EMBEDDING A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER TOGETHER WITH A SENSOR ......10 OVERVIEW HEATING INSTALLATION .................... 11 CONNECTION ........................... 12 Connecting the temperature controller VMB1TC ......................12 Connecting the temperature sensor VMB1TS ........................12 Relay cabinet wiring ................................. 13 Terminator ..................................14 Addressing ..................................
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Cooling or heating mode indication ..........................71 Air-conditioner or heater active indication ........................71 Operation ..................................72 OPERATING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER VMB1TC ............73 Select room or zone ................................. 73 Recall and change the desired temperature ........................74 Temporarily switching between comfort, day, night or anti-freeze mode ................. 74 Setting the sleep time (temporary mode) .........................
(the program is disabled for an undefined time period) Configurable both locally or via PC (using the serial or USB interface in combination with the Velbus link software) All settings are retained in case of a power cut Relay control through the Velbus e.g.
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Dimensions Module (L x B x H): 66 x 44 x 40mm • Dimensions including cover plate (L x B x H): 118 x 80 x 40mm • Cover plate not included • VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
VELBUS CHARACTERISTICS • 2-wire communication for Velbus data and 2 wires for power supply • data transmission: 16.6 Kbit/s • Serial data protocol: CAN (Controller Area Network) • Short circuit proof (towards negative or positive pole of the power supply) •...
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• request the controller name • request the memory content • change the memory content • set the sensor program storage location • set the sensor zone • request a program instruction • change a program instruction VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
EMBEDDING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER The temperature controller VMB1TC can be embedded in combination with a Velbus cover plate VMBFDG or VMBFLG. Push the modules from the back into the cover plate. It is also possible to use a 3-module wide frame with cover plate from the BTicino Living series. The module must be pushed into the build-in frame from the front.
EMBEDDING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR The temperature sensor VMB1TS can be embedded in combination with two blank frames VMBFBI and a Velbus cover plate VMBFDG or VMBFLG. Push the modules from the back into the cover plate. It is also possible to use a 2- or 3-module wide frame with cover plate from the BTicino Living series. The module must be pushed into the build-in frame from the front.
EMBEDDING A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER TOGETHER WITH A SENSOR The controller (VMB1TC) can be embedded together with a sensor (VMB1TS) in a 4-module wide frame with cover plate from the BTicino Living series. The module must be pushed into the build-in frame from the front.
Every room is equipped with a temperature sensor VMB1TS which is controlled by one or multiple temperature controllers VMB1TC. The sensors in turn steer the relay modules VMB4RY (or VMB1RY) that control the valves. As soon as one of the valves is opened, a relay channel can activate the circulation pump and when one of the sensors is in day or comfort mode, a relay channel can put the boiler in day mode.
CONNECTION To interconnect the Velbus modules the use of twisted-pair cable (EIB 2x2x0.8mm2, UTP 8x0.51mm - CAT5 or equivalent) is recommended. Connect the bus to the module (beware of the polarity). Connect the 12V to 18V direct current to the module (beware of the polarity).
MODE/TIME2 rotary switches of the channel on the relay module must be set to position ‘0’. The easiest way to allocate those relay channels is by using the Velbus link software via a PC connected to a Velbus interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS or VMBRSUSB).
