AIRZONE IBPRO6 FLEXA 3.0 Blueface Zero Wired Thermostat User Manual
- August 24, 2024
- AIRZONE
Table of Contents
AIRZONE IBPRO6 FLEXA 3.0 Blueface Zero Wired Thermostat
Specifications
- Product Model: FLEXA 3.0 IBPRO6
- Interfaces: Airzone
- Compatibility: Airzone Blueface, Airzone Think, Airzone Lite
Product Information
Airzone Blueface
Features:
- Screensaver displaying time, date, ambient temperature,relative humidity, and zone status
- Temperature control with efficiency indicators (Green: very efficient, Yellow: efficient, Orange: inefficient, Red: very inefficient)
- Fan speed control
- Programmable schedules for different zones
- System consumption monitoring
- System alerts and error notifications
Product Usage Instructions
Airzone Blueface
- To view the screensaver, check the time, date, temperature,humidity, and zone status.
- Control the temperature using the efficiency indicators.
- Adjust fan speed for comfort.
- Create programmable schedules for each zone.
- Monitor system consumption and address alerts promptly.
FAQs
Q: How do I modify the programmed schedules on Airzone Blueface?
A: To make changes to the schedules, tap on the desired program in the
list and make the necessary adjustments.
Q: What do the LED temperature indicators signify on Airzone Lite?
A: The LEDs indicate the set temperature for easy reference.
Q: How can I view system alerts on Airzone Think?
A: System alerts are displayed on the screensaver of Airzone Think for
easy notification.
PRECAUTIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Precautions
For your security, and to protect the devices, follow these instructions:
- Do not handle the system with wet or damp hands.
- Disconnect the power supply from the air conditioning and heating system before making any connections or disconnecting equipment.
- Take care not to cause a short circuit in any of the system’s connections.
Environmental policy
Do not dispose of this equipment in the household waste. Electrical and
electronic equipment contain substances that may damage the environment if
they are not handled appropriately. The symbol of a crossed-out waste bin
indicates that electrical equipment should be collected separately from other
urban waste. For correct environmental management, it must be taken to the
collection centres provided for this purpose, at the end of its useful life.
The equipment’s components may be recycled. Act in accordance with current
regulations on environmental protection.
If you replace it with other equipment, you must return it to the distributor
or take it to a specialised collection centre.
Those breaking the law or by-laws will be subject to such fines and measures
as are laid down in environmental protection legislation.
AIRZONE INTERFACES
Airzone thermostats control the air conditioning and boost the energy
efficiency of your AC unit.
Both master and zone thermostats can be easily configured. From your master
thermostats you can change modes, define the degree of energy efficiency with
Eco-Adapt or select the speed of your unit.
- AIRZONE BLUEFACE. Interface with a 3,5” colour screen for controlling the air conditioning.
- Basic functions of air conditioning control.
- Room temperature and relative humidity reading.
- Eco-Adapt saving function.
- Navigation through zones.
- Time schedules
- AIRZONE THINK. Low-energy E-ink thermostat for controlling your air conditioning through capacitive buttons.
- Basic functions of air conditioning control.
- Room temperature and relative humidity reading.
- AIRZONE LITE. Interface for controlling the air conditioning through capacitive buttons.
- On/off button.
- Buttons for selecting the temperature.
AIRZONE BLUEFACE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BLUEFACE
Screensaver
The screensaver pops up after about 30 seconds of inactivity, displaying the
following information:
Time and date. This information can be edited from the user settings
menu. (See user settings, page 9).
Current zone. It indicates the zone where the interface is located.
Room temperature. It indicates the room temperature of the zone where the
Blueface is located.
Relative humidity It indicates the humidity of the zone.
Zone state. It displays information about the zone state and settings, warnings and errors of the system (see system warnings and errors on page 12).
On/Off On and off of the zone where the thermostat is located.
Home screen (temperature control)
With just one touch, the thermostat goes from the screensaver to home screen.
There we can find the following functions:
Operating modes: Select among the available modes: cool, heat, dry,
ventilation and stop. (See air conditioning control and operating modes on
pages 6 and 7).
