting
Range
Default
Sys Type
Std or HP
Std
Fan Type
Gas or Elec
Gas
C/O Type
w/Heat or w/Cool
w/Cool
2nd Stage Heat
Y or N
N
Aux Heat
Y or N
Y
2nd Stage Cool
Y or N
N
H/C Delta
3 –15 deg
3
Heat Delta Stage 1 On
1 –6
1
Heat Delta Stage 1 Off
0 –5
0
Heat Delta Stage 2 On
2 –7
2
Heat Delta Stage 2 Off
0 –6
0
Heat Delta Stage 3 On
3 –8
3
Heat Delta Stage 3 Off
0 –7
0
Cool Delta Stage 1 On
1 –6
1
Cool Delta Stage 1 Off
0 –5
0
Cool Delta Stage 2 On
2 –7
2
Cool Delta Stage 2 Off
0 –6
0
Max Heat SP
55-96F (4-42C)
90F
Min Cool SP
60-99F (6-45C)
60F
Min Run Time
1-9 min
3
Min Off Time
1-9 min
5
F/C Mode
F or C
F
Sensor Calibration
Internal -7 to +7
0
Backlight Timeout
10-30
20
Restore Defaults
Yes or No
No
Exit = no
Display Lock
Y or N
N
Locks out front buttons
Test Mode
Y or N
N
Reduces delays for testing
Heat Purge
0-90 seconds
0
Cool Purge
0-90 seconds
0
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Optional 24R Connection for
single transformer HVAC
Systems
RC and RH are jumpered
together on thermostat
board.
Cut RC/RH jumper JP1 for
separate heating & cooling
transformers
Standard HVAC System
G Fan
W1 Heat Stage 1
Y1 Compressor Stage 1
R 24VAC Return
C 24VAC Common
Thermostat Connection
Y2 Compressor Stage 2
W2 Heat Stage 2
Standard Gas/Electric HVAC System Wiring
Thermostat Setup:
Standard Gas/Electric HVAC Systems
To set the HVAC system type, go to the SYSTEM menu.
1. SYSTYPE Set the HVAC System Type: set to S (Standard)
2. FANTYPE Set the HVAC Fan Type:
Set to G (Gas) for typical gas furnace (fan is controlled by the furnace)
Set to E (Elec) for electric heat (fan call with heat call)
3. CO Not used for standard systems. Ignore this setting.
Go to ADVANCED SYSTEMS SETTINGS to set the following:
4. AUX HT Not used for standard systems. Ignore this setting
5. 2NDHT Enable second stage heating outputs
If a single stage heating system, leave this set to N
If a 2 stage heating system, set to Yto enable.
6. 2ND CO Enable second stage cooling outputs
If a single stage cooling system, leave this set to N.
If a two stage cooling system, set to Yto enable.
Default Setup:
Standard HVAC
Fan: Gas Heat
1 Stage heating
1 Stage cooling
No setup required for this
configuration
Thermostat back
Y2 Y1
G
RC
C
RH
W1
W2/O
Typical thermostat wiring colors.
Caution: verify that original wiring
matches. Colors may be different.
Blue
Black/Brown
Red
White
Orange
Yellow
Green
C wire is not required
for battery operation.
Must be connected
for 24VAC operation.
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G Fan
W1 Aux Heat
Y1 Compressor Stage 1
R 24VAC Return
C 24VAC Common
Y2 Compressor Stage 2
O Changeover Valve
24RC and 24RH are tied
together internally. Use either
terminal for the R connection.
Heat Pump HVAC System
Thermostat Connection
Heat Pump HVAC System Wiring
Thermostat Setup:
Heat Pump HVAC Systems
To set the HVAC system type, go to the SYSTEM menu.
1. SYSTYPE: Set the HVAC System Type: set to HP (Heat Pump)
2. FANTYPE: Automatically set for heat pump systems. Ignore this setting.
3. CO: Changeover (reversing) Valve Type. Heat pumps change from heating to cooling by reversing operation.
You must configure the thermostat’s changeover valve setting to work correctly with your HVAC system.
Check your system information to be sure and note the color of original thermostat wire and the terminal it was connected to.
No matter what the old stat connection was (O or B), connect the wire to the thermostats W2/O terminal.
The setting of the CO Type will set the correct system operation.
