Venstar T2000 User Guide

7 Day Programmable • Up to 2-heat & 2-cool

with

Wi-Fi

and local

API

Owner’s Manual

& Installation

Instructions

CAUTION

Follow the Installation Instructions before proceeding. Set the
thermostat mode to “OFF” prior to changing settings in setup
or restoring Factory Defaults.

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an
intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15, subpart C 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 in radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the

receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC limits may be attached to this
equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not
recommended by Venstar, is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved by
Venstar could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC - INDOOR Mobile Radio Information:
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled
exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This Device complies with Industry Canada License-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not
cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using
an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter
by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.

Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada, exempts de licence standard
RSS(s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) ce
dispositif ne doit pas causer d’interférences, et 2) ce dispositif doit accepter
toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais
fonctionnement de l’appareil.

En vertu des règlements d’Industrie Canada, cet émetteur de radio ne peut
fonctionner en utilisant une antenne d’un type et maximale (ou moins) Gain
approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour réduire les interférences
radio potentielles aux autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent
être choisis afin que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) ne est pas
plus de ce qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie.

We, Venstar, declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which
this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Explorer Mini thermostat has the ability to receive updates to its firmware.
Periodically firmware updates are released by the manufacturer to add features
and/or performance enhancements. This manual was produced reflecting the
most current firmware/feature set at the time of publication, firmware rev. 1.0.
Firmware releases after rev. 1.0 may not be adequately depicted in this manual.
Please refer to the appropriate website or contact your place of purchase to learn
about changes to the thermostat after firmware release 1.0.

MUH-SKYPORT8

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Table of Contents

CAUTION

Installation Instructions ..........................................................1

Wire Connections .....................................................................2

Thermostat Backplate .............................................................3

Dip Switch Settings .................................................................4

Connect to WiFi.......................................................................10

Front Panel ...............................................................................13

Display ......................................................................................14

Basic Operation ......................................................................16

User Setup................................................................................17

Backlight Operation ..........................................................18

Service Filter ......................................................................19

Installer Setup .........................................................................21

Programming a Daily Schedule ...........................................27

About Advanced Features & Operation ..............................29

Advanced Setup Table ...........................................................34

IMPORTANT

Follow Installation Instructions carefully. Disconnect
Power to the Heater/Air Conditioner before removing
the old thermostat and installing the new thermostat.

© Copyright 2017, All Rights Reserved T2000

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Glossary of Terms

Auto-Changeover: A mode in which the thermostat will turn on the

heating or cooling based on room temperature demand.

Cool Setpoint: The warmest temperature that the space should rise

to before cooling is turned on (without regard to deadband).

Deadband: The number of degrees the thermostat will wait, once a

setpoint has been reached, before energizing heating or cooling.

Differential: The forced temperature difference between the heat

setpoint and the cool setpoint.

Heat Setpoint: The coolest temperature that the space should drop

to before heating is turned on (without regard to deadband).

Icon: The word or symbol that appears on the thermostat display.

Mode: The current operating condition of the thermostat (i.e. Off,

Heat, Cool, Auto, Program On).

Non-Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that does not have the

capability of running Time Period Programming.

Programmable Thermostat: A thermostat that has the capability of

running Time Period Programming.

Temperature Swing: Same as Deadband.

Time Period Programming: A program that allows the thermostat

to automatically adjust the heat setpoint and/or the cool setpoint
based on the time of the day.

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Installation Instructions

Remove and Replace the old thermostat

To install the thermostat properly, please follow these step by step
instructions. If you are unsure about any of these steps, call a qualified
technician for assistance.

• Installationtools:Smallatbladescrewdriver,Phillipsscrewdriver,

wire cutters and wire strippers.

• MakesureyourHeater/AirConditionerisworkingproperlybefore
beginninginstallationofthethermostat.

• Carefullyunpackthethermostat.Savethescrews,anybrackets,

and instructions.

• TurnoffthepowertotheHeating/AirConditioningsystematthemain
fusepanel.Mostresidentialsystemshaveaseparatebreakeror
switchfordisconnectingpowertothefurnace.

• Removethecoveroftheoldthermostat.Ifitdoesnotcomeoffeasily,
checkforscrews.

• Loosenthescrewsholdingthethermostatbaseorsubbasetothewall

and lift away.

• Ifyouhaveasmartphonehandy,takeaphotoofthewiringforfuture

reference.

