Installing the Easytherm Boiler Controller
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1. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROCESS WILL BE SIMPLIFIED WHEN THE ET HOME CENTRAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN COMPLETED Enter the Thingspeak API keys If you are not a qualified installation engineer please press Cancel Read lA63Y8GXUM9QUYJ6 9430 Comm 3LG1ZWDQ3IUNTG20 80 Username and Password Required Yes Windows PC Build1 08_06_14 2 A i Installing and Configuring the Easytherm App Continued 8 Once Save has been pressed the App should revert to the Connect screen as shown below When you click the Connect button the Easytherm Server Found message should appear within a few seconds if you have put the API Keys in correctly If the Easytherm Server Found screen does not appear double check that the device on which you are installing the App is connected to the internet eg try opening a browser and going to somewhere like www bbc co uk Also check that there are no letter O s in the API Key which have been incorrectly entered as zeros 0 Do the same for the letter I and the number 1 Welcome To Easytherm Please Enter your Username and press button below to connect Password in the boxes provided to the Easytherm Server and press Login gt Easytherm Server Found Username Password Z ES i EASY THERM EASY THERM 9 If you have selected Username and Password Required when you entered the API keys you will need to enter log in using Username Username Password Pas2. Hopefully the Password and Username for the router will have been kept in a safe place If not good places to look are Check the original router packaging and instruction manual as the password and username is often written on or inside Check the router enclosure the outside of the router itself companies such as BT sometimes write the password and username here You may be lucky and find that your home router is still set to the factory default username and password and these can usually be found on manufacturers websites If all else fails you could do a Factory Default Reset on your home router but this should only be done by an expert who knows how to re connect your router to the Internet Before you start to make changes to the router it is worth checking whether there is a problem or not ie if there is a risk that the IP address of your Easytherm will change some modern home routers seem to overcome this issue altogether and retain the same IP address for the Easytherm through power failures re boots etc The way to test this is to i Click the menu button on the Easytherm then select Network Info and write down the IP address displayed in the Network Info screen of the Easytherm eg 192 168 0 3 or similar li Reset using the small Reset button on the bottom of the Easytherm Enclosure or re power the Easytherm and wait for approx 1 minute before checking whether the Easytherm has retained its original IP
3. A full specification is available on request Power Supply Power Consumption Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Maximum Humidity Relays Display WIFI Programmer Time Keeping Accuracy Battery Backup Universal Backplate Enclosure Size Approvals Auto Ranging Power supply 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Less than 6W Max 5 degrees C to 40 degrees C 10 degrees C to 50 degrees C 85 RH non condensing lt 40 degrees C 2 x SPDT 3 Amps Max at 230 V AC STN 128x64 dot graphics LCD with 5 LED lit backlight 802 11g and 802 11b 7 Day Programmer with 3 individual configurable ON OFF times for Hot Water and Heating each day Less than 2 minutes drift from set time per month All settings are either held in NVRam or Battery Backed Ram The battery will retain data for at least 7 days unless multiple repeated power failures have occurred Designed to easily replace the majority of existing boiler programmers by retaining the same fixing centres and dimensions Flame retardant plastic enclosure ABS 145x88x 39 mm LxWxD CE EN60950 EMC Easytherm is also WEEE and RoHS Compliant o EASY THERM Copyright Easytherm Ltd 2014 All rights reserved by Easytherm Ltd No part of this bookimbo content may be reproduced or stored in any kind of a retrieval system other than bookimbo com without consent from the author Published by Bookimbo com A
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5. EasyConfig mode as described in the next few pages Troubleshooting Continued Placing your Easytherm into Easyconfig mode can be a useful diagnostic resolution tool for 2 specific reasons Easyconfig Mode allows you to eliminate your Easytherm unit as a potential cause of any issues by confirming that the Easytherm is at least capable of establishing a network connection If you are a Networking expert then you can configure Static IP addresses and Subnet Masks within Easytherm This can be used to overcome issues where the Easytherm address keeps changing due to the behaviour of DHCP within your home network Follow the instructions provided in section 8 of this manual to put your Easytherm into Easyconfig Mode Troubleshooting Continued Static IP addresses may be set from the Config Network item on the User Menu as shown in the example below Don t forget to check that your Easytherm Re Starts when you have finished making changes If it does not press the Re Start button at the bottom of the User Menu Finally don t forget to disconnect from the Easytherm WiFi network and then re connect to the local WiFi router network when you have finished using EasyConfig mode iTherm Intelligent Boiler x Cc 169 254 1 1 808 7 Do you want Googie Chrome to save your password Save password Never for this site Intelligent Boiler Control Boost Water Boost Heating Outl ne Specifications
