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Owon PCT 523-W-TY Quick Start Manual

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Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
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  • Page 1 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Important Information FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURY OR DAMAGE. In some regions, a professional installation may be necessary. Check your local regulations and building codes before undertaking any electrical work, as permits and/or professional installation might be legally required.
  • Page 3 In the box Wi-Fi Backplate Trim Plate Thermostat To Control Board To Thermostat C-Wire Remote Screws Drywall Plugs Adapter Zone Sensor (x2) (x2) (optional) (optional) Wire Labels User Guide Phillips Flat head screwdriver screwdriver...
  • Page 4 These tools will help with installation A drill with a 3/16-inch drill bit A pencil Pliers and wire strippers...
  • Page 5 Step 1. Turn off the power Locate the power switch for the HVAC system and turn it off. This step is important for your safety and the safety of your home. Once the power is off, try adjusting your old thermostat to double check that the system is off.

  • Page 6: Step 3. Compatibility Check

    Step 3. Compatibility Check A. High Voltage 110VAC 120VAC 240VAC If you see any of these indicators on the back of your old thermostat, it indicates that your system is high voltage, which may not be compatible. B. C-Wire • The thermostat requires a C wire for power. Check if there is a wire connected to the C terminal on your old thermostat.
  • Page 7 Step 4. Take a photo of your old wiring It's important to have a photo of your old wiring, just in case you need to return the wiring to the way it was before. RC RH G C O/B RC RH G C O/B Step 5.
  • Page 8 Step 6. Check which set of labels you will be using Some thermostats have 2 sets of terminal labels, one for heat pump and one for conventional. If you only have one set of labels, please skip this step and jump to page 10.
  • Page 9 You can also identify it by the colors of wire with W and O/B labels. Conventional AUX/E Heat Pump • If it is orange, please use the heat pump wire labels or the set of wires that includes the "O/B" label. Conventional AUX/E Heat Pump...
  • Page 10 Step 7. Label your wires Use the provided Wire Labels (White background) to tag each wire accordingly. If you have two sets of terminal labels, please select the correct one. RC RH G C O/B Special labels: If your old thermostat has wires connected to the following terminals, you need to pay special attention when tagging them: If you are Heat Pump system If you are Conventional system...
  • Page 11 CHECKPOINT: C-WIRE Do you see any wire connected to the C terminal on your old thermostat? RC RH G C O/B Continue to the Go to PAGE 18 NEXT PAGE...
  • Page 12 Install the thermostat with a C wire Step 8. Disconnect wires Loosen each terminal and disconnect the wires from your old thermostat. Don't let your wiring fall back into the wall after you disconnect them. C O/B RC RH G Step 9.
  • Page 13 Step 10. Pull the wires through the backplate Mark where the screws will go. Use the bubble level to make sure the thermostat is straight. If you need to drill new holes in your wall, remove the backplate before doing so. Step 11.

