What is a programmable room thermostat? …an explanation for householders
A programmable room thermostat is both a programmer and a room thermostat. A programmer allows you to set ‘On’ and ‘Off’ time periods to suit your own lifestyle. A room thermostat works by sensing the air temperature, switching on the heating when the air temperature falls below the thermostat setting and switching it off once this set temperature has been reached.
So, a programmable room thermostat lets you choose what times you want the heating to be on, and what temperature it should reach while it is on. It will allow you to select different temperatures in your home at different times of the day (and days of the week) to meet your particular needs.
Turning a programmable room thermostat to a higher setting will not make the room heat up any faster. How quickly the room heats up depends on the design of the heating system, for example, the size of the boiler and radiators.
Neither does the setting affect how quickly the room cools down. Turning a programmable room thermostat to a lower setting will result in the room being controlled at a lower temperature, and saves energy. The way to set and use your programmable room thermostat is to find the lowest temperature settings
that you are comfortable with at the different times you have chosen, and then leave it alone to do its job. The best way to do this is to set low temperatures first, say 18°C, and then turn them up by one degree each day until you are comfortable with the temperatures. You won’t have to adjust the thermostat further. Any adjustments above these settings will waste energy and cost you more money.
If your heating system is a boiler with radiators, there will usually be only one programmable room thermostat to control the whole house. But you can have different temperatures in individual rooms by installing thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) on individual radiators. If you don’t have TRVs, you should choose a temperature that is reasonable for the whole house.
If you do have TRVs, you can choose a slightly higher setting to make sure that even the coldest room is comfortable, then prevent any overheating in other rooms by adjusting the TRVs You may be able to temporarily adjust the heating program, for example, ‘Override’, ‘Advance’ or ‘Boost’. These are explained in the manufacturer’s instructions. Programmable room thermostats need a free flow of air to sense the temperature, so they must not be covered by curtains or blocked by furniture. Nearby electric fires, televisions, and wall or table lamps may prevent the thermostat from working properly.
The Digistat +2RF thermostat is a programmable thermostat 24-Hour product (the same program for every day of the week) which allows you to set up to 6
time and temperature events per day.
Clock Setting
Your Digistat +2RF is fitted with a real-time clock pre-set at the factory. You will not have to alter the time settings. A special feature of this real-time clock is to automatically updates the time during the summer/ winter time change removing the need to manually alter the clock.
General Operation
With the unit in Auto mode (the small arrow to the bottom of the screen will point to Auto), the temperature can be changed for a short time by using the + or – buttons. Changing the temperature in this way will keep the Digistat +2RF is set to your new temperature until the next pre-programmed event (at which time it will revert to the programmed temperature). The temperature you are setting will flash on the screen. Once the temperature is set, the unit will revert to showing the current temperature. The indicator will show on the screen if the heating is turned on. A flashing flame indicates the product is in intelligent delayed start mode.
NOTE
The temperature displayed is the actual room temperature unless adjusting the + or – button when it displays the set temperature. Once the adjustment is complete and after 5 seconds this will return to the actual room temperature.
Basic Settings
The Digistat +2RF thermostat is a programmable thermostat 24-Hour (the same program for every day of the week) and allows you to set 6 times and temperature events per day.
Digistat +2RF Pre-set Program
Your Digistat +2RF comes with the following default settings pre-programmed for your convenience:
Pre-set Program 1 (9 til 5)
Event | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Time | 6:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:30 | 22:30 |
Temp | 20.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 21.0 | 7.0 |
NOTE
The above settings can be understood using the chart below:
As you can see, at 06:30, the heating will come on to raise the temperature to 20ºC. At 08:30, the temperature point is dropped from 20ºC down to 16ºC, it stays at 16ºC throughout the day, until 16:30 when the temperature increases to 21ºC. The temperature then drops down to a night-setback temperature of 7ºC until 06:30 when the cycle repeats for the next day.
To change the temperature for a short period (Override)
To set holiday mode
Press the+ and – simultaneously for 5 seconds until the OFF is displayed. The thermostat and heating system will now be OFF unless the temperature in the controlled space falls below 7° C, the frost protection set point. Please note this does not affect the operation of the domestic hot water where provided. To switch ON the thermostat, press any key to return to auto mode.