For changeover with cooling systems (Orange wire): set to C (cool: most common and default setting)
For changeover with heating systems (Brown wire): set to H (heat)
Go to ADVANCED SYSTEMS SETTINGS to set the following:
4. AUXHEAT: If you have auxiliary heat strips, set this to Y to enable.
5. 2ND HT: Enable second stage heating outputs
If a single stage heating system, leave this set to N
If a 2 stage heating system, set to Yto enable.
6. 2ND CO:. Enable second stage cooling outputs
If a single stage cooling system, leave this set to N.
If a two stage cooling system, set to Yto enable.
Note! If you get
heating when you
expected cooling,
change the CO
type to the
opposite setting.
Thermostat back
Y2 Y1
G
RC
C
RH
W1
W2/O
Black/Brown
Yellow
Green
Red
Blue
White
Orange
Typical thermostat wiring colors.
Caution: verify that original wiring
matches. Colors may be different.
C wire is not required
for battery operation.
Must be connected
for 24VAC operation.
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Operation Guide
Model TBZ48A
Battery Powered Z-Wave Thermostat
Backlight and Button Operation
The thermostat backlight is normally set to go out after 20 seconds of no button presses to
conserve battery power.
If the backlight is off, the first button press of any button will only turn on the backlight.
Once the backlight is on, the buttons function normally.
TBZ48A Display
System Operation Mode
displayed > System is ON and heating
displayed > System is ON and cooling
blinking > System is ON and heating. Minimum Run Time (MRT) delay is active.
blinking > System is ON and cooling. Minimum Run Time (MRT) delay is active.
Temperature
Setting
Warmer
Cooler
Fan Mode
Selection
Heating/Cooling
Mode Selection
Battery Compartment
Flip down door
2xAA or 4xAA Alkaline Batteries
Room Temperature
Text Display Line
Backlit Display
Main Thermostat Screen
72H 80C
2
Off
Auto
MODE
FAN
$$:$$$$~
Auto
On
Done
Off
Heat-E
Cool
Auto
Select
123
FC
LOW BATT
Low Battery indicator
Display Lock indicator
Z-Wave Network Installed
indicator
Text Display Line
System Mode
indicators
Fan Mode
indicators
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Staging Indicators
“1” = Stage 1 heating or cooling is ON
“2” = Stage 2 heating or cooling is ON
“3” = Stage 3 heating (Aux Heat) is ON
For Heat Pump systems only:
“Heat-E” = Emergency heat mode active
Setting the System Mode: Off, Heat, Cool, Auto
System Modes
Off: System is off. No heating or cooling will come on. If system was on, it will
turn off immediately.
Heat:Only heating will occur.
Cool:Only cooling will occur.
Auto: Heating or cooling will come on according to the heating and cooling
setpoints. The system will automatically switch between heating and cooling
modes as needed to maintain the setpoints.
Special Heat Pump Mode: Emergency Heat
Heat-E: An additional system mode, “Heat-E” for Emergency Heat will be
displayed if the HVAC system type is set to Heat Pump. If there is a compressor
failure with the Heat Pump system, setting the mode to EHEAT will allow the
supplemental Aux heat to come on first whenever there is a call for heating. It
also disables the compressor output to prevent further damage to the HVAC
system.
Caution! Emergency Heat should only be used for emergencies until the HVAC system
can be repaired. Running the system in Emergency Heat mode is commonly the
most expensive mode since only the electric heat strips are being used instead of
the more efficient heat pump compressor.
Press MODE
button to change
system mode
72H 80C
2
Off
Auto
MODE
FAN
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Setting the Heating or Cooling Temperature Setpoint
Setpoint Change
To change the setpoint, press the Up or Down arrow buttons. The screen will switch to the
setpoint change screen (as above) and show the current setpoint of the current heating or
cooling mode. Adjust setpoint temperature up or down with the arrow buttons.
!When in the Setpoint Change screen, pressing the MODE button will switch
between the Heat and Cool setpoints.
Setpoint Push: Note that the cooling setpoint cannot be set below the heating setpoint.
The thermostat will “push” the heating setpoint lower if one attempts to lower the cooling
setpoint below the heating setpoint. It maintains a 3 degree separation between the
heating and cooling setpoint. The same is true for raising the heating setpoint above the
cooling setpoint. Again the thermostat will “push” the cooling setpoint up to maintain the 3
degree separation.