• Disconnectthewiresfromtheoldthermostat.Tapetheendsofthe
wiresasyoudisconnectthem,andmarkthemwiththeletterofthe

terminal for easy reconnection to the new thermostat.

• Keeptheoldthermostatforreferencepurposes,untilyournew
thermostatisfunctioningproperly.

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Installation Instructions

Wire Connections

Iftheterminaldesignationsonyouroldthermostatdonotmatchthose

on the new thermostat, refer to the chart below or the wiring diagrams
that follow.

Wire from the Install on the
old thermostat Function new thermostat
terminal marked connector marked

G or F Fan G

Y1, Y Cooling Y1

W1, W Heating W1/O/B

Rh, R, M, Vr, A Power R

C Common C

O/B Rev. Valve W1/O/B*

W2 2nd Stage Heat W2

Ck1 Dry Contact Switch CK

CKGND Dry Contact Switch R

* O/B is used if your system is a Heat Pump.

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Installation Instructions

The Explorer Mini Thermostat Backplate

To remove the thermostat backplate:
Gently separate the display from the

basebypullingfromthecenter.

RGY1W2W1/O/BY2C

R 24 VAC return
G Fan relay
W1/O/B 1st stage heat circuit
W2 2nd stage heat circuit
Y1 1st stage compressor relay

CK1

Y2 2nd stage compressor relay
C 24 VAC common

CK1 Dry Contact

IMPORTANT: This thermostat requires both R (24 VAC Return) and C (24 VAC

Common) wires be connected to the backplate terminals to operate properly.

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Installation Instructions

Check Dip Switch

Ensure which switch is correct for your

system.Dipswitchesarelocatedonthe
backofthethermostat.

GAS/EL

HP

B

O

23

ON

GAS

ELEC
1

ON

1 2 3

ON

GAS ELECORGAS ELEC

O B BO

ON

1 2 3

OR

ON

GAS/EL HPORGAS/EL HP

ON

1 2 3

ON

GAS/EL

O

GAS

HP
B

23

ON

1

ELEC

Thisswitch(GASorELEC)controlshowthe
thermostatwillcontroltheFan(G)terminalin

1 2 3

heatingmode.WhenGAS is chosen, the thermostat
willnotenergizetheFan(G)terminalinheating.
WhenELECischosenthethermostatwillenergize
thefaninheating.

For Heat Pump Only
WhentheGAS/EL or HPdipswitchisconguredfor

1 2 3

HP,thisdipswitch(OorB)mustbesettocontrol
theappropriatereversingvalve.IfO is chosen, the

W1/O/Bterminalwillenergizeincooling.IfB is
chosen, the W1/O/Bterminalwillenergizeinheating.

Thisdipswitchconguresthethermostattocontrol
aconventionalgas/electricsystemoraheatpump.

1 2 3

Ifyoursystemisanythingotherthanaheatpump,
leavethisswitchsetforGAS/EL.

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Installation Instructions

1 Stage Heat, 1 stage Cool

Dip Switch Settings

GAS/EL

HP

B

O

23

ON

GAS

ELEC

1

GAS/EL

O

GAS

HP
B

23

1

ELEC

ON

Thermostat

RGY1W2W1/O/BY2C CK1

HVAC

Equipment

C

W2

W1

O or B

Y2

Y1

G

R

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Installation Instructions

2 Stage Heat, 2 Stage Cool

Dip Switch Settings

GAS/EL

HP

B

O

23

ON

GAS

ELEC

1

GAS/EL

O

GAS

HP
B

23

1

ELEC

ON

Thermostat

RGY1W2W1/O/BY2C CK1

HVAC

Equipment

C

Y2

W1

O or B

W2

Y1

G

R

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Installation Instructions

Single Stage Heat Pump with AUX Heat

Dip Switch Settings

GAS/EL

HP

B

O

23

ON

GAS

ELEC

1

GAS/EL

*

O

GAS

ON

HP
B

23

1

ELEC

*Reversingvalvechoice,OorB,isdependantonthetypeofvalveinstalled
in the heat pump.

Thermostat

RGY1W2W1/O/BY2C CK1

HVAC

Equipment

C

Y2

W1

O or B

Y2

Y1

G

R

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Installation Instructions

Dual Stage Heat Pump with AUX Heat

Dip Switch Settings

GAS/EL

HP

B

O

23

ON

GAS

ELEC

1

GAS/EL

*

GAS

O

ON

HP
B

23

1

ELEC

*Reversingvalvechoice,OorB,isdependantonthetypeofvalveinstalled
in the heat pump.

Thermostat

RGY1W2W1/O/BY2C CK1

HVAC

Equipment

C

Y2

W1

O or B

W2

Y1

G

R

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Installation Instructions

Heat Only - with Venstar 2-Wire Kit - ACC0436

GAS/EL

HP

B

O

23

ON

GAS

ELEC

Dip Switch Settings

1

GAS/EL

O

GAS

Thermostat

RGY1W2W1/O/BY2C CK1

HP
B

23

1

ELEC

ON

BROWN WHITE

ORANGE

9

BLACK

BLACK

24 VAC

Isolation

Relay

RED

Input

120VAC

HVAC

Equipment

C

W2

W1

O or B

Y2

Y1

G

R

Connect to Wi-Fi Overview

Atminimummtherst3tasksbelowmustbecompletedtoaccessyour
thermostatremotelyfromabrowser.The4thstepisoptional(highly
recommended)andonlyisneededtoaccessyourthermostat(s)froma
mobiedevice.

These steps are:

1. SuccessfulconnectiontoalocalWi-FiAccessPointwithinternet

access.

2. ConrmreceiptofaSkyportgeneratedvericationemail(thisonly
occursonceduringtheSkyportaccountsetup).

3. A6-digitcodeobtainedfromthethermostatissuccessfullyentered
intoaSkyportaccount.

4. SuccessfullydownloadandinstalltheVenstarSkyportapponyour
mobiledevice(s).

Your thermostat operates on the 2.4 Ghz, Wi-Fi b/g/n band.

Wi-Fi Symbol Legend

Whentheonlythe‘dot’oftheWi-Fisymbolappears=not

connected to an access point.

WhenthefullWi-Fisymbolappears=connectedtoan
access point.

WhenthefullWi-Fisymbolappearsandthe‘dot’ofthesymbolis
ashing=connectedtoSkyport.

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Connect to Wi-Fi Overview

Wi-Fi Setup

The Venstar Configurator App is needed to configure the Wi-Fi
Settings of this thermostat

• Download the Venstar Configurator App
fromyourmobiledevice’sAppStore.

• Open the Venstar Configurator App

 - ChoosetheExplorerMinithermostatbyslidingthe  

 thermostatpicturesatthetopoftheapps’display  
 totheleftuntilyouseeapictureoftheExplorerMini.

 - PressandholdtheFANbuttonofthethermostatfor

 approximately5secondstoenterWi-Fisetupscreens.
 - PressthecoolerbuttontosetupWi-Fi.
 - FollowtheinstructionsthatappearontheVenstar

 ConguratorApp.

Connect to Skyport

AlthoughthereismorethanonewaytocreateaSkyportaccount,the

steps below illustrate account creation from a browser. To create a

Skyportaccountathermostatmustbejoinedtotheaccount.
IfthethermostatisconnectedtothelocalWi-FiAccessPoint,butyou

donothaveaSkyportaccount,youmaycreateanaccountandjointhe
thermostattotheaccountbydoingthefollowing:

1.Openyourbrowserto:http://venstar.skyportcloud.com

2. Select“Createaccountnow”

Create Account Now

ICON

3. Follow on screen instructions to create an account and add a

thermostattotheSkyportaccount.

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Connect to Wi-Fi Overview

Join a Thermostat to Skyport

IfthethermostatisconnectedtothelocalWi-Fiaccesspointbutnotyet
joinedtoanexistingSkyportaccount,youmayjointhethermostattothe
accountbydoingthefollowing:

1. LogintoyourSkyportaccount.

2. Selectthe“Location”youwanttoaddathermostatinto.

3. Selectthe“Thermostattab”.

4. Select“+Addthermostat”.Ascreenwill‘pop-up’askingfora

sixdigitcode.

5. PresstheFANbuttononthethermostatfor5seconds.

6. PresstheWarmerbuttononthethermostat.

7. Asixdigitcodewillappearonthethermostat’sdisplay.

8. EnterthesixdigitcodeintoyourSkyportaccount.

Wi-Fi Status Screens

Pressandholdthefanbuttononthethermostatfor5seconds.When
“Wi-FiSetup”appearsonthedisplay,presstheMODEbutton.Pressing
theupordownbuttonwillsequencethroughthefollowinginformation:

• APName

• APSignalStrength

• IPAddress

• SkyportStatus

• APIStatus

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Front Panel

1

3

1 Backlit Display

2 Up/Warmer, Down/Cooler Buttons

3 Mode Button

4 Fan Button

5 Heat or Cool Indicator

2

4 5

Heat = Red, Cool = Green

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Display

2

3

1 ModeIndicators

 Selectstheoperationalmodeoftheequipment.

