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Nortek Security & Control Gocontrol GC-TBZ48L Installation & Operation Manual

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PRINTER'S INSTRUCTIONS: INSTR,INSTL,GC-Z-TBZ48L - P/N: 10006936 C- INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500" X 5.500" - TOL. +/- 0.125"- SCALE: 1-1
Battery Powered Z-Wave Plus
Installation & Operation Guide
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NOTE: To take full advantage of this device's Z-Wave control capability you must purchase a compa ble
Z-Wave hub/controller. Remote control capability is provided via the hub/controller's remote control
app/so ware.
FOLDING: ALBUM FOLD: BINDING: SADDLE STITCH
Model GC-TBZ48L
Thermostat
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  • Page 1 PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS: INSTR,INSTL,GC-Z-TBZ48L - P/N: 10006936 C- INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500” X 5.500” - TOL. +/- 0.125”- SCALE: 1-1 FOLDING: ALBUM FOLD: BINDING: SADDLE STITCH Model GC-TBZ48L Battery Powered Z-Wave Plus Thermostat Installation & Operation Guide MODE Auto NOTE: To take full advantage of this device's Z-Wave control capability you must purchase a compa ble...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Typical Wiring for Standard Gas/Electric HVAC System ........2 Typical Wiring for Heat Pump HVAC System .
  • Page 3 GC-TBZ48L BATTERY POWERED Z-WAVE PLUS THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The Z-Wave Plus Thermostat (GC-TBZ48L) is a programmable, Z-Wave communica ng thermostat. It can be powered using 24VAC (if both “R”&”C”wires are available at the thermostat), or using four (4) AA ba eries. Using Z-Wave technology, end users have the ability to use most compa ble Z-Wave hubs/controllers to operate and animate the thermostat, confi...

  • Page 4: Typical Wiring For Standard Gas/Electric Hvac System

    Typical Wiring for Standard Gas/Electric HVAC System STANDARD HVAC SYSTEM TYPICAL THERMOSTAT WIRING COLORS. CAUTION: VERIFY THAT ORIGINAL WIRING THERMOSTAT CONNECTION MATCHES. COLORS MAY BE DIFFERENT BLUE C 24VAC COMMON R 24VAC RETURN WHITE W1 HEAT STAGE 1 ORANGE W2 HEAT STAGE 2 G FAN GREEN Y1 COMPRESSOR STAGE 1...

  • Page 5: Typical Wiring For Heat Pump Hvac System

    Typical Wiring for Heat Pump HVAC System TYPICAL THERMOSTAT WIRING COLORS. CAUTION: VERIFY THAT ORIGINAL WIRING HEAT PUMP HVAC SYSTEM MATCHES. COLORS MAY BE DIFFERENT THERMOSTAT CONNECTION BLUE C 24VAC COMMON R 24VAC RETURN WHITE W1 HEAT STAGE 1 ORANGE O CHANGEOVER VALVE G FAN GREEN...

  • Page 6: Thermostat Power

    Thermostat Power The thermostat can be powered by either 24VAC from the HVAC system or from four (4) type AA internal ba eries. DO NOT use this thermostat for line voltage controls (120/240VAC). The C Wire If the 24VAC common wire (usually blue) is present and is connected to 24VAC common at the HVAC system end, the thermostat can be powered from the HVAC system and ba eries are not required.

  • Page 7: Remove Exis Ng Thermostat

    Remove Existing Thermostat • Turn off the power to the thermostat. This is usually done at the hea ng/cooling system or circuit breaker panel. • Remove the cover of old thermostat to expose the wiring terminals. • Take a picture of the wiring terminals and the wires before disconnecting them! •...

  • Page 8: Install The Back Panel

    Install the Back Panel Remove the back panel of the thermostat by pushing down the thumb tab on the bo om of the body. Figure 3. Removing back panel of thermostat. BACK PANEL BODY (WITH PCB) PUSH ON THUMB TAB TO RELEASE BACK PANEL Mount the thermostat back panel on the wall (See Figure 4).

