BN Thermic RT16 RT16 Instructions 451kb pdf

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if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free
performance. Please ensure instructions remain with your customer for their reference.

SECTION A – USER INSTRUCTIONS .

For installation instructions go to page 4

1. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION.

The RT16 Thermostat is an easy to install and use 7 Day, 6/1 Day
or 5/2 Day Programmable Thermostat which offers four time and
temperature changes each day. It is designed to provide automatic
time and temperature control for heating applications using air
temperature or remote-mounted temperature sensor. All settings
are stored in the controller with battery back-up.

RT16- Programmable Heater Controller

Programming

7 Day, 6+1 Day or 5+2 Day (Default 5+2 Day)

Power Supply

230V ac 50 Hz 16A Maximum Load (Battery back-up)

Remote Sensor (Optional)

NTC (10KΩ) +/- 0.5°C at 20°C

Temperature Range

1°C to 45°C (Default 5°C to 30°C)

Display

LCD + back light that comes on for short period when any button
pressed.

Number of Programs Per Day

4

Tamper Resistant

Facility for locking all buttons or just temperature adjustment
buttons.

Dimensions

125mm (H) x 125mm (W) x 90mm (D).

Electrical Protection

IP20

Complies with:

EN 301489-1, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU,
EN60950-1:2006+a11:2009+a1:2010+a12:2011+
a2:2013

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS, NOTE THE SAFE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS
PRODUCT CORRECTLY, AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT
IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:-

PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
Model:- RT16

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YOUR GUARANTEE AT www.bnthermic.co.uk

2. OPERATING GUIDE.

To Set Time and Week Day Number
a) Turn thermostat on by pressing button.

b) Press the button and the minutes will start to flash. Adjust the minutes by pressing the or
buttons. When correct, press button and the hours will flash. Set these by pressing the or
buttons. When correct, press button and the day number will flash. Set this by pressing the or

buttons. When correct, press . Note that Monday is 1, Tuesday 2 etc. If you don’t press a button

for 5 seconds display returns to standard mode and you will need to repeat section b.

Programming - The controller is preset to the following times and temperatures:-

Period

Day

Number

Wake up

Outdoor

Back home

Sleep

1

06:00

20⁰C

08:00

15⁰C

17:00

20⁰C

22:00

15⁰C

2

06:00

20⁰C

08:00

15⁰C

17:00

20⁰C

22:00

15⁰C

3

06:00

20⁰C

08:00

15⁰C

17:00

20⁰C

22:00

15⁰C

4

06:00

20⁰C

08:00

15⁰C

17:00

20⁰C

22:00

15⁰C

5

06:00

20⁰C

08:00

15⁰C

17:00

20⁰C

22:00

15⁰C

6

08:00

20⁰C

10:00

15⁰C

16:00

20⁰C

23:00

15⁰C

7

08:00

20⁰C

10:00

15⁰C

16:00

20⁰C

23:00

15⁰C

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By default the controller is set to 5+2 days this means when programming Monday – Friday settings
will all be the same and you can then program different settings for Saturday – Sunday. If you require
7 day or 6+1 day settings enter defeult settings and adjust paramenters first (See section 5).

To adjust or program the time & temperature periods
a) Make sure the thermostat is on, or turn on by pressing button.
b) Press and hold the button for 3-5 seconds until the time starts to flash, display will also show
“ 1 2 3 4 5 ” and the first period symbol will show. Adjust the hours by pressing the or
buttons. When correct, press button and the minutes will flash. Set these by pressing the
or buttons. When correct, press button and the temperature will flash. Set this by pressing
the or buttons. When correct, press and the second period symbol will show and the
hours will flash. Now repeat the above to set all 4 periods. Once set, the days will change to 6+7

and you repeat the above procedure to program Saturday and Sunday. Note “ 1 2 3 4 5 ” on the
display while programming means you are setting all 5 Weekdays “6+7” on the display while setting
means you are programming Saturday & Sunday. If you don’t press a button for appox 5 seconds
the controller will automatically store the settings and exit programming mode.