6. address by comparing the previously recorded address with the new address shown in the Network Info screen You might want to retry the test a few times comparing the old and new IP addresses each time if the new address never changes there is a good chance that you will not need to configure DHCP Address Reservations or assign permanent DHCP leases 2 192 168 1 35 ame BOTLERCONT SID Belkin3 q LinkOk Every home router seems to have a different way of configuring a DHCP Reservation so it is not possible to give precise instructions Instead we are going to provide a typical example and we then recommend that you follow your router documentation It is worth noting that some older routers do not have DHCP address reservation or permanent DHCP lease features and for these routers you will need to set up a static IP address in the Easytherm using EasyConfig mode There is an application note in the Support section of the Easytherm Ltd website which shows how to do this www easytherm co uk How to configure a DHCP address reservation You will need to access the router configuration For almost all home routers this is done by entering either the IP address 192 168 0 1 192 168 1 1 192 168 2 1 or 192 168 1 254 into the browser of a device which is currently connected to your home network Check the router User Manual if none of these four IP addresses work or use ipconfig all Windows inside a co
7. address shown on the Easytherm display is 169 254 1 1 this would suggest that the Easytherm cannot connect to your home router because i Perhaps the WiFi router is out of range or the WiFi has not been configured properly on the Easytherm OR li There may be an issue with your router DHCP setup eg DHCP may be off If the Easytherm Network Info Screen is showing LinkOK status message and the Easytherm display looks like it has a sensible address ie not 169 254 1 1 then the link between your router and the Easytherm is probably working and you should check the connection between your router and pc laptop or whatever device you are using Troubleshooting Continued For Networking Experts The Easytherm does respond to Ping tests Therefore if you open a DOS or Command Line window and type the command Ping XXX XXX XXX XXX Where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address taken from the Network Info screen of the Easytherm You will be able to confirm connectivity by using the Ping command from inside a Command Prompt window to check the communication between the home computer and the IP address of the EasyTherm eg Ping 192 168 1 32 Likewise the EasyTherm responds to Trace Router tracert tests although this test is of limited use on home networks The Easytherm boiler controller leaves the factory with a preset Netbios Name of BOILERCONT1 and set to use DHCP by default This can be changed within the
8. earlier in this manual Example of a correctly wired Backplate Typical wiring for S Plan scheme Red wire is Water ON Black wire is Heat ON As shown in this diagram the wires must be insulated up to the point where the wires enter the screw down connections Note rear view of Easytherm showing 6 pins which mate with Backplate Installing the Backplate and Cabling Continued With the Backplate firmly fixed to the wall and the wiring completed attach the Easytherm box to its backplate by hanging the top of the box onto the 2 plastic lugs provided on the top of the backplate and then swinging the Easytherm box down so that the 6 metal pins properly engage with the metal receptacle contacts on the Backplate Once this has been done tighten the 2 screws underneath the Easytherm box to fully secure the Easytherm to the Backplate A good play with the Easytherm box and backplate prior to mounting will clarify the instructions above 6 Turning on the Easytherm for the first time When you have completed the cabling and you have attached the Easytherm boiler controller to the Easytherm Backplate make sure that all other aspects of the installation are safe eg fit the boiler wiring junction box cover and then apply power to the boiler system and the Easytherm via the isolating switch If the power cabling to the Easytherm has been installed correctly you should now see the following start up message briefly appe
9. or pc for installing the App onto and request that the customer log on to the device 2 Open the selected browser see the recommended browsers above 3 Type the following URL into the Address Bar of the browser www nsbapp com yjjnETAppVO1 Note this is for the pilot version and will need to change for production Installing and Configuring the Easytherm App Continued 4 You should see an Updating prompt appear in the browser window and after a few seconds the front screen of the App shown below should appear Wait for the Updating message to disappear before moving to the next step 5 It will now be necessary to reveal the secret screen which is used to personalise the App for each customer and connect the App to the Easytherm via the Easytherm central server See diagram below gt Welcome To Easytherm Please press button below to connect to the Easytherm Server Click 3 times in quick succession on the Welcome message Then click on the Connect button 6 You should now see the API Key configuration screen appear as shown below 7 lt will now be necessary to copy the API Key numbers and their associated Easytherm Numbers from the sticky label on the Easytherm enclosure into the fields as shown below Once this is done select whether the customer wants to have to enter a Username and Password each time the use the App or not and then press the Save button to save everything
10. the Easytherm network and then re connect to the local WiFi router network The next step is to find the IP Address of the Easytherm so that we can re connect to the Easytherm via a browser and complete the configuration ON 17 36 OFF 26 66 3 1 Press the grey LS a menu button on the ON 17 30 OFF 20 00 Easytherm 2 Use the UP and i goost Override E oor ar DOWN arrow keys o Water Proaran to navigate to Show Shou Network Info ome Network Info 3 Note down the IP Address from the top line of the Network Info screen and then press the menu button to return to the home screen Note IP Address copied from Easytherm display and entered into browser inaalog the EasyTherm x Therm inteligentes x WY gt C D http 192 168 1 37 4 Now type the IP Address into A the Adress Bar gt SVAT of your browser Intelligent aS shown Control If you can see the Login Screen see example above you have now completed the second step of the installation and you should skip to the next section of the manual If the Login screen does not appear then Check that you have entered the correct WiFi Network Name and Password making sure that you have used capital and lower case letters spaces etc where required You could try connecting another device smartphone laptop pad etc to your home WiFi network to confirm that y
