Alpha CONNECT - Smart Phone Controlled Programmable Thermostat Installation Guide

Introduction

Alpha Connect is a Smart phone controlled programmable thermostat. The thermostat will switch your heating system on or off, as needed, in accordance with the temperature set by you, locally on the device or remotely using the dedicated app.

Safety Information

Use in accordance with the regulations. Indoor use only. Keep your equipment completely dry. Disconnect your equipment before cleaning it with a dry towel.

Always isolate the AC Mains supply before installing or working on any components that require 230 VAC 50Hz supply.

The thermostat is pre-set from factory in Manual Mode allowing you to set the desired temperature. This is the default working mode if not connected to the internet during installation.

Button Functions

1. Turn on the LCD backlight
2. Turn On/Off the Frost Mode
3. Increase button
4. Decrease button
5. Test Mode/Pairing Mode

Installation

Install receiver and connect wiring as shown in boiler manual. Turn power on to boiler before inserting batteries into the thermostat.

RXBC605

1. Access the control panel as shown in the boiler manual.
2. Remove the connector between red wires 3 & 4 and plug all wires onto the matching numbers on the receiver.
3. Fix the RF receiver in place using screws provided.
4. DO NOT remove link wire between terminals 1 & 2 on the boiler.
5. Replace the front panel.
6. Power up the boiler and check correct operation.

RXBC605 Wiring Terminals

ALPHA CONNECT THERMOSTAT

Before inserting the batteries, please make a note of your SRT number and register your device on the app.

iTG310

Connect the gateway to your router.
Gateway is online when the green LED is on.

Re-pairing Process

The thermostat and the receiver are pre-paired from factory.

Before the pairing process, please ensure that the switch button on the receiver is next to the white circle in the AUTO position. Also, please ensure that the distance between the thermostat and the receiver is at least 1m. If you need to repair your thermostat with the receiver, follow the next steps:

1. Press and hold the Sync button on your receiver for 5 seconds then release, the red led will fl ash every second.
   
2. Press and hold the Test/Sync button on your thermostat for 5 seconds then release. The thermostat should display words "SYNC 9". A 9 minute countdown will appear on thermostat's screen.
   
3. The pairing process is over when the LED stops flashing and disappears.
   
4. The countdown on the thermostat's screen will continue. Once the pairing process is successful, there is no need for you to wait for the the countdown to stop. To return to normal display, press and hold the Test/Sync button on your thermostat for 5 seconds.
   
5. You may now use your thermostat.
   

Registration

Download the ALPHA CONNECT App, create an account and register your device. Follow the on screen instructions to complete all the steps.

Device Settings Via the App

Features available only on the App:

• Temperature format
• Clock format
• Time zone
• Daylight Saving Time
• Heating or Cooling Mode
• Temperature accuracy
• Display tolerance
• Temperature off set
• Schedule/Manual/Off Mode
• Holiday Mode
• Location Mode
• Delay Start

Customize your settings according to your preferences. Time and date will be set automatically once connected to the internet. Set the mode (heat/cool). Heat Mode is used for controlling a heating boiler. Cool Mode is used for controlling a cooling device. In Cool Mode, you can choose temperature accuracy between ± 0.5°C and ± 0.25°C. In Heat Mode, you can select as well between a lower comfort level (6 on/off cycles per hour) and a higher comfort level (9 on/off cycles per hour). Also, in order to calibrate the temperature, you can off set it using a ± 3°C range.

General Operation

There are 3 program settings.

1. Schedule (7 days, 5-2 days and 24 hours),
2. Manual and
3. Off.

Schedule Mode

In Manual Mode you will permanently override the schedule. Exit Manual Mode by switching to Schedule or turning off the thermostat.

If the internet connection is lost the thermostat will follow the schedule. If it was in Frost Mode you can disable the Frost function from the device and continue following the schedule (see Frost Mode section of the guide).

Frost Mode

Frost protection temperature can be set between 5.0ºC and 9.0ºC. To turn on Frost Mode activate Off Mode or Holiday Mode via the App.

Frost Mode can also be de-activated or activated on the device, by pressing the frost button once.

Holiday Mode

Select the period for this function. Frost Mode temperature will be activated during this period.

After the Holiday Mode ends, the thermostat will follow the previous setting (Schedule, Manual or Off.)

Location Mode

1. Location Mode is an automated task designed to change your heating settings according to the current distance from your home.
   
2. If Location Mode is enabled, you can drag the slider in order to set the distance limit. Go to "Setting" to manage your settings.
   

Product Compliance

This product complies with EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU. Full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity on www.saluslegal.com 868.0-868.6MHz; <13dBm

HEAD OFFICE
Alpha Heating Innovation
Nepicar House
London Road
Wrotham Heath
Kent
TN15 7RS

For Technical Help or Service call: 0344 871 8764

www.alpha-innovation.co.uk

These instructions have been carefully prepared but we reserve the right to alter the specification at any time in the interest of product improvement.

Issue date: DEC2020
Version: V0016