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  • Page 1 VX4 Wireless Series User Guide Wireless Energy Management Thermostat with Built-in Occupancy Sensor and External HVAC Controller...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................6 SKUs Referenced in this Manual ...................7-12 Equipment Nomenclature ......................13 Installation Considerations......................14 Network Installation (SKUs ending in ‘XMF’) ............15 Notice ............................... 15 Connecting the Antenna Module..................... 16 Connecting the Ethernet Cable....................16 Powering the Server ......................... 16 Configuring the Online Connection Kit .................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Setting the Mesh ID .......................... 32 Entering the Room Number ......................33 Configuring the Equipment Type..................... 34 Configuring Energy Savings Settings ..................35 Setting the Thermostat Clock ....................36 Testing the Thermostat ........................37 Replacing Thermostat Batteries ....................38 Configuration &...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Custom Energy Savings Settings ..............53-103 Energy Settings Index ........................53 Using the Thermostat Settings Screens ................. 54-66 01 – FAN CONTROL MODE ........................67 02 – 1 STAGE DIFFERENTIAL - HEAT ....................68 03 – 2 STAGE DIFFERENTIAL - HEAT....................69 04 –...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 32 – AUTO FAN SPEED 1ST STAGE DIFFERENTIAL ..............98 33 – AUTO FAN SPEED 2ND STAGE DIFFERENTIAL ..............99 34 – TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION ....................100 35 – AUTOMODE TYPE ..........................101 36 – HUMIDITY CONTROL IN OCCUPIED ROOM ..............102 37 – HEAT EQUIPMENT LOCKOUT ....................103 Troubleshooting ......................104 Restoring Factory Settings ........................104 Specific Applications ....................105...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Verdant VX Series Energy Management Thermostats deliver unprecedented energy savings without compromising the comfort of occupants. An integrated occupancy sensor uses a combination of motion and thermal sensing technologies for accurate occupancy detection. Reliable occupancy detection allows for energy savings when rooms are unoccupied. Energy saving presets eliminate the guesswork and make it easy to adjust the energy saving settings.
  • Page 7: Skus Referenced In This Manual

    Introduction SKUs Referenced in this Manual This user guide includes instructions on how to install each of the following compatible SKUs. Product Type SKU(s) Description VX4 Wireless Energy Management Thermostat PIR VX4-TW-B Occupancy Detection, Black VX4 Wireless Energy Management Thermostat PIR VX4-HW-B Occupancy Detection, Line Voltage, Black VX4 Wireless Energy Management Thermostat PIR...
  • Page 8 Introduction SKUs Referenced in this Manual (cont’d) Product Type SKU(s) Description VX4 Wireless Energy Management Thermostat PIR NETWORKED VX4 VX4-TW-B-TCAB- Occupancy Detection, Black, Toshiba Carrier VRF, with THERMOSTATS Wireless Web Based Remote Management VX4 Wireless Smart 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, VX4-NTW-B Black VX4 Wireless Smart 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, VX4-NHW-B...
  • Page 9 Introduction SKUs Referenced in this Manual (cont’d) Product Type SKU(s) Description VX4 Wireless Smart 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, VX4-NTW-B-LG- Black, LG VRF, with Wireless Web Based Remote Management All Verdant VX Series thermostats are available in Black or White. For White thermostats, replace the letter "B"...
  • Page 10 Introduction SKUs Referenced in this Manual (cont’d) Product Type SKU(s) Description ACC-AZA-D Daikin Integration - Verdant Inverter/VRF ZX-AOS VX3, VX4 & ZX Wireless Occupancy Sensor VX3, VX4 & ZX Wireless Exterior Door / Window Sensor ZX-DWS Remote Sensors With Magnet ZX-TWS VX3, VX4 &...
  • Page 11: Equipment Nomenclature

    Introduction Equipment Nomenclature Before you begin installing Verdant equipment, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the various components that may be included in your shipment. VX Thermostat & HVAC Controller Online Connection Kit Door/Window Sensor Occupancy Sensor Adaptor for VRF Systems High Voltage Control Card (HVCC)
  • Page 12: Installation Considerations

    Introduction Installation Considerations Selecting the appropriate installation location of the thermostat and any accessories is crucial to the proper operation of your Verdant energy management system. The following guidelines should be adhered to in all cases; THE THERMOSTAT’S OCCUPANCY SENSOR SHOULD FACE THE BED AREA OF THE ROOM OR THE AREA WHERE THE OCCUPANT WILL SPEND THE MOST TIME.
  • Page 13: Network Installation (Skus Ending In 'Xmf')

