Series Relative Humidity Install - QFA32SS - FWSN

Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-104

December 11, 2017
Series 2200 and 3200 Relative Humidity

and Temperature Room Units
Product Description Expected Installation Time

20 minutes
These room units measure relative humidity and
temperature in the occupied space in which they are
installed. Models with display allow users to view the Required Tools
measured temperature value. A version with
• Sizes 1 and 2 Phillips screwdrivers
temperature setpoint adjustment is also offered.
• Small and medium flat-blade screwdrivers
The effective sensing range is 32°F to 122°F (0°C to
50°C), and the setpoint range is 55°F to 95°F (13°C • 1/16-inch hex key
to 35°C). The humidity measuring range is 0 to • Medium-duty electric drill
100% RH. • 3/16-inch (4.8 mm) drill bit
Hardware is included for installation on drywall or on • One-inch (25 mm) hole saw
a 2” × 4” electrical box. • Small level
• Tape measure
Product Numbers
• Marker or pencil
QFA3212.FWxN QFA32SS.FWxN
QFA3212.EWxN QFA32SS.EWxN Prerequisites
QFA3232.EWxN
• Review these instructions before beginning.
Accessories • Installed: appropriate field wiring within the
AQA2200-INTL Room Unit Back Plate maximum wiring run length for the individual
(10-pack) equipment controller. The maximum
recommended length is 750 feet (229 m) for
563-102 GSKT KIT Room Sensor Insulating 18 AWG; 300 feet (91 m) for 22 AWG.
Gasket (10-pack)
• All wiring must comply with National Electric
(For hollow wall installations)
Code (NEC) and local regulations.
Caution Notations
CAUTION Equipment damage or loss of
data may occur if you do not
follow a procedure as
specified.
Item Number 129-104, Rev. JA Figure 1. Typical Temperature Room Unit.
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Mounting Information
Always mount the room unit vertically.
Locate the room unit:

• according to design specifications and local
regulations.
• where the air circulates around it freely (not in Figure 2. Insulating Gasket.
recessed areas or behind doors).
4. Pull about three inches (75 mm) of the cable through
• allowing a minimum of 4 inches (10 cm) free the hole in the base plate.
space above and below for proper airflow, the
front cover removal tool, and the computer 5. Mount the room unit base plate on the wall, noting
communication cable. the UP arrow:
• away from drafts caused by doors, windows, NOTE: If required, position the back plate behind
outside walls, air registers, pipes, return air the room unit base, aligning the top and
plenums, etc. bottom mounting holes, prior to mounting
• away from heat sources such as strong lights, to the wall:
fireplaces, direct sunlight, etc. a. Install the two mounting screws provided, but
• on an inside wall (preferably), about 5 feet do not tighten.
(1.5 m) above the finished floor, or per code b. Level the room unit base plate for appearance.
(ANSI, ADA, or local regulation).
c. Tighten the two mounting screws to the room
Drywall Mounting (No Rough-in), unit base plate.
Typical 6. Cut the cable, leaving about three inches (75 mm)
on the room unit side of the drywall. Ensure that pin
Base Plate Mounting and Wiring Number 1 connects to the same wire at each end of
the cable.
1. Mark the center (cable) hole and the mounting hole
locations, using the room unit base plate as a
template. See Figure 3.
2. Drill two 3/16-inch (4.8 mm) mounting holes and
mount the two plastic wall anchors flush to below the
wall surface for stable mounting of the device.
3. Cut a 1-inch (25 mm) center hole with a hole saw.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the
optional Insulating Gasket* on the back
of the Unit Base for hollow wall
installations.
When applying the adhesive-backed

gasket to the back of the unit base, orient
the gasket so that the cut-out arrow
portion of the gasket is in the upper
lefthand quadrant of the unit base. The
sensor base has an UP arrow molded
into the surface in the same quadrant
location (see Figure 6).
*Insulating gaskets are sold in 10-packs NOTE: See Figure 2 for details on optional Gasket
(Part Number 563-102 GSKT KIT). application.
Figure 3. Drywall Mounting (No Rough-in), Typical.
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December 11, 2017
7. Terminate the wires to the termination blocks on the

room unit's base plate. (See Figure 6.)
8. Feed the extra cable back through the hole.
Unit Set-up
Figure 5. Changing Display to °C.