HEAT-Indicatestheheatingmode.
COOL-Indicatesthecoolingmode.
AUTO-Indicatesthesystemwillautomaticallychangeover

between heat and cool modes as the temperature
 varies.

OFF -Indicatesheatingandcoolingareturnedoff.

2 ClockwithDayoftheWeek

Indicatesthecurrenttimeandday.Thisclockisalsousedto
programthetimeperiodschedules.

3 RoomTemperatureDisplay

Indicates current room temperature.

4 DesiredSetTemperature

Indicates desiredroomtemperature(s).

4

1
1

1
4

14

Display

6

7

5

5 Morning, Day, Evening & Night icons

Indicatesthedaypartofthetimeperiodprogram.

6 Setup icon

Indicates the thermostat is in the setup mode.

7 Fan icon

WhenonlytheFaniconisdisplayed,thefanisalways
on.IftheFANisnotonthedisplay,thentheFANisin
Automodeandwillrunonlywhennecessarytoheat

or cool.

8 Locked icon

Indicatesthethermostat’scontrolbuttonshave
beenlocked.

8
5

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Basic Operation

Selecting Your Desired Temperature (adjusting the setpoints)

Auto-Changeover Mode

PressingtheWARMERorCOOLERbuttonsin
Automodewilladjustboth the heat and cool
setpointssimultaneously.Toadjusttheheat
andcoolsetpointsindividually,chooseHEAT
modetoadjusttheheatsetpoint,andCOOL
modetoadjustthecoolsetpoint,thenreturn
toAUTOmode.

Adjustthedesiredset

temperature with these
buttons

Heat or Cool Mode

PressingtheUPorDOWNbuttonsin
HeatorCoolmodewilladjustonlythe

heat or cool set temperature.

Using the Fan Button

Fan indicates constant fan
operation. You may turn the fan

onevenifthethermostatisinthe
Offmode.PressingtheFANbutton
togglesthisfeatureonoroff.

FAN

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User Setup

Table for button
presses that are
required for

enteringvarious

menus

TO ENTER MENUS BUTTON PRESS

SetupSteps ....................... MODE&FANfor5seconds

TimeSchedule ..................MODE&Upfor2seconds

EmergencyHeat ............... Up&FANfor2seconds

LockoutButtons ................ MODE,Up&Downfor2seconds

Calibration .......................... MODE&Downfor2seconds

WirelessSetup ................. FANfor5Seconds

How to Change Settings in the Setup Screens

To enter the setup screens, press the MODE button, and
simultaneously press FAN button for 5 seconds. Release the buttons
when you see “Setup” on the display. Use the WARMER or COOLER
buttons to adjust the value of your selection. Press MODE to advance
to the next setup step. Press MODE and FAN together again to leave
the setup screens.

FANMODE

press together for

5 seconds

Setting the Clock and Day (setup step 1 & 2)

WhenyourthermostatisconnectedtoSkyportCloudServices,thetimeandday
oftheweekarecontrolledbySkyport.Thereisnolocaladjustment,Skyportalso
adjuststhetimeforDaylightSavingsTimeaswell.

TosetthetimeanddaywhennotconnectedtoSkyport;enterthesetupscreens
bypressingtheModebuttonandsimultaneouslypressingtheFanbuttonfor
5seconds.

(Continued)

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User Setup: Backlight Operation

(Continued)

Setupstep1adjuststheclock.UsetheWarmer/UporCooler/Downbuttonsto
adjustthetime.

PresstheModebuttontoadvancetostep2.

SelectthedayoftheweekusingtheWarmer/UporCooler/Downbuttons.

LeavethesetupscreensbyagainpressingtheModebuttonandsimultaneously
pressingtheFanbuttonfor5seconds.

Backlight (Setup Steps 3-6)

Backlight (setup step 3)

Off - Backlight turns on only with a button

press and turns off after 8 seconds.

On - Backlight is on continuously.

Night Dimmer (setup step 4) - Selecting On

allows for turning off the backlight of the
display during specific times of the day,
usually at night.

Night Dimmer Start Time (setup step 5) ­12:00 am to 12:00 am

Night Dimmer Stop Time (setup step 6) ­12:00 am to 12:00 am

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User Setup: Service Filter

These setup steps allow the user to monitor FAN runtimes and program
service alerts. Service alerts appear on the display. If the thermostat is joined
to a Skyport account, then the user may be alerted by Skyport Cloud Services
when to change the filter.