    Network Installation NOTICE TO ENABLE NETWORKING CAPABILITIES OF THE VX THERMOSTAT, REFER TO THE “NETWORK INSTALLATION” SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION OF THE NETWORKED THERMOSTATS, ENSURE THE ONLINE CONNECTION KIT IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET. CONFIRM THE ONLINE CONNECTION KIT IS COMMUNICATING PROPERLY WITH THE CLOUD SERVICE BY CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1 877 318 1823.
  • Page 14 Network Installation Connecting Wireless Receiver To Power supply To Internet Router/Switch Screw Antenna (1) onto Wireless Receiver (2) Connect Wireless Receiver (2) to Server (4) using supplied USB cable (3) Affix Wireless Receiver (2) to wall with double sided adhesive tape Orient Antenna (1) to point upwards to the closest room in which a thermostat will be installed Connect Server (4) to the LAN port with the supplied RJ-45 cable (5)
  • Page 15: Configuring The Online Connection Kit

    Network Installation Configuring Online Connection Kit Ensure Online Connection Kit is receiving an IP from a DHCP server. NOTE: it is not recommended to use a public IP Ensure MAC address is properly Whitelisted if it needs to bypass a login (splash) page to reach the internet NOTE: MAC address is printed on a white sticker on bottom of Online Connection Kit.
  • Page 16: Hvac Controller Installation

    HVAC Controller Installation Introduction Verdant HVAC Controllers enable wireless thermostat control of most HVAC units. The HVAC Controller has relay 24VAC outputs, analog 0-10VDC outputs, and digital data (RS485) outputs to allow for control of virtually any HVAC unit. The illustration below indicates the various ports available on the HVAC Controller. Refer to the appropriate page in this manual for wiring instructions for your specific HVAC unit.
  • Page 17: Installing The Hvac Controller In 24Vac Relay Units

    HVAC Controller Installation Installing HVAC Controller in 24VAC Relay Units Power Off HVAC unit Mount HVAC Controller inside HVAC unit Use supplied wire harness to connect HVAC Controller to HVAC unit If applicable, set the unit to External Thermostat (Class 2) mode. Consult the HVAC unit documentation to determine how to set the unit to External Thermostat mode.
  • Page 18 HVAC Controller Installation Using Universal Input and Output Ports of HVAC Controller The J6 port has three universal inputs, three universal outputs, and a ground. It functions in conjunction with the J2 jumper port and the J3 standard relay port. In cases where the standard 24 VAC relays of port J3 cannot control part of or all the analog controlled fan or heating/cooling modes of a specific HVAC system, the J6 port may be used to enable control of such a fan or mode (heating/cooling) or both...
  • Page 19: Using The Hvac Controller To Power A Wireless Thermostat

    HVAC Controller Installation Using HVAC Controller to Power Wireless Thermostat (Optional) The J11 port on the HVAC Controller may be used to supply 12VDC power to a wireless thermostat, if desired. Use the supplied wire harness to connect the J11 port to the back of the wireless thermostat 12VDC Output (J11 Port)
  • Page 20: Using The Hvac Controller's Dry Contacts To Control External Devices

    HVAC Controller Installation Using HVAC Controller’s Dry Contacts to Control External Devices The J9 port on HVAC Controller can be used as a dry contact for control of external devices such as lighting relays and dampers. Refer to application notes for more information.
  • Page 21: Thermostat Installation

    Thermostat Installation Mounting Thermostat to Wall Select appropriate installation location for thermostat per below: THE THERMOSTAT’S OCCUPANCY SENSOR SHOULD FACE THE BED AREA OF THE ROOM OR AREA WHERE OCCUPANT WILL SPEND THE MOST TIME. THE THERMOSTAT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE VICINITY OF LARGE METAL STRUCTURES OR SURFACES INCLUDING METAL AIR DUCTING.
  • Page 22: Optional Sensor Installation

    Optional Sensor Installation Select appropriate installation location With faceplate removed, place sensor on wall in installation location and mark location for drilling holes for two mounting screws OCCUPANCY SENSORS SHOULD FACE THE DESIRED OCCUPANCY DETECTION AREA. Drill two 3/16” holes in wall and insert two wall anchors Use two screws to securely mount sensor to the wall Insert one AAA alkaline battery into compartment (wireless sensors only)
  • Page 23: Voltage Adaptor Installation (Optional)

    Voltage Adaptor Installation Installing Voltage Adaptor (Motor less than 1/10HP) Fan Coil Adaptors (FCA) are used in applications where the Fan Coil Unit (FCU) in the controlled space has components, such as the fan motor or heating / cooling valves, that use a line voltage or a voltage exceeding 30VAC. Where the Horsepower Rating of the Motor is less than 1/10 HP, the solution will include the FCA and the Metal Oxide Varistor used as control or compensation elements to provide optimal operating conditions and protect against excessive...
  • Page 24: Motor Greater Than 1/10Hp

