AURATON Tucana R

User manual ver. 20201122
This document collects information on the safety, installation and use of the AURATON Tucana R device.

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Weekly wireless temperature controller

AURATON Tucana R (transmitter) is a weekly, wireless temperature controller designed to work with AURATON Aries and AURATON Fornax.

Description of AURATON Tucana R

weekly, wireless temperature controller (transmitter)

On the front of the AURATON Tucana R, on the right side, you'll find a sliding cover. Opening it reveals the buttons. The cover can be removed for battery replacement.

Display

1. Day of the week (8 ) – Indicates what day of the week it is. Each day is assigned a number.
2. Temperature – In normal operation mode, AURATON Tucana R displays the temperature of the room in which it is installed.
3. Temperature Unit – Indicates whether the temperature is displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
4. Clock
   The time is displayed in 24-hour format.
5. Timeline:
   A program progress indicator. This line is divided into 24 segments. Each segment represents one hour. This line shows how the program will progress (see the "Timeline" section).
6. Day mode indicator (S )
   Indicates that the AURATON Tucana R is operating in day mode. (see chapter: "Temperature programming")
7. Night mode indicator (T )
   Indicates that the AURATON Tucana R is operating in night mode. (see section: "Temperature programming")
8. Anti-freeze mode indicator (U )
   Indicates that the AURATON Tucana R is operating in anti-freeze mode. (see section: "Anti-freeze mode")
9. Manual control indicator (V )
   Indicates that the AURATON Tucana R is operating in manual mode (see chapters: "Manual control" and "Holiday mode")
10. Transmit Symbol (= )
    Indicates communication with the receiver.
11. AURATON Tucana R On Indicator (Y )
    Segment informing about the device's operating status. Visible when the controlled device is turned on.
12. Program number
    Indicates the number of the program currently running. (See chapters: "Factory programs" and "Weekly programming")
13. Battery drain (X)
    This indicator appears when the battery voltage exceeds the minimum allowable level. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible.
    
    NOTE:
    To maintain the programmed parameters, the battery replacement operation time should not exceed 30 seconds.

Choosing the right location for the AURATON Tucana R

The proper operation of the AURATON Tucana 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 Tucana 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 may expose the AURATON Tucana R to potential vibration.

Battery replacement

X

If the low battery symbol ( ) appears on the display,X it means the battery voltage has dropped to the minimum allowable level. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible.

Mounting the AURATON Tucana R – weekly, wireless temperature controller

To attach AURATON Tucana R to the wall:

1. Two 6 mm diameter holes should be drilled in the wall (mark the hole spacing using the template included in the instructions).
2. Insert the expansion bolts (included).
3. Tighten the left screw with 3 mm of clearance.
4. Place the AURATON Tucana R over the screw head and slide it to the right (note the keyhole-like opening on the rear cover of the AURATON Tucana R.

5. Screw in the right screw so that it holds the installed AURATON Tucana R securely.

First launch of the AURATON Tucana R

Setting the clock

To set the clock you need to:

Selecting the day of the week

8

To set the day of the week:

Temperature LO HI

Default program settings

• Monday - Friday:
  the heating device operates at the day temperature ( S ) from 05:00 to 08:00 and from 15:00 to 23:00
• Saturday - Sunday:
  the heating device operates at the day temperature ( S ) from 06:00 to 23:00
• default temperature settings:
  S day temperature – 21.0°C
  T night temperature – 19.0°C
  U anti-freeze temperature – 7.0°C

Programming day, night and anti-freeze temperatures

AURATON Tucana R allows you to programmatically set 3 types of temperature:

• Daytime temperature ( S ) – from 5 to 30°C
• Night temperature ( T ) – from 5 to 30°C
• Anti-freeze temperature ( U ) – from 4 to 10°C

To set one of the above temperatures:

• Press the button ?.

• The display will show the currently set temperature with the symbol:
  S – day temperature,
  T – night temperature,
  U – anti-freeze temperature.