  • Page 9: Standard Hvac System Connec Ons

    Standard HVAC System Connections NOTE: For typical connec ons to a Standard HVAC system, refer to the diagram on Page 2. The terminals on the back panel have two sets of labels. The upper label shows the STANDARD HVAC terminal connec ons. The lower label shows HEAT PUMP HVAC terminal connec ons. Figure 5.

  • Page 10: Dual Transformer Systems

    Dual Transformer Systems For HVAC systems that have separate hea ng and cooling systems, each with their own 24VAC transformers, there will be an “R” wire from the hea ng system and an “R” wire from the cooling system. For dual transformer systems, connect the “C” wire from the cooling system to the thermostat’s “C” terminal.

  • Page 11: Heat Pump Hvac System Connec Ons

    Heat Pump HVAC System Connections NOTE: For typical connec ons to a Heat Pump HVAC system, refer to the diagram on Page 3. The terminals on the back panel have two sets of labels. The lower label shows HEAT PUMP HVAC terminal connec ons.

  • Page 12: Mount The Thermostat

    Mount the Thermostat Install the thermostat body/front panel onto the wall mounted base by fi rmly pressing in place un l it snaps all around the edges. The GC-TBZ48L is now ready to program. Figure 11. Attaching Front Panel to Back Panel HOOK ON CATCH IN TOP OF BACK PANEL BACK PANEL (MOUNTED TO WALL)

  • Page 13: Thermostat Setup Menus

    Thermostat Setup Menus The thermostat must be setup for the correct HVAC system type for proper opera on. Preset HVAC System se ngs The thermostat is preset for the following typical HVAC system confi gura on: • HVAC system type: Standard gas/electric •...

  • Page 14: Entering Menu Mode

    Entering Menu Mode To change the System setup, go to the thermostats Menu Mode and select SYSTEM. From there select the correct HVAC se ngs to match the installa on type. Press and hold the FAN bu on to enter the Menu Mode. SETUP is the fi rst menu item displayed. Press the M bu on to advance to the SYSTEM screen.

  • Page 15: System Menu

    System Menu The SYSTEM menu is used to setup the thermostat for the correct HVAC system type. The following setup op ons will be displayed in the text line: • HVAC System Type: Standard Gas/Electric or Heat Pump • Fan Type: Gas Hea ng or Electric Hea ng •...

  • Page 16: Z-Wave Plus Installa On

    Z-Wave Plus Installa on Z-Wave controllers from various manufacturers may support the Z-Wave Thermostat General V2 Device class used by the GoControl Z-WAVE Thermostat. The following procedure will allow the thermostat to be added to a Z-Wave network. NOTE: Before adding the thermostat to a Z-Wave Network, check that it does not already belong to one by viewing the Node ID (ZNID) located in the Thermostat Info screen.

  • Page 17: Advanced Z-Wave® Information

    Advanced Z-Wave® Information This document is for the advanced user who has knowledge of the Z-Wave™ Command Classes. The GC-TBZ48 can operate as a FLiRS Device. If 24VAC is detected at the me of install the GC-TBZ48L will be installed as a LISTENING node, otherwise it will be a NOT_LISTENING node if ba ery powered. Support for Associa on Groups The GC-TBZ48L supports 3 groups and 5 associa ons per group.

  • Page 18: Info Menu

    INFO Menu The INFO menu displays informa on about the thermostat. Use the LM bu ons to scroll through the various items. • MODEL GC-TBZ48L • VERSION Thermostat fi rmware version. • ZWAVE Z-Wave fi rmware version. • NODE ID Z-Wave Node ID. •...

  • Page 19: Advanced System Se Ngs Menu

    Advanced System Se ngs Menu The Advanced System Se ngs Menu provides for addi on system setup op ons. These se ngs can aff ect system opera on and should only be changed by qualifi ed HVAC installers. To access the Advanced System Se ngs menu, fi rst press and hold the FAN bu on to get into the Setup menu.
  • Page 20 Default Feature Description Range Setting Heat - Cool Sets the minimum separa on between hea ng 3 to 15 3F (1C) Delta and cooling setpoints. NOTE: Attempts to lower degrees cooling setpoint below the heating setpoint will PUSH the heating setpoint down to maintain this separation.