    Voltage Adaptor Installation Installing Voltage Adaptor (Motor Greater than 1/10HP) Where the Horsepower Rating of the Motor is greater than 1/10 HP, the solution will include the FCA and two relays.
  • Page 25: Thermostat Details

    Thermostat Details Thermostat Buttons SYSTEM MODE Cycle between UP | DOWN AUTO | HEAT | COOL | OFF Increase | Decrease values SETTINGS FAN MODE ROOM TEMPERATURE/ SETPOINT Change F | C Activate Scheduler OCCUPANCY SENSOR *In AUTO Mode, cycle between ON | OFF. In MANUAL mode, Cycle between OFF | HEAT | COOL...
  • Page 26: Thermostat Screen

    Thermostat Screen Understanding Display Screen Icons...
  • Page 27: Thermostat Configuration

    Thermostat Configuration Configuring Thermostat Prerequisites: During installation training with your support agent you will be provided with: Mesh ID (provided by Verdant Support), Room Number, Time, and Equipment Code. For VRF insert one jumper into function selection pins 2 and 3 of and another jumper in pins 5 and 6 at J5 on the control card.
  • Page 28 Thermostat Configuration Pairing Thermostat with HVAC Controller Each wireless thermostat must be paired with an individual HVAC Controller during installation. The thermostat will search for the closest HVAC Controller and display the unique HVAC Controller ID. The HVAC Controller ID is located on the case of the HVAC Controller.
  • Page 29 Thermostat Configuration Set MESH ID For networked installations, a unique MESH ID is associated to each Online Connection Kit and is provided by your technical support agent during the installation training (also be found labeled on device). For properties using a single Online Connection Kit, each thermostat may be linked to MESH ID 0001.
  • Page 30: Entering The Room Number

    Thermostat Configuration Entering Room Number Enter room number by changing characters on screen. Available characters include digits 0-9 and letters A-F. To distinguish between two or more thermostats in the same unit, enter as follows: Thermostat 1: 00100 Thermostat 2: 0100A Press UP | DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the value Press FAN button to advance to the next digit Press SETTINGS button to advance to next menu...
  • Page 31 Thermostat Configuration Configuring Equipment Settings Enter equipment code by changing digits on the screen. Press UP | DOWN buttons to increase or decrease the value Press FAN button to advance to next equipment setting Press SETTINGS button to advance to next menu NOTE: *default setting Digit Digit #1...
  • Page 32: Configuring Energy Savings Settings

    Thermostat Configuration Configuring Energy Saving Settings Press UP | DOWN buttons to increase or decrease energy savings preset Press SETTINGS button to advance to next menu *default setting Preset Energy Savings Presets E-0* Energy Savings Off - No Temperature Setback Lowest Energy Savings Lower Energy Savings Standard Energy Savings...
  • Page 33 Thermostat Configuration Set Thermostat Clock Set thermostat clock to current time in 24h format. Press UP | DOWN buttons to increase or decrease digits Press FAN button to advance to next digit Press SETTINGS button once to go to current room temperature screen. Setup is now complete SETTING CORRECT TIME IS CRUCIAL FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THERMOSTAT.
  • Page 34: Testing The Thermostat

    Thermostat Configuration Testing Thermostat Following thermostat configuration, test if the thermostat is controlling the HVAC unit. Ensure thermostat is powered and faceplate is affixed Press DOWN button to change temperature set point below current room temperature to confirm thermostat initiates cooling Press UP button to change temperature set point above current room temperature to confirm thermostat initiates heating Change fan speed by touching FAN button to verify thermostat is controlling...
  • Page 35: Thermostat Maintenance

    Thermostat Maintenance Replacing Thermostat Batteries The low battery indicator is displayed on thermostat screen when necessary to replace batteries. Under normal operating conditions, new brand-name alkaline batteries last for approximately 18 months. Replace batteries every 16 months to ensure continuous thermostat operation.
  • Page 36: Activating A Sensor

    Configuring & Managing Accessories Activating a Sensor Remove the faceplate from the sensor to be paired Insert two AAA alkaline batteries into each sensor Press button inside sensor to make sensor discoverable Navigate to “Pairing a Sensor” on page 39 NOTE: The sensor(s) will remain discoverable for five (5) minutes after pressing the button inside the device.
  • Page 37: Pairing A Sensor

    Configuring & Managing Accessories Pairing a Sensor Ensure thermostat and HVAC unit are powered and thermostat faceplate is removed. The thermostat configuration screens have a 30-second time-out. If no action is taken within this time, the thermostat exits configuration settings. Press and hold SYSTEM MODE and FAN buttons on thermostat to access Mesh ID screen Press and hold SYSTEM MODE and FAN buttons again until type appears...
  • Page 38: Verifying Sensor Connection Status And Unlinking Sensors

