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Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide (NT10e and NT20e) Release 3.0 Inside ... Configuring the thermostat using the TDI Configuring the thermostat using the TMI Troubleshooting Part No. 600-01000-201, Rev. 1 June 2007...
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Preface Audience Documentation Reading Path Proliphix Documentation Library xiii Conventions Technical Publications Technical Support Proliphix Welcomes Your Comments Chapter 1 Overview Before You Begin IP Address and Port Number Logging In to the Thermostat Real Time Clock What’s Next? Chapter 2...
Beta Draft Confidential Preface The Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide describes how to control and configure Proliphix devices (for example, thermostats) through either the Thermostat Device Interface (TDI) or more specifically through the browser-based Thermostat Management Interface (TMI). Audience...
Beta Draft Confidential Preface Documentation Reading Path The following is the recommended documentation reading path for installing and configuring Proliphix devices. For a detailed description of each guide, see Proliphix Documentation Library (page xiii). Installing the Thermostat Proliphix Thermostat Installation Guide...
Beta Draft Confidential Preface Proliphix Documentation Library The following documentation is available for Proliphix products. Software Release Notes ship with each product. For ordering information, see page Proliphix Product Title Audience NT10e, NT20e, NT100e/h, Proliphix Thermostat Installation Guide For customers who want to install the Basic and NT120e/h, and NT150e/h Professional series thermostat.
Beta Draft Confidential Preface Conventions This guide uses the following conventions, when applicable: Description Convention and Example Commands or keywords, file or path names Boldface font Variable parameters for which you supply values <courier italics> Options and arguments for which you supply values Information that the user must enter Courier Bold font...
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Beta Draft Confidential Preface Proliphix Welcomes Your Comments You can mail, email, or fax your comments. Please include the document part number in the subject line of your email or fax message. E-mail: techpubs@Proliphix.com Fax: Attention Technical Publications 978-692-3378 Proliphix, Inc.
Beta Draft Confidential Chapter Overview The Proliphix Basic Series Network Thermostats are powered by a Proliphix Ethernet Power Adapter (EPA). The end-user of the Basic Series Thermostats should consult the Proliphix Remote Management Setup Guide for a complete explanation of remotely managing your Network Thermostat.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 1: Overview You can configure and manage your thermostat using either the Proliphix Thermostat Management Interface (TMI) or the Thermostat Device Interface (TDI). Thermostat Management Interface — The Proliphix TMI enables you to manage and control your Proliphix thermostats through your web browser.
Click Submit. Real Time Clock Your Proliphix Network Thermostat ships from the factory with the real time clock disabled to ensure longer battery life. You must enable the real time clock to provide years of accurate timekeeping on your thermostat.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 1: Overview What’s Next? Continue with Chapter 2, Configuring the Thermostat Using the TDI Chapter 3, Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI to manage your thermostat. Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide, Release 3.0 Part No. 600-01000-201, Rev. 1...
Beta Draft Confidential Chapter Configuring the Thermostat Using the TDI This chapter describes how to manually modify certain parameters directly at the thermostat using the Thermostat Device Interface (TDI) (buttons and screen options on the thermostat). The thermostat’s front panel includes up and down arrows and several buttons located at the bottom of the LCD to select the desired configuration settings.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 2: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TDI Table 2-1 describes the thermostat buttons and LCD options. Table 2-1 Thermostat Buttons and LCD Options Button or LCD Option Description Up arrow (multiple uses, Increases the setpoint temperature settings. Scrolls up one field in screen sensitive) multi-field screens.
Beta Draft Confidential Thermostat Buttons and LCD Screen Options Each thermostat displays content on the LCD screen. The LCD screen is organized into primary and secondary (or sub) screens. This section describes the primary and secondary screens shown in Figure 2-2.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 2: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TDI Thermostat Screen Figure 2-3 shows the default Thermostat screen. The thermostat constantly displays this screen with a minimal ambient backlight. The backlight intensifies after you click any button. Figure 2-3 Thermostat (Default) Screen Network Zone Name Connectivity...
Beta Draft Confidential Thermostat Screen Table 2-2 Thermostat Screen Options (Continued) Field Description Cool Setpoint Temperature Indicates the current cool setpoint temperature ( F or C) as defined by the thermostat schedule. Note: This field is disabled if only Heat is selected in HVAC mode.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 2: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TDI HVAC Screen The HVAC screen is a sub-screen of the default Thermostat (Default) Screen (page 2-4). Most of the content on the HVAC screen is identical to the Thermostat screen with the exception of the HVAC mode and fan setting controls.
Beta Draft Confidential Thermostat Screen Figure 2-5 shows an example of the process of changing HVAC settings at the thermostat. Figure 2-5 Changing the HVAC Setting Select the middle HVAC button to enter the HVAC mode. Select the middle Mode button to modify HVAC or fan settings. Use the Down arrow to select Heat.
