ICM Controls SC3000L - Programmable Electronic Thermostat Guide

Specifications

Electrical rating:

• Millivolt to 30 VAC/VDC
• DC Power: 3.0 VDC (2 "AAA" alkaline batteries included)
• 1 amp maximum per terminal
• 3 amp maximum total load

Temperature control range: 45°F to 90°F (7°C to 32°C) Accuracy: ± 1°F (± 0.5°C) System configurations: 1-stage heat, 1-stage cool, heat pump, gas, oil, electric, millivolt
Terminations: RH, RC, W, Y, B, O, G

Package Contents/Tools Required

Package includes: SimpleComfort^® SC3000L thermostat on base, thermostat cover, wiring labels, screws and wall anchors, 2 "AAA" batteries, Installation, Operation and Application Guide.
Tools required for installation: Drill with 3/16" bit, hammer, screwdriver.

To Remove Existing Thermostat

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing thermostat.

1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker off.
2. Remove cover of old thermostat. This should expose the wires.
3. Label the existing wires with the enclosed wire labels before removing wires.
4. After labeling wires, remove wires from wire terminals.
5. Remove existing thermostat base from wall.
6. Refer to the following section for instructions on how to install this thermostat.

To Install Thermostat

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing thermostat.

Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and electrical codes and ordinances.

Note: Mount the thermostat about five feet above the floor. Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall, in direct sunlight, behind a door, or in an area affected by a vent or duct.

1. Turn off power to the heating and cooling system by removing the fuse or switching the appropriate circuit breaker off.
2. To remove cover, insert and twist a coin or screwdriver in the slots on the top corner of the thermostat.
3. Put thermostat base against the wall where you plan to mount it (Be sure wires will feed through the wire opening in the base of the thermostat).
4. Mark the placement of the mounting holes.
5. Set thermostat base and cover away from working area.
6. Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill holes in the places you have marked for mounting.
7. Use a hammer to tap supplied anchors in mounting holes.
8. Align thermostat base with mounting holes and feed the control wires through wire opening.
9. Use supplied screws to mount thermostat base to wall.
10. Insert stripped, labeled wires in matching wire terminals. See "Wiring Diagrams" section of this manual.
    
    Be sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires.
11. Gently tug wire to be sure of proper connection. Double check that each wire is connected to the proper terminal.
12. Remove RC/RH jumper for 2-transformer systems.
13. Set Gas/Electric jumper:
    • Set to Gas for oil or gas systems
    • Set to Electric for heat pumps or electric heat systems
14. Insert two fresh "AAA" alkaline batteries into thermostat; oriented in the direction shown on the battery holder.
15. Replace cover on thermostat by snapping it in place.
16. Turn on power to the system at the main service panel.
17. Test thermostat operation as described in "Testing the Thermostat".

Wiring Diagrams

Heating Only

Heating/Cooling

Heat Pump

Place jumper wire between "W" and "Y" terminals

Cooling Only

Zone Valve/Damper Motor System

Note: Differential temperature may need to be increased for zone/damper systems.

Parts Diagram

Installing and Changing Batteries

If your LCD is blank, or displaying LO BAT, the batteries are not installed or need to be changed. We suggest you change the batteries at least once a year, or whenever the LO BAT warning displays.
Remove the cover, and install the two "AAA" alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. Proper battery installation is important! Make sure the positive ends of the batteries match the positive terminals in the battery compartment.

Setting the Setpoint Temperature

1. With the system switch in Heat or Cool, the current temperature setpoint displays.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the desired temperature setpoint displays.
3. The new temperature setpoint is automatically saved in memory.

Configuration Mode

The configuration mode is used to set the SC3000L to match your heating/cooling system. The SC3000L functions with heat pump, air conditioning, gas, oil or electric heat systems.

To configure the SC3000L, perform the following steps:

1. Verify the SC3000L is in the OFF mode.
   Slide the system switch until off mode displays (to the center position).
   
2. Remove the cover of the thermostat by gently pulling near one of the corners at the top of the thermostat.
3. Press the CONFIG button for 1 second while the SC3000L is in OFF mode.
   Press the UP or DOWN button to change settings within each screen.
   Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.

Note: Pressing the LEFT button will return you to the previous screen.
To exit configuration mode, press the CONFIG switch for 1 second.