    Configuring & Managing Accessories Verifying Sensor Connection Status and Unlinking Sensors NOTE: Thermostat and HVAC unit must be powered Remove faceplate from thermostat Press and hold SYSTEM MODE and FAN buttons until MESH ID appears on the screen Press and hold SYSTEM MODE and FAN buttons again until type appears on screen Press SETTINGS button again until SENS appears on the screen Press SETTINGS button.
  • Page 39: Configuring The Functionality Of A Sensor

    Configuring & Managing Accessories Configuring Functionality of Sensor The thermostat allows the user to choose the functionality of a sensor. Use the table below to configure the desired functionality. For example, if sensor is intended to be used as Occupancy Sensor, OCC value must be set to 1. NOTE: OCC default setting = 0 Press SETTINGS button to select sensor Press SETTINGS button to move to Occupancy Sensor configuration screen...
  • Page 40 Configuring & Managing Accessories Press SETTINGS button to configure Door Switch functionality (dsx). Door switch functionality should be set to Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) depending on reed switch Press SETTINGS button to configure Temperature Sensor functionality (rtx) Press SETTINGS button to move to ADD screen Press FAN button to finalize pairing...
  • Page 41: Completing The Sensor Setup

    Configuring & Managing Accessories Completing Sensor Setup The thermostat will countdown from thirty (30) seconds. If the sensor has successfully paired, the thermostat will display SUCC. If the sensor did not pair successfully, the display will read FAIL, and the prodecure must be repeated. Press SYSTEM MODE button to exit sensor setup screen Repeat Sensor setup as many times as necessary...
  • Page 42: Unit Specific Applications

    Unit Specific Applications Installing HVAC Controller for Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US VRF Units Power Off HVAC Unit Mount HVAC Controller inside of HVAC unit Connect one end of wire harness to J4 port on HVAC Controller Insert one jumper into function selection pins 2 and 3 of and another jumper in pins 5 and 6 at J5 on the control card.
  • Page 43 Unit Specific Applications Configuring Equipment Settings for Mitsubishi/Trane VRF Units Enter equipment code 7703 by changing digits on screen. Press FAN button to advance to the next equipment setting Press UP | DOWN buttons to increase or decrease value to 7703 Press SETTINGS button to advance to next menu...
  • Page 44 Unit Specific Applications Installing HVAC Controller for LG VRF Units Power Off HVAC Unit Mount HVAC Controller inside of HVAC unit Connect one end of wire harness to J4 port on HVAC Controller Insert one jumper into function selection pins 2 and 3 of J5. Insert another jumper in pins 5 and 6.
  • Page 45 Unit Specific Applications Configuring Equipment Settings for LG VRF & Inverter PTAC Units If LG Inverter PTACs are being controlled, enter equipment code 7713 by changing digits on screen. If LG VRFs are being controlled, enter equipment code 7723. Press FAN button to advance to the next equipment setting Press UP | DOWN buttons to increase or decrease value to 7703 | 7723 Press SETTINGS button to advance to next menu...
  • Page 46 Unit Specific Applications Installing HVAC Controller for GE Units This procedure is only required if the unit’s Make Up Air will be driven by the thermostat. Power Off HVAC Unit Mount HVAC Controller inside of HVAC unit Insert GE specific wire harnesses into corresponding J3 (controls) and J9 (occupancy) ports of HVAC controller Insert other end of J3 harness into unit’s External Thermostat Connector terminal and J9 harness into unit’s CDC terminal...
  • Page 47 Unit Specific Applications Configuring Equipment Settings for GE V12 Units Enter equipment code 1812 by changing digits on screen. Press FAN button to advance to the next equipment setting Press UP | DOWN buttons to increase or decrease value to 1812 Press SETTINGS button to advance to next menu...
  • Page 48: Configuring Occupancy Relay Output

    Unit Specific Applications Configuring Occupancy Relay Output for GE Units If unit’s Make Up Air will be controlled by thermostat, occupancy output must be set to Normally Open (NO). From room temperature screen, press and hold the SYSTEM MODE and FAN button to reach n0001 screen Press SETTINGS button to advance to room number screen Press SETTINGS button to advance to equipment code screen...
  • Page 49: Application Notes

    Application Notes A comprehensive list of published application notes can be found at www.verdant.co/resources/application-notes. Applications include (among others): Energy Savings Settings Scheduler Door-lock ZigBee Integrated Solution Demand Response Hilton Connected Room IHG Studio Occupancy Based Lighting Control Advanced Lighting Application: ZigBee Controlled Switch and socket from LEVITON...
  • Page 50: Custom Energy Savings Settings

    Custom Energy Savings Settings If you do not want to use one of the energy saving presets detailed in Appendix 1, you can enter the custom energy savings settings. Accessing Custom Energy Savings Settings Ensure thermostat is powered and faceplate removed Press and hold CONFIG button to access Mesh ID screen Press SETTINGS button to navigate to Energy Saving Settings screen From Energy Savings Settings screen, press and hold CONFIG button until...
  • Page 51: Using The Thermostat Settings Screens

