Follow the Installation Instructions before proceeding. Set the thermostat mode to “OFF” prior to changing settings in setup or restoring Factory Defaults.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an intentional radiator, pursuant to Part 15, subpart C of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference in radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Notice: Only peripherals complying with FCC limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Venstar is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly approved by Venstar could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC – INDOOR Mobile Radio Information
To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population / uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This Device complies with Industry Canada License-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. We, Venstar, declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This color touchscreen has the ability to receive updates to its firmware. Periodically firmware updates are released by the manufacturer to add features and/or performance enhancements. This manual was produced reflecting the most current firmware/feature set at the time of publication, firmware rev. 4.04. Firmware releases after rev. 4.04 may not be adequately depicted in this manual. Please refer to the appropriate website or contact your place of purchase to learn about changes to the thermostat after firmware release 4.04.
Dropdown Dashboard
The Dropdown Dashboard displays temperature, humidity, and other readings. It will also show the high and low readings of the day.
Care and Use of Your Thermostat
Pencils, pens, and other sharp objects should never be used on your thermostat; these may damage your touchscreen. Only use your fingertip to press the touchscreen buttons.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN SOLVENTS. DO NOT SPRAY ANYTHING DIRECTLY ONTO THE THERMOSTAT.
Selecting Your Desired Temperature and Mode
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 COOL mode to adjust the cool setpoint, then return to AUTO mode.
HEAT OR COOL MODE – Pressing the WARMER or COOLER buttons in Heat or Cool mode will adjust only the heat or cool setpoints.
Using the Fan Button
Press the FAN Icon
FAN ON fan runs constantly even in OFF Mode.
FAN AUTO fan only runs with a heating or cooling demand.
Setting the Time
Quick Start – Set Time & Date
Connect to Wi-Fi (from initial start-up)
When power is connected to the thermostat and it has not been configured to connect to a Wi-Fi Access point, the following message appears:
Select the access point you wish to connect to from the list.
Quick Start – Connect to Wi-Fi (from menus)
Although there is more than one way to create a Skyport account, the steps below illustrate creation from a browser.
If the thermostat is connected to the local Wi-Fi Access Point, but not yet joined to a Skyport account, you may join the thermostat to an account by doing the following:
Select MENU from the thermostat’s home screen.
Skyport Account
Main Menu Buttons – Schedule
Main Menu Buttons – Schedule
Press this button to preview your screensaver operation before returning to the Home Screen. After the preview, press anywhere on the screen to return to the sub-menu.
Main Menu Buttons – Alerts
Main Menu Buttons – Display
When calibration is complete, the thermostat will automatically restart and return to the Home Screen.
Main Menu Buttons – Humidity
Main Menu Buttons – Vacation/Away
Main Menu Buttons – Vacation/Away
Limits how high or low heating and cooling may be adjusted.
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
Note: When using the Simple Thermostat Home Screen; the program schedule along with the HOME and AWAY features are unavailable.
ColorTouch thermostats support the handling of specific signals from the utility provider. The utility generated signals carry pricing information and/or setback actions that alter the comfort settings of the thermostat in order to reduce energy usage on demand. This is known as Automated Demand Response or ADR for short. You must register to participate in a utility sponsored program, if offered by your local utility, to take advantage of this feature.
SKYPORT CLOUD SERVICES
From the web application the user will select Thermostat Settings from the left column. Then the Demand Response button is selected.
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
The Demand Response configuration page, shown below, is where the thermostat is configured to respond to the energy provider’s signals. It also sets operational parameters for the thermostat. The left column of the ADR configuration page allows or prevents access by the utility. Here communication with the utility and your thermostat may be turned On or Off.
The selected utility will provide a Program ID. The Account ID would normally be the occupants utility account number.
The right column of the ADR configuration page is where the occupant adjusts the operational parameters for ADR. The utility may send up to 3 types of ADR signals to Skyport. These are:
Pricing for the cost of energy, 2) An Offset to the occupants’ comfort setpoints, and 3) a signal to enforce discrete or Static setpoints. The Maximum Cooling Setpoint and Minimum Heating Setpoints for ADR events are adjusted here. The Static Settings are applied when the utility sends a signal to allow the occupant to enforce their own discrete temperature settings during an ADR event. The Offset Settings allow the utility to modify the Cool or Heat setpoints by the value set here during an ADR event. A Price Trigger setting allows the occupant to set the maximum cost of energy threshold. When this threshold is exceeded the Price dependent action is enforced. This Price Trigger and Dependent action is enforced independent of an ADR event, as long as the utility sends ‘real-time’ pricing.
Selecting the Overview tab of the ADR page will cause a summary of ADR events to be displayed.
Automated Demand Response
Utility and Program setup must be done at the Skyport Cloud Services account. From the thermostat Home Screen, press the ‘Menu’ button, then select ‘Settings”.
From the above screen the ‘Automated Demand Response’ button is pressed.
By selecting ADR – On, the user can participate in ADR events triggered by their utility, or price dependent events.
Selecting the ‘Price Dependent Action’ button allows the user to determine what action is taken when the price rises above the set threshold.
In the above example; if the price threshold is exceeded, the thermostat will invoke the ‘Offset Setpoints’ configured for an ADR event until the event is over. Please note that the Threshold price may only be set in the Skyport Cloud Services account. Selecting ‘Skip Event’ will take no action when the set price threshold is exceeded.
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
When an ADR event is pending, and hasn’t started yet, there will be a yellow leaf on the top bar. This will be accompanied by associated text as shown below.
If a Warmer or Cooler button is pressed during an active ADR event, then the user is presented with this opt-out screen.
If a pricing triggered ADR event is enabled, there will be a green leaf on the top bar along with the actual cost of energy. This will be accompanied by associated text as shown below
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
The Deadband is the number of degr ees or minutes that the thermostat waits before it initiates the stages of heating or cooling. 1st Stage Deadband Specifies the minimum temperature difference between the room temperature and the desired setpoint before the first stage of heating or cooling is allowed to turn on. For example, if the heat setpoint is 68˚ and the 1st Stage deadband is set to 2 degrees, the room temperature will need to drop to 66 degrees before the heat turns on.
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
Aux Heat will not run above this temp. (0 – 75 deg. F) GAS/EL or HP dip switch must be set for HP and GAS or ELEC dip switch must be set for ELEC.
Dual Fuel Settings
This feature is for heat pump applications only. This will only appear if the GAS/EL or HP dip switch is set for HPand the GAS or ELEC dip switch is set for Gas. When Dual Fuel is ON, an outdoor temperature or, if Change With Outdoor is set to OFF a demand for third stage heat will be used to stop running the heat pump and switch to a fossil fuel source of heat. NOTE: Once the change to fossil fuel is made, the heat demand must finish with fossil fuel. Additional heat demands within 10 minutes will also use fossil fuel, regardless of outdoor temperature or stage demand.
Main Menu Buttons – Settings
Allows the W3/AUX output to be used for Heating, Humidification, or Dehumidification.
IMPORTANT: Aux Output Usage must be set for Hum or Dehum before any settings will take effect in the Humidity Main Menu.
The AUX Output polarity may be set for Normally Open or Normally Closed to accommodate different types of humidification and dehumidification equipment.
Dealer Information
A Dealer may enter their company contact information for the customer to use when they need service. This will appear when the “Who To Call For Service” button is pressed in the Information Menu. Use the keyboard to enter your information.
Upgrade Firmware
Press to upgrade the thermostat firmware. The SD Card must be in the thermostat SD Card reader and contain the valid firmware. If an error message appears, confirm with ColorTouch Assistant that firmware is upto date or simply try reinserting the SD card. If you are connected to Skyport Wi-Fi and you receive an Alert that new firmware is available, simply press the Upgrade Firmware button to upgrade wirelessly.
Note: Occasionally an update that requires a large amount of data is not possible to do wirelessly. In this case an update using an SD card will be required.
Main Menu Buttons – Wi-Fi
Turning on the local API allows 3rd party software to interface with your thermostat, such as a home automation system.
Upon pressing BACK, the screen will look like this.
Basic Auth Password
Pressing this button will let you know if you are paired with a Skyport account. If not, then you may follow prompt and instructions to create an account and add the thermostat to the account.
