Operating Modes; Programming; Personal Program Schedule; Troubleshooting - ICM Controls SC5010 Installation, Operation & Application Manual

12. Status Indicator Light (0 or 1)
0 = Status indicator never on (best for long battery life)
1 = Status indicator on with first stage
Press the up or down button to select.
Press the right button to advance to the next screen.
13. Back Light (0 or 1)
0 = Back light never on (best for long battery life)
1 = Back light on when button pressed
Press the up or down button to select.
Press the CONFIG button for 2 seconds to exit configuration.
Mode of Operation
The SC5010 is a programmable, manual or auto changeover, single stage heat, single stage cool thermostat. It
functions with air conditioning, heat pumps, gas, oil or electric heat systems.
The thermostat activates the heating appliance when the room temperature is below the set heat temperature
(by the differential temperature) and the red indicator light (configurable) on the thermostat will light. The SC5010
will stop outputting and the red light will turn off when the call for heat has been satisfied. With heat pumps, the
thermostat will not let the compressor come on for 4 minutes after it turns off. This protects your compressor.
When the room temperature is greater than the set cool temperature (by the differential temperature), the cooling
device is activated and the green indicator light (configurable) on the thermostat will turn on. The SC5010 will
stop outputting and the green light will turn off when the call for cooling is satisfied. The thermostat will not let the
compressor come on for 4 minutes after it turns off. This protects your compressor.
The SC5010 has five possible operating modes: OFF, Heat, Cool, Heat & Cool, and Program mode. In off mode,
the thermostat will not turn on heating or cooling devices. The manual fan can be turned on in all operating modes
using the fan button. In heat mode, the thermostat controls the heating system. In the cool mode, the thermostat
controls the cooling system. In heat & cool mode, the thermostat controls both the heating and cooling systems. In
program mode, the thermostat will automatically be controlled by the set program. Program mode can function with
heat mode, cool mode, or heat & cool mode. The clock display alternates with the set temperature display for heat &
cool mode.
The programmable fan feature can be used to run the fan during occupied periods.
The program schedule can be overridden by changing the set temperature (up or down button). This puts the
SC5010 thermostat into a 2-hour temporary hold. After 2 hours, it will automatically return to the program schedule.
The SC5010 also has a button lockout feature. This enables the thermostat to be set to the proper mode and
temperature and locked so it cannot be tampered with.

Operating Modes

There are five possible operating modes for the SC5010. Off, Cool, Heat, and Cool & Heat modes are accessed
by pressing the SYS (left) button. Program mode is accessed by pressing the SYS (left) and FAN (right) buttons
simultaneously.
OFF Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat will not turn on the heating or cooling devices
Note: The indoor fan can be turned on manually in every operating mode by
pressing the FAN (right) button. The word FAN shows on the display and
the fan icon appears when the fan operates.
Heat Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the heating system. When the heat outputs,
the flame icon apprears on the display.
Note: For heat pumps, there is a four minute delay for your compressor to
restart after it has turned off.
Cool Mode
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling system. When the cooling outputs,
the snowflake icon apprears on the display.
Note: There is a four minute delay for your compressor to restart after it has
turned off.
Cool and Heat Mode (Auto Changeover)
• In this mode, the thermostat controls the cooling and heating systems, automatically
changing over from one to the other as needed.
• The timing display alternates with the set temperature every 10 seconds in the cool
and heat mode.
Program Mode
• In this mode, the program function is on (PROG displays), and the thermostat will automatically be controlled by
the set program schedule. Program mode can function with heat mode, cool mode, or heat & cool mode. The
program schedule can be overridden by changing the set temperature (up or down button). After 2 hours, the
program schedule will automatically be resumed. To manually return to the program schedule, press the PROG
button twice.
PROG PROG PROG
Testing the Thermostat
Once the thermostat is configured, it should be thoroughly tested.
CAUTION!: Do not energize the air conditioning system when the outdoor temperature is below 50
degrees. It can result in equipment damage or personal injury.
Heat Test
1. Press SYS (left) button until heat mode is displayed.
2. Adjust the set temperature so it is 5 degrees above the room temperature.
3. Heat should come on within a few seconds. Red LED may turn on.
4. Adjust the set temperature 2 degrees below the room temperature and the heat
should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note: For heat pumps, there is a four-minute delay to protect your compressor after it turns off.
To bypass the compressor time delay, go to OFF mode for 5 seconds.
Cool Test
1. Press SYS (left) button until cool mode is displayed.
2. Adjust set temperature so it is 5 degrees below room temperature.
3. A/C should come on within a few seconds. Green LED may turn ON.
4. Adjust the set temperature 2 degrees above the room temperature
and the A/C should turn off. There may be a fan delay on your system.
Note: There is a four-minute time delay to protect the compressor after it turns off.
To bypass the compressor time delay, go to OFF mode for 5 seconds
Fan Test
1. Press FAN (right) button. Fan displays. Indoor fan turns ON.
2. Press FAN (right) button. Indoor fan turns OFF.
Setting the Time and Day of the Week
The time and day of the week must be set for your program schedule to operate correctly.
1. Press the SYS (left) button until you are in the OFF mode.
2. Press and hold the PROG button (SYS (left) and FAN (right) buttons pressed
simultaneously) in for 6 seconds.
3. Time displays (hour flashing).
Press the up or down button to adjust the hour.
4. Press the FAN (right) button once to select minutes (minutes flashing).
Press the up or down button to adjust the minutes.
OFF
5. Press the FAN (right) button once to select day of the week (TODAY flashing).
Press the up or down button to select current day of the week.
Note: At any time, press the SYS (left) button to return to the previous screen or
press the FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen.
Press the PROG button in for 2 seconds to lock values into memory and return to the
OFF mode or press the FAN (right) button once to enter programming.