Eco-Adapt saving function: It offers several energy efficiency levels and
also adapts the temperatures to boost the efficiency of your system. (See air
conditioning control; Eco-Adapt saving functionon page 7).
Fan Speed: It sets the operating speed of the AC unit fan. (See fan
speed, on page 8).
Current zone/Room temperature: It indicates the zone where the thermostat
is located. The name of the zone can be edited. It also works as shortcut to
zone navigation. (See navigation through zones on page 8). It displays the
current temperature of the zone where the Blueface is located.
User settings: From this parameter you can control several functions such
as the language, the screen brightness, the screensaver, etc. (See page 9).
Set-point temperature: Press on the temperature to set the set point.
(See air conditioning control on page 6).
Relative humidity: It indicates the humidity of the zone.
Air conditioning control: Control menu of the basic functions of Airzone
systems.
Time schedules: In this menu, you can program your Airzone system and
activate/deactivate time schedules. (See time schedules, page 10).
System consumption It provides information about the consumption of your
system.
Zone settings Sleep, anti-freezing and other parameters depending on your type
of system (see page 11).
On/off. On and off of the zone where the thermostat is located.
HOW TO USE THE BLUEFACE
Air conditioning control
On/off: Press this icon to switch on or off the zone where the thermostat is located.
23.5 º Temperature control: Press on the temperature and use the –
and + icons to select the desired set-point temperature (accuracy: ±0.5ºC).
The available ranges for heating mode are: 15-30º C. For cooling mode, they
are: 18-30º C. These ranges may vary depending on the level of efficiency
(Eco-Adapt) set on the master thermostat.
Operating modes: It displays the operating mode of the system. This parameter can be accessed from your master thermostat. The available modes are:
Stop: The air conditioning system will be off regardless of state of demand of the rest of the zones. Moreover, all the terminal elements (grilles, dampers, etc.) will stay closed.
Ventilation: In this operating mode, the system works exclusively in ventilation mode when any of the zones is generating demand (Setpoint T < room T).
Cool: In this operating mode, the system works exclusively in cooling mode
when any of the zones is generating demand (Setpoint T < room T).
Heat: In this operating mode, the system works exclusively in heating mode
when any of the zones is generating demand (Setpoint T >room T).
Dry: In this operating mode the system works in dry mode, refreshing the
zone (reducing the humidity) when any of the zones is generating demand (Set-
point T< Room T).
Note: This mode is ideal for days with high humidity: it reduces the appearance of water particles in the grilles.
Efficiency indicator Depending on the operating temperature, the Blueface
displays a range of colors that reflects the level of efficiency of the
system:
Green: very efficient. Yellow: efficient. Orange: inefficient.
Red: very inefficient.
Eco-Adapt saving function It offers several energy efficiency levels and also adapts the temperatures to make your system more efficient. Eco-Adapts sets limits based on the level of efficiency:
Disabled: In this option, there are no saving limits. The available temperature ranges of temperatures are the ones allowed by the system: 15-30 ºC in heating mode and 18-30 ºC in cooling mode.
Manual: It sets the temperature limits of the zones according to the temperature set in the Master thermostat.
A. It sets the saving limits for saving heat in 24 ºC to 30 ºC, for cold between 15 and 22 ºC.
A+. It sets temperature limits to raise the level of energy efficiency: 25-30
ºC in cooling and 15-21.5 ºC in heating.
A++. It sets limits to reach the highest level of efficiency. Cooling: 26-30
ºC; heating: 15-21 ºC.
Fan Speed It is used to set the speed of the AC unit fan. The speed is set in automatic mode by default, imposing the flow depending on the number of zones in demand. In fancoil installations, the system speed can be manually selected from the Master thermostat.
Navigation through zones: Press on the name of the zone and you will access the list of zones of the system. Once there, you will find information about the state of each zone. You will also have the possibility to switch on or off zones.
Moreover, you can control all the parameters of a zone just pressing on it.
Edit names: Press and hold on the name of the zone to access the name editor. Then, change the name.
Remote zone icons:
Exit zone. It closes the zone and returns to the main zone.
It returns to the list of zones.
If you want any of your changes to apply to the rest of the zones, press the option “all zones” and make all your changes.
User settings
Use this parameter to control and change all the basic functionalities. Touch
once to display the shortcuts. Press on the icons to access the parameters.
Language/Country: Select your language.
Brightness: You can set the brightness intensity and determine whether want to activate the screen brightness while the screensaver is displayed or not.
Date and time: Press on the clock to set the time, the format type (12 or 24 hours) and if you want the system to change the time automatically. Press on the calendar to set the date.
Clean screen: Select this option if you want to clean the screen. The screen will lock for a few seconds in order to help you clean it.
Screensaver You can define the information displayed on the screensaver. Depending on your system configuration, you can select:
- State of the zone: it displays information about the state and configuration of the zone.
- Weather information: Only available with Webserver Airzone Cloud.
- AC unit consumption: only available for computers with consumption reading.
- If you disable the information option, only the time and state will be displayed.
Information. This parameter provides information on:
- Zone: firmware, zone, association, actuator or status of the communications.
- System: firmware, settings and information about the system controllers.
- Devices: It displays the elements connected to the system.
- Webserver: How to configuration and how to associate it, IP address and MAC address.
- Errors: Warnings on system incidents.
Time schedule
If you press the time schedule icon, you will access the menu where you can
schedule your air conditioning:
Use the Add icon to apply a time schedule to a zone.
First, select the type of time schedule you want to apply. There are two types
of schedules:
- Mode: It allows you to choose the operating mode (only available for Master Blueface).
- Temperature: It allows you switch on/off or activate a zone with a certain temperature.
Once you have selected the type of schedule, please configure it (day, time, action). In addition, you can change the name of any schedule just pressing on it.
Finally, activate or deactivate the schedules using the on/off selector. When you activate a schedule, the schedule icon is displayed as usual. If you deactivate it, the icon will be displayed as crossed out. Also, the list of schedules will be deactivated although visible.
To configure the schedules, press on the one you want to modify and then change all the parameters that you want.
If you press and hold on any schedule, you will see all the features you can act on:
System consumption
This menu displays information about the amount of time of air demand of the
zone and also about the operation of the AC unit of the system during the day.
If your system provides information on the electrical consumption, it will
display the current power of the unit and the accumulated consumption during
the day.
Zone settings
From this menu you can act on:
Sleep Mode: The Sleep mode works as an auto power-off Eco-timer of the zone. These are the values you can select:
- OFF. The timing is off.
- 30. It activates the timing and switches off the zone after 30 minutes.
- 60. It activates the timing. After 30 minutes, the zone varies one degree its temperature. After 60 minutes, the zone will switch off.
- 90. It activates the timing. After 30 minutes, the zone varies one degree its temperature. After 60 minutes, the zone varies another degree the temperature. Finally, after 90 minutes, the zone will switch off.
Anti-freezing. It prevents the room temperature from dropping below 12ºC, although the zone is off. (It will not activate in Stop mode)
Depending on the type of installation and on how you system is configured, there are some extra functionalities:
Grille angles: It allows you to define the angle of the Airzone grilles of the zone for cooling and heating modes. It is defined at 90º by default (this option is not available for plenums).
Control stages: In case of controlling air and radiant in the zone, you
can select which heating option you want to use. It is configured as combined
by default.
Q-Adapt: Select the control algorithm that best fits your installation.
These are the available options:
- Maximum: The system operates at maximum speed, irrespective of the number of zones.
- Power: The speed of the system is higher than in standard mode to increase the flow.
- Standard: Mode by default. The system automatically regulates the speed based on the number of zones.
- Silence: The speed of the system is lower than in standard mode to reduce the noise.
- Minimum: The system operates at minimum speed, irrespective of the number of zones.
Lite settings: You can use this parameter to define base set-point
temperature for zones with Airzone Lite. Besides, you can also configure your
wired Airzone
Lite cable to act as wireless (the LED light will switch off after a few
seconds).
Note: To access this parameter, you have to access any zone controlled by a Lite thermostat through the zone navigation.
