ICM Controls SC5010 - User Manual

Installation, Operation & Application Guide
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Package Contents/Tools Required
Package includes: SC5010 PROthermostatonbase,thermostatcover,wiringlabels,screwsandwallanchors,2
“AAA”batteries,Installation,OperationandApplicationGuide
Tools required for installation:Drillwith3/16”bit,hammer,screwdriver
To Remove Existing Thermostat
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing the fuse
or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing
thermostat.
1. Turnoffpowertotheheatingandcoolingsystembyremovingthefuseorswitchingtheappropriatecircuit
breakeroff.
2. Removecoverofoldthermostat.Thisshouldexposethewires.
3. Labeltheexistingwireswiththeenclosedwirelabelsbeforeremovingwires.
4. Afterlabelingwires,removewiresfromwireterminals.
5. Removeexistingthermostatbasefromwall.
6. Refertothefollowingsectionforinstructionsonhowtoinstallthisthermostat.
1 Heat/1 Cool
Auto Changeover
Battery or Hardwire
SC5010
Programmable Electronic Thermostat
• 7-Day, 5-2-Day or 5-1-1-Day Programmable
• Congurable
• Single Stage Heat/Cool Systems
• Single Stage Heat Pump Systems
• Large Display With Backlight
• Selectable Fahrenheit or Celsius
• Compatible with Gas, Oil, or Electric
• SimpleSet™ Field Programming
• Status Indicator Light
• Relay Outputs
(minimum voltage drop in thermostat)
• Remote Sensor Compatible
• Ideally Suited for:
– Residential(NewConstruction/Replacement)
– LightCommercial
Parts Diagram
Congurationswitch
Resetswitch
Fieldprogrammingpins
RC/RHJumper
RCGW
O/B
YS2S1 CRH
CONFIGRESET
FP
RC
RH
Icon Descriptions
Coolingoperationicon
Fanoperationicon
Heatingoperationicon
Lockmodeactivated
Roomtemperature
offsetactivated
Important Safety Information
WARNING! : Always turn off power at the main power supply before installing, cleaning, or removing
thermostat.
• Thisthermostatisfor24VACapplicationsonly;donotuseonvoltagesover30VAC
• Donotshortacrossterminalsofgasvalveorsystemcontroltotestoperation;thiswilldamageyourthermostat
andvoidyourwarranty
• Allwiringmustconformtolocalandnationalelectricalandbuildingcodes
• Donotuseairconditioningwhentheoutdoortemperatureisbelow50degrees;thiscandamageyourA/Csystem
andcausepersonalinjuries
• Usethisthermostatonlyasdescribedinthismanual
Specifications
Electrical rating:•24VAC(18-30VAC)
 •3.0VDC(2“AAA”batteries)
 •1ampmaximumperterminal
 •3ampmaximumtotalload
Temperature control range: 45°Fto90°F(7°Cto32°C)Accuracy:±1°F(±0.5°C)
System congurations:1-stageheat,1-stagecool,heatpump,gas,oil,electric
Timing:
Anti-shortCycle: 4minutes
 BacklightOperation:5secondswhenconguredON
Terminations:S1,S2,Y,W/O/B,G,RC,RH,C
Hardwired
5-Wire, Two Transformer
(Both transformers must be in phase)
Hardwired
4 or 5-Wire, Single Transformer
Fan
Control
IMPORTANT:Beforewiring,removepre-installed
RC/RHjumper.
To Install Thermostat
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power at the main service panel by removing the fuse
or switching the appropriate circuit breaker to the OFF position before removing the existing
thermostat.
IMPORTANT:Thermostat installation must conform to local and national building and electrical codes and
ordinances.
Note:Mount the thermostat about ve feet above the oor. Do not mount the thermostat on an outside wall, in
direct sunlight, behind a door, or in an area affected by a vent or duct.
1. Turnoffpowertotheheatingandcoolingsystembyremovingthefuseorswitchingtheappropriatecircuit
breakeroff.
2. Toremovecover,pullgentlyattheseamatthetop.
3. Putthermostatbaseagainstthewallwhereyouplantomountit(Besurewireswillfeedthroughthewireopening
inthebaseofthethermostat).
4. Marktheplacementofthemountingholes.
5. Setthermostatbaseandcoverawayfromworkingarea.
6. Usinga3/16”drillbit,drillholesintheplacesyouhavemarkedformounting.
7. Useahammertotapsuppliedanchorsinmountingholes.
8. Alignthermostatbasewithmountingholesandfeedthecontrolwiresthroughslitinthermalintrusionbarrierand
intowireopening.
9. Usesuppliedscrewstomountthermostatbasetowall.
10. Insertstripped,labeledwiresinmatchingwireterminals.

