AURATON Pictor DS

User manual ver.
The document presents collected information on safety, assembly and use of AURATON Pictor DS.

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Weekly Wired Temperature Controller (with two-sensors)

AURATON Pictor DS is a weekly, wired temperature controller with additional, external temperature sensor, designed to work with a gas or electric heating system.

Description of AURATON Pictor DS

Weekly Wired Temperature Controller

A LED display and five touch-sensitive function keys are located on the front side of the controller housing.

Display

Function keys

In the automatic mode, pressing DOWN or UP key changes the AUTO mode to the temporary manual mode, which remains active until next program change.

Pressing DOWN and UP key simultaneously activates the key lock function (parental control).

Selection of proper location to install the controller

Proper operation of AURATON Pictor DS depends to considerable extent on its location. Do not install the controller in a place with restricted air circulation or in direct sunlight as it may interfere with its proper operation. Install AURATON Pictor DS on internal (partition) wall in a place with unconstrained air circulation. Avoid location next to heat emitting devices (TV-set, heater, fridge) or exposed to direct sunlight.

Connection of cables

Cable terminals are located on the rear panel of AURATON Pictor DS.

Mounting of AURATON Pictor DS

weekly, wired temperature controller

1. Remove the housing as shown below.
2. Tighten rear part of the controller housing to standard junction box Ø 60 mm using the supplied screws.
3. Insert the housing.

First start-up

Setting clock time and day of week

To set the clock time, switch off the controller.

2. Use (ÁÂ) function keys to set the desired number of minutes and confirm with (É).

Programming

Setting the schedule of controller program operation – see section Advanced settings.

When working with three schedules, AURATON Pictor DS enables saving of up to six programs. This allows exceptionally precise scheduling of the temperature in the house depending on the time of day.

Schedule 0 (5 + 2 days; default setting) – allows setting programs from Monday through Friday and separately for Saturday and Sunday.
Schedule 1 (6 + 1 day) – allows setting programs from Monday through Saturday and separately for Sunday.
Schedule 2 (7 days) – sets six programs for the entire week.

Examples of default programs

Ä 1	wake-up call	From 6:00	20 °C
Ä 2	outside home	From 8:00	15 °C
Ä 3	return home	From 11:30	15 °C
Ä 4	outside home	From 13:30	15 °C
Ä 5	return home	From 17:00	22 °C
Ä 6	night time	From 22:00	15 °C

To start programming:

Manual control

Ö

To interrupt automatic operation for any reason or to change the maintained temperature, switch-over the controller to manual mode.

Use the (ë) key to select the manual mode indicated by the (Ö) symbol on the display. Then, using the (ÁÂ) keys, set the desired value which will be automatically saved. To resume AUTO mode of program operation, press the (ë) key. Then the (Ü) symbol appears on the display.

It is possible also to set a temporary manual mode to hold the temperature until the next program change.

To activate the temporary manual mode, press the (Á or Â) key in automatic mode, and then use the same keys to set the desired value.
To exit this mode, press and hold down the (ë) key until the (Ü) sign appears on the display.

Holiday mode

Ç

To interrupt the program running for a longer time, use the holiday mode. When this option is active, AURATON Pictor DS keeps only the “holiday temperature”
The maximum duration of the holiday mode is 30 days.

To activate the holiday mode, switch on the controller and:

2. Change to ON using the (ÁÂ) keys and confirm with (É) key.

5. Confirm the above settings with the (É).

During the holiday mode, the (Ç) icon is displayed on the screen.
To exit the holiday mode at any time – press and hold down the (É) key for about 5 s and the (ÁÂ) key to change to OFF. Confirm the setting with (É).

Advanced settings

Switch off the AURATON Pictor DS controller and press and hold down the (ë) key for about 5 s to enable the advanced settings menu. Select any item A1 through A16 by short pressing and release the (ë) key and make desired changes using the (ÁÂ) keys.
Confirm new settings using the (â) key. New settings are now saved and the controller begins normal operation; otherwise wait 10 s to have the settings automatically saved. In this case, the controller stays off.

Advanced Settings Table.

Option	Description	Functions	Default setting
A1	Calibration of temperature indication	from -3 °C to +3 °C with accuracy of 0.2 °C	0
A2	Hysteresis	±0,2 °C or ±0,4 °C	±0,2 °C
A3	Parental control	0: partial lock, only the POWER ON/OFF switch is active 1: full lock, all keys are inactive	0
A4	In case of power failure	0: Upon power return, the controller remains in the pre-failure state 1: Upon power return, the controller goes OFF 2: Upon power return, the controller goes ON	0
A5	Display brightness	0: 0% brightness 1: 50% brightness 2: 100% brightness	2
A6	Schedule of program run	0: 5+2 (Mon through Fri + Sat and Sun) 1: 6+1 (Mon through Sat + Sunday) 2: 7 (all week)	0
A7	Lower limit of temperature setting	1-10 °C	5 °C
A8	Upper limit of temperature setting	20-70 °C	35 °C
A9	Anti-freeze protection temperature	Range: 1-10 °C. Upon setting a value higher than 10 °C, the (ä) symbol is displayed and the antifreeze protection goes OFF. When the controller is off and the built-in sensor detects the temperature is below the set Anti-Freeze Protection Temperature, the heating turns on.	5 °C
A10	Overheating Protection	Range: 20-70 °C. Upon setting the value lower than 20 °C , the (ä) symbol is displayed and the overheating protection goes OFF. When N3 is selected in A12-setting and the external sensor detects the temperature is higher than the set Overheating Protection value, the heating goes off.	45 °C
A11	Hysteresis of overheating protection	1-9 °C	2 °C
A12	Temperature sensor selection	N1: Controller operation only with a built-in sensor. N2: Controller operation only with an external sensor. N3: Controller operation with both sensors.	N1
A13	Minimum time-out between relay change-over	0: No time-out 90: Timeout 90 s	90
A14	Mode of operation	0: Heating 1: Air conditioning	0
A15	Relay operation	0: NO 1: NC	0
A16	Reset of the controller to default settings	When the (Ü) symbol is displayed, press and hold down the (É) key for few seconds

