Home Automation RC-81 User's Manual
Contents
1. HAI OMNISTAT ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATING THERMOSTAT Owner s Manual RC 81 Single Stage Heat Cool Real Time Pricing System Document Number 13R00 2 January 1997 Copyright 1997 Home Automation Inc All Rights Reserved CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 353844 1 DESCRIPTION 1 MAINTENANCE 1 OPERATION dans es 2 DISPLAY sn os ans sn Ga eus ct 4 REAL TIME PRICING SYSTEM 6 SETTING THE CURRENT TIME AND DAY 7 PROGRAMMING 8 SETTING THE VARIATION FOR HIGHER RATES 8 OVERRIDING THE VARIATION SETTINGS 9 SETTING TIME SCHEDULES 9 SYSTEM MODE 11 AUTOMATIC TIME UPDATE 11 ANTICIPATION nie en 6 Gros Son rune ue 12 This thermostat is Listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL Canada This thermostat has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the European Union for Electromagnetic Interference Electromagnetic Immunity and Safety under the applicable EMI and Low Voltage Directives and Standards This thermostat has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules This product generates and can radi2. AUTO is displayed when in automatic changeover mode 8 HEAT HEAT is displayed when the system is in Heat mode 9 FAN FAN is displayed when the fan is set to run continuously 10 OFF OFF is displayed when the system is in the Off mode 11 REMOTE _ REMOTE is displayed when the last command received by the thermostat was sent by a remote system 12 Period Indicators MORN DAY EVE or NITE is displayed when scheduled temperature changes are made by the thermostat programs 13 HOLD HOLD is displayed when the system is in Hold mode FILTER REMINDER Your thermostat logs the amount of time your heating and cooling system has been running and gives you a reminder when it s time to replace your filter FI Lt will be displayed every four seconds in the place of the time display when it is time to change you filter To clear the reminder press the Prog key The display will return to normal in 10 seconds Don t forget to change your filter L REAL TIME PRICING SYSTEM Your thermostat may be configured to adjust its temperature settings in response to changes in the cost of energy Using this feature you can take advantage of your energy provider s rate structure without sacrificing your comfort The thermostat can make adjustments for 4 energy rates LO MID HI and CRIT critical At LO energy rates the thermostat controls your system as it normally would with no variati
3. RED 2 Press the Prog key to advance to the next item 3 Use the arrow keys A V to change the desired cool setting s804 MORN S 1 DESIRED N COOL 4 Press the Prog key to advance to the next item 5 Use the arrow keys A V to change the desired heat setting 5 00 MOEN DESIRED dl 6 Press the Prog key to advance to the next period 10 Repeat steps 1 6 for the DAY EVE and NITE periods Afterwards repeat steps 1 6 for 4 daily periods on Saturdays Day 6 and 4 daily periods on Sundays Day 7 The temperature display will show for Saturdays and 7 for Sunday times c SYSTEM MODE Your thermostat can be connected to an automation system or personal computer With network software the remote system can send commands to the thermostat to change mode cool setting heat setting status of fan and hold and other items REMOTE will be displayed when a command is sent from the automation system or personal computer You can use the arrow keys A v on the thermostat to change the temperature settings When the temperature settings are changed at the thermostat REMOTE will no longer be displayed Press the Hold key to prevent thermostat programs or the remote system from changing temperature settings HOLD will be displayed at the thermostat 1 AUTOMATIC TIME UPDATE The thermost
4. a new setting 12 TIME SCHEDULES The table below shows the time schedules that are currently set into your thermostat There is a blank table at the bottom that can be used to plan changes to the current schedule WEEKDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS 6 00 AM 8 00 AM 8 00 AM 78 78 78 70 70 70 8 00 AM 62 62 62 6 00 PM 70 70 70 10 00 11 00 10 00 PM 62 62 62 WEEKDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Home Automation Inc HAI warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase by the consumer During the warranty period HAI will repair or replace at its option any HAI thermostat that fails due to defect This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation of any thermostat This warranty does not cover failure caused by damage to the thermostat while in your possession other than damage caused by defect or malfunction or by its improper installation including failure to follow the written installation and operation instructions alterations misuse or abuse The remedies provided for in this warranty are the sole and exclusive remedies therefor In no event shall HAI be liable for incidental expenses or consequential loss or damages Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular u
