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Software Upgrades

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Your control is built with the future in mind and has the ability to upgrade its operating system.  

Software upgrades ensure your control has the most up-to-date software optimizing its opera-
tion and providing exciting new features as they become available.

The 

Software Upgrades menu is accessed by navigating to 

Menu --> Settings --> Network. 

 

After pressing the “Software Upgrades” button, follow the guided instructions on the series of 
screens.  

Upgrade the software by one of the following methods:

1)  Select the “Check for updates on the internet” box as shown in the screen at right.  This is the 

default setting and the easiest way to upgrade your control’s software. 

2)  Alternatively, using a web browser and your computer, download the latest sofware upgrade 

image from the americanstandardair.com website and place this computer file on an SD card.  
After transferring the SD card from your computer to the control, select “Check for upgrades 
on SD Card” as shown in the screen at right.

Follow the instructions to upgrade your control.  Additional instructions are found on the 
americanstandarair.com website.

Requirements

•  You must have a currently active internet connection.
•  You must already have registered your control (see previous section).
•  You must have an SD card with adequate memory available. Data for the 

upgrade will be stored on this card.

Summary of Contents for AccuLink Platinum ZV

Page 1: ...User s Guide AccuLink Platinum ZV Control ...

Page 2: ...nteractive Touchscreen 1 Touch Presets Built in Help Screens Operating Runtime Analysis System Alerts Lock Screen Security Custom Screen Options Screen Savers Five Year Limited Warranty Amazingly versatile incredibly advanced The AccuLink control integrates home comfort into your personal lifestyle like nothing you ve ever seen before ...

Page 3: ...other implement can damage the screen CAUTION Use only a soft damp cloth to clean the screen CAUTION 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 Table of Contents Introduction 1 4 Buttons and Navigations 5 System Fan Air Cleaner Modes 6 7 Scheduling Programm...

Page 4: ...e settings with just a few button touches Manually change setpoints or use convenient Home Away and Sleep presets View big bold at a glance system status See current system status Use context sensitive help Choose the dashboard items that show in this section Easy to use Everything is just a touch away ...

Page 5: ...E 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 sequenc es will be shown with icons For example the se quence on this page would be represented this way ...

Page 6: ...witch between heating and cooling automatically Heating and Cooling modes are dedicated modes For example you may wish to set your sys tem to Heating in winter months so your cooling unit does not run Likewise you may wish to set your system to Cooling in sum mer months so that your furnace does not run To completely turn off your system select Off 2 Fan Mode In Auto Fan Mode the sys tem s fan wil...

Page 7: ...at increases the system fan speed setting when not actively heating or cooling to 100 for 24 hours to achieve maximum clean air delivery rate Cooling Setpoint Panel Heating Setpoint Panel Raise Lower To adjust the Heating Setpoint select Heating and raise or lower the temperature to reach your desired setpoint To adjust the Cooling Setpoint select Cooling and raise or lower the temperature to reac...

Page 8: ...ows the periods Wake Away Home and Sleep Each day can have its own schedule and each schedule will be a unique color Default 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 ...

Page 9: ...e during weekdays Example B Example B is for someone who is out of town Monday Thursday 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 NOTE Notice that you can delete or add periods maximum 6 per day 6 Adjust the Temperature for each period Press the Temperat...

Page 10: ...ain inserted to view the photos and the SD card must remain unlocked You can set up a photo album and a screen saver using your own photos Photo Album View and set up your photo album Required Photo Formats Photos on your SD card must be in jpg jpeg bmp png or gif formats and each photo must be less than 3MB in file size Recommended SD Cards SD SDHC SD Adapter microSD miniSD microSDHC mini SDHC ...

Page 11: ...ed all the way you will see this message 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 You can also see or select which photos will be in cluded in a slideshow 5 After you have selected which photos to include in your slideshow press Settings to configure the Screen Saver Or navigate to the Screen Save...

Page 12: ...en Saver shows the cur rent temperature as a floating icon over a darkened black screen Select Image Screen Saver if you have inserted an SD card and added photos to a slideshow 3 Set the number of seconds before the next photo will display Screen Saver A standard or a custom photo screen saver can be selected ...

Page 13: ... and Vacations Set up how your system will operate for special events or when you are away from home for extended periods Name Your System Give your system a name This is very important if you have more than one system in your home Dealer Information Contact your dealer by using contact information in the Service menu ...

Page 14: ...t time date and time zone If a wireless network is set up the time can be automatically synced via the internet System Runtime History System Runtime History monitors how much your system runs for both heating and cooling and also displays the average indoor temperature and outdoor high and low temperatures This data allows you to better manage your utility costs by seeing when and how much your s...

