Trane TZEMT400BB32MAA Thermostat User Manual

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Integration Note

Manufacturer:

Trane

TZEMT400BB32MAA Thermostats / Leviton

VRC0P-1LW (+3) RS-232 Adapter

Model Number(s):

Minimum Core Module Version::

Document Revision Date:

5.8

2/18/2013

OVERVIEW AND SUPPORTED FEATURES

The Trane TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostats are wireless Z-Wave thermostats capable of controlling

single and multi-staged forced air gas, oil, electric, and heat pump and air conditioning systems. The

TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostats are remote controllable over Z-Wave 900mhz wireless mesh networks

via the use of a Z-Wave RS-232 adapter, enabling 2-way control and feedback from g!. The g! system

supports up to 16 wireless thermostats.

Note: Z-Wave RF operates at 900MHz. Any other devices operating on the same frequency may cause

interference and need to be removed. Leviton recommends the system in installations of 7500 square

feet or less and installing devices typically no more than 30 feet apart. Please refer to the Leviton Vizia

RF Systems Guide (www.ViziaRF.com) for other installation considerations and details on proper setup

of the Z-Wave networks. Additional information can be found at www.z-wave.com.

THE TZEMT400BB32MAA DRIVER SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:

Auto Discovery: Thermostats may be auto-detected and added into g!

History View: The history view shows the inside temperature, outside temperature, unit run times, and

cooling and heating setpoints.

Mode Control: The climate system can be set to run in the following heating and cooling modes: Heat

only, Cool only, Auto, Off or EHeat (Heat Pump Only). Fan Modes: On, Auto, Circulate

Note: Circulate must be enabled on the thermostat.

Remote Sensors: The TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostat driver supports remote sensors in the Internal

Sensor mode only.

Schedule Control: Scheduling is supported from the Viewer. The TZEMT400BB32MAA Built-in

Schedule must be disabled to use g! scheduling.

Shared Z-Wave Network: A single Leviton Vizia RF Z-Wave network may contain Door Locks,

Thermostats, and Lights. All three may be controlled over a single RS-232 Z-Wave adapter. See the

appropriate Z-Wave Door Lock and Z-Wave Lighting Integration Notes for details.

Temperature Control: Temperature control can be managed by schedules tied to house modes or by

manual control based on time (Timed Temporary Hold, Temporary Hold and Permanent Hold).

THE TZEMT400BB32MAA DRIVER DOES NOT SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING FEATURES:

Any feature not specifically noted as “supported” is not supported.

Name Detection: All thermostats will populate during auto-discovery with their Z-Wave node number as

their name. Thermostat names do not read into g! at this time.

Decimal Temperature Control: TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostats do not support decimal temperature

set points.

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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

1. Install the TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostats and wire HVAC according to standard Trane

TZEMT400BB32MAA documentation.

2. Test the thermostat and climate system to ensure that the thermostats correctly turn on the

appropriate heating or cooling equipment, and open or close the appropriate valves / dampers.

3. Install a Leviton VRC0P-1LW (+3) RS-232 Z-Wave adapter in a location convenient for both a serial

run to the g! Controller and within range of other Z-Wave devices.

Note: Be sure that the “+3” notation is present on the back of the VRC0P-1LW. (See the Leviton

application note for additional information: http://communities.leviton.com/docs/DOC-2392).

4. Run a Cat-5 or serial cable to the location of the Z-Wave RS-232 location.

5. Using a Primary Controller, such as a programming remote (ex. Leviton VRCPG), ControlThink’s

ThinkEssentials or Leviton’s Vizia RF+ Installer Tool (v1.1.0.0) create a Z-Wave network and add

thermostats and the RS-232 adapter according to standard procedures.

Important! Disconnect the g! system from the VRC0P controller when any Z-Wave network

configuration is occurring.

6. Connect the Serial Cabling to the Z-Wave RS-232 adapter electrically. See the wiring diagrams.

7. Configure g! for the thermostats and confirm communication between the thermostats and the g!

Controller.

8. Test the system by changing the set points, modes and schedules on the viewer and various

thermostats, confirming that the various components in the system respond as expected.

Z-WAVE REPEATERS

Many Z-Wave devices function as repeaters, meaning an incoming signal can be passed to another Z-

Wave device within range. The maximum distance a signal can be sent from one Z-Wave device to

another varies depending on the brand/model of the device used. See the manufacturer’s

documentation for the devices you intend to use for specifics.

The signal can be extended from the controller to the device being controlled by a maximum of four

passes, known as “hops.” (From the controller to the first device, the first device to the second, the

second device to the third and from the third device to the one actually being sent the signal.)

