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T8690 Commercial Digital Thermostat with Humidity Control Multi Stage 4+2 High Resolution Touch Screen Touch Screen Compatible with tibl Wi-Fi accessories Wi-Fi accesso Owner Owner s Manual s Manual and Installation Instructions Code No. LIT-12011969 Issued July 7, 2014...
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3.12. Firmware releases after rev. 3.12 may not be adequately depicted in this manual. Please refer to the appropriate website or contact your place of purchase to learn about changes to the thermostat after firmware release 3.12. T8690...
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Glossary of Terms Auto-Changeover: A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the heating or cooling based on room temperature demand. Cool Setpoint: The warmest temperature that the space should rise to before cooling is turned on (without regard to deadband). Deadband: The number of degrees the thermostat will wait, once a setpoint has been reached, before energizing heating or cooling.
Table of Contents GET TO KNOW YOUR THERMOSTAT Home Screen ....................1 Menu Screens .....................1 Dropdown Dashboard ................2 Care and use of your thermostat .............3 QUICK START Selecting your desired temperature and mode ........4 Using the Fan button ................4 Using the Override button ................5 Setting the time ..................7 Setting the date..................8 Daylight Savings setup ................8...
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Table of Contents DISPLAY ....................18 Active Brightness ..................19 Idle Brightness ..................19 Night Dimmer ..................19 Maintenance .................... 20 PREFERENCES ..................21 User Interface Themes ................22 Custom Wallpaper ................... 22 Heat/Cool Indicator ................. 22 Backdrop On/Off ..................22 Sound Options ..................
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Table of Contents GENERAL SETUP ..................37 Units (F or C) ..................37 Language ....................38 Smart Recovery On/Off ..............38 INSTALLATION SETTINGS................ 38 Heat & Cool Stages ................38 Heat & Cool Stages ................ 38 Compressor Stages ................. 38 Aux Heat Stages ................
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Table of Contents Accessories ....................43 Accessory Info ..................44 Setup ..................... 44 EMERGENCY HEAT .................. 45 COLORDISPLAY ASSISTANT ..............46 Installing the ColorDisplay Assistant Software ........46 Uploading Photos ..................47 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............... 48 Remove & Replace the Old Thermostat ..........48 Wire Connections ..................
Get To Know Your Thermostat Home Screen Humidity Reading Backlit Color Touch Screen Display Outdoor Temperature (If optional accessory is used) Dropdown Sensor Button Connectivity Symbol Connectivity Symbol Table (if optional accessory is installed) Warmer Not connected Button to Wi-Fi SD Card Connected to local Slot...
Get To Know Your Thermostat Dropdown Dashboard The Dropdown Dashboard displays temperature, humidity, and other readings. It will also show the high and low readings of the day. Humidity Reading The Humidity Icon will turn from Blue to Red during an Dropdown active humidification call.
Get To Know Your Thermostat Care and Use of Your Thermostat Pencils, pens and other sharp objects should never be used on your thermostat; these may damage your touch screen. Only use your finger tip to press the screen buttons. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the screen.
Quick Start - Temperature, Modes and Fan Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode Press to adjust temperature Cool Setpoint The Heat or Cool Setpoint is Warmer Button the temperature the room has to reach before heating or cooling will turn off. Cooler Button Override...
Quick Start - Override Using the Override Button OVERRIDE NOTE: Override may only be used when the thermostat is set to Program RUN or Holiday ON modes. Override Unoccupied Operation - During programmed, unoccupied periods, pressing the OVERRIDE button will force the thermostat into Occupied 1 settings. When the OVERRIDE button is pressed, a timer screen will appear and allow the user to choose from 30 minutes to up to 4 hours of override time.
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Quick Start - Set Time & Date NOTE: When the thermostat is connected to the Skyport; the Time & Date are automatically synchronized to the Skyport Set Time & Date Cloud, including automatic Daylight Savings adjustments. Set Current Time Use AM/PM - ON Set Current Date Daylight Savings Setup Daylight Savings Time - OFF...
Quick Start - Set Time & Date Setting the Time Press then to scroll down. MENU NOTE: If the Skyport Wi-Fi Key is installed on the thermostat, the Press Time and Date settings will not be accessible. Set Time & Date Press Set Current Time (12:00 AM)
Quick Start - Set Time & Date Setting the Date Press Set Current Date 6/1/2013 Press to set the current month and year. Press the day on the calendar Press BACK when finished. Daylight Savings Setup Turn Daylight Savings Daylight Savings Time - OFF Time on or off.