11. Hame interface IP Address MAC Address Select BOILERCONT1 tan 192 168 1 139 00 04 A7 00 00 01 a Manually Add Client Enter Client Name Assign IP Address To This MAC Address y Clients Alread Reserved E SS y 192 168 1 0 00 00 00 00 00 00 Client Name Assign IP Address To This MAC Address MAC 9 z Address EE EAS M oe 3 Locate the entry for your Easytherm in the DHCP table as shown above The entry will begin with the name BOILERCONTXX eg BOILERCONT1 4 Click on the Select box to the right of the BOILERCONTXX entry as shown 5 The click the Add Clients button Note Some routers will require that you know the MAC address of the Easytherm On a Windows based PC this can be done by opening a Command Prompt window Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt and then typing the command arp a This will list the MAC address against the IP address of every item on the network just look down the list until you find the IP address of the Easytherm and note down the MAC address Cannot See Boiler Controller Login Page inside Browser If nothing appears when you enter a correctly formed Easytherm web page address for example http 192 168 1 4 into your browser check the following Check that you are using the correct IP address This can be found by looking at the Easytherm Network Info screen which is accessed by pushing the menu button on the Easytherm If the IP
12. Installing the Easytherm Boiler Controller N EASYATHERM Steve Lord A EA HERM Copyright Easytherm Ltd 2014 All rights reserved by Easytherm Ltd Version 2 0 5 8 2014 No part of this bookimbo content may be reproduced or stored in any kind of a retrieval system other than bookimbo com without consent from the author Published by Bookimbo com Contents 1 2 T 8 Safety and other Important Notices Overview of the Easytherm boiler controller installation process An introduction to standard boiler wiring schemes S and Y Plan Preparing for an installation Installing the backplate and cabling Turning on the Easytherm for the first time Connecting the Easytherm to a home router Logging In Configuring boiler ON and OFF Times and Testing 9 Configuring the Easytherm for connection to the internet APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting Boiler Does Not Fire APPENDIX 2 Dealing With Connectivity Issues Outline Specifications 1 Safety and other Important Notices The Easytherm Boiler Controller must be installed by a suitably qualified person in accordance with the latest IEEE Wiring Regulations Please ensure that the installer has obtained read and fully understood the Easytherm Installation and User Manuals prior to starting the installation Power Cord Easytherm is supplied without a power cord It should be installed with fixed wiring to a mains power source with a 3A fused do
13. WPA I WEP WEP 104 Click here to use WPA Security Only use WEP as an absolute last resort see notes in manual Enter your WiFi Network Name in the WiFi SSID box and your WiFi Password in the WiFi Pass box Once you have done this click on the Set New button Therm Intelligent Boer x MA EASYRATHERM Intelligent Boiler Control Re starting Waiting for 16975411 Once you have pressed the Set New button you should see the EasyThem Re starting message Easy Therm intelligent Bo x a 169 254 1 1 808 I A en arrn SY 1 ee he Intelligent Boiler Control You Have Logged Out of the Easy Therm Boiler Controller Now Please Close This Browser After a few seconds the Re starting message should be replaced with the message shown above Please now CLOSE YOUR BROWSER fr 17 30 OFF 26 66 7 17 20 o Suri 32 C JOH 17 30 OFF 20 66 Wireless Network Found Icon If the Easytherm is within wireless range of the home router and you have entered the correct Network Name and Password after about 40 seconds you should see the Wireless Network Found Icon start to flash once every second Connecting the Easytherm WiFi to a home router Continued If you can see the Wireless Network Found Icon as shown on the previous page you should disconnect the laptop pad or smartphone that you used to configure the WiFi Username and Password from
14. a suitably qualified person in accordance with the latest IEEE Wiring Regulations Ensure that you have read and fully understood the Easytherm boiler controller Installation AND User Manuals before proceeding The connection between the Easytherm boiler controller and the mains electricity supply must be made via a fuse rated at not more than 6 Amps and a class A switch having contact separation of not less than 3mm in all poles If your existing boiler installation does not provide this it must be fitted prior to installing the Easytherm Always fully isolate the mains electricity supply before commencing installation Take time during the preparation phase to familiarise yourself with the location and operation of isolation switches and ensure that full isolation is provided If you are intending to drill a hole to pass cables through a wall always check that there are no cables or pipes buried within the wall first and locate the Easytherm a safe distance away If you are intending to mount the Easytherm on a metal surface make sure that the metal surface is fully earthed Please do not locate the Easytherm where there is a risk of ingress of water into the Easytherm enclosure eg as a result of boiler maintenance or where the temperature is higher than normal ambient room temperature 2 Overview of the Easytherm boiler controller installation process Thank you for choosing to install the Easytherm boiler controller The Ea
