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Venstar T5900 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Venstar T5900 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

High resolution color touch screen digital thermostat with humidity control
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HIGH
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HIGH
RESOLUTION
Color
Touch
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Color
Touch
Screen
Digital
Thermostat
Digital
Thermostat
with Humidity
with Humidity
Control
Control
OWNER'S
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MANUAL
MANUAL
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
RESIDENTIAL
THERMOSTAT
T5900
Compatible with
Wi-Fi Accessories
HEAT
COOL
AND
AND
HEAT
PUMP

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  • Page 1 RESIDENTIAL THERMOSTAT T5900 HIGH RESOLUTION HIGH RESOLUTION 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 T5900 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 Setting the time Setting the date Daylight Savings setup The Main Menu Buttons Schedule Time Period Schedule On/Off...
  • 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 Vacation Vacation Mode On/Off Schedule Modes & Setpoints Security Auto Screenlock Setpoint Limits Mode Restrictions Information View Runtime Graphs...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents General Setup Units (F or C) Language Smart Recovery On/Off Simple Thermostat On/Off Installation Settings Heat & Cool Stages Heat & Cool Stages Compressor Stages Aux Heat Stages Timers & Deadbands Free Cooling Heat Pump Settings Heat Pump Lockout - Enabled/Disabled Heat Pump Lockout Outdoor Temp Aux Heat Lockout Enabled/Disabled Aux Heat Lockout Temp...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Emergency Heat ColorTouch Assistant Installing the ColorTouch Assistant Software Uploading Photos Installation Instructions Remove & Replace the Old Thermostat Wire Connections The ColorTouch Thermostat Backplate Explanation Of the Thermostat Dip Switches Sample Wiring Diagrams Troubleshooting Index Warranty Page...

  • Page 8: 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 Buttons Cooler Button Menu Button Mode Buttons Main Menu Screen Sub Menu Screen Sub Menu Scrolling...

  • Page 9: 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 10: 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 11: Quick Start

    Quick Start Temperature, Modes & Fan Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode COOLER to adjust temperature Press 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 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 Time Period Schedule - OFF View My Schedule Edit My Schedule Page 8...

  • Page 16: Schedule

    The Main Menu Buttons Schedule This thermostat features up to four programmable time periods per 24 hour day: Morning, Day, Evening, and Night. The start time for each time period is adjustable. The stop time for each time period is Schedule the start time for the next period.
  • Page 17 The Main Menu Buttons Schedule Edit My Schedule (Continued) Press and select a Time Period (Morning, Day, Evening, or Night) to edit. Next Adjust Mode, Start Time, and Heat and Cool Setpoints to desired settings. The Time Period may also be Enabled or Disabled. Un-check the Enabled box for Time Periods you don’t want to use.
  • Page 18 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Smart Fan Smart Fan Who To Call For Service Smart Fan - OFF View Runtime Graphs Smart Fan Min Runtime Who To Call For Service Start/Stop Times View Runtime Graphs Days To Run Fan Page 11...

  • Page 19: Smart Fan

    The Main Menu Buttons Smart Fan The fan may be programmed to turn on automatically for a specified period during the day. Smart Fan Press to turn fan schedule on or off Smart Fan - OFF Smart Fan - ON Smart Fan Min Runtime (0m) Set the minimum number of minutes the fan will run from the top...
  • 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 17...

  • 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 20...

  • 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 (ocean) 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 22...

  • 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: Vacation

    The Main Menu Buttons Vacation Vacation Vacation Mode - OFF Schedule Start Date Start Time Return Date Return Time Mode & Setpoints Mode Auto Heat Cool Heat Setpoint Cool Setpoint Page 24...
  • Page 32 The Main Menu Buttons Vacation Vacation will use temporary, energy saving settings without changing the regular schedule. Vacation Vacation Mode - OFF Vacation Mode must be OFF to change Schedule, Mode and Setpoint settings. Schedule Set your Vacation Schedule. Start Date Tue Sep 07 2010 Select the day Vacation Mode will start.

  • Page 33: Vacation Mode On/Off

    The Main Menu Buttons Vacation Schedule (Continued) Return Date Tue Sep 21 2010 Select the day Vacation Mode will end. Then press BACK BACK Return Time (3:00 PM) Select the time Vacation Mode will end. Then press BACK Modes & Setpoints Select the desired Mode and setpoints to be used in Vacation Mode.
  • Page 34 The Main Menu Buttons Security Security Auto Screenlock Auto Screenlock - OFF Set Passcode Lock After... Setpoint Limits Setpoint Limits - OFF Max Heat Setpoint Min Cool Setpoint Mode Restrictions No Restrictions No Mode Changes Page 27...

