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Energate Pioneer Z100 Smart Thermostat Operating And Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    Pioneer Z100 Smart Thermostat Operating and Installation Manual AW000286-D...
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  • Page 3 Operating and Installation Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new thermostat. It has been designed for easy programming to save on energy costs and allow a comfortable living environment. Features: • Auto programming mode for your yearly heating and cooling needs •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents   OPERATING THE THERMOSTAT ..................7   Navigating the Controls ......................7   Home Screen ......................... 8   HELP button .......................... 8   Title Bar ..........................9   Setting the Date & Time ....................... 10   Default Schedule ......................... 11  ...
  • Page 5   Energy Options Screen ......................22   Comfort Screen ........................23   Temporary Savings SETPOINT................... 24   Indicators of Energy Events and Savings ................25   Utility Text Messages ......................26   Temperature Units and Calibration ..................27   Service Information ......................27  ...
  • Page 6   Password ......................... 34   Setpoint Range ........................ 35   Equipment Type ....................... 35   Equipment Settings ......................36   Conventional Systems ....................36   Heat Pump Systems ..................... 37   Control Options ........................ 38   Device Info Screen ......................39  ...

  • Page 7: Operating The Thermostat

    OPERATING THE THERMOSTAT Navigating the Controls Display screen button LEFT TAB button √ button ▲ ▼ SCROLLS button The function of the LEFT and RIGHT TAB buttons appears on the bottom of the display screen. Use the SCROLL (▲ ▼) buttons to move through the menu items and options, and to change highlighted values.

  • Page 8: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen displays current temperature and operation data. To view this screen when the backlight is off, just press any of the buttons. Icons such as the heat or fan are animated when the equipment is running. HELP button The thermostat’s HELP button provides you with information on how to navigate through the...

  • Page 9: Title Bar

    Title Bar The left hand side of the Title Bar displays an icon showing the communications link status and signal quality. means Link OFF, means Link ON, and varies from lowest signal quality (1 bar) to highest signal quality (5 bars). The Title Bar also displays the current electricity rate if your utility company provides price information over the communication link.

  • Page 10: Setting The Date & Time

    Setting the Date & Time When the communications link is active, the network periodically updates the date and time and you will be prevented from modifying this setting. If the communications link is off you can set the current date and time by selecting TIME from the Main Menu. You can always change between a 12H or 24H clock format.

  • Page 11: Default Schedule

    Default Schedule The thermostat’s schedule is factory programmed in accordance with the EnergyStar guidelines for START TIMES and SETPOINTS (listed below). This default schedule may be modified as desired to meet your comfort and schedule requirements. The thermostat anticipates the time required to reach a desired temperature prior to the start of the SETPOINT time;...

  • Page 12: Temporary Hold

    Temporary Hold A Temporary Hold allows you to temporarily make the temperature warmer or cooler without affecting the pre-set programming. The thermostat will remain at the Temporary Hold temperature until the next scheduled SETPOINT. From the Home screen, press either of the SCROLL buttons to highlight the operating target SETPOINT (HEAT or COOL), which will be underlined.

  • Page 13: Heating And Cooling Modes

    Heating and Cooling Modes The thermostat is pre-set for heating operation (HEAT) but you can manually change the operating mode between AUTO, HEAT, COOL, OFF, and EMERG. Choose MODE from the Main Menu to view this screen. Use the SCROLL buttons to select the desired operating mode. Press SELECT and EXIT to engage the operating mode.

  • Page 14: Fan Modes

    Fan Modes You can manually change the fan mode between AUTO and ON. Choose MODE from the Main Menu to view this screen. SCROLL through the operating modes to get to the fan modes, then press SELECT and EXIT to engage the desired fan mode. AUTO: The fan runs only when the heating, cooling, or emergency systems are on.

  • Page 15: Temperature Settings

    Temperature Settings A SETPOINT is identified by a NAME and specifies heating and cooling target temperatures. Example: If the SETPOINT is set to WAKE, with COOL temperature of 78°F and HEAT temperature of 70°F, a thermostat operating in AUTO mode will keep your dwelling’s temperature at the predefined HEAT or COOL temperature.