Run Modes
1 – Turn thermostat On or Off by pressing the button.
2 – When “ON” press to toggle between Auto mode and Manual mode .
3 – When in Auto mode you can override the set tempreture by pressing the or buttons.
This override will last until the next program period and is shown by both the and symbols.
4 – When in Manual mode you can override the set tempreture by pressing the or

buttons. Note:- The thermostat will stay in Manual mode with the same set temprature until you
switch it to Auto mode or turn the thermostat off.

At any time you can return to the auto temperature set point by pressing the button until only
the Auto mode shows.

Locking the controller
The controller has 2 lock settings selected in the default settings (see section 5). Half lock, when

set only allows the On / Off button to be pressed. Full lock disables all buttons except the unlock
sequence. Putting the controller in lock mode indicated by a symbol on the screen is done by
pressing and holding the button until the symbol appears. Unlocking is the reverse process.

Holiday Mode
Holiday days (count down) and temprature set point can be set so that the heating runs at a lower

temprature whilst you are away and reverts back to normal when you return. To access, make sure
controller is on and then press button for 3-5 seconds until the screen displays Off change to

On by using the or buttons. Then press button to set the number of days you are away.
Then press button to set the temperature required while you are away. Holiday mode is shown
by a symbol displayed on the screen. Once set, to exit holiday mode early press the button.

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SECTION B – INSTA LLATION AND MASTER SETTINGS .

3. INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

3.1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to read, understand and
comply with the following:
You must check all electrical products, before use, to ensure that they are safe. You must
inspect power cables, plugs, sockets and any other connectors for wear or damage. You
must ensure that the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of appropriate
safety devices. A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) should be incorporated in the
main distribution board. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.
You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.

▪ The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 makes owners of electrical appliances responsible

for the safe condition of those appliances and the safety of the appliance operators. If in any
doubt about electrical safety, contact a qualified electrician.

▪ Installation should always be carried out by a qualified electrician or a competent person in

accordance with current electrical regulation.

▪ Ensure that the cables are always protected against short circuit and overload.
▪ The unit should be protected by a suitably rated isolator and fuse or MCB.
▪ The aluminium case must be suitably earthed.
▪ This controller is IP20 rated and is suitable for indoor or under cover use only.

3.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

✓ Remove all packaging and store it away from children, check the package and controller for

visible damage or tampering.

✓ Familiarise yourself with the applications and limitations of the controller.
✓ Only use recommended attachments and parts. To use unauthorised parts may be

dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.

X DO NOT use in areas where hazardous gasses or dusts may be present.
X DO NOT disassemble the controller for any reason. There are no user serviceable parts

inside.

X DO NOT use this controller to perform a task for which it has not been designed.

Please leave the user instructions with the end user where they should be kept in a safe

place for further reference.

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4. INSTALLATION.

The RT16 thermostat can be used with its internal air sensor or if required with an optional remote air
sensor or optional remote black bulb sensor.

4.1 CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR YOUR RT16 OR REMOTE SENSORS

The RT16 controller or sensors should be mounted on an internal wall approximately 1.5 meters
from floor level and should be in a position away from draughts, direct heat and sunlight.
If you decide to use remote sensors you will need to change “A4” to “N2” on the master / default

settings. See page 7 for more information.

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Optional Air Sensor

Part No. CXS

Optional Black Bulb Sensor

Part No. BBS

Optional IP Rated Black

Bulb Sensor

Part No. BBSIP

4.2 INSTALLING THE RT16

Screw the RT16 in position using suitable fixtures and fittings.
There are 4 holes in the corners of the case or you can drill additional holes in the back.

1) Wire the thermostat as per picture to the
right and below making sure all the
terminals are done up tightly.

