The Remeha iSense is an OpenTherm timer thermostat with many enhanced functions. The iSense is supplied in two versions:
This manual covers both versions. Where information only pertains to one of the two versions then this is clearly stated.
A full description of the Remeha iSense can be found in the Installation and Service manual. This can be downloaded from www.remeha.nl.
The iSense is menu-controlled, which means it is very simple to operate: it only has three buttons.
Display
Most important pictograms
Buttons
The function of button A and button B depends on the task you are carrying out. The function is shown in the display, immediately above the buttons.
Button C is a push-turn button. You press it to confirm choices, such as menu selections. By turning it you can perform various tasks such as scrolling through menus or changing values such as the temperature, time, date and language.
Location of the thermostat
The iSense is set to room control by default, which means that the inside temperature is used to control the central heating. That is why it is best to locate the iSense on an internal wall in the room in which you spend the most time, such as the living room.
Do not locate the controller too close to heat sources (fireplace, radiator, lamp, candles, direct sunlight etc.), or in places where it may be draughty.
iSense RF
The following also apply for the iSense RF:
Installation and connection
The following must be done before you install and connect the iSense:
Do this as follows:
Location of the outside sensor
An outside temperature sensor is not supplied as standard with the iSense.
You only require this sensor if you want weather-compensated control of the inside temperature. The following guidelines apply with regard to choosing a location for an outside temperature sensor:
Consult the documentation for your boiler for information on connecting an outside temperature sensor.
Setting language, time and date
The menu for selecting the language (international version) or setting the time (Dutch version) appears when you connect the iSense.
The controller is now ready for use. After installation, the default program is activated (see paragraph 4.2). The temperature is now controlled by this clock program.
Note: The thermostat automatically switches between summer time and winter time settings.
Room control
The iSense is set to room control by default. This means that the flow temperature of the central heating water is controlled by the temperature in the room where the iSense is installed. Weather-compensated boiler control is also possible (with outside sensor); in other words based on the outside temperature. The controller has a programmed heating curve which determines the water flow temperature together with the outside temperature. The heating curve must be chosen so that the least favourable room can be efficiently heated even when the outside temperature is very low. See paragraph 5.4 for further information about weather-compensated control.
Clock program
The default clock program sets the temperature each day as follows:
You can of course adapt the clock programs to your own requirements. See Chapter 5.
The iSense has three usage modes:
You can change the usage mode via the menu: Menu > Settings > User settings > Usage mode. i This manual deals with most functions relating to the ‘Normal’ mode. This is the default mode after initial start-up.
Creating or changing a clock program
A clock program automatically controls the temperature for a day, and can be set for each individual day. You can adjust the default clock program or enter a completely new program.
Note: The iSense starts pre-heating prior to the set time by default, so that the room has reached the desired temperature at the correct time.
Making an overview
It is useful to draw up your own overview with switch times: what temperature does it need to be and when in your home? This of course depends on who is at home when, what time you get up etc. You can set up to six switch times per day.
An example of an overview is shown below:
Creating a new clock program
Changing an existing clock program
Restoring the default settings
Select Menu > Program > Clock program > Factory program to restore the settings for the default clock program.
Instead of the clock program, you can also set the room temperature continuously to a particular value. You can set three different continuous temperatures via Menu > Program:
The iSense lets you use the room control and/or weather-compensated control strategies in various ways.
You can select a control strategy via Menu > Settings > System > Control strategy.
Specific settings for weather-compensated control
If you have opted for a weather-compensated control strategy, a number of extra settings are available via Menu > Settings > System > OTC settings.
Heating curve:
The settings for the heating curve are highly dependent on the design of the central heating system and the home. This means that no clear advice can be given on this matter. The heating curve can be optimised during use. The heating curve also shifts upwards or downwards when the temperature is increased or decreased.
It can be useful to set a holiday program if you are away from home for some time. This ensures a constant temperature in your home for the period you set.
You set the temperature yourself.
A holiday program automatically takes effect at 0.00 hours on the start date and ends at 0.00 on the end date.
The
You can set a maximum of 16 holiday programs.
You do this via Menu > Program > Holiday prog.:
Other settings
You can change a number of settings via the Settings menu. These are summarised here; a more detailed explanation can be found in the Installation and Service manual.
