ENVIROMUX Series

Sensor Installation Manual

ENVIROMUX-STS, SHS, STHS, STHS-99 Temperature/Humidity sensors

ENVIROMUX- LDSx-y Liquid Detection Sensor

ENVIROMUX-SRN-M Siren ENVIROMUX-BCN-R Beacon

ENVIROMUX-TDS ENVIROMUX-M-DCS Door Contact Switch Tamper Switch

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Rev Date 7/15/2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Connect Sensors to ENVIROMUX-MINI....................................................................................................................... 2 ENVIROMUX-T, RH, or TRH....................................................................................................................................... 2 ENVIROMUX-LD ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Contact Sensors .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Connect Sensors to ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16............................................................................................................... 4 RJ45 Sensors .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Temperature and Humidity ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Liquid Detection ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Contact Sensors ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Digital In Terminals................................................................................................................................................ 5 BEACON and SIREN Connections ............................................................................................................................ 7

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1- Connect sensors to ENVIROMUX-MINI ............................................................................................................................. 2 Figure 2- Liquid detection sensor....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Figure 3- Terminal block for dry-contact sensors............................................................................................................................... 3 Figure 4- Sensors connected by cables with RJ45 connectors.......................................................................................................... 4 Figure 5- ENVIROMUX-LDS sensor mounting .................................................................................................................................. 4 Figure 6- Contact sensor wired to RJ45 socket ................................................................................................................................. 5 Figure 7- DIGITAL IN terminal block on ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16 ................................................................................................... 5 Figure 8- Basic DIGITAL IN Terminal Connections ........................................................................................................................... 6 Figure 9- Connections for sensor with tamper switch ........................................................................................................................ 6 Figure 10- Connect visual and audible external indicators................................................................................................................. 7

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INTRODUCTION
Many different sensors can be connected to the ENVIROMUX Series Environment Monitoring Systems. Series models include ENVIROMUX-MINI (and related models) and ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16 (and related models). A complete listing of available sensors and accessories can be found at http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-rems.html for the ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16, and at http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html for the ENVIROMUX-MINI. Manuals for each Environment Monitoring System covering installation and configuration for all features can also be found at these websites. This manual is only provided to instruct how to connect the various sensors to these systems.

CONNECT SENSORS TO ENVIROMUX-MINI ENVIROMUX-T, RH, or TRH

For measuring temperature and humidity, the ENVIROMUX-MINI uses the ENVIROMUX-T (temperature only), ENVIROMUX-RH (humidity only), ENVIROMUX-TRH (combination temperature and humidity sensor). For high-temperature environments, ENVIROMUX-MINI-IND uses the ENVIROMUX-T-IND High Temperature Sensor. 1. Connect either of the temperature / humidity sensors to an available port on the ENVIROMUX-MINI. Plug the RJ45 connector to either of the two ports marked "TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY". The ENVIROMUX-T, RH, or TRH sensors can be secured anywhere that the temperature and/or relative humidity need to be sensed. Power-cycle the ENVIROMUX-MINI after the sensor(s) have been plugged-in.

2.

Note: Mounting the sensor in the path of a fan or on a heated surface may affect the accuracy of the sensors readings. Note: For best results, use the ENVIROMUX-T-IND with model ENVIROMUX-MINI-IND.

Figure 1- Connect sensors to ENVIROMUX-MINI

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ENVIROMUX-LD
Connect the liquid detection sensor ENVIROMUX-LD to the terminals marked "WATER" or CONTACT. The twisted orange sensing cable should be placed flat on the surface (usually the floor) where liquid detection is desired. If tape is required to hold the sensor in place, be sure to only apply tape to the ends, exposing as much of the sensor as possible. At least 5/8" of the sensor must be exposed for it to function. (See Figure 2)

Figure 2- Liquid detection sensor

Contact Sensors
Up to four dry-contact sensors or liquid detection sensors can be connected to the terminals marked CONTACTS. Sensors with 16-26 AWG connection wires that operate on 5V at 10mA maximum current may be used. A contact resistance of 10k or less will be interpreted by the ENVIROMUX-MINI as a closed contact. Examples of Dry-Contact Sensors for the ENVIROMUX-MINI: NTI # ENVIROMUX-EBS ENVIROMUX-IMD-P ENVIROMUX-M-DCS Description Emergency Button Infrared Motion Sensor w/power Door Contact Sensor NTI # ENVIROMUX-SDS-PA ENVIROMUX-TDS Description Smoke Detection Sensor-Power added Tamper Switch

To install the dry-contact sensor(s): A. Attach the positive lead to a terminal corresponding to a "+5V" marking on the ENVIROMUX-MINI and the ground lead to the next terminal to the right that will correspond to a marking on the ENVIROMUX-MINI. Tighten the set screw above each contact. Terminal sets are numbered 1-4. B. Mount the sensors as desired.
1 +5V

1 + 5 V

C O N T A C T S
2 3 + 5 V

4 + 5 V

Example: Device with potential-free break/make contact relay (i.e. door switch)

+ 5 V

Figure 3- Terminal block for dry-contact sensors

Note: The terminal block is removable for easy sensor wire attachment if needed. Shielded cable must be used to connect to the CONTACTS terminals in order to meet CE emission requirements. Connect the drain wire of the shield to the ground ( ) terminal of the dry contact in addition to the contact return wire.

