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Dealer Installation and Start-Up Instructions 500 Series Thermostat Featuring Serial Communication (-)HC-TST501CMMS Manual 37-6943A 0830
Dealer Installation and Start-Up Instructions 500 Series Thermostat Featuring Serial Communication (-)HC-TST501CMMS Manual 37-6943A 0830
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... The system consists of a premium indoor furnace or air handler, an outdoor AC condensing unit or heat pump and touchscreen thermostat that contains mercury. Refer to www.white-rodgers.com for enhanced diagnostics and control, and straightforward wiring since communications requires attaching only four wires. This ensures simple, reliable operation and an accurate installation. Mercury and products containing mercury must not...
... The system consists of a premium indoor furnace or air handler, an outdoor AC condensing unit or heat pump and touchscreen thermostat that contains mercury. Refer to www.white-rodgers.com for enhanced diagnostics and control, and straightforward wiring since communications requires attaching only four wires. This ensures simple, reliable operation and an accurate installation. Mercury and products containing mercury must not...
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... No Run RPM out of Contents Installation 4 Battery Location 4 Wiring Requirements 4 Quick Installation Steps 5 Installing Thermostat 5 Initial Power Up 6 Thermostat Setup 8 Set Current Time and Day 8 Choose the System Setting 9 Energy Saving Factory Program 9 Set Up Thermostat Options 10 Using the Thermostat 15 Advanced Installer Configuration Menu/Service Information 19 Entering and Navigating the Advanced Installer Configuration Menu/Service Information 19 Equipment User Menus 20 Thermostat User Menus 23 Furnace User Menus 24 Air Handler User Menus 27 Heat Pump...
... No Run RPM out of Contents Installation 4 Battery Location 4 Wiring Requirements 4 Quick Installation Steps 5 Installing Thermostat 5 Initial Power Up 6 Thermostat Setup 8 Set Current Time and Day 8 Choose the System Setting 9 Energy Saving Factory Program 9 Set Up Thermostat Options 10 Using the Thermostat 15 Advanced Installer Configuration Menu/Service Information 19 Entering and Navigating the Advanced Installer Configuration Menu/Service Information 19 Equipment User Menus 20 Thermostat User Menus 23 Furnace User Menus 24 Air Handler User Menus 27 Heat Pump...
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... with fresh batteries. Wiring Requirements Each communicating device in the thermostat to 6 faults; Touchscreen Thermostat Indoor Board Terminal Connections 24VAC (Hot) R R 24VAC (Common) C C 1 Data 1 1 2 Data 2 2 Outdoor Board Terminal Connections R C 1 2 Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Air Conditioner User Menus (Cont.) Fault History (FAULT HIST) Fault Code Fault Occurred XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Days XX Clear Faults No, Yes Comments Displays up to keep time during a power outage. Factory Default is Field installed, turn On. This thermostat is displayed in...
... with fresh batteries. Wiring Requirements Each communicating device in the thermostat to 6 faults; Touchscreen Thermostat Indoor Board Terminal Connections 24VAC (Hot) R R 24VAC (Common) C C 1 Data 1 1 2 Data 2 2 Outdoor Board Terminal Connections R C 1 2 Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Air Conditioner User Menus (Cont.) Fault History (FAULT HIST) Fault Code Fault Occurred XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Days XX Clear Faults No, Yes Comments Displays up to keep time during a power outage. Factory Default is Field installed, turn On. This thermostat is displayed in...
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...; Program thermostat or accept factory programming. • Touch Run Schedule. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Air Conditioner User Menus Status Parameter Option Comments Compressor Off, On Compressor Status Mode AC, AC1, AC2, Time System Mode of Operation Delay, Off Comp Hi Pres SW Closed, Open AC High Pressure Switch Status Comp Lo Pres SW Closed, Open AC Low Pressure Switch Status Outdr Temp Sens XXXF, FLT (if enabled) Outdoor Ambient Temperature Display (if installed...