    Custom Energy Savings Settings Using Thermostat Settings Screens SETTING VALUE SETTING INDEX Use UP | DOWN buttons to select desired index setting Press CONFIG button to edit value of index setting Use the UP | DOWN buttons to change setting value (see Custom energy saving settings section for more info and Min-Max values) Press FAN button to temporarily store setting value Press FAN button to save profile and exit Custom Energy Savings Settings...
  • Page 52: Custom Energy Savings Settings

    Custom Energy Savings Settings Default value: enabled Allows for setting of cooling and heating set points at Range: 7 days varying times throughout the day. The scheduler is enabled by default and let’s the user set cooling and heating setpoints for different times for each day of the week.
  • Page 53 Custom Energy Savings Settings Scheduler Firmware version 1130 and higher is required for Scheduler feature. Ensure thermostat is powered and operational NOTE: Below illustration is an example. Temperature and fan mode can differ. Press SETTINGS button until temperature value shows Press SETTINGS again to activate scheduler and show current status ( n or y) Use the UP | DOWN button to select desired status...
  • Page 54 Custom Energy Savings Settings Press SETTINGS button to navigate to first event of the week. Use Up / Down arrows to set event time. NOTE: below example shows setting for second event. Press SETTINGS button to display Set and press Fan button to select necessary day of the week.
  • Page 55 Custom Energy Savings Settings Use UP | DOWN buttons to set cooling temperature to desired setpoint and press SETTINGS button. Use UP | DOWN arrows to set heating setpoint. NOTE: press ON | OFF button at anytime to exit scheduler menu. Repeat Step 5 until all desired events are scheduled...
  • Page 56 Custom Energy Savings Settings Door Lock Integration Door Lock integration can be via 1-Way Communication or 2-Way Communication. • 1-Way application: Door locks must be networked and communicating with a Door Lock Management System for thermostat integration • 2-Way application: thermostat acts as the network. Door locks are not required to be networked.
  • Page 57 Custom Energy Savings Settings Press DOWN button to display Add and then press SETTINGS button to display select list. Press DOWN button until desired lock platform shows (oni or kaba) and then press SETTINGS (below example only) Allow countdown to complete until screen displays Found[1-8].
  • Page 58 Custom Energy Savings Settings Use DOWN button to scroll through found devices with EuI_[lockid]_255 format. NOTE • Dorma locks display as lock’s respective short ZigBee ID • Onity locks display as lock’s respective serial number. Press SETTINGS to select and display -cFg_[lockid]_255 Press DOWN one time to display the 1tag screen.
  • Page 59 Custom Energy Savings Settings Use UP | DOWN buttons to select a tag number (typically 001) and then press SETTINGS to set and display cfg_[lockid]_[tag] 10. Press DOWN button 2 times to display Acc and then press SETTINGS to accept and re-display Found screen 11.
  • Page 60 Custom Energy Savings Settings Demand Response Demand Response (DR) is a resource for balancing power supply and demand by allowing consumers options to reduce or shift their energy consumption away from peak periods. How it works • Enroll: Tenant or Property owner opt in to recieve DR events •...
  • Page 61 Custom Energy Savings Settings Lighting Integration The thermostat uses built-in infrared motion sensors in conjunction with a wired occupancy sensor to scan a room for occupancy. An auxiliary output provides a binary signal according to real-time occupancy status in the room. The auxiliary output is wired to a 24VAC relay installed on the lighting circuit;...
  • Page 62 Custom Energy Savings Settings Setting Index...
  • Page 63 Custom Energy Savings Settings Setting Index...
  • Page 64: Fan Control Mode

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 01 – FAN CONTROL MODE Default value: 00 00: AUTOMATIC - fan runs only when Range: 00-01 there is a demand for heating or air conditioning 01: CONTINUOUS - fan runs continuously when thermostat is on...
  • Page 65: St Stage Differential - Heat

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 02 – 1 STAGE DIFFERENTIAL - HEAT Default value: 0.5F Select number of degrees thermostat Range: 0.2F - 3.0F has to sense between automatic changeover temperature for heat and room temperature before a call for 1st stage heating is initiated.
  • Page 66: Nd Stage Differential - Heat

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 03 – 2 STAGE DIFFERENTIAL - HEAT Default value: 2.0F Select difference between 1st stage Range: 1.0F - 2.0F heating and 2nd stage heating initiation. This also applies as the 3rd and 4th stage differential on top of the 2nd when there are more than 2 stages.
  • Page 67: 1St Stage Differential - Cool

