Summary of Contents for Bryant Evolution Connex SYSTXBBWEC01-B
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Series B or Series C Evolution™ Connex™ Controls. Not all features or functions are available on all versions of the system control. See the Downloads section of www.MyEvolutionConnex.Bryant.com for the latest software release and literature. US Patents: Carrier® U.S. Pat No. 7,243,004, Carrier® U.S. Pat No.
NOTE: When you connect your system to the Internet and register on the My Evolution website, you can access nearly all of the consumer features on the Bryant® Home mobile app. See the WIRELESS section for more information. The information displayed on the Home Screen will appear when there has been no interaction with the Evolution Connex Control for at least two minutes.
2.2. Occupancy Status When the occupancy sensing feature is enabled, a dot (occupancy sensing indicator) next to the zone name is shown to indicate if the room is sensed to be occupied. When no movement is detected, Occupancy Status indicator stays GRAY. When movement is detected, but the system hasn’t yet determined that the space is occupied (example, someone is just walking through the room), Occupancy Status indicator turns BLUE.
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displayed. A red “X” over the bars indicates no connection to the home Wi-Fi network. Strong Connection Limited Connection Poor Connection No Connection A170246 • Pressing on the Connectivity Status bars from the Home Screen will allow you to view the Remote Access Status screen. A13260B NOTE: If the Evolution Connex Control is not connected to the home network, a red “X”...
A170247 • Pressing on the Connectivity Status bars from the Home Screen will allow you to view the Remote Access Status screen. A13262B 2.4. Information Buttons On the bottom of some screens will be an information icon. By pressing the information icon, a text box will display to show what interactions are available on that particular screen.
The Main Screen is where most interactions will take place. Touch anywhere on the Home Screen to arrive at the Main Screen. The most convenient way to interact with your control is using the Bryant® Home mobile app. See the WIRELESS section for more details on connecting your product to the Internet.
• If AUTO is selected, the Evolution Connex Control automatically switches between heating and cooling to maintain your comfort during transitional seasons. NOTE: AUTO mode is intended to switch between heating and cooling modes based on temperature demand. A gradual auto transition is the energy-conscious default that will satisfy the majority of customers.
• To set the HOUR, MINUTE, MONTH, DAY, or YEAR touch the feature you wish to change. • Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to make the appropriate changes. • When you have completed all of the settings, touch SAVE. •...
3.5. Adjusting Heating NOTE: If OFF is selected, the Heat, Cool, Auto and Fan Only will not be available. When changing from the OFF mode to Heat, Cool, Auto, or Fan Only, it is normal for the system to run the blower for a minute or two.
• To return to the scheduled program, touch HOLD UNTIL, and then select PER SCHEDULE. 3.7. Adjust Temperature (Permanent Hold) The Evolution Connex Control allows you to permanently override your programmed schedule by adjusting the indoor temperature at any time to meet your needs.
3.10. Adjusting Cooling • To adjust the cooling temperature, enter the Main Screen by touching anywhere on the Control. • With the system in either AUTO or COOL mode, use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set the desired temperature. •...
A14239 – Selecting the HOLD option will permanently override your programmed schedule until you CANCEL ALL ZONES. – Selecting the HOLD UNTIL option will allow you to temporarily override your programmed schedule. – Once selected, use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to change the time in 15 minute increments.
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A170204 The Occupancy Sensing feature can be enabled or disabled under the “sensors” icon on the main screen. See Occupancy Setup section on page 65. When the Occupancy Sensing feature is enabled, the current scheduled activity is HOME or WAKE, and timing is “per schedule,” the activity and set point(s) change to AWAY automatically when the space is determined to be Unoccupied.
4. Features 4.1. Adjust Fan Speed The Features function of Evolution Connex Control allows you to adjust the fan speed during continuous fan operation. • To adjust the fan speed, enter the Main Screen by touching anywhere on the Control. •...
Bryant® Home mobile app. See the WIRELESS section for more details on connecting your product to the Internet. 5.1. Comfort Profiles You will need to set the comfort profiles before you attempt to program your new Evolution Connex Control.
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A14241 – For example to change your HOME comfort profile, touch the HOME icon. – Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to change the fan settings, heating and cooling temperatures. When you are done, press the DONE button on the bottom right. –...
