Salus Optima S User manual

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Optima S & Optima SR
Thermostat
User Guide

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions carefully before installing and using the Optima S
Thermostat. This manual is meant to be used as a reference guide for the installation,
configuration and maintenance of your device.
• Follow all local and electricity supplier regulations regarding the installation or
replacement of a thermostat. An authorized, qualified installer may be required.
• Do not connect any of the terminals to the 110/220 VAC supply. The
Optima S Thermostat uses two AA batteries or a 24 VAC power source.
• Do not cover any of the vents on the thermostat.
• Do not install this unit at an altitude of over 2000 meters.
• Do not place the unit in a bathroom or area of excessive moisture.
• Do not allow the unit to get wet. This device serves as a temperature control
system only in dry, closed living and office spaces.
• Do not expose the unit to temperatures below 5°C or above 40°C, humidity
above 80%, or pollution above level 2.
• Do not expose the unit to voltage fluctuations more than +/- 10%.
• Do not use solvents or aggressive cleaning agents. A dry, soft cloth is
recommended.
The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damage caused by not
following these instructions.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT 1
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY 2
BUTTONS 2
INDICATORS 3
INITITALIZATION 5
CONFIGURING THE THERMOSTAT 6
NAVIGATING THE SETTINGS MENU 6
SETTINGS 6
EQUIPMENT TYPE 7
REVERSING VALVE 7
FAN CONTROL 7
AUXILARY RELAY FUNCTION 7
AUXILARY RELAY ACTIVATION 8
TEMPERATURE SENSOR SELECT 8
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR OFFSET 8
EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR OFFSET 8
DELTA 1ST STAGE HEATING 9

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DELTA 2ND STAGE HEATING 9
DELTA 1ST STAGE COOLING 9
DELTA 2ND STAGE COOLING 9
COMPRESSOR PROTECTION (Y1/Y2MIN OFF TIME)9
FAN DELAY 9
HEAT MAX SET POINT 10
COOL MIN SET POINT 10
DEADBAND10
HEAT PROTECTION 10
LOCK KEYPAD SOURCE 11
LOCK LEYPAD FUNCTION 11
DISPLAY UNITS (DEGREES) 12
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 12
DISPLAY ON DELAY 12
LANGUAGE 12
12/24 HOUR CLOCK 12
SHOW/HIDE HUMIDITY READING 13
HUMIDITY SET POINT 13
SET TIME 13
SET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS 13
SET YEAR 13
SET DATE 13

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SET SCHEDULE 14
LOCK KEYPAD 14
INITIATE IDENTIFY MODE 14
JOIN NETWORK 14
JOIN NEW NETWORK 15
FACTORY RESET 15
THE HOME SCREEN 15
CHANGING THE SET POINT TEMPERATURE 16
FAN CONTROL 16
OPERATING MODE 17
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD 17
SCHEDULE FUNCTION 18
TEMPORARY HOLD 19
PERMANENT HOLD 20
PAIRING OPTIMA S WITH SS909ZB TEMPERATURE SENSOR 20
SPECIFICATIONS 22
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
SALUS WARRANTY 24

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APPENDIX A – WIRING DIAGRAMS 26
TERMINAL DEFINITIONS 26
CONVENTIONAL SINGLE TRANSFORMER HEAT AND COOL SYSTEM 27
CONVENTIONAL TWO TRANSFORMER HEAT AND COOL SYSTEM 28
FLOOR HEATING SYSTEM 29
SINGLE TRANSFORMER HEAT PUMP SYSTEM 30
TWO TRANSFORMER HEAT PUMP SYSTEM 31
APPENDIX B – REGULATORY STATEMENTS 32
FCC STATEMENTS 32
FCC AND INDUSTRY CANADA 33
INDUSTRY CANADA 33

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INTRODUCTION
The Optima S is available in 2 configurations: Standard and Router to the network.
Model
Description
ST898ZB
This model functions as a standard ‘End Device’ and may be powered by
24VAC or battery.
SA898ZBR
This model functions as a Router to the network and will route messages
between devices on the network. Because of the higher level of
communications this model must be powered by 24VAC with a C-wire to
avoid draining the batteries.
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT
There are five basic steps to installing the thermostat:
1. Turn off power to the HVAC system.
2. Determine the wiring configuration.
3. Install new thermostat, removing old thermostat and mounting the Wall Plate
if required.
4. Turn power back on to the HVAC system.
5. Configure the new thermostat.
Please review the separate installation instructions and wiring diagrams in Appendix A
at the end of this manual for installation details.