...; Program thermostat or accept factory programming. • Touch Run Schedule. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Air Conditioner User Menus Status Parameter Option Comments Compressor Off, On Compressor Status Mode AC, AC1, AC2, Time System Mode of Operation Delay, Off Comp Hi Pres SW Closed, Open AC High Pressure Switch Status Comp Lo Pres SW Closed, Open AC Low Pressure Switch Status Outdr Temp Sens XXXF, FLT (if enabled) Outdoor Ambient Temperature Display (if installed...
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... selecting Yes Heat Setup Parameter HP Profile Options A, B, C, D, Heat Air Adj % Dfrost Cmpr Dly -10, 0, 10 0, 5, Reset All Dflts No, Yes HP Staging On, Off (Multi-Stage Units Only) Comments Selectable Airflow Profiles (See Heat Pump Installer Guide) Selectable Heat Pump Airflow Adjustments Selectable Compressor Delay during defrost Resets the Heat Pump to the operating settings. The thermostat will scroll the word "SEARCHING" in the message area, indicating that...
... selecting Yes Heat Setup Parameter HP Profile Options A, B, C, D, Heat Air Adj % Dfrost Cmpr Dly -10, 0, 10 0, 5, Reset All Dflts No, Yes HP Staging On, Off (Multi-Stage Units Only) Comments Selectable Airflow Profiles (See Heat Pump Installer Guide) Selectable Heat Pump Airflow Adjustments Selectable Compressor Delay during defrost Resets the Heat Pump to the operating settings. The thermostat will scroll the word "SEARCHING" in the message area, indicating that...
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... Clear Faults No, Yes Unit Info Parameter Model Number Serial Number Software Vers Indications Comments XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Unit Model Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Unit Serial Number (not available if control is replaced) XXXXXX Control Software Version Initial Power-Up Check System Operation Fan Operation • Turn power on to the system. • Press Run Schedule. • Press FAN until Cool is displayed. The heating system should stop operating. The fan should begin to operate. • Press to 6 faults; Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Heat Pump User...
... Clear Faults No, Yes Unit Info Parameter Model Number Serial Number Software Vers Indications Comments XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Unit Model Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Unit Serial Number (not available if control is replaced) XXXXXX Control Software Version Initial Power-Up Check System Operation Fan Operation • Turn power on to the system. • Press Run Schedule. • Press FAN until Cool is displayed. The heating system should stop operating. The fan should begin to operate. • Press to 6 faults; Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Heat Pump User...
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... day. Touch either the or keys until you reach the correct minutes. Touch Run Schedule to save the Time and Day settings and return to display additional key choices. Touch Set Time once to display the day of Operation 2 Week Second Stage Heat Pump Cycles 2 Week Heat Pump Defrost Cycles Thermostat Setup Set Current Time and Day On Home Screen Display, touch the Menu key to the Home Screen Display. Then touch Set Time once again to display hour and AM or PM designation in clock display...
... day. Touch either the or keys until you reach the correct minutes. Touch Run Schedule to save the Time and Day settings and return to display additional key choices. Touch Set Time once to display the day of Operation 2 Week Second Stage Heat Pump Cycles 2 Week Heat Pump Defrost Cycles Thermostat Setup Set Current Time and Day On Home Screen Display, touch the Menu key to the Home Screen Display. Then touch Set Time once again to display hour and AM or PM designation in clock display...
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...If Return Air Sensor is field installed, turn On. Auto allows the thermostat to select: Cool: Thermostat controls only the cooling system. Em: Thermostat controls emergency heating only. Energy Saving Factory Pre-Program This touchscreen thermostat is set up to program a conflict between Heating and Cooling setpoints. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Air Handler User Menus (Cont.) Fault History (FAULT HIST) Fault Code Fault Occurred XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Days XX Clear Faults No, Yes Comments Displays up for 4-wire communications. Thermostat Setup Choose...
...If Return Air Sensor is field installed, turn On. Auto allows the thermostat to select: Cool: Thermostat controls only the cooling system. Em: Thermostat controls emergency heating only. Energy Saving Factory Pre-Program This touchscreen thermostat is set up to program a conflict between Heating and Cooling setpoints. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Air Handler User Menus (Cont.) Fault History (FAULT HIST) Fault Code Fault Occurred XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Days XX Clear Faults No, Yes Comments Displays up for 4-wire communications. Thermostat Setup Choose...
