▶Main Features:
• Compatible with most 24VAC heating and cooling systems
• Supports Dual Fuel and Hybrid Heat applications
• Supports up to 10 remote sensors for improved temperature balancing across multiple rooms
• Built-in occupancy, temperature, and humidity sensing for smarter comfort management
• Flexible 7-day scheduling for temperature, fan, and sensor control
• Multiple HOLD modes: Permanent Hold, Temporary Hold, and Follow Schedule
• Fan circulation mode helps improve indoor comfort and air distribution
• Smart preheating and precooling to reach the desired temperature on schedule
• Daily, weekly, and monthly energy usage reports
• Maintenance reminders for HVAC system upkeep
• Keypad lock to prevent unauthorized changes
• Adjustable temperature swing settings to improve comfort and reduce short cycling
▶Application Scenarios
The PCT5231 WiFi thermostat is designed for residential and light commercial HVAC applications where comfort, energy efficiency, and multi-room temperature control are important.
It is ideal for:
· Multi-family apartments requiring balanced temperature control across multiple rooms
· Hotels and hospitality projects seeking smarter HVAC management and energy savings
· Residential HVAC retrofit projects upgrading traditional thermostats to connected solutions
· Property management companies managing multiple HVAC units remotely
· Smart home integrations with mobile app and voice assistant control
· Energy efficiency programs focused on reducing HVAC operating costs
▶FAQ:
Q1: What HVAC systems does the PCT5231 support?
A: The PCT5231 is compatible with most 24VAC HVAC systems, including conventional furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, heat pumps, and dual fuel systems. It supports up to 2H/2C conventional and 4H/2C heat pump configurations.
Q2: Does the PCT5231 support remote sensors?
A: Yes. The thermostat supports up to 10 remote sensors, allowing temperature balancing across multiple rooms and helping improve comfort in larger homes, apartments, hotels, and office spaces.
Q3: Can the PCT5231 work with dual fuel and heat pump systems?
A: Yes. The PCT5231 supports dual fuel switching, hybrid heat applications, auxiliary heat, alternative heat, and emergency heat functions commonly used in North American heat pump systems.
Q4: Does the PCT5231 provide energy usage reports?
A: Yes. The thermostat generates daily, weekly, and monthly energy usage reports, helping homeowners, property managers, and HVAC professionals monitor system performance and improve energy efficiency.
Q5: Does the PCT5231 require a C-wire?
A: The PCT5231 is powered by 24VAC. For retrofit installations without a C-wire, an optional C-Wire Adapter is available to simplify installation.
Compatibility |
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HVAC systems
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• Works with most 24V heating and cooling systems, including furnaces,
air conditioners, boilers, and heat pumps with either forced air or radiant
delivery.
• Conventional: 2-stage heating and 2-stage cooling HVAC systems
• Heat Pump: 2-stage heating, 2-stage cooling, 2-stage Auxiliary or
Alternative heating, Emergency heat
• Supports Dual Fuel switching/Hybrid Heat
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Wiring Terminals |
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Rc
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• 24VAC power from cooling transformer
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Rh
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• 24VAC power from heating transformer
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C
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• 24VAC common
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W1
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• 1st stage Primary heating relay in conventional system / Auxiliary or
Alternative 1st stage heat in heat pump system
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W2
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• 2nd stage Secondary heating relay in conventional system / Auxiliary or
Alternative 2nd stage heat in heat pump system / Emergency heat
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Y1
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• 1st stage Primary compressor contactor
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Y2
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• 2nd stage Secondary compressor contactor
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G
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• Fan relay
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O/B
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• Changeover valve for heat pumps
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S
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• C-Wire Adaptor terminal
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Connectivity |
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Wi-Fi
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• 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4GHz
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BLE
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• For Wi-Fi Pairing
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Radio
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• 915MHZ
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Physical Specifications |
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Display
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• 3-inch single-color LED display
• Acrylic front panel
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Control Interface
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• Touch-sensitive buttons
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Sensors
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• Occupancy
• Temperature
• Humidity
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Power
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• 24 VAC, 50/60 Hz
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Dimensions
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• 96 (L) × 96 (W)× 24 (H) mm
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Mounting Type
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• Wall Mounting
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Accessories
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• Trim plate
• C-Wire Adaptor (Optional)
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Remote Zone Sensor |
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Battery
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• 2*AAA batteries
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Radio
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• 915MHz
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LED
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• 2-color LED (Red, Green)
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Sensors
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• Occupancy
• Temperature
• Humidity
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Mounting Type
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• Tabletop stand or Wall mounting
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