Learn B:1h C:2h x=CH1...4 : ON VMB4RY D:5h 9x : velleman E:1day 1day F:Toggle Toggle Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Mode4 8. Set the address of the first relay module back to its original value. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
(HEAT) followed by the push button on the front C:2h x=CH1...4 : ON VMB4RY D:5h panel. 9x : E:1day 1day velleman F:Toggle Toggle Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Mode4 8. Set the address of the first relay module back to its original value. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Flashing when sleep timer is on Flashing when low or high temperature alarm Remark: When a menu is active, de LED indication is replaced with flashing LEDs on the ↑ and ↓ buttons that indicate the scrolling direction. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
↑ ↓ ↑ Alter the data entry (flashing item) or scroll through the menu. Location ↑ Li v i ng r oom ↓ M o 14: 23 23 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
• To cancel or return to the previous item, use the ← button. • Quit the menu using the T button. When a data entry field (flashing item) is still active, changes are discarded when using the T button. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
↑ Li v i ng r oom Location ↑ Pr ogr am Li v i ng r oom Mode Menu ↓ PI N c ode 1_00 ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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This menu is not available when ‘all rooms’ is selected. Note: The naming of the menus and sub-menus might differ depending on the controllers’ firmware version. Always make sure to use the latest firmware version. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
8. Exit the menu with the T button. ← → 4. Select the configuration menu with the → button. Location ↑ Location ↑ 0: 01 Language Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
4. Scroll through the configuration menu using the ↑ or ↓ button until the ‘Temp. Read-out’ item appears. Location ↑ Location ↑ 0: 02 Tem p. r ead- out Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Master clock When your Velbus installation contains multiple modules with built-in clock (temperature controllers VMB1TC and control panel VMB4PD) it is important that all clocks have the same time setting. This can be achieved by setting the clock of one module as reference (master).
Global alarm This setting only applies when multiple temperature controllers are connected to your Velbus installation. Default the global alarm function is disabled. Changing the alarm time on a module that has the global alarm function enabled will result in changing the alarm time on all temperature controllers that have the global alarm function enabled. For modules that have the global alarm time disabled, changes in alarm time will only apply to that module.
To avoid losing the clock when a power failure occurs, a backup battery (3V Lithium CR2032) can be installed in the battery holder at the back of the module. To avoid premature depletion of the battery, only install it when permanent power is supplied to the Velbus system. The temperature controller can display a message when the battery needs replacement.
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↑ or ↓ button. Location ↑ Location ↑ 0: 05 Bat t . bac k up On Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Addressing Every module on the Velbus system must have its own unique address. On modules with a rotary switch the address is set using the ‘ADDR’ rotary switch (refer to the manual of the relevant module). On other modules e.g. the temperature controller the address is set via the menu.
As an example, we will automatically open all roll-down window shutters as soon as the set wake-up time is reached. This can also be configured through the Velbus link software on the computer but here we explain the manual procedure.
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11. Press and hold the ‘Menu’ button for ±4 seconds to open the extended menu. W ak e- up: Location ↑ Mode Menu ↓ ← → Conf i gur at i on Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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Location ↑ 0: 07 Li nk wak e- up Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 18. Set the addresses of the window shutter modules back to their original value. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
As an example, we will automatically switch on the staircase lighting as soon as the set go-to-bed time is reached. This can also be configured through the Velbus link software on the computer but here we explain the manual procedure.
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Location ↑ 0: 08 Li nk go t o bed Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 10. Set the address of the relay module back to its original value. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
3. Select the configuration menu with the → button. connected temperature sensors is shown on the display. Location ↑ Location ↑ Language Tem p s ens or 01 0: 09 20 Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
This module works together with one or more temperature sensoresVMB1TS to form a programmable thermostat. It is important to set the right time for the internal clock. Setting the time on this module will set the clocks of all clock containing modules that are connected to the Velbus simultaneously.
