Verdant VX Series User manual

VXDB-TW-KT-W
VX Series Wireless Thermostat with
an Occupancy Sensor
INSTALLATION MANUAL
JUNE 2020

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Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................5
Network Installation.................................................................................................7
Connecting the Antenna Module.............................................................................. 7
Connecting the Ethernet Cable ................................................................................ 8
Powering the Server ................................................................................................. 9
Conguring the Online Connection Kit................................................................... 10
HVAC Controller Installation...................................................................................11
Thermostat Installation ..........................................................................................13
Thermostat Conguration......................................................................................14
Accessing the Conguration Screen .......................................................................15
Pairing an HVAC Controller to a Wireless Thermostat ............................................. 16
Setting the MESH ID............................................................................................... 17
Entering the Room Number....................................................................................18
Conguring the Equipment Settings....................................................................... 19
Conguring the Energy Saving Settings .................................................................20
Setting the Thermostat Clock ................................................................................21
Testing the Thermostat.......................................................................................... 22
Thermostat Maintenance .......................................................................................23
Accessory Conguration (Optional)........................................................................24
Accessing the Sensor Setup Menu ..........................................................................24
Activating a Sensor................................................................................................. 25
Discovering a Sensor .............................................................................................. 26
Congure the Functionality of a Sensor ..................................................................26
Pairing a Sensor with the HVAC Controller.............................................................. 27
Completing the Sensor Setup ................................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................29
Error Codes ............................................................................................................ 29
Restoring Factory Settings ..................................................................................... 30
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Table of Contents Introduction
Verdant VX Series Energy Management Thermostats deliver unprecedented energy
savings without compromising the comfort of occupants.
An Integrated occupancy sensor uses a combination of motion and thermal sensing
technologies for accurate occupancy detection. Reliable occupancy detection allows
for energy savings when rooms are unoccupied.
Energy saving presets eliminate the guesswork and make it easy to adjust the energy
saving settings.
Fully congurable energy saving settings allow for customization of the thermostat
energy saving settings to t any situation.
Comprehensive conguration options ensure full compatibility with virtually any
existing or emerging HVAC system with up to 2 heat and 1 cool stages.
Built-in wireless mesh-networking enables online management.
APPENDIX 1 - Energy Saving Presets .......................................................................31
APPENDIX 2 - Glossary............................................................................................32
Warranty Information.............................................................................................33
Technical Specications.......................................................................................... 34

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NOTICE
TO ENABLE NETWORKING CAPABILITIES OF THE VX THERMOSTAT, REFER
TO THE “NETWORK INSTALLATION” SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORKED THERMOSTATS,
ENSURE THAT THE ONLINE CONNECTION KIT IS CONNECTED TO THE
INTERNET.
THE ONLINE CONNECTION KIT MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN INTERNET
PORT WITH A PRIVATE IP ADDRESS WITH DHCP ACTIVE. THE ONLINE
CONNECTION KIT MUST BE WHITELISTED USINGS ITS MAC ADDRESS WITH
UNRESTRICTED INTERNET ACCESS. PORTS 80,443, AND 22 MUST BE OPEN
TO INBOUND/OUTBOUND COMMUNICATION.
PLEASE CONFIRM WITH A VERDANT TECHNICAL SUPPORT AGENT THAT
THE ONLINE CONNECTION KIT IS COMMUNICATING PROPERLY WITH THE
CLOUD SERVICE BY CALLING OUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM AT 1 877 318
1823.
Network Installation
Connecting the Antenna Module
➤Screw the Antenna onto the Wireless Receiver;
➤Connect the Wireless Receiver to the Server using the supplied USB cable;
➤Afx the Wireless Receiver to the wall with double sided adhesive tape;
➤Orient the antenna to be parallel to the closest room in which a Verdant
thermostat will be installed.
THE WIRELESS RECEIVER AND THE ANTENNA MUST NOT BE INSTALLED NEAR
METAL STRUCTURES OR SURFACES.
METAL STRUCTURES AND SURFACES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE RANGE OF THE
WIRELESS SIGNAL.

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Online Connection Kit Installation
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
➤Connect the Server to the LAN port with the supplied RJ-45 cable.
Online Connection Kit Installation
Powering on the Server
➤Plug the Server into an electrical outlet with the supplied power cord.
TO PREVENT POWER RELATED ISSUES, PLUG THE SERVER INTO A UPS
(UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY) UNIT.

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Online Connection Kit Installation
Conguring the Online Connection Kit
➤Ensure the Online Connection Kit is receiving a Private or Static IP address via
DHCP Server. A public IP will not work;
➤Ensure that the MAC address is properly Whitelisted if it needs to bypass
a login (splash) page to be able to reach the internet. The MAC address is
printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the Online Connection Kit.
➤If behind a rewall, ports 22,80, and 443 must be open for the Online
Connection Kit.
HVAC Controller Installation
Installing the HVAC Controller in an HVAC Unit
➤Power Off the HVAC unit;
➤Connect the HVAC Controller to the thermostat terminals on the HVAC unit -
refer to the Wiring Table to determine proper connections.
THE HVAC CONTROLLER ANTENNA MUST BE FACING THE THERMOSTAT AND
MUST NOT BE TOUCHING OR ENCLOSED BY ANY METAL COMPONENTS IN THE
HVAC UNIT.
THE HVAC CONTROLLER MUST BE MOUNTED SO IT CANNOT FALL INTO THE HVAC
UNIT CONDENSATION PAN. WE RECOMMEND USING PLASTIC CABLE TIES, OR 3M
COMMAND TAPE (NOT SUPPLIED).
Terminal
Letter
Terminal
Connection AC Only AC + HEAT HP Only HP + HEAT
WHeat X✔X✔
YCompressor ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
O/B Reverse Valve X X ✔ ✔
C Common ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
R 24V ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
GL Fan Low ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
GH Fan High ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Aux Aux Optional
NOTE: If the HVAC unit has only one (1) fan speed, connect both fan control
wires – Green and Purple – to the fan terminal (G).

