Skytech CON 1001 TH User manual

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CON 1001 TH (SKY CON TH)
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MULIT-FUNCTION WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
FOR OPERATING A LATCHING SOLENOID VALVE, MANUALLY OR WITH A THERMOSTAT FUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This remote control system was developed to provide a safe, reliable, and user-friendly remote control system for gas heating appliances. The
system is operated manually from the transmitter. The system operates on radio frequencies (RF) within a 20' range using non-directional
signals. The system operates on one of 1,048,576 security codes that are programmed into the transmitter at the factory; the remote
receiver's code must be matched to that of the transmitter prior to initial use.
Review THERMO SAFETY SECTION under RECEIVER section. This high temperature safety feature shuts down
the appliance when a potentially unsafe condition exists.
TRANSMITTER
This remote control SYSTEM offers the user a battery-operated remote control to power
a latching solenoids such as those used with gas valves used in some heater rated gas
logs, gas fireplaces and other gas heating appliances.
The solenoid circuit uses the battery power from the receiver to operate a solenoid. The
circuit has reversing polarity software which reverses the positive (+) and negative (-)
output of the receiver's battery power to drive a latching solenoid ON/OFF. The
SYSTEM is controlled by the remote transmitter.
The transmitter operates on a (2) 1.5V AAA batteries.
It is recommended that ALKALINE batteries always be used for longer battery life and
maximum operational performance.
Before using the transmitter, install the (2) AAA transmitter batteries into the battery
compartment. (Use caution that batteries are installed in the proper direction)
KEY SETINGS
•ON - Operates unit to on position, Manually operated solenoid ON.
•OFF - Operates unit to off position, Manually operated solenoid OFF.
•MODE - Changes unit from manual mode to thermo mode.
•SET - Sets temperature in thermo mode.
1. DISPLAY Indicates CURRENT room temperature .
2. 0F OR 0 C Indicates degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
3. FLAME Indicates burner/valve in operation.
4. ROOM Indicates remote is in THERMO operation.
5. TEMP Appears during manual operation.
6. SET Appears during time the of setting the desired temperature in
the thermo operation.
ROOM
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display
TEMP
1
2
3
SET
45
6
ON
MODE
OFF
SET
1
2
3
4
ON
MODE
OFF
BUTTON
WALL CLIP
SLOT
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
FRONT BACK
OFF
SET
ON
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
SET
BUTTON
IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT
ATTEMPT
TO
INSTALL
OR
OPERATE
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SETTING 0F / 0C SCALE
The factory setting for temperature is 0F. To change this setting to 0 C, first
•Press the ON key and the OFF key on the transmitter at the same time
this will change from 0 F to 0 C. Follow this same procedure to change
from 0 C back to 0F.
MANUAL FUNCTION
To operate the system in the manual “MODE” do the following.
ON OPERATION
Press the ON key the appliance flame will come on. During this time the LCD
screen will show ON, after 3 seconds the LCD screen will default to display
room temperature and the word TEMP will show. (Flame icon wil appear on
LCD screen in manual on mode)
OFF OPERATION
Press the OFF key the appliance flame will shut off. During this time the LCD
screen will show OF, after 3 seconds the LCD screen will default to display
room temperature and the word TEMP will show.
THERMOSTAT FUNCTION
SETTING DESIRED ROOM TEMPERATURE
This remote control system can be thermostatically controlled when the
transmitter is in the THERMO mode (The word ROOM must be displayed on
the screen). To set the THERMO MODE and DESIRED room temperature,
Press the MODE key until the LCD screen shows the word ROOM, then the
remote is in the thermostatic mode.
Press and hold the SET key until the desired set temperature is reached. (By
pressing and holding the set key the LCD screen set numbers will increase
from 450to 990 then restart over at 450 ) Next release the SET key. The LCD
screen will display the set temperature for 3 seconds and the LCD screen will
flash the set temperature for 3 seconds, then the LCD screen will default to
display the room temperature.
TO CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE
Press and hold the SET key until the desired set temperature is reached. (By
pressing and holding the set key the LCD screen set numbers will increase
from 450to 990 then restart over at 450 ) Next release the SET key. The LCD
screen will display the set temperature for 3 seconds, then will flash the set
temperature for 3 seconds, then the LCD screen will default to display the room
temperature.
Press the MODE key to disengage the thermo mode. The word ROOM on the
LCD screen will not show when the thermo is not in operation.
