Venstar T2000 Original instructions

Owner’s Manual
& Installation
Instructions
7 Day Programmable •Up to 2-heat & 2-cool
with
Wi-Fi
and local
API

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an
intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15, subpart C of the FCC rules.These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference in radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the 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 of the
receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio orTV technician for help.
Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC limits may be attached to this
equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by Venstar, is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved by
Venstar could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC - INDOOR Mobile Radio Information:
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled
exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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.
Follow the Installation Instructions before proceeding. Set the
thermostat mode to “OFF” prior to changing settings in setup
or restoring Factory Defaults.
CAUTION
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This Explorer Mini thermostat has the ability to receive updates to its firmware.
Periodically firmware updates are released by the manufacturer to add features
and/or performance enhancements.This manual was produced reflecting the
most current firmware/feature set at the time of publication, firmware rev. 1.0.
Firmware releases after rev. 1.0 may not be adequately depicted in this manual.
Please refer to the appropriate website or contact your place of purchase to learn
about changes to the thermostat after firmware release 1.0.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using
an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter
by Industry Canada.To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada, exempts de licence standard
RSS(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) ce
dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences, et 2) ce dispositif doit accepter
toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais
fonctionnement de l’appareil.
En vertu des règlements d’Industrie Canada, cet émetteur de radio ne peut
fonctionner en utilisant une antenne d’un type et maximale (ou moins) Gain
approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour réduire les interférences
radio potentielles aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent
être choisis afin que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne est pas
plus de ce qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie.
We, Venstar, declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which
this declaration relates: 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.
MUH-SKYPORT8
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Table of Contents
Installation Instructions..........................................................1
Wire Connections.....................................................................2
Thermostat Backplate .............................................................3
Dip Switch Settings .................................................................4
Connect to WiFi.......................................................................10
Front Panel...............................................................................13
Display......................................................................................14
Basic Operation......................................................................16
User Setup................................................................................17
Backlight Operation..........................................................18
Service Filter......................................................................19
Installer Setup.........................................................................21
Programming a Daily Schedule...........................................27
About Advanced Features & Operation..............................29
Advanced Setup Table...........................................................34
Follow Installation Instructions carefully. Disconnect
Power to the Heater/Air Conditioner before removing
the old thermostat and installing the new thermostat.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
© Copyright 2017, All Rights Reserved T2000
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Auto-Changeover: A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the
heating or cooling based on room temperature demand.
Cool Setpoint: The warmest temperature that the space should rise
to before cooling is turned on (without regard to deadband).
Deadband: The number of degrees the thermostat will wait, once a
setpoint has been reached, before energizing heating or cooling.
Differential: The forced temperature difference between the heat
setpoint and the cool setpoint.
Heat Setpoint:The coolest temperature that the space should drop
to before heating is turned on (without regard to deadband).
Icon: The word or symbol that appears on the thermostat display.
Mode: The current operating condition of the thermostat (i.e. Off,
Heat, Cool, Auto, Program On).
Non-Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that does not have the
capability of runningTime Period Programming.
Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that has the capability of
runningTime Period Programming.
Temperature Swing: Same as Deadband.
Time Period Programming: A program that allows the thermostat
to automatically adjust the heat setpoint and/or the cool setpoint
based on the time of the day.
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Glossary of Terms

Installation Instructions
1
Remove and Replace the old thermostat
To install the thermostat properly, please follow these step by step
instructions. If you are unsure about any of these steps, call a qualified
technician for assistance.
• Installationtools:Smallatbladescrewdriver,Phillipsscrewdriver,
wire cutters and wire strippers.
• MakesureyourHeater/AirConditionerisworkingproperlybefore
beginninginstallationofthethermostat.
• Carefullyunpackthethermostat.Savethescrews,anybrackets,
and instructions.
• TurnoffthepowertotheHeating/AirConditioningsystematthemain
fusepanel.Mostresidentialsystemshaveaseparatebreakeror
switchfordisconnectingpowertothefurnace.
• Removethecoveroftheoldthermostat.Ifitdoesnotcomeoffeasily,
checkforscrews.
• Loosenthescrewsholdingthethermostatbaseorsubbasetothewall
and lift away.
• Ifyouhaveasmartphonehandy,takeaphotoofthewiringforfuture
reference.
• Disconnectthewiresfromtheoldthermostat.Tapetheendsofthe
wiresasyoudisconnectthem,andmarkthemwiththeletterofthe
terminal for easy reconnection to the new thermostat.
• Keeptheoldthermostatforreferencepurposes,untilyournew
thermostatisfunctioningproperly.