Main Menu Buttons - Schedule Schedule View My Schedule Edit My Schedule Unoccupied Settings Mode (Auto) Auto Heat Cool Heat Setpoint (55˚) Cool Setpoint (85˚)
Main Menu Buttons - Schedule This thermostat features up to 3 Occupied time periods per 24 hour day. Schedule View My Schedule Press a day of the week to view its settings. This may be repeated for each day. Edit My Schedule Press and select day(s) to program Select individual day(s) Select groups of day(s)
Main Menu Buttons - Schedule Edit My Schedule (Continued) Adjust Mode, Start Time, Stop Time, and Heat and Cool Setpoints to desired settings. The Time Period May also be Enabled or Disabled. Un-check the enabled box for Time Periods you don’t want to use. Press DONE when finished.
Main Menu Buttons - Fan Settings Fan Settings Fan - Auto Who To Call For Service Occupied Fan State (Auto) Auto Fan Purge - OFF View Runtime Graphs Preoccupancy Purge Time (15 mins)
Main Menu Buttons - Fan Settings The fan may be set to run continuously during Heat, Cool, Auto, and Occupied modes. A Preoccupancy Fan Purge Fan Settings schedule may also be set. Press to turn fan On to run continuously or Auto for fan to run only with heating or cooling.
Main Menu Buttons - Screensaver Screensaver Screensaver - OFF Who To Call For Service Screensaver Setup View Runtime Graphs Screensaver Turn On Delay Screensaver Type Slideshow Digital Clock Analog Clock Change Image After... Use Theme Images - Off Randomize Slideshow - Off Show Clock - OFF Home Screen Info - OFF Screensaver Preview...
Main Menu Buttons - Screensaver The Screensaver allows you to create custom slideshows. Screensaver Screensaver - OFF Screensaver - ON Screensaver Setup Screensaver Turn On Delay (5m) How long after a button press for the Screensaver to appear. 1, 3, 5, or 30 minutes Screensaver Type (Slideshow) Slideshow, Digital Clock, Analog Clock...
Main Menu Buttons - Alerts Alerts View Current Alerts Reset Alerts Reset Air Filter Alert Reset UV Lamp Alert Reset Humidity Pad Alert Set/Edit Reminders Service Call - OFF Days Until Service Call (360 days) Air Filter Reminder - OFF Set Max Filter Runtime (500 hrs) Set Max Filter Days...
Main Menu Buttons - Alerts The alerts let you know when your system needs service. Alerts View Current Alerts View and reset current service alerts here. Alerts appear on the Press to view and bottom bar of the reset current alerts. Home Screen.
Main Menu Buttons - Display Display Active Brightness Idle Brightness Night Dimmer Auto Night Dimmer - OFF Set Idle Brightness Set Dimmer Schedule Maintenance Screen Cleaning Touch Calibration...
Main Menu Buttons - Display The display brightness options may be adjusted in this menu. Display Active Brightness (80%) You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is active. The display is active for 3 minutes after last touch, it then goes idle. Idle Brightness (30%) You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is idle.
Main Menu Buttons - Display Maintenance Maintenance allows you to clean and calibrate the touch screen. Screen Cleaning Screen Cleaning Mode disables the touch feature for 15 seconds so the screen may be cleaned without altering any settings. Use a soft cloth without solvents or abrasive cleaners Touch Calibration Under normal circumstances, the touch screen should not need to be calibrated.
Main Menu Buttons - Preferences Preferences User Interface Themes Custom Wallpaper Heat/Cool Indicator Heat/Cool Indicator OFF Taskbar red/white OFF Room Temp red/blue OFF Mode Status red/blue OFF Backdrop OFF Sound Options Beep - OFF Beep Sound...
Main Menu Buttons - Preferences You may set the type of background that appears on the thermostat Home Screen. Preferences User Interface Themes (Buildings) This thermostat has several high quality background themes to choose from. NOTE: At 7 PM, the background will change to an evening scene and the moon will replace the sun.
Main Menu Buttons - Humidity Humidity Humidification Settings Humidify setpoint (0%) Humidify only with heat - OFF Run fan when humidifying - OFF Dehumidification Settings Dehumidify setpoint (99%) Run A/C to dehumidify - OFF Maximum Overcool (0˚) Reheat - OFF...
Main Menu Buttons - Humidity The Humidity feature allows the thermostat to control a humidifier or use your air conditioner to dehumidify the space. Humidity IMPORTANT: Aux Output Usage must be set for Hum or Dehum for these settings to take effect. See: AUX Output Settings in the Installation Settings menu.
