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AMX ENV-VST-C User Manual

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Color Communicating Thermostat
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat ENV-VST-C H V A C C o n t r ol s L as t U pda t ed: 1 /1 2 /20 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.

  • Page 5: 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... 6 Thermostat Mode Screen ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Changing the Temperature Scale ... 29 Changing the Date and Time Format ... 30 Changing the Backlight Settings ... 30 Disabling the Filter Change Reminder... 31 Disabling the Weather Alert Icon ... 32 Disabling the Forecast Screens ... 32 Disabling the Screen Saver...

  • 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 takes you to the Current Weather screen. Pressing either of the navigation buttons takes you to the Hold Mode screen.

  • 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

    Thermostat Mode Screen FIG. 5 Thermostat Mode screen The Thermostat Mode screen (FIG. 5) 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. 6 Hold Mode screen The Hold Mode screen (FIG. 6) 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

    Program Mode Setting Screen FIG. 7 Program Mode Setting screen The Program Mode Setting screen (FIG. 7) 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. 8 Vacation/Party Settings screen The Vacation/Party Settings screen (FIG. 8) 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

    Settings Screen FIG. 9 Settings screen The Settings screen (FIG. 9) 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. 10 Security Code screen The Security Code screen (FIG. 10) 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

    User Preferences Screen FIG. 11 User Preferences screens The User Preferences screens (FIG. 11) 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. The Mode/Select button selects the highlighted item.

  • Page 18: Button Lockout Screen

    Setup and Configuration User Preferences Screen Options (Cont.) Humidity Offset Button Lockout Config Security Code Advanced Setup Exit Button Lockout Screen FIG. 12 Button Lockout screens The Button Lockout screens (FIG. 12) enable you to set locks on certain features of the thermostat so the features cannot be changed.

  • Page 19: Change Security Code Screen

    Button Lockout Screen Options (Cont.) Mode Lock Mode Lock Time Exit Change Security Code Screen FIG. 13 Change Security Code screen The Change Security Code screen (FIG. 13) enables you to change 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 20: Advanced Setup Screen

    Setup and Configuration Advanced Setup Screen FIG. 14 Advanced Setup screens The Advanced Setup screens (FIG. 14) 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 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 Fossil Fuel External Temp Sensor Internal Temp Sensor Humidity Sensor Month Year Hour Minute AxLink Setup Thermostat Setup Exit ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat User Guide...

  • Page 22: Axlink Communications Screen

    Setup and Configuration AxLink Communications Screen FIG. 15 AxLink Communications screen The AxLink Communications screen (FIG. 15) 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

    Thermostat Setup Screen FIG. 16 Thermostat Setup screens The Thermostat Setup screens (FIG. 16) 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...

  • 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. 18 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 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. 20). FIG. 20 Thermostat Mode screen 10. Use the navigation buttons to select Program, and press Mode/Select to access the Program Mode Setting screen (see FIG.

  • 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

    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

    FIG. 23 Settings screen 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Filter. 6. 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: Changing User Preferences

    Operating the Thermostat Changing User Preferences Accessing Advanced Setup Options Perform the following steps to access advanced setup options: 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 33: Changing The Temperature Scale

    7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen. See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. 8. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second User Preferences screen.

  • Page 34: Changing The Date And Time Format

    Operating the Thermostat 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen (see FIG. 26). See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. FIG. 26 User Preferences screen (1 of 3) 8.

  • Page 35: Disabling The Filter Change Reminder

    4. Use the navigation buttons to select Settings, and press Mode/Select to access the Settings screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6. Press Mode/Select to access the Security Code screen. 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen (see FIG. 26). See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information.

  • Page 36: Disabling The Weather Alert Icon

    Operating the Thermostat 8. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second User Preferences screen (see FIG. 27). 9. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Filter Change Reminder. 10. Press Mode/Select to toggle the Filter Change Reminder setting between Enable and Disable. Disabling the Weather Alert Icon A weather alert message is sent by the NI Master to report active weather alerts and when a weather alert in cancelled.

  • Page 37: Disabling The Screen Saver

    Disabling the Screen Saver The thermostat has a screen saver option which you can turn to avoid screen burn. The screen saver activates after 20 seconds without any user input, and displays the current room temperature moving around the screen on a black background. The screen saver is automatically enabled when the thermostat is installed.

  • Page 38: Locking The Temperature Settings

    Operating the Thermostat 9. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Button Lockout. 10. Press Mode/Select to access the Button Lockout screen (see FIG. 29). FIG. 29 Button Lockout screen (1 of 2) 11. With Button Lockout highlighted, press Mode/Select to toggle the button lockout setting between Lock and Unlock.

  • Page 39: Locking The Fan Settings

    Locking the Fan Settings You can lock the fan settings on the thermostat so no one can change them. When you lock the fan 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 Hvac System

    Operating the Thermostat 3. Press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Mode screen. 4. Use the navigation buttons to select Settings, and press Mode/Select to access the Settings screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6. Press Mode/Select to access the Security Code screen. 7.

  • Page 41: Changing The Type Of Fossil Fuel

    FIG. 31 Advanced Setup screen (1 of 2) 11. 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 42: Activating The Internal On-Board Sensor

    Operating the Thermostat 4. Use the navigation buttons to select Settings, and press Mode/Select to access the Settings screen. 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6. Press Mode/Select to access the Security Code screen. 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen. See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information.

  • Page 43: Activating The On-Board Humidity Sensor

    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 44: Switching Axlink Devices

    Operating the Thermostat FIG. 32 Advanced Setup screen (2 of 2) 12. With Mon highlighted, press Mode/Select to change the number of the current month. 13. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Day, and press Mode/Select to activate it. 14. Press Mode/Select to change the current day. 15.

  • Page 45: Thermostat Setup

    11. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second Advanced Setup screen. 12. Use the navigation buttons to highlight AxLink Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the AxLink Communications screen (see FIG. 33). FIG. 33 AxLink Communications screen 13.

  • Page 46: Setting The Deadband Temperature Difference

    Operating the Thermostat 9. On the second User Preferences screen, use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the third User Preferences screen. 10. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Advanced Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the Advanced Setup screen.

  • Page 47: Setting The Temperature Offset

    10. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Advanced Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the Advanced Setup screen. 11. Use the navigation buttons to highlight More, and press Mode/Select to access the second Advanced Setup screen. 12. Use the navigation buttons to highlight Thermostat Setup, and press Mode/Select to access the Thermostat Setup screen (see FIG.
  • Page 48 Operating the Thermostat 5. Use the navigation buttons to select Advanced Setup. 6. Press Mode/Select to access the Security Code screen. 7. Enter the security code, and select Enter to access the User Preferences screen. See the Entering the Security Code section on page 28 for more information. 8.
  • Page 49 Operating the Thermostat ViewStat Color Communicating Thermostat User Guide...
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