NOTE: The highest SET temperature is 990Fahrenheit (320 Celsius) and the
lowest temperature is (450Fahrenheit (60 Celsius)
TEMP
TEMPSET
THERMO SET
SCREEN WHILE
DEPRESSING OFF
KEY
TEMP
SCREEN AFTER 3
SECOND DEFAULT
ROOM TEMP
THERMO
MODE
TEMP
SCREEN AFTER 3
SECOND DEFAULT
ROOM TEMP
THERMO
ON
ROOM TEMP
THERMO
OFF
SCREEN WHILE
DEPRESSING ON
KEY
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OPERATIONAL NOTES:
The Thermo Feature on the transmitter operates the appliance whenever the ROOM TEMPERATURE varies a certain number of degrees from
the SET TEMPERATURE. This variation is called the “SWING” or TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL. The normal operating cycle of an
appliance may be 2-4 times per hour depending on how well the room or home is insulated from the cold or drafts. The factory setting for the
“swing number” is 2. This represents a temperature variation of +/- 20F (10 C) between SET temperature and ROOM temperature, which
determines when the fireplace will be activated.
The transmitter has ON and OFF manual functions that are activated by pressing either button on the face of the transmitter. When a button
on the transmitter is pressed the word ON or OF will appear on the LCD screen to show while the signal is being sent. Upon initial use, there
may be a delay of three seconds before the remote receiver will respond to the transmitter. This is part of the system's design.
POWER SETTING – CON 1001 TH
The electronics in the remote control system have the capability of "powering" two different types of DC-powered components. If any
operational problems are noted, contact Skytech Systems, Inc.
The RECEIVER comes from the factory programmed to provide pulse DC voltage (5.5 VDC to 6.3 VDC) to a latching solenoid.
REMOTE RECEIVER IMPORTANT
THE REMOTE RECEIVER SHOULD BE POSITIONED WHERE AMBIENT
TEMPERATURES DO NOT EXCEED 130° F.
The remote receiver (right) operates on four 1.5V AA-size batteries. It is recommended that
ALKALINE batteries be used for longer battery life and maximum microprocessor performance.
IMPORTANT: New or fully charged batteries are essential to proper operation of the remote
receiver as a latching solenoid power consumption is substantially higher than standard remote
control systems.
NOTE: The remote receiver will only respond to the transmitter when the 2-position slide
button on the remote receiver is in the REMOTE position. The remote receiver houses the
microprocessor that responds to commands from the transmitter to control system operation.
FUNCTIONS:
•With the slide switch in the REMOTE position, the system will only operate
if the remote receiver receives commands from the transmitter.
•Upon initial use or after an extended period of no use, the ON button may have to be
pressed for up to three seconds before activating servo motor. If the system
does not respond to the transmitter on initial use, see Matching Security Codes.
•With the slide in the OFF position, the system is off.
•It is suggested that the slide switch be placed in the OFF position if you will
be away from your home for an extended period of time.
•Placing the slide switch in the OFF position also functions as a safety "lock out"
by both turning the system OFF and rendering the transmitter inoperative.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT CONNECT REMOTE RECEIVER DIRECTLY TO 110-120VAC POWER. THIS WILL BURN OUT THE
RECEIVER. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM MANUFACTURER OF GAS VALVE FOR CORRECT WIRING
PROCEDURES. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO
GAS VALVE AND REMOTE RECEIVER.
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INSTALLATION
The remote receiver can be mounted on or near the fireplace hearth. PROTECTION FROM EXTREME HEAT IS VERY IMPORTANT. Like
any piece of electronic equipment, the remote receiver should be kept away from temperatures exceeding 130º F inside the receiver case.
Battery life is also significantly shortened if batteries are exposed to high temperatures.
HEARTH MOUNT
The remote receiver can be placed on the fireplace hearth or under the fireplace, behind the control
access panel. Position where the ambient temperature inside the receiver case does not exceed 130º F.
NOTE: Black Button is used on Hearth Mount Applications.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure the remote receiver switch is in the OFF position. For best results it is recommended that 18 gauge stranded wires should be used
to make connections and no longer than 20 ft.
This CON 1001 TH remote receiver is to be connected to a
manual valve with a latching ON/OFF solenoid.
Connect two 18 gauge stranded or solid wires from the
remote receiver terminals to the latching solenoid. (See
figure to the right)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Operation of this control is dependent
on which wire is attached to which terminal. If operation of
control does not correspond to operating buttons on
transmitter, reverse wire installation at the receiver or at the
control.
NOTE: Up to 6.3 VDC of power is provided at the receiver
terminal.
GENERAL INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION – SAFETY – TRANSMITTER – (C/S – TX)
This SKYTECH remote control has a COMMUNICATION –SAFETY function built into its software. It provides an extra margin of safety when
the TRANSMITTER is out of the normal 20 foot operating range of the receiver.
The COMMUNICATION – SAFETY feature operates in the following manner, in all OPERATING MODES – ON/ ON THERMO.
At all times and in all OPERATING MODES, the transmitter sends an RF signal every fifteen (15) minutes, to the receiver, indicating that the
transmitter is within the normal operating range of 20 feet. Should the receiver NOT receive a transmitter signal every 15 minutes, the IC
software, in the RECEIVER, will begin a 2-HOUR (120-minute) countdown timing function. If during this 2-hour period, the receiver does not
receive a signal from the transmitter, the receiver will shut down the appliance being controlled by the receiver. The RECEIVER will then emit
a series of rapid “beeps” for a period of 10 seconds. Then after 10 seconds of rapid beeping, the RECEIVER will continue to emit a single
“beep” every 4 seconds until a transmitter ON or MODE Button is pressed to reset the receiver. The intermittent 4-second beeping will go on
for as long as the receiver’s batteries last which could be in excess of one year.
To “reset” the RECEIVER and operate the appliance, you must press the ON or MODE button on the transmitter. By turning the system to ON,
the COMMUNICATION -SAFETY operation is overridden and the system will return to normal operation depending on the MODE selected at
the transmitter. The COMMUNICATION – SAFETY feature will reactivate should the transmitter be taken out of the normal operating range or
should the transmitter’s batteries fail or be removed.
Black Wire
Red Wire
Pulse Connection
Concentric Valve
REMOTE
OFF
Wire terminals
Remote Receiver
Receiver
Slide
Button LEARN
ADJ.
Wire terminals
Remote Receiver
Receiver
Slide
Button
PULSE
SOLENOID
REMOTE
OFF
LEARN
ADJ.
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THERMO-SAFETY FEATURE - RECEIVER (T/S - RX)
When the ambient temperature at the THERMISTOR, inside the receiver case, reaches 130°F, the THERMISTOR will automatically send 2
pulses of power to the off terminal on the valve to shut the fireplace system off and the RECEIVER will begin emitting a series of 2 "beeps"
every 4 seconds. When the ambient temperature, at the RECEIVER, drops between 120° F and 130° F, the user can reactivate the fireplace
by pushing either button on the transmitter. When any transmitter button is pressed, the THERMISTOR "resets" itself and the fireplace will
begin operating again. However, the "beeping" will continue, if the ambient temperature remains between 120° F and 130° F. This "beeping"
alerts the user that the RECEIVER should be repositioned so the ambient temperature drops below 120° F.
When the temperature drops below 120° F, the "beeping" will cease, providing the user has "reset" the THERMISTOR by pushing either
transmitter button to operate the fireplace. Allow sufficient time for receiver to cool below 120° F, and then press transmitter button to stop
beeping.
CP (CHILDPROOF) FEATURE
This SKYTECH remote control includes a CHILDPROOF “LOCK-OUT” feature that allows the user to “LOCK-OUT” operation of the appliance,
from the TRANSMITTER.
SETTING “LOCK-OUT” –(CP)
•To activate the “LOCK-OUT” feature, press and hold the ON button and the MODE button at the same time for 5 seconds. The letters CP
will appear in the TEMP frame on the LCD screen.
•To disengage the “LOCK-OUT”, press and hold the ON button and the MODE button at the same time for 5 seconds and the letters CP
will disappear from the LCD screen and the transmitter will return to its normal operating condition.
•To verify that transmitter is in the CP lock-out mode press any key and the LCD screen will show “CP”
NOTE: If the appliance is already operating in the ON or THERMO MODES, engaging the “LOCK-OUT” will not cancel the operating MODE.
Engaging the “LOCK-OUT” prevents only the manual operation of the TRANSMITTER. If in the auto modes, the THERMO operation will
continue to operate normally. To totally “LOCK-OUT” the operation of the TRANSMITTER’S operating signals; the transmitter’s MODE must
be set to OFF.