CAUTION! :Be sure exposed portion of wires does not touch other wires.
11. Gentlytugwiretobesureofproperconnection.Doublecheckthateachwireisconnectedtotheproper
terminal.
12. Insert2“AAA”batteriesintobatteryholder.Orientthemintheproperdirection.
13. Turnonpowertothesystematthemainservicepanel.
14. Congurethermostattomatchthetypeofsystemyouhave.
15. Replacecoveronthermostatbysnappingitinplace.
16. Testthermostatoperationasdescribedin“TestingtheThermostat”.
Wiring Diagrams
Hardwired
3-Wire, Single Transformer
Hardwired
4-Wire, Single Transformer
* Commonwireconnection
optionalwithbatteries
installed.
Hardwired – Cool or Heat Active Reversing Valve
Hardwired – 4-Wire, Single Transformer
Configuration Mode Settings
ThesetupscreensforCongurationModeareasfollows:
2. Temperature Differential (1°F to 5°F) (0.5°C to 2.5°C) –Setthenumberofdegrees
betweenyour“setpoint”temperatureandyour“turnon”temperature.
 Presstheupordownbuttontosetdifferentialvalue.
 Presstheright buttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
1. Temperature Scale (F or C) –ChooseFahrenheitorCelsius.
 Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
 Pressthe
right buttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
3. Deadband (1°F - 9°F) (1°C - 5°C) –Settheminimumnumberofdegreesbetweenyour
heatsettemperatureandyourcoolsettemperatureinAutochangeovermode.
 Presstheupordownbuttontosetdeadbandvalue.
 Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
Installing and Changing Batteries
IfyourLCDisblank,ordisplayingLO BAT,thebatteriesarenotinstalledorneedtobechanged.Wesuggestyou
changethebatteriesatleastonceayear,orwhenevertheLO BAT warningdisplays.
Removethecover,andinstallthetwo“AAA”alkalinebatteriesintothebatterycompartment.Properbattery
installationisimportant!Makesurethepositiveendsofthebatteriesmatchthepositiveterminalsinthebattery
compartment.
Batterieswillprovidepowertomaintaintheclockduringapowerloss.
Configuration Mode
OFF
PM
1. VerifytheSC5010isintheOFFmode.
 PresstheSYS(left)buttonuntiloffmodedisplays.
ThecongurationmodeisusedtosettheSC5010tomatchyourheating/coolingsystem.TheSC5010functions
withheatpump,airconditioning,gas,oilorelectricheatsystems.
ToconguretheSC5010,performthefollowingsteps:
2. Removethecoverofthethermostatbygentlypullingnearoneofthe
cornersatthetopofthethermostat.

Note:Do not force open. Use a small coin or slotted screwdriver to release tabs if necessary.
Presstheupordownbuttontochangesettingswithineachscreen.
Down
button
Up
button
Toexitcongurationmode,presstheCONFIGswitchfor1second.
Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
Note:Pressing the left button will return you to the previous screen.
Left
button
Right
button
3. PresstheCONFIGbuttonfor1secondwhiletheSC5010isinOFF mode.
CONFIG
5. Lockout (0-8°, NITE, COOL-HEAT) –Selectthenumberofdegreessettemperature
canbechangedduringkeypadlockoutorselecttolockoutduringNITEperiodonly.
COOL-HEATlockoutallowsadjustmentofthesettemperaturestothemaximum
heatsettemperatureselectedinStep6andminimumcoolsettemperatureselectedin
Step7.