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↑ Tem p s ens or 01 M o 14: 24 20 Tem p s ens or 01 Cl oc k s et Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Tem p s ens or 01 Al ar m c l oc k : Tem p s ens or 01 W ak e- up 7: 10 Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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M o 14: 25 20 Tem p s ens or 01 Go- t o- bed 23: __ Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → symbol indicates that the alarm function is activated. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Al ar m c l oc k : ___ Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → symbol is no longer visible on the display to indicate that the alarm function is disabled. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
→ Mode Menu ↓ ← → 4. Select the contrast menu with the → button. Location ↑ Tem p s ens or 01 Cont r as t ___% Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
↑ Tem p s ens or 01 Tem p s ens or 01 Bac k l i ght <t 2> __: 00> 30% Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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↑ Tem p s ens or 01 M o 14: 28 20 Tem p s ens or 01 <t 1> 21: 30> __% Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
The cursor moves to the next character. Oper at i ng m ode Location ↑ Mode Menu ↓ ← → K_m p s ens or 01 01 Change nam e Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 until every sensor has a 8. Exit the menu with the T button. meaningful name. Location ↑ Ki t c hen M a 14: 31 20 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
8. Confirm with the → button. Location ↑ Location ↑ Bedr oom 1 Oper at i ng m ode Bedr oom 1 Zone num ber Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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9. Exit the menu with the T button. 10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for every sensor that needs to be added to a zone. Location ↑ Bedr oom 1 M o 14: 33 16 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Z1 Change nam e 4. Select the sensor settings menu with the → button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Zone 1 Oper at i ng m ode Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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11. Repeat steps 2 through 10 until every zone has a 9. Exit the menu with the T button. meaningful name. Location ↑ Bedr oom s M o 14: 35 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 37 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 38 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 39 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 40 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode Mode Menu ↓ 9. Exit the menu with the T button. ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 41 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 42 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 42 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 42 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 43 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 44 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode Cool er r oom Di f f . s ens or Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 9. Exit the menu with the T button. VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 45 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Oper at i ng m ode 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Mode Menu ↓ ← → Location ↑ Al l r oom s M o 14: 46 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 9. Exit the menu with the T button. Location ↑ Li v i ng r oom M o 14: 46 21 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
VERIFY SOFTWARE VERSION Verify whether the controller contains the latest firmware by examining the firmware version. If the Velbus installation contains an interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS or VMBRSUSB) the controller firmware can be updated when necessary. Remark: Upgrading a module is not without risk. Do not interrupt the process! If for any reason the upgrade should fail, the module will cease normal operation.
↑ Li v i ng r oom Change PI N c ode Li v i ng r oom PI N c ode 123_ Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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Change PI N c ode Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → When the PIN code is not ‘0000’, the extended menu can only be accesses after enter the correct PIN code. VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
When the temperature sensor is configured to control an air-conditioning system, the frost flower LED (upper LED) will be lit. Setting the heating or cooling mode can only be done through a temperature controller (VMB1TC) or through the Velbus link program.
• Local operation can be locked or unlocked via a temperature controller VMB1TC or via the Velbus link program. • When the sensor module is set to manual mode via a temperature controller VMB1TC or via the Velbus link program, local operation will be locked.
The previous/next room or zone can be selected with the “ “ or “ ” button as long as the LED of these buttons blinks. ↑ Location Li v i ng r oom M o 14: 23 22 ↓ Mode Menu ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
This could be useful e.g. to switch the heating of the bathroom to comfort mode for an hour. Temporarily switching between the different modes is done by pushing the push button on the temperature sensor VMB1TS or via this module. VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
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Temporary mode (sleep timer) can be cancelled by pushing and holding the ‘Mode’ button until the hourglass is not longer shown on the display. The chosen mode remains active until the next program instruction. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
It is also possible to exit the ‘Sleep timer’ menu by pressing the ↑ button until the ‘Exit’ item appears. Location ↑ Select this item with the → button. Bat hr oom Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
4. Select the sleep timer item with the → button. Location ↑ Al l r oom s Mode Menu ↓ ← → To cancel the holiday program, press and hold the ‘Mode’ button until the hourglass symbol ( ) disappears. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Select the sleep timer item with the → button. Location ↑ Al l r oom s Mode Menu ↓ ← → To cancel the summer program, press and hold the ‘Mode’ button until the key symbol ( ) disappears. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Li v i ng r oom Day t em p ___ Location ↑ Mode Menu ↓ ← → Li v i ng r oom Com f or t ___ Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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Note: In the sensor settings menu, it is possible to button. adjust the temperature limits. Location ↑ Li v i ng r oom Ni ght t em p 16 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Li v i ng r oom St at i s t i c s Li v i ng r oom 2m / 2h30m Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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AC was on during comfort mode. The second time indication shows how long comfort mode has been enabled. Location ↑ Li v i ng r oom 15m / 1h30m Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
M i n t em p 14 Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to reset the other statistics, or exit the menu using the T button. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS LOCATION This chapter is only applicable when multiple temperature controllers are connected to your Velbus installation. It can be skipped if you have only one controller connected. Prior to start programming it is important to determine which temperature controller will hold the program instructions for the rooms, zones and ‘all rooms’...