MATCHING SECURITY CODES
Each transmitter can use one of 1,048,576 unique security codes. It may be necessary to program the remote receiver to LEARN the security
code of the transmitter upon initial use, if batteries are replaced, or if a replacement transmitter is purchased from your dealer or the factory.
When matching security codes, be sure slide button on the receiver is in the REMOTE position; the code will NOT "LEARN" if the slide switch
is in the OFF position. Program the remote receiver to LEARN a new security code by pushing in the LEARN button on the top of the remote
receiver and then pressing any button on the transmitter. A change in the beeping pattern, at the receiver, indicates the transmitter's code has
been programmed into the receiver. When an existing receiver is matched to a new transmitter, the new security code will overwrite the old
one.
The microprocessor that controls the security code matching procedure is controlled by a timing function. If you are unsuccessful in matching
the security code on the first attempt, wait 1 - 2 minutes before trying again--this delay allows the microprocessor to reset its timer circuitry--
and try up to two or three more times.
TRANSMITTER WALL CLIP
The transmitter can be hung on a wall using the clip provided. If the clip is installed on a
solid wood wall, drill 1/8" pilot holes and install with the screws provided. If it is installed
on a plaster/wallboard wall, first drill two 1/4" holes into the wall. Then use a hammer to
tap in the two plastic wall anchors flush with the wall; then install the screws provided.
BATTERY LIFE
Life expectancy of the alkaline batteries in the CON 1001 TH can be up to 12 months depending on use of the solenoid function. Replace all
batteries annually. When the transmitter no longer operates the remote receiver from a distance it did previously (i.e., the transmitter's range
has decreased) or the remote receiver does not function at all, the batteries should be checked. It is important that the remote receiver
batteries are fully charged, providing combined output voltage of at least 5.5volts. The transmitter should operate with as little as 2.5 volts
battery power.
WALL CLIP
SLOT
WALL CLIP
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you encounter problems with your fireplace system, the problem may be with the fireplace itself or it could be with the CON 1001 TH remote
system. Review the fireplace manufacturer's operation manual to make sure all connections are properly made. Then check the operation of
the remote in the following manner:
•Make sure the batteries are correctly installed in the RECEIVER. One reversed battery will keep receiver from operating properly.
•Check battery in TRANSMITTER to make sure contacts are touching (+) and (-) ends of battery. Bend metal contacts in for tighter fit.
•Be sure RECEIVER and TRANSMITTER are within 20'-25' operating range.
•Keep RECEIVER from temperatures exceeding 130° F. Battery life shortened when ambient temperatures are above 115° F.
•If RECEIVER is installed in tightly enclosed metal surround, the operating distance will be shortened.
NOTE: A receiver located in an area, where the ambient temperature inside the case exceeds 130° F, will cause the THERMO-SAFETY
feature to cut in, requiring you to reposition the receiver to stop the warning beeps, and to "reset" the receiver's operation.
•Due to handling and shipping of the unit, handling or dropping of the transmitter by the customer, and/or heat conditions at the receiver,
some receivers may need an occasional frequency adjustment. This adjustment is made to improve the communication and operating
distance between the transmitter and the receiver. Follow the steps below for making the adjustment.
FREQUENCY (DISTANCE) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
RECEIVER ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust at the receiver, use a small slotted screwdriver. Turn the adjustment (ADJ)
screw counter-clockwise about 5° or maximum of 1/8 turn. This should correct the
distance problem.
2. If that does not correct the problem, return adjustment screw to original position and then
turn adjustment screw clockwise.
This adjustment is like tuning your radio. If you keep turning the adjustment screw, in either
direction, you will go past the proper setting (tuning).
SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERIES: Transmitter (2) 1.5 volt AAA t bateries
Remote Receiver 6V - 4 ea. AA 1.5 Alkaline FCC ID No.'s: transmitter - K9L1003TX; receiver - K9L300IRX
Operating Frequency: 303.8 MHZ Canadian IC ID No.'s: transmitter – 2439-1003TX; receiver - 2439 102 728A
FOR TECHNICAL SERVICE, CALL: U. S. INQUIRIES CANADIAN INQUIRIES
888/672-8929 or 877/472-3923
260/459-1703
WEBSITE: skytechsystem.com
MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SKYTECH II, INC.
FCC REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
WARRANTY
All warranty information is listed on the warranty sheet packed with this product. If you did not
receive this warranty sheet, please contact Skytech Systems, Inc. at the following:
9230 Conservation Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
[phone] or [phone]
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