AMX ViewStat, Instruction Manual

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ViewStat Installation and Wiring
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ViewStat Communicating Thermostat
Mounting the Base to a Wall
There are four screw holes located on the base of the thermostat; two are for a junction box
mounting, along with two for alternate mounting spacing. Use one of the holes on the top and one
on the bottom.
1.
Place the base over the wire hole opening in the wall; level the base and mark the screw hole
mounting locations (leveling required for appearance only).
2.
If using supplied wall anchors, drill 3/16" hole in the center of the marked locations and tap in
the wall anchors. If using the supplied screws only, drill a 3/32" hole in the center of the
marked locations.
3. Fasten the base to the wall with the supplied screws.
4. Seal wire entry using caulk, drywall putty or insulation.
Connecting the ViewStat to AMX Control Systems
When a Mini Verter is used the Viewstat has a single RJ-45 jack on the rear panel, and uses ICSNet
cabling to connect to NetLinx or Landmark control systems.
Minimize wire entry hole size and seal – drafts from inside the wall could affect
temperature readings.
Loss of internal programs may result from static discharge to thermostat circuit board.
Installer must touch a grounded metal object before handling the circuit board.
The terms "PhastLink" and ICSNet" are essentially interchangeable within the context
of cabling/connectors. They both use a standard 10BaseT type connection (i.e.
Category 5 wire and RJ-45 connectors), and they share the same pinout information
for the RJ-45 jacks. Generally the term "PhastLink" is used when dealing with
Landmark, and "ICSNet" is used when describing NetLinx control systems.