Lower Temperature
Raise Temperature
Press either Up or Down
arrow button to go to the
Setpoint Change screen
Setpoint Change screen
Press “Done”(FAN button) to set the setpoint and exit back to the main
thermostat screen or wait for the screen to automatically time out.
Press the Up or Down arrow
buttons to set the desired
temperature setpoint
Pressing the Up or Down
buttons will change the
setpoint 1 degree. Press and
hold the button to ramp the
setpoint.
Setpoint being changed
Press MODE
button to
change the
setpoint being
adjusted.
72H 80C
2
Off
Auto
MODE
FAN
Set to
2
Heat
Done
MODE
FAN
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Setting the Fan Mode
Press the FAN button to change the Fan mode
Fan Modes:
Auto: Fan automatically operated by the HVAC system. (normal setting)
On: Manual Fan mode. Fan stays on until mode is changed back to Auto,
independent of the heating or cooling system operation.
72H 80C
2
Off
Auto
MODE
FAN
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Thermostat Menu Mode
The Thermostat has a menu of setup and information displays.
Change to the Menu Mode by pressing and holding the FAN button for 5 seconds.
The display will change to Menu Mode and you can scroll through the menu options with
the Up/Down arrow buttons.
Thermostat Main Screen
Menu Mode Screen
Menu Mode options
SETUP User preference settings
INFO Displays thermostat version and setup info
CLOCK Setting the thermostat time and day
ZWAVE Z-Wave network install or remove
SYSTEM Thermostat HVAC system settings
Press and hold the
FAN button for 5
seconds to go to
the Menu Mode
screen
Use the
UP/DOWN
buttons to select
the desired menu
item
Press “Select”
to go to the
selected menu
item screen
Press “Done” to go back to the
Thermostat Main Screen
72H 80C
2
Off
Auto
MODE
FAN
SETUP
Select
Done
MODE
FAN
Menu item display
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SETUP Menu
User preference settings.
DEG F/C Select the temperature display mode, Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).
BAKLITE Sets the time from last button press that the backlight will timeout and turn off.
The backlight will turn OFF after the selected time expires. Range:10-30 seconds. Note:
long backlight timeouts will reduce battery life.
SENSCAL Change the temperature calibration by +/- 7 degrees using the Up/Dn buttons.
INFO Menu
The INFO menu is used to display information about the thermostat. Use the Up/Dn
buttons to scroll through the various items. Thermostat information displayed:
VERSION Thermostat firmware version
ZWAVE Z-Wave firmware version
NODE ID Z-Wave Node ID
HOME ID Z-Wave Home ID
SYSTYPE
STANDARD (standard HVAC system)
HP (Heat Pump HVAC system)
If HVAC type = Standard:
FAN TYPE
GAS
ELEC
If HVAC type = Heat Pump:
CO Changeover valve type
CO COOL (changeover with cool)
CO HEAT (changeover with heat)
CLOCK Menu
Set the time and day of the week.
Time
Day
ZWAVE Menu
This menu item allows you to install or uninstall the thermostat in the Z-Wave network.
Follow the instructions in the Z-Wave Installation section.
INSTALL Install thermostat in a Z-Wave Network (when a controller is in install mode)
REMOVE Remove thermostat from a Z-Wave Network
SYSTEM Menu
SYSTYPE Select the system type, HP for Heat Pump, Sfor Standard (Gas/Elec)
FANTYPE Select fan type (Standard systems only), Gas or Electric
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CO Select the Changeover type (HP systems only), changeover with Heat or Cool
See Installation Guide for more information on System setup and the Advanced Systems
Menu
Thermostat Operation
Minimum Run Time (MRT)
The thermostat has a Minimum Run Time after the start of any heating or cooling call.
This minimum run time assures even heating and cooling cycles. The MRT delay will keep
the system on even if it reaches the setpoint or you change the setpoint to a temperature
that would satisfy the call, until the MRT expires. Changing the Mode to OFF will cancel
the MRT and the system will turn off immediately. The MRT can be adjusted in the Installer
Settings menu of the thermostat.
Note: The MRT status is shown in the thermostat Status display.