The Sensor Status screen is a secondary screen on the Basic series models (if remote sensors are installed and enabled) and the second primary screen if remote sensors are disabled. The NT10e does not support external thermal sensors, therefore this screen is not available on the NT10e Network Thermostat. Note...
Beta Draft Confidential Thermostat Screen Status & Control Screen The Status & Control screen is the third primary screen. (This is the second primary screen if remote sensors are disabled.) You can highlight each status field by pressing the Up or Down arrows on the thermostat. Press Select to choose the desired status field.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 2: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TDI Thermostat Control Screen The Thermostat Control screen is a sub-screen of the Status & Control Screen (page 2-9). You can select the HVAC system type on this screen. This screen also displays the status of the selected type along with the default settings.
Beta Draft Confidential Thermostat Screen Table 2-6 to configure the Thermostat Status screen options. Table 2-6 Thermostat Status Screen Options Field Description Reset Press and hold the Reset button for three (3) seconds to perform a software reboot. Type Select either Fuel Burner (default) or Heat Pump. When selecting between either Fuel Burner or Heat Pump or between Heat Pump and Fuel Burner, the HVAC Mode must be set to OFF prior to selecting the opposite setting.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 2: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TDI Thermostat Status Screen The Thermostat Status screen is a sub-screen of the Status & Control Screen (page 2-9). This screen displays the following information for each thermostat: Current date Product model number Software version Hardware revision...
Beta Draft Confidential Thermostat Screen Alarm Status Screen The Alarm Status screen is a sub-screen of the Status & Control Screen (page 2-9). This screen displays the status of both the Low and High Temperature Limits alarm and the Filter Reminder alert. Figure 2-10 Alarm Status Screen Table 2-7 lists the Alarm Status screen display options.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 2: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TDI Network Status Screen The Network Status is a sub-screen of the Status & Control Screen (page 2-9). This screen displays the following information: Thermostat host name Unique Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) address Internet Protocol (IP) address Web port number Network Settings Page (page 3-27)
Beta Draft Confidential Chapter Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI This chapter describes how to connect the thermostat to your local network and configure and monitor the thermostat through the web browser using the Thermostat Management Interface (TMI). Thermostat Management Interface (TMI) Authentication The TMI for all Basic Series thermostats requires password authentication prior to accessing the HTML pages that enable you to control or manage the thermostats.
CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI DHCP Assigned IP Addresses The NT10e and NT20e Network Thermostats ship directly from the factory enabled to perform as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client. DHCP is an established standard used to assign IP addresses automatically after each network device is inserted into the network or when the device experiences a power cycle.
Before you Begin Connecting the Thermostat to the Local Network This section describes how to connect your NT10e or NT20e Network Thermostat to your local data network. This connection enables you to conveniently and efficiently configure your thermostat using a browser on your laptop or desktop personal computer.
CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Remote Management You can manage the NT10e or NT20e Network Thermostat using a web browser on a local area network (LAN) or remotely though the Internet after proper authentication at the Proliphix Web Site (www.proliphix.com).
Where 192.168.111.100 is a unique IP address initially assigned via DHCP and 80 is the default (Proliphix assigned) Web HTTP port number. (If you are upgrading your device from a previous version of Proliphix firmware, this port number may be something other than 80.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Most of the HTML thermostat pages conform to a standard format which is maintained for both local and remote thermostat access. (See Figure on page 3-7.) A yellow banner at the top of each page contains the following information for each thermostat: Model number Page title...
When you access the thermostat for the first time, the default Status & Control (Login) page appears. Proliphix recommends that you log in to the thermostat from this page. The thermostat’s status is visible to you without logging in, but you must log in to control some of the parameters on this page.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI To log in and access TMI pages: Click Login. The login window appears. (See Figure 3-2.) Proper authentication is required before you can access any other thermostat TMI pages. Figure 3-2 Administrator Authentication Window Enter the following and click OK: User name: admin...
Beta Draft Confidential Status & Control Page Status & Control Page The TMI displays the default Status & Control page after authentication. The Status & Control page displays a “snapshot” of most of the pertinent information accessible on the thermostat. Figure 3-3 Status and Control Page Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide, Release 3.0 Part No.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Table 3-1 to configure the Temperature status, Schedule Settings, HVAC Settings, and Alarm Status fields. Table 3-1 Thermostat Status Field Descriptions Field Description Temperature Zone Temperature Displays the current temperature of the local sensor if temperature averaging is disabled.
Beta Draft Confidential Status & Control Page Table 3-1 Thermostat Status Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Heat Displays the current Heat temperature setting as set within the current Day Class schedule. (See Setback Schedules Page (page 3-17).) ° ° ° °...