15. an see all local WiFi network names A similar list can be found on Android via Settings WiFi WiFi Network Icon Connecting the Easytherm WiFi to a home router Continued WiFi Password If you are unable to find or remember the password to the WiFi connection then it will be impossible to connect the Easytherm or any other new device to the WiFi network without logging into the router to either create and configure a new WiFi connection or locate and copy the existing WiFi password As there are many different types of home router the process for logging into your router to create a new WiFi connection is beyond the scope of this manual for this reason it is highly recommended that you try to remember the password of any existing WiFi connections As a last resort the correct process for logging into a router and configuring a new WiFi connection can usually be found on the router manufacturer websites WiFi Security Type By default the Easytherm is configured to use either WPA with Passphrase or WPA2 with Passphrase type WiFi security If you do not know what this is don t worry too much as almost all home routers are already set up to use one of these two WiFi security types too The great news is that the Easytherm can detect whether the router is using WPA or WPA2 and will automatically work with the chosen WPA or WPA2 setting However there is a very small chance that the customer s home router is configured to either u
16. ar on the Easytherm display EERE RE EEE HEH HHH HH 4 Eas9Thern pa e Turning on the Easytherm for the first time Continued Within a few seconds the start up message will disappear and the display will change to look similar to the display shown in the picture below Don t worry too much if the time shown at the top of the display is wrong on your Easytherm you will learn how to change the time later p ON 17 36 OFF 20 06 3 ToT 10 La sun Search ON 17 36 OFF 20 00 7 You have now completed thefirst step of the Easytherm installation 7 Connecting the Easytherm to a home router Once the Easytherm has been connected to the electrical mains power supply the Easytherm will need to be configured with the WiFi name sometimes called an SSID and WiFi password of the WiFi network to which you want to connect Hopefully the WiFi network name SSID and password for the premisses in which your are installing the Easytherm is either memorised or written down somewhere lf not follow the instructions in the next 2 paragraphs WiFi Network Name SSID This is usually fairly easy to find by looking at any device which is currently connected to the router via WiFi For example the Windows 7 screenshot shown opposite was taken from my laptop which is connected to my WiFi network the WiFi Network Name is Belkin37 By clicking on the WiFi Network icon at the bottom of the screen c
17. at or use existing Thermostat Control heating and hot water from anywhere No tie in to energy provider ET Home Internet of Things Service Optional Wifi Thermostat EasyTherm Boiler Controller SmartPhone PC or Pad E E am Home Router Boile Heating 3 An introduction to standard boiler wiring schemes S and Y Plan The installation of boiler wiring pumps valves etc is outside the scope of this manual However it does help to have an appreciation of the common wiring schemes for domestic boiler installations within the UK as this will assist in the subsequent installation of the Easytherm boiler controller By far the two most common wiring schemes used with the UK are the Y Plan Where a single three port mid position valve provides heated water to both the central heating and hot water circuits This is a very common scheme in small and medium sized houses S Plan Where separate 2 port valves are used to send hot water to the central heating and hot water circuits This is a common scheme used in larger houses eg where zoned heating might be used Note that it is possible to find S Plan schemes in small houses and Y Plan schemes in large houses There is also a W Plan scheme which is a lot like the Y Plan scheme and G or C schemes which are often found on older heating systems As this section of the Easytherm installation manual is for guidance only the W G a
18. boiler controller has been designed to allow the majority of existing UK boiler controllers programmers to be easily replaced by the Easytherm without the need to drill more holes or install additional cabling To facilitate easy installation a backplate is provided which should be firmly attached to the wall at the selected location for the Easytherm Unless an existing backplate is already fitted which is compatible with and wired in exactly the same manner as the Universal Backplate supplied with the Easytherm It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that any backplates which are re used from previous installations are compatible with the Easytherm backplate wired in the correct manner and in a suitable condition for re use Prior to attaching the backplate to the wall take time to familiarise yourself with how the backplate attaches to the back of the Easytherm this will help to ensure that you get the backplate positioned and aligned correctly Remember to allow enough room below the Easytherm to be able to access the 2 small screws which fix the Easytherm to the backplate Wiring Diagram for the Backplate aaa A A _ asyTherm E Electronics Mains Mains Water Heating Water Heating N L OFF OFF ON ON This diagram shows how the Heating and Hot Water relays inside the Easytherm relate to each position on the backplate Please also refer to the Y and S plan wiring diagram examples shown
19. check that you have connected to the wifi network correctly eg try clicking the Wireless Network icon in Windows and checking that the Easytherm network is shown and is connected You could also test with a Ping 169 254 1 1 command from inside a command prompt window as described in Troubleshooting Connecting the Easytherm WiFi to a home router Continued Itis now time to Log In to the Easytherm so that you can enter the correct Wireless Network Name SSID and Password that will allow the Easytherm to connect to the WiFi router gt C Shttp 169 254 1 1 A e EASYATHERM Intelligent Boiler Control Easy Therm Intelligent Boiler Controller t Press the Log In button The server http 169 254 1 18080 requires a username and password The server says Protected For the User Name 4 OS roer enter Username Passwort rrr For the Password enter Password Gab oe EASY THERM Intelligent Boiler Control ntelligent Boiler Controller onfig Wik Boost Water onfig Network Bor ost Heating i 4 Click on the menu button for Config WiFi gt EASY THERM Intelligent Boiler Control Configure WiFi Connection Type your new WiFi SSID Network Name and WiFi Password into provided and then hit the Set New button at the bottom of th If you do not wish to change your WiFi Settings jus User Menu displayed on the left hand side of gt WPA or