• Set your desired humidity and fresh air (if applicable) using the HUMIDITY AND FRESH AIR PROFILES for each activity. A14242 5.2. Home Comfort Profile Humidity Control • Touch WHEN AT HOME to set your humidity settings while the home is occupied to enjoy superior comfort. A14243...
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• If you have a humidifier installed for your system, touch HEATING HUMIDITY to set the desired humidity level within the home. – You will have the option to turn ON or OFF your humidifier from this screen. A14244 – Once your Humidifier is turned ON, use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set the desired humidity level between 5-45%.
A14245 – Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set the desired dehumidification level between 46-58%. – Touch YES or NO for the system to over-cool the conditioned space by up to 3ºF to remove as much humidity out of the air as possible.
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A14246 • You will have the option of choosing among AUTO, MANUAL, or OFF. NOTE: This option may not be available with the ERVXXNVA ventilator due to its simplified Control design. – The AUTO setting will allow the user to choose the maximum fresh air that the ventilator will provide.
• If applicable, next select the amount of fresh air to circulate during cooling mode by touching COOLING FRESH AIR. Again, you will have the option of choosing among AUTO, MANUAL and OFF. – Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set the desired ventilator speed level.
– Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set the minimum humidity level between 5%-45%. – Press SAVE when finished, or CANCEL to discard any changes. • To set the desired humidity level during cooling, touch COOLING HUMIDITY. –...
several selections available: Off, Low 25%, Low 50%, Low 75%, Low 100%, Medium, and High. The percent values are percent of an hour. – Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set the desired ventilation level. – Press SAVE when finished, or CANCEL to discard any changes. •...
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A14248 • If you have a humidifier installed for your system, touch HEATING HUMIDITY to set the desired humidity level when you are away from home. – Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set the minimum humidity level between 5%-45%. –...
You may select to use the guided scheduling feature, view or edit your schedule or upload your schedule from a micro SD memory card. The most convenient way to program your control is using the Bryant® Home mobile app. See the WIRELESS section for more details on...
A14249 6.1. View or Edit Schedule • To set a specific day use the Left (A) and Right (") buttons beside the day names. – If you wish to copy this schedule to other days, touch COPY above the day. –...
6.2. Guided Scheduling The Guided Scheduling feature will prompt you with simple questions to help set a schedule that meets your desired comfort level and lifestyle. If you are satisfied with your comfort settings, proceed to the next screen. If you are not, go through the process outlined under Comfort Profiles (page 19).
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• Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set the time you return home. • After you have selected the correct time, touch NEXT to continue. 5. If you select YES or have completed the previous steps, the next question will ask if you want different sleep settings.
6.3. Upload My Schedule for Series B As noted earlier, programming the control with the Bryant® Home mobile app is the most convenient way. You can program a system that is not connected to the Internet using a PC or MAC computer using the process shown, below.
• Install the micro SD card into the micro SD card slot on the bottom of the Evolution Connex Control. • On the Evolution Connex Control, select Schedules from the Menu screen, then select the Upload Schedule option. • If the folder and file have been placed correctly on the micro SD card, you will be asked if you wish to upload the schedule.
• Use the Up (Y) and Down B) buttons to set the time and date of when your vacation begins; then touch NEXT. The Control won’t allow you to select a vacation start date/time earlier than the current date/time. • Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons set the fan speed and the temperature range you wish to keep your house;...
With the Evolution Connex Control, there are accessory messages to remind you when it is time for maintenance. Select the REMINDERS icon from the menu screen. A12123 • You have the option of choosing a pop-up reminder for your air filter, humidifier, UV lights, or ventilator pre-filter.
operating. A message stating, “System Check in Progress” means that the system is performing its normal 1 p.m. Filter check. This also happens any time the system mode is changed from Off to Auto, Heat, Cool, or Fan Only. When you are finished looking at the operating status, press the DONE button to return to the previous menu.
9.3. Temperature Control Status The Temperature Control Status allows you to take a quick look at the actual temperatures, and temperature set points for each zone in your system. • When you are done looking at your zone status, press DONE. The system will indicate which mode is running by showing flashing arrows towards either the heating or cooling set point.
10. Display The following display preferences can be adjusted for Evolution Connex Control, Temperature Units (°F or °C), Backlight Levels, Sound Settings and Screen Saver Settings. A14256 10.1. Temperature Units Select the desired temperature units, either °F for Fahrenheit, or °C for Celsius and touch SAVE.
