RTS
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
This guide covers all Resonate Temperature Sensor models.
The Resonate temperature sensor product family includes:
RTS-1T-nW Temperature sensor
RTS-1H-nW Temperatureandrelavehumiditysensor
RTS-1TS-nW, Temperature sensor with temperature set point
RTS-2HS-nW Temperature and humidity sensor with temperature set point,
fanspeedandoccupancybuon
The character n is replaced with U for 902MHz, Y for 868MHz and J for 928 MHz radios.
Thepackageincludesthetemperaturesensorandinstallaonguide.
NOTE: The RTS is a solar powered device that absorbs solar energy storing it for use during low
light periods. Before assigning the RTS device to a receiver/ controller, the device should be
exposed to a good light source for a minimum of 2 hours.

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
The temperature sensor (also referred to as the sensor in this guide) is a wireless, energy
harvesngsensorthatmonitorsroomtemperatureintherangeof0-40°C(32°-104°F)
andrelavehumidityintherangeof0-100%.Thesensorisintendedforindooruseonly.
Some models have a temperature set point knob and/or a fan speed slide switch. These
oponsprovidetheuseraninterfacetomanuallyadjusthowthetemperaturecontrol
operates.
Abuononthelowerrightedgeofthesensorbodycanbeusedtoinvokeanoccupancy
event(forRTS-2HSmodels)ortogointotestmode(whenthebuonishelddown,see
“TestOperangModes”).
The temperature sensor transmits to a receiver which is typically a device that is
programmed to provide temperature control in the space that the sensor is monitoring
for closed loop temperature control. The sensor and receiver must be within range,
preferably in the same room and installed within 50’ (15.2 m) of each other. For
applicaonsexceeding50’(15.2m)range,greatercaremustbetakentoinsureproper
receponofthesensorstransmissionsatthereceiver,refertosecons“TestOperang
Modes”and‘InstallingWirelessDevices”.
Even with a brief exposure to light the sensor will operate; however for best results the
sensorshouldbemountedinalocaonwithexposureof4hoursofnaturalorarcial
light on a daily basis.
Thetemperaturesensortransmitsstatustelegramsthatcontaintheinformaondened
withinaequipmentprole.
Thetemperaturesensorsupportsthefollowingproles:
• A5-02-05: Temperature Sensor
• A5-04-01:TemperatureSensor+HumiditySensor
• A5-10-03:TemperatureSensor+TemperatureSetPointControl
• A5-10-19:Temperature+Humidity+SetPoint+FanSpeed+OccupancyBuon.
The valid ranges for each data element:
• Temperature:0-40°C,(32°-104°F)
• TemperatureSetPoint:osetscale0-250
• HumiditySensor:0-100%RH
• FanSpeedSwitch:Auto,OFF,Low(1)Med(2),High(3)
• OccupancyBuon:Occupied

- The temperature sensor will record
the temperature, temperature set point and humidity values* every 10 seconds
(sample period) when there is approximately 100 lux (10 foot-candles) available.
If there is less than 100 lux (10 fc), the sample period will increase to 100 seconds.
Aer24hoursat<15lux(1.5fc)thesampleperiodwillincreaseto200seconds.
*Assumingsucientstoragechargetooperate.
-Userscanadjustthetemperaturesetpointbyrotang
the knob counterclockwise to lower the set point value; clockwise to increase
the set point value.
The receiving temperature control equipment must scale the set point range to
valuesthatareapplicablefortheapplicaon.
-Userscanadjustthefanspeedswitchbyslidingtheswitchto
aseng:Auto,OFF,Low(1)Med(2),High(3).
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 - (RTS-2HS models only) Users can override a room occupancy
statebypressingtheoccupancybuononthelowerrightedgeofthesensor.
- LEDs are on the right side of the solar panel. The red LED will
ashwhentheLinkorOccupancybuonispressed.SeeTestOperangModes
forfurtherLEDinformaon.
 - The temperature sensor will transmit a telegram when:
• 10 sample periods have been completed or
• whenthefanswitchoroccupancybuonareusedor
• whenthetemperaturevaluedierencefromthelasttransmiedvalueis
greaterthan0.3°C,(0.5°F)orthehumidityvaluedierencefromthelast
transmiedvalueisgreaterthan3%.