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CONNECT SENSORS TO ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16 RJ45 Sensors

The temperature, humidity, liquid detection and light sensors for the ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16 series of environment monitoring systems have RJ45 connection ports. These sensors include ENVIROMUX-STS (temperature only), ENVIROMUX-SHS (humidity only), ENVIROMUX-STHS (temperature and humidity), ENVIROMUX-STHS-99 (wide range temperature and humidty), ENVIROMUX-LDS (liquid detection), and ENVIROMUX-LS (light detection). In all cases, the CAT5 cable between the sensor and the ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16 can be up to 1000 feet in length.

Temperature, Humidity, and Light Sensors

Note: It is very important to locate the temperature and/or humidity sensors away from ventilation sources and fans. 1. Connect each sensor to one of the female connectors labeled "RJ45 Sensors" on the ENVIROMUX. Male connectors should snap into place. See page 7 for wiring specification and pinout.

Note: Shielded CAT5 cable is required between the sensor and the ENVIROMUX to maintain CE compliance of the sensor.

Figure 4- Sensors connected by cables with RJ45 connectors

Liquid Detection
Connect the liquid detection sensor of the ENVIROMUX-LDS to the two-wire cable and secure the two-wire cable to the terminals marked "WATER SENSOR". The twisted orange sensing cable should be placed flat on the surface (usually the floor) where liquid detection is desired. If tape is required to hold the sensor in place, be sure to only apply tape to the ends, exposing as much of the sensor as possible. At least 5/8" of the sensor must be exposed for it to function.

Figure 5- ENVIROMUX-LDS sensor mounting

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Contact Sensors
Some sensors do not have RJ45 connectors on them and instead have terminal blocks. These can either be connected to the "DIGITAL IN" connectors or they can be terminated and plugged into the remaining RJ45 connectors (see Figure 6). (The illustration uses CAT5 patch cable to make cable connection easy.) Examples of these sensors include ENVIROMUX-IMD (motion detector), ENVIROMUX-IMD-CM (ceiling mount motion detector), ENVIROMUX-VSS (vibration sensor), ENVIROMUXSDS (smoke detection), and ENVIROMUX-GBS (glass break sensor). ( For more on these and other sensors, see the ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16 manual, pages 2 and 3.)

Note: For sensors requiring 5VDC power source, substitute the wire connected to pin 4 (see below) instead of pin 7.
When applying CAT5 cables to contact sensors for plug-in to the RJ45 Sensor sockets, the following socket-to-sensor wiring must be followed:

RJ45 Sensor Socket Pinout

Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin Name GND SENSE RS485 + +5 VDC TAMPER SWITCH RS485 +12 VDC GND

Figure 6- Contact sensor wired to RJ45 socket

Digital In Terminals
To connect contact sensors without using RJ45 connectors, terminal blocks have been provided labeled "DIGITAL IN". Two wire switch-only type sensors can be connected to the plus (+) and minus (-) terminals of each or 4 sets of terminals. If the sensors require a 12V power source to operate, additional 12V and ground terminals have been provided for each set of terminals. Connect each two-wire or four-wire contact sensor using 16-26 AWG wire. Devices connected to DIGITAL IN terminals 1-7 must be rated at 50mA or less. Devices connected to DIGITAL IN terminal 8 must be rated at 650mA or less.
1 2 3
+ 12V

DIGITAL IN

+ 12V + 12V

+ 12V

7
+ 12V

8
+ 12V

+ 12V + 12V

Figure 7- DIGITAL IN terminal block on ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16

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FYI: The terminal block is removable for easy sensor wire attachment if needed.

Figure 8- Basic DIGITAL IN Terminal Connections

Schematic for wiring Contact Sensor to DIGITAL IN Terminals

Contact Sensor ALARM 12VDC TAMPER

3
+ 12V

4
+ 12V

+ 12V + 12V

= Point in drawing where wires cross but DO NOT intersect

Figure 9- Connections for sensor with tamper switch

For additional examples for sensor and accessory wiring diagrams, see the ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16 manual.

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BEACON and SIREN Connections

Terminals have been provided for connection of the ENVIROMUX-BCN-R Beacon and ENVIROMUX-SRN-M Siren to use for visual alerts and audible alerts when configured. Devices such as this can be installed in locations best suited to get attention. All devices must be installed using 16-26 AWG wire.

WARNING
Devices connected cannot exceed 180mA contact load.

Figure 10- Connect visual and audible external indicators

See a complete listing of available sensors and accessories at http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-rems.html for the ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16, and at http://www.networktechinc.com/enviro-mini.html for the ENVIROMUX-MINI. Manuals for each product covering installation and configuration for all features can also be found at these websites.

RJ45 Sensor Cable

The CAT5 connection cable between the ENVIROMUX and connected external sensors is terminated with RJ45 connectors and must be wired according to the EIA/TIA 568 B industry standard. Wiring is as per the table and drawing below. The sensors that connect to RJ45 Sensor ports (ENVIROMUX-SEMS-16) or the Temperature/Humidity ports (ENVIROMUX-MINI) are all Pair 3 designed to use cables wired to this standard.
Pair 2 Pair 1 Pair 4

Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Wire Color White/Orange Orange White/Green Blue White/Blue Green White/Brown Brown

Pair 2 2 3 1 1 3 4 4

T R T R T R T R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 + - + - + - + -

(View Looking into RJ45 Socket)

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