Runtime hours
or days appear in

FAN

Press and hold FAN
to clear reset runtime.

Service Filter Runtime (Setup Steps 7-10)

Current Service Filter Runtime Hours (Setup Step 7)

- This counter keeps track of the number of hours of
fan runtime in the Heating mode, Cooling mode, and
in stand alone Fan operation.
Press FAN to reset.

Current Service Filter Calendar Days (Setup Step 8)

- This counter displays the total number of calendar

days that have elapsed since the counter was reset
to help the user track Fan runtime.
Press FAN to reset.

Set Service Filter Runtime Hours (Setup Step 9) -
This timer allows the user to specify the number
of hours the fan will run before the “Replace Filter”
alert will be displayed. Press COOLER continuously
until OFF is displayed to disable this alert.

Set Service Filter Calendar Days (Setup Step 10) -
This timer allows the user to specify the number of
calendar days that will elapse before the “Replace
Filter” alert will be displayed. Press COOLER
continuously until OFF is displayed to disable
this feature.

the clock display.

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User Setup: Setpoint Limits

Setpoint Limits (Setup Steps 11-13)

When this feature is set to ON, the Heat
and Cool Setpoints may be restricted to
preset levels in Setup Steps 12 and 13.

Maximum Heat Setpoint

(Setup Step 12)

Minimum Cool Setpoint

(Setup Step 13)

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Installer Setup

Cycles Per Hour (Setup Step 14)

TheCyclesPerHoursettingmaylimitthe
numberoftimesperhouryourHVACunit
mayenergize.Forexample,atasetting
of6cyclesperhourtheHVACunitwill
onlybeallowedtoenergizeonceevery
10minutes.TheCyclesPerHourlimit
maybeoverriddenandresetbypressing
theWARMERorCOOLERbuttonsonthe
thermostat.SettingsareNoLimit,2,3,4,5,

or 6 cycles per hour.

Compressor Minimum
Off Minutes (Setup Step 15)

This feature allows the user to set a
minimum off time for the compressor.

Settingsare0to5mins.

Minimum Heat/Cool Setpoint
Difference (Setup Step 16)

This feature allows the user to set the

minimumgapbetweenHeatandCool
setpointsinAUTOmode.Selectfrom
0to6degrees.

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Installer Setup

Deadband Settings (setup steps 17 - 20)

The Deadband is the number of degrees or
minutes that the thermostat waits before it
initiates the stages of heating or cooling.

1st Stage Deadband (Setup Step 17)

Speciesthetemperaturedifferencebetween
the room temperature and the desired setpoint

beforetherststageofheatingorcooling
isallowedtoturnon.(1-6degrees)For
example,iftheheatsetpointis68˚andthe1st
Stagedeadbandissetto2degrees,theroom

temperature will need to reach 66˚ before the
heat turns on.

2nd Stage Deadband (Setup Step 18)

Speciestheadditionaltemperaturedifference
aftertherststageturnsonbeforethesecond
stageisactivated.(0˚-10˚)

Minutes Between 1st and 2nd Stage
(Setup Step 19)

Speciestheminimumtime(inminutes)afterthe
rststageturnsonbeforethesecondstagecan
turnon.(0˚-60˚)

Second Stage Turnoff Point (Setup Step 20)

Specieswhethersecondstagewillturnoffat
rststagedeadbandorremainonuntiltheroom
temperaturedemandissatised.Choose
betweenDeadbandorSetpoint.

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Installer Setup

Fan Off Delay in Seconds (setup step 21)

This feature allows the user to increase the

coolingorelectricstripheatingefciencyofthe
system.Thethermostatmaybeprogrammedto
continuerunningthefanafteracallforcooling
orelectricstripheatinghasbeensatised.This

delay can be set for 0, 30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds.
If set to 0, the fan will not run after a call for
coolingorelectricstripheatinghas
been satisfied.

Fahrenheit or Celsius (setup step 22)

This feature allows the thermostat to display

temperatureinFahrenheitorCelsius.

