Fan coil thermostat, residental, 7 day programmable, fan coil control (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Venstar EXPLORER Mini T2150
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FAN COIL THERMOSTAT COMMERCIAL MODEL T2150 7 Day Programmable Fan Coil Control • with Wi-Fi and local Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions...
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The T2150 can be used to replace any of the following thermostats. No re-wiring or backplate change should be required. Venstar, Inc T1070 Non-programmable** T1075 programmable Carrier, Corp 33CSSN2-FC* Non-programmable** 33CSSP2-FC* programmable International Environmental Corp E055-71308102*, E055-71520301, E055-71520304 Non-programmable** E055-71308115*, E055-71520316, E055-71520318...
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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.
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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...
Table of Contents Installation Instructions .................1 Thermostat Backplate ................2 Wire Connections ..................3 Connect to Wi-Fi ....................5 Front Panel ......................8 Display .......................9 Basic Operation .....................11 User Setup Steps ...................13 Time of day, day of week, clock ............14 Backlight Operation ................15 System Type ...................16 Deadband Settings ................17 Setpoint Limits ..................18 Override time ..................19...
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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.
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 flat blade screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, wire cutters and wire strippers.
Installation Instructions The Explorer Mini Thermostat Backplate To remove the thermostat backplate: Gently separate the display from the base by pulling from the center. Remote Sensor Medium speed fan relay 24 VAC return 24 VAC common Water Temp. Changeover Sensor Low speed fan relay Cool Dry Contact...
Installation Instructions Wiring Diagram 2-Pipe, Low Voltage Valve, H20 Changeover Sensor Thermostat If 2-pipe with auxiliary electric heat 24 volt 24vac water valve Generic relay board 0 Changeover Sensor (ACC-SENFC) (closes below 60˚, opens above 75˚)
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Installation Instructions Wiring Diagram IMPORTANT NOTE: 4-Pipe, Low Voltage Valves, Duct If a duct sensor is Temperature Sensor & Dry Contact connected to this thermostat it is suggested that the fan Duct Sensor be programmed for ACCDSEN continuous operation (Setup Step 16, page 18 of the Owner’s Manual) Thermostat Connect directly to R...
(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 to your mobile device(s). Your thermostat operates on the 2.4 Ghz, Wi-Fi b/g/n band.
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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. ICON • Open the Venstar Configurator App - Select the Explorer Mini Thermostat.
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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.
Display 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. Clock with Day of the Week Indicates the current time and day.
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Display 5 Occupied and Unoccupied icons Indicates the 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.
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/or COOL mode to adjust the cool setpoint, then return to AUTO mode.
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Basic Operation Using the FAN button for Fan Operation Press Press Press Press low speed medium speed high speed auto Using the FAN button for OVERRIDE OPERATION Note: Override operation may only be used when the thermostat is running a time period schedule/program. Unoccupied Operation During programmed, unoccupied periods pressing the FAN button for more than 5 seconds will force the thermostat into occupied settings for...
Setup Steps TO ENTER MENUS BUTTON PRESS Setup Steps MODE & FAN for 5 seconds Table for button Time Schedule MODE & UP for 2 seconds presses that are Emergency Heat UP & FAN for 2 seconds required for Lockout Buttons MODE, UP &...
Setup Steps Setting the Clock and Day (setup steps 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;...
Setup Steps: Backlight Operation Backlight (setup steps 5-8) Backlight (setup step 5) Off - Backlight turns on only with a button press and turns off after 8 seconds. On - Backlight is on continuously. Night Dimmer (setup step 6) - Selecting On allows for turning off the backlight of the display during specific times of the day, usually...
Setup Steps: System Type 2 or 4 Pipe System (setup steps 9) Select Fan Coil System type: • 2 Pipe Fan Coil System, or • 4 pipe Fan Coil System. 2 Pipe System Operation (setup step 10) Setup Step 10 only appears if Setup Step 9 = 2 pipe •...