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CONTROLS AND DISPLAY
Buttons
There are six (6) button areas on the Optima S
touchscreen display as shown on the right and defined
below. The Reset button is a recessed button on the
bottom side surface of the device, below the logo.
Button
Definition
Home Screen
Settings Screens
Main
Home Screen button
Not used
Returns display to Home
Screen
Mode
Operating mode select
(Heat, Cool, Auto or Off)
Change operating
mode
Not used: mode icons are
displayed if needed
Fan
Fan mode select
(On or Auto)
Change Fan mode or
set Permanent Hold
Not used
Settings
Device settings
Enter Settings screens
Move between Settings
screens
Up
Increment or confirm
changes
Increase Set Point
Increment options /
Confirm
Down
Decrement or cancel
changes
Decrease Set Point
Decrement options /
Cancel
Reset
Restore device to Home screen
Reset

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Indicators
The following indicators are available on the LCD display.
Low Battery
Humidity
Display
Message Display
Time Display
Permanent
Hold Status Icon
Main
Temperature
Display
Network
Icon
Heat Icon
Cool Icon
Off Icon
Fan Auto Icon
Fan Icon
Fan Status
Icon
Settings Icon
Confirm Icon
Increment Icon
Cancel Icon
Decrement Icon

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Indicator
Description
Message Display
Alphanumeric display of HVAC status and labels
Time Display
Displays time in 12- or 24-hour format if provided by the network
Main Temperature
Display
Displays the room temperature or set point as required
Permanent Hold
Status Icon
Indicates whether Permanent Hold is active
Network Icon
Indicates when the thermostat is connected to a smart home
system
Mode Icons
HVAC operating modes as follows:
Off – System is OFF
Auto – Heat or Cool as required
Cool – AC or Cooling mode
Heat – Furnace or Heating mode
Fan Icons
Fan operating modes as follows:
Auto – Fan ON while heating or cooling
On – Fan always ON
Settings Icon
Tap for device settings, tap again to step through menu
Decrement Icon
Set device settings
Cancel Icon
Select Down to decrement changes or reject changes
Increment Icon
Set device settings
Confirm Icon
Select Up to increment changes or confirm changes
Low Battery
Indicates when the 2 AA batteries need to be replaced
Humidity
Indicates the humidity level in your home

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INITIALIZATION
When power is applied to the Thermostat the display will cycle through an initialization
sequence where it performs a display test and displays the firmware version.
If it was not previously associated with a network, it will display
JOining
…
10
as it
attempts to join a network.
The number will count down from
10
minutes to
0
.
When it either finds a network, times out, or pairing is canceled by the user, the
thermostat will default to the setting
HVAC EQPT TYP
.
If there is no button activity for 30 seconds, the display will revert to the Home screen.
If the thermostat had previously joined a network, it will default to the Home screen.
Once initialization is complete, the Optima S is ready for use, or to be configured for
the intended application. The Optima S may be configured manually through the
keypad, or by using the SALUS Smart Home App. To use the desktop App go to
https://us.salusconnect.io/login
To download the mobile App search for Salus Smart Home on the Apple
App Store and Google Play

