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Jim Pierson
February 11, 2025
Is there a way to reset the filter remotely from the software? T4900
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Mr. Anderson
February 12, 2025
The provided context does not mention remote reset capabilities for the filter on the Venstar Voyager T4900. It explains how to reset the filter alert using the thermostat's physical buttons but does not state whether this can be done remotely via software.
Residential model, 7 day programmable, up to 2-heat & 2-cool, with wi-fi and local api, explorer mini (42 pages)
Summary of Contents for Venstar VOYAGER T4900
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Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Venstar, is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved by Venstar could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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être choisis afin que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne est pas plus de ce qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie. We, Venstar, declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
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Glossary of Terms Auto-Changeover: A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the heating or cooling based on room temperature demand. Cool Setpoint: The warmest temperature that the space should rise to before cooling is turned on (without regard to deadband). Deadband: The number of degrees the thermostat will wait, once a setpoint has been reached, before energizing heating or cooling.
Table of Contents GET TO KNOW YOUR THERMOSTAT Get to Know Your Thermostat ............ 1 Quick Start .................. 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions .............. 9 Sample Wiring Diagrams ............13 Test Operation ................16 USER SETUP Backlight Operation ..............17 Scrolling Display Options ............
Get To Know Your Thermostat Ambient Light Sensor Optional Wireless Module Backlit, Scrolling Display Backlit Cooler & Warmer Buttons Backlit LCD Display Override Button Heat or Cool Demand Indicator Red = Heat, Green = Cool Setup Buttons Behind Door...
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Get To Know Your Thermostat Setup Buttons...
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Get To Know Your Thermostat Display Features Program ONOFF 2nd3rd 18:88 Unoccupied123 Stage Setup Step Override Fan On Outdoor The scrolling display will be used to help you easily navigate the setup screens in the thermostat. Clock with Day of the Week Indicates the current time and day.
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Get To Know Your Thermostat Display Features Program ONOFF 2nd3rd 18:88 Unoccupied123 Stage Setup Step Override Fan On Outdoor Desired Set Temperature Indicates desired room temperature(s). Also displays the highest and lowest temperatures for the day. Occupied & Unoccupied icons Indicates the program number: Occupied 1, 2, 3 or Unoccupied Wi-Fi icons One dot indicates the thermostat recognizes the wireless module.
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Get To Know Your Thermostat Display Features Program ONOFF 2nd3rd 18:88 Unoccupied123 Stage Setup Step Override Fan On Outdoor AuxHeat icon Indicates 2nd stage electric strip heat is being used when the thermostat is programmed for Heat Pump operation. Only the Aux icon will appear during Cool to Dehumidify to indicate Reheat operation.
Quick Start During Setup and Programming: Press the WARMER or COOLER buttons to modify the selection. Press the MODE button to advance and confirm through the setup steps. Setting the Clock and Day Not available when connected to a Skyport Account Press the SET CLOCK button.
Quick Start Selecting your desired temperature AUTO-CHANGEOVER MODE - Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Auto mode will adjust both the heat and cool setpoints simultaneously. To adjust heat and cool setpoints individually, choose HEAT mode to adjust the heat setpoint and COOL mode to adjust the cool setpoint, then return to AUTO mode.
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Quick Start OVERRIDE Viewing the Temperature Sensors OUTDOOR OUTDOOR TEMP - Press the OUTDOOR button to view the current outdoor temperature. The high and low temperatures for the day will also be displayed. The high and low temperatures reset at 12:00 am. OVERRIDE If connected to a Skyport account, pressing outdoor button will show the OUTDOOR...
Installation Instructions Remove and Replace the old thermostat To install the thermostat properly, please follow these step by step instructions. If you are unsure about any of these steps, call a qualified technician for assistance. • Assemble tools: Flat blade screwdriver, wire cutters and wire strippers.
Installation Instructions Wire Connections If the terminal designations on your old thermostat do not match those refer to the chart below or the wiring on the new thermostat, diagrams that follow. Wire from the Install on the old thermostat Function new thermostat terminal marked connector marked...
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Installation Instructions The Voyager Thermostat Backplate To remove the thermostat backplate: Gently separate the display from the base by pulling first from one side, then the other until the two pieces unsnap. A small screwdriver may be used, very carefully, to start seperating the two pieces.
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Installation Instructions Check Dip Switch Ensure which switch is correct for your system. Dip switches are located on the back of the thermostat. ELEC ELEC GAS/EL GAS/EL 1. When GAS/EL or HP is set for GAS/EL: ELEC ELEC This switch (GAS or ELEC) controls how the thermostat will control the Fan (G) terminal in heating mode.
Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams Conventional Heating and Cooling Systems 3 Wire, Heat Only 4 Wire, Cool Only Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Heating Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Cooling. with no Fan. 24VAC Power 24VAC Power 24VAC Common 24VAC Common 1st Stage Cool W1/O/B 1st Stage Heat...
Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams Heat Pump Systems 5 Wire, 1 Stage Cooling, 1 Stage Heat 6 Wire, 1 Stage Cooling, 2 Stage Heat Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with ‘O’ Reversing Valve ‘O’ Reversing Valve 24VAC Power 24VAC Power 24VAC Common...
