Remove and Replace the old thermostat
To install the thermostat properly, please follow these step-by-step instructions. If you are unsure about any of these steps, call a qualified technician for assistance.
The Explorer Mini Thermostat Backplate
To remove the thermostat backplate: Gently separate the display from the base by pulling from the center.
IMPORTANT: This thermostat requires both R (24 VAC Return) and C (24 VAC Common) wires be connected to the backplate terminals to operate properly. Wiring Diagram
2-Pipe, Low Voltage Valve, H20 Changeover Sensor
Wiring Diagram
2-Pipe, Low Voltage Valve, H20 Changeover Sensor
Wiring Diagram
4-Pipe, Low Voltage Valves, Duct Temperature Sensor & Dry Contact
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If a duct sensor is connected to this thermostat it is suggested that the fan be programmed for continuous operation (Setup Step 16, page 18 of the Owner’s Manual)
At minimum, the first 3 tasks below must be completed to access your thermostat remotely from a browser. The 4th step is optional (highly recommended) and only is needed to access your thermostat(s) from a mobile device.
These steps are:
Wi-Fi Symbol Legend
Wi-Fi Setup
The Venstar Configurator App is needed to configure the Wi-Fi Settings of this thermostat
Connect to Skyport
Although there is more than one way to create a Skyport account, the steps below illustrate account creation from a browser. To create a Skyport account a thermostat must be joined to the account.
If the thermostat is connected to the local Wi-Fi Access Point, but you do not have a Skyport account, you may create an account and join the thermostat to the account by doing the following:
Join a Thermostat to Skyport
If the thermostat is connected to the local Wi-Fi access point but not yet joined to an existing Skyport account, you may join the thermostat to the account by doing the following:
Wi-Fi Status Screens
Press and hold the FAN button on the thermostat for 5 seconds. When “Wi-Fi Setup” appears on the display, press the MODE button. Pressing the up or down button will sequence through the following information:
Selecting Your Desired Temperature (adjusting the setpoints)
Auto-Changeover Mode
Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Auto mode will adjust both the heat and cool setpoints simultaneously. To adjust the heat and cool setpoints individually, choose HEAT mode to adjust the heat setpoint, and/or COOL mode to adjust the cool setpoint, then return to AUTO mode.
Heat or Cool Mode
Pressing the UP or DOWN buttons in Heat or Cool mode will adjust only the heat or cool set temperature.
Using the FAN button for Fan Operation
Using the FAN button for OVERRIDE OPERATION
Note: Override operation may only be used when the thermostat is running a time period schedule/program.
Unoccupied Operation
During programmed, unoccupied periods pressing the FAN button for more than 5 seconds will force the thermostat into occupied settings for the amount of time specified in Setup Step #21 (page 20).
If you press and hold the FAN button while the thermostat is currently overriding the daily schedule, this will reset the timer, returning the thermostat to the correct time period program for the day.
Occupied Operation
Pressing and holding the FAN button for 5 seconds during a programmed Occupied time period will have no effect.
Table for button presses that are required for entering various menus
TO ENTER MENUS | BUTTON PRESS |
Setup Steps | MODE & FAN for 5 seconds |
Time Schedule | MODE & UP for 2 seconds |
Emergency Heat | UP & FAN for 2 seconds |
Lockout Buttons | MODE, UP & DOWN for 2 seconds |
Calibration | MODE & DOWN for 2 seconds, then MODE |
Wireless Setup | FAN for 5 Seconds (when schedule is inactive) |
How to Change Settings in the Setup Screens
To enter the setup screens, press the MODE button, and simultaneously press FAN button for 5 seconds. Release the buttons when you see “Setup” on the display. Use the WARMER or COOLER buttons to adjust the value of your selection. Press MODE to advance to the next setup step. Press MODE and FAN together again for 5 seconds to leave the setup screens.
Setting the Clock and Day (setup steps 1-2)
When your thermostat is connected to Skyport Cloud Services, the time and day of the week are controlled by Skyport. There is no local adjustment, Skyport also adjusts the time for Daylight Savings Time as well.
To set the time and day when not connected to Skyport; enter the setup screens by pressing the MODE button and simultaneously pressing the FAN button for 5 seconds.
Setup step 1 adjusts the clock. Use the Warmer/Up or Cooler/Down buttons to adjust the time.
Press the MODE button to advance to step 2. Select the day of the week using the Warmer/Up or Cooler/Down buttons.
Leave the setup screens by again pressing the
MODE button and simultaneously press the
FAN button for 5 seconds.
Show Clock (setup step 3)
This setup step will allow for the removal of the
clock and day of the week from the display.
OFF removes the time and day from the display.
Programmable (setup step 4)
When the very simplest operation is desired, this thermostat may be configured to be non-programmable, with or without Auto-Changeover.
