2. Welcome To Your New Ideal Halo Control(Halo Heat & System Rf → Halo Heat & System Wi-fi → Ideal Halo App → Schedules And Target Temperatures → Upgrade To App-controlled Heating)
3. Halo Overview(Central Heating Zone The Halo → Programmable Room Thermostat (prt) Is Controlling → Target Temperature → Text Relating To Right Hand Button → Text Relating To Left Hand Button)
12. Halo Smart Interface(Failsafe/override Feature → Connectivity Led → Boiler Led → Power Led → Override Button → Zigbee Led)
13. Halo Smart Wiring Centre(Failsafe/override Feature → Led Indications → Heating Zone Led Indicators → Manual Control Of Zone Valves → Power Led Indicator → Important Notes)
14. Additional Features(Holiday Mode → Child Lock → Date & Time → Advanced Settings → Fault → Notification)
16. Halo Symbol Key(Symbol → Name → Explanation → Battery → Indicates That The Halo Is Communicating With The Smart Interface → Zigbee → Cloud* → Hot Water*)
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Ideal 229177 Halo Heat and System 2 Zone Extension Thermostat User Guide Overview
Page 2: Welcome to your new Ideal Halo control. This thermostat will help you to control both your heating temperature and the times that your heating is on. Halo is a battery powered, wireless control that uses a protocol called Zigbee to communicate with the Smart Interface that plugs into the boiler. Halo Heat & System RF is a non-connected control. Halo Heat & System Wi-Fi is a wireless heating control that is connected to the internet. You can download the Halo app on Google Play or the Apple app store. This user guide is designed to replace any existing user guide from the Halo Heat & System RF or Halo Heat & System Wi-Fi kit. Each Halo unit controls a separate central heating zone independently to any other Halo unit. The Halo unit controlling Zone 1 also controls the schedule for Hot Water. Schedules and target temperatures are not shared between units. You will be required to pay a connection fee to upgrade to app-controlled heating.
Page 3: Halo overview The orange dot shows if the hot water is on. Central heating zone the Halo Programmable Room Thermostat (PRT) is controlling. The flame symbol is present if the heating is on. The temperature scale in the centre will be orange and red when the heating is on. Current temperature is the current temperature in your home. Target temperature. Text relating to right hand button shows whether the Halo is in Auto, Manual or Off mode. Left hand button is used to enter the menu. Right hand button is used to switch between modes. Turn dial to adjust temperature or navigate menu.
Page 4: Main features include heating options for zone 1 and zone 2. You can choose to run your Halo in Auto, Manual, or Off mode. Auto mode runs your heating to pre-set scheduled times and temperatures. The current mode is displayed at the bottom right. In Manual mode, you control the temperature by manually turning the dial without set schedules. Press the right-hand button to change the mode. Off mode sets your heating to a low temperature (default 5°C) for frost protection. Move between Auto, Manual, and Off modes using the right-hand side button. Scroll down the menu using the dial and push to select. Use the dial to scroll between the different modes and confirm your selection by pushing the dial or pressing the right-hand button.
Page 5: Main features Heating Zone 1 & Zone 2 If you are running a schedule with pre-set times (Auto mode) and you want to maintain the current temperature of your heating instead of moving to the next setting simply press the dial. Push the dial to extend the current heating setting. A pop up menu will appear for you to select how long you would like to extend the temperature for. Turn the dial to select how long you would like to extend your heating for. Push the dial or press the right button to confirm your selection. Top tip: You could use this feature if you want to keep your heating on for longer than is scheduled. The home screen will now display the override icon above the current temperature.
Page 6: Main features Heating Zone 1 & Zone 2 Override If you are running a schedule with pre-set times (Auto mode) and you want to adjust the temperature of your heating temporarily, simply turn the dial to your desired temperature. The new temperature will be active until the next scheduled change shown under the target temperature. The home screen will now display the override icon above the target temperature. Turn the dial to adjust the target temperature temporarily (this could be up or down). You could use this feature if you want to boost your heating to a higher temperature for a period of time.
Page 7: Main features Heating Zone 1 & Zone 2 Turn the dial to move between the different days and view the schedule that is set. Your Halo will come with a pre-set schedule: 6:00am – 8:00am 21°C, 8:00am – 4:00pm OFF, 4:00pm – 10:00pm 21°C, 10:00pm – 6:00am OFF. You can alter this schedule by entering the “timed heating schedule” section in the main menu. You can also add an additional heating period by scrolling and pushing on the “Add new heating event” bar. Each Halo unit is programmed independently of the other. If you want to change more than one day you can use the copy day feature to copy the schedule from one day to other days. Schedules help to balance comfort and energy efficiency, so you are heating your home to suit your lifestyle.
Page 8: Main features To access the hot water functions, when on the heating home screen, simply press the dial. Hot water functions can only be accessed via the Halo unit controlling Zone 1. This is indicated by “Zone 1” in the info bar on the Halo home screen. Push dial to alternate between Central Heating (CH) and Domestic Hot Water (DHW). The current mode is displayed bottom right. Press the right hand button to change the mode.
Page 9: Main features include hot water control with zone 1 only. You can choose to run your hot water in Auto, On, or Off mode. Auto mode runs your hot water to pre-set scheduled times and temperatures. The current mode is displayed at the bottom right. In ON mode, your hot water is permanently on. In OFF mode, your hot water is permanently off. Use the right-hand button to change the mode. Scroll down the menu using the dial and push to select. Use the dial to scroll between different modes and confirm your selection. The HW menu includes options for Auto, Timed hot water on, and Permanently On.
Page 10: Main features include hot water control and boost options. The boost function allows you to increase hot water availability without waiting for the next scheduled setting. You can select the duration for the hot water boost using the dial. The options for boosting hot water are typically for 1 or 2 hours. Confirm your selection by pushing the dial or pressing the right button. The home screen will indicate when the hot water boost is active. This feature is useful if you arrive home early and need hot water before the scheduled time.
Page 11: Main features Hot water HW schedule Your Halo will come with a pre-set schedule. To modify the hot water schedule for a selected day, press edit or the dial. You can alter this schedule by entering the “timed hot water schedule” section in the main menu. You can have up to 6 hot water events per day in your schedule. If you want to change more than one day, you can use the copy day feature. Schedules help to balance comfort and energy efficiency. Don’t forget you could set your weekend schedules differently to during the week.
Page 12: Halo Smart Interface will be installed in the aperture in the front of your Ideal boiler. It will wirelessly communicate with your Halo control and, in the case of an internet connected Halo, your home Wi-Fi. In normal circumstances, you will not have to interact with the Halo Smart Interface. The LED indications can be useful in diagnosing any technical issues that may arise. The Halo Smart Interface has a failsafe/override feature which can be used to switch your boiler on if wireless communication is lost. Connectivity LED refers to the connection to the home Wi-Fi network if the Halo is an internet connected control. Boiler LED refers to the activity of the boiler and will be green when the boiler is active. Override button can be used to switch the boiler on if communication between your Halo control and your Halo Smart Interface fails. Zigbee LED refers to the wireless connection between the Halo control and the Halo Smart Interface. Pairing button is used during the setup of your Halo control.
Page 13: Halo Smart Wiring Centre will wirelessly communicate with your Halo Smart Interface. You will not have to interact with the Halo Smart Wiring Centre under normal circumstances. LED indications can be useful in diagnosing technical issues. The Failsafe/Override feature can open central heating zone valves if wireless communication is lost. Heating Zone 1 LED refers to the demand for heating in zone 1. Heating Zone 2 LED refers to the demand for heating in zone 2. Hot water LED refers to the demand for hot water. The pair button allows for connection to the Smart Interface. Override is only available if the Smart Wiring Centre loses communication with the Smart Interface. Do not remove the cover unless you are qualified to do so.