Main Menu Buttons - Holidays The Holiday Schedule allows the Color Touch Screen to follow a fully customizable preset, weekly, monthly, and yearly holiday program. The thermostat will Holidays stay in Unoccupied settings while Holiday is active. Holiday Schedule - OFF Press to turn Holiday Schedule On or Off.
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Main Menu Buttons - Holidays Edit Holidays (Continued) Deselecting Holidays You may deselect a holiday simply by pressing on it. Press BACK to save your changes and return to the Holiday menu. If you choose to deselect a holiday that is part of a Custom Repeating Program, the screen below will appear.
Main Menu Buttons - Holidays Edit Holidays (Continued) Editing Repeating Holidays (continued) You may now delete all repeating custom holidays in this group by pressing the ON box to un-check your selection. Press SAVE to return to Holiday editing screens. Preset Holidays You may choose from several standard preset holidays to observe.
Main Menu Buttons - Security Security Auto Screenlock Auto Screenlock - OFF Set Passcode Lock After... Allow fan/mode changes - NO Allow setpoint changes - NO Allow override - NO Setpoint Limits Setpoint Limits - OFF Minimum Cool Setpoint Maximum Heat Setpoint...
Main Menu Buttons - Security Security settings may be set to limit or prevent changes to your thermostat. Security Auto Screenlock NOTE: Code must be set before Auto Screenlock - OFF Auto Screenlock can be turned on. Auto Screenlock - ON * If you forget your passcode, Set Passcode enter 6736 for access.
Main Menu Buttons - Information Information My Thermostat View Runtime Graphs Last 7 Days - Cooling Last 7 Days - Heating Last 7 Days - Override Delete Runtime Data Who To Call For Service...
Main Menu Buttons - Information This button contains valuable service and system runtime information. Information My Thermostat View your thermostat dip switch settings, equipment status, runtimes, and other settings. View Runtime Graphs Track your system’s runtime/energy usage. Last 7 Days - Cooling Press the information icon to learn more about each graph.
Main Menu Buttons - Settings Settings Thermostat Name Available Modes All Modes Including Auto Heat and Cool Heat Only Cool Only SD Card Import Settings from SD Card Export Settings to SD Card General Setup Units Fahrenheit Celsius Language English Spanish/Espanol French/Francais Smart Recovery - ON/OFF...
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Main Menu Buttons - Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Timers & Deadbands Cycles Per Hour Min Heat/Cool Difference Compressor Min Off Time 1st Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Timer 2nd Stage Turnoff Point Deadband Setpoint 3rd Stage Deadband 3rd Stage Deadband 3rd Stage Timer...
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Main Menu Buttons - Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings AUX Output Settings AUX output usage Dehum Aux Output Polarity Normally Open Normally Closed Sensor Settings Control Sensor Thermostat Sensor Only Wired Sensor Only Average Wired/Thermostat Wired Sensor Use Use as Outdoor Sensor Use as Remote Sensor Use as Supply Sensor Use as Return Sensor...
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Main Menu Buttons - Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Test Outputs Dealer Information Dealer Name Contact Name Dealer Phone Dealer Email Dealer Website Upgrade Firmware Delete Custom Images Factory Defaults Restart Thermostat...
Main Menu Buttons - Settings Thermostat heating and cooling options are found in this menu. Settings Thermostat Name Use keypad to name your thermostat. The name is displayed on the Home Screen. (Up to 14 characters) Name appears here Available Modes (all) Choose the desired modes the thermostat will use: Heat, Cool, Heat &...
Main Menu Buttons - Settings General Setup (Continued) Language (en) English Spanish/Español French/Français Smart Recovery - OFF Smart Recovery - ON Smart Recovery turns on the heat before the Occupied start time to bring the room temperature to the Occupied setpoint at the start of the Occupied time period.
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Main Menu Buttons - Settings Installation Settings (Continued) Timers & Deadbands (Continued) Min Heat/Cool Difference (2˚) The minimum gap between Heat and Cool setpoints. (0 - 6 deg. F) Compressor Min OFF Time (5m) None, 1 minute, or 5 minutes. The Deadband is the number of degrees or minutes that the thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling.
Main Menu Buttons - Settings (Continued) Installation Settings (Only available Heat Pump Settings when dip switch is set for Heat Pump operation.) Heat Pump Lockout - DISABLED A local outdoor Heat Pump Lockout - ENABLED sensor connected to the thermostat Turns on Heat Pump Lockout.
Main Menu Buttons - Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Sensor Settings Control Sensor (thermostat) When a remote sensor is connected to the thermostat, the user may choose which sensor source is used to measure room temperature. Thermostat sensor only Wired Sensor only Average remote/thermostat Wired Sensor Use (remote)
Main Menu Buttons - Settings Dealer Information A Dealer may enter their company contact information for the customer to use when they need service. This will appear when the “Who To Call For Service” button is pressed in the Information Menu. Use the keyboard to enter your information.