  • Page 16: Schedule

    Schedule The SCHEDULE determines when a SETPOINT such as WAKE begins. Only the start times are defined; the SETPOINT ends at the start of the next SETPOINT. To delete a start time, SCROLL to the start time, and select NOT USED as the SETPOINT. Choose SCHEDULE from the main MENU to view the Schedule screen.

  • Page 17: Permanent, Timed, And Vacation Holds

    Permanent, Timed, and Vacation Holds The SCHEDULE can be modified to maintain a desired SETPOINT through either a: • Permanent Hold (hold until cancelled) • Timed Hold (hold for 1 to 99 hours or 1 to 99 days) • Vacation Hold (hold until a set date) Choose HOLD from the main Menu, then select the HOLD TYPE, press SELECT, then SCROLL to the desired HOLD TYPE and press SELECT again.
  • Page 18 Permanent, Timed, and Vacation Holds (continued) Timed Hold In TIMED hold, choose between 1 and 99 (in hours or days). You can also choose the SETPOINT to hold. Press SAVE CHANGES to accept the new settings and initiate the Hold. To cancel the Hold, return to the HOLD menu and press CANCEL.

  • Page 19: Energy Events

    Energy Events Energy Events are specific time intervals when your utility institutes higher energy prices, or when your utility needs to reduce the load on the electricity grid. These energy events are referred to as: • Load Control Events • Price Conservation Events Load Control Event During a Load Control Event, your utility sends a signal to the thermostat to indicate that the target...

  • Page 20: Voluntary Load Control Event

    Voluntary Load Control Event In the case of a Voluntary Load Control Event you may accept the modifications suggested by your utility, or you can either Override the event or Opt-Out of it. Overriding a Voluntary Load Control Event: You can override a Load Control Event while the event is in progress by choosing SETPOINT values that result in higher energy consumption than the values specified by the event.

  • Page 21: Mandatory Load Control Event

    Mandatory Load Control Event When a Load Control Event is in effect, there is no indication if the event is mandatory or voluntary. You will know that the event is mandatory if you try to push the arrow buttons in the direction of higher energy consumption (i.e.

  • Page 22: Energy Options Screen

    Energy Options Screen The Energy Options screen allows you to disable Voluntary Load Control Events and to select which type of price information you want to be displayed. Choose ENERGY OPTIONS from the main MENU to view this screen. • LOAD CONTROL: enables or disables Voluntary Load Control Events;...

  • Page 23: Comfort Screen

    Comfort Screen The Comfort Screen allows you to choose your desired comfort level (i.e. from maximum comfort and no savings to maximum savings and minimum comfort). Please note that not all utilities provide price information over the communications link so this screen may not be activated for your program.

  • Page 24: Temporary Savings Setpoint

    Comfort Screen (continued) The Savings Comfort Level places a higher value on savings over comfort such that the temperature adjustments are greater for a given price increase. Maximum Savings means that your thermostat will change the temperature in the direction of maximum energy savings every time there is an increase in the price of energy.

  • Page 25: Indicators Of Energy Events And Savings

    Indicators of Energy Events and Savings The Thermostat has four Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) located on the right side of the case, below the LCD screen. These four LEDs are: RED, ORANGE, YELLOW and BLUE As energy prices go up, first the YELLOW LED will turn on, followed by the ORANGE ORANGE and finally when a very high price is reached the RED light will come on YELLOW...

  • Page 26: Utility Text Messages

    Utility Text Messages Your utility may send text messages to your thermostat to provide information. For example, they might inform you of upcoming events. A text message sent from your utility will be displayed when the thermostat is on the home screen. It will remain displayed until you acknowledge the message, until the message expires, or until your utility cancels the message.