Configuration Mode Settings

The setup screens for Configuration Mode are as follows:

1. Temperature Scale (F or C) – Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius.
   Press the UP or DOWN button to select.
   Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
   
2. Temperature Differential (1°F to 5°F) (1°C to 3°C) – Set the number of degrees between your "setpoint" temperature and your "turn on" temperature.
   Press the UP or DOWN button to set differential value.
   Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
   
3. Heat Pump and Non-Heat Pump – Set to heat pump, or non-heat pump system. For heat pumps, there will be a compressor time delay for heating and cooling.
   • 1 = Heat pump system
   • 0 = Non-heat pump system
     Press the UP or DOWN button to select.
     Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
     
4. Lockout (0-8°) – Select the number of degrees set temperature can be changed during keypad lockout
   Press the UP or DOWN button to select.
   Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
   
5. Maximum Heat Setpoint (45°F to 90°F) (7°C to 32°C) Adjust to control the maximum heat set temperature allowed.
   Press the UP or DOWN button to select.
   Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
   
6. Minimum Cool Setpoint (45°F to 90°F) (7°C to 32.0°C) Adjust to control the minimum cool set temperature allowed.
   Press the UP or DOWN button to select.
   Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
   
7. Room Temperature Offset (+9°F to -9°F) (+5°C to -4°C)
   Adjust to calibrate displayed room temperature to match actual room temperature.
   Press the UP or DOWN button to select.
   Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
   
8. Maximum Cycles Allowed Pe Hour (- -, 2-6) - - = as many as needed, 2-6 = maximum cycles/hour
   Press the UP or DOWN button to select.
   Press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
   
9. Back Light (0 or 1)
   0 = Back light never on (best for long battery life)
   1 = Back light on when button pressed
   Press the UP or DOWN button to select.
   Press configuration button for 2 seconds to exit the configuration screen.
   

Starting the Thermostat

Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. This can damage your air conditioning system and cause personal injuries.

1. Move the Fan Auto/On switch to the Auto position.
2. Move the Cool/Off/Heat switch to Cool or Heat, depending on the season.

Testing the Thermostat

Once the thermostat is installed, it should be thoroughly tested.

Do not energize the air conditioning system when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees. It can result in equipment damage or personal injury.

Cool Test

1. Slide system switch to Cool position. Cool mode screen is displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room temperature.
3. Air conditioning should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature 2 degrees above the room temperature and the A/C should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
   

Note: There is a four minute delay to protect your compressor.

Heat Test

1. Slide system switch to Heat position. Heat mode screen is displayed.
2. Adjust the set temperature so it is 5 degrees above the room temperature.
3. Heat should come on within a few seconds.
4. Adjust the set temperature so it is 2 degrees below the room temperature and the heat should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
   

Note: For heat pumps, there is a four minute delay to protect your compressor.

Fan Test

1. Slide Fan switch to ON position.
2. Indoor fan turns ON.
3. Slide Fan switch to Auto position.
4. Indoor fan turns OFF.
   

Operating Modes

OFF Mode

• In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling devices (manual fan can operate)
• OFF mode is also used to access setup and the program schedule

Cool Mode

• In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system
• Press the PROG button to enter and exit Program Cool mode
• In Program Cool mode, the thermostat will follow the program schedule that is stored in memory

Heat Mode

• In this mode, the thermostat controls the heating system
• Press the PROG button to enter or exit the Program Heat mode
• In Program Heat mode, the thermostat will follow the program schedule that is stored in memory

Hold Function

For a temporary hold period, raise or lower set temperature to desired set temperature. The thermostat will automatically return to programmed set temperature after 2 hours.

Setting the Time and Day of the Week

The time and day of the week must be set for your program schedule to operate correctly.

1. Slide the system switch to the center position. You are in the OFF mode.
2. Press and hold the PROG button (left) and RIGHT button (simultaneously) in for 6 seconds.
3. Time displays (hour flashing).
   Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the hour.
   
4. Press the RIGHT button once to select minutes (minutes flashing).
   Press the UP or DOWN button to adjust the minutes.
   
5. Press the RIGHT button once to select day of the week (TODAY flashing).
   Press the UP or DOWN button to select current day of the week (01/Monday, 02/Tuesday, etc.).
   

Note: At any time, press the PROG (left) button to return to the previous screen or press the RIGHT button to advance to the next screen.
Press the PROG button and RIGHT button (simultaneously) in for 2 seconds to lock values into memory and return to the OFFmode or press the RIGHT button once to enter programming.

Programming

Program Overview

The SC3000L programmable thermostat has four periods (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE) that are customizable for each day of the week. Each period will have a start time, heat temperature, and cool temperature. The SC3000L monitors the day and time, while maintaining the specific conditions you have chosen for each period in your program.