Comfort Recovery (setup step 23)

WithComfortRecoveryon,thethermostatwillattempttoreachthe
Morningsetpointtemperatureattheexacttimeprogrammedinto
thethermostat.ComfortRecovery,onlyworkswhenthethermostat
enterstheMorningperiodfromtheNightPeriod.Forexample,ifthe
NightPeriodissetfor11pmat65°Fheatingand85°Fcooling,andthe
MorningPeriodissetfor6amat72°Fheatingand75°Fcooling,the
thermostatwillturnthesystemonbefore6aminanefforttobringthe
temperaturetoitscorrectsettingatexactly6am.Thethermostatlearns
fromexperience,howearlytoturnon,sopleaseallow4-8daysaftera
programchangeorafterinitialinstallationtogive
ComfortRecoverytimetoadjust.Ifusedwitha

heat pump, electric strip heat will be disabled

whileComfortRecoveryisactive.

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‘Idle’ ‘Active’

Dry

Contact

‘Idle’ ‘Active’

Dry

Contact

‘Idle’ ‘Active’

Installer Setup

Dry Contact Operation
Dry Contact Polarity (setup step 24)

Open (Normally Open)-Thedry
contact is open until the connected

deviceclosesthecircuit.

Dry

Contact

Closed (Normally Closed)-The
dry contact is closed until the

connecteddeviceopensthecircuit.

Dry

Contact

Dry Contact Use (Setup Step 25 )

Condensate Pan - If selected when the

DryContactisactive,thethermostat
willlockoutcompressorterminal(s)and
“CONDENSATEPAN”willappearonthe

display.

Vacation-IfVacationisselectedwhenthedrycontactisactive,

thethermostatwillbeforcedintoAWAY/Unoccupiedsettings.

FDD - IfFDDisselectedwhenthedrycontactisactive,“EQUIP

FAULT”willappearonthedisplay.

Dry

Contact

Dry

Contact

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Installer Setup

Skyport Cloud Services

(setup step 26)

IfsettoON,thethermostatmay
communicateandreceivedatafrom
theSkyportCloudServices.

Local API (setup step 27)

TurningonthelocalAPIallows3rd

party software to interface with the
thermostat such as a home
automation system.

NOTE: It is permissable to enable
both Skyport and the local API at the
same time.

Available Modes (setup step 28)

This setup step may restrict the use

ofthisthermostatto:Heatonlyor,
Coolonly,orHeatandCool,orAuto
changeoveroperation.

Show Clock (setup step 29)

Thissetupstepwillallowforremovalof
theclockanddayoftheweekfromthe
display.OFFremovesthetimeandday

from the display.

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Installar Setup

Locking/Unlocking the Keypad

Topreventunauthorizeduseofthethermostat,thefrontpanel
buttonsmaybedisabled.Todisable,or‘lock’thekeypad,press
andholdtheMODEbutton.WhileholdingtheMODEbutton,
presstheWARMERandCOOLERbuttonstogether,fortwo

seconds.
The icon will appear on the display, then release the buttons.

Press all three

buttons in the order
outlined above for
keypad lockout

To unlockthekeypad,pressandholdtheMODEbutton.While
holdingtheMODEbutton,presstheWARMERandCOOLER
buttonstogether,fortwoseconds.

The icon will disappear from the display, then release the
buttons.

MODE

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Programming a Daily Schedule

Programming a Daily Schedule

To enter Time Period Programming screens,
Press and hold MODE and UP until
the scrolling prompt appears.

Select Day of Week to program -

PresstheWARMERorCOOLERbuttonstochoosethedayofthe
week.PressMODEtoadvancetothenextstep.

This thermostat features four programmable time periods per
24 hour day: Morning, Day, Evening, and Night. The start time
for each time period is adjustable. The stop time for each time
period is the start time for the next period. Each time period, or
day part may be individually disabled.

Select the Day to Program - PresstheWARMERorCOOLER

buttonstoselectthedesiredDayoftheWeek.
Enable/Disable Morning Period - PresstheWARMERorCOOLER

buttonstoselectONorOFF.IfthedefaultONisselected,then
theMorningperiodwillruncompletewiththeModeandSet
Pointsselected.IfOFFisselectedthentheMorningdaypartwill
beskippedandthethermostatwillusethenextdaypartthatis

enabled.

MODE

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Programming a Daily Schedule

Select Morning Mode - PresstheWARMERorCOOLERbuttons
toselectthedesiredmode,whichincludesOFF.PressMODEto
advancetothenextstep.

Select Morning Start Time - PresstheWARMERorCOOLER
buttonstoadjustthetimeofdaydesired.PressMODEto
advancetothenextstep.

Select Morning Cool Setpoint - PresstheWARMERorCOOLER
buttonstoadjustthecoolsetpointdesired.Thisstepwillappear
ifCoolorAutoModewasselectedinthestepwheretheMorning
modeisspecied.PressMODEtoadvancetothenextstep.