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 04 – 1ST STAGE DIFFERENTIAL - COOL Default value: 0.5F Select number of degrees thermostat Range: 0.2F - 3.0F has to sense between automatic changeover temperature for cool and room temperature before a call for 1st stage cooling is initiated.
  • Page 68: Incidental Occupancy Threshold

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 05 – INCIDENTAL OCCUPANCY THRESHOLD Default value: 5 minutes Select minimum period of time (in minutes) for which Range: 0 - 60 minutes occupancy needs to be detected to enter guest occupancy mode. When occupancy is detected, thermostat will switch to occupied mode for a duration of Incidental Occupancy Threshold selected.
  • Page 69: Night Occupancy Threshold

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 06 – NIGHT OCCUPANCY THRESHOLD Default value: 1 minute Select minimum period of time (in minutes) for Range: 0 - 60 minutes which occupancy needs to be detected to consider the room occupied during the Night Occupancy period.
  • Page 70: Forced 2Nd Stage Heating

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 07 – FORCED 2ND STAGE HEATING Default value: 30 minutes Select a number of minutes 1st stage heating will run Range: 0 - 60 minutes before 2nd stage heating is automatically initiated if the guest set point is not reached and the 2nd stage heating is not initiated through differential settings.
  • Page 71: Night Occupancy Start

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 08 – NIGHT OCCUPANCY START Default value: 21 hours Select the start time (24-hour clock) for Night Range: 0 - 23 hours Occupancy If occupancy is detected for a period of time longer than the Night Occupancy Threshold during Night Occupancy period, the thermostat will disable the occupancy sensor and consider the room occupied until the end of the Night Occupancy period.
  • Page 72: Night Occupancy End

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 09 – NIGHT OCCUPANCY END Default value: 9 hours Select time (24-hour clock) for Night Occupancy to Range: 0 - 23 hours end. The time of day the Night Occupancy ends and the thermostat switches back to the room sensing settings chosen in the other occupancy modes.
  • Page 73: Temperature Recovery Time

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 10 – TEMPERATURE RECOVERY TIME Default value: 25 minutes Select the maximum time allowed for a HVAC unit Range: 0 - 60 minutes to attain temperature as defined by Heat and Cool Recovery Temperature; Temperature Recovery Time selected and the actual temperature recovery ability of the HVAC unit are used to calculate setback temperatures.
  • Page 74: Recovery Temperature - Heat

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 11 – RECOVERY TEMPERATURE - HEAT Default value: 67F Select room temperature in °F that a HVAC unit Range: 62F - 82F will have to attain within the selected Temperature Recovery Time when there is a need for heating. If recovery is disabled (Temperature Recovery Time set to 0) or if setback temperatures have not yet been calculated, the Recovery Temperature - Heat value...
  • Page 75: Temperature Setback Delay

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 12 – TEMPERATURE SETBACK DELAY Default value: 20 Select the time delay (in minutes) for which the minutes room that is in the guest occupancy mode needs to Range: 0 - 120 minutes be unoccupied before the temperature setback is initiated.
  • Page 76: Minimum Setback Temperature - Heat

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 13 – MINIMUM SETBACK TEMPERATURE - HEAT Default value: 64F Select Minimum Setback Temperature in °F. Range: 52F - 72F Setback temperature is calculated by measuring HVAC unit’s ability to attain Recovery Temperature - Heat”within Temperature Recovery Time. If recovery is disabled (Temperature Recovery Time is set to 0) or if setback temperatures have not yet been calculated, the Recovery Temperature - Heat value...
  • Page 77: Maximum Setback Temperature

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 14 – MAXIMUM SETBACK TEMPERATURE Default value: 78F Select the Maximum Setback Temperature in °F. Range: 72F - 92F Setback temperature is calculated by measuring HVAC unit’s ability to attain Recovery Temperature - Cool within Temperature Recovery Time. If recovery is disabled (Temperature Recovery Time is set to 0) or if setback temperatures have not yet been calculated, the Maximum Setback Temperature value...
  • Page 78: Recovery Temperature - Cool

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 15 – RECOVERY TEMPERATURE - COOL Default value: 74F Select the room temperature in °F that a HVAC unit Range: 62F - 82F will have to attain within the selected Temperature Recovery Time when there is a need for air conditioning.
  • Page 79: Minimum Set Point

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 16 – MINIMUM SET POINT Default value: 66F Select the minimum set point in °F that a guest can Range: 64F - 84F select.
  • Page 80: Maximum Set Point

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 17 – MAXIMUM SET POINT Default value: 78F Select the maximum set point in °F that a guest can Range: 60F - 82F select.
  • Page 81: Temperature Control Mode

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 18 – TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODE Default value: AUTOMATIC Select Temperature Control Mode: Range: 00 - 01 00: MANUAL - Allows users to select HEAT only or COOL only temperature control mode to maintain the room temperature 01: AUTOMATIC - Thermostat automatically turns on heating or air conditioning to maintain the room temperature at the selected temperature set point...
  • Page 82: Auto Changeover Set Point Offset (Dead Band)