  • Page 21: Thermostat Opera On

    Thermostat Operation Main Thermostat Screen Figure 18. Main Screen TEMPERATURE SETPOINT HEATING/COOLING MODE SELECTION WARMER MODE Auto COOLER FAN MODE SELECTION ROOM TEMPERATURE BACKLIT DISPLAY Backlight and Bu on Opera on The thermostat backlight is normally set to go out a er 20 seconds of no bu on presses to conserve ba ery power.

  • Page 22: Se Ng The System Mode

    Se ng the System Mode Figure 20 Setting the System Mode PRESS MODE BUTTON TO MODE CHANGE SYSTEM MODE Auto System Modes • Off: System is off . No hea ng or cooling will come on. If system was on, it will turn off immediately.

  • Page 23: Se Ng The Hea Ng Or Cooling Temperature Setpoint

    Se ng the Hea ng or Cooling Temperature Setpoint To change the setpoint, press the LM bu ons. The screen will switch to the setpoint change screen and show the current setpoint of the current hea ng or cooling mode. Adjust the setpoint temperature up or down with the LM bu ons.

  • Page 24: Se Ng The Fan Mode

    Se ng the Fan Mode Figure 23. Fan Setting MODE Auto PRESS FAN FOR ON OR AUTOMATIC MODE Fan Modes Use the FAN bu on to select the HVAC system’s fan mode. • Auto: Fan automa cally operated by the HVAC system (normal se ng). •...

  • Page 25: User Customiza On

    User Customiza on Figure 24. Selecting Menu Mode TO SELECT THE MODE MENU MODE, PRESS AND HOLD THE FAN Auto BUTTON UNTIL THE SETUP SCREEN IS DISPLAYED Figure 25. Menu Navigation MENU CHOICES ARE DISPLAYED IN THE STATUS DISPLAY LINE PRESS SELECT TO ENTER THE DISPLAYED USE THE LM...

  • Page 26: Clock Menu

    Clock Menu Use the clock menu to set thermostat’s internal clock. Figure 26. Clock Setup MENU CHOICES ARE DISPLAYED IN THE STATUS DISPLAY LINE USE THE LM MODE Select BUTTONS TO CHANGE TO THE DESIRED MENU PUSH AND HOLD Done ITEM, THEN PRESS FOR 5 SECONDS SELECT...

  • Page 27: Z-Wave Confi Gura On Parameters

    Z-Wave Confi gura on Parameters The GC-TBZ48L supports the following Confi gura on Parameters. Confi guration Description Read values Write values Parameter # System Type 0 = Standard 0 = Standard 1 = Heat Pump 1 = Heat Pump Fan Type 0 = Gas (No fan w/Heat) 0 = Gas (No fan w/Heat) 1 = Electric (Fan w/Heat)
  • Page 28 Confi guration Description Read values Write values Parameter # Autosend Enable TEMPERATURE (CC_SENSOR_MULTILEVEL) 0x0001 Bits SETPOINT H (CC_THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT) 0x0002 SETPOINT C (CC_THERMOSTAT_SETPOINT) 0x0004 MODE (CC_THERMOSTAT_MODE) 0x0008 When set, the FANMODE (CC_ THERMOSTAT_FAN_MODE) 0x0010 corresponding FANSTATE (CC_THERMOSTAT_FAN_STATE) 0x0020 report is sent out OPERATING (CC_THERMOSTAT_OPERATING 0x0040...

  • Page 29: Specifi Ca Ons

    Se ng the AWAY setpoints via the CONFIG command class does not maintain the delta-T separa on. Confi g Parameters can be selec vely Enabled to be Sent Unsolicited by se ng the appropriate bits in the AutoSend Confi g Register #23 Any change to a Mechanical System se ng may cause the current HVAC opera on to abort and start an MOT An MOT/MRT change will not take eff...

  • Page 30: Industry Canada No Ces

    Industry Canada Notices IC: 9374A-TBZ48 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Opera on is subject to the following two condi ons: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired opera on of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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