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Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams Humidification or Dehumidification Humidification System W1/O/B OUTDOOR SENSOR Dehumidification Terminal REMOTE SENSOR on Equipment CONTACT DEHUM/ DEHUM Dry Contact and Aux Output Accessory control such as a Sprinkler System W1/O/B OUTDOOR SENSOR REMOTE SENSOR CONTACT DEHUM Accessory such as a Time Clock or door switch...
Installation Instructions: Test Operation The Voyager thermostat has a diagnostic feature that enables testing of all outputs. This feature is contained in Technician Setup. To enter Technician Setup, press and hold the SETUP button for 10 seconds until all the icons appear. Follow the next steps to view settings and test equipment. 1.
User Setup - Backlight Operation How to Change Settings in the Setup Screens To enter Advanced Setup, press the SETUP button, then press MODE. Use the WARMER or COOLER buttons to adjust the value of your selection. Press MODE to advance to the next setup step.
User Setup - Scrolling Screen & Display Options Scrolling Display Method (Setup Step 22) This option allows the user to choose how the scrolling text is displayed. Options are: Scrolling Non-Scrolling Scroll Letters Slow Whole Words Slow Scroll Letters Fast Whole Words Fast Scroll Words Slow Words Centered Slow...
User Setup Holiday The Holiday feature allows the thermostat to use temporary, energy saving settings without having to change regular HOLIDAY programming. Holiday setup/programming at the local thermostat is limited to the number of days employing Holiday settings. When the optional Wi-Fi module is detected in the thermostat, local Holiday programming at the thermostat of the Holiday setup is not allowed.
Voyager theremostats may use 1 of 4 different types of modules. They are: 1. Wi-Fi Module 2. Z-Wave Module 3. ZigBee Module 4. Venstar RF Module VENSTAR RF Module Please follow the instructions included with the wireless accessory to start the linking process. The general instructions are below.
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User Setup Wi-Fi Module Wi-Fi Module ACCESSORY STATUS ACCESSORY SETUP Please follow the instructions included with the Wi-Fi module to connect to an Access Point or view status. The general instructions are below. Wi-Fi Module If the is present on the display then the thermosat is connected to the Wi-Fi Access Point.
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User Setup Z-Wave Module Z-Wave Module ACCESSORY STATUS ACCESSORY SETUP Please follow the instructions included with the Z-Wave module to join the Network or view status. The general instructions are below. Z-Wave Module Press the Accessory Status button to view the status of the thermostat’s connection to the Network.
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User Setup ZigBee Module ZigBee Module ACCESSORY STATUS ACCESSORY SETUP Please follow the instructions included with the ZigBee module to join the Network or view status. The general instructions are below. ZigBee Module Press the Accessory Status button to view the status of the thermostat’s connection to the Network.
User Setup - Service Filter These setup steps allow the user to monitor equipment runtimes and program service alerts. Service alerts are displayed in the scrolling marquee. Runtime hours or days appear in the clock display. Setup Step FAN ON Press and hold FAN to clear AUTO service alert messages from...
User Setup - System Runtimes To view, set, or reset System Runtimes, press the SETUP button, then press MODE. Press MODE to advance to the desired setup step. Use the WARMER or COOLER buttons to adjust the value of your selection. Press SETUP again to leave the setup screens.
User Setup - Time Period Programming Selecting Your Time Period Schedule (setup step 1) This thermostat may be configured to be programmable or non programmable. 7 Day Program - Allows all seven days to be programmed independently. Non Program - No advanced time period programming available. 1 Day Program - Allows one 24 hour day to be programmed.
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User Setup - Time Period Programming Programming a Daily Schedule (continued) Once the Set Program prompt appears the Mode button will step you through the settings as follows: Set the Unoccupied Mode – Press the Warmer or Cooler buttons to choose the mode for the Unoccupied period.
Installer Setup Setpoint Limits (setup step 23) When this feature is at any setting other than no setpoint limits’, the heat and cool setpoints can be restricted to preset levels, set in steps 24 and 25. This feature allows the user to set 3 different levels of security: (0 - 3). No Setpoint Limits (0) - When this level is selected, no restrictions are activated.
Installer Setup Deadband Settings (setup steps 33 - 42) The Deadband is the number of degrees or minutes that the thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling. 1st Stage Deadband (setup step 33) - Specifies the minimum temperature difference between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on.
Installer Setup Minutes of Fan Purge (setup step 43) When this feature is activated, the fan will turn on during an unoccupied period at a preset amount of time prior to Occupied 1. This preoccupancy fan purge timer may be set from zero to three hours, in 15 minute increments. Zero means this feature is turned off.
Installer Setup Humidity and Dehumidity (setup steps 46-51, 75-77) Humidity Only With Heat (Setup Step 46) - When this step is set to ON, Humidity will not run without a demand for Heat. Fan With Humidity Demand (Setup Step 47) - Specifies if the fan should be turned on with a demand for Humidity.