Depending on the network configuration, occasionally it may be necessary to manually program the

“hops” to optimize reliability. Refer to the documentation that came with your specific programming

tool for details.

Note: Because Z-Wave door locks require repeaters that are “beaming-compatible” and that support

beaming of encrypted signals we recommend using only repeaters (lamp modules, switches, etc.) that

support these features if door locks will be a part of the installation. See the manufacturer’s

documentation for the devices you intend to use for specifics.

NOTES REGARDING THE TRACKING OF Z-WAVE DEVICES:

In general g! keeps track of the states of all of the Z-Wave Network Devices; however there is latency in

the reporting back of the devices from the Z-Wave network. The result is that g! updates its states as the

devices report back. This is evident when watching the viewer interface after a change is made at the

device. The viewer controls will update sequentially over a few seconds (or more on larger systems) as

the devices report their states.

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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

Thermostats

Z-Wave Signals

Leviton Z-Wave RS-232 Adapter

DB9 to RJ11 Cable

DB9M to RJ45 Adapter

Z-Wave Repeating Module

Cat5 Cable

RS-232 Port

HC Controller

BILL OF MATERIALS

Device

Manufacturer

Part Number

Protocol

Connector Type

Notes

Thermostat

Trane

TZEMT400BB32MAA Z‐Wave

RJ‐11 Female

RJ‐11 Male / DB9 Female Included w/ VRC0P+3

Z‐Wave RS‐232Adapter

RJ‐11 to DB9 Cable

DB9 to RJ‐45 Adapter

Cat5 Cable Assembly

Controller

Z‐Wave Repeating Module

Programming Remote

Leviton

ELAN

Installer

ELAN

VRC0P‐1LW (+3)

N/A

RS‐232/Z‐Wave

RS‐232

HA‐CB‐307

N/A

HCxx

Various

VRCPG‐BSG

RJ‐45 Female x DB9 Male

RS‐232

Z‐Wave

RJ‐45Male x RJ‐45 Male Must terminate all 8 conductors

RJ‐45 Female

Use Comm port 1, 2, 3, etc.

Various

Leviton

Beaming and Encrypted Signal Support Recommended

Not Shown ‐ Needed to set up Z‐Wave Network

ControlThink's ThinkEssentials Leviton

CTZUS‐1US

VRUSB‐1US

Z‐Wave

Not Shown ‐ Needed to set up Z‐Wave Network

Vizia RF+ Installer Tool

Leviton

Note: Update the VRC0P-1LW (+3) to the latest firmware prior to creating the Z-Wave network. Updates

are found on the Leviton web site.

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/SectionDisplay.jsp?section=42159&minisite=10251

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Z-WAVE NETWORK PROGRAMMING

Program the Z-Wave according to standard procedures. Regardless of device function, the basic setup

of Z-Wave networks is the same. Various limitations may be imposed based on the programming tool

used. Refer to the documentation that came with your specific programming tool for details.

Typically a Z-Wave network is programmed using its Programmer/Remote Control (such as the Leviton

VRCPG-BSG remote, ThinkEssentials Software or Vizia RF+ Installer Tool) to enroll / include devices in

the Z-Wave Network. The methods for using the VRCPG, ThinkEssentials and Vizia RF+ Installer Tool

are detailed below. Note that these instructions assume you are familiar with Z-Wave programming

concepts. If you require further detail or clarification, you may wish to see Leviton Vizia RF

(www.ViziaRF.com), or Trane TZEMT400BB32MAA documentation / technical support for assistance.

Note: Programming using the Leviton VRCPG-BSG Remote is NOT supported for thermostats when Z-

Wave locks are to be included in the system

While the VRCPG-BSG does allow you to enroll locks in a Z-Wave network it does not allow you to

associate the locks with the VRC0P module.

PROGRAMMING USING THE LEVITON VRCPG-BSG REMOTE:

Setup steps below are created using a VRCPG-BSG remote. Your steps may vary somewhat if your

remote model differs, but the basic process should be the same.

1. Confirm all devices are at factory default and have not been setup in any Z-Wave Network.

2. To include the TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostats in the network:

a. Start up the Leviton Remote and begin the Installation Checklist.

i. Perform Step 1 of the Installation Checklist, Include Dimmers/Switches, and

include the first thermostat in the network.

ii. When prompted by the remote, on the TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostat:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Navigate to and select the Z-Wave Install menu option.