Select Morning Heat Setpoint - PresstheWARMERorCOOLER
buttonstoadjusttheheatsetpointdesired.Thisstepwillappear
ifHeatorAutoModewasselectedinthestepwherethe
Morningmodeisspecied.PressMODEtoadvancetothe
nextstep.

Repeat Enable, Mode, Start Time and Setpoint programming for
Day, Evening, and Night.

“Copy Current Day to Next Day” isavailable-PresstheUP

buttontoCopythecurrentday’sprogramtothenextday.Press
Modeagaintocontinuecopyingthefollowingday.

Press and hold the MODE/WARMER Buttons to exit Time Period
Programming at any time.

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About Advanced Features & Operation

Deadband Operation

Controls up to two Heat and two Cool stages.

The 1st Stageofheatorcoolisturnedonwhen:
(A)Thetemperaturespreadfromthesetpointisequaltoorgreater

than:the setpoint plus the 1st stage deadband.This1ststagedead­bandisadjustablefrom1-6degreesandthedefaultistwodegrees.

The 2nd Stageofheatorcoolisturnedonwhen:
(A)The1stStagehasbeenonforaminimumoftwominutes

(defaultsetting).

AND
(B)Thetemperaturespreadfromthesetpointisequaltoorgreater

than:the setpoint plus the 1st stage deadband, plus the 2nd stage
deadband.This2ndstagedeadbandisadjustablefrom0-10

degrees.

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About Advanced Features & Operation

Emergency Heat

OnlyavailableifyouhaveaHeatPumpinstalled.Toinitiatethe

Emergency Heat feature, press the FANbutton.WhileholdingtheFAN
button press the UP button for two seconds.

Thedisplaywillread‘EMHEAT’
(EmergencyHeat).

Press for

Emergency Heat

FAN

DuringEmergencyHeatoperationthethermostatwillturnonthefan
andtheAuxstripheatwhenthereisademandforheat.Alsoduring
EmergencyHeat,heatpumpoperationwillbeunavailable.

Exit Emergency Heat

FollowthesamestepsasenteringEmergency HeatbypressingtheFAN
and UPbuttons,fortwoseconds.DuringEmergencyHeat,onlyOFFand
HEATmodesareavailablebypressingtheMODE button.

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About Advanced Features & Operation

Calibration

Undernormalcircumstancesitwillnotbenecessarytoadjust

the calibration of the temperature sensor. If calibration is

required,pleasecontactatrainedHVACtechniciantocorrectly
performthefollowingprocedure.

MODE

1 Place the thermostat in the OFF mode.

2 Press and hold the MODE button. While

MODE

holding the MODE button, press and hold
the DOWN button for 5 seconds.
All icons will appear on the display.

3 Press the MODE button once. The thermostat

MODE

temperature will be displayed and may be
calibrated using the UP or DOWN buttons. The
calibrated oset from the “raw” temperature
reading is displayed in the lower right corner.

Additionally, on this screen you may view the

Software Version in the upper left corner.

4 After calibration is complete, press the

MODE

MODE button once to save your changes
and return to normal operation.

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About Advanced Features & Operation

Factory Defaults

If,foranyreason,youdesiretoreturnallthestoredsettingsback
tothefactorydefaultsettings,followtheinstructionsbelow.

WARNING: This will reset all Time Period and Advanced
Programming to the default settings. Any information entered
prior to this reset will be permanently lost.

MODE

1 Placethethermostatinthe

OFF mode.

2 PressandholdtheMODE

MODE

button.Whileholdingthe
MODEbutton,pressand
holdtheDOWNbuttonfor
5seconds.Alliconswill

appear on the display.

3 A.Afteralloftheiconsappear,

FAN

releasetheMODEandDOWN

buttons.
B.PressandholdtheFAN
button for 2 seconds.

Fd (Factorydefaultsettings)

andALLwillappearonthe

display.

(Continued)

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(Continued)

 Younowhavetheoptionof

restoringthefactorysettings
tojustWi-Fi(Wi-Fi),orjustthe
thermostat (STAT),orboththe
thermostatandWi-Fi(ALL).

C.Selectoneoftheabove

optionsusingtheUporDown

buttons.

D.PressFanfor2secondsto

restorethefactorysettings.

 Afterfactorysettingsare

restored, the thermostat
display will return to the

“allicon”screen.

MODE

4 Toreturntonormaloperation;

PresstheMODE button twice.