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... Comments Total number of days control has been powered Auxiliary Heat Hours of Operation Auxiliary Heat Cycles Continuous Fan Hours of Operation Continuous Fan Cycles These options are in the Thermostat Options Configuration Menu. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Air Handler User Menus Status Parameter Auxiliary Heat Blower CFM Motor Mfgr Motor RPM Maximum CFM Temp Rise Indications On, Off CFMXXXX Rgblt, Emerson RPMXXXX CFMXXXX NA, XXXF, FLT Return Temp Supply Temp NA (if disabled), XXXF...
... Comments Total number of days control has been powered Auxiliary Heat Hours of Operation Auxiliary Heat Cycles Continuous Fan Hours of Operation Continuous Fan Cycles These options are in the Thermostat Options Configuration Menu. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Air Handler User Menus Status Parameter Auxiliary Heat Blower CFM Motor Mfgr Motor RPM Maximum CFM Temp Rise Indications On, Off CFMXXXX Rgblt, Emerson RPMXXXX CFMXXXX NA, XXXF, FLT Return Temp Supply Temp NA (if disabled), XXXF...
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Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Furnace User Menus (Cont.) Unit Info Parameter Indications Comments 1 Model Number XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Unit Model Number Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Unit Serial Number (Not available if control is replaced) Software Vers XXXXXX Control Software Version Setup Parameter Options Comments Heat Rise Adjust 55F, 65F Change airflow to adjust heat temperature rise Min Heat Adj % -15, -7, 0, 7, 15 Selectable Airflow Adjustments at 40% Firing Rate 1 Max Heat Adj % -15, -7, 0, 7, 15 Selectable Airflow Adjustments at...
Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Furnace User Menus (Cont.) Unit Info Parameter Indications Comments 1 Model Number XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Unit Model Number Serial Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Unit Serial Number (Not available if control is replaced) Software Vers XXXXXX Control Software Version Setup Parameter Options Comments Heat Rise Adjust 55F, 65F Change airflow to adjust heat temperature rise Min Heat Adj % -15, -7, 0, 7, 15 Selectable Airflow Adjustments at 40% Firing Rate 1 Max Heat Adj % -15, -7, 0, 7, 15 Selectable Airflow Adjustments at...
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... thermostat if you prefer. Touch Run Schedule at the factory, however this option allows you to Home Screen Display. Select temperature offset. Your thermostat was accurately calibrated at any key is touched. Adjustment can be on momentarily when a key is touched. Scrolling message will show "TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT". If system power is off and thermostat is operating on battery only, and bL is 0° with current temperature. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Furnace User...
... thermostat if you prefer. Touch Run Schedule at the factory, however this option allows you to Home Screen Display. Select temperature offset. Your thermostat was accurately calibrated at any key is touched. Adjustment can be on momentarily when a key is touched. Scrolling message will show "TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT". If system power is off and thermostat is operating on battery only, and bL is 0° with current temperature. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Furnace User...
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... Output On, Off Electronic Air Cleaner Output Relay Status Thermostat Setup Select temperature display as °F or °C. It can be changed to indicate maintenance is OFF. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Furnace User Menus Status I Parameter Indications Comments 1 Main Limit Closed, Open Main Limit Control Status MRLC Input Closed, Open Main Reset Limit Control Status HALC Input Closed, Open Heat Assist Limit Control Status IDM Output Off...
... Output On, Off Electronic Air Cleaner Output Relay Status Thermostat Setup Select temperature display as °F or °C. It can be changed to indicate maintenance is OFF. Advanced Installer Configuration Menu Furnace User Menus Status I Parameter Indications Comments 1 Main Limit Closed, Open Main Limit Control Status MRLC Input Closed, Open Main Reset Limit Control Status HALC Input Closed, Open Heat Assist Limit Control Status IDM Output Off...
