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Venstar T6900 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Venstar T6900 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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HIGH
RESOLUTION
HIGH
RESOLUTION
Color
Touch
Screen
Color
Touch
Screen
Digital
Thermostat
Digital
Thermostat
with Humidity
with Humidity
Control
Control
OWNER'S
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MANUAL
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
COMMERCIAL
THERMOSTAT
T6900
Compatible with
Wi-Fi Accessories
HEAT
COOL
AND
AND
HEAT
PUMP

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  • Page 1 COMMERCIAL THERMOSTAT HIGH RESOLUTION HIGH RESOLUTION T6900 Color Touch Screen Color Touch Screen Digital Thermostat Digital Thermostat with Humidity with Humidity Control Control Compatible with Wi-Fi Accessories HEAT HEAT COOL PUMP OWNER’S OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Thermostat T6900 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...

  • Page 3: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms Auto-Changeover: A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the heating or cooling based on room temperature demand. Cool Setpoint: The warmest temperature that the space should rise to before cooling is turned on (without regard to deadband). Deadband: The number of degrees allowed past setpoint, before energizing heating or cooling.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get to Know Your Thermostat Home Screen Menu Screens Dropdown Dashboard Care and use of your thermostat Quick Start Selecting your desired temperature and mode Using the Fan button Using the Override button Setting the time Setting the date Daylight Savings setup The Main Menu Buttons Schedule...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Display Active Brightness Idle Brightness Night Dimmer Maintenance Preferences User Interface Themes Custom Wallpaper Heat/Cool Indicator Backdrop On/Off Sound Options Humidity Humidification Settings Dehumidification Settings Holidays Holiday Schedule On/Off Edit Holidays Preset Holidays Security Auto Screenlock Setpoint Limits Information My Thermostat View Runtime Graphs...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Installation Settings (continued) Timers & Deadbands Heat Pump Settings Heat Pump Lockout - Enabled/Disabled Heat Pump Lockout Outdoor Temp Aux Heat Lockout Enabled/Disabled Aux Heat Lockout Temp AUX Output Settings Sensor Settings Fan Off Delay Test Outputs Dealer Information Upgrade Firmware Delete Custom Images...

  • Page 7: Get To Know Your Thermostat

    Get To Know Your Thermostat Home Screen Outdoor Temperature (If optional sensor is installed) Backlit Color Touchscreen Display Humidity Reading Drop Down Sensor Button Date Warmer & Button Time SD Card Slot Button Cooler Button Menu Button Override Mode Button Buttons Main Menu Screen Sub Menu Screen...

  • Page 8: Dropdown Dashboard

    Get To Know Your Thermostat Dropdown Dashboard The Dropdown Dashboard displays temperature, humidity, and other readings. It will also show Humidity Reading the high and low readings of the day. The Humidity Icon will turn from Blue to Red during an Drop Down active humidification call.

  • Page 9: Care And Use Of Your Thermostat

    Get To Know Your Thermostat Care and Use of Your Thermostat Pencils, pens and other sharp objects should never be used on your ColorTouch thermostat; these may damage your touchscreen. Only use your finger tip to press the touchscreen buttons. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the screen.

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    Quick Start Temperature, Modes & Fan Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode to adjust temperature Press COOLER WARMER Cool Setpoint Warmer The Heat or Cool Setpoint is the Button temperature the room has to reach before heating or cooling will turn on. (Without regard to deadband) Cooler Button...

  • Page 11: Using The Override Button

    Quick Start Override Using The Override Button OVERRIDE NOTE: Override may only be used when the thermostat is set to Program RUN or Holiday ON modes. Override Unoccupied Operation - During programmed, unoccupied periods, pressing the OVERRIDE button will force the thermostat into Occupied 1 settings. When the OVER- RIDE button is pressed, a timer screen will appear and allow the user to choose from 30 minutes to up to 4 hours of override time.
  • Page 12 Quick Start Set Time & Date Set Time & Date Set Current Time Use AM/PM - ON Set Current Date Daylight Savings Setup Daylight Savings Time - OFF Start Schedule Starts On (2nd) (Sun) Month (March) Stop Schedule Ends On (1st) (Sun) Month...