The temperature sensor can be mounted on any surface; glass, stone, concrete,
wallboard,cubicleparons,etc.Thesensorcanbemountedusingscrews(not
supplied) through the removable back plate (2 keyholes or using double sided
tape or Velcro™ (not supplied).
The mounng locaon of the wireless transmier is important as this will
directlyaectthereceiversreceponofthetelegrams.Beforeinstalling,refer
totheseconsintheguidedetailingtheinstallaonofwirelessdevices,layout
psandthetestoperaonmodes.
1. The sensor has a removable back plate.
The back plate has a security feature which
requires a tool for the removal of the
device from the backplate. To remove the
sensor,insertaatheadscrewdriver,intothe
slot and exert torque on the key tab to separate
the backplate from the housing body as shown in
the photos. Once the tab is free,
pull the body away from the back
plate.
2. Mount the back plate to
a bracket or the wall surface
inavercalorientaonwith
theplasckeyontheboom.Therearekeyholesinthe
back plate that mate with standard electrical box screw
paerns.Alternavely,youcanmountthesensorusing
double sided tape or Velcro® (not supplied).
3. Once the back plate has been secured to the wall or
mounngbracket,alignthetwotopalignmenttabsonthe
back plate with the temperature sensor body and press the lower edge
overtheplasckeyunlitclicksinplace.

This process requires the controller or receiver to be mounted and powered and
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within range of the temperature sensor to be linked.
The sensor is a solar powered device that absorbs energy through a solar
panel storing it for use during low light periods. Before assigning the sensor to
a receiver/controller, the device must be exposed to a good light source for a
minimumof2hours,orinstalltheoponalstartassistbaery(notsupplied).
1. Remove the sensor from the back plate by pressing in
on the tab on the lower edge and pulling away from
the back plate.
2. AcvateLEARNorLINKmodeatthereceiver,if
necessaryrefertothemanufacturersdocumentaon.
3. PressthetemperaturesensorsLink(Teach)buon.
4.DeacvateLEARNmodeatthereceiver.

The baery is not required for normal operaon when the RTS receives
adequatenaturalorarciallight.Thebaerycanbeusedduringinstallaon
(start assist).
1. Remove the sensor from the back plate by pressing the key on the lower
edge of the sensor body and pull the body away from the back plate.
2. Toremoveoldbaery:Usingasmallatheadscrewdriverorpenasalever,
insertpointedendundertheclearplascbaeryretainingclip’sedgeand
poptheclipo.
3. Installorreplacethebaeryintheclipwithanew
CR2032coincellbaeryinsuringtheposiveside(+)
will be facing up.
4.Align the two straight edges of the retaining clip with
thebaeryholderandpresstheclipinwithyour
nger.

EnsuretheRTSisfullychargedbeforeenteringtestmodes.Inserngabaery
during test modes is also recommended. The following tests can be selected
when in test mode.
   provides visual feedback of the
immediate energy produced by the solar panel.
1. To enter Light Level Test mode, press and hold the
occupancy/testbuonfor6seconds.Thegreen
LED will begin to blink.
2. Pressthetestbuonagainfor6secondsto
select Light Level Test. The green LED will blink
inaccordancetothelightlevelitisdetecng.
Thiswillchange(2secondlagme)asyoumovethesensortoareaswith
dierentlightlevels.Seefollowingblinkindicatortable.
Note:Enteringtestmodesecon:Ifthe redLED blinks(nogreenLED)aeryou have
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releasedthetestmodebuon,place thesensorunderalampwith at least100foot-
candles (1000 lux) for 1 hour before retrying.