Selecting program
You can select one of the following programs via Program in the main display:
Temporarily changing the temperature
You can (temporarily) switch off a selected clock program or continuous program at any time by setting the temperature manually.
Fireplace mode
Once the temperature has reached the desired level in the room where the iSense has been positioned, the central heating switches off. This may be inconvenient if, for example, you have an open fire or if a lot of people are present in that room. Other rooms in the house are also no longer heated in this situation.
You can switch on the fireplace mode via the Program button so that the other rooms are still heated. This switches off the built-in room sensor in the iSense. The temperature of the central heating water at that point is then maintained.
If it becomes too cold or too hot in the other rooms, you can increase or decrease the room temperature there using the push-turn button C on the iSense. This increases or decreases the central heating water temperature. You can fit thermostat valves to the radiators in order to individually control the temperatures in these rooms.
Note:
You can request operating information about your central heating system, such as the water pressure in the central heating system and various temperatures, via Menu > Information. The information available depends on your central heating unit.
The “Basic” and “Normal” modes do not show all information categories which are available. Select More information to make all information available.
This is what a fault message or service message looks like:
F200: No connection to outside sensor
Fault indication | Fault code F200 |
Display text | No connection to outside sensor. |
Solution | Check the boiler’s connection to the outside temperature sensor. |
F203: Faulty connection to boiler
Fault indication | Fault code F203 |
Display text | Communication fault. Check the connection. |
Solution | Check the connection to the boiler. |
F214: Incorrect room temperature reading
Fault indication | Fault code F214 |
Display text | Room temperature is out of measuring range or sensor is defective. |
Solution | Room temperature reading is incorrect. If the room temperature is between -5ºC and 65ºC, the temperature sensor may be faulty. Contact your installer. |
F215: Controller failure
Fault indication | Fault code F215 |
Display text | Internal fault. Controller failure. |
Solution | Contact your installer. |
F216: No connection with base station (iSense RF only)
Fault indication | Fault code F216 |
Display text | Wireless communication fault. |
Solution | Check whether the iBase for the boiler is on and is functioning correctly (consult the transmitter manual if necessary). If there is no connection between the iSense and iBase, then restore the connection as follows: Put the iBase in connection mode. Consult the iBase manual for this. On the iSense select Menu > Settings > User settings > Connection. If this does not solve the problem, look for another location for the iSense and/or iBase or remove “obstacles” that could interfere with the RF signal. |
Water pressure too low
Fault indication | Current water pressure |
Display text | The water pressure in your central heating system is too low. |
Solution | Top up the water in the central heating system. See the documentation for your boiler. |
E-code: boiler failure
Fault indication | E-code |
Display text | Boiler failure. Consult the fault table in the user manual for the boiler. |
Solution | Use the E-code to find the fault in the central heating boiler’s documentation. |
Controller batteries flat
Fault indication | |
Display text | – |
Solution | The batteries are almost empty. Replace the three AA batteries. |
Boiler service required
Fault indication | |
Display text | Maintenance service type (A, B or C) required. Contact your installer. |
Solution | Contact your installer to have the central heating boiler serviced. |
Problem | The central heating is coming on too early in the morning. |
Solution | Adjust the Max. pre-heating time setting (see the installation and service manual). The home may well not be up to temperature on time as a result. |
Problem | The home is not warm on time. |
Solution | – Open the radiator valve further when the radiators warm up. – Increase the Max. pre-heating time (see the installation and service manual). – Increase the desired Heat up rate by adjusting this to Fastest, for example (see the installation and service manual). For weather-compensated control you have the following options: – Set the radiator thermostat valves correctly. – Adjust the heating curve (see the installation and service manual). – Change the control strategy (see the installation and service manual). There may also be technical problems with the central heating installation. In that case contact your installer. |
Problem | The house is too warm. |
Solution | Weather-compensated control means that no account is taken of the measured room temperature. Solve the problem in one of the following ways: – Set the radiator thermostat valves correctly. – Reduce the heating curve (see the installation and service manual). – Change the control strategy (see the installation and service manual). Room control may mean that the heat up rate is too high or that the controller is not correctly calibrated. |