  • Page 13: Setting The Time

    Quick Start Set Time & Date Setting the Time Press then to scroll down. MENU NOTE: If the Skyport Wi-Fi Key is installed on the thermostat, the Time and Date settings will not be Press accessible. Set Time & Date Press Set Current Time (12:00 AM)

  • Page 14: Setting The Date

    Quick Start Set Time & Date Setting the Date Press Set Current Date 6/1/2013 Press to set the current month and year. Press the day on the calendar Press BACK when finished. Daylight Savings Setup Turn Daylight Savings Daylight Savings Time - OFF Time on or off.

  • Page 15: The Main Menu Buttons

    The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Schedule Schedule View My Schedule Edit My Schedule Unoccupied Settings Mode (Auto) Auto Heat Cool Heat Setpoint (55 ) Cool Setpoint (85 ) Page 9...

  • Page 16: Schedule

    The Main Menu Buttons Schedule This thermostat features up to 3 Occupied time periods per 24 hour day. Schedule View My Schedule Press a day of the week to view its settings. This may be repeated for each day. Edit My Schedule Press and select day(s) to program Select individual day(s) Select groups of day(s)

  • Page 17: Unoccupied Settings

    The Main Menu Buttons Schedule Edit My Schedule (Continued) Adjust Mode, Start Time, Stop Time, and Heat and Cool Setpoints to desired settings. The Time Period May also be Enabled or Disabled. Uncheck the enabled box for Time Periods you don’t want to use. Press DONE when finished.
  • Page 18 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Fan Settings Fan Settings Who To Call For Service Fan - Auto Occupied Fan State (Auto) Auto View Runtime Graphs Fan Purge - OFF Preoccupancy Purge Time (15 mins) Page 12...

  • Page 19: Fan Settings

    The Main Menu Buttons Fan Settings The fan may be set to run continuously during Heat, Cool, Auto, and Occupied modes. A Pre- Occupancy Fan Purge schedule may also be Fan Settings set. Press to turn fan On to run continuously or Auto for fan to run only with heating or cooling.
  • Page 20 The Main Menu Buttons Screensaver Screensaver Who To Call For Service Screensaver - OFF View Runtime Graphs Screensaver Setup Screensaver Turn On Delay Screensaver Type Slideshow Digital Clock Analog Clock Change Image After... Use Theme Images - On Show Clock - OFF Home Screen Info - OFF View Runtime Graphs Screensaver Preview...

  • Page 21: Screensaver

    The Main Menu Buttons Screensaver The Screensaver allows you to create custom slideshows. Screensaver Screensaver - OFF Screensaver - ON Screensaver Setup Screensaver Turn On Delay (5m) How long after a button press for the Screensaver to appear. 1, 3, 5, or 30 minutes Screensaver Type (Slideshow ) Slideshow...
  • Page 22 The Main Menu Buttons Alerts Alerts View Current Alerts Reset Alerts Reset Air Filter Alert Reset UV Lamp Alert Set/Edit Reminders Service Call - OFF Days Until Service Call (360 days) Air Filter Reminder - OFF Set Max Filter Runtime (500 hrs) Set Max Filter Days (180 days)

  • Page 23: Alerts

    The Main Menu Buttons Alerts The alerts let you know when your system needs service. Alerts View Current Alerts View and reset current service alerts here. Alerts appear on the bottom Press to view and bar of the Home Screen. reset current alerts.
  • Page 24 The Main Menu Buttons Display Display Active Brightness Idle Brightness Night Dimmer Auto Night Dimmer - OFF Set Idle Brightness Set Dimmer Schedule Maintenance Screen Cleaning Touch Calibration Page 18...

  • Page 25: Display

    The Main Menu Buttons Display The display brightness options may be adjusted in this menu. Display Active Brightness (80%) You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is active. The display is active for 3 minutes after last touch, it then goes Idle. Idle Brightness (30%) You may select how bright the backlight is while the thermostat is idle.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    The Main Menu Buttons Display Maintenance Maintenance allows you to clean and calibrate the ColorTouch Screen. Screen Cleaning Screen Cleaning Mode disables the touch feature for 15 seconds so the screen may be cleaned without altering any settings. Use a soft cloth without solvents or abrasive cleaners Touch Calibration Under normal circumstances, the ColorTouch touchscreen should not need to be calibrated.