    
0,1 <15 <1.4 belowoperanglevel n/a
2 15-50 1.4-4.6 minoperanglevel n/a
3 50-100 4.6-9.3 24hourstofullcharge 100 hours
4 100-200 9.3 - 18.6 12 hours to full charge 150 hours
5 200-400 18.6 - 37.2 6 hours to full charge 200 hours
The me to fully charge is based on the storage capacitor charging from a
non-operaonal condion.Discharge me indicates how long a fully charged
sensor will operate in the dark. The test will repeat every 2 seconds and run for
aduraonof100seconds.Youmayquitthetestatanymebypressingthetest
buonfor6seconds.
   provides visual feedback of the sensors signal
strengthbyalinkedreceiverwithrangeconrmaoncapability(only“Fseries”
controllershaverangeconrmaonability).Oneandonlyonereceivercanbe
linkedtothesensorforproperoperaonofthetest.(disablerepeatersinrange
forpropertestoperaon).
1. ToenterRangeConrmaonTestmode,pressandholdtheoccupancy/
testbuonfor6seconds.Thegreenledwillbegintoblink.
2. Aquickpressandreleaseofthebuonatthispointwillallowyoutoselect
betweenlightleveltest(greenLED)andrangeconrmaontest(amber).
When the amber LED is blinking, go to step 3. (If the 3 LEDs fail to blink
during this test, place under a lamp with at least 100 fc (1000 lux) for 1
hour before retrying.)
3. Pressandholdthetestbuonagainfor6secondstoselectRange
ConrmaonTest.
All three LED’s can blink in this test mode when the sensor transmits or receives
a Range Conrmaon Telegram. The sensor will display the signal strength
status for 5 seconds, see table below.

 
Green > -70 dbm
Amber > -80 dbm
Red <-80dbm
The test will repeat every 10 seconds and run for a duraon of 3 minutes.
Youmayquitthetestatanymebypressingtheoccupancy/testbuonfor6
seconds.
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
Carefulplanningisneededwhenlocangthereceiversandtransmiersbased
ontheconstruconmaterialsinthespaceandpossibilityoftenant’sfurniture
disrupngthetransmissions.
The temperature sensor should be installed in the space where the receiver is
mounted and connected to the temperature control equipment however the
signal will travel through material barriers.
Refertothetablesbelowforrangeconsideraonswithbuildingmaterialsthat
reduce the radio signal power.
 
Wood 0-10%
Plaster 0-10%
Glass 0-10%
Brick 5-35%
MDF 5-35%
Ferroconcrete 10-90%
Metal 90-100%
Aluminum 90-100%
 
Line of sight: 80’(24m)corridors
Line of sight: 150’(46m)openhalls
Plasterboard: 80’(24m)through3walls
Brick 33’ (10m) through 1 wall
Ferroconcrete 33’ (10m) through 1 wall
Ceiling: Not Recommended

• Avoidlocangtransmiersandreceiversonthesamewall.
• Avoidlocangtransmiersandreceiverswherethetelegramsmust
penetrate walls at acute angles. This increases the material the telegram
must pass through reducing the signal power.
• Avoidlargemetalobstruconsastheycreateradioshadows.Place
receiversinalternatelocaonstoavoidtheshadoworuserepeaterstogo
around the obstacle.
• Donotlocatereceiversclosetootherhighfrequencytransmiers.Leave
at least 3’ (1 m) between the receiver and any other source of interference
including,ballasts,LEDdrivers,computers,videoequipment,Wi-Fi/LAN
routers,GSMmodemsandmonitors.Transmiersarenotaectedby
these sources of interference.
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
BuiltinanISO9001ceredfacility
FCCPart15.231
(902 MHz models only)
ContainsFCCID:TCM300U
TheencloseddevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.
Operaonissubjecttothefollowingtwocondions:
(I.) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(ii.) this device must accept any interference received, including
interferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperaon.
ICRSS-210(902 MHz models only)
ContainsIC:5713A-STM300U
CE (868 MHz models only)
CEMarking
ARIB STDT108 (928MHz models only)
ComplieswiththeJapaneseradiolawandisceredaccordingtoARIBSTDT108.
Thisdeviceshouldnotbemodied(otherwisethegranteddesignaon
number will become invalid)
Copyright2013-2018EchoexSoluons,Inc.
Specicaonssubjecttochangewithoutnoce.
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