A14257 10.2. Set Backlight Levels • Backlight levels are programmable for each Comfort Profile setting HOME, AWAY, WAKE, or SLEEP. • Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to set/change the brightness of back lighting. – Brightness levels include OFF or 1-10. NOTE: After 30 seconds of inactivity on the touch screen, the backlight level will be set back to the current selected level which may be OFF.
10.3. Sound Settings The control can emit a ”click” sound in response to each screen touch. Select ENABLED to turn this sound on; or DISABLED to turn it off. A14259 10.4. Screen Saver Settings To allow a photo to act as a screen saver, touch ENABLE; otherwise, touch DISABLE.
A14260 10.5. Activate Screen Lock • A message will pop up asking if you want to proceed with the screen lock. Selecting Yes will lock the screen and take you back to the home screen. A13247...
• To unlock the screen, press and hold UNLOCK in the bottom left hand corner for 10 seconds. A13248 • The screen will change and the Control will then be accessible. If the screen is to be locked again, return to the menu, select the screen lock and touch YES.
• Touch VIEW ENERGY USAGE to view the estimated energy consumption in daily, monthly or annual time intervals. You can view energy consumption in units (kWh for electric and selected unit for gas heat), or in dollars. • If a gas furnace is installed, you can SELECT FUEL TYPE (natural gas or propane), and also SELECT FUEL DISPLAY UNITS.
A14250 12.1. Set Time and Date The time and date can either be set manually or can be synchronized with the web server (only for Wi-Fi connected units). From the Main Screen, touch MENU, on the bottom of the Control. The TIME/DATE icon will bring up the time and date menu.
• Use the Up (Y) and Down (B) buttons to make the appropriate changes. • When you have completed all of the settings touch SAVE. 12.3. Setup Daylight Savings Time You can program your Evolution Connex Control to automatically adjust for daylight saving time.
A14217 12.5. Enable Time Synchronization For systems with Wi-Fi® capability, after setting up the time zone, the time synchronization can then be done. Both must be done in order to enable time synchronization. A14253...
Your dealer information is easily accessible and may already be pre-programmed in your Control by your dealer. Select the SERVICE INFORMATION option. • Either your dealer’s contact information or the Bryant service number, 1-800-428-4326, will appear. • This information will also appear if your system requires service.
A13250B 13.2. Service Reminder Update Setup option will allow you to setup routine service reminders. Once the reminder option is enabled, you can select the frequency of these reminders (3 to 18 months). A13251...
13.3. Software Update for Series B Bryant will periodically issue software updates for the Evolution Connex Control. Updates will download automatically through your Wi-Fi connection, allowing you to install them at your convenience. Software updates will be made available on the MyEvolution website for download to a micro SD card.
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• At the bottom of the EULA, choose “Yes” if you accept the agreement. NOTE: If you do not wish to accept the agreement, you will not be able to download the software update. • Use the Download link provided in the EULA document to download the software update package.
A13254B • Plug the micro SD card into the bottom of the Evolution Connex Control and click on the UPDATE SOFTWARE USING MICRO SD CARD. • Press Yes to continue with the software upgrade. The upload and installation will take several minutes. •...
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A13255B Touch anywhere inside the software update reminder message to install the latest software or customize your reminder messages for software updates. (Note: The version numbers shown below are examples. Actual version numbers will vary.) A150194 Selecting YES will initiate the software update process. Your Evolution Connex Control will reboot in order to complete the software update...
process. All of your previously stored information and settings will be maintained. NOTE: Select DETAILS to view the release notes associated with the software to be downloaded. Selecting NO will allow to set-up a reminder for a later time or you can disable the reminder feature for this particular software update.
14. Photo Upload for Series B With the Evolution Connex Control, you can upload a personal photo to act as a screen saver. Select the PHOTO UPDATE icon from the menu screen. NOTE: Use a 4GB to 32GB micro SD memory card. The card should be formatted for FAT32 (rather than FAT64 or exFAT) in order to be read by the control.
15. Heat Source (If Applicable) With the Evolution Connex Control, you can select the desired heat source of your system, if your system is equipped as a HYBRID HEAT® System. Select the HEAT SOURCE icon from the menu screen. A170239B NOTE: Options available on this screen will correspond to the equipment attached.
A170240B • Touch the zone in which you choose to change the name. • Choose between selecting a COMMON NAME or CREATE A CUSTOM NAME. – If you choose select a common name, touch the name you want for that particular zone. –...
