GETTING STARTED
Welcome
The ecobee Energy Management System Si (EMS Si) is the newest technology designed for the commercial market. It is ideal in applications where a simple programmable Thermostat does not provide adequate controls and functionality and a full-scale building automation system is too complex and cost prohibitive. The ecobee EMS Si is user-friendly, reduces a building’s operating costs, and delivers increased energy conservation.
From their EMS Web Portal, users can remotelymonitor, identify, analyze and troubleshootperformance issues; manage the temperatureand operational settings from a central location;and take action without having to send atechnician on-site.
The ecobee EMS Si can maximize any building’sefficiency, reduce energy consumption anddeliver significant cost savings
Before You Begin
This product is intended to be installed by trained service professionals. This manual explains the procedures for installing the ecobee EMS Si. Please read it carefully before beginning the installation. The EMS Si is designed to be mounted on the wall in a convenient location.
HVAC System Compatibility Information
The EMS Si is designed to operate with low-voltage heating and cooling systems. It is not designed for use with line-voltage or millivolt heating and cooling systems.
The EMS Si supports:
- Up to 2 heat and 2 cool stages on aconventional system.
- Up to 3 heat and 2 cool stages on a heatpump system.
The ecobee EMS Si supports the following equipment:
| Equipment | Supported? |
| Gas/Oil/Electric heating(up to two stages) | Yes |
| Heat pump with auxiliary heat (up to three stages)Geothermal Heat Pump | Yes |
| Dual fuel systems | Yes |
| Standard electric cooling (up to two stages)Boilers | Yes |
| Sensors with dry contact outputs | Yes |
Approvals
This product was designed and built in accordance to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and contains no hazardous substances as defined by this directive.
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a differentcircuit from the receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVcontractor for help.
To satisfy FCC/IC RF exposure safety requirements,a separation distance of 8 inches (20 cm) or more should be maintained between this device and persons. To ensure compliance, operation at closer than this distance is not allowed.