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RESIDENTIAL T5900 High Resolution Color Touchscreen ColorTouch ™ Digital Thermostat with Humidity Control Compatible with Wi-Fi accessories & HEAT HEAT COOL PUMP OWNER’S MANUAL ANUA INSTALLATION ALLAT INSTRUCTIONS...
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CAUTION Follow the Installation Instructions before proceeding. Set the thermostat mode to “OFF” prior to changing settings in setup or restoring Factory Defaults. 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.
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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 Dashbaord ..................2 Care and Use of your Thermostat ..............3 QUICK START Selecting your desired temperature and mode ...........4 Using the Fan button ..................4 Setting the time ....................6 Setting the date ....................7 Daylight Savings setup ..................7 MAIN MENU BUTTONS...
Get To Know Your Thermostat Home Screen Outdoor Temperature (If optional sensor is installed) Backlit ColorTouch Display Humidity Reading Connectivity Symbol Drop Down Connectivity Symbol Table (if optional accessory is installed) Sensor Button Warmer Not connected Button to Wi-Fi SD Card Connected to local Slot access point w/IP...
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 Drop Down 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 Touch Screen thermostat; these may damage your touchscreen. Only use your finger tip to press the touchscreen buttons. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the screen.
Quick Start - Temperature, Modes & Fan Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode Press to adjust temperature Cool Setpoint Warmer The Heat or Cool Setpoint Button is the temperature the room has to reach before heating or cooling will turn off. Cooler Button Heat Setpoint...
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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 Cloud, including automatic Daylight Savings adjustments. Set Time & Date 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 This thermostat features up to four programmable time periods per 24 hour day: Morning, Day, Evening, and Night. The start time for each time period is adjustable. The stop time for each time period is Schedule the start time for the next period.
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Main Menu Buttons - Schedule Edit My Schedule (Continued) Press and select a Time Period (Morning, Day, Evening, or Night) to edit. Next Adjust Mode, Start 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.
Main Menu Buttons - Smart Fan Smart Fan Smart Fan - OFF Who To Call For Service Smart Fan Min Runtime View Runtime Graphs Start/Stop Times Who To Call For Service Days To Run Fan View Runtime Graphs...
Main Menu Buttons - Smart Fan The fan may be programmed to turn on automatically for a specified period during the day. Smart Fan Press to turn fan schedule on or off. Smart Fan - OFF Smart Fan - ON Smart Fan Min Runtime (0m) Set the minimum number of minutes the fan will run from...
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 bottom Press to view and bar of the Home Screen. reset current alerts.
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 (ocean) 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 on page 41.
Main Menu Buttons - Vacation/Away Vacation/Away Clear Vacation Schedule Set Vacation Schedule Start Date Start Time Return Date Return Time Settings while away Mode Auto Heat Cool Heat Setpoint Cool Setpoint...
Main Menu Buttons - Vacation/Away Vacation or pressing the AWAY button will use temporary, energy saving settings without changing the regular schedule. Pressing the HOME button will return the thermostat to Vacation/Away normal comfort settings. Clear Vacation Schedule Removes the stored vacation schedule. Set Vacation Schedule Set your Vacation Schedule.
Main Menu Buttons - Vacation/Away Schedule (Continued) Return Date Tue Sep 21 2010 Select the day Vacation Mode will end. Then press BACK BACK Return Time (3:00 PM) Select the time Vacation Mode will end. Then press BACK Settings while away Select the desired Mode and setpoints to be used in Vacation/Away Mode.
Main Menu Buttons - Security Security Auto Screenlock Auto Screenlock - OFF Set Passcode Lock After... Allow fan/mode changes - NO Allow setpoint changes - NO Allow Home/Away - 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 Auto Screenlock - OFF NOTE: Auto Screenlock - ON Code must be set before Auto Screenlock Set Passcode (code not set ) can be turned on.
Main Menu Buttons - Information Information My Thermostat View Runtime Graphs Last 7 Days - Cooling Last 7 Days - Heating 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 Heat Pump Settings Heat Pump Lockout - Enabled/Disabled HP Lockout Outdoor Temp Aux Heat Lockout - Enabled/Disabled Aux Heat Lockout Temp Dual Fuel Settings Dual Fuel - On/Off Changeover With Outdoor - On/Off Adjust Balance Point AUX Output Settings AUX output usage...
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Main Menu Buttons - Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings 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 Calibrate Sensors Thermostat Wired Sensor...
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 Morning start time to bring the room temperature to the Morning setpoint at the start of the Morning time period.
Main Menu Buttons - Settings Installation Settings Heat & Cool Stages (1h1c) Heat & Cool Stages (1h1c) Up to 2 Stages Cooling and 4 stages Heating. Compressor Stages (1h1c) Only available when Up to 2 compressors. dip switch is set for Heat Pump operation.
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Main Menu Buttons - Settings Installation Settings (Continued) Timers & Deadbands (Continued) The Deadband is the number of degrees or minutes that the thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling. 1st Stage Deadband Specifies the minimum temperature difference between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on.
Main Menu Buttons - Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Free Cooling Free Cooling is an energy saving way to boost the efficiency of your air conditioning system by bringing in cool air from the outside. The installation of a Free Cooling damper(s) and outdoor temperature sensor is required. Free Cooling - DISABLED Free Cooling - ENABLED Turns on Free Cooling.
Main Menu Buttons - Settings Installation Settings (Continued) (Only available Heat Pump Settings when dip switch is set for Heat Pump operation.) Heat Pump Lockout - DISABLED Heat Pump Lockout - ENABLED Turns on Heat Pump Lockout. HP Lockout Outdoor Temp (65˚) Heat Pump will not run below this temp.
Main Menu Buttons - Settings (Continued) Installation Settings AUX Output Settings Allows the W3/AUX output to be used for Heating, Humidification, or Dehumidification. AUX output usage (W3) IMPORTANT: Aux Output Usage must be set for Hum or Dehum before any settings will take effect in the Humidity Main Menu.
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 •...
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 - Accessories 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.
Every time the user runs the ColorTouch Assistant software, it automatically connects to Venstar ColorTouch website in the background and updates the software and firmware (the operating system for ColorTouch) at no cost. The ColorTouch Assistant allows you to use your computer to: •...
The ColorTouch 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 T5900 Thermostat Backplate NOTE: The backplate does not fully cover a full size vertical junction box. The ACC-WPLWH ColorTouch Wallplate or a single-gang, horizontally mounted junction box would be needed for that type of SENSOR installation To remove the thermostat backplate: Front Housing Using the Finger Pull Areas, pull the Backplate...
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 2 Wire, Heat Only 3 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 with Dip Switch Positions Heat Pump Systems with Dual Fuel 7 Wire, 2 Stage Cooling, 3 Stage Heat Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with ‘O’ Reversing Valve and Fossil Fuel furnace. 24VAC Power GAS/EL 24VAC Common W1/O/B Reversing Valve ELEC...
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Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams Humidification Use 18-22 gauge AUX Output Usage thermostat wire. must be set for Hum SENSOR Humidification System Dehumidification AUX Output Usage must be set for Dehum Use 18-22 gauge thermostat wire. SENSOR Dehumidification Terminal on Equipment DEHUM/...
Troubleshooting • SYMPTOM: The thermostat touchscreen buttons are not responsive. CAUSE: The touchscreen 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 touchscreen, until the Calibration screen appears.
Warranty One-Year Warranty - This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If it appears within one year 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.