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Echoflex Installation Guide
Wireless CO₂Sensor RCT
Overview
Function
button
LEDs behind
solar panel
The Wireless CO₂Sensor (RCT) uses wireless
technology to communicate accurate indoor
CO2, temperature, and relative humidity
readings to compatible controllers.
The solar panel harvests and stores sufficient
energy for normal operation. A CR2032
battery is used for calibrations and backup
assistance if required.
This document covers installation, testing, and
basic setup of the RCT. The product package
includes the sensor and a battery.
Prepare for Installation
To ensure optimal function, consider the
installation environment and the following
guidelines:
•
For indoor, commercial controls use only. Operating temperature
-25°C to 50°C (-13°F to 122°F) and relative humidity 5%–95%.
•
High density construction materials and large metal appliances or
fixtures in the space may disrupt wireless transmissions.
•
Install the sensor within range of the gateway or interface to the
monitoring system, 24 m (80ft) unobstructed view. Consider adding
a repeater to extend the wireless signal, if required.
•
CR2032 coin cell battery is provided with the sensor. Install the
battery or activate it if factory-installed by removing the protective
plastic tab in the battery housing. See Battery Power on page3.
•
Find a suitable location that has good light exposure. Use the Light
Level Test on page3 to confirm adequate light exposure.
•
Plan for at least 20 minutes outdoors for the sensor to calibrate an
ambient air baseline. See Outdoor CO ₂ Calibration on page4.
Supplies required to install (not provided):
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Two #6 screws, double-sided tape, or Velcro®
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Installation
Use hand tools when installing. Over-torquing with a power tool can
damage the sensor. The sensor’s removable back plate can be mounted
on most surfaces.
Note: Consider linking the sensor while you have access and
before replacing the cover, see Send a Teach Message below.
Three different mounting options are available:
Function
button
•
Flush-mounted to a firm surface with screws and
wall anchors (not provided).
•
Using double-sided tape or Velcro (not
provided).
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Over a standard, Class 2 low-voltage electrical
box. Keyholes in the back plate mate with
standard screw patterns.
1. Insert a precision flatblade screwdriver into
the slot on the key tab to separate the back
plate from the sensor.
2. Mount the back plate with the plastic key on
the bottom.
3. Align the sensor over the back plate and press
the lower edge until it clicks in place.
4. Test for adequate light levels. See Light Level
Test on the facing page.
Note: The sensor can operate with low
light exposure, but for best results, it
should be mounted in a location with four
hours of natural or artificial light daily,
minimum 400 lux (40 footcandles).
Send a Teach Message
The target receiving devices must be installed,
powered, and within range of the sensor.
1. Remove the sensor from the back plate.
2. Activate the target device to receive a wireless message to connect. If
necessary, refer to the related product documentation.
3. Press the [Teach] button on the sensor. (See image on facing page.)
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Battery Power
A battery is not required for normal operation if the sensor receives
adequate natural or artificial light. See the table in the Light Level Test
below. A CR2032 battery is required to run the Outdoor CO ₂ Calibration
process on page 4.
The battery may be factory installed or packed separately according to
shipping regulations. Insert the battery if required or remove the
protective plastic tab before installing the RCT.
Sensor Back View
Teach
button
CR2032
battery
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the sensor from the back plate
by pressing the key on the lower edge of
the sensor body.
2. Use a precision flatblade screwdriver to
remove the old battery from the holder.
3. Insert a new battery with the positive
side (+) facing up and press in place.
4. Replace the back plate and snap it in
place.
Tests and Settings
Use the [Function] button and color LEDs to
navigate the Tests and Settings menu. The
[Function] button is on the side of the sensor
and the LEDs display through the right side of
solar panel.
•
Light Level Test (green LED)
•
Outdoor CO ₂ Calibration (red LED)
•
CO ₂ Calibration Setting (green and red
LEDs)
The menu times out after two minutes of inactivity.
Light Level Test
The Light Level Test quantifies the amount of energy produced by the
solar cells and confirms a good installation location.
1. Press and hold the [Function] button until the green LED is displayed.
Release the button to enter the menu and display the first item, the
blinking green LED.
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2. Press and hold the [Function] button again until the green LED stops
blinking. The green LED then repeats a number of blinks according to
the detected light level. The sensor reevaluates the light level every
two seconds.
Blinks Ambient Light
Lux (Footcandles)
Time to Fully
Charge Discharge Time
0 <50 (<5) Non-operational N/A
1 50–100 (5–9) Operational N/A
2 100–200 (9–19) 32 hours 72 hours
3 200–400 (19–37) 16 hours 72 hours
4 400–800 (37–74) 8 hours 72 hours
5 >1000 (>93) 4 hours 72 hours
About Calibration
The sensor must be calibrated to establish an ambient air baseline
measurement in order to provide optimal performance and accurate
readings. It can be calibrated using an outdoor environment or by
enabling Automatic Background Calibration (ABC). The default
calibration setting is enabled ABC.
Note: If ABC is enabled, you do not need to run the Outdoor CO ₂
Calibration. If you calibrate the sensor outdoors, the ABC option
should be disabled, see CO ₂ Calibration Setting.