3. At the “Add Thermostat to Z-Wave Network” prompt select Yes.

Note: It is best practice to give the thermostat a descriptive name when prompted, like Master Bedroom,

for future reference. Note that this name is not saved in the thermostat and will not be automatically read

into g! You should keep notes of the location of each thermostat and their Node IDs, as the only

identification available to g! is the Node ID.

3. Repeat Step 2 for each additional TZEMT400BB32MAA to be added to the network.

4. To include the VRC0P-1LW (+3) in the network:

a. Set the VRC0P-1LW to programming mode by pressing and holding the button (clear tab

on face of unit) until the light blinks amber.

b. Perform Step 2 of the Installation Checklist, Include Controller, to include all Controllers

into the network. Controllers include the RS-232 interface module (VRC0P-1LW (+3)).

5. Perform Step 3 of the Installation Checklist, Update Controller, to update all of the controllers

following the inclusion of all devices. This will create the proper mapping between devices.

6. In a thermostat only network, you may skip Step 4 (Create Areas) and go to Step 5 (Set

Associations) of the Installation Checklist.

7. Perform Step 5 of the Install Checklist, Set Associations, to associate each thermostat with the

controller.

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8. You may complete or skip Step 6 (Security) of the Installation Checklist as desired.

9. Choose Step 7 of the Installation Checklist, Install Complete.

10. Test all devices for proper operation. From the Main Menu of the VRCPG remote you should be

able to select Thermostats and get current temperature data and change modes (heat, cool etc) for each

thermostat on your network.

PROGRAMMING USING THINKESSENTIALS AND USB Z-WAVE ADAPTER:

Setup steps below are created from version 2.5 of ThinkEssentials. If you are running a different version,

your steps may be somewhat different than below, but the basic process is the same.

1. Confirm all devices are at factory default and have not been setup in any Z-Wave Network.

2. Either create a New Network or Open an Existing Network file.

3. To include the TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostats in the network:

a. In the ThinkEssentials software, from the Design Tab select the Add Device button.

b. On the TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostat:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Navigate to and select the Z-Wave Install menu option.

3. At the “Add Thermostat to Z-Wave Network” prompt select Yes.

4. Repeat Step 3 for each additional TZEMT400BB32MAA to be added to the network.

5. To include the VRC0P-1LW in the network:

a. Set the VRC0P-1LW (+3) to programming mode by pressing and holding the button

(clear tab on face of unit) until the light blinks amber.

b. In the ThinkEssentials software, from the Design Tab select the Add Device button.

The software will confirm the VRC0P-1LW has been included in the network and its icon

will be displayed in the Design Tab. The software will automatically assign a Node ID

during this process.

Note: It is best practice to give the thermostat a descriptive name when prompted, like Master Bedroom,

for future reference. Note that this name is not saved in the thermostat and will not be automatically read

into g! You should keep notes of the location of each thermostat and their Node IDs, as the only

identification available to g! is the Node ID.

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6. Associate each thermostat to the Controller.

a. Move to within three feet of the thermostat.

b. Right-click on the Thermostat icon and select “Properties”; in the lower right-hand corner

of the display, the status message “Loading status from the device” appears; wait until

the status message changes to “Done loading status.”

c. Switch to the “Device Associations” tab.

d. Select “Button #1” in the drop down menu.

e. Press the “Edit” button – a pop up appears.

f. Left-click on the Controller icon to make the association, then click on “Done” in the pop

up.

7. Test all devices for proper operation. From the Design Tab you should be able to right-click on

each thermostat and choose Advanced Thermostat Options to see current temperature data

and change modes (heat, cool, etc.) for each thermostat on your network.

PROGRAMMING USING LEVITON’S VIZIA RF+ INSTALLER TOOL (V1.1.0.0) AND USB Z-WAVE ADAPTER:

Setup steps below are created from version 1.1.0.0 of the Vizia RF+ Installer Tool. If you are running a

different version, your steps may be somewhat different than below, but the basic process is the same.

1. Confirm all devices to be added are at factory default and have not been setup in any Z-

Wave Network.

2. Either create a New Network or Open an Existing Network file.

3. To include the TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostats in the network:

a. In the Vizia RF+ software select the Include Device button.

b. On the TZEMT400BB32MAA thermostat:

i. Press the Menu button.

ii. Navigate to and select the Z-Wave Install menu option.

iii. At the “Add Thermostat to Z-Wave Network” prompt select Yes.