5. at time will automatically be updated by the connected automation system POWER OUTAGES The thermostat will restart the heating cooling system 3 to 8 minutes after the electricity comes back on All settings and programs are stored permanently and will not be affected by a power outage CLOCK The thermostat clock is maintained for approximately 25 minutes during an electrical outage 11 ANTICIPATION Your thermostat has a sophisticated control system designed to keep you comfortable while saving energy Part of the control system is a feature called anticipation which anticipates the need to turn the system on or off before the temperature is actually at the setting As humans we perceive temperature as a combination of heat in the air and heat radiated from the walls and surroundings The thermostat also measures combination of air and wall temperature When heating the air temperature rises faster than the wall temperature The thermostat will turn the heat off briefly to prevent overheating the air while the wall temperature catches up Your comfort is assured without overshooting the heat setting which wastes energy In summer the thermostat will periodically run the cooling system to circulate the air and remove humidity when the temperature is close but not above the cool setting You will be more comfortable at a higher cool setting which saves energy Remember to allow some time for the thermostat to adapt to
6. ate radio frequency energy Due to its low power design it is unlikely to interfere with radio and TV communications If it is suspected of doing so the user is encouraged to try to correct the problem by reorienting the receiver s antenna moving the receiver away from the product or consulting an experienced radio TV technician for help INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your new RC 81 electronic communicating thermostat Your thermostat will provide you with comfort convenience and energy savings for years to come We hope that you take a few moments to become familiar with all of the features of this fine product by reviewing this manual Please keep this manual on file for future reference DESCRIPTION The RC 81 is a precision digital thermostat with Real Time Pricing for single stage heating and cooling systems It has the capability of being controlled both locally and by remote control It offers programmability stand alone operation and robust optically isolated communications with automation systems utility control systems and personal computers There are several items which can be configured at the time of installation These items have a check box 1 for your installer to indicate which features are used in your system As an EPA ENERGY STAR Partner Home Automation Inc has determined that this thermostat meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency MAINTENANCE Your new thermostat is ma
7. cool to maintain your desired heating and cooling settings 5 Fan Press the Fan key to set the system fan to Fan Auto or Fan On In Fan Auto mode the fan runs only when the system calls for heating or cooling In Fan On mode the fan runs continuously 6 Down Arrow V Press the Down Arrow key to lower the desired temperature 7 Up Arrow A Press the Up Arrow key to raise the desired temperature Note To check your desired setting without changing it press the up or down arrow key A or V once DISPLAY The following icons will be displayed during normal operation HOLD hep DJA f T MORN DESIRED EVE NITE a DAY C OUTSIDE t _ 0 UY a e REMOTE OFF COOL 5 HEAT FAN A AUTO 1 amp 5 8 1 Temperature Display Shows the current temperature desired temperature or heating and cooling settings 2 Time Display Shows the current time of day 3 DESTRED D ESIR ED is displayed when the temperature display shows the desired temperature setting 4 OUTSIDE 1 OUTSIDE will be displayed when the temperature display shows the outdoor temperature The outdoor temperature will be displayed every 4 seconds 5 The is displayed when the heating or cooling system is running 6 COOL COOL is displayed when the system is in Cool mode 7 AUTO
8. e the real time pricing system put the thermostat in Hold mode by pressing the Hold key HOLD is displayed when the system is in Hold mode The thermostat will run at the desired setpoint without adjusting for the rate The thermostat will resume rate variation adjustments when the Hold mode is turned off SETTING TIME SCHEDULES When programming a time for the Morning Day Evening or Night period the time will be increased or decreased in 15 minute increments If the up arrow is pressed at 11 45 PM or the down arrow is pressed at 12 00 AM the time display will be blank indicating that no scheduled temperature changes will be made for that period Your thermostat will follow a set of time scheduled programs on weekdays Monday Friday on Saturday and on Sunday This will allow you to have different heating and cooling settings on Saturday and Sunday than you normally would have for weekdays Monday Friday When programming the time schedules the weekday time schedule is programmed first The Saturday time schedule is programmed second and the Sunday time schedule is programmed last view or change the programmed time schedules of your thermostat press the Prog key four times seven times if real time pricing is in use The weekday MORN time will flash 1 Use the arrow keys A V to change the scheduled time for the displayed period MORN DAY EVE or NITE x T 7 sgus 7 T x MORN DESI