  

• the buttonsbc to set the desired temperature.
• ? button again, you can switch between the next temperature types to be set ( S , T , U ).
• After setting all 3 temperatures, confirm everything with the buttoni .

Introduction to programming

Timeline

The timeline on the LCD display is divided into 24 sections, each representing one hour of the day.
Black rectangles above the timeline indicate that the program has set the daytime temperature for that time; their absence indicates that the program has set the nighttime temperature.

Example:

The figure above shows that from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. AURATON Tucana R will control the heating device to maintain the room at day temperature ( S ). From 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. AURATON Tucana R will switch to night temperature ( T ).

Factory programs

To ensure the AURATON Tucana R knows when to switch to the day and night temperatures, you need to set a specific program for each day of the week. To do this, you can use one of three preset programs (from 0 to 2):

Program No. 0 – Anti-freeze. U
This factory program cannot be modified. Designed for setting the anti-freeze temperature all day long.

Program No. 1 – Weekly
. Non-modifiable factory program. Sets the daily temperature from 5:00 to 8:00 and from 15:00 to 23:00.

Program No. 2 – Weekend
. This factory program cannot be modified. It sets the daily temperature from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Program No. 3, 4,….,9 – User
Programs No. 3 through No. 9 are user programs. They can be freely modified and adapted to your requirements.

Programming

Weekly programming

Programming the AURATON Tucana R involves specifying the hours for a given day of the week during which the daytime temperature should be maintained. The nighttime temperature then applies at all other times.

AURATON Tucana R operating mode from Monday to Sunday. Outside the time periods specified below, AURATON Tucana R will maintain a lower night temperature.

Day	Daytime temperature
Monday	5:00 – 8:00; 15:00 – 23:00
Tuesday	5:00 – 8:00; 15:00 – 23:00
Wednesday	5:00 – 8:00; 15:00 – 23:00
Thursday	5:00 – 8:00; 15:00 – 23:00
Friday	5:00 – 8:00; 15:00 – 23:00
Saturday	8:00 – 23:00
Sunday	8:00 – 23:00

Program selection

To set up the program:

1. Press the buttonh . The program number segment will begin flashing.

   

2. Press the l and thenbc the or l to select the day of the week on which the program is to be run.

   

3. Press the button several timesh and select the desired program number. Programs 0-2 are factory-set, programs 3-9 are customizable.

   

4. Confirm your selection with the buttoni .
5. Return to step 1 and repeat the procedure for the next day of the week. Once each day of the week has an appropriate program assigned, we can complete programming.

Modifying a user program

To set up the program:

1. Press the buttonh . The program number segment will begin flashing.

   

2. Press the l and thenbc the or l to select the day of the week on which the program is to be run.

   

3. Press the button several timesh and select program no. 3-9 (user-modifiable).

   

4. All 24 black rectangles on the timeline will be lit, each representing one hour. A visible rectangle indicates that the daytime temperature is to be achieved at that hour. The absence of a rectangle above the timeline indicates that the nighttime temperature is scheduled.

   The flashing rectangle indicates where on the timeline we are making changes.

   

5. Use the; or: to select the day temperature (lighted rectangle) or night temperature (off rectangle) on the time line.

   

6. Use the buttonsbc to highlight the next hours on the time line and select the day or night temperature for each hour (light up or darken the rectangle using the buttons; : ).

   

7. After modifying the entire timeline, save the program with the buttoni

Manual control

V

If for any reason you wish to interrupt the current program and extend the daytime temperature maintenance, you can do so manually. To do this:

1. Press the button: V symbol will appear on the display . The comfort temperature will then be maintained until the next temperature change implemented by the program.
2. To cancel the above-mentioned function, press the buttoni located under the battery cover – the V from the display.

Similarly, if for some reason you want to interrupt the current program and extend the night-time temperature maintenance, you should:

• Press the button; V symbol will appear on the display . The night-time temperature will then be maintained until the next temperature change implemented by the program.
• To cancel the above-mentioned function, press the buttoni .

