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  • Page 2 EC Marking directive 93/68/EEC SAFETY INFORMATION These instructions are applicable to the Salus Controls model stated on the front cover of this manual only, and must not be used with any other make or model. These instructions are intended to apply in the United Kingdom only, and should be followed along with any other statutory obligations - if you are in any doubt, please contact the Salus Controls technical helpline.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    40 Download the Smartphone Introduction 10 Installing the iT500RX Receiver 18 Installing the iT500 Thermostat 43 USER PROGRAMMING 20 Pairing the iT500 System Units 43 Program Times and Setpoint for the First Time Temperatures 21 Installing the iTG500 Gateway 45 Default Program Schedules...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Salus iT500 Series of Internet enabled programmable heating/cooling controls. We hope that your purchase will give you many years of active and trouble-free service. This equipment can replace an existing domestic central heating and hot water programmable controller and thermostat or can control a completely new installation.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    The iT500RX Receiver - replaces the switching part of your timer or heating controller that is hardwired to your boiler, pump and 3-way valve. It allows for manual override in the event of failure of your iT500 Thermostat unit. The iTG500 Gateway - connects to your router and enables you to control your central heating and hot water controls from outside of your home, via a smartphone or computer.

  • Page 6: Installation Introduction

    INSTALLATION Introduction The iT500 Thermostat and the iT500RX Receiver are designed to replace the programmer and wired thermostat in a traditional domestic heating arrangement. The equipment can be configured to control the following arrangements: • Heating only, 1 zone •...
  • Page 7 Two Heating Zone Arrangement In this arrangement, the two outputs on the iT500 Thermostat Receiver are used to control two zone heating valves. The temperature in Zone 2 is controlled by the addition of an iT300 Temperature Sensor Transmitter, placed in the zone.
  • Page 8 Heating plus Hot Water Arrangement This is the arrangement for installing an iT500 based control system with a single heating zone and hot water. The iT500RX Receiver is hardwired to the heating and water system components. The iT500 Thermostat is connected wirelessly to the iT500RX Receiver.
  • Page 9 Connection to the Internet To control the system via your smartphone or a remote computer, the system can optionally be connected to the Internet. The iT500 Thermostat is connected to your existing broadband router, using the iTG500 Gateway. iTG500 iTG500...

  • Page 10: Installing The It500Rx Receiver

    Receiver will finally mount back onto this. 4. Loosen the screws at the bottom of the receiver unit, unclip the front of the unit and fit the back of the receiver unit to the wall using the fittings supplied. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 11 See the wiring diagram later on in this section. 6. Once the wiring has been completed, position the iT500RX Receiver over the electrical box fixing holes. Carefully position any wiring back into the electrical box and secure the iT500RX Receiver using the existing screws. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 12 Installing in a New Heating Installation Install a new electrical box and connect the wires as detailed in the wiring diagrams below. Volt Free - Combination Boiler iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 13 230V Switching - Combination Boiler iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 14 2 x CH Zones - Volt Free Combination Boiler iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 15 230 V Switching - S Plan 230 V Switching - S Plan 230V 230V 230V BOILER BOILER Permanent 230V iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 16 2 x CH Zones - 230 V Switching Combination Boiler iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 17 230 V Switching - Y Plan iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 18: Installing The It500 Thermostat

    Note: For best results mount the iT500 Thermostat 1.5m from ground level. 2. After first ensuring that the bracket is secure, clip the iT500 Thermostat into place by aligning the recess on the back of the unit to the bracket and clipping into place.
  • Page 19 Alternatively, position the iT500 Thermostat on a flat surface, using the stand provided. Simply clip the clear stand supplied separately into the back of the unit. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 20: Pairing The It500 System Units For The First Time

    Pairing the iT500 System Units for the First Time Once the iT500 Thermostat and the iT500RX Receiver are physically installed, the two units need to be ‘paired’ . Pairing allows the two devices to recognise each other and to communicate wirelessly.

