Overview of this guide Part 1 Welcome Page3 A brief introduction to the smart thermostat Part 2 Get to know your device Page3 The things you need to know Page4 LED status Part 3 Installation Guide Page5 Two products in the box Page6-7 Check your old thermostat, and choose the guide you needed.
Welcome The PCT503-Z makes it easier to control your household temperature. It is designed to work with the ZigBee gateway so that you could remotely control the temperature anytime through your mobile phone. You can schedule your thermostat working hours so it will work based on your plan.
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settings . This function is not available when your device is in “Away” mode. LED status The LED status gives the following information of the thermostat: LED status What it means Red LED flashing The device has not joined a network. Alternately flashing in RGB Thermostat initializing.
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Installation Guide 3.1. In the box PCT503-Z Multi-stage thermostat Wiring Module SWB511 (Optional)
3.2. Thermostat installation Step 1. Switch off your HVAC system Before you start, please switch off your HVAC system. Adjust the temperature in your old thermostat to double check the system is off. Step 2. Remove the old thermostat Remove the old thermostat cover from the wall, keep the wallplate with wires. Do not remove the wallplate Old thermostat...
Step 4. Take a photo Take a picture of the wires connected to the terminal of your old thermostat. You may need to reference this photo later on. Step 5. Label the Wires with Tags Carefully disconnect and label the wires from your old themostat one wire at a time, using the label (label 1 )provided.
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Note:Do you have a C wire connected to your old thermostat? YES → Guide 1. NO → Guide 2. Guide 1: Install the thermostat with a C-wire Step 1. Remove the old thermostat base Unscrew the old thermostat base from the wall, gently pull it out and ensure the wires will not fall back into the hole.
Step 3. Connect Wires Connect wires to the corresponding terminal in the base. Take a picture of the wires when you finished. You may need to refer it for the wirings in the setup wizard later on. Do you have more than one R wire(R, RC, and RH)? YES :...
Step 5. Attach the PCT503 to the base Gently press the PCT503 into the base until it clicks. Step 6. Power on your system Congratulation, the installation is finished. Please power on your HVAC system. Step 7. Setup the thermostat Follow the instructions on your smart thermostat to complete the setup.
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Guide 2: Install the thermostat without a C-wire (Optional) CHECKPOINT: 3 OR 4 WIRES The wiring module requires your system to have the following wires: 4 wires: W/W1, Y/Y1, G, and R (or Rc or Rh) or 3 wires: Y/Y1, G, and R (or Rc or Rh) If you don't have those wires, your system might not be compatible.
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Step 1. Find the HVAC terminals Find the control board of your HVAC system.Take a picture of the wires connected to the terminals of your old thermostat. You may need to reference this photo later on . Step 2. Label the wires Use the tags provided (label 2) to label the wires from the control board to the thermostat.
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Step 3. Disconnect the wires Disconnect the R/RC, W, Y, G wires from the control board. Step 4. Connect the wiring module Reconnect them correspondingly to the 4 terminals side of the wiring module. R/RC/RH → RC W/W1 → W G →...
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Step 5. Connect the wires Generally the control board will have R, G, Y, W, C terminal, connect the pre-wired side of the wiring module (5 terminals) to the corresponding terminals. Pre-wired, to control panel Step 6. Close the HVAC cover panel Close the HVAC cover panel securely and reture to your thermostat.
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Step 8. Attach the base of PCT503 to the wall Bundle and insert the wires through the hole of the thermostat base, then attach the base to the wall with the screws. Step 9. Attach the tags Attach the tags provided(label 2 Thermostat) to the wires as shown below: R/RC/RH →...
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Step 10. Connect the wires to the corresponding terminal First, connect 3 wires as shown below : Then connect other wires to the corresponding terminal in the base. Take a picture of the wires when you finished. You may need to refer it for the wirings in the setup wizard later on.
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Step 12. Attach the PCT503 to the base Gently press the PCT503 into the base until it clicks. Step 13. Power on your system Congratulation, the installation is finished. Please power on your HVAC system. Step 14. Setup the thermostat Follow the instructions on your smart thermostat to complete the setup.