Warnings and errors in the system
Airzone Blueface thermostat displays all the system warnings in your
screensaver. Besides, if there is any error, it will be displayed on the
screensaver, on the main screen and on “About errors”, in user settings.
Warnings
Anti-freezing: It will be displayed in case of activation (see zone
settings, page 11).
Window: This warning indicates the air conditioning of the zone has been
suspended due to open window. Only available if the window contact of the
system is activated.
Battery. Low battery warning. You will know the zone the warning comes
from by pressing on the icon.
Incidents
The system has a mechanism to control all the incidents. If any message error
is displayed, please contact your installer.
Error 9: The system will open all the doors to allow the use of the air
conditioning from the AC unit controller. Once the incident is solved, the
system will return to its previous state.
Once the incident is solved, the error warning will disappear from the screen.
AIRZONE THINK
How to use the Airzone Think
Screensaver
When the screensaver is displayed, you will see the following information:
- Date: Informative parameter defined by the master controller in user settings (see user settings (Airzone Blueface) on page 9).
- Settings menu: The sleep mode parameters can be configured at any time. If you have a Master Think, you can change the mode. In addition, in fancoil installations, you can also select the speed. (See page 16).
- Zone state: It displays information about the general settings of the zone: the state (on/off) and the operating mode. In case of failure, it also displays all the errors (see warnings and errors, page 17).
- Control bar: It adjusts (by pressing or by sliding) all the parameters controlled by the Think.
- Airzone: A button used to confirm and return to home.
- On/off: On/off of the zone where the thermostat is located.
Home screen (temperature control)
Press on the Airzone icon once to deactivate the screensaver and go to home.
Once there, you will find the following functions:
- Operating modes: It displays the operating mode selected from the Master controller (or from the Think thermostat if configured as Master). These are 5 available modes: cool, heat, dry, ventilation and stop (see settings menu on page 16).
- Eco-Adapt saving function: It defines the level of energy efficiency set by the Blueface.
- Fan speed: It is an indicator of the fan speed of the AC unit. That speed is set from settings menu (if it is a fancoil installation) or from the Master controller (see page 17).
- Zone/Room temperature: It displays the zone where the thermostat is located. Its name is defined from the Master Blueface thermostat. It displays the room temperature of the zone.
- Settings menu: The Sleep mode parameters can be always configured. If you have a Master Think, you can change the mode. In addition, in fancoil installations, you can also select the speed. (See page 16).
- Set-point temperature: It displays the temperature set from the Think control bar (see temperature control on page 15).
- Relative humidity: Indicator of the humidity of the environment.
- Sleep Mode: Indicator of the state of the Sleep mode (set from settings menu or from the Blueface).
- Time schedules: It displays the state (on/off) of the time schedules of the zone. It is set from the Blueface.
- Control bar: It adjusts (by pressing or by sliding) all the parameters controlled by the Think.
- Airzone: A button used to confirm and return to home.
- On/Off: On/off of the zone where the thermostat is located.
USING AIRZONE THINK
Navigation
To navigate through Airzone Think thermostat, follow the instructions you will see in the screen. Press the side buttons on the control bars to execute the instructions.
Basic functions
On/off: Pressing the icon, you will swtich on or off the zone where the thermostat is located.
23.5 º Temperature control: Select the set-point temperature (0.5 ºC) using the control bar.
These are the available ranges for heating mode: 15-30 ºC. For cooling mode: 18-30 ºC. These ranges may vary based on the efficiency level (Eco-Adapt) selected on the master interface.
Settings menu
Thanks to this parameter, you can set with the control bar the Sleep mode
values: the Sleep mode is an auto power-off timer of the zone. These are the
values you can select:
- OFF. The timing is off.
- 30. It activates the timing and switches off the zone after 30 minutes.
- 60. It activates the timing. After 30 minutes, the zone varies one degree its temperature. After 60 minutes, the zone will switch off.
- 90. It activates the timing. After 30 minutes, the zone varies one degree its temperature. After 60 minutes, the zone varies one more degree its temperature. Finally, after 90 minutes, it switches off the zone.