Note:The mode cannot be changed when the thermostat is locked.
 Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
 Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
Choose System
Reversing
Valve Active
Number of Com-
pressors
Type of
Heat
Heat Pump
HP O 1
HP b 1
Non-Heat
Pump
Heat Gas
Heat Electric
Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
4. System –Setforheatpump,non-heatpump,reversingvalveoperationandnumberofcompressorinyour
system
* Commonwireconnection
optionalwithbatteries
installed.
* Commonwireconnection
optionalwithbatteries
installed.
6. Maximum Heat Setpoint(45°Fto90°F)(7°Cto32°C)
 Adjusttocontrolthemaximumheatsettemperatureallowed.
 Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
 Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
7. Minimum Cool Setpoint(45°Fto90°F)(7°Cto32°C)
 Adjusttocontroltheminimumcoolsettemperatureallowed.
 Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
 Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
8. Room Temperature Offset(+9°Fto-9°F)(+4.5°Cto-4.5°C)
 Adjusttocalibratedisplayedroomtemperaturetomatchactualroomtemperature.

Note:When not set to 0, will display
 Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
 Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
9. Maximum Cycles Allowed Per Hour(--,2-6)
 --=asmanyasneeded,2-6=maximumcycles/hour
 Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
 Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
OFF
11. Cooling Fan Delay Off Time(0,30,60,90seconds)
 Selectthefanpurgetimeforcooling.
 Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
 Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
10. Temperature Sensor(1-4)
 1. Onlyon-boardsensordeterminesroomtemperature.
 2. Onlyremotesensordeterminesroomtemperature.
 3. Averagetemperatureofon-boardandremotesensor.
 4. Onlyon-boardsensorwillbeuseduntilNITEperiod,andthenonlyremotesensor
isused.
 Presstheupordownbuttontoselect.
 Presstherightbuttontoadvancetothenextscreen.
1.Removecoverfromremotesensorhousing.
2.Selectanappropriatelocationformountingtheremotesensor.
3.Mountremotesensorunitusinghardwareprovided.
4.Installtwostrandshieldedwirebetweenremotesensorandthermostat.Shieldedwiremustbeused.Do notrun
remotesensorwireinconduitwithotherwires.
 •Wire 1shouldrunbetweentheS1terminalonthe
thermostatandtheS1terminalontheremotesensor
 •Wire 2shouldrunbetweentheS2terminalonthe
thermostatandtheS2terminalontheremotesensor
 •ConnecttheshieldingofthewiretotheS2terminalon
thethermostat
5.Congurethethermostattooperatewiththeremote
sensor(seeCongurationModesetting10).
Remote or Outdoor Sensor Installation (Optional)
Note:Remote or outdoor sensor reading can be
displayed by simultaneously pressing the Down
and SYS buttons.
ACC-RT104
RemoteSensor
(Optional)

ICM Controls SC5010 Specifications

General

Brand	ICM Controls
Model	SC5010
Category	Thermostat
Language	English

Summary

Configuration Mode Settings

Temperature Setup

Configure temperature scale, differential, deadband, and setpoints.

System Operation Configuration

Set system cycles, lockout, sensor options, and fan delay.

Installation and Operation Guide

Thermostat Removal and Installation

Detailed steps for safely removing the old thermostat and installing the new unit.

Wiring Diagrams and Sensor Setup

Visual wiring guides and instructions for optional remote sensor installation.

Battery Installation and Maintenance

Guidance on installing and changing batteries for continuous thermostat operation.

Thermostat Testing and Operation

System Functionality Test

Verify heating and cooling system operations after installation.

Time and Day Setting

Set the current time and day for accurate scheduling.

Operating Modes Explained

Description of thermostat modes like Program and Cool/Heat.

Programming and Features

Program Schedule Overview

Explanation of the thermostat's programming capabilities and custom schedules.

Lockout Feature

Information on using the lockout feature to restrict setpoint changes.

SimpleSet Field Programming

Details on the SimpleSet™™™ method for field programming.

Troubleshooting and Warranty

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guidance for resolving common problems encountered with the thermostat.

Product Warranty Information

Details regarding the five-year limited warranty for the thermostat.