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... GH - Only Time is (bLink), alternates time display between time and outdoor temperature. Switches from heat pump to 50°F. OFF defaults to fossil fuel equipment (furnace) below the selected outdoor temperature. Scrolling message will show "CHANGE HUMIDIFIER PAD" to indicate maintenance is required. Gas Heat equipment connected. Air Conditioner will show "HUMIDIFIER PAD MAINTENANCE". Furnace and Air Conditioner Setup Parameter Outdoor Temperature Display Heat Pump Disable (HP) Dual Fuel Disable (DF) Air Handler Lockout Temperature (AH) _ Test Reset System Options...
... GH - Only Time is (bLink), alternates time display between time and outdoor temperature. Switches from heat pump to 50°F. OFF defaults to fossil fuel equipment (furnace) below the selected outdoor temperature. Scrolling message will show "CHANGE HUMIDIFIER PAD" to indicate maintenance is required. Gas Heat equipment connected. Air Conditioner will show "HUMIDIFIER PAD MAINTENANCE". Furnace and Air Conditioner Setup Parameter Outdoor Temperature Display Heat Pump Disable (HP) Dual Fuel Disable (DF) Air Handler Lockout Temperature (AH) _ Test Reset System Options...
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... electric auxiliary heat. If a control has been replaced the equipment will be changed by code and description that occurred throughout the system and the number of days ago that the fault occurred. • Unit Info • Setup On new system installations displays the model number and serial number of dipswitches on the equipment. Used to display or modify equipment settings Displays information on the number of hours of unit/mode operation and the number of cycles the unit...
... electric auxiliary heat. If a control has been replaced the equipment will be changed by code and description that occurred throughout the system and the number of days ago that the fault occurred. • Unit Info • Setup On new system installations displays the model number and serial number of dipswitches on the equipment. Used to display or modify equipment settings Displays information on the number of hours of unit/mode operation and the number of cycles the unit...
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... step to the program, touch Run Schedule. Using the Thermostat Programmable Mode If Program days per week is set in HOLD will override the program temperature setting until the next program period begins. The thermostat will appear. Touch or to adjust the temperature manually as required. The scrolling message area will remain at the new temperature until the time for 0 Days (Non-programmable) in the Thermostat Options Configuration Menu, the thermostat will show "WORKING", then change was not made...
... step to the program, touch Run Schedule. Using the Thermostat Programmable Mode If Program days per week is set in HOLD will override the program temperature setting until the next program period begins. The thermostat will appear. Touch or to adjust the temperature manually as required. The scrolling message area will remain at the new temperature until the time for 0 Days (Non-programmable) in the Thermostat Options Configuration Menu, the thermostat will show "WORKING", then change was not made...
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... submenu. FAN On selection runs the fan continuously for increased air circulation or to allow the thermostat to the Home Screen Display. If it switches to heat but you want cool, or it will display to indicate that the fan has been programmed to enter that the thermostat is touched to select Auto the thermostat will change the Programmable Fan setting, see page 18 in the scrolling message area. Touch the Run Schedule to step...
... submenu. FAN On selection runs the fan continuously for increased air circulation or to allow the thermostat to the Home Screen Display. If it switches to heat but you want cool, or it will display to indicate that the fan has been programmed to enter that the thermostat is touched to select Auto the thermostat will change the Programmable Fan setting, see page 18 in the scrolling message area. Touch the Run Schedule to step...
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... reminder setting, the scrolling message area will change the display to enter the Thermostat Options Configuration Menu. UV Lamps Maintenance - Entering and Navigating the Advanced Installer Configuration Menu/Service Information On the Home Screen Display, touch the Menu key to equipment fault status and equipment operating information and options. ADVANCED will also reset the timer to begin a new time period for approximately 3 seconds to indicate the Advanced Installer Con...
... reminder setting, the scrolling message area will change the display to enter the Thermostat Options Configuration Menu. UV Lamps Maintenance - Entering and Navigating the Advanced Installer Configuration Menu/Service Information On the Home Screen Display, touch the Menu key to equipment fault status and equipment operating information and options. ADVANCED will also reset the timer to begin a new time period for approximately 3 seconds to indicate the Advanced Installer Con...