Main Menu Buttons - Settings Accessory Info It is here that you will find helpful information regarding the connectivity status of your thermostat, including the thermostat’s ID. Setup Upon pressing setup, the thermostat will search for available local networks with which to connect. After identifying local access points, you will be prompted to choose a network, enter a password and...
Main Menu Buttons - Emergency Heat The Emergency Heat function is only available if your thermostat is set to control a Heat Pump. Emergency Heat To initiate the Emergency Heat feature, press the Emergency Heat button. During Emergency Heat operation, the thermostat will turn on the fan and auxiliary stages of heat when there is a demand for heat.
The ColorDisplay Assistant ColorDisplay Assistant may be downloaded at no charge at: jcithermostats.com Every time the user runs the ColorDisplay Assistant software, it automatically connects to the Johnson Controls ColorDisplay website ® in the background and updates the software and firmware (the operating system for touch screen) at no cost.
The ColorDisplay Assistant Uploading Photos and Settings to your thermostat When you are finished adding and editing photos and settings, click on Save to SD. When prompted, remove the SD card from the SD card reader on your computer. Save to SD *NOTE: A 2GB SD card is recommended.
Installation Instructions Remove and Replace the old thermostat To install the thermostat properly, please follow these step by step instructions. If you are unsure about any of these steps, call a qualified technician for assistance. • Assemble tools: Flat blade screwdriver, wire cutters and wire strippers.
Installation Instructions Wire Connections If the terminal designations on your old thermostat do not match those refer to the chart below or the wiring on the new thermostat, diagrams that follow. Wire from the Install on the old thermostat Function new thermostat terminal marked connector marked...
Installation Instructions The T8690 Thermostat Backplate NOTE: The backplate does not fully cover a full size vertical junction box. The ACC-WALLPLT touch screen wallplate or a single-gang, horizontally mounted junction box would be needed for that type of SENSOR installation.
Installation Instructions Explanation of Thermostat Dip Switches Dip switches are located on the back of the thermostat GAS/EL ELEC SENSOR This dip switch configures the thermostat to control a conventional gas/electric system or a heat pump. If your GAS/EL GAS/EL system is anything other than a heat pump, leave this switch set for GAS/EL.* *For some commercial heat pumps, this switch may need...
Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions Conventional Heating and Cooling Systems 3 Wire, Heat Only 2 Wire, Heat Only Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Heating Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Heating with no Fan. with no Fan. The thermostat will not work with 24VAC Power 2 wires.
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Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams Outdoor Sensor: ACC-RSEN Temperature Sensor 10K ohm sensor at 77F/25C. Negative Temperature Coefficient. Use 16-24 gauge thermostat wire. 10K Thermistor SENSOR Outdoor Sensor ACC-RSEN Indoor Remote Sensor with Override Button: ACC-RSEN-OVR Temperature Sensor 10K ohm sensor at 77F/25C. Negative Temperature Coefficient. (see page 36 for setup instructions) Use 16-24 gauge thermostat wire.
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Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams Humidification Use 16-24 gauge AUX Output Usage thermostat wire. must be set for Hum SENSOR Humidification System Dehumidification AUX Output Usage must be set for Dehum Use 16-24 gauge thermostat wire. SENSOR Dehumidification Terminal on Equipment DEHUM/...
Troubleshooting • SYMPTOM: The thermostat touch screen buttons are not responsive. CAUSE: The touch screen is out of calibration. REMEDY: Remove the thermostat from the backplate. Push the thermostat back onto the backplate, while keeping your finger pressed firmly against the center of the touch screen, until the Calibration screen appears.
Warranty Three-Year Warranty - This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If it appears within three years from the date of original installation, whether or not actual use begins on that date, that the product does not meet this warranty, a new or remanufactured part, at the manufacturer’s sole option to replace any defective part, will be provided without charge for the part itself provided the defective part is returned to the distributor through a qualified servicing dealer.
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Technical Specifications ColorDisplay Series Thermostat Controllers Touch Screen Series Thermostat Controllers Power Requirements 20 - 30 VAC 50/60 Hz, 4.8 VA @ 24V nominal. Output Rating W1, W2, W3 = 0.4A max, 0.01A min, 3A inrush, 20 - 30 VAC Y1, Y2, G = 0.8A max, 0.01A min, 3A inrush, 20 - 30 VAC Local Temperature Thermistor, NTC 10K @ 25C...
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Printed on recycled paper. LIT-12011969 Rev.2 1/15...