  • Page 27: Temperature Units And Calibration

    Temperature Units and Calibration The display can be set to display Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) units. Also if you measure the temperature yourself and believe the thermostat’s displayed temperature is off slightly you can easily calibrate the thermostat’s display by up to +/- 5.4°F (+/- 3°C) by following these steps. SELECT TEMPERATURE from the Main Menu.

  • Page 28: User Options

    User Options Languages The thermostat can be set to English or Spanish through the USER OPTIONS screen. To change from ENGLISH to SPANISH, SCROLL to the USER OPTIONS on the Main Menu. Press SELECT on the LANGUAGE line. SCROLL to the ESPAÑOL choice (underlined).

  • Page 29: Change Filter Reminder

    Change Filter Reminder A CHANGE FILTER reminder may also be set in the USER OPTIONS menu. It can be set from 0 to 12 months. Setting it to 0 months effectively disables the CHANGE FILTER reminder. After the CHANGE FILTER reminder is enabled, the value shown by this screen will decrease each month.

  • Page 30: Installation And Maintenance

    INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE Mounting the Thermostat Install the thermostat at 5 feet (1.5m) above the floor in an area with good air circulation at average temperature. Avoid locations with drafts or dead spots behind doors, hot or cold air ducts, sunlight or radiant heat from appliances, concealed pipes or chimneys and unconditioned areas such as outside walls behind the thermostat.

  • Page 31: Removing Thermostat Front Housing From Backplate

    Removing Thermostat Front Housing from Backplate To remove the thermostat front housing from the backplate, press the plastic tab located at the bottom of the thermostat. Pull the bottom of the front housing forward and remove. Warning: do not use metallic tools when removing battery or backplate; this may damage the thermostat.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery A LOW BATTERY WARNING will appear when the battery falls below 10% of its rated capacity. This procedure does not lose the thermostat settings; however, time settings will require re- programming if communications are not restored. Replace with a CR-2032 battery. Many government agencies promote and have battery recycling programs.

  • Page 33: Wiring Configuration

    Wiring Configuration The thermostat should be wired by a licensed technician familiar with HVAC installation. Conventional System s (CONV) ommon(GND) Power (24VAC) 3 RS OUT Outdoor Sensor 1st Stage Heat W1 10 4 RS GND Sensor Ground 5 FILTER Filter 1st Stage Cool Y1 12 2nd Stage Cool Y2 13 2nd Stage Heat W2 14...

  • Page 34: Setup Menu Options

    Setup Menu Options WARNING: Changing settings in the SETUP can damage the HVAC system and should only be done by a qualified HVAC technician. Password Two levels of password protection are programmed in the thermostat: USER and INSTALLER. Both password levels will timeout after 20 minutes of the last button press and force you to re-enter a password.

  • Page 35: Setpoint Range

    Setpoint Range The SETPOINT RANGE sub menu defines the Maximum and Minimum temperatures allowed in the HEAT and COOL modes. Adjusting these temperatures limits the temperature ranges allowed when setting SETPOINT temperatures. Equipment Type WARNING: The thermostat must be configured correctly to match the equipment type. The number of cooling and heating stages must be defined in the Conventional or Heat Pump setting.

  • Page 36: Equipment Settings

    Equipment Settings Conventional Systems You must enter an Installer Password to access the EQUIPMENT SETTINGS from the Main Menu. The following settings can be changed for Conventional Systems: DEFAULT OPTION MIN ON/OFF TIME 3 MIN 1-6 MIN Minimum cycle time for the furnace/air conditioner. FAN ON IN HEAT The fan turns on when the The furnace waits until enough...

  • Page 37: Heat Pump Systems

    Heat Pump Systems You must enter an Installer Password to access the EQUIPMENT SETTINGS from the Main Menu. The following settings can be changed for Heat Pump Systems: DEFAULT OPTION MIN ON/OFF TIME 3 MIN 1-6 MIN Minimum cycle time for the heat pump/auxiliary heater. ALLOW HP+AUX ON Allows the Heat Pump and Does not allow Heat Pump and...