  • Page 27: Preferences

    The Main Menu Buttons Preferences Preferences User Interface Themes Custom Wallpaper Heat/Cool Indicator Heat/Cool Indicator OFF Taskbar red/white OFF Room Temp red/blue OFF Mode Status red/blue OFF Backdrop OFF Sound Options Beep - OFF Beep Sound Page 21...

  • Page 28: Custom Wallpaper

    The Main Menu Buttons Preferences You may set the type of background that appears on the thermostat Home Screen. Preferences User Interface Themes (Buildings) This thermostat has several high quality background themes to choose from. NOTE: At 7 PM, the background will change to an evening scene and the moon will replace the sun.
  • Page 29 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Humidity Humidity Humidification Settings Humidify setpoint (0%) Humidify only with heat - OFF Run fan when humidifying - OFF Dehumidification Settings Dehumidify setpoint (99%) Run A/C to dehumidify - OFF Maximum Overcool (0 ) Reheat with A/C to dehumidify - OFF Page 23...

  • Page 30: Humidity

    The Main Menu Buttons Humidity The Humidity feature allows the thermostat to control a humidifier or use your air conditioner to dehumidify the space. Humidity IMPORTANT: Aux Output Usage must be set for Hum or Dehum for these settings to take effect. See: AUX Output Settings in the Installation Settings menu.
  • Page 31 The Main Menu Buttons Holidays Holidays Holiday Schedule - OFF Edit Holidays Preset Holidays Page 25...

  • Page 32: Holidays

    The Main Menu Buttons Holidays The Holiday Schedule allows the ColorTouch to follow a fully customizable preset, weekly, monthly, and yearly holiday program. The thermostat will Holidays stay in Unoccupied settings while Holiday is active. Holiday Schedule - OFF Press to turn Holiday Schedule On or Off. Edit Holidays Start by selecting a Holiday.

  • Page 33: Edit Holidays

    The Main Menu Buttons Holidays Edit Holidays (Continued) Deselecting Holidays You may deselect a holiday simply by pressing on it. Press BACK to save your changes and return to the Holiday menu. If you choose to deselect a holiday that is part of a Custom Repeating Program, the screen below will appear.

  • Page 34: Preset Holidays

    The Main Menu Buttons Holidays Edit Holidays (Continued) Editing Repeating Holidays (continued) You may now delete all repeating custom holidays in this group by pressing the ON box to uncheck your selection. Press SAVE to return to Holiday editing screens. Preset Holidays You may choose from several standard preset holidays to observe.
  • Page 35 The Main Menu Buttons Security Security Auto Screenlock Auto Screenlock - OFF Set Passcode Lock After... Allow mode changes - NO Allow setpoint changes - NO Allow override - NO Setpoint Limits Setpoint Limits - OFF Minimum Cool Setpoint Maximum Heat Setpoint Page 29...

  • Page 36: Security

    The Main Menu Buttons Security Security settings may be set to limit or prevent changes to your thermostat. Security Auto Screenlock NOTE: Code must be set before Auto Screenlock - OFF Auto Screenlock can be turned on. Auto Screenlock - ON Set Passcode (code not set ) Use keypad to enter and confirm passcode.
  • Page 37 The Main Menu Buttons Information Information My Thermostat View Runtime Graphs Last 7 Days - Cooling Last 7 Days - Heating Last 7 Days - Override Delete Runtime Data Who To Call For Service Page 31...

  • Page 38: Information

    The Main Menu Buttons Information This button contains valuable service and system runtime information. Information My Thermostat View your thermostat dip switch settings, equipment status, runtimes, and other settings. View Runtime Graphs Track your system’s runtime/energy usage. Last 7 Days - Cooling Press the information icon to learn more about each graph...
  • Page 39 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Settings Settings Thermostat Name Available Modes All Modes Including Auto Heat and Cool Heat Only Cool Only SD Card Import Settings from SD Card Export Settings to SD Card General Setup Units Fahrenheit Celsius...
  • Page 40 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Timers & Deadbands Cycles Per Hour Min Heat/Cool Difference Compressor Min Off Time 1st Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Deadband 2nd Stage Timer 2nd Stage Turnoff Point Deadband Setpoint 3rd Stage Deadband...
  • Page 41 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings AUX Output Settings AUX output usage Dehum Aux Output Polarity Normally Open Normally Closed Sensor Settings Control Sensor Thermostat Sensor Only Wired Sensor Only Average Wired/Thermostat Wired Sensor Use Use as Outdoor Sensor Use as Remote Sensor...
  • Page 42 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Test Outputs Dealer Information Dealer Name Contact Name Dealer Phone Dealer Email Dealer Website Upgrade Firmware Delete Custom Images Calibrate Clock Factory Defaults Restart Thermostat Page 36...