20. chosen location will allow the temperature sensor within the Easytherm to give an accurate view of the temperature within the house Note that the Easytherm will continue to use any existing Thermostat unless the optional Easytherm external WiFi sensor has been purchased The internal temperature sensor is only used for temperature guidance eg when viewing the Easytherm remotely it is sometimes useful to be able to check whether the premises in which the Easytherm is installed are likely to freeze Tools and Equipment In addition to the normal tools required for any boiler programmer installation eg screwdrivers wire cutters and stripper drill spirit level etc you will also need the following A PC or Laptop with a WiFi connection it is possible to use certain smartphones or tablets although this document assumes the use of a PC or Laptop for the installation and configuration phase A home router with a working internet connection The relevant WiFi Password to be able to attach to the home router it must be a router with 802 11g or 802 11b WiFi support The relevant router access administrator name and password to be able to access and modify settings within the router NOTE you will probably only need this in exceptional circumstances such as when the WiFi password has been lost or the SSID WiFi network name has been hidden This manual 5 Installing the Backplate and Cabling The Easytherm
21. een designed to be configured via a smartphone tablet or pc This means that you will need to connect to one of these devices during the installation phase to configure things like Gravity Fed vs Pressurised System Customer User Name etc Don t worry instructions for making the connection between the Easytherm and your chosen smartphone tablet or pc are provided later in this manual Please note that a basic understanding of WiFi home networking technology will be required to perform the installation Once you have installed and configured the Easytherm boiler controller the final step is to install the Easytherm App onto the customer s smartphone which will allow them to control their heating and hot water from anywhere in the world where there is an internet connection We have designed the Easytherm so that it can be installed in 4 distinct steps each of which can be proven to be working before the next step is started This is summarised in the table opposite A Electrical Installation Backplate Boiler Controller display lit and Wiring and Power On Status displayed on Easytherm LCD Able to switch boiler ON OFF via Boost Override using the menu on the Easytherm LCD display 2 Establish Local WiFi Network Able to log into Easytherm via Connection using Easyconfig browser and then make where the Easytherm temporarily becomes a changes to the Easytherm WiFi access point allowing very quick connection of a smartp
22. erature is 25 degrees centigrade and your room thermostat is set to 22 degrees centigrade the boiler will not fire the Heating If you do not hear the boiler fire after 10 15 minutes isolate the Boiler and Boiler Controller circuit to ensure that there is no mains voltage present and that it is safe to inspect the wiring and then double check your wiring to the Easytherm and Boiler Junction Box APPENDIX 2 Troubleshooting Dealing with Connectivity Issues There are circumstances where the IP address given to the Easytherm by the WiFi router may change For instance this could be because there has been a power cut and the router has re started or it could be because the router is configured to issue new IP addresses every day Either way a moving Easytherm IP address can cause problems if the customer wishes to access the Easytherm via the web interface IMPORTANT NOTE This is not the case for the App which should continue to work even if the Easytherm IP address changes Therefore if the customer chooses to access the Easytherm via the App only then the information on the next few pages can probably be ignored Making changes to routers can be difficultand there is plenty of opportunities for things to go wrong If you have not had experience of setting up routers in the past there is a good chance that the next few pages may be too difficult We strongly recommend that you should seek help from a seasoned router expert
23. f existing UK boiler ptogrammers to be replaced by the Easytherm without the need for drilling more holes or laying additional cabling Obviously WiFi signal strength is a major consideration If you are installing an Easytherm for the first time in a property ie a new build or want to install in a different location to an existing boiler programmer we recommend the following Identify the location of any existing boiler cabling Junction Box if one is fitted You will need to lay one or more cables between the boiler cabling Junction Box and the Easytherm therefore it makes sense to locate the Easytherm close to the Junction Box in order to reduce cabling costs and complexity Locate the Easytherm where you can easily reach the buttons and see the Easytherm display Locate the Easytherm where it can be easily and securely attached to a flat surface using the backplate provided taking into account the type of surface eg plaster plasterboard wood etc and the type of fittings that you will require Make sure that there is plenty of space under the Easytherm so that you can easily access the backplate fixing screws Please do not locate the Easytherm where there is a risk of ingress of water into the Easytherm enclosure eg as a result of Boiler Maintenance or where the temperature is higher than normal ambient room temperature Always ensure that there is a free flow of air around the Easytherm Consider whether your