Setting the program schedule:

1. Slide the system switch to the center position. You are in OFF mode.
2. Press and hold the PROG and RIGHT buttons (pressed simultaneously) for 6 seconds.
3. Press the RIGHT button 3 times.
4. Day 1-7 are blinking
   

From this screen you have 2 options:

1. Press the RIGHT button to begin programming all 7 days at one time, or
2. Press the UP button to see the other programming options.

Note: The days of the week shown on the display will be programmed simultaneously.
The screens are listed below.

From any of the screens above, you can press the RIGHT button to begin entering your program schedule. The days shown on the display will all be programmed simultaneously.

Once the RIGHT button is pressed, MORN blinks.
Use the UP or DOWN button to select a different period (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE).

Press RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Transition time hour blinks. Use the UP or DOWN button to select a different hour.
Press RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Transition time minutes blink. Use the UP or DOWN button to select different minutes.

Press RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Heat set temperature displays. Use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the heat set temperature.
Press RIGHT button to advance to the next screen. Cool set temperature displays. Use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the cool set temperature.

Repeat above steps to program the four periods per day.
When the program schedule is complete, press and hold the PROG and RIGHT buttons (pressed simultaneously) in for 2 seconds to return to the OFF mode.

Lockout Feature

The SC3000L has a button lockout feature so the mode cannot be changed and the temperature adjustment is limited. Select the appropriate lockout from Configuration Mode Settings of this guide.

To activate the LOC feature:

1. Simultaneously press the PROG, RIGHT and UP buttons for 10 seconds.
2. LOC will display and the lockout function will be enabled. To deactivate the LOC feature, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

Factory Preprogramming

The SC3000L comes preprogrammed with the following schedule:

Personal Program Schedule

Use the following personal program schedule to record your settings

SimpleSet Field Programming

This feature is used for transferring configuration and program schedule from the master to the target thermostat. All thermostats for a job can be mounted and powered up. Configure and program one thermostat. This will be the master. The master will be used to copy the program to the rest of the thermostats.

Preparing the master to Send:

1. The master must be powered with 2 "AAA" batteries.
2. Verify the master thermostat is in OFF mode. Slide system switch to center position.
3. Remove cover of the master thermostat by gently pulling near one of the corners at the top of the thermostat.
4. Press the UP and DOWN buttons and CONFIG switch simultaneously for 5 seconds.
5. The OUT screen displays indicating the master thermostat is ready to transfer data.
   Note: Press the UP and DOWN buttons and CONFIG switch simultaneously for 5 seconds to exit from data transfer mode and to return the master to the OFF mode.
   
6. Connect the master to the target using the 3 wire connector. Attach one end to the Master's FP pins and the other end to the Target's FP pins.
   Note: Target thermostat must be powered with 2 "AAA" batteries for field programming to occur
   When the connection has been made correctly, the master thermostat will power up and the target will count from 5 down to 1. It will then display LOC confirming the data has been saved in memory.
   When all target thermostats have been completed, reinstall the master thermostat.
   Press the UP and DOWN buttons and the CONFIG switch simultaneously for 5 seconds to exit from the data transfer mode and to return the master thermostat to the OFF mode.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Remedy
No display	Check batteries; display is blank when batteries are not present or are dead
System fan does not come on properly	Verify wiring is correct, check Gas/Electric jumper position
Program schedule activates at the wrong time	Check time (AM/PM) set on thermostat (see "Setting the Time,")
Thermostat turns on and off too frequently	Adjust temperature differential (see "Configuration Mode Settings,")
Thermostat does not follow program	Verify it is operating in Program mode (PROG displays); check time (AM/PM); check if in 2-hour Hold mode
Fan runs continuously	Check Fan Auto/On switch, continuous fan operation in ON position
on display	Batteries need to be replaced
Problem not listed above	Press reset button once*

* Reset Button Function: Time, day and program/non-program changed to last saved settings (saved after program or configuration change), configuration and program unchanged, ASC timer reset to 0.

Important Safety Information

Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing, cleaning, or removing thermostat.

• This thermostat is for 24 VAC/VDC applications only; do not use on voltages over 30 VAC/VDC
• Do not short across terminals of gas valve or system control to test operation; this will damage your thermostat and void your warranty
• All wiring must conform to local and national electrical and building codes
• Do not use air conditioning when the outdoor temperature is below 50 degrees; this can damage your A/C system and cause personal injuries
• Use this thermostat only as described in this manual