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Alarm message “TST ERR” 

There is a simultaneous call for auxiliary heating (W) and cooling (O), indicating an 
error with thermostat wiring or setup. Ensure that the thermostat is wired as per the 
Installation Instructions, and configured for heat pump systems, either single or 2 
stage. 

Not enough humidity removal in cooling mode 

Reduce cooling speeds HPC1Fan and HPC2Fan. 

Supply or return air temperature (SA_TMP or RA_TMP) reads -50 °C 

This indicates the supply air temperature sensor is not properly connected to the 
controller. Ensure that the sensor is connected as per the wiring diagram found in the 
Installation Instructions and that no wires have become loose.  

RA_TMP

 is not used 

and can be ignored.  A failed supply air temperature sensor will put the system into 
freeze protection. 

Freeze protection errors (alarm message “FROZEN”) 

This usually occurs when there is inadequate airflow for a given system. 

 

Ensure that the air filter is not plugged and all ductwork is open 

 

Ensure supply air temperature sensor is located after cooling coil and in the 
supply air stream, not touching the coil, heat source, plumbing, etc. 

 

Ensure the cooling setpoint temperature 

CoolTmp

 is not set too high 

 

Decrease sensitivity of the freeze protection feature (see Freeze Protection above) 

 
 

Table 3 User Mode (default) 

Line 1 

Line 2 

Set. 

Type 

Description 

Default 

HP AirH 

####        

Display  Display status of system 

NO CALL 

W1_Aux 

(0)Off/(1)On 

Input 

Thermostat auxiliary heating W1 (ON/OFF) 

  

W2_Aux 

(0)Off/(1)On 

Input 

Thermostat auxiliary heating W2 (ON/OFF) 

 

Y1_HP 

(0)Off/(1)On 

Input 

Thermostat heat pump Y1 (ON/OFF) 

  

Y2_HP 

(0)Off/(1)On 

Input 

Thermostat heat pump Y2 (ON/OFF) 

 

SA_TMP 

###.# C 

Input 

Supply air temperature 

  

RA_TMP 

###.# C 

Input 

Return air temperature (display only, not used) 

  

FAN_Spd 

#### %  

calc 

Fan speed as a percentage 

  

HPAH 

##.## REV 

Display  Program name and revision number 

2.00 

 

 

* note:  "D" in set. indicates variable is for display only and is not 
settable 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for iStat6

Page 1: ...ols User Manual HPAH and DXAH Heat pump air handler with iStat6 electronic controller Vortex Source Systems Cambridge Ontario Phone 888 781 8151 Fax 888 670 2544 info vortexsource com www vortexsource...

Page 2: ...Controller Basics 3 Table 1 Status Messages 3 Table 2 Display Icons 3 Controller Keypad 4 USER MODE 4 ADMIN MODE 4 Initial Controls Setup 5 Cycle Timer Pump Exerciser 5 Two Stage Heat Pump 6 Freeze Pr...

Page 3: ...stem Table 1 provides a list of the different possible status messages and their meaning There are also a number of small icons that may appear around the edges of the display according to the current...

Page 4: ...below USER MODE This is the basic display and operating mode in which only a limited selection of parameters may be displayed Refer to Table 3 for a description of each item displayed ADMIN MODE This...

Page 5: ...f each heat pump cycle Default is 10 seconds This can improve comfort by pre heating cooling the coil HP Post Length of time in seconds that the fan will run at half speed at the end of each heat pump...

Page 6: ...le delay intervals FrzDly1 sets the amount of time the supply air temperature has to remain below FRZ_TMP before the alarm is triggered and FrzDly2 sets the amount of time until the compressor is allo...

Page 7: ...control has failed No Auxiliary Heating Try Test Mode first pushing the button on the bottom underneath of the control will run the auxiliary pump and fan for 20 seconds Pipes should get warm and fan...

Page 8: ...N This usually occurs when there is inadequate airflow for a given system Ensure that the air filter is not plugged and all ductwork is open Ensure supply air temperature sensor is located after cooli...

Page 9: ...ooling 2nd stage fan speed as a of max 100 Aux1Fan Setting Auxiliary heating 1st stage fan speed as a of max 50 Aux2Fan Setting Auxliiary heating 2nd stage fan speed as a of max 100 HP Pre sec Setting...

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