Programming

Program Overview
The SC5010 programmable thermostat has four periods (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE) that are customizable for each
day of the week. Each period will have a start time, heat temperature, cool temperature and programmable fan
option. The SC5010 monitors the day and time, while maintaining the specific conditions you have chosen for each
period in your program.
Setting the program schedule:
1. Press the SYS (left) button until you are in OFF mode.
2. Press and hold the PROG button (SYS and FAN buttons pressed simultaneously) for 6 seconds.
3. Press the FAN (right) button 3 times.
4. SUN thru SAT are blinking.
From this screen you have 2 options:
1. Press the FAN (right) button to begin programming all 7 days at one time, or
2. Press the up button to see the other programming options.
Note: The days of the week shown on the display will be programmed simultaneously.
The screens are listed below.
Screen 1 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
Screen 2 MON TUE WED THU FRI
Screen 3 MON
Screen 4 TUE
Screen 5 WED
Screen 6 THU
Screen 7 FRI
Screen 8 SUN
Screen 9
Screen 10 SUN
From any of the previous screens, you can press the FAN (right) button to begin entering your program schedule.
The days shown on the display will all be programmed simultaneously.
Once the FAN (right) button is pressed, MORN blinks.
Use the up or down button to select a different period (MORN, DAY, EVE, NITE).
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Transition time hour blinks.
Use the up or down button to select a different hour.
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Transition time minutes blink.
Use the up or down button to select different minutes.
PM
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Heat set temperature displays.
Use the up or down button to adjust the heat set temperature.
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Cool set temperature displays.
Use the up or down button to adjust the cool set temperature.
Press FAN (right) button to advance to the next screen. Programmable fan screen displays.
Choose: OFF – Programmable fan disabled.
ON – Indoor fan on continuously during the period.
PM
Repeat above steps to program the four periods per day.
When the program schedule is complete, press and hold the PROG button (SYS and FAN buttons pressed
simultaneously) in for 2 seconds to return to the OFF mode.
Lockout Feature
The SC5010 has a button lockout feature so the mode cannot be changed and the
PM OFF
temperature adjustment is limited. Select the appropriate lockout from Configuration
Mode Settings (Step 5) of this guide.
To activate the LOCK feature:
1. Simultaneously press the SYS, FAN and UP buttons for 10 seconds.
2. will display and the lockout function will be enabled.
To deactivate the LOCK feature, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
Factory Preprogramming
The SC5010 comes preprogrammed with the following schedule:
MONDAY MORN 6:00 AM
thru
HEAT 70°F HEAT
SUNDAY
COOL 78°F COOL
FAN Off