  • Page 35: 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 36 The Main Menu Buttons Information Information My Thermostat View Runtime Graphs Last 7 Days - Cooling Last 7 Days - Heating Delete Runtime Data Who To Call For Service Page 29...

  • Page 37: 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 38 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 39 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 40 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Heat Pump Settings Heat Pump Lockout - Enabled/Disabled HP Lockout Outdoor Temp Aux Heat Lockout - Enabled/Disabled Aux Heat Lockout Temp Dual Fuel Settings Dual Fuel - On/Off Changeover With Outdoor - On/Off Adjust Balance Point AUX Output Settings...
  • Page 41 The Main Menu Buttons The Main Menu Buttons Information Settings Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Sensor Settings Control Sensor Thermostat Sensor Only Wired Sensor Only Average Wired/Thermostat Wired Sensor Use Use as Outdoor Sensor Use as Remote Sensor Use as Supply Sensor Use as Return Sensor Calibrate Sensors Thermostat...

  • Page 42: 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 desired modes the thermostat will use: Heat, Cool, Heat &...

  • Page 43: 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 Morning start time to bring the room temperature to the Morning setpoint at the start of the Morning time period.

  • Page 44: Installation Settings

    The Main Menu Buttons Settings Installation Settings Heat & Cool Stages (1h1c) Heat & Cool Stages (1h1c) Up to 2 Stages Cooling and 4 stages Heating. Compressor Stages (1h1c) Only available when dip switch is set for Up to 2 compressors. Heat Pump operation.
  • Page 45 The Main Menu Buttons Settings Installation Settings (Continued) (Continued) Timers & Deadbands The Deadband is the number of degrees or minutes that the thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling. 1st Stage Deadband Specifies the minimum temperature difference between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on.

  • Page 46: Free Cooling

    The Main Menu Buttons Settings (Continued) Installation Settings Free Cooling Free Cooling is an energy saving way to boost the efficiency of your air conditioning system by bringing in cool air from the outside. The installation of a Free Cooling damper(s) and outdoor temperature sensor is required.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Aux Output Settings

    The Main Menu Buttons Settings (Continued) Installation Settings AUX Output Settings Allows the W3/AUX output to be used for Heating, Humidification, or Dehumidification. AUX output usage (W3) IMPORTANT: Aux Output Usage must be set for Hum or Dehum before any settings will take effect in the Humidity Main Menu.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 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 be set for GAS/EL.

  • Page 58: 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 59 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 60 Installation Instructions Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch Positions Heat Pump Systems with Dual Fuel 7 Wire, 2 Stage Cooling, 3 Stage Heat Residential & Commercial Heat Pump with ‘O’ Reversing Valve and Fossil Fuel furnace. GAS/EL 24VAC Power 24VAC Common W1/O/B Reversing Valve ELEC...
  • Page 61 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 54...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Index

    Index Dealer Information, 30, 43 Delay Fan-off, see Fan Time between stages, see Time Delay Active Brightness, 18 C, 49 Dehumidification, 23, 41 Alerts, 16 Calibration, 42 view current, 16 Celsius, 35 Differential reset, 16 Cleaning, 3, 19 Heat and cool, 37 set/edit reminders, 16 Clock Dimmer, 18...
  • Page 64 Index Emergency Heat, 44 Heat Pump Energy Watch aux heat, 37,40 Cool, 30 aux heat lockout, 40 Heat, 30 emergency heat, 44 Aux heat, 30 heat pump lockout, 40 Heat dip switch setting, 50 1st stage multi-stage, 37, 40 deadband, see Humidity, 23, 41 Deadband emergency heat, 44...
  • Page 65 Index Screen Cleaning, 19 Screensaver turn on/off, 14 setup, 14 preview, 14 Passcode, 28 Main Menu, 1, 8 SD Card, 35 Photos, 21, 46 Maintenance, 19 2nd stage turn off Preferences, 21 Manual temperature, 38 Program changeover, 36 Security, 28 daily schedule, 9 cool, 4 Sensor...
  • Page 66 Index Themes, 21 Thermostat Sensor calibrate, 42 Three Stage Heat, 37 Time, see Clock W1, 49 Timers, 37 W2, 49 Time Delay, W3, 49 compressor lockout, 37 Wallpaper, 21 cycles per hour, 37 Warranty, 61 1st stage to 2nd stage, 38 Wiring, 51 2nd stage to 3rd stage, 38 dual fuel, 53...
  • Page 67 Notes: Page 60...

  • Page 68: 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 69 Printed on recycled paper. P/N 88-956 Rev. 1 Page 62...

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