Sensi TOUCH 2 1F96U-42WF Series Instruction Manual

SENSITM TOUCH 2 SMART THERMOSTAT
Manual Operation
© 2022 Emerson Electric Co. All rights reserved
R-5580
Models: 1F96U-42WF series, ST76 series
Version: June 2022

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MENU
Access thermostat settings and add sensors.
SENSOR PARTICIPATION
See how many sensors the thermostat is controlling to.
PLUS BUTTON
Adjusts the temperature set point up and down.
CURRENT SET TEMPERATURE
Current set temperature the thermostat will maintain.
MINUS BUTTON
Adjusts the temperature set point.
CURRENT TEMPERATURE
The room temperature at the thermostat. If you have
sensors connected, the temperature shown will be the
average of selected sensors and the thermostat.
HUMIDITY
Displays current humidity.
FAN AND SYSTEM MODES
Switches system mode between Heat, Cool, Off, Aux or Auto.
Switches fan mode from Auto or On, and allows Circulate
Fan customization. Leave the fan mode on Auto to allow
the thermostat to control the fan as necessary.
TIME
Displays current time.
BUTTONS AND ICONS
The Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat can be operated through Wi-Fi using the Sensi app or
it can be operated at the actual wall unit. Advanced features such as thermostat settings,
scheduling and email alerts are only available through the Sensi app.

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MODE SELECTION
SWITCHING SYSTEM MODE
Press the Mode button (see buttons and icons) to
switch between all available system mode settings.
Off
When the system mode is Off, your HVAC
system will not heat or cool your home.
Auto
Auto Mode allows the thermostat to seamlessly
switch between your heating and cooling
systems by setting two temperature setpoints,
and the thermostat will keep your room
temperature between these two temperatures.
Example: Set to 75° and 70°F – Sensi will bring on
your cooling system when the room temperature is
75°F or over, and will bring on your heating system
when the room temperature is 70°F or lower.
Aux
If you have a heat pump with back up auxiliary heat,
Sensi will switch automatically between using the
heat pump and the back up heat in Heat Mode. If
you only want to heat your home with your back
up heating system, switch the mode to Aux.
Mode selection
FAN MODE
If you want to circulate indoor air, you can switch fan
mode to On. Turn the fan back to Auto when you want the
thermostat to control your indoor blower as necessary.
Leaving the fan in On will run your blower continuously.
Circulate fan mode allows your blower to run for a
set amount of continuous minutes each hour without
running your HVAC system. For more information visit
sensi.emerson.com/en-us/support/circulating-fan
HOLDING ONE TEMPERATURE
If you want to hold one temperature, make sure the
Schedule is Off. Then, adjust the set point using the
Plus and Minus buttons. The thermostat will hold
this temperature, in the set system mode, until you
turn Schedule back On or until you adjust the set
point again using the Plus and Minus buttons.

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MENU SETTINGS
You can access several settings and options
about your thermostat in the menu.
MENU SETTINGS
REMOTE SENSORS
If you have a remote sensor to pair with your
thermostat, you can do so in this menu, as well as
view general information about your sensor(s).
If you want to manage your sensors, you
must do so through the Sensi app.

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MENU SETTINGS
DISPLAY OPTIONS
Toggle what you want to see on the display from this menu.
Home Screen Content
Change the temperature from Fahrenheit to
Celsius and adjust whether you can see the
humidity/time on the thermostat here.
Sleep Mode
You have the option to display certain settings
when the touchscreen goes to sleep.

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MENU SETTINGS
ABOUT THERMOSTAT
This menu displays a quick glance at your thermostat
information. It includes your model number, MAC
ID (uniquely identifies your thermostat), build
date, firmware version, technical support contact
information, and a Factory Reset button.
Pressing the Factory Reset button will clear all
of your settings except for the HVAC Equipment
settings and the Temperature Limits.
SCHEDULE
You can toggle Schedule On/Off from the thermostat.
Temporary hold
When your Schedule is On, your Sensi thermostat
controls your home based on the time and
temperature settings in the current schedule.
To temporarily change your temperature, use
the Up and Down arrows in the app or the
Plus and Minus buttons on the thermostat.
Your thermostat will display Hold and the time
until the hold runs out. It will hold your new
temperature until the next scheduled set point
with a minimum hold time of two hours.
WI-FI
The Sensi app will instruct you how to connect to
Wi-Fi. You can also turn Wi-Fi on or off at any time.
Once you are connected to Wi-Fi, you can view
the network name you’re connected to as well as
signal strength of the network on this menu.

