Amx ViewStat User Manual

Operation/Reference GuideProduct CategoryViewStatCommunicating ThermostatLast Revised: 5/16/2008

Product Information4ViewStat Communicating ThermostatThe ViewStat supports up to four Support Modules, and can display any one of the following: The

Product Information5ViewStat Communicating ThermostatHVAC System Pre-Installation Check ListBefore getting started, determine what type of heating sys

Product Information6ViewStat Communicating Thermostat

ViewStat Installation and Wiring7ViewStat Communicating ThermostatViewStat Installation and WiringThis section covers the installation, wiring and che

ViewStat Installation and Wiring8ViewStat Communicating ThermostatRemoving the Faceplate from the BaseNo tools are required to disassemble the thermos

ViewStat Installation and Wiring9ViewStat Communicating ThermostatSetting the DIP SwitchSet the DIP switch located on the thermostat circuit board (FI

ViewStat Installation and Wiring10ViewStat Communicating ThermostatAttaching the MiniVerter to the ViewStatBefore attaching the MiniVerter to the rear

ViewStat Installation and Wiring11ViewStat Communicating Thermostat9. Connect the Cat-5 RJ-45 connector on the MiniVerter to the Control System (Maste

ViewStat Installation and Wiring12ViewStat Communicating ThermostatMounting the Base to a WallThere are four screw holes located on the base of the th

ViewStat Installation and Wiring13ViewStat Communicating Thermostat3. Fasten the base to the wall with the supplied screws.4. Seal wire entry using ca

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ViewStat Installation and Wiring14ViewStat Communicating ThermostatConnecting to an Axcess Control System (via AXC-232++, AXB-EM232,or Axcent3/PRO)To

ViewStat Installation and Wiring15ViewStat Communicating ThermostatConnecting to an Axcess Master Controller via the RS232/422/485 (DB-9) PortThe tabl

ViewStat Installation and Wiring16ViewStat Communicating ThermostatConnecting to NetLinx Integrated Controllers via the RS232/422/485 (DB-9) PortThe t

ViewStat Installation and Wiring17ViewStat Communicating ThermostatConnecting to a NetLinx Master controller via NXC-COM cardThe Viewstat can connect

ViewStat Installation and Wiring18ViewStat Communicating ThermostatConnecting to a LandMark Control SystemPhastLink cables are used to connect all Pha

ViewStat Installation and Wiring19ViewStat Communicating ThermostatConnecting to a Landmark Control SystemTo connect a single ViewStat to a Landmark c

ViewStat Installation and Wiring20ViewStat Communicating Thermostat Wiring the Thermostat1. Strip 1/4" (0.63 cm) of insulation from each wire to

ViewStat Installation and Wiring21ViewStat Communicating ThermostatConnecting the ViewStat to the HVAC System1.Make sure the HVAC system power is off.

ViewStat Installation and Wiring22ViewStat Communicating Thermostatb. FIG. 15 shows a typical heat/cool wiring schematic: FIG. 15 Typical heat pump

ViewStat Installation and Wiring23ViewStat Communicating ThermostatChecking HVAC System OperationUse the thermostat buttons to verify that the thermos

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ViewStat Installation and Wiring24ViewStat Communicating Thermostat7. Use the up arrow button to raise the set point 3°F above room temperature. In 5-

ViewStat Installation and Wiring25ViewStat Communicating Thermostat6. After the address has been selected, press the Enter button to store the address

ViewStat Installation and Wiring26ViewStat Communicating ThermostatWiring DiagramsSingle-stage furnace and AC configuration.FIG. 18 Single-stage furn

ViewStat Installation and Wiring27ViewStat Communicating ThermostatTwo-stage furnace and two-stage AC configuration.FIG. 19 Two-stage furnace and two

ViewStat Installation and Wiring28ViewStat Communicating ThermostatRoof top unit (two-stage heat and two-stage cool) configuration.FIG. 20 Roof top u

ViewStat Installation and Wiring29ViewStat Communicating ThermostatBoiler with AC (two transformers) configuration.FIG. 21 Boiler with AC (two transf

ViewStat Installation and Wiring30ViewStat Communicating ThermostatSingle-stage heat pump configurationFIG. 22 Single-stage heat pump configurationVi

ViewStat Installation and Wiring31ViewStat Communicating ThermostatTwo-stage heat pump configuration.FIG. 23 Two-stage heat pump configurationViewSta