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 19 – AUTO CHANGEOVER SET POINT OFFSET Default value: 1F Select the difference between the guest-selected set Range: 1F - 4F point and the heat and the cool set point when the thermostat is in the automatic temperature control mode.
  • Page 83: Setback Set Points

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 20 – SETBACK SET POINTS Default value: 01 00: When room is unoccupied and the thermostat is Range: 00 - 01 in the setback mode or turned off, it will NOT maintain the temperature between heat and cool setback set points.
  • Page 84 Custom Energy Savings Settings 21– AUTO-RESTORE Default value: 01 00: When guest enters the room, the thermostat will Range: 00 - 01 be turned off - it will not automatically restore the most recent guest settings 01: When guest enters the room, the thermostat will automatically restore the most recent guest settings...
  • Page 85 Custom Energy Savings Settings 22 – PLACEHOLDER SCREEN NOTE: for future use.
  • Page 86 Custom Energy Savings Settings 23 – SETPOINT OVERSHOOT Default value: 0.6F Select the °F of overshoot above or below the setpoint Range: 4F - 20F on the thermostat before the thermostat stops the call for cooling or heating.
  • Page 87: Automatic Humidity Control

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 24 – AUTOMATIC HUMIDITY CONTROL Default value: 00 00: Disable automatic humidity control Range: 00 - 01 01: Enable automatic humidity control When Automatic Humidity Control is enabled, thermostat will turn on air conditioning in an unoccupied room when humidity raises above 60% and room temperature is above 72°F until either room humidity is below 55% or room temperature is below...
  • Page 88: 2Nd Stage Cool Differential

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 25 – 2ND STAGE COOL DIFFERENTIAL Default value: 2F Select the °F differential required to trigger 2nd stage Range: 5F - 30F cooling (if applicable). This also applies as the 3rd and 4th stage differential on top of the 2nd when there are more than 2 stages.
  • Page 89: Smart Setback

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 26 – SMART SETBACK Default value: 00 Smart setback reduces the excessive heating Range: 00 - 01 or cooling that may occur when occupants set their thermostats to setpoints outside of the norm. Occupant setpoint that is greater than Cool Setback or less than Heat Setback will be respected during setbacks to save energy.
  • Page 90: Humidity Control Threshold

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 27 – HUMIDITY CONTROL THRESHOLD Default value: 60F Select the relative humidity level that automatic Range: 55F - 70F humidity control will attempt to control in conjunction with the humidity cut-off temp.
  • Page 91: Humidity Cutoff Temperature

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 28 – HUMIDITY CUTOFF TEMPERATURE Default value: 72F Select the temperature at which humidity control will Range: 65F - 75F shut off.
  • Page 92 Custom Energy Savings Settings 29– PLACEHOLDER SCREEN NOTE: for future use...
  • Page 93: Energy Management On/Off

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 30– ENERGY MANAGEMENT ON/OFF Default value: 01 00: Energy management disabled Range: 00 - 01 01: Energy management enabled...
  • Page 94: Door/Window Shut Off Delay

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 31– DOOR/WINDOW SHUT OFF DELAY Default value: 2 Select the time delay (in minutes) before the Range: 1 - 60 thermostat disables air conditioning when a door or window sensor has been installed.
  • Page 95: Auto Fan Speed 1St Stage Differential

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 32– AUTO FAN SPEED 1ST STAGE DIFFERENTIAL Default value: 2F Select the °F differential between Low Fan and 2nd Range: 1F - 8F stage fan (Medium or High) when Auto-Fan Speed is selected.
  • Page 96 Custom Energy Savings Settings 33– AUTO FAN SPEED 2ND STAGE DIFFERENTIAL Default value: 4F Select the °F differential between Medium and High Range: 2F - 10F Fan when Auto-Fan Speed is selected (only active if 3 fan speeds are available).
  • Page 97: Temperature Calibration

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 34 – TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION Default value: 0F Calibrate the temperature display Range: -5F - 5F...
  • Page 98: Automode Type

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 35 – AUTOMODE TYPE Default value: 01 01: Standard Auto Mode - The thermostat will apply Range: 01 - 02 the deadband on the guest setpoint and control temperature with the guest setpoint as the median 02: Changeover Auto Mode - The thermostat will apply the deadband as a changeover limit where the deadband is crossed triggering a change in heating...
  • Page 99: Humidity Control In Occupied Room

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 36 – HUMIDITY CONTROL OCCUPIED ROOM Default value: 00 00: Humidity control OFF - The thermostat will disable Range: 00 - 01 humidity control when the room is occupied 01: Humidity control ON - The thermostat will enable humidity control even when the room is occupied...
  • Page 100: Heat Equipment Lockout