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ADVANCED SETUP
Here you can check the HVAC settings and
adjust your humidification settings, if you have
an accessory installed. (Humidification set up
is recommended for a contractor only.)
HVAC Equipment
This allows you to change a series of settings to
customize the thermostat for your specific system.
Refer to the chart below for a complete listing of
thermostat configurations and what they stand for. If
you are installing the thermostat on the wall for the
first time, we highly recommend that you download
the Sensi app and follow the installation instructions.
However, if you are experiencing an issue or you
want to check your system configurations, you
can manually configure your thermostat as well.
Learn more about how to properly configure
your thermostat at sensi.emerson.com/en-us/
support/how-do-i-configure-my-thermostat.
Date and Time
If you’re connecting Sensi to Wi-Fi, then this
will set up automatically based on your time
zone. If you need to set it manually, tap on
Edit and adjust as necessary. This option is
only available when Wi-Fi is turned OFF.
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
If your thermostat was installed by a professional
that is part of our Sensi Partner Program, their
information can be displayed on your thermostat in
case you need their contact information handy.
MENU SETTINGS

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See below for a list of all of the settings available at the thermostat and their options.
INSTALLATION
CONFIGURATION MENU ITEMS REFERENCE
MENU ITEM OPTIONS DEFAULT
Remote Sensors Add/Remove Sensor
Display Options Home Screen Content | Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode
Time to Sleep
Screen Brightness
Display Time
Display Setpoint
1 Min.
Med
On
On
Home Screen Content
Indoor Humidity
Time of Day
°F / °C
On
On
°F
Schedule On/Off (Create and edit schedules on the app) -
Wi-Fi Connect/Reconnect/Forget Networki -
About Thermostat Model Number/Reset -
Advanced Setup HVAC Equipment | Accessory setup | Time and Date
Set Up HVAC Equipment
Outdoor Setup AC1/AC2/HP1/HP2/None
Indoor Setup GA1/GA2/EL1/EL2/Fan
Reversing Valve Position O/B/6/None
Additional Accessories None/Add
Humidifier (wired to thermostat) Yes/No
Dehumidifier (wired to thermostat) Yes/No
AC2
EL2
O
None
No
No
Fan Mode Options Circulating Fan Off/On 10% - 100% (5% increments)
General Fan On/Auto Off
Humidify Humidification Off/On
5%- 50% (5% increments) Off 40%
Dehumidify Dehumidification Off/On
40% - 95% (5% increments) Off 50%

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INSTALLATION
See below for definitions of the wiring terminals on the sub-base of the thermostat.
Terminal outputs and wiring diagrams
TERMINAL LABEL DEFINITION
RH* Power for heating, 24V
RC* Power for cooling, 24V
C** Common wire, 24V
G Indoor blower (fan)
YFirst outdoor stage cooling on conventional systems or
first heat and cool on heat pump systems
Y2/* Second outdoor stage cooling on conventional systems or
second heat and cool on two stage heat pump systems
W/E First indoor stage heat on conventional systems or first stage
auxiliary/emergency heat on heat pump systems
W2/* Second indoor stage heat on conventional systems or second stage
auxiliary/emergency heat on heat pump systems/Dehumidifier
O/B Changeover (reverse valve) connection for heat pump or zone panel systems
ACC- Used to control a whole home humidifier with two wires and
setting the dry contact switch on the back to accessory.
ACC+ Used to control a whole home humidifier using a single wire. Make
sure the switch on the back is in the System position
* If the old thermostat has separate RC and RH wires coming out of the wall,
clip the RC/RH jumper on the back of the thermostat.
**The common wire could be labeled “C” on your old thermostat, or it could be labeled “B”
or “X.” Please refer to the owner’s manual of your old thermostat for clarification.
Does Wire Color Correspond to the Thermostat Terminals?
Wire color does not always correspond to the thermostat letters. A white wire may be attached to the “W” terminal
on the old thermostat, or it may be attached to a different terminal with a different letter. Be sure to take a photo
of the old thermostat that shows the wire colors and terminal letters before labeling and removing any wires.

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INSTALLATION
Thermostat back
DIPSWITCH FOR ACC TERMINALS
This switch is to determine where the power from your
accessory is coming from. See our Install Guide for a
wiring diagram and dipswitch selection information.
RH/RC JUMPER
Only clip this if you have separate RH and RC wires coming
out of the wall. This indicates a two-transformer system.