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Table 3-1 Thermostat Status Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description High Temperature Displays the current status of the High Temperature alarm condition. The zone temperature has risen above a pre-programmed limit. After this alarm occurs, you must repair the condition which caused the temperature to rise above the configured limit before resetting this alarm.
Beta Draft Confidential General Settings Page General Settings Page The General Settings page contains parameters and settings that enable you to configure the thermostat name and location and set filter replacement reminders. Figure 3-4 General Settings (Alarms and Alerts Pending) Page Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide, Release 3.0 3-13 Part No.
Status & Control Page (page 3-9). In addition, this alarm will be sent to the Proliphix web site to trigger an email notification if this function is Enabled. This is a major (red) alarm condition. (See...
Status & Control Page (page 3-9). In addition, this alarm is sent to the Proliphix web site to trigger an email notification if this function is Enabled. Disable (default) – No high temperature limit is set.
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Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Table 3-2 General Settings Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description The TMI displays the following additional fields upon different settings and conditions of the Filter Reminder state. Filter Usage The TMI displays this field when Filter Reminder in enabled. x.x Runtime Days –...
Beta Draft Confidential Setback Schedules Page Setback Schedules Page The Proliphix thermostat supports a set of scheduling options that you can configure through the TMI to create customized heating or cooling schedules. Figure 3-5 shows an example of the Setback Schedules page.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Thermostat Scheduling The thermostat scheduling feature is organized in a hierarchy. You use Day Classes to classify the types of days that are used in the schedule. Each Day Class is divided into four Periods, each of which supports temperature settings for both heating and cooling settings to provide periodic air flow.
Beta Draft Confidential Setback Schedules Page Day Class Schedules Figure 3-5 on page 3-17 displays In, Out, and Away Class Schedules in the Day Class Schedules table. The TMI displays the day class periods and period start times within each row of the table. The TMI also displays the heat and cool settings for each period in each day class.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Occupied, Unoccupied, Other Class Schedule Pages From the In, Out, or Away Class Schedule page, you can assign both heat and cool temperature settings in each of the four schedule Periods. Figure 3-7 shows an example of the In Class Schedule page.
Beta Draft Confidential Setback Schedules Page Table 3-3 to modify the In, Out, or Away Class Schedule page fields. Table 3-3 In (Out or Away) Class Schedule Field Descriptions Field Description Period Displays one of four time periods of the day. Time Use the drop-down menu to modify the time period in 15-minute increments.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Default Weekly Schedule From the Default Weekly Schedule page, you can assign one of three Day Classes (see Figure 3-6 on page 3-18) to each of the seven days of the week. Figure 3-8 Default Weekly Schedule Page Table 3-4 to assign Day Classes to each day of the week.
Beta Draft Confidential Setback Schedules Page Schedule Special Days From the Schedule Special Days page, you can select any day of the current or future month and assign a day class different from what is specified in the Default Weekly Schedule (page 3-22).
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Special Days Examples This section describes some examples of Special Days. Example 1 Figure 3-10 on page 3-24 shows an example of changing the Day Class on December 21, 2007 from an In Day Class (i.e. a typical work day) to an Out Day Class. This represents a change to the default weekly schedule for the last week in December and requires a single Special Days entry in the table.
Beta Draft Confidential Setback Schedules Page Example 2 Figure 3-11 shows an example of adding a week-long period to the thermostat schedule from the December 23, 2007 through December 29, 2007. Figure 3-11 Special Days Table Page (Example 2) For example, to add a week-long holiday period: Click Edit Special Days (from Figure 3-5 on page 3-17).
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Setback Schedules Page now displays the two Special Days entries in the Calendar View. Figure 3-12 Setback Schedules Page 3-26 Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide, Release 3.0 Part No. 600-01000-201, Rev. 1...
Beta Draft Confidential Network Settings Page Network Settings Page From the Network Settings page, you can configure the appropriate network parameters specific to your local network such as configuring the Syslog server address to receive messages and alerts. Figure 3-13 Network Settings Page Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide, Release 3.0 3-27 Part No.
The thermostat uses this address when it needs to communicate with the Proliphix Web Server for remote access. (You must click Submit after changing this parameter to invoke a software reset to set the new value.) A.B.C.D –...
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WAN traffic access to the thermostat for remote management. This feature is used only by the Proliphix Remote Managment Server. The thermostat uses this value, along with the WAN IP address, to notify the server which port is to be used when the server wants to contact the thermostat on an internal LAN.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Advanced Settings Page The Advanced Settings page enables you to customize the thermostat by selecting the HVAC type and setting heating and cooling parameters. How you configure your thermostat depends on the type of HVAC system you have, Heat Pump or Fuel Burner.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Table 3-6 to configure the Advanced Settings for a parameters. Table 3-6 Advanced Settings Fields - HVAC Fuel Burner Field Descriptions Field Description HVAC System Type Select the type of HVAC system, either Fuel Burner (default) or Heat Pump HVAC systems as follows: Fuel Burner (default) –...