If “ON” is selected, the thermostat will lockout the Program On screen; only the Off, Heat, Cool and Auto screens may be accessed by pressing the MODE button.
Select “OFF” if you would like your thermostat to be programmable, then the Program mode will be accessible through the use of the MODE button.
Backlight (setup steps 5-8)
Backlight (setup step 5)
Night Dimmer (setup step 6) – Selecting On allows for turning off the backlight of the display during specific times of the day, usually at night.
Night Dimmer Start Time
(setup step 7) -12:00 am to 12:00 am
Night Dimmer Stop Time
(setup step 8) – 12:00 am to 12:00 am
2 or 4 Pipe System
(setup steps 9) Select Fan Coil System type:
2 Pipe System Operation (setup step 10)
Setup Step 10 only appears if Setup Step 9 = 2 pipe
Deadband Settings
The Deadband is the number of degrees that the thermostat waits before it initiates heating or cooling.
1st Stage Deadband (setup step 11) Specifies the temperature difference between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on. (1 – 6 degrees) For example, if the heat setpoint is 68˚ and the deadband is set to 2 degrees, the room temperature will need to reach 66˚ before the heat turns on.
Minimum Heat/Cool
Setpoint Difference (setup step 12) This feature allows the user to set the minimum gap between Heat and Cool setpoints in AUTO mode. Select from 0 to 6 degrees.
Setpoint Limits (setup step 13)
When this feature is set to ON, the Heat and Cool Setpoints may be restricted to preset levels in the following Setup Steps 10 and 11.
Maximum Heat Setpoint (setup step 14)
Minimum Cool Setpoint (setup step 15)
Lock Override And Mode Buttons
This feature is available when the thermostat is connected to Skyport Cloud Services and may only be accessed through Skyport.
This security feature is not accessible locally at the thermostat.
When this setting is enabled; pressing the FAN or MODE buttons on the thermostat will have no effect.
This feature is often used in conjunction with setpoint limits.
Maximum Override Time (setup step 16) This feature limits the maximum override time when using the FAN button 0 – 6 hours. Set to 0 if no OVERRIDE capability is desired.
Fahrenheit or Celsius (setup step 17) This feature allows the thermostat to display temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Fan Auto Operation (setup step 18)
ON = Continuous low speed fan OFF = Only energize with a heating or cooling cycle
This step is useful when using a duct sensor to keep airflow for the sensor.
Fan Off Delay in Seconds (setup step 19)
This feature allows the user to increase the cooling or heating efficiency of the system. The thermostat may be programmed to continue running the fan after a call for cooling or heating has been satisfied. This delay can be set for 0, 30, 60, 90, or 120 seconds. If set to 0, the fan will not run after a call for cooling or heating has been satisfied.
Wired Sensor Type (setup step 21)
RETURN, OUTDOOR, SUPPLY = the sensor temperature is reported to Skyport to monitor only
REMOTE = the sensor can be used for temperature control.
Control to Sensor (setup step 22)
Select LOCAL to control to the temperature sensor inside the thermostat.
Select REMOTE to control to a temperature sensor connected to the RS & R terminals of the thermostat backplate.
Pre-Occupancy Fan Purge (setup step 23)
When this feature is activated, the fan will turn on during an unoccupied period at a preset amount of time prior to Occupied 1. This
preoccupancy fan purge timer may be set from zero to three hours, in 15 minute increments. Zero (0) means this feature is turned off.
Hot Water Valve Polarity (setup step 24)
This step allows the hot water valve to set to
NORMALLY OPEN or NORMALLY CLOSED,
default = NORMALLY CLOSED.
Chilled Water Valve Polarity (setup step 25)
This step allows the cold water valve to set to NORMALLY OPEN or NORMALLY CLOSED,
default = NORMALLY CLOSED.
These steps configure the type of water valve(s) connected to the thermostat.
A normally closed valve allows no water flow when no power is applied to it. A normally open valve allows water flow when no power is applied to it. Some 4-pipe fan coils use a normally closed chilled water valve with a normally open hot water valve. If you have a two-pipe fan coil, the setting in step 15 for CHILLED WATER VALVE will apply to the single valve in use.
Dry Contact Operation
Dry Contact Polarity (setup step 26) Open (Normally Open) – The dry contact is open until the connected device closes the circuit.
Closed (Normally Closed) – The dry contact is closed until the connected device opens the circuit.
Dry Contact Use (setup step 27)
Air Filter, Runtime Counter – Hours
(setup step 28)
This setup step allows the viewing of fan runtime in hours since the last time it was reset. While in this step, press and hold the FAN button to reset counter.
Air Filter, Runtime Counter – Days
(setup step 29)
This setup step allows the viewing of fan runtime in days since the last time it was reset. While in this step, press and hold the FAN button to reset counter.
