TRANE XR202 thermostat TCONT202AS11MA

One furnace, one air conditioner, one heating stage, one cooling stage: that is the setup in thousands of homes in the Montreal area. For them, a simple, reliable programmable thermostat is better than a device loaded with unnecessary features. The Trane TCONT202AS11MA is that programmable electronic thermostat: designed for systems with one heating stage and one cooling stage, it easily replaces a worn-out thermostat and brings programming to your home.

The simple replacement for a single-stage furnace and air conditioner

Who it's for

The TCONT202AS11MA is for owners of a single-stage system, a furnace with or without a central air conditioner, who want to replace a mechanical thermostat or an older digital model. It is particularly suited to replacing older Trane thermostats such as the TCONT600, the XR200 or the XL600. It will also appeal to people who prefer physical buttons to a touchscreen.

What it controls, and what it doesn't

The thermostat handles 1 heating stage and 1 cooling stage. It offers no backup heat, so it is not suited to a heat pump with electric backup or to a dual fuel system. For those installations, the TCONT203AS42MA, from the same family, handles up to 4 heating stages and 2 cooling stages. The 202 is built for simplicity: one furnace, one air conditioner, one thermostat.

Power and wiring

It runs on 24 V. A common wire (C) is preferred but not required, because two AA batteries, included, keep it running when there is no C wire. The standard terminal block makes it easy to connect the existing wires. Battery access is simple.

7-day or 5/1/1 programming

You choose between 7-day programming and 5/1/1-day programming. Sequential programming guides you step by step, and the context-sensitive keys show their function on the screen. For most families, a few minutes are enough to set up a complete schedule: comfort when you get up, a setback during the day, back to comfort in the evening, and a lower temperature for the night.

An easy-to-read display

The 3.5 in backlit display shows the indoor temperature and the setpoint at the same time. The backlight makes it easy to read in a dark hallway or at night.

Savings from the first winter

Replacing a manual thermostat with a programmable model is one of the simplest upgrades for reducing heating energy use. During a Quebec winter, the furnace runs for long hours; an automatic setpoint reduction at night and during working hours cuts that run time, with no effort on your part. In summer, the same logic applies to the air conditioner.

Day to day

Once it is programmed, you can forget about the thermostat. A one-off adjustment takes one or two presses. Because the temperature and the setpoint are shown together, you never have to wonder whether the system is working properly.

An upgrade within reach

The 202 is a modest upgrade, yet it changes daily life. Old mechanical thermostats react slowly and often let the temperature swing by several degrees. An electronic thermostat measures the temperature more consistently and runs the furnace at the right time. Combined with programming, that means a more comfortable home in the morning, a house that is already warm when you get back from work, and a cooler night, without anyone having to touch the thermostat.

Tips for an effective schedule

With a furnace, the temperature comes back up quickly: one setback at night and another during working hours give good results without hurting comfort. Schedule the return to comfort a little before you get up and before you get home. On weekends, if your routine changes, 5/1/1 mode lets you set separate schedules for Saturday and Sunday. Reviewing the schedule when the season changes, between heating and cooling, keeps your settings relevant all year.

Location matters

A thermostat installed near an entrance door, a sunny window or a supply register reads a temperature that does not represent the house. During the replacement, our technicians check the existing location and advise you whether it should be moved to a more representative interior wall.

The 202 within its family

The TCONT202AS11MA shares its display, housing and programming with the TCONT203AS42MA. The only significant difference is the systems they handle: the 202 is limited to 1 heating stage and 1 cooling stage, while the 203 handles heat pumps, dual fuel and multiple stages. For a large touchscreen, the TCONT302AS42DA and TCONT303AS42DA models are also offered. If your home has a single-stage furnace and air conditioner, the 202 is the most straightforward choice.

Specifications

• Stages: 1 heating / 1 cooling; no backup heat
• Systems: single-stage heating and cooling
• Power: 24 V; common wire preferred, not required with 2 AA batteries (included)
• 3.5 in diagonal backlit display; context-sensitive keys
• Programming: 5/1/1-day or 7-day
• Guided sequential programming
• Indoor temperature and setpoint shown at the same time
• Standard terminal block
• Easy battery access
• Connectivity: none
• Dimensions: 3.75 in H x 6.0 in W x 1.12 in D
• Colour: glossy white

Installation and commissioning by AirGreen

The replacement

Our technicians first confirm that your equipment really has one heating stage and one cooling stage. They remove the old thermostat, identify the wires, connect the new one to the terminal block and check operation in heating, cooling and fan mode.

Programming

We set up the starting schedule with you and show you how to change it using sequential programming.

Maintenance

Replace the batteries when the indicator tells you to. Wipe the housing with a dry cloth. Have your furnace and air conditioner serviced every year and change the filter at the recommended intervals.

Why AirGreen

AirGreen Inc. is a family-owned Montreal HVAC company, in business for more than 15 years, holding an RBQ licence, with a showroom in Boucherville. We install and service furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps, and we recommend the thermostat that truly suits your equipment.

To buy the Trane TCONT202AS11MA thermostat and have it professionally installed, contact AirGreen. We serve Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore.