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Touchpad Dipswitches when connected to earlier version 

Blackbox relay modules (BB-5) for backward compatibility

Function

OFF

(Factory Default)

ON

1

Compressor Delay

Software Selectable

(4 minute default)

4 seconds (max)

2

Lock System 

Settings Menu

Allow Access

Deny Access

3

Setpoint Range

15-30°C

(0.5°C increments)

20-25°C

(0.5°C increments)

4

Heat Type

Reversing Valve

Electric Duct Heat

or Cool Only

5.0 Installation and Commissioning

•  Ensure all electrical connections are in accordance with the supplied connection dia-

grams and local bylaws. 

•  Set the Dipswitches on the back of the touchpad according to the notes and tables 

below.

•  Set all the system settings as mentioned in Section 3.
•  If the clock module has been purchased and fi tted, refer to Section 4.0 to confi gure 

the clock and automated on/off programs, holidays and daylight savings.

•  Operate the controller in heat, cool and try each fan speed setting.
•  Ensure that the Delay in the Settings Menu is restored to Safety prior to fi nishing 

commissioning.

5.1 Touchpad Dipswitch Confi gurations

Some touchpads are backward compatible with earlier Blackbox versions. The touchpad 
will confi gure its dipwitches depending on the relay module it is connected to. 

Touchpad Dipswitches when connected to 

Blackbox Plus relay module (BBP-5)

Function

OFF

(Factory Default)

ON

1

Menu Lock

Menus 

Available

Menus 

Locked

2

Setpoint Lock

Setpoint 

Adjustable

Setpoint 

Locked

3

Setpoint Range

15-30°C

(0.5°C increments)

20-25°C

(0.5°C increments)

4

On/Off Lock

On/Off 

Available

On/Off 

Locked

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1.0 Quick Start Options

This controller provides a menu based user interface. The information that can be 
displayed at any given time is limited by the screen area of 2x8 character lines. Additional 
options are viewed by using the arrow buttons to scroll the information across the screen. 
The fl ashing cursor indicates the active area of the screen (generally the top line of the 
display). Pressing the enter button will activate the selection highlighted by the fl ashing 
cursor.

•  To change the setpoint, press the arrow buttons. Once the required temperature has 

been set the screen will revert to the default display after a short period (see image page 1).

•  All standard menu options are accessible by pressing menu at the default display 

screen.

•  All clock menu options (clock module required) are accessible by pressing menu at 

the clock display screen.

•  Press the clock button to switch between the default display screen and the clock 

display screen.

•  The menu button when pressed will access the various menu screens.
•  While in the menu screens the menu button, when pressed, takes you back one step.
•  The enter button when pressed moves forward through the various screens, selecting 

options and saving settings.

•  The current active settings appear in CAPITALS.
•  The arrow buttons, when pressed in a menu will either cycle the cursor and scroll the 

screen through the various options available, or, alter the value of the selected variable.

•  Press and hold the arrow button to quickly scroll the selected variable. 

2.0 Standard Menu Options

While viewing the default display screen press the menu button to gain access to the 
standard menu options. Use the arrow buttons to cycle the cursor to the desired menu 
option, then press the enter button to select that option. 
Pressing the menu button (or selecting ‘

Exit

’ then pressing enter) will exit the current 

selection if required.

2.1 To Change the Mode

Operation:

 The Mode controls the operation of the A/C system. Available options are Cool, Heat, 

Vent or Auto (automatically switches between cooling and heating as required)

•  Select ‘

Set Mode

’ from the standard menu options screen (see section 2.0) and the 

mode selection screen will appear. (Quick Tip: Press menu, down, enter)

•  Scroll down with the down arrow to select the required operating mode.
•  Press the enter button to save the new value and return to the default display screen.

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