TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2 x 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries Power: (+5…+37)°C Settable temperature range - WINTER: (+5…+37)°C Settable temperature range - SUMMER: (+2…+8)°C Settable temperature range - FROST PROTECTION: (0.1…0.9)°C Temperature differential ΔT: Supervisor: Calibration: 0.1°C Resolution: +/–0.5°C Tolerance: Touch screen Display: Backlight: Yes, for audible key feedback and function signals...
INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical equipment must only be installed and assembled by expert personnel. Before connecting the programmable thermostat, ensure that all associated utilities (pumps, valves, boiler etc.) are not connected to the supply and that the load is within the ratings marked on the thermostat. LOCATION Install the programmable thermostat approximately 1.5 m above the floor, and away from sources of heat (radiators, sunlight, cookers) and from doors...
BATTERY Fit the batteries in the compartment, ensuring that the polarities are correct as indicated. IMPORTANT - Fitting the batteries with the wrong polarity may damage the programmable thermostat - If battery charge drops below the minimum permissible level, the programmable thermostat switches to OFF state and the relay contact opens - Remove the batteries if the programmable thermostat is not used for a...
FIRST TIME USAGE After fitting the batteries, the display shows all the icons and the software version for a few seconds, and then prompts the user to set the time and date. Use the keys to modify the value and press to confirm.
DESCRIPTION OF KEYS Programmable thermostat ON/OFF Setting the 3 temperature levels 30 minute delay key (if function is enable in advanced menu) Activate MANUAL mode. Press and hold for 3 sec. to programme MANUAL TIMER MODE (vacation) Access programming menu Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate PARTY FUNCTION Press and hold to activate or deactivate display lock Set time and date...
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Indicates if TIME and DATE setting mode is active of if current time is displayed Heating ON (in WINTER mode) Air conditioning ON (in SUMMER mode) Frost protection mode active Data transfer Shows setting limits in supervisor menu Low batteries + 30 Start delayed by 30 minutes...
SET TIME AND DATE Press to set the time and date. The following values are shown in the order indicated: HOURS / MINUTES / DATE / MONTH / YEAR Use the keys to modify the flashing values. Press to confirm and move to the next screen. Press to go back or exit the menu.
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to confirm the DATE value and set the MONTH Press to confirm the MONTH value and set the last two figures of the Press YEAR Press to confirm and exit the TIME / DATE setting menu. The main screen is displayed. NOTES - The thermostat has approximately 1 minute of reserve power after the batteries are removed.
MANUAL SETTINGS From the main screen, press The manual mode temperature value set previously is displayed. To modify the setting, press to increase or to decrease the value. Press to exit this mode. NOTE The current temperature reading is displayed if there is no user input for 3 seconds.
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT LOCK (with PIN) This advanced function may be used to lock the thermostat. To activate the function, set a 3 figure PIN code, which will be requested each time the user wishes to lock or unlock the thermostat. To set the PIN: - Turn the thermostat off by pressing - Press and hold...
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Use the keys to enter the PIN number set previously in the advanced menu, then press . The unit beeps 3 times to confirm that the thermostat is locked and the following screen is displayed To unlock the thermostat, press and hold for 3 seconds.
SET TEMPERATURE Used to set the three 3 temperature levels (LOW-NIGHT-COMFORT). Press T . The first level value flashes. Set the desired LOW temperature value using Press T . The second level value flashes. Set the desired NIGHT temperature value using Press T .
PROGRAMMING Press to access the programming menu. PROGRAMMING DAY / S The day value 1(Monday) flashes. Press to change the day selection. Select the desired day/s (e.g. 2, 3 and 4) with The selected days are highlighted against a black background. Press on the profile to programme hours/temperatures.
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Once the temperatures are set for all 24 hours, the unit beeps three times to confirm that the settings have been saved. Only the remaining days are now displayed. Now programme the remaining days, following the procedure described above, or press to exit the menu.
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COPY FUNCTION Press to access the programming menu. Day 1(Monday) flashes. Press to change the selection. For example, to copy the programme settings for day 2 into days 3 and 4, select the days by pressing , selecting the day you want to copy (in this case 2) first.
TIMED MANUAL MODE (vacation) This function may be used to maintain a temperature value for a period of time set by the user. Once the set period of time has elapsed, the unit returns to the main screen. From the main screen, press and hold for 3 seconds.
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and the year After pressing to confirm, use the buttons to set the desired temperature. After setting the temperature and pressing OK to confirm. The thermostat starts operating in timed manual mode, and a cycling animated graphic is shown on the right hand side of the display to indicate that the function is active NOTE The display shows the measured temperature, not the set temperature,...