Wiring diagrams Below is the wiring diagrams for common HVAC equipments. Conventional heating and cooling system For dual heat and cooling system, if applicable. Remove the jumper for RC or RH, switch the DIP switch on the back of the thermostat to RC if you have connected both RC-wire and RH-wire to the wallplate, otherwise switch it to the RC&RH side.
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Heat pump (air or geothermal) with auxiliary heat For dual heat and cooling system, if applicable. Remove the jumper for RC or RH, switch the DIP switch on the back of the thermostat to RC if you have connected both RC-wire and RH-wire to the wallplate, otherwise switch it to the RC&RH side.
Boiler or radiant system with air handler and conventional cooling or heat pump For dual heat and cooling system, if applicable. For heat pump only. Remove the jumper for RC or RH, switch the DIP switch on the back of the thermostat to RC if you have connected both RC-wire and RH-wire to the wallplate, otherwise switch it to the RC&RH side.
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Congratulations, you have completed the wiring! To complete your setup, follow the instructions on the configuration guide below. In here you’ll find: — Meet your thermostat — Device user guide — Troubleshooting — Technical specifications...
Welcome This guide will help you understand how to use it.You will be able to remotely control the temperature anytime through your mobile phone. 4.1 Get started To get started, you will need: • A Zigbee Gateway • A mobile phone with a mobile APP installed LED STATUS Press Rotary button: Rotate the button for more options, press to select .
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4.2 Connect to the gateway 1.Power on your devices 2.Ensure the LED indicator is flashing red, if not, please reset the device. 3.Set your gateway to permit joining 4.The PCT503 will add into the gateway system automatically, the LED indicator will be off when joining is successful.
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Device menu ( Press the Knob to enter ). System. Off: Turn the system off Cool: Cooling only Heat: Heating only Auto: Automatic control of heating and cooling based on ambient temperature Emergency Heat: This only works when the device connects Heat pump and W wire Fan.
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-Press the button and modify your start time and target temperature. Wake 12:00 27.5 02.5 Leave 12:00 27.5 02.5 Return 12:00 27.5 02.5 Sc h ed u le Sleep 12:00 27.5 02.5 Copy Monday -You can copy this Schedule to other day, or you can select "done" to complete your configuration.
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Home page mode There are four working modes on the device you can use. • Following Schedule: Follow the settings of schedule to adjust the temperature. Home Current S c h e d u l e : S l e e p •...
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• Temporary Hold: Keep the current target temperature until the next scheduled activity begins ( This selection only exists when you are adjusting the target temperature under FollowingSchedule mode.) Home Current H o l d u n t i l 1 8 : 00 S t a r t s i n 2 : 0 0 1.Connect to gateway failure? -Confirm the gateway's ZigBee profile is Home Automation Profile.
Technical specifications Compatibility • Conventional: 2-stage heater and 2-stage cooling HVAC systems • Supports heat pump, natural gas, electric, hot Compatible systems water, steam or gravity, gas fireplaces (24 Volts), oil heat sources • Supports any combination of systems Aux Heat •...
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HVAC Control Functions • Heat, Cool, Auto, Off, Emergency Heat (Heat System Mode Pump only) Fan Mode • On, Auto, Cycle • Local and remote setting of the temperature • Auto-changeover between heat and cool mode (System Auto) Advanced • Compressor short cycle protection delay of 2 minutes •...
Safety Handling WARNING: Failure to follow these safety notices could result in fire, electric shock, other injuries, or damage to the Thermostat and other property. Read all the safety notices below before using the Thermostat. • Avoid high humidity or extreme temperatures. •...
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: - This device may not cause harmful interference, and - This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Support If you have questions, we have answers. Technical support is available by email : info@owon.com Compatible systems The PCT503 Thernostat works with most centralized residential heating and cooling systems. • 2-stage heater and 2-stage cooling HVAC systems • Supports natural gas, heat pump, electric, hot water, steam or gravity, gas fireplaces (24 Volts), oil heat sources •...
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