AMX ViewStat ENV-VST-C User Manual
Color communicating thermostat
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Page 1: User Guide
ENV-VST-C ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat User Guide User Guide ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat ENV-VST-C H VA C C on t r ol s L a s t U p d a t e d : 1 0 / 1 9 / 2 0 0 9... - Page 2 Products repaired under this policy will carry a ninety (90) day warranty on material and labor. • AMX will notify the AMX Authorized Partner with the cost of repair, if cost is greater than the Standard Repair Fee, within five (5) days of receipt.
- Page 3 LICENSE GRANT. AMX grants to Licensee the non-exclusive right to use the AMX Software in the manner described in this License. The AMX Software is licensed, not sold. This license does not grant Licensee the right to create derivative works of the AMX Software.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Setup and Configuration ..................3 Front Panel Components ..................3 Display ..........................3 Navigation Buttons ......................4 Mode/Select Button ......................4 Navigating the ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat ........4 Main Screen ........................4 Current Weather Screen....................5 5-Day Forecast Screen..................... - Page 6 Table of Contents Changing the Temperature Scale .................. 29 Changing the Date and Time Format ................29 Changing the Backlight Settings ................... 30 Disabling the Filter Change Reminder................31 Disabling the Weather Alert Icon .................. 31 Disabling the Forecast Screens ..................32 Disabling the Screen Saver....................
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Page 7: Setup And Configuration
Communicating Thermostat provides the current day's weather forecast along with a five-day forecast, driven from AMX’s i!-Weather application. This chapter provides information about the different screens on the ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat, how to navigate through them, and how to establish settings on each screen. -
Page 8: Navigation Buttons
The current day’s forecasted high and low temperatures and weather condition appear on the bottom of the screen. The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat receives this information from AMX’s i!-Weather service. This screen is view-only. Pressing Mode/Select for the first time takes the display from an Inactive state to an Active state. -
Page 9: Current Weather Screen
The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat receives this information from AMX’s i!-Weather service. This screen is view-only. You can disable this screen so it does not appear when you navigate through the thermostat’s screens. See the Disabling the Forecast Screens section on page 32 for more information. -
Page 10: 5-Day Forecast Screen
The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat receives this information from AMX’s i!-Weather service. This screen is view-only. You can disable this screen so it does not appear when you navigate through the thermostat’s screens. See the Disabling the Forecast Screens section on page 32 for more information. -
Page 11: Thermostat Mode Screen
Setup and Configuration Thermostat Mode Screen FIG. 6 Thermostat Mode screen The Thermostat Mode screen (FIG. 6) displays a menu providing a list that enables you to navigate to other screens to create settings for different times and occasions. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. -
Page 12: Hold Mode Screen
Setup and Configuration Hold Mode Screen FIG. 7 Hold Mode screen The Hold Mode screen (FIG. 7) displays options that enable you to set the heating and cooling setpoints for your HVAC system. The thermostat uses the settings you establish on this screen when you enable Hold mode on the Program Mode Setting and Vacation/Party Settings screens. -
Page 13: Program Mode Setting Screen
Setup and Configuration Program Mode Setting Screen FIG. 8 Program Mode Setting screen The Program Mode Setting screen (FIG. 8) enables you to set heating, cooling, humidify, and dehumidify setpoints for various times of the day for each day of the week. Entering this screen automatically puts the unit into Program mode.You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. -
Page 14: Vacation/Party Settings Screen
Setup and Configuration Vacation/Party Settings Screen FIG. 9 Vacation/Party Settings screen The Vacation/Party Settings screen (FIG. 9) enables you to set heating, cooling, humidify, and dehumidify setpoints for a specific duration of time, in days or hours. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. -
Page 15: Settings Screen
Setup and Configuration Settings Screen FIG. 10 Settings screen The Settings screen (FIG. 10) enables you to establish settings for the fan and filter, and enables you to switch between heating and cooling. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. -
Page 16: Security Code Screen
Setup and Configuration Security Code Screen FIG. 11 Security Code screen The Security Code screen (FIG. 11) enables you to enter the security code for the thermostat. Without entering a security code, the user cannot have access to advanced setup features or make changes to the user preferences. -
Page 17: User Preferences Screen
Setup and Configuration User Preferences Screen FIG. 12 User Preferences screens The User Preferences screens (FIG. 12) enable you to establish personal preference settings for the thermostat including temperature scale, date and time format, and brightness level. You can use the navigation buttons to move through the highlighted options. -
Page 18: Button Lockout Screen
Setup and Configuration User Preferences Screen Options (Cont.) Humidity Offset The humidity offset enables you to customize the humidity shown on the display. You can set the humidity offset in 1° increments. The default humidity offset is 0. Button Lockout Enables you to allow certain buttons on the thermostat to be completely or partially disabled. -
Page 19: Change Security Code Screen
Setup and Configuration Button Lockout Screen Options (Cont.) Mode Lock Enables you to lock the current mode setting so you cannot change it. Mode Lock Time Enables you to enter an amount of time in minutes in which you want the mode lock to last. -
Page 20: Advanced Setup Screen
Setup and Configuration Advanced Setup Screen FIG. 15 Advanced Setup screens The Advanced Setup screens (FIG. 15) enable you to indicate the type of HVAC system you are using, activate temperature sensors, and set the date for the thermostat. The thermostat automatically computes the day of the week based on the date you input. - Page 21 Setup and Configuration Pressing Mode/Select again highlights the next available option. The following table lists the options on the Vacation/Party Settings screen: Advanced Setup Screen Options HVAC System Enables you to set the type of HVAC you are using. The thermostat defaults to One Stg Furnace.