Installation Instructions
2
Wire Connections
Iftheterminaldesignationsonyouroldthermostatdonotmatchthose
on the new thermostat, refer to the chart below or the wiring diagrams
that follow.
Wire from the Install on the
old thermostat Function new thermostat
terminal marked connector marked
G or F Fan G
Y1,Y Cooling Y1
W1, W Heating W1/O/B
Rh, R, M, Vr, A Power R
C Common C
O/B Rev. Valve W1/O/B*
W2 2nd Stage Heat W2
Ck1 Dry Contact Switch CK
CKGND Dry Contact Switch R
* O/B is used if your system is a Heat Pump.

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The Explorer Mini Thermostat Backplate
R 24 VAC return
GFan relay
W1/O/B 1st stage heat circuit
W2 2nd stage heat circuit
Y1 1st stage compressor relay
Y2 2nd stage compressor relay
C24 VAC common
CK1 Dry Contact
IMPORTANT: This thermostat requires both R (24 VAC Return) and C (24 VAC
Common) wires be connected to the backplate terminals to operate properly.
To remove the thermostat backplate:
Gently separate the display from the
basebypullingfromthecenter.
R G Y1 W2 W1/O/B Y2 C CK1

Installation Instructions
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Check Dip Switch
Ensure which switch is correct for your
system.Dipswitchesarelocatedonthe
backofthethermostat.
GAS/EL HP
OR
GAS/EL HP
ON
123
ON
123
OR
OBBO
ON
12 3
ON
12 3
GAS ELEC
OR
GAS ELEC
ON
12 3
ON
12 3
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
Thisswitch(GASorELEC)controlshowthe
thermostatwillcontroltheFan(G)terminalin
heatingmode.WhenGAS is chosen, the thermostat
willnotenergizetheFan(G)terminalinheating.
WhenELECischosenthethermostatwillenergize
thefaninheating.
For Heat Pump Only
WhentheGAS/EL or HPdipswitchisconguredfor
HP,thisdipswitch(OorB)mustbesettocontrol
theappropriatereversingvalve.IfOis chosen, the
W1/O/Bterminalwillenergizeincooling.IfBis
chosen, the W1/O/Bterminalwillenergizeinheating.
Thisdipswitchconguresthethermostattocontrol
aconventionalgas/electricsystemoraheatpump.
Ifyoursystemisanythingotherthanaheatpump,
leavethisswitchsetforGAS/EL.

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Installation Instructions
1 Stage Heat, 1 stage Cool
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
Dip Switch Settings
R G Y1 W2 W1/O/B Y2 C CK1
C
W2
W1
O or B
Y2
Y1
G
R
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Installation Instructions
2 Stage Heat, 2 Stage Cool
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
Dip Switch Settings
R G Y1 W2 W1/O/B Y2 C CK1
C
Y2
W1
O or B
W2
Y1
G
R
Thermostat
HVAC
Equipment

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Installation Instructions
Single Stage Heat Pump with AUX Heat
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
Dip Switch Settings
*Reversingvalvechoice,OorB,isdependantonthetypeofvalveinstalled
in the heat pump.
R G Y1 W2 W1/O/B Y2 C CK1
C
Y2
W1
O or B
Y2
Y1
G
R
Thermostat
HVAC
Equipment
*

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Installation Instructions
Dual Stage Heat Pump with AUX Heat
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
Dip Switch Settings
*Reversingvalvechoice,OorB,isdependantonthetypeofvalveinstalled
in the heat pump.
R G Y1 W2 W1/O/B Y2 C CK1
C
Y2
W1
O or B
W2
Y1
G
R
Thermostat
HVAC
Equipment
*

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Installation Instructions
Heat Only - with Venstar 2-Wire Kit - ACC0436
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
1
GAS
O
GAS/EL
ELEC
B
HP
ON
23
Dip Switch Settings
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R G Y1 W2 W1/O/B Y2 C CK1
C
W2
W1
O or B
Y2
Y1
G
R
Thermostat
HVAC
Equipment
BROWN WHITE
BLACK
Input
120VAC
BLACK
RED
ORANGE
24 VAC
Isolation
Relay