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CONFIGURING THE THERMOSTAT
There is an extensive list of configuration settings that can be accessed by tapping the
Settings button.
Navigating the Settings Menu
To move forward and back through the Settings menu and make any changes to the
settings, the buttons function as follows:
Touch Button
Type
Action
Settings
--
Enter Settings menu, and Save and go to next parameter setup
+ or
/
Short
Increment parameter value by 1
Long
After long press time, increment by 1 at 4 Hz rate while key
remains down
-
Short
Decrement parameter value by 1
Long
If applicable, decrement value by 1. After long press time,
decrement by 1 at 4 Hz rate while key remains down
Back
--
Save and go to previous parameter setup
After 30 seconds of no user input, changes will be saved, and the device will return to
Home screen.
Settings
Press the button to enter the Settings menu
• Pressing will save the setting and advance to the next menu item
• Pressing will save the setting and advance to the previous menu item

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The thermostat defaults to a Heat Pump equipment type with configuration settings
typical for that type of equipment.
Equipment Type allows you to select the equipment the Optima S will be controlling.
EQPT TYP-
HP
(default)
For conventional Heat Pumps
+
or
–
Use the + or –
buttons to step
through the available
options.
HP+EH
For Heat Pumps with Emergency Heating
HT/AC
For forced air Heating and Cooling systems
--/AC
For Cooling only systems
HT/--
For Heating only systems
If HP or HP+EH are selected, you must set the Reversing Valve operation
REVERS VALVE-
O
(default)
Reversing valve for Heat switching to Cool
+
or
–
Use the + or – buttons to
select O or B.
B
Reversing valve for Cool switching to Heat
If Heat + AC or Heat only are selected, you must set the Fan Control
FAN CNTL-
FURNC
(default)
Used with Gas heating elements
+
or
–
Use the + or – buttons to
FURNC or TSTAT.
TSTAT
Used with Electric heating elements
The Auxiliary Relay function is shown when either Heat Pump or AC only is selected. For
all other HVAC types, the output is configured for heating.
AUX FUNC-
NONE
No function
+
or
–
Use the + or – buttons to
step through the available
options.
HMDFY
For control of a humidifier
DHMFY
For control of a dehumidifier
HEAT
For 2nd stage heating control (not for AC only)

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When the Equipment Type is Heat Pump or AC only, and the Auxiliary Relay function is
set for Humidify, or Dehumidify, you must configure the relay operation.
AUX ACTIVE-
CLS
(default)
Functions like a Normally Closed relay
+
or
–
Use the + or – buttons to
select Close or Open.
OPN
Functions like a Normally Open relay
The Optima S supports a remote temperature sensor for control if the thermostat is not
located in the optimum location due to existing wiring. The remote sensor, SS909ZB,
may be paired with the thermostat and the value will be displayed on the Optima S.
The Settings menu allows you to select the internal or external sensor for control.
TEMP SEL-INT
(default)
TEMP SEL-RMT
(Zigbee)
Select Internal (INT) or remote (RMT)
temperature sensor 1
Use the + or – buttons to step
through the available options.
1See Pairing Remote Temperature Sensor on page []
The displayed value for the temperature internal and external (if selected) sensor may
be adjusted to increase or decrease the value. The thermostat will control to this value.
INT TEMP OFFST
0
(default)
Internal temperature
offset
±4 in 0.5ºC steps
±8 in 1ºF steps
Use the + or – buttons
to step through the
available options.
RMT TEMP OFFST
0
(default)
Remote temperature
offset
±4 in 0.5ºC steps
±8 in 1ºF steps

