PRIOR TO INSTALLING PLEASE READ
THE INSTALLATION GUIDE
The RT500 is easily installed using the Industry Standard
back plate supplied, which can be mounted directly to
the wall surface or a single gang recessed box using the
holes provided; cable entry is from the rear.
The RT500 must be located where it would not be
subjected to extraneous heat gain/loss (such as above
radiators, direct sunlight or in draughts).
Normal household air circulation.
Specification
Switch Rating
: 230V/50Hz/3A
Switch Type
: Single pole, single throw (SPST)
Power Supply
: 2 x AA size Alkaline batteries
Operating Temperature
: 0oC - 50˚C
Temperature Setting Range
: 5oC - 35˚C in 0.5oC steps
Storage Conditions
: -20˚C - 55˚C to 90% RH/non
condensing
Frost Protection Temperature
: Auto cut off at over 35˚C
Battery Low Warning
: 2.6 - 2.8V
Temperature Control Accuracy
: +/- 0.5˚C at 25˚C
Operating Humidity
: 0 to 90% RH/non condensing
Time Display
: 12 hour/24 hour
Clock Accuracy
: +/- 1 min/month
Protection
: Auto cut off at over 35˚C
Memory
: Memory hold up: 5 minutes
Back Light
: EL Panel blue colour
Agency Approval
: CE
Micro disconnection on operation : Type 1.B control action
Rated Impulse Voltage
: 4kV
1
Switches/Jumpers:
The installer should select the jumper positions required
if changing from the factory presets-these jumpers are
found on the rear of the unit.
Switch/Jumpers
Function
Temperature Span
1 Jumper for +/-0.5°C (factory
default setting) or 1.0°C
selection.
Program Type
1 Jumper for 5-2 (factory
default setting) or 7 days
program.
External
1 Jumper.
Back Plate & Wiring
for the RT500
This unit does
not require to be earthed,
earth terminal provided for
safe connection of all earth
wires only.
1) Select a suitable location noting
the advice in page 1 of this
manual, a suitable mounting
height is 1.5m above FFL
2) Isolate AC mains supply, note
this must be 230 Vac and fused at 5 amps.
3) Optimum cable size is 1.5mm CSA; wiring colour codes vary
in different countries and are not defined here.
2
3
4)
Enter cable to rear of back plate.
5)
Securely fix back plate to wall surfa
using holes provided.
6)
Terminate conductors as per the w
unit, ensuring conductors are firm
brass washer.
7)
This appliance is Double Insulated
except at the Earth Parking termin
8)
The Industry Standard back plate h
to the surface of your choice. Pleas
pressure downwards is required to
to connectors in the Back Plate, re
screws at the bottom of the Back P
over tighten.
9)
Fit the batteries supplied and prog
restore AC mains to system when
fully installed and test for correct o
convenience it is possible to install
programme the unit prior to fitting
Terminals:
Terminal Name
Fun
L
Live
SL
Swit
Eart
• Following table is the setting
after reset or Power on: