Home Automation Omnistat RC-81 Owner's Manual
O M N I S T A T
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATING THERMOSTAT
Owner's Manual
RC-81 Single Stage Heat/Cool
Real Time Pricing System
Document Number 13R00-2
January, 1997
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DAY
P
COOL
AUTO
Hold Prog Mode Fan
OMNISTAT
Copyright © 1997 Home Automation, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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1
DESCRIPTION
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1
MAINTENANCE
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1
OPERATION
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2
DISPLAY
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4
REAL TIME PRICING SYSTEM
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6
SETTING THE CURRENT TIME AND DAY
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7
PROGRAMMING
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8
SETTING THE VARIATION FOR HIGHER RATES
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8
OVERRIDING THE VARIATION SETTINGS
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9
SETTING TIME SCHEDULES
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9
SYSTEM MODE
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11
AUTOMATIC TIME UPDATE
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11
ANTICIPATION
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12
This thermostat is Listed by Underwriter's Laboratories and
UL Canada.
This thermostat has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements of the European Union for Electromagnetic
Interference, Electromagnetic Immunity and Safety under the
applicable EMI and Low Voltage Directives and Standards.
This thermostat has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
This product generates and can radiate radio frequency
energy. Due to its low power design, it is unlikely to
interfere with radio and TV communications. If it is
suspected of doing so, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the problem by reorienting the receiver's antenna, moving the
receiver away from the product, or consulting an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing your new RC-81 electronic communicating
thermostat. Your thermostat will provide you with comfort,
convenience, and energy savings for years to come.
We hope that you take a few moments to become familiar with all of
the features of this fine product by reviewing this manual. Please
keep this manual on file for future reference.
DESCRIPTION
The RC-81 is a precision digital thermostat with Real Time Pricing
for single stage heating and cooling systems. It has the capability of
being controlled both locally and by remote control. It offers
programmability, stand alone operation, and robust, optically isolated
communications with automation systems, utility control systems,
and personal computers.
There are several items which can be configured at the time of
installation. These items have a check box (
) for your installer to
indicate which features are used in your system.
As an EPA ENERGY STAR Partner, Home Automation, Inc. has
determined that this thermostat meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
MAINTENANCE
Your new thermostat is maintenance free. There is no battery to
install or replace. If necessary, clean unit carefully with a mild soap
solution on a soft cloth.
1
OPERATION
To take advantage of all the benefits and features offered by your
thermostat, we recommend that you start by becoming familiar with
its operation.
1
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Display
The Display is used to show current time, temperature, outdoor
temperature (optional), mode, and to give useful information that
will guide you through normal operation of your thermostat.
2- Hold
Press the Hold key to set the system into Hold mode. In Hold
mode, the thermostat will not change its settings by program.
3- Prog
Press the Prog (programming) key to set the current time and day
(hours, minutes, day of week), and to program the temperature
time schedules for the MORN, DAY, EVE, and NITE periods.
2
AUTO
4
ModeHold2Prog
3
Fan
5
1
DAY
COOL
:
P
6
7
OMNISTAT
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