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Depending on the Equipment Type selected, you may have 2 heating stages and 2
cooling stages. The parameters below allow you to set the separation between when
the 1st stage energizes, and the 2nd stage energizes below set point (heating) and above
set point (cooling).
DLTA 1ST STAGE
(heating) 2
0.25°C/0.5°F
(default)
Heating differential
1st stage
0.25 - 1ºC in 0.25º steps
0.5 - 2ºF in 0.5º steps
DLTA 2ND STAGE
(heating) 2
1.0°C/2.0°F
(default)
Heating differential
2nd stage
0.25 – 2.0ºC in 0.25º steps
0.5 – 4.0ºF in 0.5º steps
DLTA 1ST STAGE
(cooling) 3
0.25°C/0.5°F
(default)
Cooling differential
1st stage
0.25 - 1ºC in 0.25º steps
0.5 - 2ºF in 0.5º steps
DLTA 2ND STAGE
(cooling) 3
1.0°C/2.0°F
(default)
Cooling differential
2nd stage °
0.25 – 2.0ºC in 0.25º steps
0.5 – 4.0ºF in 0.5º steps
2Not applicable for AC only (
--AC
)
3Not applicable for Heating only (
HT--
)
To avoid short cycling of the compressor, the Y1Y2 Min Off Time delays how long the
cooling output will remain OFF after cooling is satisfied. The output will not reenergize
until the Y1Y1 Min Off Time expires.
Y1Y2 MIN OFF T
(Not applicable for Heat Only)
5.0
(default)
Compressor protection minimum OFF time
0 - 5 minutes in 0.5 steps
When cooling is satisfied and the output turns Off, the fan will continue to run for the
time designated by FAN DELAY to minimize condensation on the cooling coil.
FAN DELAY
0.5
(default)
Fan control relay keeps fan running for Fan Delay
after cooling stops.
0 - 5 minutes in 0.5
steps

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The heating and cooling set points may be set to a limited range to prevent over
heating or under cooling a space to save energy.
• HEAT MAX SETPT does not appear if EQPT TYP is AC only
• COOL MIN SETPT does not appear if set to Heat only
HEAT MAX SETPT
28.5°C/83°F
(default)
Max Heating Set point
20 - 30 ºC in 0.5 º steps
68 - 86 ºF in 1 º steps
COOL MIN SETPT
8°C /46°F
(default)
Min Cooling Set point
5 - 24ºC in 0.5º steps
41 - 75ºF in 1º steps
When EQPT TYP is HP, HP+EH and HT/AC you can set a DEAD BAND which determines
the number of degrees between where cooling turns Off and heating turns On and
vice-a-versa.
DEAD BAND
1.5°C /3°F
(default)
Dead band value is used for Auto mode.
1.5 - 5ºC in 0.5ºC steps
3 - 10ºF in 1º steps
The HEAT PROTECT set point creates a limit, above which the heating outputs will be
de-energized regardless of the system configuration. Not displayed if AC only.
HEAT PROTECT
--
(default) = Off
Heat Protect Setpoint
30 - 35ºC in 0.5 º steps
86 - 95 ºF in 1º steps