9. intenance free There is no battery to install or replace If necessary clean unit carefully with a mild soap solution on a soft cloth OPERATION To take advantage of all the benefits and features offered by your thermostat we recommend that you start by becoming familiar with its operation 6 35 DAY Hold Prog Mode Fan lt gt 1 Display The Display is used to show current time temperature outdoor temperature optional mode and to give useful information that will guide you through normal operation of your thermostat 2 Hold Press the Hold key to set the system into Hold mode In Hold mode the thermostat will not change its settings by program 3 Prog Press the Prog programming key to set the current time and day hours minutes day of week and to program the temperature time schedules for the MORN DAY EVE and NITE periods 4 Press the Mode key to set the thermostat mode to Off Heat Cool or Auto In Off mode the heating and cooling systems are both off and do not respond to changes in temperature settings _ In Heat mode the heating system responds to maintain your desired heating setting _ In Cool mode the cooling system responds to maintain your desired cooling setting LJ In Auto mode your thermostat will automatically switch between heat and
10. on for energy rates For each of the higher rates MID HI and CRIT you can easily set the number of degrees of variation by changing the VAR variation settings for the rate The rate currently in effect is provided to the thermostat by the energy provider s meter or other device The thermostat will raise the cool setting or lower the heat setting by the amount that you select for the higher rates The thermostat display will show which rate is in use by periodically flashing RATE LO MID HI or CRIT in the time display RATE Le gt COOL AUTO The thermostat remembers your original settings and will show them if you press the up or down arrows to see the desired settings The thermostat will control using the original setting and the variation for the rate in use For example if your heat setting is 68 degrees the rate is hi and the variance for hi is set to 3 the thermostat will control to 65 degrees Real time pricing variations can be used with or without the programming feature of the thermostat SETTING THE CURRENT TIME AND DAY To set or change the current time and day press and release the Prog key The hour will blink 1 Use the arrow keys A V to change the hour OFF 2 Press the Prog key to advance to minutes 3 Use the arrow keys A V to change minutes HOU OFF 4 Press the Prog key to advance to day of week 5 Use the arrow keys A V to set
11. se or purpose is limited to a period of two 2 years from purchase date This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state Some limitations may not apply to you For warranty and repair service Within Continental United States send defective unit carefully packaged postage prepaid along with description of trouble and return address to Home Automation Inc Service Department 2709 Ridgelake Drive Metairie LA 70002 Outside of Continental United States Contact an Authorized Distributor for repair replacement instructions For Customer Service or Technical Support Call us at 504 833 7256 Monday Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central time
12. the day of week 1 Monday 7 Sunday DAY a Press the Mode key when complete or simply wait 8 seconds for the display to return to normal CL PROGRAMMING Your thermostat may be programmed to set the variance for higher energy rates and to adjust the heat and cool settings up to 4 times per day MORN DAY EVE NITE You can setup a temperature time schedule for weekdays Saturday and Sunday When in programming mode 1 The item that is being programmed will flash 2 The up arrow key A is used to increase the value 3 The down arrow key V is used to decrease the value 4 The Prog gt key is used to advance to the next item 5 The Hold lt key is used to return to the previous item 6 To exit programming mode press the Mode key The thermostat will automatically exit programming mode after 20 seconds of no key activity SETTING THE VARIATION FOR HIGHER RATES To view or change the variation for MID HI and CRIT rates press the Prog key four times The display will show RATE MID The variation in degrees for the MID rate will flash 8 1 Use the arrow keys to change the variance for the MID rate 2 Press the Prog key to advance to the HI rate Use the arrow keys to change the variance for the HI rate 3 Repeat step 2 for the CRIT critical rate Typical settings for variance are MID 1 HI 3 CRIT 6 OVERRIDING THE VARIATION SETTINGS To overrid
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search