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Beta Draft Confidential Advanced Settings Page Table 3-6 Advanced Settings Fields - HVAC Fuel Burner Field Descriptions Field Description Auxiliary Heat Specifies a secondary source of heat outside the heat pump system, for example, electric baseboard or a gas furnace. Disable –...
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Disabled – The fan is not forced on during heat cycles. Thermostat Initialization Reset on Submit Consult a Proliphix support representative prior to changing this setting. Performs a software reset on the thermostat. All current settings are maintained after the execution of this reset.
From the Sensor Settings page, you can add external thermal sensors and configure zone temperature thermal averaging of the Local or the two Remote Sensors. This page is not available on the NT10e Network Thermostat because the NT10e does not support external thermal sensors.
Select the remote sensor type, either thermistor or analog so that the appropriate temperature translation table is used to calculate the temperature value. (Consult the Proliphix web site for a list of sensors available in either type.) Thermistor (default) – Thermistor-based thermal sensors.
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Beta Draft Confidential Sensor Settings Page Table 3-7 Sensor Settings Field Descriptions (Continued) Field Description Sensor Averaging Select Enable or Disable to indicate if this remote thermal sensor is to participate in the algebraic averaging of either or both of the thermostat (local) sensor or the remaining Remote Sensor.
By default, Proliphix thermostats intercommunicate with the Proliphix Web Server to provide this capability. If the Proliphix Web Server is not used, a private server may be used but it must provide both alarm notification processing and e-mail generation to fully emulate the remote-access capability which Proliphix provides.
Remote Server Configuration Server Address The IP address of the Remote Server, either the Proliphix Remote Management Server or a private server which supports remote access. This field is pre-configured at the factory with the IP address of the Proliphix Web Server.
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ID to ensure that only authorized Proliphix customers may participate in remotely managing their thermostats. The field is required only if you want to use the Proliphix Web Server as the remote server for remotely accessing their thermostat. See Proliphix Installer Remote Management Guide.
Remote Discovery Status Page (page 3-41) appears. This page displays a brief synopsis of the state of the thermostat and initiates the discovery process with the remote web server (e.g. Proliphix web server on the Proliphix Web Site). Click Back to Remote Access Settings to return to the...
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Usage Counters Page Usage counters, for example: Heat1, Cool 1, and Aux Heat provide a minute-accurate duration activity for all relays. The usage counters that are displayed depend on how your thermostat is configured.
Beta Draft Confidential Usage Counters Page Table 3-9 to complete the Usage Counter page fields. Table 3-9 Usage Counters Page Field Descriptions Field Description Relay Counters Heat1 Displays the first stage Heat1 relay minute activity counter. The Admin account user can reset this field by setting Reset Counters in the Last Counter Reset field.
Beta Draft Confidential CHAPTER 3: Configuring the Thermostat Using the TMI Password Settings Page As a user, you may change your password at any time. Figure 3-20 Admin Password Settings Page 3-44 Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide, Release 3.0 Part No.
Beta Draft Confidential Password Settings Page Table 3-10 to complete the Admin Password Settings page fields. Table 3-10 Admin Password Settings Field Descriptions Field Description Admin Password New Password Enter an alpha-numeric password for the Administrator (admin) account. The password is case sensitive and limited to 15 alpha-numeric characters.
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Do not perform a software reset or factory reset on the thermostat until instructed to do so by a qualified Proliphix customer support representative. See Technical Caution...
To perform a factory reset at the thermostat: Remove the thermostat cover from the base which is attached to the wall. (See the Proliphix Thermostat Installation Guide.) Attach the top of the cover to the top of the base as a hinge.
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Beta Draft Confidential Index Advanced settings page Factory reset 3-30 Alarm Filter status 3-11 set change reminder 3-15 Alarm status screen Firewall settings 3-29 described 2-13 Fuel burner settings for 3-32 Calendar view 3-19 Configuring the thermostat Gateway address 3-28 using the TDI General settings page 3-13...
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Index Sensor status screen described Setback schedules page 3-26 Software reset LCD screen on thermostat Special days 3-23 Left button Status & control page Logging in to the thermostat (remotely) Status & control screen Login page described Subnet mask 3-28 MAC address 3-28 middle button...
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Beta Draft Confidential Index Basic Series Network Thermostat Configuration Guide, Release 3.0 Index-3 Part No. 600-01000-201, Rev. 1...
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