4. Repeat Step 3 for each additional TZEMT400BB32MAA to be added to the network.

5. To include the VRC0P-1LW (+3) in the network:

a. Set the VRC0P-1LW to programming mode by pressing and holding the button (clear tab

on face of unit) until the light blinks amber.

b. In the Vizia RF+ software select the Include Device button. The software will confirm

the VRC0P-1LW has been included in the network and it will be displayed in the All

Devices node of the programming tree. The software will automatically assign a Node ID

during this process.

Note: It is best practice to give the thermostat a descriptive name when prompted, like Master Bedroom,

for future reference. Note that this name is not saved in the thermostat and will not be automatically read

into g! You should keep notes of the location of each thermostat and their Node IDs, as the only

identification available to g! is the Node ID.

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6. Associate each thermostat to the Controller.

a. In the Vizia RF+ software right click on the VRC0P module under All Devices in the

programming tree.

b. Select RS-232 Setup from the menu.

c. In the LevSerialInterfaceConfig dialog box:

i. Verify that the RS-232 Module drop down shows that the VRC0P module is

selected.

ii. Check the box for each thermostat Node ID to be associated to the VRC0P

module.

iii. Click the Set Association button.

iv. Close the dialog box.

7. Test all devices for proper operation. Select each thermostat from the All Devices node of the

programming tree and change modes (heat, cool, fan, etc.) for each thermostat on your network.

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g! CONFIGURATION DETAILS

The following table provides settings used in the g! Configurator when connecting to a Z-Wave thermostat network. Please refer to the Configurator

Reference Guide for more details.

In the table below:

“<Select>”

Select the appropriate item from the list (or drop-down) in the Configurator.

Type in the desired name for the item.

“<User Defined>”, etc.

“<Auto Detect>”, etc.

The system will auto detect this variable.

Devices

Variable Name

Setting

Comments

Communication Device Name

Type

<User Defined> (Default: New Device)

Serial Port

Communication Type

Location

Comm Port

Leviton Z‐Wave RS‐232 Network

<User Defined> (Not Required)

Com 1, 2, 3 etc.

HVAC Units

Name

Model

Generic HVAC Unit

Controls Heat

Controls Cooling

Controls Fan

Set to YES if controlling Heat

Set to YES if controlling Cooling

Set to YES if controlling Fan

Thermostats

Click the Discover Devices button on the Communication Device

Name

Discover Devices will set a Default name of "Z‐Wave Thermostat #1, #2", etc.

Location

<User Defined> (Not Required)

Comm Device

Thermostat #

Settings

Heating Unit

Cooling Unit

Use to Enable/Disable Fan Circulate and Emergeny Heat buttons on Viewers

Schedules

Set up HVAC Schedules Under Each T‐Stat

Global Options

Units

Fahrenheit or Celsius

Timed Hold or Hold until next schedule period

Temporary Hold Mode

Temporay Hold Default Time <Select>

Outside Temperature Sensor <Select from list>

Choose Optional sensor if installed or choose internet

Outside Humidity Sensor

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TESTING THE Z-WAVE SYSTEM

On occasion it may be necessary to test the Z-Wave system “outside” of the g! interface to verify

communication between the thermostats and the controller (the VRC0P-1LW). The following steps are

intended to provide a method to test the basic communication status of the Z-Wave network.

1. Complete your Z-Wave network set-up as described above, ensuring all thermostats and

controllers have been added to the network.

2. Connect a serial cable from your computer to the VRC0P-1LW’s RJ-11 to DB9 cable. Use a USB

to Serial adapter if required.

3. Set up a terminal program (ex: HyperTerminal) with the following settings:

a. 9600 baud; 8 data bits; No parity; 1 stop bit; Flow Control – None

b. ASCII Sending Set Up

i. Send line ends with line feeds

ii. Echo typed characters locally

4. Send test commands to verify correct operation:

Note: Terminal programs other than HyperTerminal may display differently. The important thing

is that the “<E000” displays, indicating a correctly formatted command was entered. The

“<X000” indicates that the VRC0P module communicated correctly with the thermostat.

a. To set a thermostat to OFF:

i. In HyperTerminal type: >NxSE64,1,0 where “x” is the Node ID of the thermostat

being controlled and press Enter.

1. Feedback in HyperTerminal should be <E000 followed on the next line

by <X000 and then <E000 on the third line.

2. The selected thermostat shows that it is OFF.

b. To set a thermostat to HEAT:

i. In HyperTerminal type: >NxSE64,1,1 where “x” is the Node ID of the thermostat

being controlled and press Enter.

1. Feedback in HyperTerminal should be <E000 followed on the next line

by <X000 and then <E000 on the third line.

2. The selected thermostat shows that it is set to HEAT.

c. To set a thermostat to COOL:

i. In HyperTerminal type: >NxSE64,1,2 where “x” is the Node ID of the thermostat

being controlled and press Enter.