A1 Calibration of temperature indication

The calibration function allows fine tuning of the temperature indication within the tolerance range of ± 3 °C. -e.g. AURATON Pictor DS indicates the room temperature is 23 °C, while an ordinary thermometer placed nearby indicates 24 °C. Upon completed calibration by +1 °C, AURATON Pictor DS will indicate the same temperature as the room thermometer.

A2 Hysteresis

The hysteresis prevents too frequent start-up of the heating/air conditioning equipment caused by slight temperature fluctuations.
E.g. for a hysteresis of ±0.2 °C when the temperature is set at 20 °C, heating equipment goes ON at 19.8 °C and OFF at 20.2 °C. Likely, if a hysteresis is ±0.4 °C , the system goes ON and OFF at 19.4 and 20.4 °C, respectively.

A3 Parental control

Allows restriction of access to strangers.

A4 In case of power failure

This function allows setting the behavior of the AURATON Pictor DS controller in the event of power failure and return.

A5 Display brightness

Allows setting the display brightness during operation.

A6 Program operation schedule

Allows setting the way of programming the Auraton Pictor DS controller.
Three programming schedules are available, namely:
Schedule „0” (5+2) enables programming the controller from Monday through Friday (six programs) and separately, Saturday and Sunday (six programs).
Schedule „1” (6+1) enables programming the controller from Monday through Saturday (six programs) and separately, Sunday (six programs).
Schedule „2” (7) is designed to set six identical programs for the entire week.

A7 Lower limit of temperature setting

This function is used to set the lower limit of temperature setting range. The value is adjustable from 1 to 10 °C

A8 Upper limit of temperature setting

This function is used to set the upper limit of temperature setting range. The value is adjustable between 20 and 70 °C.

A9 Anti-freeze protection temperature

This function enables setting the temperature of triggering protection against freezing of water in the heating system.
Range: 1-10 °C. Upon setting the value higher than 10 °C, the (ä) symbol is displayed and the antifreeze protection goes OFF. When the controller is off and the built-in sensor detects the actual temperature is below the set Anti-Freeze Protection Temperature, the heating turns on.

A10 Overheating protection

This function allows setting the temperature of triggering overheating protection.
Range: 20-70 °C. Upon setting the value lower than 20 °C , the (ä) symbol is displayed and the overheating protection goes OFF. When N3 is selected in A12 setting and the external sensor detects the actual temperature is higher than the set Overheat Protection value, the heating goes off.

A11 Hysteresis of overheating protection

This function enables setting the value of temperature drop required to switch on the heating again after an emergency shutdown. The value is adjustable from 1 to 9 °C

A12 Temperature sensor selection

The AURATON Pictor DS controller supports three ways of temperature measurement.
When N1 is set, the controller operates only with the internal (built-in) sensor.
If N2 is set, AURATON Pictor DS controller operates only with the external sensor (connected by cable). Setting N3 – both sensors work simultaneously. In this case, heating goes OFF once the required temperature has been reached at either sensor.

A13 Minimum time-out between relay change-over

The set time-out prevents too frequent start-up of the heating/ air conditioning equipment caused by momentary temperature fluctuation. (e.g. caused by opening a window).

A14 Operation mode

AURATON Pictor DS enables control of a heating or air conditioning equipment.
Select “0” is for heating system or “1” for air conditioning equipment. When setting is “1”, the display shows the (Ë) symbol.

A15 Relay operation

The AURATON Pictor DS controller enables equipment switch-on by closing or opening the relay circuit. In most cases, the former option is used. To enable reverse relay operation, make changes in the advanced settings. Default setting – relay contacts are closed during operation of the heating/ air conditioning equipment.

A16 Reset of the controller to factory settings (except for clock settings)

Use this function to delete all user settings and to return to the factory settings.

Wiring diagram

Connections to gas boiler – potential-free control

1. External temperature sensor
2. Control
3. Heating device, e.g. gas boiler

Connections to electrical equipment – voltage control

1. External temperature sensor
2. Control
3. Electric heating or air conditioning equipment (max. 230 V AC 16 A)

Cleaning and maintenance

• The outside part the device should be cleaned with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents (such as benzene, thinner or alcohol).
• Do not touch the device when your hands are wet. It may cause 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.
• Keep the device away from liquids or moisture.

Technical specifications

Power supply:	90-240 V AC/50-60 Hz/1 W
Working temperature range:	0-90 °C
Working status indication:	LED display
Number of temperature levels:	6 + holiday setting, manual setting
Minimum/maximum temperature:	1-10 °C/20-70 °C
Temperature control range:	1-70 °C
Hysteresis:	±0.2 °C/±0.4 °C
Relay load capacity:	Maks. 250 V AC, maks. 16 A
Working cycles:	weekly, programmable
Number of programs:	6 a day
Level of security:	IP20
Dimensions [mm]:	86 x 86 x 43

Disposing of the devices

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Contact and address of the manufacturer:
LARS, ul. Świerkowa 14
64-320 Niepruszewo
www.auraton.pl

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