  • Page 21: Installing The Itg500 Gateway

    The light on the router will flash red when it is first connected and setting up. When connected to the SALUS Controls Server it will display a constant green light.

  • Page 22: Installing An It300

    4. Attach the wall mounting bracket to a suitable wall using the fittings supplied. 5. Align the grooves on the back of the iT300TX and slide onto the bracket. 6. Once in place, ensure the unit is securely seated on the bracket. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 23: Controls And Display

    Long press to enter Setting Mode. Reset Key (internal) Restores factory presets. In Setting In Setting Mode, short press to make Mode, press and hold to cycle through current settings. changes or save changes. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 24 1 On once a day from program 1 ON to program 3 OFF AUTO Running in auto OFF Continuously off Notes: • Indicators change during programming, becoming displays of selectable options or setpoint indicators. • icons are not used on this model. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 25: It500Rx Receiver Controls

    Thermostat Ch -heating only, 1 zone Manual - system continuously on Aux - heating only, 2 zones Off - system continuously off Ch/Aux - heating (1 zone) plus hot water Auto Manual Off Aux Ch/Aux iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 26: Installation Programming

    4. The Time Zone setting, for example GMT, GMT+1 etc. 5. Whether or not Daylight Saving is on. The default settings that the iT500 comes with are: • One Central Heating Zone, Heating Mode, temperature in Centigrade, GMT, and DST turned on.)

  • Page 27: Selecting The System Configuration

    This is the indicator for the single central heating zone plus hot water system configuration. Press the Confirm button to select this system configuration. Once the required system configuration has been selected, other installation options may be selected, as described next. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 28: Select Heating Or Cooling Mode

    2. If Cooling mode is required, press the button instead. The system configuration icons are then displayed with the Cooling mode icon next to them: Press to select Cooling mode. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 29: Select Temperature Units

    (see European Time Zones, below). The display shows the default time zone (0): Press to select the required time zone. • Press to select 0, 1, 2, 3, in sequence. • Press to select 0, -1 Press iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 30 European Time Zones iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 31 CZECH REPUBLIC FINLAND DENMARK GREECE FRANCE LATVIA GERMANY LITHUANIA HOLLAND MOLDOVA ITALY ROMANIA LUXEMBOURG RUSSIA MALTA TURKEY NORWAY UKRAINE POLAND SERBIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND Note: The countries marked with * do not observe Daylight Saving Time. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 32: Turning Daylight Saving Time On Or Off

    After the time zone has been selected, you may choose to turn Daylight Saving Time (DST) on or off. The screen displays the default DST setting (ON):To set DST on, press To turn DST off, press the buttons once. The screen then displays as follows: Press to set DST off. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 33: Pairing The It500 Thermostat With The It500Rx Receiver

    PAIRING THE iT500TX WITH THE iT500RX and iT300 Pairing the iT500 Thermostat with the iT500RX Receiver For the iT500 Thermostat and the iT500RX Receiver to communicate wirelessly, they must be “paired” as follows: When the iT500TR Thermostat in Normal mode press together for two seconds.
  • Page 34 Receiver. The bottom switch will show a constant red light when the iT500RX. Receiver is ready to pair. When the iT500RX Receiver and the iT500 Thermostat are powered and paired then the light will be green. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 35 FAILSAFE MODE when RF link has been lost then move the slide switch on the iT500RX to either the manual or off position. NOTE: Please go through pairing sequence again if the switch goes orange. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 36: Pairing An It300 With The It500Rx Receiver (Optional)

    2 seconds. A red light will flash in the top right hand corner of the iT300TX. With the iT500 Thermostat in Normal mode press together for two seconds. The following will be displayed.