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Atminimummtherst3tasksbelowmustbecompletedtoaccessyour
thermostatremotelyfromabrowser.The4thstepisoptional(highly
recommended)andonlyisneededtoaccessyourthermostat(s)froma
mobiedevice.
These steps are:
1. SuccessfulconnectiontoalocalWi-FiAccessPointwithinternet
access.
2. ConrmreceiptofaSkyportgeneratedvericationemail(thisonly
occursonceduringtheSkyportaccountsetup).
3. A6-digitcodeobtainedfromthethermostatissuccessfullyentered
intoaSkyportaccount.
4. SuccessfullydownloadandinstalltheVenstarSkyportapponyour
mobiledevice(s).
Your thermostat operates on the 2.4 Ghz, Wi-Fi b/g/n band.
Wi-Fi Symbol Legend
Whentheonlythe‘dot’oftheWi-Fisymbolappears=not
connected to an access point.
WhenthefullWi-Fisymbolappears=connectedtoan
access point.
WhenthefullWi-Fisymbolappearsandthe‘dot’ofthesymbolis
ashing=connectedtoSkyport.
Connect to Wi-Fi Overview

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Connect to Wi-Fi Overview
ICON
Wi-Fi Setup
The Venstar Configurator App is needed to configure the Wi-Fi
Settings of this thermostat
• Download the Venstar Configurator App
fromyourmobiledevice’sAppStore.
• Open the Venstar Configurator App
 - ChoosetheExplorerMinithermostatbyslidingthe  
 thermostatpicturesatthetopoftheapps’display  
 totheleftuntilyouseeapictureoftheExplorerMini.
 - PressandholdtheFANbuttonofthethermostatfor
 approximately5secondstoenterWi-Fisetupscreens.
 - PressthecoolerbuttontosetupWi-Fi.
 - FollowtheinstructionsthatappearontheVenstar
 ConguratorApp.
Connect to Skyport
AlthoughthereismorethanonewaytocreateaSkyportaccount,the
steps below illustrate account creation from a browser. To create a
Skyportaccountathermostatmustbejoinedtotheaccount.
IfthethermostatisconnectedtothelocalWi-FiAccessPoint,butyou
donothaveaSkyportaccount,youmaycreateanaccountandjointhe
thermostattotheaccountbydoingthefollowing:
1.Openyourbrowserto:http://venstar.skyportcloud.com
2. Select“Createaccountnow”
3. Follow on screen instructions to create an account and add a
thermostattotheSkyportaccount.
Create Account Now

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Connect to Wi-Fi Overview
Join a Thermostat to Skyport
IfthethermostatisconnectedtothelocalWi-Fiaccesspointbutnotyet
joinedtoanexistingSkyportaccount,youmayjointhethermostattothe
accountbydoingthefollowing:
1. LogintoyourSkyportaccount.
2. Selectthe“Location”youwanttoaddathermostatinto.
3. Selectthe“Thermostattab”.
4. Select“+Addthermostat”.Ascreenwill‘pop-up’askingfora
sixdigitcode.
5. PresstheFANbuttononthethermostatfor5seconds.
6. PresstheWarmerbuttononthethermostat.
7. Asixdigitcodewillappearonthethermostat’sdisplay.
8. EnterthesixdigitcodeintoyourSkyportaccount.
Wi-Fi Status Screens
Pressandholdthefanbuttononthethermostatfor5seconds.When
“Wi-FiSetup”appearsonthedisplay,presstheMODEbutton.Pressing
theupordownbuttonwillsequencethroughthefollowinginformation:
• APName
• APSignalStrength
• IPAddress
• SkyportStatus
• APIStatus

Front Panel
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1Backlit Display
2Up/Warmer, Down/Cooler Buttons
3Mode Button
4Fan Button
5Heat or Cool Indicator
Heat = Red, Cool = Green
1
3
2
4 5

Display
14
1ModeIndicators
 Selectstheoperationalmodeoftheequipment.
HEAT-Indicatestheheatingmode.
COOL-Indicatesthecoolingmode.
AUTO-Indicatesthesystemwillautomaticallychangeover
between heat and cool modes as the temperature
 varies.
OFF -Indicatesheatingandcoolingareturnedoff.
2 ClockwithDayoftheWeek
Indicatesthecurrenttimeandday.Thisclockisalsousedto
programthetimeperiodschedules.
3RoomTemperatureDisplay
Indicates current room temperature.
4DesiredSetTemperature
Indicates desiredroomtemperature(s).
2
3
4
1
1
1
4

Display
15
5Morning, Day, Evening & Night icons
Indicatesthedaypartofthetimeperiodprogram.
6Setup icon
Indicates the thermostat is in the setup mode.
7Fan icon
WhenonlytheFaniconisdisplayed,thefanisalways
on.IftheFANisnotonthedisplay,thentheFANisin
Automodeandwillrunonlywhennecessarytoheat
or cool.
8 Locked icon
Indicatesthethermostat’scontrolbuttonshave
beenlocked.
6
5
5
8
7