Page 15: ...eless 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 ...

Page 16: ...fter wireless networking is enabled you will need to register your system with a valid email address before the weather data will be displayed 1 Your control can access real time weather conditions fore casts and alerts 2 When you have multiple systems in your home each control can see and manage the others NOTE In a Multi System envi ronment it is recommended to name each control before en abling...

Page 17: ...less radio is enabled press the Connect to a Network button to choose from a list of available wireless net works Enabling Wireless Networking 7 1 1 Enter the Wireless Network Setup Menu NOTE If the router is configured to not broadcast its SSID refer to Advanced Network Settings ...

Page 18: ...ormation 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 If a Network Not Found message is displayed verify the wireless network is function ing and within range Consult...

Page 19: ...to provide the required informa tion 1B If the network is secured with a closed padlock the following mes sage will be dis played 3 The control will connect to the wireless network 4 When the control has successfully joined the wire less network the name of the network will be displayed with a green dot to the left and a signal strength indicator to the right Enter Network Key Password 7 3 ...

Page 20: ...mation 7 4 Enter the Advanced Network Setup Menu IMPORTANT The Advanced Network screens are intended for individuals with networking familiarity You or your network administrator will need to provide the required information If any of this information is unknown or for questions specific to the wireless router please consult the router documentation or your network administrator ...

Page 21: ...e Network Security button in this Ad vanced Network Settings menu will be highlighted by default 4 Select a network security type NOTE WEP Shared is not supported 3 Enter the SSID Name using the on screen keypad When the network s SSID is not broadcast hidden manual configuration in this screen is required Network Security 7 5 ...

Page 22: ...ion may be required in a non broadcast network where IP addresses are assigned by DHCP You may connect to the network without modifying the Host Settings 3 Enter the IP address as required for each 4 To manually select a DNS server enter IP address es 1 Select the Host Settings button to access the second screen of settings in this Ad vanced Network Settings menu 2 Select IP Address Gateway and Su...

Page 23: ... When joining a different network the current router must be discon nected in this menu before a new one may be selected In addition if settings are changed on the owner s router the network may need to be disconnected and reconnected in this menu Repeat previous steps to connect to a different network The Network Properties screen displays the control s current network informa tion Network Proper...

Page 24: ...Access Control Group set to Group A by default Therefore if two controls 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 Set the controls to the de sired Group 4 The Zone Menu is shown at right 3 In a multi system environment where the sys tems are in the same Group the Zones but ton will appear i...

Page 25: ... buttons al low entering custom names from a keypad Pre configured names are also available 8 A schedule for one zone can be copied to another 5 In zoned and multi sys tem environments the main screen display will change to indicate the presence of multiple zones Notice the new zone button labeled Upstairs at right Arrow buttons navigate between zone views 9 Each zone s schedule can be viewed by c...

Page 26: ...ss 3 An email containing a verification code will automatically be sent to the email address you entered Registration is required for Weather Software Updates and linking two or more controls together Registration ensures that your control 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 ...

Page 27: ...chlage LiNK Schlage is a leader in home securiity and also offers digital locks video cameras and light modules to help manage your home s safety comfort and efficiency Visit www link schlage com to learn more 1 Visit www schlagelink com to sign on and add your new control to your account or click on the Just purchased a Schlage LiNK System link to set up a new Schlage LiNK account 2 Follow the on...

Page 28: ... the screen at right This is the default setting and the easiest way to upgrade your control s software 2 Alternatively using a web browser and your computer download the latest sofware upgrade image from the americanstandardair com website and place this computer file on an SD card After transferring the SD card from your computer to the control select Check for upgrades on SD Card as shown in th...

Page 29: ... applying force Control should fit snug and not rock when properly installed Remove Control Remove control from its sub base by grasping at edges and gently pulling the control straight towards you It should release without much effort Troubleshooting 11 Slow response or unexpected operation Reboot your control at the following location No System Found displays on the screen If this message stays ...

Page 30: ...des 28 System Mode 6 System ON OFF 6 System Runtime History 14 Time Date 14 Troubleshooting 29 Wireless Networking 16 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 System Alerts 1 When your system indicates an issue with communication or operation an alert will d...

Page 31: ...encement Date to receive the registered limited warranty terms To register online go to http www trane com Residential Trane Owners Warranty Information or http www americanstandardair com sevicesupport pages warranty aspx and click Begin Online Registration If a Purchaser does not register within this stated time period the base limited warranty terms shall apply ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The foll...

Page 32: ...rican Standard Heating Air Conditioning FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu ant 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 an...

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