  • Page 37: Registering Your It500 Online

    Before your IT500TR Thermostat can be controlled remotely, it must be registered on the SALUS website. 1. To register your iT500 online, go to the SALUS controls website. www.salus-controls.com . 2. Select your country: 3. Click on the register your iT500 icon on the left hand side of the country’s website: iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 38 4. Click on REGISTER, then complete the form that is displayed and click REGISTER again. 5. The screen below will then be displayed and a confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address you entered in the form. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 39 REGISTER. 7. Your iT500TR will appear as below and is now ready to be controlled or viewed via your PC or Smartphone. Just click on the iT500 icon on your PC. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 40: Download The Smartphone App

    Once you have registered your iT500 online you can download the smartphone App from the iPhone App Store or the Android App Store, depending on which kind of Smartphone you are using. Find the iT500 App on the App Store and click download. The App will automatically download to your Smartphone. Once it is downloaded, you can start controlling your iT500TR Thermostat using the App.
  • Page 41 Adding or Renaming the iT500 in your Device List Enter your user ID and password. When you first open the iT500 App Press LOGIN. your iT500TR will appear in the device list and you can start controlling it with your Smartphone.
  • Page 42 If you forget your password, follow If you add more than one iT500 to your the onscreen instructions. device list, you may wish to rename the iT500 to “DOWNSTAIRS” for example. Click on RENAME and enter a new name. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 43: User Programming

    USER PROGRAMMING Using the PC or Smartphone App remotely, or the iT500 Thermostat unit locally, you can programme in your central heating and hot water settings as required. Before doing this, you should identify your system configuration, as described next.

  • Page 44: Program Times And Setpoint Temperatures

    Note: The system configuration is specified by your installer and should only subsequently be changed by the installer. Once you have identified your system type, you can use your PC or smartphone to fully control your iT500. This can be done using your PC or Smartphone app, or locally on the iT500.

  • Page 45: Default Program Schedules

    Default Program Schedules Your iT500 Thermostat comes pre-set with these default program schedules. These can be easily changed via the PC or Smartphone App, or locally using the iT500 Thermostat unit if required. Central Heating PROGRAM WEEKDAY (1 to 5)

  • Page 46: Control Using The Pc Or Smartphone App

    Energy save will use the lowest set temperature on your daily schedule. Will be displayed when the current program has been manually overridden Press AUTO to cancel the temporary override of program temperature. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 47 The interface for the PC and the Smartphone app for the One Central Heating Zone System Configuration: Follows Energy Heating continu- weekly save ously schedule mode Override program temperature* Change/view weekly heating schedule Current program Home Holiday Settings Back iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 48 Two Central Heating Zones The interface for the PC and the Smartphone app for the Two Central Heating Zones System Configuration: iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 49 One Central Heating Zone plus Hot Water The interface for the PC and the Smartphone app for the One Central Heating Zone plus Hot Water System Configuration: iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 50 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 51: Local Control Using The It500Tr Thermostat