24. he following settings Network Name Easytherm Network Password ie no password Network Security Type None ie no security You should now be able to connect a laptop smartphone or pad to the Easytherm WiFi network in the same way as you would connect to any WiFi network with the exception that you do not have to enter a password Don t worry you won t be using Easyconfig mode for more than a few minutes whilst you configure the Easytherm so the password is not important Mode WiFi Hames Security E EE re a sl A ed m e e RET e e ES exa e AOS Ri e fe sae e a si i oia a 1 pr As Wuji Ml A el m 1 Click on WiFi network icon 4 299 EREEGEE Wireless Network Connection 2 Then click on Easytherm Connecting the Easytherm WiFi to a home router Continued It should now be possible to connect to the Easytherm by opening an internet browser and entering http 169 254 1 1 into the address bar as shown below We have found that the Google Chrome browser works well for this We have also successfully used Internet Explorer 10 and 11 A A A AS gt C Shttp 169 254 1 1 rn Intelligent Boiler Control If you can see the Login Screen in your browser you should now skip to the next page of the manual Note sometimes the Login screen takes up to 30 seconds to appear If you cannot see the Login screen you should
25. hone pad etc for the Configuration web pages purposes of configuring the Easytherm Configure customer WiFi network Able to connect to Easytherm name WiFi SSID and WiFi password via the customer s home WiFi router and then switch boiler ON OFF via Boost Override using a browser 4 Install App on Customer s Able to log into Customer s App smartphone or pad and change Heating Programmes ON OFF times etc Easytherm WiFi Note In order to install Easytherm you will need to have experience with the configuration of WiFi equipment including the configuration of WPA or WEP WiFi security you will need to know any existing WiFi passwords for the WiFi router to which you want to connect the Easytherm to a strong WiFi signal from the customer s home router available at the position where you wish to locate the Easytherm Important Note Prior to installation always check that there is a strong WiFi signal where you wish to locate the Easytherm This can be achieved by using a laptop smartphone or tablet to access the internet at the location where you wish to install the Easytherm Most of these devices have some form of WiFi strength indicator at the top or the bottom of the screen A good starting point is to ensure that you have at least 30 of the full strength signal Easy to install a 1 for 1 replacement for existing programmers Low cost to buy and low cost to install Optional remote WiFi Thermost
26. mmand prompt window to find the router address Once you have entered the correct address you should be presented with a Login Box into which you will need to enter the router administrator Password and Username to access the router see previous section for info about finding usernames and passwords for routers Please now review the example of creating a DHCP reservation using a Linksys Router shown in the next few pages There should be a similar process for most other routers Also rermember to check the router manufacturers website for documentation to help with this task DHCP Reservation Example using a Linksys Router 1 Log In to the router and place the router into Advanced mode as shown below Router settings Personalize your router and adjust other settings Personalize Easy Setup Key Router name Your key to connecting other computers to the Internet QuietMonkey Update or create key Password 12345678 Internet Speed Change Test your Internet connection speed Launch Test Rear port lights Dar epia on O off Register now to receive special offers and updates Router details Advanced settings help Learn more 2 Then click on the DHCP Reservation button as shown below Network Setup IP Address Subnet Mask Device Na DHCP Server Enabled Disabled Start IP Address 192 168 1 100 DHCP Reservation DHCP Reservation Select Clients from DHCP Tables Client
27. nd C schemes are not described however a skilled Heating Engineer will be familiar with the wiring requirements of these schemes Example of Y Plan wiring Scheme Please note that this diagram is provided for guidance only Without thorough inspection it is not possible to know whether an existing installation fully complies with this scheme and whether items such as the mains switch provide the requisite levels of isolation Mains Green Earth Supply 230v 50 Hz Blue Neutral 3 Port Orange L N E Valve Inside Junction Box OFF OFF ON On Example of S Plan wiring Scheme Please note that this diagram is provided for guidance only Without thorough inspection it is not possible to know whether an existing installation fully complies with this scheme and whether items such as the mains switch provide the requisite levels of isolation Grey Grey Ono Ono z e Orange Orange Mains Green Earth W NC__ Supply 230v 50 Hz Motor L N E ra y 2 Port gz bed Valve PA B B Inside Junction Box J fE OFF OFF ON ON E Water Heat Water Heat The S or S Plus Plan wiring scheme With reference to the S Plan diagram on the opposite page there is also a S S Plus scheme where more than one heating zone is created by the addition of further room Thermostats and 2 Port valves An example of how one extra Room Thermostat and 2 Port Valve might be connected to the circuit shown on the opposite page i