To initiate the Emergency Heat feature, Press the Emergency Heat button. During Emergency Heat operation the thermostat will turn on the fan and auxiliary stages of heat when there is a demand for heat. The 1st stage of heating and all stages of cooling will be unavailable. To exit Emergency Heat, press the Emergency Heat button.
The ColorTouch Assistant
ColorTouch Assistant may be downloaded at no charge at: www.venstar.com/thermostats/colortouch/assistant
Every time the user runs the ColorTouch Assistant software, it automatically connects to Venstar ColorTouch website in the background and updates the software and firmware (the operating system for ColorTouch) at no cost. The ColorTouch Assistant allows you to use your computer to:
Uploading Photos and Settings to your thermostat
When you are finished adding and editing photos and settings, click on Save to SD. When prompted, remove the SD card from the SD card reader on your computer.
Your thermostat will automatically save your new photos and settings in it’s internal memory. When finished, you may remove the SD card. It is not needed for normal thermostat operation.
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.
Wire Connections
If the terminal designations on your old thermostat do not match those on the new thermostat, refer to the chart below or the wiring diagrams that follow.
Wire from the old thermostat terminal marked | Function | Install on the new thermostat connector marked |
G or F | Fan | G |
Y1, Y | Cooling | Y1 |
W1, W | Heating | W1/0/B |
Rh, R, M, Vr, A | Power | R |
C | Common | C |
O/B | Rev. Valve | W1/O/B* |
W2 | 2nd Stage Heat | W2 |
Y2 | 2nd Stage Cooling | Y2 |
W3 | 3rd Stage Heat | W3 |
OUT – | Outdoor Sensor | SENSOR |
OUT + | Outdoor Sensor | SENSOR |
Before you go any further, determine what your existing wiring and equipment situation is.
Making 4 Wires Work When 5 Wires Are Required
If you would like to install the Venstar thermostat using only 4 wires when 5 are required, follow the directions below. You will need a screwdriver along with a 3″ long piece of thermostat wire to use as a jumper:
Making 5 Wires Work When 6 Wires Are Required
If you have a system that requires 6 wires, and you would like to install the Venstar thermostat using only 5 wires, follow the directions below. You will need a screwdriver along with a 3″ long piece of thermostat wire to use as a jumper:
IMPORTANT: This thermostat requires both R (24 VAC Return) and C (24 VAC Common) be connected to the backplate terminals.
Explanation of Thermostat Dip Switches
Dip switches are located on the back of the thermostat
Conventional Heating and Cooling Systems
Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch
Positions Heat Pump Systems
Sample Wiring Diagrams with Dip Switch
Positions Heat Pump Systems with Dual Fuel
Free Cooling utilizes the Y1 terminal for the operation of 1st stage cooling. If mechanical (compressor) cooling is also present, the mechanical cooling is connected to the Y2 terminal in this instance. Free Cooling may be used with a Gas/Electric or Heat Pump system. Temperature Sensor: ACC-TSEN Temperature Sensor 10K ohm sensor at 77F/25C. Negative Temperature Coefficient.
One-Year Warranty – This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If it appears within one year from the date of original installation, whether
or not actual use begins on that date, that the product does not meet this warranty, a new or remanufactured part, at the manufacturer’s sole option to replace any defective part, will
be provided without charge for the part itself provided the defective part is returned to the distributor through a qualified servicing dealer. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR OR OTHER COSTS incurred for diagnosing, repairing, removing, installing, shipping, servicing or handling of either defective parts or replacement parts. Such costs may be covered by a separate warranty provided by the installer.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS IN THEIR ORIGINAL INSTALLATION LOCATION AND BECOMES VOID UPON REINSTALLATION. LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES – ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY) ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE EXPRESSED WARRANTIES MADE IN THIS WARRANTY ARE EXCLUSIVE AND MAY NOT BE ALTERED, ENLARGED, OR CHANGED BY ANY DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER, OR OTHER PERSON WHATSOEVER. ALL WORK UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE PERFORMED DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS. ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS, WHETHER NEW OR REMANUFACTURED, ASSUME AS THEIR WARRANTY PERIOD ONLY THE REMAINING TIME PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.
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