Now zoning capable! O M M U N I A T I N G S Y S T E M Wi-Fi emote Access NOW AVAILABLE! X X X X X X X X X X X o o o o o o o o PLAYBOOK How to win with the new Observer communicating system
O M M U N I A T I N G S Y S T E M This playbook is a quick-reference guide to help you call the right play to give your customers a big home comfort win with most applications of the Observer communicating system. This playbook gives you easy access to four types of information. FIST, NEW WI-FI 1 PLAYS. This quick-start guide gives you two options for connecting the Observer wall control s Wi-Fi system to a homeowner s Internet connection. This new feature will enable homeowners to access their home comfort systems from certain smart phones, tablets or computers 2. PLAY #W-1: SEEN PASS Pass control of the Observer system directly through the homeowner s wireless LAN/router and internet connection. PLAY #W-2: HAND OFF If a homeowner has Internet access but no existing Wi-Fi network or a wireless network that is not compatible with the Observer communicating wall control, an Observer wireless access point can hand off system control to the homeowner s Internet connection. SEOND, THE BASI PLAYS. Nine options for setting up a communicating system with the Observer wall control. PLAY #1: TWO-MINUTE DILL Set up a communicating furnace/fan coil with a two-stage communicating outdoor unit. PLAY #2: STAIGHT UP THE MIDDLE Set up a communicating furnace/fan coil with a single-stage communicating outdoor unit. 1 Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance orporation. 2 When the Observer wall control is connected to the Internet through a Wi-Fi network. 2
O M M U N I A T I N G S Y S T E M PLAY #3: HALFBAK PASS ommunicating furnace/fan coil and non-communicating single-stage A. PLAY #4: HALFBAK DB OPTION ommunicating furnace/fan coil with non-communicating two-stage A. PLAY #5: FULLBAK DB SWEEP Non-communicating furnace/fan coil with non-communicating A or HP. PLAY #6: OUTSIDE OPTION PAKAGE Non-communicating small package products (SPP). PLAY #7: HITH N GO How to set up the outdoor temperature display with a communicating A or HP. PLAY #8: END UN How to set up the outdoor temperature display with a non-communicating outdoor unit. PLAY #9: TWO-POINT ONVESION How to set up emote oom Sensors with any system. THID, DETAILS. Once you ve called the play, you can check the Observer communicating system playbook to see example wiring diagrams to help you execute the play to perfection. FOUTH, ZONING. Use these four plays to make setup of a zoned system simple. PLAY #Z-1: ZONE EAD How to use the Observer wall control with room sensors only. PLAY #Z-2: ZONE BLITZ How to use Observer wall controls as remote room sensors. PLAY #Z-3: OVE 6 How to use a combination of wall controls and room sensors. PLAY #Z-4: DB ZONE How to use wall controls and room sensors with a daughter board. 3
PLAY #W-1: SEEN PASS Observer wall control connects directly to the homeowner s wireless router. Wall control sends wireless signal directly to the homeowner s LAN/wireless router. Homeowner s LAN/wireless router accesses MyObserveromfort.com via the homeowner s Internet connection. Homeowner accesses the system remotely through a secure web portal on MyObserveromfort.com. able/wire to Internet Service Provider (ISP) TSTAT0201W Homeowner s LAN/Wireless outer MyObserveromfort.com via homeowner s internet connection Homeowner s Smartphone IN THE HOME INTENET, LOUD MOBILE DEVIES 4
PLAY W-2: HAND OFF Observer wall control connects to the homeowner s Internet connection through a dedicated Observer wireless access point. Wall control sends wireless signal to the Observer wireless access point. Wireless access point NAXA00101WA hands off the signal to the homeowner s LAN/wireless router. Homeowner s LAN/wireless router accesses MyObserveromfort.com via the homeowner s Internet connection. Homeowner accesses the system remotely through a secure web portal on MyObserveromfort.com. Observer Dedicated Wireless Access Point INTENET, LOUD MOBILE DEVIES TSTAT0201W Ethernet able able/wire to Internet Service Provider (ISP) MyObserveromfort.com via homeowner s internet connection Homeowner s Smartphone IN THE HOME Homeowner s LAN/Wireless outer 5
PLAY #1: TWO-MINUTE DILL Indoor: ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil Outdoor: ommunicating Two-Stage A or HP 4 wires from wall control to indoor, ONLY 2 WIES FOM INDOO TO OUTDOO!* TSTAT0201W self-configures the system upon initial startup.* Outdoor unit includes OD Temp Sensor, communicates back to stat across the 2 wires.* ommunication between each system component.* Wi-fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! * Standard thermostats, even new Wi-Fi models, can t do this 3! Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! TSTAT0201W Furnace or Fan oil with Observer ommunicating System Two-Stage A/HP with Observer ommunicating System 3 Full Observer system functionality and features are available when a complete Observer ommunicating HVA system is installed, including wall control, indoor and outdoor units, and zoning system. 6
PLAY #2: STAIGHT UP THE MIDDLE Indoor: ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil Outdoor: ommunicating Single-Stage A or HP Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! 4 wires between each system component.* TSTAT0201W self-configures the system upon initial startup.* Outdoor unit includes OD Temp Sensor, communicates back to stat across the 4 wires.* ommunication between each system component.* Wi-fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! * Standard thermostats, even new Wi-Fi models, can t do this! TSTAT0201W Furnace or Fan oil with Observer ommunicating System Single-Stage A/HP with Observer ommunicating System 7
PLAY #3: HALFBAK PASS Indoor: ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil Outdoor: Non-ommunicating Single-Stage A Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! TSTAT0201W communicates and self-configures with furnace/fan coil only.* No communication or self configuration with outdoor unit. Furnace board will drive A across 2 wires: Y and (call for cooling and common). Outdoor temperature sensor, if required, purchased as separate accessory. TSTAT0201W * Standard thermostats can t do this! Furnace or Fan oil with Observer ommunicating System Non-ommunicating Single-Stage A 8
PLAY #4: HALFBAK DB OPTION Indoor: ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil Outdoor: Non-ommunicating Two-Stage A or any HP Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! NAXA00101DB is existing Daughter Board. Daughter Board converts 4-wire communicating control to conventional multi-wire control.* Daughter Board mounts indoors, inside furnace/fan coil or wherever convenient. TSTAT0201W communicates and self-configures with furnace/fan coil only.* No communication or self configuration with outdoor unit. Outdoor temperature sensor, if required, purchased as separate accessory. NAXA00101DB TSTAT0201W Furnace or Fan oil with Observer ommunicating System * Standard thermostats can t do this! Non-ommunicating Two-Stage A or Any Heat Pump 9
PLAY #5: FULLBAK DB SWEEP Indoor: Non-ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil Outdoor: Non-ommunicating A or HP NAXA00101DB is existing Daughter Board. Daughter Board converts 4-wire communicating control to conventional multi-wire control.* Daughter Board mounts indoors, inside furnace/fan coil or wherever convenient. No communication or self configuration with indoor or outdoor unit. Outdoor temperature sensor, if required, purchased as separate accessory. Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! Non- ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil TSTAT0201W * Standard thermostats can t do this! NAXA00101DB Non- ommunicating A/HP 10
PLAY #6: OUTSIDE DB OPTION PAKAGE Indoor/Outdoor: Non-ommunicating SPP Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! NAXA00101DB is existing Daughter Board. Daughter Board converts 4-wire communicating control to conventional multi-wire control.* Daughter Board mounts indoors, not designed for outdoor use. No communication or self configuration with SPP. Outdoor temperature sensor, if required, purchased as separate accessory. TSTAT0201W NAXA00101DB Non-ommunicating SPP * Standard thermostats can t do this! 11
PLAY #7: HITH N GO Outdoor Temperature Display ommunicating A or HP Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! OD Temp Sensor is factory installed on the outdoor unit control board. OD temp communicated back to stat across the 4 wires (only 2 wires from indoor to outdoor with 2-stage condensers).* 85 Outside Factory Installed OD Temp Sensor (only 2 wires with 2-stage condensers) TSTAT0201W * Standard thermostats can t do this! A/HP with Observer ommunicating System 12
PLAY #8: END UN Outdoor Temperature Display Non-ommunicating A, HP, or SPP Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! OD Temp Sensor NOT included with TSTAT0201W wall control. OD Temp Sensor accessory TSTATXXSEN01B mounts outside. Dedicated terminals on NAXA00101DB receive OD Temp Sensor signal. NAXA00101DB relays OD temp to stat across the 4 wires.* NAXA00101DB Non-ommunicating A/HP TSTAT0201W * Standard thermostats can t do this! OD Temp Sensor TSTATXXSEN01B 13
PLAY #9: TWO-POINT ONVESION emote oom Sensor Independent from Type of Equipment Wi-Fi capability NOW AVAILABLE! emote oom Sensor accessory SYSTXIIS01. emote oom Sensor is optional not required. Dedicated terminals on TSTAT0201W receive emote oom Sensor signal. hoose to sense only remote, only onboard, or average temperatures from both remote and onboard. emote oom emote oom Sensor SYSTXIIS01 TSTAT0201W 14
PLAY #1: TWO-MINUTE DILL/DETAILS Example Wiring Diagram ommunicating Furnace and Two-Stage A/HP Green Yellow White ed Indoor Unit A B D ommunicating Two-Stage A or HP DX+ DX- TSTAT0201W S1 S2 DX+ DX- Wall ontrol Upon power-up, TSTAT0201W wall control will seek and find attached equipment. S1 and S2 are remote room temperature sensor terminals. 15
PLAY #2: STAIGHT UP THE MIDDLE/DETAILS Example Wiring Diagram ommunicating Furnace and Single-Stage A/HP Green Yellow White ed Indoor Unit A B D ommunicating Single-Stage A or HP DX+ DX- TSTAT0201W S1 S2 DX+ DX- Wall ontrol Upon power-up, TSTAT0201W wall control will seek and find attached equipment. S1 and S2 are remote room temperature sensor terminals. 16
PLAY #3: HALFBAK PASS/DETAILS FO A Example Wiring Diagram ommunicating Furnace Non-ommunicating Single-Stage A Upon power-up, TSTAT0201W wall control will seek and find indoor equipment. Wall control will prompt for outdoor equipment definition. OAT is accessory TSTATXXSEN01B Outdoor Air Temperature sensor. Indoor Unit Green A Yellow B White ed D TSTAT0201W 1-Stage A S1 S2 DX+ Wall ontrol DX- OM Y/Y2 Y OAT OAT Sensor 17
PLAY #3: HALFBAK PASS/DETAILS FO HP Example Wiring Diagram ommunicating Fan oil Non-ommunicating Single-Stage HP Upon power-up, TSTAT0201W wall control will seek and find indoor equipment. Wall control will prompt for outdoor equipment definition. OAT is accessory TSTATXXSEN01B Outdoor Air Temperature sensor. TSTAT0201W Fan oil Green A Yellow B White ed D 1-Stage HP S1 S2 DX+ DX- O O Wall ontrol W W2 Y Y OAT OAT Sensor 18
PLAY #4: HALFBAK DB OPTION/DETAILS Example Wiring Diagram ommunicating Fan oil Non-ommunicating Two-Stage A/HP Upon power-up, TSTAT0201W wall control will seek and find indoor equipment. Wall control will prompt for outdoor equipment definition. NAXA00101DB is S1 S2 DX+ accessory Daughter Board. TSTAT0201W OAT is accessory TSTATXXSEN01B Outdoor Air Temperature sensor. Wall ontrol OAT Sensor Fan oil Green A Yellow White ed B D OAT DX- NAXA00101DB DX+ DX- Y2 W2 Y G W O 2-Stage A or HP Y2 W2 Y G W1 O 19
PLAY #5: FULLBAK DB SWEEP/DETAILS Example Wiring Diagram Non-ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil Non-ommunicating A/HP TSTAT0201W Upon power-up, TSTAT0201W wall control will prompt for both indoor and outdoor equipment definition. NAXA00101DB is accessory Daughter Board. OAT is accessory TSTATXXSEN01B Outdoor Air Temperature sensor. Wall ontrol DX+ W2 Y/Y2 G W1 Green ed White Yellow NAXA00101DB DX+ Y2 W2 Y G W Non- ommunicating Outdoor Y2 W2 Y G W1 DX- DX- Non- ommunicating Indoor O O OAT OAT Sensor 20