28. ou have the network name and password correct Check that the Easytherm is within wireless range of your home router by taking a laptop pad or smartphone to the location of the Boiler Controller and checking that you can browse the internet and checking that the Wireless Network Icon is showing plenty of wireless signal strength Try re powering or re setting first the home router and then the Easytherm unit allowing plenty of time 3 minutes for the router to fully recover before re powering re setting the Easytherm Check the WiFi line of the Show Network Info screen on the Easytherm as shown in the last couple of pages if itis stuck on NoDHCP then it is possible although very unlikely that your home router has been configured not to use DHCP This router setting will require changing if you persistently get the NoDHCP message For IP Experts itis possible to set a static IP address via the Config Network option of the EasyConfig menu Meaning of the WiFi messages in the Show Network Info screen WFScan searching for a wifi router which usually takes about 35 secs after power on NoDHCP cannot find a DHCP IP address Disappears after approx 1 second if all is OK No WiFi WiFi not found WFScan will usually re start in approx 15 seconds LinkOK WiFi successfully connected Should see this approx 40 secs after power on reset ET Home If WiFi OK should flash every few seconds indicating can
29. s shown below There are several variations of the S Plus Plan It is worth keeping in mind that new Building Regulations were introduced in the UK in 2010 which required any new boiler heating systems to have 2 or more thermostatically controlled heating zones The exact details are beyond this manual however it is worth noting that compliance can be achieved by using 1 or more Easytherm boiler controllers with the S Plus Plan wiring scheme Inside Junction Box 4 Preparing for an installation Good preparation is required before starting an Easytherm installation In particular we recommend the following steps Safety First Please make sure that you read fully understand and implement the safety measures described in section 1 of this manual Location Carefully identify where you will locate the Easytherm boiler controller Always check that there is a strong WiFi signal This can be achieved by using a laptop smartphone or tablet to access the internet at the location where you wish to install the Easytherm Most of these devices have some form of WiFi strength indicator at the top or the bottom of the screen A good starting point is to ensure that you have at least 30 of the full strength signal If you are replacing an existing boiler programmer it is probably best to place the Easytherm in the same location The wall mounting and wiring arrangements for the Easytherm have been designed to allow the majority o
30. se no WiFi security at all or to use a very old type of WiFi security known as WEP If the router is currently configured to use the WEP wireless security type we strongly suggest that you consider reconfiguring the existing Wireless network to support WPA or ideally WPA2 as WEP is considered to be unsecure However the Easytherm will support WEP WEP 104 only if there is really no other alternative WEP is a complex protocol to set up and should always be avoided in favour of WPA WPA2 It is possible to set up WEP for the Easytherm via the Easyconfig mode which is described later in this manual The Easytherm does not allow communication on an unsecured WiFi network ie where there is no WiFi security because of the risk of a person from outside the customer s household gaining access to the Easytherm and tampering with the heating controls Connecting the Easytherm WiFi to a home router Continued Once you have obtained the WiFi network name or SSID and password the next step is to put this information into the Easytherm The Easytherm has been designed to allow you to configure the WiFi Network Name and Password via WiFi This may seem a little strange but as you follow the instructions over the next few pages it will become clear how this is done The first step in this process is to put the Easytherm into a configuration mode known as Easyconfig don t try to do this yet as there are more detailed instructions in the ne
31. see central server 8 Logging In Configuring your boiler ON and OFF Times and Testing Once you have successfully got the Easytherm Log In screen to appear in your browser please now switch to the Using the Easytherm Boiler Controller Manual and follow the directions for Logging In Setting up a customer Username and Password make sure that these are given to the customer Setting the Easytherm clock and Time of Day correctly Setting the correct Boiler ON and OFF times for every day of the week Setting a suitable program eg 1x 2x or 3x When you have completed the items described above please return to this manual and follow the next section which describes how to install the Easytherm App on the customer s smartphone pad or pc ae congratulations you have now completed the third step of the installation 9 Installing and Configuring the Easytherm App If you have successfully reached the end of the last section the Easytherm should now be controlling the Hot Water and Heating and you should be able to log in to view the Easytherm status and modify the Easytherm settings using a browser This section of the manual deals with the configuration of Easytherm to allow the Heating and Water Programs and Boiler ON and OFF times to be visible on devices which are connected outside the confines of a home network For instance the customer could use a smartphone with a 3G or 4G network connection to log into
32. sword and then press the Log In button as shown on the previous page If not just press the Log In button 10 The main App Home screen should appear as shown below Please now switch to the User Manual to undertake the final steps of configuration such as setting up a secure Username and Password and setting Heat and Hot Water times Home Prog Weather Graph Logout Next ON Next ON 17 30 27C 17 30 Set 22c Next OFF 11 18 Next OFF 20 00 Thu 20 00 EASYATHERM APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting Boiler Does Not Fire Check that the Easytherm display is lit and that the Easytherm clock is working as expected This is an important test because the Easytherm clock is operated via the Easytherm software ie if the clock has stopped the software has stopped working If this has happened Reset or re power the Easytherm Test that the Easythem installation works by logging into the Easytherm Status Screen and switching the Easytherm programme to ON for first the Heating and then the Hot Water via the Status Screen programme selector drop down box Once you have set either the Hot Water or Heating to ON check that the Heating or Hot Water blue Status LED is liton the Easytherm Boiler Controller and then listen to the boiler for a few minutes and you should eventually hear the boiler fire Note you should check that the room thermostat or cylinder thermostat is set ata level where the boiler will fire Eg if the ambient temp
33. sytherm represents a fresh approach to domestic boiler control which we hope will appeal to those who like the simplicity and convenience of using their smartphone tablet or pc to control their central heating and hot water systems We have tried to ensure that the Easytherm is easy to install both for new installations a new house and for retrofits replacing an existing boiler controller programmer A key feature is the use of an Industry Standard boiler bontroller Backplate This approach has 3 major benefits i where an older style boiler controller programmer is being replaced it often allows the Easytherm to be very simply clicked onto an existing Industry Standard Backplate ii it significantly reduces wiring complexity and effort when replacing existing boiler controllers even if the existing backplate is replaced and iii it makes the Easytherm very easy to understand for those who are used to conventional S Plan and Y Plan boiler wiring schemes The Easytherm boiler controller has 2 channels ie 2 relays which are independently controlled to switch on and off up to 3 times each day Typically one channel is assigned to Heating and one to Hot Water In this way the Easytherm is similar to a conventional 2 channel 7 day programmer More than one Easytherm may be used together for larger multi zone installations Unlike conventional boiler controllers which are configured via pushbutton interfaces the Easytherm has b
34. the Easytherm whilst the customer is on the way home from work then switch on their Heating or Hot Water maybe by using the BOOST button This requires the use of an App which will have to be installed on the customer s chosen smartphone pad or laptop The procedure for installing the Easytherm App is shown on the next few pages however we shall start with a brief overview of compatible devices The Easytherm App has been developed using a new technology which allows a single App to run on a variety of different technologies and devices Previously it was necessary to create an App for iPhone users an App for Android users and and App for laptop users Now a single App can work for all of these devices which simplifies installation and maintenance of the App software However there are some limitations due to the newness of this technology iPhone App tested and works on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 using the Safari browser Should be OK for iPhone 6 Android App works on Android 4 1 and above with Google Chrome Probably OK for Android 4 Windows Phone not tested but the App should work using the Internet Explorer browser on the more recent Windows Phones Laptops App works well on Windows 7 with Google Chrome 36 and probably works on Chrome 31 onwards Although this has not been tested the App should work fine on recent Mac laptops using the Safari browser 1 Ask the customer for their chosen smartphone pad
35. uble pole switch and must conform to local regulatory requirements The switch must be located close to the Easythem and should act as the main disconnect device Warning There are no operator serviceable parts within the Easytherm Do not attempt to open the unit The Easytherm enclosure must not be opened by anyone who has not been appointed and trained by Easytherm to do so Hazard Warning Live circuit inside Never remove the sensor cover or poke metal objects to inside Risk of electric shock Warning EasyTherm supplied with a battery powered clock circuit Danger of explosion and risk of personal injury exists if battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated Do not attempt to recharge the battery disassemble or dispose of it in fire Caution Do not dispose of batteries with general household waste Dispose of or recycle them in accordance with local regulations Caution To clean the Easytherm use a lightly damp soft cloth Never spray with water or other liquid Liquid ingress will result in damage and hazardous Caution As is the case for all Boiler Controllers electronic equipment is prone to failure and while steps have been taken to minimise this in the Easytherm there is a risk that failure of the Easytherm could result in damage for example in the case where heating fails to come on during cold weather Easytherm Ltd cannot accept liability for consequential damages The Easytherm boiler controller must be installed by
36. xt few pages When the Easytherm is in Easyconfig mode it creates its own WiFi network just like a WiFi router and you can connect to this WiFi network using a laptop pad or smartphone which supports WIFI Once you have connected to the Easytherm in Easyconfig mode you can open a browser on your laptop pad or smartphone and go to the web configuration pages of the Easytherm and then configure the WiFi network name and password of the network that you want to connect to For the example shown over the next few pages we have chosen a Microsoft Windows 7 laptop with a known working WiFi card and we have placed this laptop close to the Easytherm that we wish to configure so that we can easily see the LCD display Connecting the Easytherm WiFi to a home router Continued Place the Easytherm into Easyconfig mode by pressing and then holding down the UP and DOWN arrow buttons and then momentarily pressing the small black RESET button on the bottom of the Easytherm box lt is very important that the RESET button is pressed and released before you release the UP and DOWN arrows 1 Press BOTH 3 ORre power EasyTherm Buttons whilst 2 front buttons are still pushed Easy Confis Mode 6 6 EASY amp THERM 2 Then push the Reset Button whilst 2 front buttons are still pushed The Easytherm LCD display will now look like the example shown below and the Easytherm unit will have created a WiFi network with t
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