Outdoor CO₂Calibration
The sensor can be calibrated outdoors to establish a baseline
measurement.
To use the outdoor calibration method:
1. Place the sensor outdoors, out of direct sunlight in air above 0ºC
(32ºF) for at least 20 minutes. Avoid areas where people linger so
readings are not affected.
2. Press and hold the [Function] button until the green LED starts
blinking.
3. Press the [Function] button to cycle through the menu of color LEDs
and stop when the red LED blinks.
4. Press and hold the [Function] button until the LED stops blinking to
select Outdoor CO2Calibration.
The sensor assigns the value of 420ppm (outdoor air) to the lowest
CO2value recorded since its last calibration cycle. The green LED
blinks for five seconds and stops when calibration is complete.
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CO₂Calibration Setting
The sensor provides an Automatic Background Calibration (ABC) option
that can be set indoors. ABC is enabled by default.
ABC is a feature that measures the lowest level of CO2that occurs over a
three-week period to establish an ambient air baseline and assign the
value 420 ppm to this lowest value.
The ABC feature works best where the monitored space is periodically
unoccupied for eight hours or more at least once in a typical three-week
period. If the monitored space is occupied 24/7 or is an industrial or
greenhouse operation where CO2levels may be elevated over long
periods of time, then the ABC feature should be disabled.
To set the calibration option:
1. Press and hold the [Function] button until the green LED starts
blinking.
2. Press the [Function] button to cycle through the menu of color LEDs
and stop when the green and red LEDs blink.
3. Press and hold the [Function] button until the LEDs stop blinking to
select CO2Calibration Setting.
4. Press and release the [Function] button to cycle through menu until
your target setting displays.
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Green LED blinks: enable ABC
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Red LED blinks: disable ABC
5. Press and hold the [Function] button to save the setting.
Current CO₂Value
2,600
2,200
1,600
1,200
800
400
5
6
8
10
15
20
25
30
Unacceptable
Poor
Under Ventilated
Marginal
Indoor Optimal
Outside Levels
CO! Concentration Ventiliation Rate (cfm/person)
The current CO2value is shown as a
sequence of blinking LEDs. To get a
reading of the current value:
1. Press the [Function] button. The
LEDs blink in sequence to indicate
the current value.
2. Add the number of color blinks
together for a total, where a single
blink represents:
•
Green = 500 ppm/blink
•
Blue = 100 ppm/blink
•
Red = 25 ppm/blink
3. For example:
•
2 green blinks = 1,000 ppm
•
3 blue blinks = 300 ppm
•
2 red blinks = 50 ppm, for a total CO2= 1,350 ppm.
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The chart illustrates CO2concentration and how values correspond to
ventilation rates (2,600=Red; 1,500=Yellow; 400=Green).
Note: The sensor automatically corrects for altitude. Pressure
compensation is factored into CO2readings using 3% for every
300 m (1000ft).
Current General Range
The sensor blinks a color LED every 15 seconds to indicate the current
general range of CO2.
•
Green = less than 800 ppm (good ventilation and air quality)
•
Blue = 800 to 1,400 ppm (marginal ventilation and air quality)
•
Red = greater than 1,400 ppm (low ventilation and potentially poor
air quality)
Transmission Intervals
Sufficient ambient light levels ensure a sustained power source for
transmissions. Transmission intervals are determined by ambient light
levels, rate of measurement change, and the amount of power stored in
the sensor as follows:
•
If the measured temperature change between the current sample
and the last transmitted value is greater than 0.6°C (1.1°F), the
sensor transmits immediately.
•
If the relative humidity (RH) change between the current sample and
the last transmitted value is greater than 3%, the sensor transmits
immediately.
•
For levels 1 and 2, the CO2sample rate value is derived from three
consecutive readings averaged with the previous transmitted value.
•
For level 3, only the three readings taken during the current sample
are averaged.
Level Ambient Light
Lux (Footcandle)
Temp/RH
Rate CO2Sample Rate
1 > 200 lux (18.5 fc) 16 sec 300 sec (5 min)
2 < 200 lux (18.5 fc) 32 sec 600 sec (10 min)
3 < 50 lux (4.6 fc) for 24 hrs. 64 sec 1,200 sec (20 min)
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Compliance
For complete regulatory compliance information, see the Wireless CO₂Sensor datasheet at
echoflexsolutions.com.
FCC Compliance
Echoflex Wireless CO₂Sensor
(For any FCC matters):
Echoflex Solutions, Inc.
3031 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
[phone]
echoflexsolutions.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept
any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Any modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved by
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the product.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Contains FCC ID: SZV-STM300U
ISED Compliance
This device contains a license-exempt transmitter/receiver that complies with Innovation,
Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Contains IC ID: 5713A-STM300U
Conformité ISDE
Cet appareil contient un émetteur/récepteur conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISDE) applicables aux appareils radio exempt de licence.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire d'interférences.
2. L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter toute interférence, même si l'interférence est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Contient ID IC: 5713A-STM300U
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