DSC Z-Wave Thermostat Description:

Firstly, The DSC Z-Wave Thermostat is a battery powered Z-Wave wireless digital thermostat, designed to control the majority of HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) and DSC systems. In addition, this thermostat contains a robust thermostat interface and is designed for use with communicating systems where remote monitoring and/or remote control are desired.

Key Features:

• New Battery Powered Design – No ‘C’ Wire Required
• Runs on 2 or 4 – AA Cells OR Standard HVAC 24VAC
• Extremely Long Life – 2 Years on 4 – AA Alkaline
• Front Loading Battery Compartment
• Z-Wave Compatible – Version 4.5.4
• Furthermore, supports Z-Wave FLiRS Functionality
• USB Firmware Upgradeability
• DSC Standard or Heat Pump HVAC Systems
• Fixed Format Display with 7 Letter Message Bar
• Remote Control of All Thermostat Functions
• Wall mount or mounts on single-gang junction box
• System Modes (Off, Heat, Cool, Auto, E-Heat)

Technical Specifications

• Battery or 24V AC powered – Compatible with vast majority of Central HVAC systems
• Central HVAC systems or separate heating/cooling systems with separate RH/RC transformers (split)
• Standard gas/electric HVAC Systems: 2-stage heating, 2-stage cooling
• Heat Pump HVAC Systems: 3-stage heating, 2-stage cooling
• Fan system: Selectable for gas or electric heat systems.
• Heat Pump Change Over valve (reversing valve):While selectable for change over with heat or change over with cool (O or B output)
• Emergency Heat: In Heat pump mode, Emergency Heat mode is also selectable from the thermostat
• Includes a compressor short cycle protection delay of 5 minutes (adjustable)
• Automatic heating and cooling changeover when in Auto Mode
• Dimensions: 5¾”x 4½”x1”

Wiring Requirements

• Uses standard thermostat connections (C, RC, RH, W1,W2/O, Y1, Y2, G) – 18 AWG

Power Requirements

• Battery or 24VAC Powered: 2 – AA or 4 – AA cells
• Note: 24V operation requires both 24VAC (R) and 24VAC common (C) wires from the HVAC System