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HVAC Controller Installation
IF THE HVAC UNIT VOLTAGE OUTPUT IS MORE THAN 30VAC, YOU WILL REQUIRE A
HIGH VOLTAGE HVAC CONTROLLER (VX-HV-CC).*
PLEASE VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT PARTS BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT PARTS, CEASE INSTALLATION
IMMEDIATELY AND CALL VERDANT TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1 877 318 1823.
Thermostat Installation
THE THERMOSTAT’S OCCUPANCY SENSOR SHOULD FACE THE BED AREA OF
THE ROOM OR THE AREA WHERE THE OCCUPANT WILL SPEND THE MOST
TIME.
THE THERMOSTAT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE VICINITY OF METAL
STRUCTURES OR SURFACES INCLUDING METAL AIR DUCTING THAT MAY BE
IN THE WALL.
METAL STRUCTURES AND SURFACES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE THE RANGE
OF THE WIRELESS SIGNAL.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE BACK PLATE TO THE WALL. FOR UNEVEN
SURFACES, CONSIDER INSTALLING A WALL PLATE.
Mounting the Thermostat to the Wall
➤Select the appropriate installation location for the thermostat, taking into
account the following;
➤With the faceplate removed, place the thermostat on the wall in the
installation location and mark location for drilling holes for the two (2)
mounting screws;
➤Drill two (2) 3/16” holes in the wall and insert the two (2) supplied wall
anchors;
➤Use the two (2) supplied screws to securely mount the thermostat to the wall;
➤Insert two (2) AA-cell batteries (not supplied) into the thermostat battery
compartment.
For Installation on PTAC Units;
➤Mount the HVAC Controller inside of the HVAC unit.
➤Set the unit to “External Thermostat” (Class 2) mode. Consult the HVAC
unit documentation to determine how to set the PTAC unit to “External
Thermostat” mode.
For other units;
➤Consult the HVAC manufacturer’s documentation or use a voltmeter to
determine the voltage output (24V).
For Fan Coils;
➤Ensure the HVAC controller is installed outside of the fan coil’s metal
enclosure. The HVAC controller will not communicate properly inside of any
metal enclosure.
➤Ensure to adhere to all applicable electrical codes.

CONFIGURATION BUTTON
NOTE: You can access Thermostat
Confi guration settings at any time by
pressing the “Confi guration” button.
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Thermostat Con gurationThermostat Con guration
Con guring the Thermostat
With the thermostat and HVAC unit powered, follow the con guration instructions
to correctly con gure the thermostat.
To ensure proper operation of the HVAC unit, complete the following steps.
➤Pair the thermostat with the wireless controller
➤Set the MESH ID;
➤Enter the room number;
➤Enter the equipment code;
➤Con gure the energy saving settings;
➤Set the thermostat clock
Accessing the Con guration Screen
➤Ensure the thermostat is powered and faceplate removed;
➤Press the con g button;
The thermostat con guration screens have a 30-second time-out. If no action is
taken within (30) seconds, the thermostat will exit con guration settings.
NOTE: When the thermostat is connected to a network, the equipment and
the energy saving settings con gured on the thermostat will be overidden by
settings con gured online.

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Thermostat Con guration
Pairing the Thermostat and HVAC Controller
The thermostat and HVAC Controller must be paired during installation. The
thermostat will search for the closest HVAC Controller to it and display the unique
HVAC Controller ID. The HVAC Controller ID is located on the case.
➤Verify that the HVAC controller found by the thermostat matches the HVAC
controller listed on the HVAC controller in the same room;
➤Press the F|C button to pair the thermostat with the HVAC Controller
displayed on the screen. The screen will display “SUCC” when the HVAC
Controller has been paired successfully. If the HVAC Controller ID displayed on
the screen is incorrect, press the FAN button to reject it;
➤Press the F|C button to advance to the next con guration menu.
THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER MUST BE LINKED TO A THERMOSTAT IN THE
SAME ROOM. ONLY INSTALL ONE ROOM AT A TIME.
Thermostat Con guration
Setting the MESH ID
➤Press the FAN button to advance to the next digit;
➤Press the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the value;
➤Press the F|C button to advance to the next menu.

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Thermostat Con guration
Entering the Room Number
Enter the room number by changing the characters on the screen.
Available characters include digits 0-9 and letters A-F. To distinguish between two or
more thermostats in the same unit, enter as follows:
Thermostat 1: 00100
Thermostat 2: 0100A
➤Press the FAN button to advance to the next digit;
➤Press the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the value;
➤Press the F|C button to advance to the next menu.
Entering the room number correctly is crucial for proper operation of thermostats
with online management.
Thermostat Con guration
Con guring the Equipment Settings
Enter the equipment code by changing the digits on the screen. Refer to the table
below.
➤Press the FAN button to advance to the next equipment setting.
➤Press the UP and DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the value;
➤Press the F|C button to advance to the next menu.
*Indicates default setting.
Digit Setting #1
Compressor Type
Setting #2
Electric Heat
Setting #3
Reversing Valve
Setting #4
Fan Speed
0 No Compressor No Electric Heat O/B Contact is energized
to cool* N/A
1 Heat Pump Electic Heat* O/B Contact is energized
to heat One Fan Speed*
2 Air Conditioner* N/A N/A Two Fan Speeds
3 N/A Three Fan
Speeds