  • Page 43: Settings

    The Main Menu Buttons Settings Thermostat heating and cooling options are found in this menu Settings Thermostat Name Use keypad to name your thermostat. The name is displayed on the Home Screen. (Up to 14 characters) Name appears here Available Modes (all) Choose the modes the thermostat will use: Heat Only, Cool Only, Heat &...

  • Page 44: Language

    The Main Menu Buttons Settings General Setup (Continued) Language (en) English Spanish/ Español French/ Français Smart Recovery - OFF Smart Recovery - ON Smart Recovery turns on the heat before the Occupied start time to bring the room temperature to the Occupied setpoint at the start of the Occupied time period.
  • Page 45 The Main Menu Buttons Settings Installation Settings (Continued) (Continued) Timers & Deadbands Min Heat/Cool Difference (2 ) The minimum gap between Heat and Cool setpoints. (0 - 6 deg. F) Compressor Min OFF Time (5m) None, 1 minute, or 5 minutes. The Deadband is the number of degrees or minutes that the thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling.

  • Page 46: Heat Pump Settings

    The Main Menu Buttons Settings (Continued) Installation Settings (Only available Heat Pump Settings when dip switch is set for Heat Pump operation.) Heat Pump Lockout - DISABLED Heat Pump Lockout - ENABLED Turns on Heat Pump Lockout. HP Lockout Outdoor Temp (65 ) Heat Pump will not run below this temp.

  • Page 47: Sensor Settings

    The Main Menu Buttons Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Sensor Settings Control Sensor (thermostat ) When a remote sensor is connected to the thermostat, the user may choose which sensor source is used to measure room temperature. Thermostat sensor only Remote Sensor only Average remote/thermostat Wired Sensor Use (remote )

  • Page 48: Dealer Information

    The Main Menu Buttons Settings Dealer Information A Dealer may enter their company contact information for the customer to use when they need service. This will appear when the “Who To Call For Service” button is pressed in the Information Menu. Use the keyboard to enter your information.

  • Page 49: Emergency Heat

    The Main Menu Buttons Emergency Heat The Emergency Heat function is only available if your thermostat is set to control a Heat Pump. Emergency Heat To initiate the Emergency Heat feature, Press the Emergency Heat button. During Emergency Heat operation the thermostat will turn on the fan and auxiliary stages of heat when there is a demand for heat.

  • Page 50: Colortouch Assistant

    Every time the user runs the ColorTouch Assistant software, it automatically connects to Venstar’s ColorTouch website in the background and updates the software and firmware (the operating system for ColorTouch) at no cost. The ColorTouch Assistant allows you to use your computer to:...

  • Page 51: Uploading Photos

    The ColorTouch Assistant Uploading Photos and Settings to your thermostat When you are finished adding and editing photos and settings, click on Save to SD. When prompted, remove the SD card from the SD card reader on your computer. Save to SD *NOTE: A 2GB SD card is recommended.

  • Page 52: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Remove & Replace the Old Thermostat To install the thermostat properly, please follow these step by step instructions. If you are unsure about any of these steps, call a qualified technician for assistance. Assemble tools: Flat blade screwdriver, wire cutters and wire strippers.

  • Page 53: Wire Connections

    Installation Instructions Wire Connections Wire Connections If the terminal designations on your old thermostat do not match those on the new thermostat, refer to the chart below or the wiring diagrams that follow. Install on the Wire from the new thermostat old thermostat Function terminal marked...

  • Page 54: The Colortouch Thermostat Backplate

    Installation Instructions The ColorTouch Thermostat Backplate NOTE: The backplate does not fully cover a full size vertical junction box. The ACC-WPLWH ColorTouch Wallplate a single-gang, horizontally mounted junction box would be needed for that type of installation. SENSOR To remove the thermostat backplate: Using the Finger Pull Areas, pull the front Front Housing Backplate...