3. Snap the room unit cover to the room unit base plate
by first hooking the room unit front to the top latches,
and then rotating the cover downward until it latches.
4. Loosen the safety set screw at the bottom of the
base one or two revolutions to lock the cover to the
base. Be careful not to loosen too far as the screw
Figure 4. Circuit Board can be completely removed from the base.
(Located inside Room Unit Cover.
1. If the device has a switch, determine if voltage or Electrical Box and Rough-in
current output is needed. Mounting, Typical
• For current, set the switch in the down position 1. If a locator is attached to the rough-in device,
(I). remove the locator by removing the two screws and
lightly rocking the locator to pull it free.
• For voltage, set the switch in the up position (V).
2. Untie the twist tie and pull about three inches
NOTE: The output setting applies to all outputs
(75 mm) of the room unit cable through the hole in
(humidity, temperature, and setpoint).
the base plate.
2. If selecting voltage, set the jumper:
3. Mount the room unit base plate on the wall, noting
• Use the top and middle pins for 0 to 5V. the UP arrow:
• Use the bottom and middle pins for 0 to 10V. a. Install the two room unit mounting screws
provided, but do not tighten.
NOTE: If the jumper is missing or removed, the
output voltage will default to b. Level the room unit base plate for appearance
0 to 10V. only.
c. Tighten the two mounting screws to the room
NOTE: The factory default for displayed temperature unit base plate.
units is °F. To change the display to °C, snip the
wire jumper (0 Ohm resistor R64) on the back of CAUTION:
the PCA. Over-tightening may cause the room unit
base plate to crack or bend.
4. Continue with Drywall Mounting (No Rough-in),
Typical, Steps 6 through 8, and Unit Set-up.
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CAUTION:
To prevent equipment damage, do the
following:
If the room unit is powered by AC:
• AC Supply must be type NEC Class 2
and earth grounded at the secondary
neutral.
• Room Unit ACN (GND) must be
connected to the controller common.
• If the controller has a floating common,
that common must be connected to the
same earth ground point as the controller
AC supply.
If the room unit is powered by isolated
DC: Figure 6. Typical Wiring Base.
• Where power is current limited up to 300 (All terminals may not be present.)
mA, it is not required to earth ground the
Pin No. Function
controller isolated common.
Units with Blank Front
• Room Unit DC-(GND) must be connected 1 DC+ or ACH
to the controller common.
2 DC- or ACN (GND)
3 Temp Output
CAUTION: 4 Humidity Output
Follow manufacturer’s Installation 5* Passive Temp
Instructions and Wiring Guidelines for 6* Passive Temp Common
connecting the controller to the Room Units with Display
Unit. 1 DC+ or ACH
2 DC- or ACN (GND)
For Siemens Controllers: 3 Temp Output
• APOGEE Controllers with common already 4 Humidity Output
earth grounded are TXIO used on PXC 5* Passive Temp
Modular, PXC Compact 36 Expansion and 6* Passive Temp Common
P1 BIM or PTM used on MBC and RBC. 7 Setpoint Output
These do not require the earth ground wire
8 Override
to be connected to the controller.
9 Override Common
• APOGEE Controllers with floating common * Not available on “SS” models.
are PXC Compact 16/24/36, MEC, PXM,
LON TEC and PPM. These require the NOTE: If active temperature (0 to 5V/0 to 10V/4 to
earth ground wire to be connected to the 20 mA) (Pin 3) rather than passive/resistive
controller.
temperature is used, Passive Temp Common
(Pin 6) does not need to be terminated.
The installation is now complete.
Information in this publication is based on current specifications. The company reserves the right to make changes in specifications and models as
design improvements are introduced. APOGEE is a registered trademark or Siemens Industry, Inc. Other product or company names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners. © 2017 Siemens Industry, Inc.
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Installation Instructions

Document No. 129-104

Series 2200 and 3200 Relative Humidity

Product Description Expected Installation Time

Item Number 129-104, Rev. JA Figure 1. Typical Temperature Room Unit.

Locate the room unit:

When applying the adhesive-backed

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7. Terminate the wires to the termination blocks on the

Figure 5. Changing Display to °C.

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