PARTY FUNCTION This function may be used to temporarily modify the set temperatures. From the main screen, press and hold for 3 seconds The display shows the profile for the current day, with the current hour bar flashing (hour bar 8 in this example). to modify the temperature.
FROST PROTECTION FUNCTION The frost protection function is active when the thermostat is set to WINTER mode and is off. This function protects the system against damage caused by very low temperatures. When the set temperature threshold is reached, the function is activated and the icons appear on the display.
DELAYED START This function may be used to delay start by 30 minutes after the activation time indicated by the hour bar. To activate the function, access the advanced menu and enable delayed start (see page 30). From the main screen, press .
ADVANCED MENU The advanced menu may be used to personalise the setup of the thermostat. SUMMER – WINTER MODE FROST PROTECTION FUNCTION TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL PUMP ANTI-SEIZE FUNCTION DAYLIGHT SAVING SETTINGS PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT LOCK (with PIN) ENERGY SAVING E1 ENERGY SAVING E2 DELAYED START RESET To enter the advanced menu, press...
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FROST PROTECTION FUNCTION After setting Summer or Winter mode, press to view the frost protection function screen. Set the desired temperature within a range from 2°C to 8°C with the keys. Press to confirm and go to the next menu. Press to go back to the previous menu, or exit the advanced menu by pressing and holding...
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PUMP ANTI-SEIZE FUNCTION After programming the temperature differential, press to display the following screen (anti-seize function off) The pump anti-seize function makes the thermostat function as an on-off timer. With a value between 1 and 99 HOURS set for the function, the programmable thermostat closes the relay contact for a period of 30 seconds at each time interval set.
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DAYLIGHT SAVING SETTINGS This function configures the thermostat to: - change the clock for daylight saving time automatically (dat1) - not change the clock for daylight saving time automatically (dat0) - set day “1”, for example, as Monday or Sunday (dat2) The following screen is displayed: By pressing to confirm, the thermostat changes the clock for daylight...
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Set the value to 2 with the keys to enter the day of the week manually with the TIME and DATE keys. Press to confirm and go to the next menu. Then exit the advanced menu and modify the day 1 setting as follows: press and hold for 3 seconds (the OFF screen is displayed).
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LOCK FUNCTION (with PIN) This menu option may be used to enable a LOCK function protected by a numerical access code to prevent tampering (see page 12). From the advanced menu, press repeatedly to view the following screen: To set the display lock only, set 000 as the PIN with the keys.
ENERGY SAVING ENERGY SAVING E1 When the Energy Saving E1(ECO1) function is active, the thermostat automatically optimises the operation of the system - specifically, using an internal mathematical algorithm to compensate for inertia and adjust activation intervals and temperature settings appropriately to improve perceived comfort.
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NOTE When the thermostat is automatically anticipating/shortening activation times (relative to the programmed hour period), the symbol is displayed in the main menu. NOTE When the E2 function is activated, the thermostat takes a few days to monitor ambient conditions before the function is fully effective. DELAYED START This function is used to delay start by 30 minutes after the programmed hour period.
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RESET Used to restore all the original factory settings. Use the keys to set Press to confirm. The thermostat switches off completely and then restarts, displaying the software version and then the main screen. The unit has now been reset and all factory settings have been restored. NOTE Resetting does not cancel the time and date.
SUPERVISOR FUNCTION With the unit OFF, press and hold in the centre of the display for a few seconds to access the “SUPERVISOR” configuration function. This function is used to set the maximum and minimum temperatures usable for different seasons, in both heating and air conditioning modes.
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SUPERVISOR PIN number “000” With the unit OFF, press and hold in the centre of the display for a few seconds, then select SUMMER/WINTER mode Set the maximum user settable temperature value Set the minimum user settable temperature value If required, enter a lock code...
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SUPERVISOR PIN number other than “000” With the unit OFF, press and hold in the centre of the display for a few seconds. Enter the code with the arrows (if a code was set previously) then press OK. Select SUMMER/WINTER mode Set the maximum user settable temperature value Set the minimum user settable temperature value If required, enter a lock code...
CALIBRATION The thermostat is calibrated in the factory. Should it be necessary to modify the temperature value measured and shown on the display, proceed as follows. From the main screen, press and hold the OFF button for 4 seconds. The screen is displayed, followed by Use the keys to set the desired value, then press...
NFC FUNCTION The thermostat may be programmed from a smartphone with NFC technology. Enable NFC on your smartphone. Hold the smartphone close to the thermostat as shown in the image. The smartphone will be directed to Google Play Store, where the appropriate app can.
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