Echo 8870 installation manual Communicating Thermostat System Installation Manual, Step, Appendix

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COMMUNICATING THERMOSTAT SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL

This manual will guide the installer through the installation, wiring and checkout of an Aprilaire Model 8870 Communicating Thermostat System. Instructions for the Aprilaire 8840 Series communicating thermostat system are found in a separate document (DP 10004345). A portion of the command set is found in Appendix 2 in this manual. For a complete command set with programming suggestions, see the programming manual (DP 10005756). Contact Research Products Corporation for these documents at 888-782-8638.

THERE ARE 14 STEPS INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION OF A COMPLETE SYSTEM.

Step 1

GET ALL THE COMPONENTS YOU WILL NEED

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Step 2

DISCONNECT POWER TO ALL HVAC EQUIPMENT AND/OR ZONE CONTROL PANELS

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Step 3

RUN THE REQUIRED WIRES

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Step 4

LOCATE AND MOUNT THE AUTOMATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS

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Step 5

CONNECT THE CONTROL WIRES TO THE HVAC/ZONE SYSTEM AND THERMOSTATS

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Step 6

CONNECT THE COMMUNICATION AND POWER WIRES TO THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL AND THERMOSTAT

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Step 7

CONNECT MULTIPLE DISTRIBUTION PANELS

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Step 8

CONNECT PROTOCOL ADAPTER TO THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL AND HOST COMPUTER OR AUTOMATION SYSTEM

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Step 9

PROVIDE POWER TO THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL

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Step 10

TURN ON POWER TO ALL HVAC EQUIPMENT AND TO THE THERMOSTATS

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Step 11

CHECK-OUT HVAC SYSTEM OPERATION

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Step 12

ADDRESS THE THERMOSTATS AND SET HIGHEST ADDRESS

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Step 13

SETUP COMPUTER FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CHECKOUT

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Step 14

CHECK-OUT COMMUNICATIONS TO THE THERMOSTAT NETWORK

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Appendix 1 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR INSTALLING THE MODEL 8870 WITH THE 8840 SERIES

 

 

COMMUNICATING THERMOSTAT

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Appendix 2

APRILAIRE COMMAND SET

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EXTRA NETWORK INTERCONNECTION WORKSHEET

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WARNING

1.120 volts may cause serious injury from electrical shock. Disconnect electrical power to the HVAC system before starting installation. This system is a low-voltage system.

2.Improper installation may cause serious injury from electrical shock. This system must be installed by a qualified contractor in accordance with NEC Standards and applicable local and state codes.

© Research Products Corp.

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Contents Communicating Thermostat System Installation Manual Appendix Communicating Thermostat System Installation ManualStep Model 8811 Protocol Adapter Tools YOU will NEED…Model 8870 Thermostat Model 8818 Distribution PanelModel 8818 Distribution Panel Use Category-5 cable for all communication wiringModel 8870 Thermostat Model 8061 and Model 8062 Support ModulesRUN the Required Wires see Illustration Illustration 2 Run Wire For SystemLocate and Mount the Automation System Components FEW Minutes Spent Writing DownFill Out and Leave with System Software Package Illustration 3 Network Interconnection WorksheetDiagram 2 Typical Heat Pump Wiring Schematic Do not Turn on Hvac System Power YETDiagram 1 Typical Heating / Cool Wiring Schematic Communication System Wiring Distribution PanelDiagram 4 Thermostat Communication Wiring Communication Terminal DefinitionsDiagram 5 Multiple Distribution Panels Connect Multiple Distribution PanelsDiagram 6 Protocol Adapter Wiring VAC Transformer provided w/ protocol adapterOther Switches Provide Power to the Distribution PanelTurn on Power to ALL Hvac Equipment and to the Thermostats CHECK-OUT Hvac System OperationTo the right of the message center display Illustration 5 Setting the Thermostat AddressAddress the Thermostats and SET Highest Address Press the Enter button to select this sub-menuTurn on the computer From the Start menu, select Programs Setup Computer for Communication System CheckoutIllustration 6 Access HyperTerminal Illustration 7 New ConnectionIllustration 9 Connection Properties Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow control none Click OKIllustration 8 Select Com Port Illustration 11 Ascii Setup Press Enter to clear the command lineIllustration 10 Terminal Settings Click OK to put away both dialog boxesType SN? and press Enter Illustration 12 Com SwitchesCHECK-OUT Communications to the Thermostat Network Type SN ID? and press EnterDiagram 7 Adding an 8870 Thermostat AppendixDiagram 8 Adding an 8840 Series Thermostat Illustration 13 Remove Terminating ResistorsTo be set. The value must follow the action with no Aprilaire Command SETCommand Response Syntax Thermostat Hvac Operational Commands Communication Control CommandsThermostat Sensing Commands Auxiliary Information CommandsFill Out and Leave with System Software Package DP 10005754
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