(setup step 30)
This setup step allows the thermostat to display a reminder on the screen to service the filter. Adjust the number of hours from OFF to 2,000 hours of FAN Runtime before the alert appears.
Service Filter Alert – Days
(setup step 31)
This setup step allows the thermostat to display a reminder on the screen to service the filter. Adjust the number of days from 0 to 720 days before the alert appears.
Skyport Cloud Services
(setup step 32)
If set to ON, the thermostat may transmit and receive data from the Skyport Cloud Services.
Local API (setup step 33)
Turning on the local API allows 3rd party software to interface with the thermostat such as a home automation system.
NOTE: It is permissible to enable both Skyport and the local API at
the same time.
Clock Adjust by API (setup step 34)
Setup step 33 must be ON.
This step when set to ON allows the API to adjust the clock.
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad
To prevent unauthorized use of the thermostat, the front panel buttons may be disabled. To disable, or ‘lock’ the keypad, press and hold the MODE button. While holding the MODE button, press the WARMER and COOLER buttons together, for two seconds.
The
To unlock the keypad, press and hold the MODE button. While holding the MODE button, press the WARMER and COOLER buttons together, for two seconds.
The
Programming a Daily Schedule
To enter Time Period Programming screens, Press and hold MODE and UP until the scrolling prompt appears.
Calibration
Under normal circumstances, it will not be necessary to adjust the calibration of the temperature sensor. If calibration is required, it is suggested to contact a trained HVAC technician to correctly perform the following procedure.
If, for any reason, you desire to return all the stored settings back to the factory default settings, follow the instructions below.
WARNING: This will reset all Time Period and Advanced Programming to the default settings. Any information entered prior to this reset will be permanently lost.
Step# | Description | Pg# | Range | FD |
1 | Time of Day | 14 | 12A – 12A | 12P |
2 | Day of the Week | 14 | Monday – Sunday | Monday |
3 | Show Clock | 14 | On, Off | On |
4 | Programmable | 14 | On, Off | On |
5 | Backlight | 15 | On, Off | Off |
6 | Night Dimmer | 15 | On/Off | Off |
7 | Night Dimmer Start Time | 15 | 12A – 12A | 8:00PM |
8 | Dimmer Stop Time (only if Step 6 enabled) | 15 | 12A – 12A | 6:00AM |
9 | # of pipes, 2 or 4 | 16 | 4 PIPE, 2 PIPE | 4 PIPE |
10 | 2 pipe submode (only if Step 9 = 2) | 16 | Heat Only, Cool Only Auto Change, Total Elec Auto Change, Aux Heat Auto Change | Auto Change |
11 | Deadband | 17 | 1 – 6 degrees | |
12 | Differential (unless 2 pipe, single mode) | 17 | 0 – 6 degrees | 2 |
13 | Setpoint Limits | 18 | On, Off | Off |
14 | Security – Heat max setpoint (only if step 13 enabled) | 18 | 35 – 99 degrees | 82 |
15 | Security – Cool min setpoint (only if step 13 enabled) | 18 | 35 – 99 degrees | 66 |
16 | Override Time | 19 | 0-4 Hours | 4 |
17 | Temperature Units, F/C | 19 | F, C | F |
18 | Fan Auto – Minimum Speed, On (low) or Off (auto) | 19 | On, Off | |
19 | Fan Off Delay | 20 | 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 seconds | |
20 | Wired Sensor Type | 20 | Control to, Monitor | Control |
21 | Control to Sensor | 20 | Thermostat, Remote Sensor | Thermostat |
22 | Fancoil type, On (carrier) or Off | 20 | On, Off | Off |
23 | Pre-Occupancy Fan Purge | 21 | off – 3 hrs | off |
TO ENTER MENUS ….. BUTTON PRESS
TO ENTER MENUS …..BUTTON PRESS
Step# | Description | Pg# | Range | FD |
24 | Hot Water Valve Polarity, n.o./n.c. | 21 | n.o / n.c. | n.c. |
25 | Chilled Water Valve Polarity, n.o./n.c. | 22 | n.o / n.c. | n.c. |
26 | Dry Contact Polarity, n.o/n.c. | 22 | n.o / n.c. | n.c. |
27 | Dry Contact Use | 21 | occupied, condensate, fdd, holiday | condensate |
28 | Current Filter Runtime – Hours | 23 | ||
29 30 | Current Filter Runtime – Days Service Filter Hour Runtime – Alert | 23 | ||
31 | Service Filter Day Runtime – Alert | 23 | ||
32 | Skyport | 24 | On, Off | On |
33 | Local API | 24 | On, Off | Off |
34 | Time API (only if local API is enabled) | 24 | On, Off | Off |
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