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Page 22: Axlink Communications Screen
Setup and Configuration AxLink Communications Screen FIG. 16 AxLink Communications screen The AxLink Communications screen (FIG. 16) enables you to set the address of the AxLink device with which you want the thermostat to communicate. The AxLink address distinguishes a device on the AxLink bus from all other devices. -
Page 23: Thermostat Setup Screen
Setup and Configuration Thermostat Setup Screen FIG. 17 Thermostat Setup screens The Thermostat Setup screens (FIG. 17) enable you to set temperature differentials between the heating and cooling setpoints. On this screen, you can also set the balance point if you have a single or dual stage heat pump system. - Page 24 Setup and Configuration ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat User Guide...
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Page 25: Operating The Thermostat
The 5-Day Forecast screen displays the high and low temperatures and the expected weather condition for each of the next five days. The ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat receives this information from AMX’s i!-Weather service. These screens are view-only. Perform the following steps to view the daily forecast: 1. -
Page 26: Setting The Temperature
Operating the Thermostat FIG. 19 5-Day Forecast screen You can disable the forecast screens so they do not appear when you navigate through the thermostat’s screens. See the Disabling the Forecast Screens section on page 32 for more information. Setting the Temperature You can create the heating and cooling setpoints on the Hold Mode screen. - Page 27 Operating the Thermostat 7. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 8. Press Mode/Select to access the 5-Day Forecast screen. 9. Press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Mode screen (see FIG. 21). FIG. 21 Thermostat Mode screen 10.
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Page 28: Programming The Thermostat
Operating the Thermostat Programming the Thermostat When programming the thermostat, you can set the heating, cooling, humidify, and dehumidify setpoints for various times of the day for each day of the week. There are four periods of the day for which you can create temperature and humidity setpoints. -
Page 29: Creating Vacation/Party Settings
Operating the Thermostat Creating Vacation/Party Settings Vacation/Party settings enable you to create heating, cooling, humidify, and dehumidify setpoints for a set period of time, in days or hours. When the time limit expires, the thermostat uses the previous program or hold mode settings you set. Perform the following steps to create vacation/party settings: 1. -
Page 30: Turning Off The Hvac System
Operating the Thermostat Turning Off the HVAC System Perform the following steps to turn off the HVAC system: 1. From the Main screen, press Mode/Select to access the Current Weather screen. 2. Press Mode/Select to access the 5-Day Forecast screen. 3. -
Page 31: Switching Your Hvac System Between Heating And Cooling
Operating the Thermostat 3. Press Mode/Select to toggle the Filter setting between 30, 60, 90, or 120 days. Switching Your HVAC System Between Heating and Cooling This option enables you to toggle the HVAC system setting between heating and cooling. Perform the following steps to switch your HVAC system between heating and cooling: 1. -
Page 32: Entering The Security Code
Operating the Thermostat Entering the Security Code You must enter a security code to access the advanced setup options on the thermostat. The default security code is 1988. See the Changing the Security Code section on page 28 for information on changing the security code. -
Page 33: Changing The Temperature Scale
Operating the Thermostat Changing the Temperature Scale When you change the temperature scale, you indicate whether you want to use the Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C) scale. Perform the following steps to change the temperature scale: 1. From the Main screen, press and hold Mode/Select for three seconds to access the Settings screen. 2. -
Page 34: Changing The Backlight Settings
Operating the Thermostat Changing the Backlight Settings Backlight settings allow adjustments to the thermostat display's backlight including the timeout before the backlight turns off and the brightness of the backlight. You can set the backlight timeout from any value between 10 seconds to 5 minutes in 10-second increments. The default backlight timeout is 30 seconds. -
