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Page 1: User Guide
RDS120 Smart Thermostat User Guide A6V10733807_enUS_a Smart Infrastructure 11/22/2019... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this User guide .................. 5 Revision history ....................5 Reference documents ..................5 Before starting ....................5 Getting started with the thermostat .............. 7 Thermostat display overview ................7 Home screen icon overview ................8 Presence detection ..................10 Presence detection using the built-in PIR sensor ......... - Page 3 Appendices ....................31 Frequently asked questions ................31 8.1.1 What should I do if I forget the screen lock code?......31 8.1.2 What if two users change the same setting at the same time? ..31 8.1.3 Will the thermostat work if the connection to the cloud is lost? ..31 8.1.4 Why does the scheduled Eco mode change to Comfort? .....
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Page 5: About This User Guide
About this User guide Revision history 1 About this User guide 1.1 Revision history Edition Date Changes Section Pages July 2018 Third version. ● Added information on “”. 8.1.18 ● Added information on 8.1.19 time synchronization and 8.1.20 setting valid period after power failure. - Page 6 Please direct any comments regarding this document to sbt_technical.editor.us.sbt@siemens.com. Siemens assumes no liability to the extent allowed under the law for any losses resulting from a failure to comply with the aforementioned points or for the improper compliance of the same.
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Page 7: Getting Started With The Thermostat
Getting started with the thermostat Thermostat display overview 2 Getting started with the thermostat 2.1 Thermostat display overview Normal display Icon Description Tap to display detailed information and additional settings. Displays whether the system is in an energy-optimized mode. If the leaf is red, predefined settings were changed. -
Page 8: Home Screen Icon Overview
Getting started with the thermostat Home screen icon overview Idle display Icon Description Measured relative humidity Shows room air quality: ● If the icon is green, the air quality is good. ● If the icon is orange, the air quality is average. ●... - Page 9 Getting started with the thermostat Home screen icon overview Icon Description Displays when the system works in an energy-optimized mode. If the leaf is red, it means that some pre-defined settings have been changed. Tap the red leaf to restore to the energy-saving mode. The leaf turns green.
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Page 10: Presence Detection
Presence detection Presence detection using the built-in PIR sensor 3 Presence detection 3.1 Presence detection using the built-in PIR sensor By using a built-in presence detection sensor (also called PIR (Passive infrared detector) sensor), the thermostat detects occupancy and then does the following: ●... -
Page 11: Approach Detection
Presence detection Approach detection Sensor detection range The width of each cell. It is 80 cm (31 in). The thermostat. The height of each cell. It is 80 cm (31 in). The area that the PIR sensor can detect. Change from “Unoccupied” to “Comfort” when an unoccupied room becomes occupied 1. - Page 12 Presence detection Approach detection Sensor position The location of the approach sensor. 12 | 38 A6V10733807_enUS_a...
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Page 13: Operating The Thermostat From The Thermostat Main Unit
Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit Temperature control 4 Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit 4.1 Temperature control The thermostat acquires the room temperature using the built-in sensor and/or the external room temperature sensor, and maintains the setpoint by delivering control commands to heating and/or cooling equipment. -
Page 14: Operating Modes
Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit Operating modes 4.2 Operating modes 4.2.1 Operating modes overview Operating Description mode At home This mode lets the thermostat know the space is now occupied. Within this mode, you can choose where the thermostat follows a schedule, or toggle to and have the thermostat operate at a specified setpoint indefinitely. -
Page 15: Operating Modes In A Schedule
Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit WLAN connection ● to switch from “AWAY” to “At home”. To change the default “AUTO” mode 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. On the page, tap either HEAT ( ), ( ) or OFF. NOTE: To modify advanced settings on the heating or cooling mode, see Commissioning. - Page 16 Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit WLAN connection To connect to a network 1. If the thermostat is selected for commercial application (common wireless infrastructure), do the following: – From the Home screen, tap , and then tap . The “Advanced Settings” page displays.