1. Feedback in HyperTerminal should be <E000 followed on the next line

by <X000 and then <E000 on the third line.

2. The selected thermostat shows that it is set to COOL.

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d. To query the STATUS of a thermostat:

i. In HyperTerminal type: >NxSE64,2 where “x” is the Node ID of the thermostat

being controlled.

1. Feedback in HyperTerminal should be <E000 followed on the next line

by <X000 and then <E000 on the third line. The fourth line should be

Nxxx:064,003,yyy where “xxx” is the Node ID of the thermostat (single

and double digit Node IDs will have leading zeros) and “yyy” is the status

of the thermostat.

a. 000 = OFF

b. 001 = HEAT

c. 002 = COOL

If you receive feedback where E000 (as noted above) is something different it indicates that the

command was not entered correctly.

If you receive feedback where X000 (as noted above) is something different it indicates that the VRC0P is

not communicating correctly with the thermostat.

Correct any problems prior to integrating with the g! system. Contact the manufacturer(s) of the

product(s) you are installing for additional help with troubleshooting your Z-Wave network.

COMMON MISTAKES

1. Improper Z-Wave setup. Ensure that you fully program and test your Z-Wave network for proper

operation prior to integration with g!

2. Placing the Z-Wave RS-232 Adapter out of range of other Z-Wave devices. Z-Wave devices create a

wireless, self-healing mesh network, and should be placed where they are in range to communicate

with multiple other devices for best results.

3. Adding thermostats / repeaters to the network after adding controllers. If thermostats / repeaters are

added after controllers the controllers must be updated.

4. Using a VRC0P-1LW that does not have the (+3) notation.

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6. Failing to Disable thermostat schedule when using g! schedule.

7. Enabling / Disabling Fan Circulate (Cycle) or Emergency Heat (Heat Pumps Only) on the thermostats

but setting incorrectly in Configurator and vice versa.

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Z-Wave Thermostat Comparison Chart

Feature

Green / Energy

Save Mode*

Auto

Mode

Fan

Modes

Remote

Sensor

Decimal

Temperature

Unsolicited

Feedback

Built-In

Schedule

Model

Yes⁴

Yes⁵

No⁶

Yes⁸

2GIG

On / Auto

/ Circulate

Yes¹

Honeywell

RCS

Yes

On / Auto

/ Cycle²

Yes³

Yes⁷

Yes⁹

Yes

On / Auto

/ Cycle²

Yes⁷

Yes⁸

Trane

Yes

Wayne Dalton

On / Auto

See information on the following page.

1. Can be enabled.

2. Cycle must be enabled in thermostat programming.

3. Temperature only.

4. Feedback to .5° Celsius and Fahrenheit.

5. Feedback to .5° Celsius.

6. When Z-Wave is activated the “Save Energy” button on the thermostat is disabled.

7. Activated by selecting on thermostat.

a. RCS – Set to AWAY mode on the thermostat.

b. Trane – Select Energy Saving Mode on the thermostat.

c. Wayne Dalton – Press the Save Energy button on the thermostat.

8. Can be enabled. (Factory default is disabled.)

9. Can be disabled. (Factory default is enabled.)

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*GREEN / ENERGY SAVE MODE

This feature functions as follows:

When the user enters the “Green / Energy Save” mode:

1) The thermostat switches to a second “energy saving” set point.

2) g! puts the thermostat into “Permanent Hold” mode.

When the user returns to “Normal” mode:

1) The thermostat goes back to the normal set point.

2) g! puts the thermostat into “Run Program” mode.

The thermostat is in “Green / Energy Save” mode and user changes operating mode

(heat / cool / off) on a g! UI:

1) Thermostat is put back into “Normal” mode, and begins using the normal set point.

2) g! puts the thermostat into “Run Program” mode.

The thermostat is in “Green / Energy Save” mode and user changes operating mode on the

thermostat:

1) Thermostat puts itself back into “Normal” mode, and begins using the normal set point.

2) g! puts the thermostat into “Run Program” mode.

(Wayne Dalton only)

The thermostat is in “Green / Energy Save” mode and user changes set point on a g! UI:

1) Thermostat stays in “Save Energy” mode.

2) The set point changes as desired.

3) g! stays in “Permanent Hold” mode.

The thermostat is in “Green / Energy Save” mode and user changes set point on the thermostat:

1) Thermostat stays in “Save Energy” mode.

2) The set point changes as desired.

3) g! stays in “Permanent Hold” mode.

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