Echo 8870 installation manual Communicating Thermostat System Installation Manual

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AUTOMATED HVAC

THE BEST IN INDOOR AIR COMFORT

Communicating Thermostat

System Installation Manual

A P A R T O F T H E A P R I L A I R E ® I N D O O R A I R C O M F O R T S Y S T E M

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Contents Communicating Thermostat System Installation Manual Step Communicating Thermostat System Installation ManualAppendix Model 8870 Thermostat Tools YOU will NEED…Model 8811 Protocol Adapter Model 8818 Distribution PanelModel 8870 Thermostat Use Category-5 cable for all communication wiringModel 8818 Distribution Panel Model 8061 and Model 8062 Support ModulesIllustration 2 Run Wire For System RUN the Required Wires see IllustrationFEW Minutes Spent Writing Down Locate and Mount the Automation System ComponentsIllustration 3 Network Interconnection Worksheet Fill Out and Leave with System Software PackageDiagram 1 Typical Heating / Cool Wiring Schematic Do not Turn on Hvac System Power YETDiagram 2 Typical Heat Pump Wiring Schematic Distribution Panel Communication System WiringCommunication Terminal Definitions Diagram 4 Thermostat Communication WiringConnect Multiple Distribution Panels Diagram 5 Multiple Distribution PanelsVAC Transformer provided w/ protocol adapter Diagram 6 Protocol Adapter WiringTurn on Power to ALL Hvac Equipment and to the Thermostats Provide Power to the Distribution PanelOther Switches CHECK-OUT Hvac System OperationAddress the Thermostats and SET Highest Address Illustration 5 Setting the Thermostat AddressTo the right of the message center display Press the Enter button to select this sub-menuIllustration 6 Access HyperTerminal Setup Computer for Communication System CheckoutTurn on the computer From the Start menu, select Programs Illustration 7 New ConnectionIllustration 8 Select Com Port Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow control none Click OKIllustration 9 Connection Properties Illustration 10 Terminal Settings Press Enter to clear the command lineIllustration 11 Ascii Setup Click OK to put away both dialog boxesCHECK-OUT Communications to the Thermostat Network Illustration 12 Com SwitchesType SN? and press Enter Type SN ID? and press EnterAppendix Diagram 7 Adding an 8870 ThermostatIllustration 13 Remove Terminating Resistors Diagram 8 Adding an 8840 Series ThermostatCommand Response Syntax Aprilaire Command SETTo be set. The value must follow the action with no Thermostat Sensing Commands Communication Control CommandsThermostat Hvac Operational Commands Auxiliary Information CommandsFill Out and Leave with System Software Package DP 10005754