Setup Steps: Deadband Settings Deadband Settings The Deadband is the number of degrees that the thermostat waits before it initiates heating or cooling. 1st Stage Deadband (setup step 11) Specifies the temperature difference between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on.
Setup Steps: Setpoint Limits Setpoint Limits (setup step 13) When this feature is set to ON, the Heat and Cool Setpoints may be restricted to preset levels in the following Setup Steps 10 and 11. Maximum Heat Setpoint (setup step 14) Minimum Cool Setpoint (setup step 15) Lock Override And Mode Buttons...
Setup Steps Maximum Override Time (setup step 16) This feature limits the maximum override time when using the FAN button 0 - 6 hours. Set to 0 if no OVERRIDE capability is desired. Fahrenheit or Celsius (setup step 17) This feature allows the thermostat to display temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Setup Steps: Fan Operation & Sensor Use Fan Off Delay in Seconds (setup step 19) This feature allows the user to increase the cooling or heating efficiency of the system. The thermostat may be programmed to continue running the fan after a call for cooling or heating has been satisfied.
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Setup Steps Pre-Occupancy Fan Purge (setup step 23) When this feature is activated, the fan will turn on during an unoccupied period at a preset amount of time prior to Occupied 1. This preoccupancy fan purge timer may be set from zero to three hours, in 15 minute increments.
Setup Steps: Dry Contact Operation Dry Contact Operation Dry Contact Polarity (setup step 26) Open (Normally Open) - The dry contact is open until the connected device closes the circuit. ‘Idle’ ‘Active’ ‘Idle’ ‘Active’ Closed (Normally Closed) - The dry contact is closed until the connected device opens the circuit.
Air Filter, Runtime Counter - Hours (setup step 28) This setup step allows the viewing of fan runtime in hours since the last time it was reset. While in this step, press and hold the FAN button to reset counter. Air Filter, Runtime Counter - Days (setup step 29) This setup step allows the viewing of fan...
Setup Steps Skyport Cloud Services (setup step 32) If set to ON, the thermostat may transmit and receive data from the Skyport Cloud Services. Local API (setup step 33) Turning on the local API allows 3rd party software to interface with the thermostat such as a home automation system.
Keypad Lock 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.
Programming a Daily Schedule Programming a Daily Schedule To enter Time Period Programming screens, MODE Press and hold MODE and UP until the scrolling prompt appears. Select the number of Occupied time periods – Press the Warmer or Cooler buttons to choose the maximum number (up to 3 maximum) of Occupied time periods in a day.
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Programming a Daily Schedule continued The following steps determine when the Occupied period(s) will be active. Enable Occupied 1 – Press the Warmer or Cooler button to enable (On) or to disable (Off) Occupied 1 on Monday. Adjust the Start Time for Occupied 1 – Press the Warmer or Cooler button to adjust the start time for Occupied 1 on Monday.
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, it is suggested to contact a trained HVAC technician to correctly perform the following procedure. MODE Place the thermostat in the OFF mode.
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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.
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About Advanced Features & Operation (Continued) You now have the option of re- storing the factory settings for 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.
Advanced Setup Table FD = Factory Default Setting Step# Description Pg# Range Time of Day 12A - 12A Day of the Week Monday - Sunday Monday Show Clock On, Off Programmable On, Off Backlight On, Off Night Dimmer On/Off Night Dimmer Start Time 12A - 12A 8:00PM Dimmer Stop Time (only if Step 6 enabled)
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Advanced Setup Table FD = Factory Default Setting Step# Description Pg# Range Hot Water Valve Polarity, n.o./n.c. n.o / n.c. n.c. Chilled Water Valve Polarity, n.o./n.c. n.o / n.c. n.c. Dry Contact Polarity, n.o/n.c. n.o / n.c. n.c. occupied, condensate, condensate Dry Contact Use fdd, holiday...
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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.
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