Page 35: Disabling The Filter Change Reminder
Operating the Thermostat Disabling the Filter Change Reminder The thermostat filter change reminder monitors the operation time of the HVAC system and fan. When the operation time reaches the number of days you set on the Settings screen, the filter change reminder icon displays alerting you to change the filter. -
Page 36: Disabling The Forecast Screens
Operating the Thermostat Disabling the Forecast Screens If you are not using the i!-Weather application to report the weather forecast to the thermostat, you might want to disable the forecast screens so they do not appear when you navigate through the thermostat’s screens. -
Page 37: Locking The Buttons
Operating the Thermostat Locking the Buttons You can lock the buttons on the thermostat so no one can change the settings. Perform the following steps to lock the buttons on the thermostat: 1. From the Main screen, press and hold Mode/Select for three seconds to access the Settings screen. 2. -
Page 38: Locking The Fan Settings
Operating the Thermostat 8. Use the navigation buttons to select Temperature Lock, and press Mode/Select to toggle the temperature lockout setting between Yes and No. 9. Use the navigation buttons to select Temperature Lock Time Limit, and press Mode/Select activate it. 10. -
Page 39: Locking The Mode Settings
Operating the Thermostat Locking the Mode Settings You can lock the mode settings on the thermostat so no one can change them. When you lock the mode settings, you must set an amount of time for the settings to be locked. You can set the time limit to any amount of time between 0 and 60 minutes. -
Page 40: Changing The Type Of Fossil Fuel
Operating the Thermostat FIG. 32 Advanced Setup screen (1 of 2) 8. With HVAC System highlighted, press Mode/Select to indicate the type of HVAC system you are using. Changing the Type of Fossil Fuel The thermostat gives you the option to indicate the type of fossil fuel your HVAC system uses. You can choose from Gas and Electric. -
Page 41: Activating The External Sensor
Operating the Thermostat Activating the External Sensor If you have an external sensor installed with the thermostat, you must indicate if the sensor is installed indoors or outdoors. If you activate both this sensor and the Onboard Temperature sensor, the thermostat reports an average temperature based on the temperature readings from each sensor. -
Page 42: Activating The On-Board Humidity Sensor
Operating the Thermostat Activating the On-board Humidity Sensor The thermostat comes installed with an internal on-board humidity sensor. You can use this sensor to report room humidity. You can also turn off the internal on-board humidity sensor if you do not want to use it. -
Page 43: Switching Axlink Devices
Operating the Thermostat 8. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second Advanced Setup screen (see FIG. 33). FIG. 33 Advanced Setup screen (2 of 2) 9. With Mon highlighted, press Mode/Select to change the number of the current month. 10. -
Page 44: Thermostat Setup
Operating the Thermostat 9. Use the navigation buttons to highlight AxLink Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the AxLink Communications screen (see FIG. 34). FIG. 34 AxLink Communications screen 10. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the numbers until you reach the first digit in the code, and press Mode/Select to move to the next digit in the code. -
Page 45: Setting The Deadband Temperature Difference
Operating the Thermostat 9. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Thermostat Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Setup screen (see FIG. 35). FIG. 35 Thermostat Setup screen (1 of 2) 10. With First Stage Diff highlighted, press Mode/Select to activate it. 11. -
Page 46: Setting The Temperature Offset
Operating the Thermostat Setting the Temperature Offset The temperature offset enables you to customize the temperature shown on the display. You can set the temperature offset between 10 and -10 in 1° increments. Selecting a positive increment decreases the displayed value, while selecting a negative increment increases it. Perform these steps to set the temperature offset: 1. - Page 47 Operating the Thermostat 10. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second Thermostat Setup screen (see FIG. 36). FIG. 36 Thermostat Setup screen (2 of 2) 11. With Balance Point highlighted, press Mode/Select to activate it. 12.
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