Home Automation RC-81 User Manual

O M N I S T A T
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATING THERMOSTAT
COOL
P
AUTO
DAY
Hold Prog Mode Fan
OMNISTAT
Owner's Manual
RC-81 Single Stage Heat/Cool
Real Time Pricing System
Document Number 13R00-2
January, 1997
Copyright © 1997 Home Automation, Inc.
All Rights Reserved

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
DISPLAY
REAL TIME PRICING SYSTEM
SETTING THE CURRENT TIME AND DAY
PROGRAMMING
SETTING THE VARIATION FOR HIGHER RATES
OVERRIDING THE VARIATION SETTINGS
SETTING TIME SCHEDULES
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SYSTEM MODE
AUTOMATIC TIME UPDATE
ANTICIPATION
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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.
FCC
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.

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 ( 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.
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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.
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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.
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OMNISTAT
1 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.
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