Vacation mode

Sometimes we leave our homes for extended periods. To avoid reprogramming the entire AURATON Tucana R, we can use vacation mode, which allows the AURATON Tucana R to maintain a single temperature throughout our absence. Vacation mode can last a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 99 days.

To activate vacation mode:

If you do not confirm your selection, the AURATON Tucana R will automatically enter the set vacation mode after 10 seconds. To exit vacation mode, press the buttoni .

Setting the anti-freeze temperature program

U

In AURATON Tucana R you can set the anti-freeze temperature in the range from 4°C to 10°C without the possibility of switching it off (the factory anti-freeze temperature is set to 7°C).

In the event of an extended absence, you can activate the anti-freeze temperature mode. This prevents the unpleasant consequences of water freezing in the heating system by automatically setting the temperature to 7°C. To set the anti-freeze program, simply select program 0 on the desired day of the week.

Heating device operating time counter

The AURATON Tucana R features a heater operating time counter. This is activated by pressing and holding the buttoni for 5 seconds. For 10 seconds, the controller display will show the heater's operating time since the last reset.

Temporarily turning off the relay

After the heating season, to avoid accidentally switching on the heating device, you can turn off the relay in the AURATON Fornax receiver.

:and; buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds turns off the relay (the minimum temperature of 4°C will be maintained) and turns off all display elements except the current temperature, time, and day of the week.
To restore all AURATON Tucana R functions, press the: and; for 5 seconds.

Pairing the AURATON Tucana R weekly 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 illuminate and a single beep will sound. To turn off the AURATON Fornax, 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, thus turning off the heating device.

1. Pairing the AURATON Tucana R (transmitter) with the AURATON Fornax is initiated by pressing the right pairing button ( D ) – a single beep 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 Tucana R (transmitter), press the buttonh for 5 seconds until the transmitting symbol (= ) lights up on the display. Release the button – the AURATON Tucana R transmits a pairing signal for 5 seconds.
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. In case of subsequent errors, unpair the device by RESETting the AURATON Fornax receiver, see "RESET – Unpairing the device from the AURATON Fornax – wireless heating device controller (receiver)" and try pairing the devices again.

Signaling of operation and receipt of data packets

Each time a radio transmission is received from a paired device, the AURATON Fornax receiver signals this with 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 Tucana R – weekly wireless temperature controller from AURATON Fornax

1. To unpair the AURATON Tucana R (transmitter) from the AURATON Fornax receiver, press the left unpairing button ( E ) on the receiver for at least 3 seconds until the LED flashes red, then release the button. The audio signal works the same way as pairing, i.e., pressing the button is signaled by a short beep, followed by a double beep after 3 seconds.
   The AURATON Fornax receiver waits 120 seconds for the device to be unpaired. After this time, it will automatically return to normal operation.
2. On the AURATON Tucana R (transmitter), press the buttonh for 5 seconds until the transmitting symbol ( = ) lights up on the display. Release the button.
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 during evaporation, repeat steps 1 and 2. In case of subsequent errors, evaporate the paired device, see "RESET – Evaporating a device paired to the AURATON Fornax heating device controller (receiver)" .

RESET – Unpairing the device paired with AURATON Fornax – wireless heating device controller (receiver)

To pair a paired device (e.g., AURATON Tucana R) from AURATON Fornax, simultaneously press and hold both the pairing and unpairing buttons ( D and 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 – a short beep – after 5 seconds – a double short beep.
Successful pairing of the device is indicated after approximately 2 seconds by the indicator changing to green and then briefly turning off.

RESET AURATON Tucana R

Pressing the RESET (. ) button will clear the time and day and restart the AURATON Tucana R.

MASTER RESET AURATON Tucana R

MASTER RESET restores factory settings. This is performed by pressing thei and RESET ( ) .