    Custom Energy Savings Settings 37 – HEAT EQUIPMENT LOCKOUT Default value: 00 00: Compressor lockout - If set to 1, the thermostat will Range: 00 - 02 only allow electric heat 01: Electric heat lockout - If set to 2, the thermostat will only allow compressor heat.
  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Restoring Factory Settings For reported errors or configuration issues, restore settings to thermostat default parameters and re-pair with HVAC Controller. Press and hold the FAN and SYSTEM MODE buttons together for 3 seconds Press and hold CONFIG button to move to MESH ID screen Press F I C to reach thermostat equipment type configuration screen Press and hold CONFIG button until thermostat displays RST, then press the F I C button...
  • Page 102: Appendix 1 - Energy Saving Presets

    APPENDIX 1 - Energy Saving Presets Bolded values below indicate the factory default profile* Level Level Level Level Level Level Fan Control Mode AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 1st Stage Differential Heat 2nd Stage Differential Heat 1st Stage Differential Cool Guest Occupancy Threshold Night Occupancy Threshold Force 2nd Stage Heating After...
  • Page 103 APPENDIX 1 - Energy Saving Presets Level Level Level Level Level Level Setback Set Points Auto Restore Setpoint Overshoot Automatic Humidity Control 2nd Stage Cool Differential Smart Setback Humidity Control Threshold Humidity Cutoff Temperature Energy Management On/Off Door/Window Shutoff Delay Auto Fan Speed 1st Stage Differential Auto Fan Speed 2nd Stage Differential Temperature Calibration...
  • Page 104: Appendix 2 - Equipment Codes

    APPENDIX 2 - Equipment Codes Outputs EQPT Code J3 port J9 port Color White Yellow Orange Purple Green Brown Blue 0101 0102 0103 0302 WCCW 0303 WCCW 1001 1002 1011 1012 1101 1102 1111 1112 1201 WAUX 1202 WAUX 1211 WAUX 1212 WAUX...
  • Page 105 APPENDIX 2 - Equipment Codes Outputs EQPT Code J3 port J9 port Color White Yellow Orange Purple Green Brown Blue 2102 2103 2106 2502 5501 5502 Outputs Analog output Connections (J6 Port) EQPT J3 port J9 port Code Color White Yellow Orange Purple...
  • Page 106: Appendix 3 - Glossary

    APPENDIX 3 - Glossary “Automatic Fan Control Mode” - fan runs only when there Incidental Occupancy Threshold - the minimum period is a demand for heating or cooling; of time (in minutes) for which occupancy needs to be detected in order to enter the “Guest Occupancy” mode; “Manual Fan Control Mode”...
  • Page 107: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information Refer to www.verdant.co/verdant-warranty information.
  • Page 108: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Product Type Thermostat White Model White Model Black Model Black Model Description Description VX4-TR-W VX4-TR-W VX4-TR-B VX4-TR-B Relay outputs Relay outputs VX4-NTR-W VX4-NTR-W VX4-NTR-B VX4-NTR-B Relay outputs with no occupancy detection Relay outputs with no occupancy detection VX4-WU-W VX4-WU-W VX4-WU-B VX4-WU-B...
  • Page 109 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications for Thermostats (cont’d) Product Type Thermostat Control Outputs (24VAC) (1.5A maximum per terminal, 2.5A maxi- mum all terminals combined) Power Supply Outlet Occupancy Sensor Horizontal (FOV 100°) Detection Range Temperature Ac- ±1°F curacy Enclosure Material SABIC PC/ABS CYCOLOY C2800 Ambient Operating 32°F -105°F | 0 - 41°C Temp...
  • Page 110 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications for HVAC Controller (cont’d) HVAC Controller Gateway Product Type Fan High (GH) Fan Low (GL) Control Outputs (24VAC) Compressor (Y) Heat Pump (OB) (1.5A maximum per terminal, 2.5A Electric Heat (W2) maximum all terminals combined) Occupancy Out (AUX1) (AUX2) Power Supply Outlet 12VDC @ 0.05A (Max)
  • Page 111 Technical Specifications Root Node Sensors Product Type ZX-AOS-868 ZX-AOS SKU(s) ZX-RN-868 ZX-RN ZX-DWS-868 ZX-DWS ZX-TSW-868 ZX-TSW 863-870MHz 902-928MHz Wireless Frequency 863-870MHz (EU) 902-928MHz (NA) (EU) (NA) 2.4” x 1.54” x 0.78” 1.82” x 2.4” x 0.74” Case Dimensions 46mm x 61mm x 19mm 46mm x 61mm x 19mm 2 1.5VDC AAA Alkaline Non-rechargeable Operating Voltage...
  • Page 112 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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