Echo 8870 installation manual Communication Control Commands, Thermostat Sensing Commands

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MODEL 8870 BASIC COMMAND SET

COMMAND

DESCRIPTION

VALUE

Communication Control Commands

 

CR

Command Response Control

Silent / Quiet / Normal

C1

Change of State (COS) – HVAC relays

ON/OFF

C2

COS – Temperature

ON/OFF

C3

COS – Remote Temperature

ON/OFF

C5

COS – Set Points

ON/OFF

C6

COS – Network Override

ON/OFF

C7

COS – Mode

ON/OFF

C8

COS – Fan

ON/OFF

HOLD

User Hold Status

ON / OFF

NAME

Location Name

<String>

ID

Report Model No. and software rev.

Read Only

 

 

Thermostat Sensing Commands

 

SCALE

Command Temperature Scale

F / C (Fahrenheit/Celsius)

TEMP, T

Report Thermostat Room Temperature

Read Only

HUM

Report Thermostat Room Humidity

Read Only

 

(requires humidity control sensor)

 

RSM

Identify all external sensors connected

Read Only

 

to a thermostat’s local communication network

 

RxSy

Report value of any sensor on thermostat’s

Read Only

(x = 1-4; y = 1,2) local communication network

 

OT

Report Thermostat Remote “Outdoor” Temperature

Read Only

R

Report Thermostat Remote “Outdoor” Temperature

Read Only

OH

Report Thermostat Remote Humidity

Read Only

 

 

Thermostat HVAC Operational Commands

 

SH

Heat Mode Set Point

Two or three digit integer: 40 – 88 for °F; 4 – 31 for °C

SH++

Increment heat set point

Integer value which when added to the current heat

 

 

set point does not fall outside the SH limits

SH--

Decrement heat set point

Integer value which when deducted from the current

 

 

heat set point does not fall outside the SH limits

SC

Cool Mode Set Point

Two or three digit integer: 42 – 90 for °F; 6 – 33 for °C

SC++

Increment cool setpoint

Integer value which when added to the current cool

 

 

set point does not fall outside the SC limits

SC--

Decrement cool setpoint

Integer value which when deducted from the current

 

 

cool set point does not fall outside the SC limits

S

Current Mode Set Point

Two or three digit integer (see next two commands)

SP++

Increment current mode set point

Integer value which when added to the current mode

 

 

set point does not fall outside the SH and SC limits

SP--

Decrement active setpoint

Integer value which when deducted from the current mode

 

 

set point does not fall outside the SH and SC limits

MODE, M

Thermostat Mode of Operation

A /C /H /E/OFF (Auto/Cool/Heat /EMHT/Off)Humid/Dehum

 

 

when operating as a humidity controller

FAN, F

Fan Switch Setting

A /ON (Auto/On)

HVAC, H

Report HVAC Relay States

Read Only

 

 

Auxiliary Information Commands

 

EQUIPCONFIG

Reports the setting of the thermostat

Read Only

 

configuration dip switches

 

BLTON

Turns on backlighting for 10 seconds.

No Value Required for this Command

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Contents Communicating Thermostat System Installation Manual Step Communicating Thermostat System Installation ManualAppendix 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 1 Typical Heating / Cool Wiring Schematic Do not Turn on Hvac System Power YETDiagram 2 Typical Heat Pump 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 8 Select Com Port Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow control none Click OKIllustration 9 Connection Properties 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 ResistorsCommand Response Syntax Aprilaire Command SETTo be set. The value must follow the action with no Thermostat Hvac Operational Commands Communication Control CommandsThermostat Sensing Commands Auxiliary Information CommandsFill Out and Leave with System Software Package DP 10005754