TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................4 Getting Started........................5 Installing the Thermostat ....................6-7 Disassembly ......................6 Thermostat Location ....................6 Mounting the Subbase..................6-7 Terminal Designations....................8 Setting the System Switches ....................9 System Switch Functions......................10 Installing the Batteries ......................11 Typical System Wiring Diagrams..................12-17 Heat only (Gas Single or Multi-stage)..............12 Heat only (Electric Single or Multi-stage)..............13 Cool only (Single or Multi-stage) ................14 Heat / Cool (Gas Single or Multi-stage)..............15...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Installer Setup Menu ......................18-25 Entering the Setup Menu..................18 Selecting Mode....................19 Selecting the Cooling Setpoint Limit..............19 Selecting the Heating Setpoint Limit..............19 Selecting First Stage Differential .................20 Selecting Second Stage Differential ..............20 Selecting Third Stage Differential ...............20 Selecting Demand Staging or Locked Staging ...........20 Internal Sensor Calibration .................21 Compressor Protection ..................21 Selecting Low Balance Point Option..............21...
Due to ongoing product improvements, Specified Controls reserves the right to change the specifications of the SC-T32-VNP Atlas thermostat or its components without notice.
GETTING STARTED As with any HVAC project, careful installation is the key to a successful outcome. Time taken during the installation process will be rewarded with fewer call-backs. The steps required to install the SC-T32-VNP Atlas thermostat are as follows. 1.
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT DISASSEMBLY There are two release slots located on the bottom of the thermostat. Gently push the flat blade of a small screwdriver into one slot at a time and pry upward until the catch disengages. Carefully swing the thermostat upward and away from the subbase. (Figure 1) THERMOSTAT LOCATION The thermostat should be installed in a location that represents the ambient space temperature.
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INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT Pull the control wires through the large opening in the thermostat subbase. Next, level and mount the subbase on the wall using the supplied anchors and screws. (Figure 2) Do not over tighten the mounting screws as the subbase may warp causing the improper seating of the thermostat connecting pins to the terminal Wire Access...
INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT TERMINAL DESIGNATION 24 VAC Common 24 VAC Hot First Stage Heat/Auxiliary/Emergency Heat W2/OB Second Stage Heat or Reversing Valve First Stage Cool or First Stage Compressor Second Stage Cool or Second Stage Compressor T (2) Outdoor or Indoor Remote Sensor AUX (2) Relay Contacts for Fresh Air Ventilation Damper...
SETTING THE SYSTEM SWITCHES ON DIP 1 2 3 4 The thermostat contains a set of four system switches located on the thermostat printed circuit board. (Figure 3) SYSTEM SWITCHES The switches are used to match the thermostat operation and relay outputs with the HVAC system requirements.
SYSTEM SWITCH FUNCTIONS Switch 1 - Equipment Type Switch 1 sets the equipment type. For conventional heat/cool equipment, set the switch to the OFF position (factory default). For heat pump equipment set the switch to the ON position. Switch 2 - Fan or When Switch 1 is OFF Reversing Valve For gas heat, set the switch to the OFF position...
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES The thermostat comes with two AA batteries. Even if the thermostat is hardwired, battery backup is recommended. However, in the event batteries are not used and the thermostat loses primary power, all settings are non- volatile. The battery access compartment is located on the front of the thermostat.
TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS HEAT ONLY (GAS SINGLE OR MULTI-STAGE) REMOTE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR SENSOR THERMOSTAT EQUIPMENT HEAT 1 HEAT 2 RELAY RELAY RELAY LINE 24 V Switch Settings Switch 1 = Heat/Cool Switch 2 = Equipment controls fan on call for heat Switch 3 = Single Stage = Two Stage...
TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS HEAT ONLY (ELECTRIC SINGLE OR MULTI-STAGE) REMOTE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR SENSOR THERMOSTAT EQUIPMENT HEAT 1 HEAT 2 RELAY RELAY RELAY LINE 24 V Switch Settings Switch 1 = Heat/Cool Switch 2 = Thermostat controls fan on call for heat Switch 3 = OFF/ON = Single Stage...
TYPICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS COOL ONLY (ELECTRIC SINGLE OR MULTI-STAGE) REMOTE INDOOR OR OUTDOOR SENSOR THERMOSTAT EQUIPMENT COOL1 COOL 2 RELAY RELAY RELAY LINE 24 V Switch Settings Switch 1 = Heat/Cool Switch 2 = Fan energized on call for cooling Switch 3 = OFF/ON = Single Stage...
INSTALLER SETUP MENU NOTE: Making changes in the Installer Setup Menu can seriously affect the safe operation and function of the HVAC equipment. If you are unsure about the functions of the settings it is strongly recommended that they are left at the factory default settings.
INSTALLER SETUP MENU NOTE: The Installer Setup Menu settings are dynamic which means that non- applicable settings will not be displayed. For example, if the thermostat is configured for heat only, settings not pertaining the heat only configuration will be hidden in the menu.
INSTALLER SETUP MENU MENU NUMBER DESCRIPTION First Stage Differential (Factory Default = 1) 1 = 1° F 2 = 2° F 3 = 3° F Second Stage Differential (Factory Default = 2) Adjustable from 1°F to 10°F in 1° increments Third Stage Differential (Factory Default = 2) Adjustable from 1°F to 10°F in 1°...
INSTALLER SETUP MENU MENU NUMBER DESCRIPTION Internal Sensor Calibration (Factory Default = 0) Sensor Calibration can be adjusted from -9° F to +9° F Compressor Protection (Factory Default = ON) ON = 4 minute delay on break time delay OFF = No delay on break Low Balance Point (Factory Default = OFF) Low Balance Point can be used when the thermostat is configured for Heat Pump for Dual...
INSTALLER SETUP MENU MENU NUMBER DESCRIPTION High Balance Point (Factory Default = OFF) High Balance Point can be used when the thermostat is configured for Heat Pump for Dual Fuel and fitted with an outdoor temperature sensor. When outdoor temperature rises above the High Balance Point setting, only the compressor is used and the auxiliary heat source is locked out.
INSTALLER SETUP MENU MENU NUMBER DESCRIPTION Fresh Air Ventilation (Factory Default = OFF) Fresh Air Ventilation is used to bring outside air into the conditioned space at a controlled CFM rate based on ASHRAE 62.2 - 2013 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Standard. See Ventilation Reference Chart to calculate ventilation minutes per hour.
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INSTALLER SETUP MENU MENU NUMBER DESCRIPTION FAV High Temp Limit (Factory Default = OFF) FAV High Temp is used to set an outdoor temperature when a remote outdoor sensor is installed and Fresh Air Ventilation is selected. If the outdoor temperature is equal to or above the selected setting, Fresh Air Ventilation will be suspended.
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INSTALLER SETUP MENU MENU NUMBER DESCRIPTION Factory Reset (Factory Default = 0) To reset the thermostat to the original factory defaults, change 0 to 1 and then exit the menu by pressing and holding down the Mode button for five seconds. NOTE: This may change how the thermostat controls the HVAC equipment as well as any menu items that were changed from original...
REMOTE SENSOR INSTALLATION This thermostat can use either a remote indoor or outdoor sensor but not both. SC-T-OTS REMOTE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The factory default in Installer Menu 18 = 0 which allows an outdoor remote sensor to be wired to the thermostat terminals.
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS Displayed when thermostat Low battery indication is in Installer Mode (Change batteries) Displays heating and/or cooling setpoint as well as outdoor temperature when optional outdoor remote sensor is used Displayed when Fresh Air Displays room Ventilation is being used temperature and flashes when fresh air damper is open...
TESTING FAN OPERATION Press the Mode button until the word is displayed. Press the button until the word FAN On appears. After a moment, the internal fan relay ‘G’ will energize and the system fan should operate. Press the button again until the word appears.
TESTING Note: On a call for cooling, the thermostat activates a 4-minute time delay before the ▪ cooling relay ‘Y1’ is energized. The stage symbol will flash next to Cool to indicate the thermostat is in time delay. After the time delay, the internal fan ‘G’ and cooling relay ‘Y1’ will energize.
TESTING DUAL FUEL When the thermostat is configured for dual fuel operation, testing is the same as a heating and cooling system with the exception that a 4-minute time delay is activated before the ‘Y1’ ▪ compressor relay will energize on a call for heating or cooling. The stage symbol will flash to indicate the thermostat is in time delay.
TESTING To test the low balance point setting, set Installer Menu 10 above the displayed outdoor temperature and force a call for heating. Only the auxiliary heat relay ‘W1’ should energize. After testing, reset the low balance point setting to a normal operating range. HIGH BALANCE POINT (Heat Pump or Dual Fuel) High balance point is designed to prevent the auxiliary heat ‘W1’...
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FRESH AIR VENTILATION The reference chart on the next page provides the ventilation timer setting based on using an 8” outside air damper ducted to the return air plenum on the HVAC system. A separate 24-volt transformer should be used to power the damper. When Fresh Air Ventilation is used FAV will appear on the LCD.
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FRESH AIR VENTILATION SETUP The reference chart below provides the ventilation timer setting (Installer Option 27) based on using 8” rigid straight duct with friction loss of 0.1” w.g. per 100 ft. This chart can be used for most applications.
SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage (Hardwired) 20-30 VAC 50/60 Hz Relay Rating 24 VAC @ 1 Amp maximum per relay Battery Power (2) AA 1.5 V Operating Temperature 32° F to 150° F Operating Relative Humidity 0-95% RH (non-condensing) Storage Temperature 32° F to 150° F Overall Size 3.375”...
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