FAN

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Advanced Setup Table

Step# Description Pg# Range FD

1 Set Clock 17 12A - 12A
2 Set Day of Week 17 Monday - Sunday
3 Backlight 18 On, Off, 6pm-6am Off
4 Night Dimmer 18 On/Off Off
5 Night Dimmer Start Time 18 12A - 12A 8:00PM
6 Night Dimmer Stop Time 18 12A - 12A 6:0 0AM
7 Current Service Filter Runtime Hours 19 0-1999 Hours 0
8 Current Service Filter Calendar Days 19 0-720 Hours 0
9 Set Service Filter Runtime Hours 19 0-1999 Hours 0
10 Set Service Filter Calendar Days 19 0-720 Days 0
11 Setpoint Limits 20 On, Off Off
12 Maximum Heat Setpoint Limit 20 35 - 99 Degrees 74
13 Minimum Cool Setpoint Limit 20 35 - 99 Degrees 70
14 Cycles Per Hour 21 No Limit, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 6
15 Compressor Minimum Off Minutes 21 0, 3, 5 Minutes 5
16 Min. Heat/Cool Setpoint Difference 21 0 - 6 Degrees 2
17 1st Stage Deadband 22 1 - 6 Degrees 2
18 2nd Stage Deadband 22 0 - 10 Degrees 2
19 Minutes Between 1st and 2nd Stage 22 0 - 60 Minutes 2
20 2nd StageTurnoff Point 22 Deadband, Setpoint Deadband
21 Fan Off Delay 23 0, 120 Seconds 0
22 F/C 23 Fahrenheit(F),Celsius(C) F
23 Comfort Recovery 23 On, Off Off
24 Dry Contact Polarity 24 Open, Closed Open
25 Dry Contact Use 24 CondensatePan,Vacation,FDD Vacation
26 Skyport 25 On, Off On
27 Local API 25 On, Off Off
28 Available Modes 25 Heat,Cool,HeatorCool,Auto Auto
29 Show Clock 25 On, Off On

FD = Factory Default Setting

Table for button
presses that are
required for

enteringvarious

menus

TO ENTER MENUS BUTTON PRESS

SetupSteps .......................... MODE&FANfor5seconds

TimeSchedule .....................MODE&Upfor2seconds

EmergencyHeat .................. Up&FANfor2seconds

LockoutButtons ................... MODE,Up&Downfor2seconds

Calibration ............................. MODE&Downfor2seconds

WirelessSetup .................... FANfor5Seconds

34

Warranty

One-Year Warranty - This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship. If it appears within one year from the date of original installation, whether or
not actual use begins on that date, that the product does not meet this warranty, a new or
remanufactured part, at the manufacturer’s sole option to replace any defective part, will
be provided without charge for the part itself provided the defective part is returned to the
distributor through a qualified servicing dealer.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR OR OTHER COSTS incurred for diagnosing,
repairing, removing, installing, shipping, servicing or handling of either defective parts or
replacement parts. Such costs may be covered by a separate warranty provided by the installer.

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS IN THEIR ORIGINAL INSTALLATION LOCATION AND
BECOMES VOID UPON REINSTALLATION.

LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES – ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ) ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES MADE IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED, ENLARGED, OR CHANGED BY ANY DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER, OR OTHER
PERSON WHATSOEVER.

ALL WORK UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE PERFORMED DURING NORMAL
WORKING HOURS. ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS, WHETHER NEW OR REMANUFACTURED, ASSUME
AS THEIR WARRANTY PERIOD ONLY THE REMAINING TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY. THE

MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

1. Normal maintenance as outlined in the installation and servicing instructions or owner’s

manual, including filter cleaning and/or replacement and lubrication.

2. Damage or repairs required as a consequence of faulty installation, misapplication, abuse,

improper servicing, unauthorized alteration or improper operation.

3. Failure to start due to voltage conditions, blown fuses, open circuit breakers or other damages

due to the inadequacy or interruption of electrical service.

4. Damage as a result of floods, winds, fires, lightning, accidents, corrosive environments or other

conditions beyond the control of the Manufacturer.

5. Parts not supplied or designated by the Manufacturer, or damages resulting from their use. 6.

Manufacturer products installed outside the continental U.S.A., Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada.

7. Electricity or fuel costs or increases in electricity or fuel costs for any reason whatsoever
including additional or unusual use of supplemental electric heat.

8. ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGE OF ANY

NATURE WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary
from state to state.

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