Echo 8870 instruction

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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Echo 8870 installation manual Communicating Thermostat System Installation Manual

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 Panel Model 8870 Thermostat Use Category-5 cable for all communication wiringModel 8818 Distribution Panel Model 8061 and Model 8062 Support Modules Illustration 2 Run Wire For System RUN the Required Wires see Illustration FEW Minutes Spent Writing Down Locate and Mount the Automation System Components Illustration 3 Network Interconnection Worksheet Fill Out and Leave with System Software Package Diagram 1 Typical Heating / Cool Wiring Schematic Do not Turn on Hvac System Power YETDiagram 2 Typical Heat Pump Wiring Schematic Distribution Panel Communication System Wiring Communication Terminal Definitions Diagram 4 Thermostat Communication Wiring Connect Multiple Distribution Panels Diagram 5 Multiple Distribution Panels VAC Transformer provided w/ protocol adapter Diagram 6 Protocol Adapter Wiring Turn on Power to ALL Hvac Equipment and to the Thermostats Provide Power to the Distribution PanelOther Switches CHECK-OUT Hvac System Operation Address 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-menu Illustration 6 Access HyperTerminal Setup Computer for Communication System CheckoutTurn on the computer From the Start menu, select Programs Illustration 7 New Connection Illustration 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 boxes CHECK-OUT Communications to the Thermostat Network Illustration 12 Com SwitchesType SN? and press Enter Type SN ID? and press Enter Appendix Diagram 7 Adding an 8870 Thermostat Illustration 13 Remove Terminating Resistors Diagram 8 Adding an 8840 Series Thermostat Command 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 Commands Fill Out and Leave with System Software Package DP 10005754