If your Think is configured as Master, you can change the operating mode
Stop: The air conditioning system will be stopped regardless of the state of the rest of the zones. Moreover, all the terminal elements (grilles, dampers, etc.) will stay closed.
Ventilation: In this mode, when any zone associated with the system is generating demand (Set-point T< Room T), the system Muses exclusively ventilation.
Cool: In this mode, when any zone is generating demand (Set-point T< Room T), the system operates exclusively in cooling mode.
Heat: In this mode, when any zone is generating demand (Setpoint T > Room T), the system operates exclusively in heating mode.
Dry. In this mode the system uses the dry mode, refreshing the atmosphere and reducing the humidity, when any of the zones is generating demand (Set- point T< Room T). The AC unit will automatically regulate the flow and the air supply temperature to maintain the humidity levels.
Note: This mode is ideal for high humidity days: it reduces the appearance of water particles in the grilles.
Zone navigation. Access any zone of the system to change the set-point temperature, switch it on or off or see all its information.
In case of fancoil installation with Master Think, it is also possible to select the Fan speed using the control bar. It sets the operating speed of the AC unit fan. The system uses the Automatic mode by default, imposing the flow depending on the number of zones in demand.
Warnings and errors of the system
The Airzone Think thermostat screensaver displays several system warnings.
Warnings
Battery. Low battery warning.
Incidents
The system has an error-control mechanism. If the system displays any error,
please contact your trusted installer.
Error 9: The system will open all the doors to allow the use of air
conditioning from the AC unit controller. Once the incident is solved, the
system will return to its previous state.
AIRZONE LITE THERMOSTAT
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIRZONE LITE
The Airzone Lite thermostat allows you to easily control the temperature of the zone.
On/off: On/off of the zone. In addition, it indicates the operating mode by using different colours. (see On/off on page 19).
Temperature settings: You can increase or lower by 3ºC the set-point temperatures set in the Master interface (see temperature control on page 19).
Important: After 10 seconds of inactivity, the Wireless Lite Thermostat will turn off the LEDs to save battery. The first press on displays de status of the zone (On/Off, Operation Mode and Set Point Temperature). This pulsation enables the modification of the desired parameters (On/Off or Temperature).
USING YOUR AIRZONE LITE
Basic Functions
On/off. By clicking on the icon will turn on or off the area in which the thermostat is located. This button also works as indicator of the operating mode. It follows a colour code system:
Your thermostat will be on if the icon is constantly lit in any of the above- mentioned colours. After about 10 seconds, your wireless Airzone Lite will switch off. In case of wired Lite, you can configure this option in the Blueface: Lite settings (see zone settings on page 11-12).
The thermostat is switched off when the icon flashes to touch the interface. After about 10 seconds, your wireless Airzone Lite will switch off. In the case of having a wired Lite, you can configure this option in the Blueface: Lite settings (see zone settings, page 11-12).
Temperature Control. Using the buttons, in probe settings, you can rise or lower (up to 3 ºC, in intervals of 1 °C) the set-point temperature with regard to the one set in the Blueface. (See zone settings, page 11-12).
The Leds indicate the set-point temperature.
In the event that it exceeds the permissible temperature limit, the icons to
adjust the temperature will flash indicating the limit has been reached.
Errors
On/off icon flashing red quickly. Loss of communication with the central.
ABOUT THE BATTERY
Blueface thermostats and Think thermostats will display on their screen a battery alert when their batteries are dying. Lite thermostats also report when their batteries are dying but on the Blueface thermostat display.
In order to replace the battery, please remove the thermostat from its support and then replace it (CR2450).
ABOUT THE BATTERY
Blueface thermostats and Think thermostats will display on their screen a
battery alert when their batteries are dying. Lite thermostats also report
when their batteries are dying but on the Blueface thermostat display.
In order to replace the battery, please remove the thermostat from its support
and then replace it (CR2450).
Important: We recommend using of top-brand batteries. Using low-quality
batteries may reduce the duration of use.
We recommend using of top-brand batteries. Using low-quality batteries may
reduce the duration of use.
Note: Do not forget to remove the security system before taking away the thermostat from the wall.
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