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Page 17: Screen Lock Protection
Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit Screen lock protection – If necessary, tap to scroll through and view other network DHCP settings like “Preferred DNS”. – To customize the current network settings, tap “Manual”, select a field, or to scroll to the desired field, and then enter a new setting. -
Page 18: Creating An Administrator Password
Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit Screen lock protection To modify a screen lock password 1. On the “Settings” page, tap 2. Tap and then tap “Change”. Specify a new numeric lock of six numbers, and then tap “OK”. 3. -
Page 19: Fan Control
Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit Fan control 4.5 Fan control The fan operates as part of the AUTO mode or the ON mode. Under the AUTO mode, the fan runs in any of the following situations: ● Heating is active. -
Page 20: Checking The Basic Information About The Thermostat
Operating the thermostat from the thermostat main unit Checking the basic information about the thermostat To change the time zone 1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap and . 2. If prompted, enter the administrator password. 3. Tap , tap , tap “Adapt”, and then select an area on the map. -
Page 21: Green Leaf
Green leaf 5 Green leaf The Green leaf indicates that the system has an energy-optimized operation: ● Use Green Leaf default setpoints for heating and cooling. ● Run system automatically based on a schedule. ● Operate fan in “Auto” mode if the thermostat controls external fan equipment. ●... -
Page 22: Air Quality Control
Air quality control 6 Air quality control With its built-in and/or external VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) sensor, the thermostat measures the room air quality and shows the air quality status symbol on the local idle screen. In the mobile app, the status is indicated by text. If no external VOC sensor is connected or if the input value of the external sensor is invalid, only the built-in sensor is used to provide values for the thermostat. -
Page 23: Operating The Thermostat From The Mobile App
RDS” app from Google Play or App Store. To download the app 1. Open Google Play or App Store, and then search for “Siemens Smart Thermostat RDS”. 2. In the searched result page, tap the item to view its details, then follow the instructions to complete the installation. -
Page 24: Changing Background Color
Operating the thermostat from the mobile app Changing background color After reconfiguration of the thermostat, log out and return to the app before changes take effect. To manage the account information in the app 1. In the app, tap and then tap “Account”. 2. -
Page 25: Widget Overview
Operating the thermostat from the mobile app Widget overview 7.5 Widget overview The main control screens of the thermostat consist of three widgets: the temperature control widget, the fan widget and the running hours widget. Swipe to the left or right to switch between widgets. NOTE: The running hours widget indicates the heating and/or cooling consumption during a specific period of time. - Page 26 Operating the thermostat from the mobile app Widget overview Options menu Room name Advanced settings. Room humidity, outside air temperature and air quality display. Indicates if the system is running in an energy-saving mode. If not, the leaf icon turns red. Touch the red leaf to switch back to energy-optimized operation.
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Page 27: Fan Widget Overview
Operating the thermostat from the mobile app Widget overview 7.5.2 Fan widget overview Toggle to switch between the automatic mode or ON mode. For more information about how the fan works, see Fan control [➙ 19]. Display only. Indicates whether the fan is the automatic mode or ON mode. 7.5.3 Running hours widget overview A6V10733807_enUS_a 27 | 38... - Page 28 Operating the thermostat from the mobile app Widget overview Seven-day view by default, showing the heating and/or cooling running hours of each week day counting down from the current day. Tap to switch to the four-week view. Tap to switch to the 12-month view. Indication of heating and/or cooling running hours: Orange bars are for heating while blue bars for cooling.
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Page 29: Temperature Control
Operating the thermostat from the mobile app Temperature control 7.6 Temperature control Regardless of whether the thermostat is operating per a schedule, the temperature setpoint can be overridden. If a schedule is active, the change is effective within the current scheduled mode and the setpoint returns to a scheduled value when the next transition occurs. -
Page 30: Switching Between Heating And Cooling
Operating the thermostat from the mobile app Switching between Heating and Cooling Once the schedule for one day is set, it can be copied to other days. In addition, preset setpoints for the different modes can be customized. To initiate schedule operation ●... -
Page 31: Appendices
Appendices Frequently asked questions 8 Appendices 8.1 Frequently asked questions 8.1.1 What should I do if I forget the screen lock code? Try using the administrator password to unlock the screen. To unlock the screen using the administrator password 1. On the thermostat screen indicating that the screen lock code is incorrect, tap the question mark and then tap “”. -
Page 32: What If The Wlan Network Is Down During Software Updates
Appendices Frequently asked questions supposed to connect to a home network. Selecting the WLAN connection type differently only affects the entry to WLAN management: ● If you’ve selected “Administrated WLAN *”, you can only manage WLAN under “Advanced Settings”. ● If you’ve selected “Private WLAN”, you can manage WLAN under either “Settings”... -
Page 33: Can I Set The Time Manually
Appendices Frequently asked questions ● The thermostat connected to a WLAN network once and could display time correctly. ● The thermostat hasn't been powered off for more than three minutes. Lacking either of the above conditions may result in incorrect time display. 8.1.11 Can I set the time manually? No, you can’t. -
Page 34: How Long Are Settings Saved In The Thermostat If Power Fails
Appendices Technical specifications 8.1.19 How long are settings saved in the thermostat if power fails? User settings on the thermostat are not affected by power failure and remain until users change the original settings. 8.1.20 How does "Free cooling" work? Before the thermostat starts “”, change the following extended configuration: ●... -
Page 35: Fcc Regulations (Usa)
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 8.4 EULA The software included in this product is licensed for use subject to the Siemens end-user license agreement (EULA) posted at www.siemens.com/smart-thermostat or this software identified by product model or part number on the website. The open source software (OSS) information about the software can also be found from the same website. -
Page 36: Index
Index Index account creation ............. 23 management ............. 24 administrator passwords ........18 create ..............18 manage ............. 18 Green Leaf ............21 network add ..............16 configuration ............. 16 connect ............. 16 push button ............17 screen lock create ..............17 modify ............... - Page 38 © Siemens Industry, Inc., 2019 Issued by Siemens Industry, Inc. Technical specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Smart Infrastructure 1000 Deerfield Pkwy Buffalo Grove IL 60089 +1 847-215-1000 A6V10733807_enUS_a...