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Why can’t I control the thermostat at the touchscreen?
If Keypad Lockout is enabled through the Sensi app, then the touchscreen will be
locked, and you can only make changes through the Sensi app.
When the screen is locked, you’ll see a padlock icon at the top of the thermostat touchscreen.
Why can’t I adjust the temperature setpoint past a certain degree?
Sensi Touch 2 has a setpoint range of 45° to 99°F. You cannot set the thermostat lower than 45°F or higher than 99°F.
If Temperature Limits are enabled through the Sensi app, then a custom setpoint range has been set, and you will
not be able to go above the “Heating Max Setpoint” and you will not be able to go below the “Cooling Min Setpoint.”
The app will display "Limit" next to the setpoint when you’ve gone as high/low as the custom range allows.
Why is my thermostat heating/cooling past the setpoint?
1. Set Fan to Auto
• Set your thermostat Fan to Auto. If the thermostat was set to Fan On, it may have
sounded like your system was heating/cooling, but it was just the fan running.
2. Check the thermostat features you have enabled
• Turn Circulating Fan off.
• Turn any humidity control features off. If your thermostat is dehumidifying by
overcooling, the thermostat will cool 3° below your setpoint.
3. Check your cycle rate. (Only available through the Sensi app.)
• If the thermostat is set to “Slow,” there is a larger variance to cool/heat for, and you may see
the room temperature go below/above the setpoint briefly before the system shuts off.
4. Turn the system Mode Off.
• If the heating/cooling system turns off after this change, then the thermostat is
working as expected. Re-check that you don’t have any features on that would cause
the system to run longer than usual and double check your Cycle Rate.
5. If the heating/cooling system does not turn off after switching the Mode, reset the
thermostat and verify that your wiring and configuration is correct.
• Use the Factory Reset button in the About Thermostat menu to reset your Touch 2.
• In the Sensi app, walk back through the “New Installation” > “Not Mounted” path and reconnect to Wi-Fi.
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My temperature setpoint is changing, and I am not adjusting it. What do I do?
IS SCHEDULE TURNED ON?
Sensi comes pre-programmed with a default schedule. If you did not edit the schedule through the app, turn Schedule Off.
ARE YOU USING ANY SMART HOME AUTOMATIONS?
Check your Alexa or Google Home app to make sure there are no automations set up for your thermostat.
Someone in your home may also be using voice commands to change the temperature.
ARE YOU SIGNED UP FOR ACTIVE SAVINGS EVENTS THROUGH YOUR ENERGY COMPANY?
You may be in an Active Savings Event through your energy company. The thermostat
touchscreen displays a notification while you’re in an Active Event. You can adjust the
setpoint using the plus/minus buttons any time to opt out of this event.*
ARE YOU USING GEOFENCING?
When Geofencing is enabled, Sensi will adjust setpoints based on whether you are home or away, for every
person that has opted in through the app. If everyone isn’t home, then the setpoint could be affected.
* You cannot opt out of Mandatory Events. Your energy company should have notified you if it was a mandatory event. Learn more about Active Savings Events on here.
Why is my touchscreen blank?
Sensi Touch 2 requires a “C” (common) wire to power the display. If the thermostat is not
turning on or the display is blank, likely there is not power going to the thermostat.
• Ensure there is power to your HVAC system and there is no error code
on your control board, indicating a system issue.
― If there is an error code or no power to your system, contact an HVAC professional to service your equipment.
• Reset breakers.
• Secure wire connections.
― If you pull on a wire, it does not come out. Make sure the wire is all the way down
and seated in the thermostat terminals. If you aren’t sure, push the paddle down and
pull the wire out. Then try to push it back into the terminal for a better fit.
• Ensure the thermostat is wired correctly by following the instructions in the Sensi app.
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Why isn’t my heating/cooling turning on?
Just Installed Thermostat
• Ensure there is power to your HVAC system and there is no error code
on your control board, indicating a system issue.
― If there is an error code or no power to your system, contact an HVAC professional to service your equipment.
• Reset breakers.
• Secure wire connections.
― If you pull on a wire, it does not come out. Make sure the wire is all the way down
and seated in the thermostat terminals. If you aren’t sure, push the paddle down and
pull the wire out. Then try to push it back into the terminal for a better fit.
• Ensure the thermostat is wired correctly by following the instructions in the Sensi app.
― You can also try to reinstall your original thermostat to make sure there is not an HVAC system issue
that is preventing the system from coming on. If your heating/cooling doesn’t come on with the original
thermostat, then you may need to contact a professional technician to service your equipment.
Installed Thermostat Previously, Was Working Fine
• Ensure there is power to your HVAC system and there is no error code
on your control board, indicating a system issue.
― If there is an error code or no power to your system, contact an HVAC professional to service your equipment.
• Reset breakers.
• Reset thermostat.
― Use the Factory Reset button in the About Thermostat menu to reset your Touch 2.
• Ensure the thermostat is wired correctly by following the instructions in the Sensi app.
― You can also try to reinstall your original thermostat to make sure there is not an HVAC system issue
that is preventing the system from coming on. If your heating/cooling doesn’t come on with the original
thermostat, then you may need to contact a professional technician to service your equipment.
• Ensure the thermostat is configured correctly for your HVAC system.
― Learn more about how to do this on our support site.
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