User Options
If you wish to change any User Options (shown in a table on the next page) they can be accessed from Auto or Man by pressing
User Options | What is it | Min | Max | Default |
01 | Change 12h or 24h clock | 12 | 24 | 24 |
02 | Change to another pre-set programme | 1 | 3 | 1 |
03 | Change the number of programme events per day | 2, 4 or 6 | 6 | |
04 | Switch on/off automatic summer/winter time change | On | Off | On |
05 | Adjust date and time | Factory Set | ||
06 | Change temperature offset °C | -5 | 5 | 0 |
07 | Restore pre-set programme | On | Off | Off |
08 | To disable Off function | On | Off | On |
09 | Access protection lock | On | Off | Off |
Option Ol- How to change from 24hrto
2hr clock
Enter user options, select option, and use + and-keys to select the desired option, 12 12hrand 24 24hr. Press to accept change.
Option 02-How to change to another
the predefined program, 2 or Enter user options, select option 02, and use+ and-keys to select desired programs, 2 or3.I= programs, 2 program 2and 3 = program 3. Press to accept desired change.
Pre-set Programs 2 and 3 are shown below
Pre-set Program 2 (Home for Lunch)
Event | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Time | 6:30 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 16:30 | 22:30 |
Temp | 21.0 | 16.0 | 21.0 | 16.0 | 21.0 | 10.0 |
NOTE
The above settings can be understood using the
the chart to the right.
As you can see, at 06:30, the heating will come on to raise the temperature to 2/°C. At 08:30, the temperature set point is dropped to l6°C it stays at I6°C until 12:00 when the heating comes on to raise the temperature to 21°C. The temperature stays at 21°C until 14:00 when it drops to l6°C. At 16:30, the heating comes on to raise the temperature to 21°Cwhere it stays until 22:30 when the temperature drops down to a setback temperature of I0°C until 06:30 when the cycle repeats the next day.
Pre-set Program 3 (Home Worker)
Event | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Time | 6:00 | 8:30 | 12:00 | 14:00 | 17:30 | 22:30 |
Temp | 21.0 | 19.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | 21.0 | 16.0 |
NOTE
The above settings can be understood using the
chart below.
As you can see, at 06:00, the heating will come on to raise the temperature to 21°C. At 08:30, the temperature set point is dropped to 19°C it stays at 19°C until 2:00 when the heating comes on to raise the temperature to 21°C. The temperature stays at 21°Cuntil 14:00 when it drops to 19°C. At 17:30, the heating raises the temperature to 21°Cwhere it stays until 22:30 when the temperature drops down to a setback temperature of l6°Cuntil 06:00 when the cycle repeats the next day.
Option 03-How to change the number of program events per day
Enter user options, select option 03, and use the + and- keys to select the desired option. 2 time/ temp events per day 44 time/ temp events per day and 6 = 6 time/ temp events per day. Press 2
Option 04-How to switch on/offthe automatic summer/winter time change
Twice a year the actual time is automatically changed to keep it in line with the summer/ winter time change. The default setting is On. If you wish to disable/ enable this feature to enter user options, select option O4, and press- or +key to display Offor On as desired. Press
NOTE
Date and time setting. Digistat +2RF comes with a pre-set clock, which also automatically adjusts for summer/winter time changes. It is activated automatically on Ist installation. There should be no need to change these settings, however, should you wish to, it can be done in Option 05.
Option 05 -How to adjust the date and time
Option 06 How to change temperature offset
The temperature displayed on the thermostat may not match that of other temperature-measuring devices in the controlled space, because of its location. The displayed temperature may be offset to bring it in line with other devices. To adjust the temperature, enter the user options, and select option 06. The temperature may be offset by +/-5 degrees by pressing the + and -keys. Press to accept the desired change.
Option 07-How to restore the built-in time temperature programs
Enter user options, select the option 0/and to use the *and- keys to select the desired option. Off= current programs retained. On-restore factory programs dipole email E enabling this function will lose any user changes to the Dorset program
Option 08-Howto disable the OFF function
disables the OFF function, enters user options, selects, and uses the + or- keys to select Off. Press O acceptance. it is now not possible to switch Digistat+2RF OFF Using the + and- keys as previously 08 and select ON. Press to accept the change
Option 09-How to lock the keypad- Access
Protection Lock, the access protection lock allows you to lock the T OE vE day amusements. igistat +2RF. ToLockthe Digistat +2RF settings enter press to accept. Once the User Options Menu protection Lock is entered the User Menu and change to OFF Press to accept. Once the User menu is exited all buttons will be free to adjust.
SPECIAL NOTE
when the intelligence is enabled by tne installer when the delay period is operating as indicated by the lame symbol flashing), pressing any button when it will resume the delay start mode or follows the Holiday, Manual, Override, or Ott modes as selected. changes to the installer options and pre-set programs must be made with the flame symbol not trashing.
What is an Intelligent delayed start?
Intelligent Delayed Start (Energy saving feature) The Intelligent Delayed Start is an energy-saving feature that automatically reduces the warm-up time for the heating system. As the weather becomes milder, Intelligent Start will delay the heating start times so that the fuel is not wasted bringing the room up to temperature earlier than necessary.
Battery Change
How do know when to change the batteries?
When the batteries start to run low a battery icon will flash in the display, to indicate “Low battery” during this time the Digistat will function normally.
Replace with 2 x1.5V (AA) Alkaline batteries.
When the battery icon alone is shown in the display, the batteries are completely exhausted and the Digistat will cease to function. Re-activate by replacing the batteries The link will automatically be re-established.
How to replace the batteries
Remove the battery cover using a coin. Replace the spent batteries with 2×1.5V (AA) Alkaline batteries ensuring correct orientation. Replace the battery cover and press fully home.
If the engineer has set your program and timings – you do not need to do anything else. Just keep this guide in a safe place for future reference.
The programmer will automatically switch your hot water on and off at times that suit you. The green light on the front of the programmer shows when it is on. LPIORF has a 7-day program allowing for different timings on each day of the week, for up to heating periods each day. If the engineer hasn’t set your timings for you, your programmer will work with a standard program that has been set at the factory. If this doesn’t suit you, it’s very easy to change it.
Normal Operation
Digistattransmitter has been lost. I this may be remedied by fitting new batteries in the Digistat transmitter. If fitting new batteries does not restore the link, then temporarily move the Digistat transmitter close to t appliance, if this does not restore the link, then technical During normal operation, the receiver will flash their LED, approximately every five minutes. This indicates that a radio signal is being received from the Digistat transmitter help must be sought to remedy the failed radio signal link.
Radio Signal Loss
The red LED does not flash approximately every five minutes then the receiver will show a flashing green LED together with the flashing antenna symbol and the central Heating indicator arrow will point to OFF. This situation indicates that the radio signal link from the
Temporary Override
While the link is lost, the Central Heating can be switched ON by pressing the OK button once and Switched OFF by pressing the OK button again. In this mode, the room temperature will not be controlled.
NOTE
The ON/OFF periods are pre-programmed for Hot
Water pre-heat is shown in the table opposite. The
NOTE
Two ON/OFF periods can be used instead of three, by setting the second ON/OFF period to I2:00 as shown in the default program table. factory installed settings can be used without any
further programming of the receiver. The date and time are pre-programmed and should not require adjustment. One ON/OFF period can be achieved by setting the second and third ON/OFF periods to the same time. You need to restore the factory pre-set program See Changing the Program on the next page if changes are required to the clock time or pre-programmed
Settings. Press the + and – buttons together, for three seconds or longer, to restore the default program times to those shown in the table opposite.
Switching | Weekdays | Weekends |
HW | HW | |
1st ON – start of first timed period | 6.30am | 7.00am |
1st OFF – end of first timed period | 8.30am | 9.00am |
2nd ON – start of second timed period | 12.00pm | 12.00pm |
2nd OFF – end of second timed period | 12.00pm | 12.00pm |
3rd ON – start of third timed period | 4.30pm | 4.00pm |
3rd OFF – final swith-off of the day | 10.30pm | 11.00pm |
Changing the Program
Setting MON-FRI
Repeat operations 4 to 7 to set the second and third ON/OFF times.
NOTE:
After pressing set? for the third hot water pre-heat OFFtimethe display shows SET MON
NOTE
Ifyou do not require individual weekday times,then press set? until SET SAT-SUN are displayed and continue on the next page. Ifyou do not wish to change the setting for the day displayed, then press set? until the first day you want to change is displayed.
Repeat operations 3 to 6 to set the second and third ON/ OFF times.
NOTE:
After pressing set? forthe third OFF time, SET and the next weekday are displayed after completing the steps above for FRI the display shows SET SAT-SUN. see next page…
Setting SAT -SUN:
Repeat operations 3 to 6 to set the second and third ON/ OFF times.
NOTE:
After pressing set? for the third OFF time, SET SAT are displayed. Ifyou do not require individual weekend times, then press set? until the normal display is resumed.
Setting individual weekend days
NOTE:
Ifyou do not require individual weekend day times, then press set? until the normal display is shown. Ifyou do not wish to change the settings for SAT, then press set? to move to SUN.
Setting individual weekend days:
Repeat operations 3 to 6 to set the second an d third ON/ OFFtimes.
NOTE:
After pressing set? for the third hot water pre-heat offtime for SAT, the display will show SET SUN. Press OKto set SUN or press set? until the display returns to normal mode.
Setting holidays:
NOTE:
The programmer counts each pass through midnight as a day. e.g. if you do not want heating from Saturday morning until Tuesday morning, set for three days.
Setting the date
NOTE
dLS Day Light Savings time
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