    Local Control using the iT500TR Thermostat Local control and user programming using the iT500 Thermostat is carried out with the iT500 in Settings mode. Settings mode is used to: • Set the time (hour/minutes/day/month/year/DST setting) Note: When the iT500 is connected to the internet the time and date are set automatically.
  • Page 52 4. After the hour has been set and confirmed, the current time is displayed with the minutes flashing. Press until the required minute is displayed and then press iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 53 7. After the month has been set and confirmed, the current year is displayed, with the year flashing. Press to confirm the year, or to change it press until the required year is displayed and then press After is pressed the unit returns to Normal mode. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 54 If your system configuration is One Central Heating Zone then that zone is selected automatically. Note: To step backwards through the programming procedure press . To exit the programming procedure and turn to Normal mode press and hold for 2 seconds. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 55 4. The first stage in setting up a program is to specify the start time. The hour setting on the display will flash. Press to increase or decrease the hour setting or press to accept the current setting and move on to minute setting. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 56 8. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for program 2, and then for programs 3 to 6 in turn. 9. If the weekdays group of days was selected, the unit then switches to the weekend group of days so that you can specify the separate programs for the weekend. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 57 2. On the screen, the Zone 1 icon will flash. Press . The Hot Water icon will then flash. Press enter hot water programming. 3. Select the days or group of days to program for as described in step 3 above. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 58 7. Programming for program 1 is now complete. The unit then switches to program 2, as indicated by the displayed program number. Repeat steps 4 to 6 for program 2, and then for program 3 in turn. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 59 Zone 2, and then press 2. The setpoint temperature of the current program is then displayed: 3. Press . to increase or decrease the temporary setpoint temperature. Press to cancel setting the override and return to the Home display. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 60 If your system configuration is Two Central Heating Zones and you want to turn off heating for Zone 2, press to switch to Zone 2, and then press together. 2. The screen then displays the icon for the selected zone, plus the AUTO indicator, which will be flashing: iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 61 If your system configuration is One Central Heating Zone plus Hot Water you can turn on hot water at any time, for 1 to 9 hours, overriding the hot water programming. 1. In Normal mode, press to switch to the Hot Water settings: iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 62 At the end of the override period the unit returns to its program schedule. To turn off a hot water override at any time, follow the above procedure and set the hours back to 0. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 63 To turn hot water on all time, scroll until the ON indicator is displayed instead of AUTO • To turn on hot water for a single period, scroll until the 1 indicator is displayed • To turn off hot water, scroll until the OFF indicator is displayed. iT500 User Reference Manual...

  • Page 64: Other Overrides

    If Frost Protection is switched on, this may also result in the normal programming being overridden, as explained below. If the Energy Save override is on, the is displayed on the iT500 screen. If the Holiday override is on, the icon is displayed.

  • Page 65: Frost Protection

    Frost Protection can only be configured and activated using the Smartphone App or via the web app. When Frost Protection is activated, the icon is displayed on the iT500 screen In frost mode, you have a range from 1.5 degrees to 9 degrees to select from using the Smartphone or web app.

  • Page 66: Other Information

    1. To install or replace the batteries in the iT500 Thermostat, remove the battery cover from the base of the iT500 Thermostat. Note: Dispose of replaced batteries at a suitable recycling facility. 2. With the unit face down, insert the first battery supplied into the right hand side of the base of the iT500 Thermostat. iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 67 Resetting the iT500TR Thermostat To return your iT500 Thermostat to its factory settings insert a paper clip, or similar blunt object, into the hole at the bottom of the stand socket on the back of the unit, for XX seconds.

  • Page 68: Firmware Updates

    Firmware Updates The firmware used by iT500 Thermostats is periodically updated by SALUS. To install these updates on your iT500, go to the website and follow the onscreen instructions. For example: The firmware on your unit will then be updated using OTA (Over The Air) technology.
  • Page 69 Heating Zones 1 and 2: whole week, week- days only, weekends only or individual days selectable Hot Water: On/Off - days selectable as above Frost Protection: always on Power Supply 2 off AA alkaline batteries LR6 12 months life Flashing low battery indicator iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 70 One way 868MHz Transmitter / Receiver 30 meters minimum range External Antenna Over the Air technology Internet Connection RJ45 connector to router Power Supply Input: 230VAC – 50Hz Output: 5VDC – 300mA Cable: 1 meter (Black) Plug: AC power iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 71 75.5mm x 75.5 mm x 22.5 mm Mounting Flat surface Channels Transmits to Heating Zone 2 only RF Module One way 868MHz Receiver 30 meters minimum range Power Supply 2 off AA alkaline batteries LR6 12 months life Flashing low battery indicator iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 72 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. CE Certificate of Conformance iT500 User Reference Manual...
  • Page 73 SALUS Controls warrants that this product will be free from any defect in materials or workmanship, and shall perform in accordance with its specification, for a period of two years from the date of installation. SALUS Controls sole liability for breach of this warranty will be (at its option) to repair or replace the defective product.

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