Siemens RAB20 Series Owner's manual

RAB20 Series
Technical Instructions
Document No. 155-526P25
ET RAB-2
March 2, 2007
Two-pipe Fan Coil Room
Thermostat with Automatic
Changeover
RAB20.1
Description Two-wire, gas diaphragm-based fan coil room thermostat for heating or cooling
systems with two-pipe fan coil applications.
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Automatic changeover
Manual, three-speed fan switch
Fan release function
Dual setpoint temperature scale
Two-point control algorithm (On/Off)
24 to120 Vac, 277 Vac operating voltage
Two mounting styles: electrical wall box or drywall
Wall plate adapter (ARG70) included with electrical wall box mount styles
Application The RAB20… is used in heating or cooling systems with external automatic
changeover devices (aquastats) to maintain the selected room temperature.
Typically used in commercial, high-rise and light industrial buildings in conjunction with:
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•Fans
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Zone valves
Thermal valves
Aqua sensors (changeover sensors, provided by others)
Product Numbers See Table 1.
Accessory ARG70 Wall box adapter
Technical Design The RAB20… fan coil room thermostat is based on a two-wire, gas diaphragm
technology.
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Technical Instructions RAB20 Series Two-pipe Fan Coil Room Thermostat
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Operation
Heating Mode
If the room temperature falls below the selected setpoint, the heating contact is closed.
Cooling Mode If the room temperature rises over the selected setpoint, the cooling contact is closed.
Fan Speed The fan control speed can be controlled two ways:
•Manually, using the three-speed fan switch on the thermostat cover for continuous
operation. (Low), (Medium), (High).
•Automatically, by switching to the selected fan speed using the thermostat for
controlled operation. Prior to commissioning, the jumper position corresponding to
the thermostat function must be selected.
There are three jumper position choices on the printed circuit board:
Fan Release Setting SR1
SR2
SR3
Select fan speed as continuous operation
Auto Fan is switched with the cooling valve
Auto Fan is switched with the heating valve
Ventilation When the ventilation function ( ) is selected (on the RAB20.1.. only), the heating and
cooling contacts are always open and the fan works at the selected speed.
Changeover Heating/cooling changeover is automatic, based on room temperature. Changeover is
achieved externally using an SPDT aqua sensor (not included) wired between
Terminals W, Y and the zone valve to change switch action.
Adjustments The required temperature can be selected by a rotating setpoint adjuster on the front of
the thermostat.
High and low setpoint limit stops can be engaged to limit temperature range.
Table 1. Product Numbers.
Mounting Style Product
Number Description
RAB20UW Heating or cooling; degrees Fahrenheit and
Celsius; two-pipe auto changeover
Electrical Wall
Box (with wall
box adapter) RAB20.1UW Heating or cooling; degrees Fahrenheit and
Celsius; two-pipe auto changeover; fan only
function
RAB20U Heating or cooling; degrees Fahrenheit and
Celsius; two-pipe auto changeover
Drywall
RAB20.1U Heating or cooling; degrees Fahrenheit and
Celsius; two-pipe auto changeover; fan only
function

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Warning/Caution Notations
WARNING: Personal injury, or loss of life may occur if you do
not perform a procedure as specified.
Specifications Operating voltage 24 to 120 Vac, 277 Vac
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Setpoint adjustment range 50°F to 85°F (10°C to 30°C)
Setpoint limit stops Adjustable
Switching differential (SD) ≤1.8°F (1°C), fixed
Switch rating 6A RES, 3.5A FLA, 12A LRA
Switch action Single-Pole, Double-Throw (SPDT)
Output 2-position (On/Off)
Weight 5 oz. (0.14 kg)
Dimensions 3.80 × 4.45 × 1.68 inches
(96.4 × 113.1 × 42.8 mm)
Color Ivory white with gray selector knobs
Ambient Conditions Operation
Temperature 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Relative humidity <95%
Transport/Storage
Temperature –4°F to 122°F (–20°C to 50°C)
Relative humidity <95%
Wiring Screw terminals for wires of 2 × 16 AWG
or 1 × 14 AWG
minimum 20 AWG
Housing Material Plastic
Enclosure rating NEMA1
Bellows Environmentally-friendly gas
Agency Certification Conforms to CE requirements
UL listed to 873 (E35918)
cUL listed to Canadian standard
C22.2 No. 24-93
Table 2. Control Valves.
Part Number Description Technical Instructions
SFA71U 24V NC
SFA11U 120V NC
SFA208V/25 208V NC
SFA277V/25 277V NC
155-521
FTA71 24V NC 155-109
599 Series Zone
Valves Two-way Three-way 155-320P25

Technical Instructions RAB20 Series Two-pipe Fan Coil Room Thermostat
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Mounting Locate the unit where the air temperature can be sensed as accurately as possible. Do
not mount in direct sunlight or near other heat or refrigeration sources.
Mounting height is approximately 60 inches (1.5 m) above the floor.
The unit can be fitted to most commercially available recessed conduit boxes or directly
on the wall.
Figure 1. Recommended Mounting Locations.
(Dimensions in Inches)
WARNING:
1. This unit can be installed by authorized personnel only.
2. The unit must be de-energized and the operating voltage checked
before opening.
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An ARG70 wall plate adapter (provided with electrical wall box mount models) must
be used to mount to a 2 × 4-inch or 4 × 4-inch electrical wall box.
An ARG70 wall plate adapter must be used to meet UL and cUL requirements.
The thermostat must be mounted on a flat wall.
All local electrical regulations must be complied with.
If there are thermostatic radiator valves in the reference room, set them to their fully
open position.
Installation
Required Tools
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•Pencil
Small, flat-blade screwdriver
1/4-inch drill bit
Drill motor
Small mallet
Setpoint Limit Stops
Adjustment To set limit stops, remove gray tabs located on the setpoint knob and position high and
low stops around the perimeter of knob as required. Each position on the setpoint dial is
1.8°F (1°C). See Figure 2.