Page 14: Additional features To temporarily turn your heating off whilst you are on holiday, select the holiday function in the menu and use the dial and buttons to set the number of days. Holiday mode Provides information for your installer or technical expert about your Halo such as software version and wireless signal strength. To lock the control to avoid it being altered press and hold the left and right hand buttons at the same time until the icon appears. Child lock If the date and time seen across the top of the screen is incorrect you can alter this in the date and time section of the menu. Date & time The advanced settings section of the menu allows your installer or a technical expert to make adjustments and find information about your Halo. Fault If there is a fault then the fault symbol will show on the home screen of your Halo. Notification Press the left hand button to access further information about the fault.
Page 15: Halo symbol key provides explanations for various symbols. Flame indicates that heating is on. Fault signifies there is a fault with the boiler. Childlock prevents alteration of the Halo settings. Override or plus hours function is active. Optimised start feature is active. Delayed start function is active. Frost protection is in effect. Service due notifications are indicated by color codes: 60 days (grey), 30 days (amber), and 0 days (red). The Halo unit controls central heating and hot water zones.
Page 16: Halo symbol key provides important indicators for the device. Hi indicates room temperature is above 40°C. Lo indicates room temperature is below 0°C. Target temperature refers to the desired heating level. Current time displays the present time. Current temperature shows the existing room temperature. Battery status indication reflects the device's battery level. Communication with the Smart Interface is indicated. Zigbee signifies connectivity with the device. Cloud indicates communication with the internet and control via the Halo app. Hot water demand is active when the icon is displayed.
Page 17: Changing the batteries in your Halo control is necessary when the red, empty battery symbol appears. Use the finger grabs on the top and bottom to pull the Halo away from the rear housing. Do not use a screwdriver to separate the unit. Remove all old batteries and replace them with 4 new AA alkaline batteries. Check the battery orientation before positioning the Halo back onto the rear housing. Gently push the Halo into place until you feel a positive click. The Halo will undergo a short synchronization process to reconnect with your Halo Smart Interface. After synchronization, the Halo will return to the home screen.
Page 18: Trouble shooting Halo not communicating with Halo Smart interface Smart wiring centre not communicating with smart interface If the below message shows on the Halo screen, then it is not communicating with the Halo Smart Interface. During this fault condition, your heating zone valves will need to be manually operated via the buttons on the Smart Wiring Centre. Even without a signal between the Halo and the Halo Smart Interface, the heating will continue to operate in failsafe mode. In failsafe mode, the schedule will still operate; however, the output temperature of the boiler will be reduced. You can also manually switch your boiler on and off by using the override button on the Smart Interface. When communication is restored, both failsafe and override modes are disabled.
Page 19: Trouble shooting Boiler and control faults Lost pairing between Halo and Halo smart interface If the fault icon appears in the home screen it means there is a control or boiler fault. Press the left hand key to view the fault and recommendations. In the unlikely event that the Halo loses pairing you will see the following screen. To re-pair go to section H in the Halo Heat & System installation instructions.
Page 20: Warranty Your Ideal Halo comes complete with a 2 year Ideal Guarantee, subject to the following terms and conditions. The guarantee will commence from the date of installation. Without proof of purchase, the guarantee will commence from the date of manufacture. The installation needs to be registered within 30 days of installation. The guarantee does not apply to any defect, damage or breakdown caused by deliberate action, accident, misuse or third party interference. During the period of the guarantee, we will replace free of charge, where it suffers a mechanical or an electrical breakdown as a result of defective workmanship or materials. Our Ideal Guarantee is offered in addition to the rights provided to a consumer by law. If the control suffers a mechanical or an electrical breakdown, we should be contacted. This product contains free and open source software. For more information about the software, the licences and notices applicable to it, please see the licence document.
Page 22: Hereby, Ideal Boilers Ltd declares that this device (model 222145) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address. RF frequency: 2405 – 2480MHz Max. RF output power: 10dBm.