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The LOCK SRC determines if the key lock function can be controlled by the thermostat
keypad (hold + and - buttons for 3+ seconds) and the App, or just by the App
LOCK SRC-KY+APP
(default)
LOCK SRC-APP
Key Lock Source
(Device+App or App Only)
Use the + or – buttons to switch between values.
The LCK function allows you to lock any combination of Parameter Settings, Set Point,
Fan Speed, and Mode to prevent changes using the thermostat buttons.
Settings
Set Point
Fan
Mode
LCK-NONE
(default)
The Key Lock function prevents
users from making changes to
the selected items (Mode / FAN
/ Set Pt / Param) if the keypad is
locked.
The LOCK SRC parameter
determines if the buttons may
be locked from either the
keypad or the App, or only using
the App.
To lock/unlock the buttons from
the keypad press + and – for 3
seconds. The associated icons
will disappear when locked.
LCK-PARAM
Ï
LCK-SETPT
Ï
LCK-SPT+PRM
Ï
Ï
LCK-FAN
Ï
LCK-FAN+PRM
Ï
Ï
LCK-FAN+SPT
Ï
Ï
LCK-FN+SPT+PRM
Ï
Ï
Ï
LCK-MODE
Ï
LCK-MODE+PRM
Ï
Ï
LCK-MODE+SPT
Ï
Ï
LCK-MD+SPT+PRM
Ï
Ï
Ï
LCK-MODE+FAN
Ï
Ï
LCK-MD+FAN+PRM
Ï
Ï
Ï
LCK-MD+FAN+SPT
Ï
Ï
Ï
LCK-ALL
Ï
Ï
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Temperature values may be displayed in degrees F or in C.
DEGREE UNITS
°C
°F
(default)
C/F Selection
Use the + or – buttons to switch between ºF
and ºC
The display brightness may be adjusted from 1 (dim) to 10 (brightest). Increasing
display brightness will impact battery life.
BRIGHTNESS
6
(default)
Set display brightness
Use the + or – buttons to change brightness 1 to 10
The display may be configured to dim or turn off after the selected time frame, or if AC
powered it can be set to remain on continuously.
DISPLAY ON-DM
(default) 4
DISPLAY ON-10
DISPLAY ON-20
DISPLAY ON-30
DISPLAY ON-YES
4
DM = dims display after 10 seconds
10, 20 & 30 = Display On Time in
seconds
YES = the display remains on
Use the + or – buttons to change the
display time out.
4When powered by batteries and set to DM or YES, the display will turn off after 10 seconds.
Prompts may be shown in English, French or Spanish based on language preference.
LANGUAGE-
EN
ES
FR
English (default)
Spanish
French
Language Selection.
Use the + or – buttons to change the language
prompts between English, French and Spanish
The time display may be set to either a 24-hour format or 12-hour format
24 HOUR CLOCK
(default)
12 HOUR CLOCK
Time Display Format
Use the + or – buttons to change
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The Optima S has an internal humidity sensor which is displayed by default. If you do
not wish to see the humidity value, you can choose to hide the humidity reading.
SHOW HUMIDITY
(default)
HIDE HUMIDITY
Show or hide humidity
reading
Use the + or – buttons to switch between Show
and Hide Humidity.
If Equipment Type Heat Pump (HP) or AC only (--AC) is selected, and the Auxiliary Relay
function is set to Humidify or Dehumidify, the Humidify Set Point prompts will be
displayed. This is the set point around which the humidifier or dehumidifier will be
controlled.
HUMIDITY SETPT
45
%(default)
Set point for controlling
humidifier/dehumidifier
Use the + or – buttons to change the
set point value between 20 - 60%.
If the Optima S does not have internet connection through the Gateway, you must
manually set the Time, Date and Daylight Savings time.
TIME 00:00
5
increment Hour
increment Minute
Set Time and Date
Tap the symbol to increase the
value for Hour and Minute.
DST ADJUST ON
(default) 5
DST ADJUST OFF
Enable/disable Day
Light Saving time
Use the + or – buttons to
change between On and Off.
SET YEAR 2020
(default) 5
Set Year
Use the + or – buttons to
change the value of year.
DATE M/D-1/01
(default) 5
increment Month
increment Date
Set Month and
Date
Tap the symbol to increase the
value for Month and Date.
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EDIT-
WKDY/WKND
(default)
WEEKLY
DAILY
WKDY/SA/S
SCHD OFF
Current schedule mode:
Press √to edit schedule.
Press + or – to step through
schedule types 6
After OTA, if there is no schedule mode in
the device side and it has joined network,
then schedule mode is CLOUD, device
receives schedule setpoint from Gateway.
6Press to access the Schedule menus to set the Interval, Time and Set Point. See Schedule configuration page []
The Lock/Unlock function allows you to lock and unlock the keypad through the
Settings menu in addition to through the keypad and/or App.
LOCK KEYS?
7
press √to lock keys
To lock and unlock the keypad.
UNLOCK KEYS?
7
press √to unlock keys
7 Only displayed when Lock Source = KY+APP and Key Lock Type ¹NONE
The Identify mode sends an Identify command to paired devices which support it and
their display, or LED will flash on and off to indicate they are connected devices.
IDENTIFY?
8
Press √to Initiate Identify mode
Identify Check 10
is displayed
Identify devices on
the shared channel
Identify mode counts
from 10 to 0 minutes
8 Most simple temperature, door/window, and water leak sensors do not support Identify.
Tapping the √to Join Network places the thermostat in a mode where it will Join an
available Zigbee network. The network channel will be displayed for 3 seconds once
the thermostat successfully joins.
JOIN NETWORK?
Press √to join network,
Press x to exit or 10 min time out
Initiate Join to an
available network
Displayed only if it has not
joined network.
Note: The network Gateway or Coordinator must also be in the Join mode scanning for devices.