  • Page 14: Step 12. Connect The Wires

    Step 12. Connect the wires Press the terminal block levers down to insert each labelled wire to the matching slot in your backplate. You can refer to the wiring diagram on page Tug on the wires gently to ensure they are secured. After all the wires are inserted, tuck them neatly back into the wall.
  • Page 15 • If you only have one R wire (That includes R, Rc, and Rh), connect it to Rc terminal. • If you have E wire (Emergency Heat) E wire W2 terminal Step 13. Take a photo of your new wiring It's important to have a photo of your new wiring.
  • Page 16 Step 15. Attach the thermostat faceplate Gently press your Thermostat faceplate onto the backplate until it clicks into place. Step 16. Power on your system Back to your power switch to turn your HVAC system's power back on.
  • Page 17 Once powered up, the thermostat's screen will light up and display 'Hi'. Please go to page 34 to set up the thermostat.
  • Page 18 Install the thermostat without a C wire (Optional) Your wiring requires a C-Wire Adapter If you don’t have it, please contact the seller. To Control Board To Thermostat Step 8. Go to your HVAC system Take your C-Wire Adapter, wire labels, screwdriver, your smartphone, and go to your HVAC system.
  • Page 19 Step 9. Remove the cover Look for screws or tabs to remove the cover to find the control board. It will have wires with the same terminal labels and colors as your thermostat wiring. Step 10. Take a photo of your wiring Take a photo of the wires connected to the terminals of the control board.
  • Page 20 Step 11. Label the wires on control board Use the included wire labels (Black background) to tag 4 wires going to your thermostat: R (or Rc or Rh), Y/Y1, G, W/W1 Label the wires at your thermostat. O/B O/B Label the wires at your control board. You might need these if you are installing with a Power Module.
  • Page 21 Step 13. Connect labelled wires to the C-Wire Adapter One at a time, connect the wires with matching labels to each terminal on Adapter. Once all wires are connected, gently tug each one to ensure they're secure. Step 14. Connect the Adapter to the control board Connect the 5 white Adapter wires to the corresponding terminal on the control board.
  • Page 22 Step 15. Close the cover panel Make sure you close the cover panel securely and return to your thermostat. Note: Most HVAC systems have a safety switch will not start if the cover panel is not secure.
  • Page 23 Step 16. Disconnect wires Loosen each terminal and disconnect the wires from your old thermostat. Don't let your wiring fall back into the wall after you disconnect them. RC RH G C O/B Step 17. Remove your old wall plate Unscrew the old thermostat from the wall.
  • Page 24 Step 18. Pull the wires through the backplate Mark where the screws will go. Use the bubble level to make sure the thermostat is straight. If you need to drill new holes in your wall, remove the backplate before doing so. Step 19.
  • Page 25 Step 20. Connect the wires Press the terminal block levers down to insert each labelled wire to the matching slot in your backplate. You can refer to the wiring diagram on page Tug on the wires gently to ensure they are secured. After all the wires are inserted, tuck them neatly back into the wall.
  • Page 26 • If you have more than one R wire (That includes R, Rc, and Rh), connect them as follows: Wires you have Wire to Rc Terminal Wire to Rh Terminal Rc, Rh Rc, R Rh, R • If you only have one R wire (That includes R, Rc, and Rh), connect it to Rc terminal.
  • Page 27 Step 22. Check for air drafts Air drafts can affect temperature readings. If you feel a draft, seal the hole in the wall. Step 23. Attach the thermostat faceplate Gently press your Thermostat faceplate onto the backplate until it clicks into place.
  • Page 28 Step 24. Power on your system Back to your power switch to turn your HVAC system's power back on. Once powered up, the thermostat's screen will light up and display 'Hi'. Please go to page 34 to set up the thermostat.

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring diagrams Thermostat Connectors: Terminals What it means 24VAC power from cooling transformer 24VAC primary for heating 24VAC common 1st stage Primary heating relay in conventional system / Auxiliary or Alternative 1st stage heat in heat pump system 2nd stage Secondary heating relay in conventional system / Auxiliary or Alternative 2nd stage heat in heat pump system / Emergency heat 1st stage Primary compressor contactor...
  • Page 30 Below are the wiring diagrams for common HVAC equipment. Conventional 2 Stage Heating Conventional 2 Stage Heating, 2 Stage Cooling...
  • Page 31 2 Stage Heat Pump with 2 Stage Aux Heat 2 Stage Heat Pump with Aux Heat and Emergency Heat...
  • Page 32 Dual Fuel - 2 Stage Heat pump, 2 Stage Heat C-Wire Adapter wiring Control Board To Control Board To Thermostat...
  • Page 33 Setup 1. Download the Smart Life app on App Store or Google Play. 2. Open Smart Life app to create an App account, then click the 'Scan' button in the upper right corner of the App Home page. 3. Scan the following QR code to configure the network.

  • Page 34: Using Your Thermostat

    Using your thermostat Cool / Heat / Fan Settings icon Info icon Auto mode Lock icon Avg. temp icon Running status Down Up button button Air vent for temp measurement Settings Page Toggle Further description • Lock icon Appears when using the App to disable specific functions •...
  • Page 35 • Avg. temp icon Displayed when more than one sensor is involved in the temperature calculation • Info icon The status gives the following information: Status What it means Green LED blinking Wait for Wi-Fi pairing Device is connected to the router, but Red LED solid on failed to connect to the cloud.
  • Page 36 Adding your Sensor (Optional) 1. Open the Smart Life app and go to Settings. 2. Find the Sensor option and tap on it. 3. Tap the + icon in the top right corner. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to add the sensor. Link Alexa and Google Assistant 1.

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