The Warmup 6iE mini is a miniaturized WiFi thermostat designed for smart and efficient control of floor heating systems. It offers a range of features for managing heating, monitoring energy consumption, and integrating with smart home technologies.
Function Description
The primary function of the 6iE mini is to regulate heating systems, including electric underfloor heating, hydronic underfloor heating, and central heating. It achieves this by allowing users to set target temperatures, create heating schedules, and monitor energy usage. The thermostat can operate in various modes: program mode, manual mode, and temporary override.
In program mode, users can set specific comfort temperatures for different times of the day and days of the week. This allows for customized heating schedules that align with daily routines, promoting both comfort and energy efficiency. The thermostat supports individual day programming, all days the same, or blocks for weekdays and weekends. A "setback temperature" feature allows for a lower, energy-efficient temperature when outside of a heating period.
Manual mode provides a fixed target temperature that the thermostat will maintain indefinitely until another operating mode or temperature is selected. This is useful for situations where a consistent temperature is desired outside of a predefined schedule.
A temporary override feature allows users to set a target temperature that temporarily overrides the current heating program. This override can be set to last until the next scheduled heating period or for a specified duration, offering flexibility for unexpected changes in routine.
The 6iE mini integrates with the MyHeating App, which enhances its functionality. Through the app, users can set up the thermostat, scan QR codes for WiFi setup, and access advanced features like SmartGeo and Energy Monitor.
SmartGeo is a unique technology developed by Warmup that uses an advanced algorithm to understand the most efficient heat settings for the home. It learns user routines and location through background communication with a smartphone, automatically lowering temperatures when users are away and raising them in time for their arrival. SmartGeo operates in program or manual run modes and can be activated via the MyHeating App.
The Energy Monitor feature tracks energy consumption over time, displaying the amount of energy used and its estimated cost. This data is calculated based on the system's power, efficiency, and run time. Users can input their system's power and efficiency values to ensure accurate monitoring. This feature helps users understand and manage their heating costs.
The thermostat also includes open window detection, which is designed to save energy by switching off heating when it detects that a window or door has been opened.
Usage Features
The 6iE mini features a user-friendly interface with clear icons for navigation and settings.
- Quick Temperature Change: Users can quickly adjust the target temperature using the up/down arrows. In program mode, this sets a temporary override; in manual mode, it sets a fixed target temperature. A heating indicator appears when the target temperature is set above the current floor/air temperature.
- Quick Mode Change: The mode select feature allows for quick switching between manual mode, program mode, or turning the heating off entirely.
- Program Setup: Setting a program involves selecting the desired days, then defining start times, target temperatures, and end times for up to five heating periods per day.
- Settings Menu: The settings menu provides access to various configurations:
- Date and Time: Allows setting the current date and time.
- Thermostat Application: Users can select the appropriate thermostat application from a predefined list (see Table 1.0 in the manual for use cases).
- Probe Usage: The thermostat supports two probes (Control Sensor Probe and Limit Sensor Probe), and users can swap their usage.
- Sensor Type: Users can change the type of control and limit sensor probes, with settings between 5, 10, 12, 15, and 100K.
- Air and Floor Limits: Allows setting maximum temperature limits for both air and floor heating.
- Display Brightness: Adjustable settings for active, day standby, and night standby brightness.
- Homescreen Override Colour: Users can select a color for the homescreen override display.
- Display Lock: A security feature that allows users to lock the display with a code, preventing unauthorized changes.
- WiFi Setup: Facilitates connecting the thermostat to a WiFi network, often guided by the MyHeating App.
- Factory Reset: Resets all settings to factory defaults.
- MyHeating App Integration: The app is crucial for initial setup, WiFi connection, and accessing advanced features like SmartGeo and detailed energy monitoring. It provides a remote control interface for the thermostat.
Maintenance Features
While the 6iE mini is designed for minimal maintenance, the manual outlines several aspects related to its upkeep and troubleshooting:
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting section for common issues such as a blank display, sensor errors, heating coming on earlier than programmed, and WiFi connection problems.
- WiFi Troubleshooting: A dedicated section provides a flowchart to diagnose and resolve WiFi connectivity issues, including checks for WPA2 protection, 2.4 GHz band usage, router firmware, and potential signal interference. It suggests steps like re-connecting via the MyHeating App, rebooting the router, and checking the thermostat's connection to a mobile hotspot.
- Error Codes and Notifications: The thermostat displays various notifications and error codes to inform users of its status or potential issues, such as "Date and time needs to be set," "Open window function triggered," "Heating switched OFF," "Display locked," "Sensor P2 (6 & 7) error," "Sensor P1 (5 & 6) not connected / damaged or Internal air sensor fault," "Holiday mode enabled," "Frost protect enabled," and "WiFi not setup."
- Adaptive Learning (Early Start): This feature, which operates in program mode, uses historic heating/cooling rates, external temperatures, and forecast data to calculate the optimal heating start time. This ensures the comfort temperature is reached at the scheduled time, promoting efficiency.
- Professional Installation: The manual emphasizes that the 6iE mini must be installed by a qualified electrician, ensuring correct wiring and adherence to safety regulations. This initial professional setup is key to the device's long-term performance and safety.
- Firmware Updates: While not explicitly a user-initiated maintenance feature, the troubleshooting guide mentions checking if the router is updated to the latest firmware, implying that the system relies on up-to-date software for optimal performance.
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