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NS Series Network Sensors
Code No. LIT-1900350
Issued June 26, 2013
Description
The NS Series Network Sensor offering includes NS Series Network
Zone Sensors and NS Series Network Discharge Air Sensors. The
NS Series Network Sensors are designed to function directly with
Metasys® system Field Equipment Controllers (FECs), Input/Output
Modules (IOMs), Variable Air Volume (VAV) Modular Assembly
(VMA16) Controllers, and Facility Explorer FX-PC Series
Programmable Controllers (FX-PCGs, FX-PCVs, and FX-PCXs).
The majority of NS Series Network Zone Sensors monitor room
temperature; however, options are available to also monitor zone
humidity, carbon dioxide (CO
2
), local temperature setpoint
adjustments, and other variables. This data is transmitted to a
controller on the Sensor Actuator (SA) Bus.
Some models of NS Series Network Zone Sensors include an onboard
passive infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor that detects motion to
determine if a space is occupied. This feature maximizes up to 30%
energy savings in high-energy usage environments such as schools,
dormitories, offices, hospitals, and hotels by adjusting the temperature
of the space based on the occupancy status. In addition, the PIR
occupancy sensor facilitates trending of floor space usage in these
environments.
The NS Series Network Zone Sensors include models with a
temperature setpoint dial and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that allows
occupants to view the zone temperature, Relative Humidity (RH), and
view and adjust the zone temperature setpoint. Some temperature and
humidity models include a push button to toggle between temperature
and RH on the display. These models also have the capability to set the
desired default display to either temperature or RH.
A fan mode push button is included to set the desired fan speed
(AUTO-OFF-low-medium-high). An occupancy override function
allows the user to signal the controller that the zone is occupied to
override the scheduled mode. Some models have DIP switches to set
a unique address for applications that require multiple sensors.
For communication wiring flexibility, the wires connecting the network
zone sensor to a controller can be terminated using a modular jack or
screw terminals.
Each network sensor includes an SA Bus access port to allow
accessories to access the SA Bus. This plug allows accessories to
service or commission the connected controller or gain access to any
other controller on the same Field Controller (FC) Bus.
The NS Series Network Zone Sensor offering includes models that can
be surface mounted, vertical wallbox mounted, or flush mounted to
meet the requirements of the specific application.
The NS Series Network Discharge Air Sensors monitor the duct
temperature, typically at the discharge of the VAV box, and transmit this
data to a local controller on the SA Bus using the 10 ft (305 cm) wiring
lead included with the unit. The 10 ft (305 cm) wiring lead consists of
four 22 AWG (0.6 mm) trade size color-coded wires encased in a
plenum-rated jacket. Each of the wires is stripped and tinned for easy
connection to the SA Bus screw terminal block.
The NS Series Network Discharge Air Sensors are available with either
a 4 or 8 in. (102 or 203 mm) temperature probe. All models include DIP
switches for applications requiring multiple discharge air sensors, each
with a unique DIP switch address.
NS Series Network Sensors
Features
• BACnet® Master-Slave/Token-Passing (MS/TP) protocol
communication — provides compatibility with Metasys system field
controllers and Facility Explorer programmable controllers in a
proven communication network
• backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) available on some models —
provides real-time status of the environment with backlighting
activated during user interaction
• simple temperature setpoint adjustment available on some
models — enables you to change the setpoint with the turn of a dial
• onboard PIR occupancy sensor available on some models —
maximizes up to 30% energy savings in high-energy usage
environments, and facilitates trending of floor space usage
• temporary occupancy available on some models — provides a
timed override command, which temporarily initiates an alternate
mode
• field selectable default display setting on some models — allows
you to toggle between temperature and RH on the display, and set
the desired default for continuous viewing
• Fahrenheit/Celsius (F/C) button available on some models —
toggles the display temperature between degrees Celsius and
degrees Fahrenheit
Repair Information
If the NS Series Network Zone Sensor or the NS Series Network
Discharge Air Sensor fails to operate within its specifications, replace
the unit. For a replacement sensor, contact the nearest
Johnson Controls® representative.