2) If you are using a remote sensor
connect to terminals 5 and 6 (marked
NTC) of the thermostat using any
insulated copper wire. Polarity of the
sensor does not matter. (you will also
need to change the default settings to
activate the remote sensor see page 7)

3) Do NOT exceed total load of 16A. For
loads greater than this, use a contactor
with the thermostat controlling the coil of
the contactor.

5. CHANGING THE MASTER / DEFAULT SETTINGS.

There are various master / default settings that can be changed by entering the default settings.
To enter these settings, turn off the thermostat by pressing the button. Then press and hold the

button for 3-5 seconds until the A1 appears on the screen. You are now in settings mode and if

you don’t press any button for 5 seconds the display reverts back to off mode.
Press button to switch to next option and press or buttons to adjust the data. If you wish

to exit the settings without waiting 5 seconds press the button.

No.

Setting Options

Data Setting Function

Default

A1

Temperature calibration

-9⁰C to +9⁰C in 0.5⁰C steps. (Can be used to

tune temperature reading so it matches another

thermostat)

0⁰C

A2

Differential between set point

and On and Off

0.5⁰C - 2.5⁰C in 0.5⁰C steps.

0.5⁰C

A3

Remote sensor differential

1⁰C - 9⁰C in 1⁰C steps.

2⁰C

A4

Temperature sensor used

N1= Built in temperature sensor.
N2= Remote temperature sensor.
N3= Do NOT use. Select either N1 or N2.

N3

See Note A

below

A5

lock settings

0 = half lock 1 = full lock

0

A6

Maximum set point of remote

sensor.

5⁰C - 45⁰C

27⁰C

A7

Minimum set point of remote

sensor.

1⁰C - 10⁰C or ( = Not active)

5⁰C

A8

Minimum set point of internal

sensor.

1⁰C - 10⁰C

5⁰C

A9

Maximum set point of internal

sensor.

20⁰C - 45⁰C

30⁰C

AA

Power Cut function.

0 = Power heating as per controller memory.

1 = Shut down controller after power cut.
2 = Shutdown heating but turn controller on
after power cut.

0

AB

Programming selection

0 = 5 + 2 (same settings Mon-Fri + Sat-Sun)
1 = 6 + 1 (same settings Mon-Sat + Sun)
2 = 7 (different settings each day Mon-Sun)

0

AC

Window Opening detection

= Not active

10 - 20⁰C = Sudden drop set point at which

heating turns off.

AD

Window Opening OFF period

5 - 40 minutes (only if AC above is set to a

temperature and not ).

10

AE

Factory Reset

Press & hold key until whole screen shows.

If you Factory Reset please ensure you set A4
above correctly otherwise the thermostat will

give you an error message.

NOTE A – Unit supplied with sensor set to N1 (internal sensor) BUT if you perform a “Factory reset” this will need to be reset from N3
back to N1 or N2.

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6. SENSOR FAULT CODES.

E1 or E2 fault codes are displayed if the temperature sensors are faulty or are not connected. The
thermostat will stop heating until the fault is corrected.

E1= Internal sensor faulty.

E2 = External sensor faulty or missing / not present.

If in the master settings shown overleaf, you have selected N3 for option A4 (Sensors used) you
will get a fault code and the thermostat will not work, please select either N1 if you are using the
internal sensor or N2 if you are using an external mounted sensor.

NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and
component parts without prior notice.

REGISTER:

Activate your warranty by registering online at www.bnthermic.co.uk

and retain this installation data for future reference.

IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY: Your BN Thermic product is guaranteed for one year from date of

purchase. We will repair or replace at our discretion any part found to be defective. We
cannot assume any consequential liability. This guarantee in no way prejudices your
rights under common law and is offered as an addition to consumer liability rights.

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This product conforms to EU Directive 2002/96/EC.
This appliance bears the symbol of the crossed waste bin. This indicates that, at the end of its useful life, it must not be disposed
of as domestic waste, but must be taken to a collection centre for waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is the user's
responsibility to dispose of this appliance through the appropriate channels. Failure to do so may incur penalties established
by laws governing waste disposal.

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