  • Page 55: Explanation Of The Thermostat Dip Switches

    Installation Instructions Explanation of Thermostat Dip Switches Dip switches are located on the back of the thermostat GAS/EL GAS/EL ELEC ELEC This dip switch configures the thermostat to control a conventional gas/electric system or a heat pump. If GAS/EL GAS/EL your system is anything other than a heat pump, leave this switch set for GAS/EL.* *For some commercial heat pumps, this switch may need to...

  • Page 56: Sample Wiring Diagrams

    Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions Conventional Heating and Cooling Systems 3 Wire, Heat Only 4 Wire, Cool Only Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Heating Residential & Commercial 1 Stage Cooling. with no Fan. 24VAC Power 24VAC Power 24VAC Common 24VAC Common 1st Stage Cool...
  • Page 57 Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions Heat Pump Systems 5 Wire, 1 Stage Cooling, 1 Stage Heat 6 Wire, 1 Stage Cooling, 2 Stage Heat Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with ‘O’...
  • Page 58 Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams Outdoor Sensor: ACC-TSEN Temperature Sensor 10K ohm sensor at 77F/25C. Negative Temperature Coefficient. Use 18-22 gauge thermostat wire. 10K Thermistor SENSOR Outdoor Sensor ACC-TSEN Indoor Remote Sensor with Override Button: ACC-TSENWB Temperature Sensor 10K ohm sensor at 77F/25C. Negative Temperature Coefficient. (see page 41 for sensor setup instructions) Use 18-22 gauge thermostat wire.
  • Page 59 Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams Humidification AUX Output Usage must be set for Hum Use 18-22 gauge thermostat wire. SENSOR Humidification System Dehumidification AUX Output Usage must be set for Dehum Use 18-22 gauge thermostat wire. SENSOR Dehumidification Terminal on Equipment DEHUM/ Page 53...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: The thermostat touchscreen buttons are not responsive. CAUSE: The touchscreen is out of calibration. REMEDY: Remove the thermostat from the backplate. Push the thermostat back onto the backplate, while keeping your finger pressed firmly against the center of the touchscreen, until the Calibration screen appears.

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Dealer Information, 32, 42 Delay Fan-off, see Fan Active Brightness, 19 Time between stages, C, 48 Alerts, 17 see Time Delay Calibration, 41 view current, 17 Dehumidification, 24, 53 Celsius, 37 reset, 17 Cleaning, 3, 20 Differential set/edit reminders, 17 Clock Heat and cool, 39 See also Runtime...
  • Page 62 Index Emergency Heat, 43 Heat Pump Energy Watch aux heat, 38, 40 Cool, 32 aux heat lockout, 40 Heat, 32 emergency heat, 43 Aux heat, 32 heat pump lockout, 40 Heat dip switch setting, 49 1st stage multi-stage, 38, 39 deadband, see Deadband Holiday, 26...
  • Page 63 Index Screen Cleaning, 3, 20 Screensaver turn on/off, 15 setup, 15 preview, 15 Passcode, 30 Main Menu, 1, 10 SD Card, 37 Photos, 22, 45 Maintenance, 20 2nd stage turn off Preferences, 22 Manual temperature, 39 Program changeover, 4 Security, 30 daily schedule, 10 cool, 4 Sensor...
  • Page 64 Index Themes, 22 Thermostat Sensor calibrate, 41 Three Stage Heat, 39 Y1, 48 Time, see Clock Y2, 48 Timers, 38 Time Delay, compressor lockout, 39 cycles per hour, 38 1st stage to 2nd stage, 39 2nd stage to 3rd stage, 39 3rd stage to 4th stage, 39 Time schedule, see Schedule...
  • Page 65 Notes: Page 59...

  • Page 66: Warranty

    Warranty One-Year Warranty - This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If it appears within one year from the date of original installation, whether or not actual use begins on that date, that the product does not meet this warranty, a new or remanufactured part, at the manufacturer’s sole option to replace any defective part, will be provided without charge for the part itself provided the defective part is returned to the distributor through a qualified servicing dealer.
  • Page 67 Printed on recycled paper. P/N 88-957 Rev. 1 Page 61...

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