Installer Setup Dry Contact Operation (setup step 64 - 65) Dry Contact Polarity (setup step 64) Open (Normally Open) - The dry Closed (Normally Closed) - The dry contact is open until the connected contact is closed until the connected device closes the circuit.
Installer Setup Wired Sensor Type (setup step 44) - Specifies the use of the con- nected, wired sensor. The choices are: Remote or Supply. The remote option allows control to the sensor, the supply does not. Control To Temp Source (setup step 45) This feature allows the user to specify which temperature sensor source the thermostat will use to measure room temperature.
Installer Setup Auxiliary Output The Premier Thermostat is equipped with a programmable auxiliary output. This output can be configured to be controlled from a variety of sources. Aux Output Polarity (setup step 54) Specifies if the Auxiliary output will be Open (Normally Open) or Closed (Normally Closed).
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Installer Setup Auxiliary Output Programming By Temp If TEMP is selected for the Aux Output, the following setup steps will appear: Aux Output Temp Source (setup step 61) - Specifies what temperature source will be monitored for controlling the programmable output. The options are: Thermostat - Temperature is monitored from the thermostat sensor.
Installer Setup Locking/Unlocking the Keypad To prevent unauthorized use of the thermostat, the front panel buttons may be disabled. To disable, or ‘lock’ the keypad, press and hold the MODE button. While holding the MODE button, press the WARMER and COOLER buttons together.
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Installer Setup Resetting the Thermostat to the Factory Default Settings (for default values see page 39-40) If, for any reason, you desire to return all the stored settings back to the factory default settings, follow the instructions below. WARNING: This will reset all Time Period and Advanced Programming to the default settings.
Technician Setup To enter Technician Setup, press and hold the SETUP button for 5 seconds. After all the icons appear, press MODE. The version number of the thermostat will appear in the scrolling text. Press MODE to advance to the next step. Use the WARMER or COOLER buttons to adjust the value of your selection.
Troubleshooting • SYMPTOM: The air conditioning does not attempt to turn on. CAUSE: The compressor timer lockout may prevent the air conditioner from turning on for a period of time. REMEDY: Consult the Owner’s Manual in the Installer Setup section to defeat the Cycles Per Hour (page 22).
Index outdoor, 1, 8 runtime, see Runtime override 1, 7 setpoint, 3, 6, 20 program 1, 26 to dehumidify, see set clock, 1, 6 Dehumidify setup, 1, 17 Condensate Drain up (warmer), 1, 7 Pan, 26 Alerts see Runtime Copy Function see Program Auto adjust temperature, 6...
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Index Dip Switch, 12 ELEC, 10 electric heat, 10 gas electric, 10 heat pump, 10 reversing valve,10 Factory Defaults Heat viewing, 24 caution, i 1st stage deadband, settings, 34, 35 see Deadband Disabled Keypad resetting, 31 emergency heat, 17 see Keypad Lockout min.
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Index Non-Programmable Keypad Lockout, 30 Manual Thermostat, 21 changeover, 21 cool, 21 Normally Open/Closed, heat, 21 dry contact, 26 Maximum Outdoor programmable Temperature, see Hi output, 28 dehum terminal, 25 Minimum Outdoor LCD, 1 Temperature, see Lo Language, 15 Mode, 2, 5, 21 Light Activation, 30 Multi-stage Operation, 23...
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Index Remote Sensor 2nd stage turn off temperature, 23 averaging with Thermostat, 27 Sensor calibrate, 32 control to, 27 outdoor, see Outdoor outdoor temperature, remote, see Remote Pan, Service see Outdoor thermostat, see see Dry Contact read to, 6 Thermostat viewing, 6 Polarity, see Dry Contact Service...
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Index Technician Setup, 14, 33 Unoccupied, 3, 6, 20 Thermostat Sensor UV Light averaging, 27 resetting, 19 calibrate, 14, 33 runtime, see Runtime setting, see Runtime Three Stage Heat, 11, 12, 13, 23 Time, see Clock Time Delay, compressor lockout, 22 cycles per hour, 22 Warranty, 44 1st to 2nd stage, 23...
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Warranty One-Year Warranty - This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If it appears within one year from the date of original installation, whether or not actual use begins on that date, that the product does not meet this warranty, a new or remanufactured part, at the manufacturer’s sole option to replace any defective part, will be provided without charge for the part itself provided the defective part is returned to the distributor through a qualified servicing dealer.
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Programming Worksheet - see page 23 DAY PERIOD START TIME COOL HEAT Unoccupied Occupied 1 Occupied 2 Occupied 3 Unoccupied Copy Mon to Tues Occupied 1 Occupied 2 Occupied 3 Unoccupied Copy Tues to Wed Occupied 1 Occupied 2 Occupied 3 Unoccupied Copy Wed to Thurs Occupied 1...
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Do you have a question about the VOYAGER T4900 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Is there a way to reset the filter remotely from the software? T4900
The provided context does not mention remote reset capabilities for the filter on the Venstar Voyager T4900. It explains how to reset the filter alert using the thermostat's physical buttons but does not state whether this can be done remotely via software.
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