ViewStat Installation and Wiring32ViewStat Communicating ThermostatFirst- stage radiant floor heat, second-stage furnace one stage of cooling configur

Support Module Installation and Wiring33ViewStat Communicating ThermostatSupport Module Installation and WiringFollow the guidelines for placement of

iiViewStat Communicating ThermostatTable of ContentsAddress the Thermostats and Set Highest Address... 24

Support Module Installation and Wiring34ViewStat Communicating Thermostat6. Snap the circuit board back into the sub-base by sliding the top of the bo

Support Module Installation and Wiring35ViewStat Communicating Thermostat1. Remove the thermostat from the sub-base.2. Wire the first sensor using the

Support Module Installation and Wiring36ViewStat Communicating ThermostatDIP switches 1 and 2: Address (1-4)The following diagram shows how to set the

Support Module Installation and Wiring37ViewStat Communicating ThermostatApplicationsHeat Pump ApplicationsIf the support module is being used with a

Support Module Installation and Wiring38ViewStat Communicating ThermostatTroubleshooting Remote Sensors Thermostat has no display: Check 24 VAC supp

Set Up and Configuration39ViewStat Communicating ThermostatSet Up and ConfigurationThe ViewStat has many features that can be adjusted to customize op

Set Up and Configuration40ViewStat Communicating ThermostatNetwork Override Set-UpThis enables or disables the Network Override feature. When Network

Set Up and Configuration41ViewStat Communicating ThermostatSecurity Set-UpThis prevents unauthorized individuals from accessing Thermostat Set-Up. A c

Set Up and Configuration42ViewStat Communicating ThermostatCommunications Set-UpThis is where the thermostat address is entered. Additionally, the tot

Set Up and Configuration43ViewStat Communicating ThermostatBalance Point Set-UpBalance points limit heat pump operation when the outdoor temperature i

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Set Up and Configuration44ViewStat Communicating ThermostatFIG. 38 Display set-upShow Temp SetptsNextDisplaySet Up MoreTemperatureScale °F°C FEXI

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat45ViewStat Communicating ThermostatUsing the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStatAMX_ViewStat NetLin

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat46ViewStat Communicating ThermostatIt is important that the serial number array be the same length as

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat47ViewStat Communicating Thermostatcool setpoint would be set to 72. While the temperature is within t

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat48ViewStat Communicating ThermostatCommand Interface - SEND_COMMANDs (Cont.)Command Description'T

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat49ViewStat Communicating ThermostatCommand Interface - SEND_COMMANDs (Cont.)Command Description'T

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat50ViewStat Communicating ThermostatCommand Interface - SEND_COMMANDs (Cont.)Command Description'T

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat51ViewStat Communicating ThermostatCommand Interface - SEND_COMMANDs (Cont.)Command Description'T

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat52ViewStat Communicating ThermostatString FeedbackThe NetLinx module will provide feedback to the glue

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat53ViewStat Communicating ThermostatString Feedback (Cont.)String Description'T-<stat> FAN-&

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Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat54ViewStat Communicating ThermostatString Feedback (Cont.)String Description'T-<tstat> HUMI

Using the NetLinx Module to Program the ViewStat55ViewStat Communicating ThermostatString Feedback (Cont.)String Description'T-<tstat> TEMP

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Operating the Thermostat57ViewStat Communicating ThermostatOperating the ThermostatThis section describes the front panel components, and gives instru

Operating the Thermostat58ViewStat Communicating ThermostatFan buttonThe fan can be operated continuously (FAN ON) or only when there is a need to hea

Operating the Thermostat59ViewStat Communicating ThermostatOperating The ThermostatNotes on temperature adjustments: The COOL setting must always be

Operating the Thermostat60ViewStat Communicating Thermostat – Setting temperaturesPress the Up or Down adjust button. The setting to be changed will b

Operating the Thermostat61ViewStat Communicating Thermostat

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Product Information1ViewStat Communicating ThermostatProduct InformationIntroductionThe ViewStat Communicating Thermostat (FIG. 1) operates similarly

Product Information2ViewStat Communicating ThermostatSystem ComponentsThe components in a complete ViewStat system (including optional accessories) ar

Product Information3ViewStat Communicating ThermostatSupport Module Specifications There are two types of support modules available for the ViewStat: