XL950 ComfortLink™ II Thermostat User’s Guide
Amazingly versatile, incredibly advanced The ComfortLink™ II thermostat integrates home comfort into your personal lifestyle like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Features Include...
Easy to use The simple design and easy to follow functions of this thermostat make it the most intuitive and easy to use thermostat available. Just touch the screen to try out the functionality and make operational changes to the system in your home. Help System Customizable Customize the screen to suit your unique needs. You can setup shortcuts and an easy access dashboard on the Home screen. You can change the colors, and enjoy a photo slideshow.
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1 Buttons and Navigation Pressing a button will display additional information or a new menu screen. EXAMPLE: You may access the Menu screen by pressing the “Menu” button on the home screen. You may access the Settings Menu by pressing the “Settings” button from the Menu screen. EXAMPLE: In the following sections, button sequences will be shown with icons.
2 System ON/OFF, Mode Selection To the right of the Menu button are 3 Mode buttons: 1) The first sets System Mode (including OFF). 2) The second controls Fan Mode. 3) The third controls Air Cleaner Mode. Each button has mode options to choose from. The chosen mode is conveniently displayed on its home screen button so you can see the functions your system is performing. 1) System Mode The “Auto” System Mode will switch between heating and cooling automatically.
3) Air Cleaner Mode Automatic means the air cleaner will run when the fan runs. Quick Clean is a full power air cleaning cycle that increases the system fan speed setting (when not actively heating or cooling) to 100% for three hours to achieve maximum clean air delivery rate. Allergy Clean is a full power air cleaning cycle that increases the system fan speed setting (when not actively heating or cooling) to 100% for 24 hours to achieve maximum clean air delivery rate.
4 Manually Set up a Schedule The procedure below describes setting up a manual schedule. Scheduling can also be set up via Guided Scheduling which creates a schedule by asking you a series of questions. Guided Scheduling can also be selected in the screen below. 1) Turn Scheduling On (and select Manual Scheduling) 2) Enter the Schedule Menu Default Schedule 3) Select a day or time period By default the schedule shows the periods Wake, Away, Home and Sleep.
4) Select the days you would like to schedule By selecting more than one day, you can set the schedule to be the same for those days. For example, you may keep the same hours each weekday . Finished Examples: Example A: Example A is for someone who works and is out of the house during weekdays. 5) Adjust the Time for each period Select a period one at a time and set its beginning time by pressing the “Time” button. Press the “Temperature” button to adjust the setpoints for each period.
5 Using Photos You can set up a photo album and a screen saver using your own photos. Notch at top Using an SD Card Insert the SD Card at the bottom right hand side of the thermostat, taking care to keep the card’s “notch” in the orientation shown. NOTE: The card must remain inserted to view the photos and the SD card must remain “unlocked.” Recommended SD Cards: Required Photo Formats: SD, SDHC SD Adapter – microSD, miniSD, microSDHC, mini SDHC Photos on your SD card must be in .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, .
Load and Select Photos 1) If you do not yet have your SD card inserted or it is not inserted all the way, you will see this message. 3) Browse the album using the arrows on the right and left edges of the screen. Touch the image to see full size images. Check the “Add to Slideshow” box to include the a photo in a slideshow. 2) Images will be loaded from your SD card into the viewer and sized to fit the screen. 4) In thumbnail view, you can view up to 15 photos at time.
Screen Saver A standard or a custom photo screen saver can be selected. 1) If you desire, turn “On” the screen saver. Set the wait time until the screen saver starts. 2) The “Default Screen Saver” shows the current temperature as a floating icon over a darkened black screen. 3) Set the number of seconds before the next photo will display. Select “Image Screen Saver” if you have inserted an SD card and added photos to a slideshow.
6 Other Commonly Used Features The following pages highlight some of the more common processes you will use. Name Your System Give your system a name. This is very important if you have more than one system in your home. Events and Vacations Set up how your system will operate for special events or when you are away from home for extended periods. Dealer Information Contact your dealer by using contact information in the Service menu.
Time & Date Set time, date and time zone. If a wireless network is set up, the time can be automatically synced via the internet. Security Protect your system from accidental or unwanted changes to your system by using a PIN lock. 1-Touch Presets Set up these presets to make quick temperature setpoint changes from the Home Screen.
Customize your Home Screen Add shortcuts and customize the dashboard. Wireless Network Setup Set up a connection to your wireless network to enable weather and software update features. See the following section for setup details (802.11 B/G wireless router and internet required). Humidity You may see and adjust the humidity level in your home and adjust the humidity setpoints for both Heating and Cooling modes (for systems equipped with humidity control).
7 Optional Wireless Networking 1. Your thermostat can access real-time weather conditions, forecasts and alerts. 2. When you have multiple systems in your home, each thermostat can see and control the others. Enabling wireless networking brings additional functionality to your thermostat. IMPORTANT: After wireless networking is enabled, you will need to register your system with a valid email address before the weather data will be displayed.
7.1 Enabling Wireless Networking 1) Enter the Wireless Network Setup Menu. 2) Enable the wireless radio by pressing “Wireless ON/OFF”. 3) After the wireless radio is enabled, press the “Connect to a Network” button to choose from a list of available wireless networks. NOTE: If the router is configured to not broadcast its SSID, refer to Advanced Network Settings.
7.2 Selecting a Network Available broadcasting networks with an adequate signal strength will display their SSIDs (Service Set IDentifiers) in this screen. A closed lock icon next to the SSID indicates a secure network. An open lock indicates a non-secure, “open” network. Select your network and press “Connect”. The signal strength is indicated in bars. The more bars, the better the signal strength.
7.3 Enter Network Key/Password 1A)If the network is unsecured (with an “open” padlock), the following message will be displayed. 1B)If the network is secured (with a “closed” padlock), the following message will be displayed. 3) The thermostat will connect to the wireless network. 4) When the thermostat has successfully joined the wireless network, the name of the network will be displayed with a green dot to the left and a signal strength indicator to the right.
7.4 Advanced Networking Information Enter the Advanced Network Setup Menu. Advanced networking will be required in the following two instances: 1. When connecting to a non-broadcast network 2. When configuring a static IP address IMPORTANT: The Advanced Network screens are intended for individuals with networking familiarity. You or your network administrator will need to provide the required information.
7.5 Network Security When the network’s SSID is not broadcast (hidden), manual configuration in this screen is required. 1) The “Network Security” button in this Advanced Network Settings menu will be highlighted by default. 2) Press the “Enter SSID Name” button. 3) Enter the SSID Name using the on-screen keypad. 4) Select a network security type. 5) Press “Enter Network Key” button. 6) Enter the Network Key using the on-screen keypad.
7.6 Host Settings This screen is used to control how the thermostat obtains network addresses and is needed when DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) has been turned off or is not available on the router. Otherwise, you may use DHCP to automatically obtain this information. This manual configuration is required if a static IP address is desired. NOTE: No additional configuration may be required in a non-broadcast network where IP addresses are assigned by DHCP.
7.7 Network Properties The Network Properties screen displays the thermostat’s current network information. 7.8 Disconnecting from a Network Once a network has been joined, the thermostat will reconnect to it after signal or power interruptions. When connected, a green dot will be shown. To disconnect from this network, enter the “Connect to a Network” menu and select “Disconnect”.
7.9 Multi-System Environments 1) In a multi-system environment each thermostat can see and control the others. NOTE: The thermostats must have wireless enabled and be connected to the same personal wireless network. 2) Each thermostat belongs to an Access Control Group—set to “Group A” by default. Therefore, if two thermostats are connected to the same wireless network and have matching Group IDs (shown as Group A to the right), they will be able to communicate with each other.
Multi-System Environments (Continued) 3) In a multi-system environment where the systems are in the same Group, the “Zones” button will appear in place of the “System” button (see picture at right). Pressing the “Zones” button opens the Zone Menu. 4) The Zone Menu is shown at right. 5) The Zone Overview menu shows a quick view of each zone’s current condition. 6) System and Zone Names may be set in the Zone Names screen.
8 Wireless Registration Registration is required for Weather, Software Updates and linking two or more thermostats together. Registration ensures that your thermostat is using the most up-to-date software and will also let you take advantage of exciting new features in the future. You will be notifed via email when there is a software upgrade available. For complete privacy information see our Privacy Policy at trane.com.
5) Enter a valid email address, press “Apply” to proceed. 8) Check your email to find your 5-digit verification code. 6) The thermostat will connect to a remote server. 9) Enter the 5-digit verification code. NOTE: This will only need to be done one time. 7) After connecting to the server, an email will automatically be sent to your email address. 10) After entering your verification code, your additional features will now be enabled.
9 Software Upgrades Your thermostat is built with the future in mind and has the ability to upgrade its operating system. Software upgrades ensure your thermostat has the most up-to-date software optimizing its operation and providing exciting new features as they become available. Requirements • • • You must have a currently active internet connection. You must already have registered your thermostat (see previous section). You must have an SD card with adequate memory available.
10 Troubleshooting Slow response or unexpected operation: Reboot your thermostat at the following location. “No System Found” displays on the screen: If this message stays on your screen, press the “Reboot” button shown at right. No response to any button presses: Remove and re-install the thermostat as shown below. The boot up process may take several minutes.
System Alerts 1) When your system indicates an issue with communication or operation, an alert will display on the screen. Click the “Dealer Contact Info” to retrieve your dealer’s phone numbers and website information. 2) Press “Close” to dismiss the alert. The error message can be recalled by pressing the Alert icon which will remain in the menu bar. Dealer Information can also be accessed by this path: Index of Functionality 1-Touch Presets...................................14 Air Cleaner Mode........
FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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 to radio communications.
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