  • Page 38: Control Options

    Control Options You must enter an Installer Password to access the CONTROL menu from the Main Menu. The following settings can be changed: DEFAULT OPTION CHANGE 0-6°F 2°F (1°C) HYSTERESIS (0-3°C) Defines the number of degrees the temperature must go beyond a setpoint prior to changing from HEAT to COOL mode or vice versa in AUTO mode.

  • Page 39: Device Info Screen

    Device Info Screen The Device Info screen is a read-only screen that is available through the Setup menu. The Installer password must be entered to access the screen. This screen provides the following information: • Operating Software (OS): this is a number that identifies the name and version of the Thermostat Firmware.

  • Page 40: Link Info Screen

    Link Info Screen The Link Info screen is also read-only and is accessed by pressing the LINK INFO soft key in the Device Info Screen. The Link Info screen provides the following information: • The Link Icon, as described in the Title Bar section of this manual. •...
  • Page 41 Link Info Screen (continued) • STATUS: The label inside the box describes the status of the communication link Possible labels are: SEARCHING FOR RADIO SEARCHING FOR NETWORK JOINING NETWORK SEARCHING FOR TRUST CENTER WAITING FOR SECURE LINK SEARCHING FOR ESP WAITING FOR VALID CONNECTION CONNECTION ACTIVE At the right end of the title bar of the LINK STATUS box is the Status Code.

  • Page 42: Reset Screen

    Reset Screen The Thermostat has three different resets to Factory Default values: • Thermostat Reset • User Configuration Reset • Reset Security Keys The following sections provide additional information on each of these resets. Page 42...

  • Page 43: Thermostat Reset

    Thermostat Reset A THERMOSTAT RESET restores the thermostat to the following original manufacturer settings HEAT COOL WAKE 70ºF 78ºF LEAVE 62ºF 85ºF RETURN 70ºF 78ºF SETPOINTS SLEEP 62ºF 82ºF UNOCCUPIED 62ºF 85ºF OCCUPIED 70ºF 78ºF SETPOINT 7 62ºF 85ºF SETPOINT 8 62ºF 85ºF SCHEDULE...
  • Page 44 Thermostat Reset (cont.) UNITS FAHRENHEIT (ºF) TEMPERATURE USER [1234] OFF PASSWORD INSTALLER [INST] HEAT 93ºF 41ºF SETPOINT RANGE COOL 95ºF 43ºF # OF COOL STAGES EQUIPMENT TYPE CONVENTIONAL # OF HEAT STAGES MIN ON/OFF TIME 3 MIN EQUIPMENT SETTINGS FAN ON IN HEAT CHANGE HYSTERESIS 2ºF CONTROL...

  • Page 45: User Configuration Reset

    User Configuration Reset The User Configuration Reset will only restore the following settings to the factory default values listed in the previous Thermostat Reset section: • • SETPOINTS CLOCK FORMAT • • SCHEDULE LANGUAGE • • COMFORT SETTING TEMPERATURE UNITS Reset Security Key The thermostat ships from the factory with an initial security key that allows the thermostat to set an initial temporary connection with the utility.

  • Page 46: Conventional System Test

    Conventional System Test This procedure allows the installer to bypass delays associated with the minimum on/off times. OUTPUT TESTED PROCEDURE EXPECTED RESULT Mode = Off Fan should turn on Fan = change from AUTO to ON Mode = COOL Lower the setpoint by - 5°F (-3°C) from First stage cooling should stage cooling room temperature and SELECT...

  • Page 47: Heat-Pump System Test

    Heat-Pump System Test This procedure allows the installer to bypass delays associated with the minimum on/off times. OUTPUT TESTED PROCEDURE EXPECTED RESULT Mode = Off Fan should turn on Fan = change from AUTO to ON Mode = COOL First stage cooling should stage cooling Set the setpoint by at least -5°F (-3°C) engage...

  • Page 48: Product Conformity

    2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contains Radio Module FCC ID: WUR-ZRM10; Industry Canada ID: 8022A-ZRM10 Caution You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Energate, Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment. Page 48...

  • Page 49: Note

    Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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