PLAY #6: OUTSIDE OPTION PAKAGE/DETAILS Example Wiring Diagram Non-ommunicating SPP TSTAT0201W Upon power-up, TSTAT0201W wall control will prompt for both indoor and outdoor equipment definition. NAXA00101DB is accessory Daughter Board. OAT is accessory TSTATXXSEN01B Outdoor Air Temperature sensor. Wall ontrol DX+ DX- DX- Green ed White Yellow NAXA00101DB DX+ Y2 W2 Y G W O SPP Y2 W2 Y G W1 O OAT OAT Sensor 21
PLAY Z-1: ZONE EAD Observer wall control with room sensors only. Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Wall control established zone 1 and provides set-points for all other zones. emote oom Sensors monitor temperature for zones 2 6 (no adjustments). Also required: LAT (Leaving Air Temp Sensor) Barometric elief Damper Dedicated 75VA transformer Zone 1 Zoning Panel TSTAT0201W ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil ommunicating A or HP Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Dampers Up to 3 per zone 22
PLAY Z-2: ZONE BLITZ Observer wall controls used as remote room sensors. Zone 2 Zone 3 TSTAT0201W TSTAT0201W Observer wall controls are used at all zone locations. From each wall control, set points can be adjusted up or down for any of the zones. There s no need to go back to zone 1 to make adjustments for other zones in the house. Also required: LAT (Leaving Air Temp Sensor Barometric elief Damper Dedicated 75VA transformer Zone 1 Zoning Panel TSTAT0201W ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil ommunicating A or HP Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Dampers Up to 3 per zone 23
PLAY Z-3: OVE 6 Observer wall controls in combination room sensors. Zone 1 Zone 3 Zone 2 Zone 4 TSTAT0201W Zoning Panel Wall control establishes zone 1. Any mix of wall controls and remote room sensors used at zones 2-6. From each wall control, set points can be adjusted up or down for any of the zones. There s no need to go back to zone 1 to make adjustments for other zones in the house. emote oom Sensors monitor temperatures only (no adjustments). Also required: LAT (Leaving Air Temp Sensor) Barometric elief Damper Dedicated 75VA transformer TSTAT0201W ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil ommunicating A or HP Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Dampers Up to 3 per zone 24
PLAY Z-4: DB ZONE Observer wall controls with Daughter Board and noncommunicating equipment. Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 TSTAT0201W Install Daughter Board between Zoning Panel and equipment to allow any conventional noncommunicating equipment to be used with Observer wall controls and room sensors. Also required: LAT (Leaving Air Temp Sensor) Barometric elief Damper Dedicated 75VA transformer Zone 1 Zoning Panel NAXA00101DB Daughter Board TSTAT0201W NON- ommunicating Furnace or Fan oil NON- ommunicating A or HP Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Dampers Up to 3 per zone 25
How to Win with a omplete Observer ommunicating System: 1. equires just 4 wires between system components (only 2 wires from indoor to outdoor with 2-stage condensers).* 2. TSTAT0201SW self-configures the system upon initial startup.* 3. Outdoor unit includes OD Temp Sensor that communicates to stat across the 4-wire connection (2-wire connection from indoor to outdoor for 2-stage condensers). * 4. Text based diagnostic messages. * 5. onstant fan speed options low, medium & high. 6. Expanded dehumidification capability. 7. Onboard equipment options configurable from the wall control (Example: Quiet Shift Heat Pump).* 8. ommunication among all system components. 9. Easier zoning set-up. 10. NEW! Wi-Fi apability NOW AVAILABLE! * *Standard thermostats, even new Wi-Fi models, can t do this! O M M U N I A T I N G S Y S T E M 2015 International omfort Products Part No. 401-06-0500-03 Printed 12/14