Configuration settings

Configuration settings are made sequentially:

To enter the configuration settings change mode, hold down theb andc for 5 seconds until the display backlight starts flashing.

Changing the backlight color

Hysteresis change

The hysteresis change mode is signaled by the flashing HI . Use the buttonsbc to set the desired hysteresis.
HI 2 – ±0.2 °C (factory setting),
HI 4 – ±0.4 °C,
HI P – PWM operating mode (section “PWM operating mode”).

Confirm the selection by pressing the buttoni . AURATON Tucana R will move on to changing the next parameter.

Offset change

Offset allows you to calibrate temperature readings with a tolerance of ±3°C. For example, the AURATON Tucana R indicates that the room temperature is 23°C, while a standard room thermometer hanging next to it reads 24°C. By changing the offset by +1 degree, the AURATON Tucana R will display the same temperature as the room thermometer.

Clock calibration

This function is used to correct the clock readings if they deviate. If you notice the clock is malfunctioning over the course of a week, determine the error rate. This value should be entered in the AURATON Tucana R in seconds. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. The AURATON Tucana R returns to normal operation.

Example 1:
After a week of operation, the AURATON Tucana R shows the time faster by 1 minute and 20 seconds (60 + 20 = 80). In this case, slow down the clock by setting C -80.

Example 2:
After a week of operation, the AURATON Tucana R shows the time slowed down by 2 minutes (2 x 60 = 120). In this case, advance the clock by setting C 120.

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 Tucana R periodically switches on the heating device to minimize temperature fluctuations. The AURATON Tucana R checks the temperature rise and fall times.

Knowing these values, AURATON Tucana R turns the heating device on and off in cycles to keep the temperature as close to the set point as possible.

Special situations

• If we lose three consecutive transmissions (after 15 minutes) from the AURATON Tucana R (transmitter), a failure will be signaled on the AURATON Fornax receiver (the LED will continuously flash alternately red and green). Until the problem is resolved, the receiver will revert to the memorized on/off cycle from the last 24 hours.
• When the signal from AURATON Tucana R returns, the error is cleared and the AURATON Fornax receiver switches to normal operation.

Additional information and notes

• AURATON Tucana R (transmitter) must be installed at least 1 meter from the receiver (too strong a signal from the transmitter may cause interference).
• At least 30 seconds must pass between the next switching off and switching on of the relay.
• Data is transmitted from the AURATON Tucana R (transmitter) to the AURATON Fornax receiver whenever the ambient temperature changes by 0.2°C. If the temperature does not change, the AURATON Tucana R transmits control data every 5 minutes (this is indicated by momentary alternating flashing of the LEDs).
• In the event of a power outage, the AURATON Fornax receiver will turn off. When power is restored, the heating device will automatically turn on, and the AURATON Fornax receiver will wait for a signal from the paired AURATON Tucana R (transmitter) for a maximum of 5 minutes after power is restored. Once the signal is received, the AURATON Fornax receiver will resume normal operation.
• Placing the AURATON Fornax receiver in a metal housing (e.g. mounting box, metal stove housing) will interfere with the operation of the AURATON Tucana R.

AURATON Fornax connection diagram

1. Control
2. A heating device , e.g. a gas furnace
3. Electric heating device (MAX 230 V AC, 16 A)

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 AA (2 x 1.5 V), alkaline
Operating temperature range:	0 – 45°C
Operating status indication:	LCD display
Number of temperature levels:	3 + holiday
Antifreeze temperature:	4 – 10°C
Temperature control range:	5 – 30°C (measurement error +/- 1°C)
Hysteresis:	±0.2°C / ±0.4°C / PWM
Duty cycle:	Weekly, programmable
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]:	155 x 80 x 25

Disposal of the device

LARS Andrzej Szymański hereby declares that the radio equipment type AURATON Tucana R is in compliance with Directive 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 and contact details:
LARS, ul. Świerkowa 14
64-320 Niepruszewo
www.auraton.pl

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Downloads

• User manual
• Declaration of Conformity