Problem | The house does not become warm enough. |
Solution | Weather-compensated control means that no account is taken of the measured room temperature. Solve the problem in one of the following ways: – Set the radiator thermostat valves correctly. – Increase the heating curve (see the installation and service manual). – Change the control strategy (see the installation and service manual). |
Problem | It takes too long for the tap water to get up to temperature. |
Solution | – Boiler: the DHW standby function may be switched off. In that case the symbol (see the installation and service manual). – Boiler: the boiler may be heated up too late. Set the tap water temperature using the Tap water temperature setting (see the installation and service manual). |
Problem | The boiler supplies no hot water or hot water only briefly. |
Solution | The DHW standby function Switch the DHW standby function to “Continuous” (see paragraph 9.2). |
Problem | The boiler starts heating the home or the tap water at night even though the controller is set low. |
Solution | – Weather-compensated control (OTC) means that the boiler is controlled by the outside temperature. This can be prevented by adjusting the Night temperature limit or selecting another control strategy. See the installation and service manual. – The boiler can start pre-heating before the following set point. Adjust the Max. pre-heating time setting (see the installation and service manual). The home may well not be up to temperature on time as a result. – The tap water is only heated when the room temperature set is higher than the night temperature. See the installation and service manual for details of how to change the night temperature. |
Problem | The temperature measurement differs from that which I am used to. |
Solution | Correct the temperature measurement via the Calibration setting (see the installation and service manual). |
Problem | The display does not function. |
Solution | Check that the wiring is correct and that the plug for the boiler is in the wall socket. |
Problem | The backlight for the display does not work. |
Solution | Your boiler may not support OpenTherm Smart Power. In that case fit batteries in the iSense (see paragraph 3.2). |
Dimensions | |
96 x 144 x 34 (l x w x h) in mm Height excluding buttons 96 x 144 x 25 (l x w x h) in mm | |
Power supply | |
iSense OpenTherm | Via OpenTherm |
iSense RF | Via batteries |
Electrical connection | |
iSense OpenTherm | OpenTherm communication. Connection for low-voltage wires |
iSense RF | Bi-directional secure communication |
Batteries | 3 x AA batteries. Lifetime: dependent on the brand of battery |
Digital input | Potential-free contact (switch) |
Ambient conditions | |
Storage conditions | Temperature: -25°C – 60°C |
Relative humidity: 5% – 90%, no condensation | |
Operating conditions | Without batteries: 0°C – 60°C. With batteries: 0°C – 55°C |
Temperature | |
Room temperature | Measurement range: -5°C – 65°C |
Maximum temperature deviation at 20°C: 0.3°C |
Outside temperature | The measurement is taken in the boiler and passed to the controller. Consult the boiler documentation regarding the accuracy of the measurement. |
Set temperature range | 5 – 35°C |
Calibration options | Inside and outside temperature sensor: -5 to + 5 in steps of 0.5°C |
Control | Modulating temperature control |
The control can be optimised | |
Room control | Overshoot: maximum 1°C after pre-heating |
Temperature variation: less than 0.25°C | |
Control strategies | Room temperature control |
Weather-compensated control | |
3 combination options | |
Features of the controller | |
Backlight | Colour: blue |
Date/time indication | Time: 24 h clock. Accuracy: to about 365 seconds per year |
Date: day – month – year | |
Automatic switching to summer time | |
Programs | 2 clock programs with 6 switch points per day |
Boiler clock program with 6 switch points per day | |
16 holiday programs | |
Day, Night, Frost protection, Summer mode, Fireplace |
Setting accuracy | Temperature: 0.5°C. |
Clock program: 10 minutes | |
Wireless range (iSense RF) | Approximately 8 metres through 2 concrete layers (depending on the surroundings, see paragraph 3.1) |
Operation | Menu-controlled using push buttons and a push-turn button |
Installation | Directly on the wall using screws or built-in junction box as per standards. |
Built-in system possible using built-in part (art. S100994) | |
Quality marks and compliance with standards | EMC: 89/336/EEC – EN50165(1997), 55014, 55022 |
Emission EN61000-6-3 | |
Immunity EN61000-6-2 | |
Drop test: IEC 68-2-32 | |
RoHS compliant | |
OpenTherm V3.0 certified (iSense OpenTherm only) | |
ETSI 220-300 TBD (iSense RF only) | |
Protection class | IP20 for wall installation, IPx4 for the built-in system. |
Appendix: clock program template
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Note: Switch points can be set to a precision of 10 minutes. Enter the switch points as required.
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