Personal Program Schedule

Use the following personal program schedule to record your settings:
MONDAY MORN
1
HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL
FAN
TODAY MON
TUESDAY MORN
2
HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL
FAN
WEDNESDAY
MORN
3
HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL
FAN
THURSDAY
MORN
4
HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL
FAN
FRIDAY
MORN
5
HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL
FAN
SAT
SATURDAY
MORN
6
HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL
FAN
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
PROG
SUNDAY MORN
7
HEAT HEAT
SAT
COOL COOL
SAT
FAN
This feature is used for transferring configuration and program schedule from the master to the target thermostat.
All thermostats for a job can be mounted and powered up. Configure and program one thermostat. This will be the
master. The master will be used to copy the program to the rest of the thermostats.
Preparing the master to Send:
1. The master must be powered with 24 VAC.
2. Verify the master thermostat is in OFF mode.
3. Press SYS (left) button until OFF mode displays.
4. Remove cover of the master thermostat by gently pulling near one of the corners at the
top of the thermostat.
Note: Do not force open. Use a small coin or slotted screwdriver to release tabs if
5. Press the up and down buttons and CONFIG switch simultaneously for 5 seconds.
6. The OUT screen displays indicating the master thermostat is ready to
transfer data.
Note: Press the up and down buttons and CONFIG switch simultaneously for 5
7. Turn off power to the master and remove it from the wall.
8. Connect the master to the target using the 3 wire connector. Attach one end to the
Master's FP pins and the other end to the Target's FP pins.
Note: Target thermostat must be powered with 24 VAC for field programming to occur
When the connection has been made correctly, the master thermostat will power
up and the target will count from 5 down to 1. It will then display the LOCK confirming the data
has been saved in memory.
When all target thermostats have been completed, reinstall the master thermostat.
Press the up and down buttons and the CONFIG switch simultaneously for 5 seconds to exit from the data transfer
mode and to return the master thermostat to the OFF mode.
No display
System fan does not come on properly
DAY 8:00 AM EVE 6:00 PM NITE 10:00 PM
No response with first button press
Program schedule activates at the wrong
62°F HEAT 70°F HEAT 62°F
time
85°F COOL 78°F COOL 82°F
Thermostat turns on and off too frequently
FAN Off FAN Off FAN Off Thermostat does not follow program
Fan runs continuously
Fan turns on occasionally
Status indicator light not on during call
Room temperature is not correct
DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT
displays when any button is pressed
COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN
on display instead of room temp.
DAY EVE NITE Heat or Cool not coming on
HEAT HEAT
Remote or outdoor sensor not accurate
COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN
LO BAT on display
DAY EVE NITE
Problem not listed above
HEAT HEAT
* Reset Button Function: Time and day are reset, configuration and program settings are unchanged.
COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN
DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT
The Seller warrants its products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the
COOL COOL
date of manufacture. The liability of the Seller is limited, at its option, to repair, replace or issue a non-case credit for
FAN FAN FAN
the purchase prices of the goods which are provided to be defective. The warranty and remedies set forth herein
do not apply to any goods or parts thereof which have been subjected to misuse including any use or application
in violation of the Seller's instructions, neglect, tampering, improper storage, incorrect installation or servicing not
DAY EVE NITE
performed by the Seller. In order to permit the Seller to properly administer the warranty, the Buyer shall: 1) Notify
HEAT HEAT
the Seller promptly of any claim, submitting date code information or any other pertinent data as requested by the
COOL COOL
Seller. 2) Permit the Seller to inspect and test the product claimed to be defective. Items claimed to be defective
FAN FAN FAN and are determined by Seller to be non-defective are subject to a $30.00 per hour inspection fee. This warranty
constitutes the Seller's sole liability hereunder and is in lieu of any other warranty expressed, implied or statutory.
Unless otherwise stated in writing, Seller makes no warranty that the goods depicted or described herein are fit for
DAY EVE NITE
any particular purpose.
HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN
DAY EVE NITE
HEAT HEAT
COOL COOL
FAN FAN FAN
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SimpleSet TM Field Programming
Requires SimpleSet TM Transfer Cable (ACC-WIH21)
OFF
necessary.
seconds to exit from data transfer mode and to return the master to the OFF
mode.
FP pins

Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy
Check for 24 VAC at thermostat; display is blank when 24 VAC is not present or if
batteries are completely discharged. Time and day of week must be reset after extended
power loss.
Verify wiring is correct, check Gas/Electric Configuration (see Setting 4).
First button press activates backlight only (when back light is configured "ON").
Check time (AM/PM) set on thermostat (see Setting the Time).
Adjust temperature differential (see Configuration Mode Setting 2).
Verify it is operating in program mode (PROG displays); check time (AM/PM); may be in
2 hour program override.
Press FAN (right) button to turn fan off.
Program Mode: Check programmable fan setting in program mode schedule.
Turn status indicator function on (see Configuration Mode Setting 12).
Calibrate thermostat (see Configuration Mode Setting 8). If remote sensor is used, check
S1 & S2 terminal connections. Press SYS and down buttons to display outdoor
temperature.
Thermostat has the button lockout function activated (see Lockout Feature, and
Configuration Mode Setting 5).
Check for a bad connection at S1 & S2 terminals, if used (see Configuration Mode
Setting 10).
Verify wiring is correct, verify RC/RH jumper is in place (for single transformer system).
Press SYS and down buttons simultaneously to display remote or outdoor temperature.
Verify connections at S1 and S2 terminals.
Replace batteries with two fresh "AAA" batteries. LO BAT may display if no batteries are
installed and there is a loss of power.
Press Reset button once*.
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