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11. Repeat steps 1 through 10 for all other rooms and zones. Remark: If on another controller the location for the living room program instructions would be verified, it would show that the local program on that controller is off. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
• As soon as a program is available for a certain room, a ‘ ‘ will appear on the display behind the mode symbol. Location ↑ Li v i ng r oom p M o 14: 23 23 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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When no sensor or zone program is available, but there is an ‘All rooms’ program, an ‘ ‘ will appear on the display • behind the mode symbol. Location ↑ Li v i ng r oom A M o 14: 23 23 Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Go-to-bed time + or – indicated time Working day program M o- Fr Monday through Friday (incl.) M o- Sa every day except Sunday Weekend program Sa&Su every Saturday and Sunday Week program M o- Su every day VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
← → Remark: In case the wake-up or go-to-bed time is selected as reference, the offset can be set per 15 minutes with a limit of 4 hours. Step 9 is not applicable. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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M o- Fr 6: 45 Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 11. Repeat steps 4 through 10 to add more program instructions or exit the menu using the T button. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Li v i ng r oom M o- Fr 6: 45 Location ↑ Mode Menu ↓ Li v i ng r oom ← → M o- Fr - 30m Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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↑ or ↓ button and confirm with the →button. The flashing cursor disappears. Location ↑ Li v i ng r oom M o- Fr - 30m Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to remove other program instructions or exit the menu using the T button. Location ↑ Li v i ng r oom M o- Fr - 30m Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
6 seconds as desired temperature to the second sensor. The settings can be done via a temperature controller VMB1TC or via the Velbus link program Schematic overview differential thermostat (sensor2 in heating mode):...
Passage Configuration: The easiest way to configure the system is to use the Velbus link program via a PC connected on the Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB). However, configuration can also be done without the aid of a computer. Refer to the procedure below.
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9. Remember the address of this relay module to reinstate it later on. 12. Set the address of the relay module back to its original value. Use this relay channel (ex. Channel2) to control the valve of the passage radiator. VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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↑ Of f i c e Oper at i ng m ode Of f i c e Di f f . s ens or Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
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• Make sure both sensors are in heating mode (frost flower LED on the sensor is off). • The passage temperature can never be higher than the preferred setting of its selected mode (anti-freeze, night, day or comfort). VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
Bedroom Configuration: The easiest way to configure the system is to use the Velbus link program via a PC connected on the Velbus PC interface (VMB1USB, VMB1RS of VMBRSUSB). However, configuration can also be done without the aid of a computer. Refer to the procedure below.
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‘Sensor settings’ item appears. Location ↑ Location ↑ Cool er r oom - - - Cool er r oom Sens or s et t i ngs Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → 16. Select the temp. difference item with the → button. Location ↑ Cool er r oom Tem p di f f ___ Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
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23. Select the sensor settings menu with the → button. Location ↑ Location ↑ Bedr oom M o 14: 36 25 Bedr oom Oper at i ng m ode Mode Menu ↓ ← → Mode Menu ↓ ← → VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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← → The configuration is now finished and the differential thermostat is enabled. Remark: The cooling will stop when the bedroom temperature reaches the preferred setting of its selected mode (night, day or comfort). VMB1TC Temperatuurcontroller handleiding – rev 5.0...
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Refer to our website for more information: www.velbus.be VMB1TC Temperature controller manual – rev 5.0...
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