MyEvolution Server. The ability to remotely access and adjust the settings of the Evolution Connex Control with the Bryant® Home mobile application is dependent on the compatibility of the user’s mobile device, the Evolution Connex Control, and/or the MyEvolution web server with, and the availability of, the user’s Internet service provider or mobile device carrier service.
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A170241B • Select WIRELESS from the menu screen. • Make sure the Wi-Fi connection is enabled, by touching ENABLED. • Touch SETUP A WI-FI CONNECTION to begin the process. • Next, touch SCAN FOR AVAILABLE ACCESS POINTS. A13235...
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• On the next screen look for the SSID of the router/access point. After being selected, it will be outlined in faint blue and will be indicated by a checkmark. Then select NEXT. A150175 • The selected network will show. Choose an appropriate Wi-Fi security.
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• After the control has connected to the network, go to www.MyEvolutionConnex.com, or use the Bryant® Home mobile app to register the unit. Registration requires the MAC address and serial number of the Evolution Connex Wall Control. On the wall control to...
A170285B • When the connection to the MyEvolution web server has been established, the status screen will show Connected for both Wi-Fi and the server. A13242B 18. Weather When the Evolution Connex Control is connected to a Wi-Fi® network, use the WEATHER icon to retrieve the weather forecast based your postal code.
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A170242B • To enter your postal code, touch CHANGE CURRENT LOCATION. • Next, select your country (United States or Canada). • To enter your postal code, touch in the blank area; then enter your postal code using the on screen keyboard. Note that you may select a postal code other than where the system is located, if another postal code has a more relevant weather forecast for your area.
19. Sensors 19.1. Menu An occupancy sensor is built into the main system control. This sensor is used to control occupancy for the entire home, including all zones in zoning systems. By selecting the SENSORS icon in the menu, a menu will be shown that offers options to setup the occupancy sensor.
Sensors Menu for Non-Zoning System A170286 19.2. Occupancy Setup Home or zone (for zoning systems) occupancy setup is used to enable or disable the occupancy sensing feature in the home or each zone (for zoning systems). NON-ZONING SYSTEMS A170174...
ZONING SYSTEMS A170175 NOTE: Occupancy sensing indicator ONLY displays on the main and home screen when the occupancy sensing feature is ENABLED. 20. Utility Demand Event Response Setup This section is only applicable if your utility company is running a demand response or price response program in which you have agreed to participate.
A170236B 20.1. Utility Event Your utility may send price response or demand response events to your Wi-Fi connected Evolution Connex Control. When a price response or demand response event is received, your temperature set points will be automatically adjusted depending on the utility event setup settings that you have selected.
20.3. Price Response Price response determines how the heating and cooling set points will be adjusted during a pricing event with two choices - offsets or absolute temperature. When offsets are selected, the heating and cooling set points are adjusted by the number of degrees selected. When absolute temperature is selected, the heating and cooling set points are adjusted to heating and cooling temperatures.
A14264 20.5. Demand Response Demand response determines how the heating and cooling set points will be adjusted during a demand response event with two choices - offsets or absolute temperature. When offsets are selected, the heating and cooling set points are adjusted by the number of degrees selected. When absolute temperature is selected, the heating and cooling set points are adjusted to heating and cooling temperatures.
A14265 20.6. Demand Settings When a demand response is received from the utility company, the heating and cooling set points will be adjusted according to the absolute temperature or offset shown here. If the set point at the time of the event is more favorable (uses less energy) than what you have programmed, the Evolution Connex Control will use the more favorable set point for the duration of the event.
A14266 20.7. Response Limits Response limits are minimum heating and maximum cooling temperatures allowed during a utility event. These limits are not exceeded and are intended to protect the occupant premises from extreme temperatures that might otherwise be imposed by a utility event. Unless otherwise indicated, all settings temperatures will be shown in Fahrenheit degrees.
A14267 20.8. Restore UE Factory Default Settings Restore UE (Utility Event) factory default settings will restore all utility event set points and price settings to their original factory default values. A14268...
21. Statement Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Pour se conformer aux limites d’exposition RF FCC et IC pour la population générale / l’exposition incontrôlée, l’antenne utilisée pour cet émetteur doit être installée pour assurer une distance de séparation d’au moins 20 cm de toutes les personnes et fonctionnant conjointement avec...
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