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Drywall Mounting 1. Loosen the two screws at the bottom of thermostat.
2. Lift the bottom of the thermostat cover from the thermostat base and push up to
remove cover.
3. Remove sub-base from back of thermostat.
4. Using the sub-base (packed with thermostat) as a template, mark the hole locations
with a pencil.
5. Drill two 1/4-inch diameter holes for plastic wall anchors (provided).
6. Using a mallet, tap in the plastic wall anchors flush with wall.
7. Pull the wiring through the opening in the upper portion of the sub-base.
8. Level mounting plate.
9. Using the two wood screws provided, fasten sub-base to wall. Thermostat is not
position sensitive.
10. Pull the wiring through the sub-base.
11. Position thermostat housing over the two mounting lugs located at the top of the
sub-base and press down on cover until bottom lugs snap in place.
12. Terminate wires per wiring instructions on the inside of thermostat cover.
Optional: To set limit stops, remove gray tabs located on the setpoint knob and
position high and low stops around perimeter of knob as required. See Figure 2.
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Figure 2. Setpoint Limit Stops.
13. Place all thermostat switches in the “down” position to allow cover switch sliders to
fit over the switches.
14. Insert the top of the thermostat cover into the slots located on the top of the
thermostat and press down.
15. Tighten the two screws at the bottom of the thermostat.
16. Return selector switches to the normal position. Adjust setpoint dial to desired
setting.
The installation is now complete.

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4 × 4-inch Electrical Wall
Box Mounting An ARG70 wall plate adapter (provided with electrical wall box mount models) is
required to mount an RAB… thermostat to a 4 × 4-inch electrical wall box.
1. Loosen the two screws at the bottom of thermostat.
2. Lift the bottom of the thermostat cover from the thermostat base and push up to
remove cover.
3. Using the four screws provided, fasten wall box adapter (3) to plaster ring (2),
supplied by others.
4. Pull wires through plaster ring (2).
5. Flex adapter mask (4) and snap in place inside wall box adapter (3).
6. Fasten sub-base (5), included with thermostat, to wall box adapter assembly (3)
and (4) with the two screws provided.
7. Follow Drywall Mounting Steps 7 through 16.
The installation is now complete.
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Figure 3. 4 × 4-inch Electrical Wall Box Installation.
1 Electrical wall box
2 Plaster ring
3 Wall box adapter *
4 Adapter mask *
* Included with ARG70
5 Sub-base
6 Thermostat base
7 Thermostat cover

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2 × 4-inch Electrical Wall
Box Mounting An ARG70 wall plate adapter (provided with electrical wall box mount models) is
required to mount an RAB… thermostat to a 2 × 4-inch electrical wall box.
1. Loosen the two screws at the bottom of thermostat.
2. Lift the bottom of the thermostat cover from the thermostat base and push up to
remove cover.
3. Using the two screws provided, fasten wall box adapter (3) to plaster ring (2),
supplied by others.
4. Pull wires through plaster ring (2).
5. Flex adapter mask (4) and snap in place inside wall box adapter (3).
6. Fasten sub-base (5), included with thermostat, to wall box adapter assembly (3)
and (4) with the two screws provided.
7. Follow Drywall Mounting Steps 7 through 16.
The installation is now complete.
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Figure 4. 2 × 4-inch Electrical Wall Box Installation.
1 Electrical wall box
3 Wall box adapter *
4 Adapter mask *
* Included with ARG70
5 Sub-base
6 Thermostat base
7 Thermostat cover

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Maintenance The room thermostat is completely maintenance-free. If inoperable, replace entire unit.
WARNING:
High voltage. Disconnect power before servicing. Metal part is not
grounded.
Diagrams
N
L
M1
AS
N1
G3
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Y
I II III
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L
ZV
W
AS Aqua sensor (by others)
G1 Control output fan speed I
(Low)
G2 Control output fan speed II
(Medium)
G3 Control output fan speed III
(High)
L Operating voltage
M1 3-speed fan
N Neutral
N1 Room thermostat
W Valve output, heating
Y Valve output, cooling
ZV Zone valve
Figure 5. Wiring.
W
T[˚F]
ON
OFF SP
SD
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Heating Mode
Y
T[˚F]
ON
OFF SP
SD
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Cooling Mode
SD Switching differential
SP Room temperature
setpoint
T Room temperature
W Valve output signal
heating
Y Valve output signal
cooling
Figure 6. Operating.

RAB20 Series Two-pipe Fan Coil Room Thermostat Technical Instructions
Document Number 155-526P25
March 2, 2007
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. Other product or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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Dimensions
Dimensions in inches
(millimeters)
3.80
(96.4)
4.45
(113.1)
1.68
(42.8)
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Figure 7. RAB20… Unit.
1.18
(30)
0.66
(16.9)
2.56 (65)
1.97 (50)
0.51 (13)
2.56
(65)
0.51
(13)
1.18
(30)
1.38
(35)
0.46
(11.8)
1.00
(25.5)
3.9
(99)
3.38
(86)
Ø 0.14 (3.6)
Ø 0.25 (6.4)
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Figure 8. Base Plate.
0.91(23) 0.91(23)
0.91(23)0.91(23)
1.64(41.75)1.64(41.75)
4.72(120)
4.72(120)
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3.29(83.5)
0.33(8.5)
1.1(28)1.1(28)
1.17(29.6) 1.1(28)
1.18(30)1.18(30) 0.04(1)
1.1(28)1.1(28)
4.21(107)
4.21(107)
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Figure 9. ARG70.
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