Minimum Off Time (MOT)
The thermostat has a Minimum Off Time after any heating or cooling call is finished. This
delay prevents rapid heating/cooling cycles and also provides “short cycle protection” for
compressor calls. This delay may be noticeable when you change a setpoint and it does
not respond immediately due to another call that has recently completed and the MOT
delay timer is preventing the system from restarting. The MOT delay time can be adjusted
in the Installer Settings menu of the thermostat. There is a minimum of 5 minutes delay to
assure compressor protection.
Note: The MOT status is shown in the thermostat Status display.
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Z-Wave® Operation
The TBZ48A is based on the Slave Library in the Z-Wave Ecosystem.
Z-Wave controllers from various manufacturers support the Z-Wave process of adding or
removing a device from a network. The TBZ48A is a Z-Wave Slave and a Z-Wave
controller is required as the primary controller to setup and maintain the network.
The following procedure will allow the TBZ48A to be installed (inclusion) or removed
(exclusion) from a Z-Wave network.
NOTE: If the TBZ48A is installed in a network while running on batteries, it will be
installed as a FLiRs Z-Wave type of device. This is a power saving mode that converses
the batteries by keeping the radio asleep most of the time. However, in this mode, the
thermostat does not act as a router node in the Z-Wave network.
If the TBZ48A is installed in a network while powered by 24VAC, it will be installed as an
always-listening device and can act as a router node in the Z-Wave network.
Caution! Once installed in a Z-Wave network, if you change how the thermostat is
powered (from batteries to 24VAC or vice versa), you must remove and re-install the
thermostat in the Z-Wave network for it to work correctly.
Before installing the TBZ48A into a Z-Wave Network, check that is not already installed in
a network by viewing the Home and Zone ID’s located in the INFO screen. An un-installed
TBZ48A will show a Node ID of 0. Consult your controller’s user manual for details on
removing a device from a Z-Wave network.
Inclusion: Installing the TBZ48A into an existing network:
1. Set your primary controller to Install or Include mode, to add the TBZ48A as a
node on your network (see your controller’s user manual for detailed
instructions).
2. Press the FAN button and hold until the screen changes to the Menu screen.
3. Press the UP button until ZWAVE is shown in the Status Display line then press
Select.
4. INSTALL should be shown on the status line. Press Select to install in the
network. The status line will show the progress as the TBZ48A is added into the
network. Wait until SUCCESS or FAILED is shown on the status display.
5. Press Done to exit the ZWAVE screen.
6. Press Done again to exit the Menu screen.
7. The Radio Icon should be shown in the Thermostat Main screen indicating the
TBZ48A is enrolled into a network.
Your controller will indicate the TBZ48A was successfully added to its network (see
your controller’s user manual for details). Also you can check if the TBZ48A was
successfully added to the network by checking the Node ID and Home ID in the INFO
screen.
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Z-Wave Network Note: Inclusion and exclusion are always done at normal transmit
power mode.
Network Wide Inclusion
If your controller supports Network Wide Inclusion (NWI), then you can optionally set
the primary to NWI include mode. Please note that NWI inclusion mode does not
end when you have included a new node. This allows multiple nodes to be included
without having to physically go back to the controller to initiate the next inclusion.
Therefore you must manually terminate NWI inclusion mode at the controller when
you have finished including any new nodes to the network. Since intermediate
included nodes will assist the inclusion process by routing messages, we recommend
that nodes close to the primary controller be installed first, proceeding out in
consecutive rings from the controller.
Exclusion: Removing the TBZ48A from a network:
1. Set your primary controller to Uninstall or Remove mode to remove the
TBZ48A as a node on your network (see your controller’s user manual for
detailed instructions).
2. Press the FAN button and hold until the screen changes to the Menu screen.
3. Press the UP button until ZWAVE is shown on the status line then press Select.
4. REMOVE should be displayed. Press Select to remove from the network. The
status display will show the progress as the TBZ48A has been removed from a
network. Wait until SUCCESS or FAILED is shown on the status line.
5. The controller will indicate the TBZ48A has been removed from the network.
6. The Radio Icon will disappear from the Thermostat Main screen.
Note: You can confirm the thermostat has been removed by checking that the Node ID is 0
in the INFO screen.
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FCC/IC
INFORMATION TO USER
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital
Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
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