AURATON Aquila R

User manual ver. 20200927
This document collects information on the safety, installation and use of the AURATON Aquila R device.

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Daily, wireless temperature controller

AURATON Aquila R is a daily, wireless temperature regulator.

Description of AURATON Aquila R

daily, wireless temperature controller (transmitter)

The front of the AURATON Aquila R housing features a backlit LCD display and three function buttons.

Display

Choosing the right location for AURATON Aquila R

The proper operation of the AURATON Aquila R is significantly affected by its location. Siting it in a location lacking air circulation or exposed to direct sunlight may result in improper temperature control. The AURATON Aquila R should be installed on an interior wall (partition wall), in an environment with free air circulation. Avoid proximity to heat-emitting devices (TV, radiator, refrigerator) or locations exposed to direct sunlight. Proper operation may be impaired by proximity to doors, which expose the AURATON Aquila R to potential vibration.

Battery replacement

The battery compartments are located inside the AURATON Aquila R, on both sides of the display. To install the batteries, remove the AURATON Aquila R casing as shown in the illustration.

Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries into the battery compartment, paying attention to the correct polarity of the batteries.

Mounting the AURATON Aquila R – a daily, wireless temperature controller

To attach AURATON Aquila R to the wall:

1. Remove the AURATON Aquila R casing (as shown in the "Installation/Replacing the Battery" section).
2. Drill two 6 mm diameter holes in the wall (mark the hole spacing using the rear part of the AURATON Aquila R housing).
3. Insert the expansion bolts into the drilled holes.
4. Screw the rear part of the AURATON Aquila R housing to the wall using the screws included in the kit.
5. Install the batteries and put on the AURATON Aquila R housing.

1. Hole for mounting screw.

Alternative mounting methods

The AURATON Aquila R can be attached to a smooth surface using double-sided tape, for example. The AURATO Aquila R can also be placed anywhere on a flat surface using the stand located on the rear of the case.

First launch of AURATON Aquila R

Temperature setting

FrostGuard function

The AURATON Aquila R is equipped with a special "FrostGuard" function that protects the room from freezing. This function activates when the AURATON Aquila R is turned off .

When the AURATON Aquila R is switched off and the room temperature drops to 2°C, the symbols Fr (!) and a signal will be sent to the receiver, which will turn on the heating. When the temperature rises to 2.2°C, the display will turn off again and a signal will be sent to the receiver, which will turn off the heating.

Setting the "temporary temperature reduction" mode

If you'd like to lower the room temperature by 3°C at the same time each day, you can temporarily reduce it for 6 hours. To do this, follow these steps:

1. b and c buttons for 3 seconds T ) will appear on the display
2. AURATON Aquila R switches to the "temporary temperature reduction" mode and every day at the same time it will lower the temperature programmed in the normal mode by 3°C for a period of 6 hours.

Turning off the "temporary temperature reduction" mode

To deactivate the "temporary temperature reduction" mode, press and hold the buttons again for 3 seconds. b cThe moon symbol on the display will go out (T) or sun (S) and only the room temperature will remain displayed. AURATON Aquila R has returned to normal operating mode.

Pairing the AURATON Aquila R daily wireless temperature controller (transmitter) with the AURATON Fornax – wireless heating device controller (receiver)

After connecting to the mains, turn on the receiver by briefly pressing the power button ( F ). When the device is turned on, the green power LED will light up and you will hear a single beep. To turn off the receiver, e.g., outside the heating season, hold the power button for 3 seconds until you hear a double beep and the green power LED turns off, turning off the heating device.

1. Pairing the AURATON Aquila R with the AURATON Fornax receiver is initiated by pressing the right pairing button – a single beep ( D ) on the AURATON Fornax receiver – and holding it for at least 3 seconds until the LED starts flashing green (double beep), then releasing the button.
   The AURATON Fornax receiver waits 120 seconds for pairing. After this time, it will automatically return to normal operation.
2. On the AURATON Aquila R, press the b d or c d for 6 seconds until the transmitting symbol ( W ) lights up on the display.
3. Successful completion of pairing is indicated by the LED on the AURATON Fornax receiver stopping flashing green, by a single sound signal and by the receiver switching to normal operation.

If an error occurs during pairing, repeat steps 1 and 2. If further errors occur, perform a RESET of the AURATON Fornax receiver (see "RESET – Resetting the AURATON Fornax receiver to factory settings") and try pairing the AURATON Aquila R again.

Signaling of operation and receipt of data packets

Each time a radio transmission is received from a paired AURATON Aquila R, the AURATON Fornax receiver is signaled by a momentary alternating color change of the LEDs. When the relay is turned on, the LED is red; when the relay is turned off, the LED is green.

Evaporation of AURATON Aquila R – daily, wireless temperature regulator (transmitter) from AURATON Fornax

1. To pair the AURATON Aquila R with the AURATON Fornax, press the left pairing button ( E ) on the receiver and hold it for at least 3 seconds until the LED flashes red, then release the button. The sound signal works in the same way as pairing, i.e., pressing the button is signaled by a short beep, followed by a double short beep after 3 seconds.
   The AURATON Fornax receiver waits for the AURATON Aquila R to pair for 120 seconds. After this time, it will automatically return to normal operation.
2. On the AURATON Aquila R, press the b d or c d for 6 seconds until the transmitting symbol ( W ) lights up on the display.
3. Successful completion of pairing is indicated by the LED on the AURATON Fornax receiver stopping flashing red, a single sound signal and the receiver switching to normal operation.

If an error occurs while vaporizing the AURATON Aquila R, repeat steps 1 and 2. In case of further errors, perform a RESET of the AURATON Fornax (see "RESET – Returning to factory settings of the AURATON Fornax").

RESET – Return to factory settings AURATON Fornax

To perform a factory reset on the AURATON Fornax, simultaneously press and hold both the pairing and delete buttons ( D E ) for at least 5 seconds until the LED indicator changes to alternating green and red flashing. Then release both buttons. Audible signal: pressing the button produces a short beep – after 5 seconds, a double short beep.

Successful reset is indicated after approximately 2 seconds by the indicator changing to green and then briefly fading.

Hysteresis change

Hysteresis is designed to prevent the actuator from switching on too frequently due to minor temperature fluctuations.
For example, for HI 2 , with the temperature set to 20°C, switching on will occur at 19.8°C and switching off at 20.2°C. For HI 4 , with the temperature set to 20°C, switching on will occur at 19.6°C and switching off at 20.4°C.

PWM operating mode

(Pulse-Width Modulation)

By changing the hysteresis settings (see the "Configuration Settings" section), you can enable PWM operation.
In this mode, the AURATON Aquila R periodically turns on the heating device to minimize temperature fluctuations. The AURATON Aquila R checks the temperature rise and fall times.
Knowing these values, the AURATON Aquila R turns the heating device on and off in cycles to maintain the temperature as close to the setpoint as possible.

Special situations

• When 3 consecutive transmissions (after 15 minutes) from AURATON Aquila R are lost, a failure will be signalled on the AURATON Fornax receiver (continuous flashing of the LED alternately in red and green). Until the problem is eliminated, the Fornax receiver will switch to the memorised on/off cycle from the last 24 hours.
• When the signal from AURATON Aquila R returns, the error is cleared and the receiver returns to normal operation.

Additional information and notes

• AURATON Aquila R must be installed at least 1 meter from the Fornax receiver (too strong a signal from the transmitters may cause interference).
• At least 30 seconds must pass between the next switching of the relay off and on.
• Data is transmitted from AURATON Aquila R to AURATON Fornax whenever the ambient temperature changes by 0.2°C. If the temperature does not change, AURATON Aquila R transmits control data every 5 minutes (this is indicated by the LEDs on the Fornax receiver flashing alternately).
• In the event of a power outage, the AURATON Fornax will turn off. Once power is restored, the AURATON Fornax will automatically turn on and wait for the next signal from the paired AURATON Aquila R (this signal should arrive no later than 5 minutes after power is restored). Once the signal is received, the Fornax receiver will resume normal operation.
• Do not place the Fornax receiver in metal housings (e.g. mounting box, metal stove housing) so as not to interfere with the operation of the AURATON Aquila R.
• AURATON Aquila R can be turned on or off at any time by briefly pressing the d .
• The first press of any function button always turns on the backlight, and only the next press activates the button function.
• When programming any function in AURATON Aquila R, not pressing any button for 10 seconds is equivalent to pressing the d .

Cleaning and maintenance

• Clean the exterior of the device with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents (such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol).
• Do not touch the device with wet hands. This may result in electric shock or serious damage to the device.
• Do not expose the device to excessive smoke or dust.
• Do not touch the screen with a sharp object.
• Avoid contact of the device with liquids or moisture.

Technical data

Power supply:	2 x AAA (2 x 1.5 V), alkaline
Operating temperature range:	0 – 45°C
Operating status indication:	LCD display
Number of temperature levels:	1
Antifreeze temperature:	2 °C
Temperature measurement range:	0 – 35 °C (measurement error +/- 1 °C)
Temperature control range:	5 – 30 °C
Hysteresis:	±0.2 °C/±0.4 °C /PWM
Duty cycle:	Daily
Range of action:	in a typical building, with standard wall construction – approx. 30 m; in open areas – up to 300 m
Radio frequency:	868.850 MHz 869.000 MHz
Radio signal strength:	Up to 11 dBm
Degree of protection:	IP20
Dimensions [mm]:	70 x 70 x 15

Disposal of the device

LARS Andrzej Szymański hereby declares that the AURATON Aquila R radio equipment type is in compliance with Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available in the download section below.

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Manufacturer's address

Lars
ul. Świerkowa 14
64-320 Niepruszewo
Poland
www.auraton.pl

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Downloads

• User manual
• Declaration of Conformity