by Uni-Line®
by Uni-Line®
PS-R-02
Indoor Temperature Sensor
Installation and Operation Manual
The PerfectSense™ PS-R-02 Indoor Sensor is designed to sense temperature
at remote indoor locations and send this information to the PerfectSense
Thermostat. This sensor can be used with the PS4000 and PS5000
thermostat models. The sensor can be used as a stand alone sensor or as
part of an averaging network. Once a sensor is connected to the thermostat,
the thermostat's built-in sensor is no longer used. The thermostat's installer
set-up parameters should be modified to tell the thermostat that a remote
indoor temperature sensor is being used. The temperature reading on the
thermostat's display will be the temperature at the remote sensor location.
Please take time to read and understand these instructions as proper
installation of the PS-R-02 will ensure an accurate and reliable
temperature sensor.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – Turn off power
at the main power source by unscrewing fuse
or switching circuit breaker to the OFF position
before installing, removing, or cleaning this
thermostat/sensor.
WARNING: FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD – This
device should be installed by a qualified
service technician with due regard for safety
as improper installation could result in a fire
and electric shock hazard.
WARNING: FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD – This is
a 24V AC low-voltage thermostat. Do not install
on voltages higher than 30V AC.
• Do not switch system to cool if the temperature is below 50°F (10°C).
This can damage your cooling system and may cause personal injury.
• Do not short (jumper) across terminals on the gas valve or at the system
control to test installation. This will damage the thermostat and void
the warranty.
• All wiring must conform to local and national building and electrical
codes and ordinances.
• Use this thermostat and sensor only as described in the manual.
OVERVIEW
The PS-R-02 temperature sensor includes the sensor with lead wires
attached. It is secured to an indoor wall surface using screws. The PS-R-02
temperature sensor is connected to a thermostat as an external sensor.
The thermostat must be configured appropriately.
When installing this product:
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them could damage
the product or cause a hazardous condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the product to make
sure the product is suitable for your application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service technician.
4. After installation is complete, check out the product operation as
provided in these instructions.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD – Can cause electrical
shock or equipment damage. Disconnect power
supply before connecting wiring.
SET-UP
Mount the sensor about 4.92 ft (1.5m) above the floor where there is
good air circulation so it can measure true indoor ambient temperature.
Be sure the mounting surface is flat and the wire distance between the
PS-R-02 and the thermostat is less than 19.69 ft (6m), Figure 1.
YES
NO
5FEET
NO
1.5METERS
NO
Figure 1. Typical locations for indoor sensor
Make sure there is good air circulation and average temperature at the
chosen location. Avoid the following locations because they can introduce
errors in sensor measurements, see Figure 1.
Hot areas caused by:
• Concealed pipes or ducts
• Drafts from fireplaces or other heat sources
• Convection or radiant heat from the sun or electrical equipment
Cold areas caused by:
• Concealed pipes or ducts
• Drafts from doors or windows
• Unheated areas on the other side of the wall location
Dead air areas:
• Behind doors, furniture and curtains
• In corners and alcoves
Mark the area on the location selected for attaching the sensor. Use the
screw holes in the back plate as a template.
1.5 in.(38mm)
2.16 in.(55mm)
1.41 in.(36mm)
Figure 2. Dimensions
WIRING
CAUTION: ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE (NOISE) HAZARD
Can cause erratic temperature readings and
system operation.
Keep wiring at least one foot away from large inductive loads such as;
motors, line starters, lighting ballasts and large power distribution panels.
Use shielded cable to reduce interference when rerouting is not possible.
Make certain the wiring connections are secure.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD – Can cause electrical
shock or equipment damage. Disconnect power
supply before connecting wiring.
Wiring must comply with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations.
Wire the PS-R-02 indoor sensor to S1 and S2 terminals on the thermostat.
If the lead wire provided is not long enough (9.48 ft [3 m]), run a color-
coded, 18 gauge 2-wire to the mounting location, refer to Figure 3. Pigtail
wiring may be used.
Push excess wire back into the hole. Plug the hole using nonhardening
caulk, putty or insulation to prevent drafts from affecting performance.
Remove PS-R-02 cover. Mount the PS-R-02 to the wall or junction box
using the screws and anchors provided. Level the PS-R-02 for appearance
only. The sensor functions correctly even when not level. Reinstall the
PS-R-02 cover.
C
R
PS-R-02
1
2
3
S1 S2 C R RC
W W2
1. Power supply - Provide a way to disconnect and
provide overload protection as required.
2. If more than one PS-R-02 remote sensor is required,
refer to Figure 4.
3. Wires must have a cable separate from the
thermostat cable.
Figure 3. Wiring a single PS-R-02 sensor
PS-R-02
2
PS-R-02 PS-R-02
S1 S2 C R RC
PS-R-02 PS-R-02 PS-R-02
2
PS-R-02 PS-R-02 PS-R-02
S1 S2 C R RC
PS-R-02 PS-R-02 PS-R-02
1. Sensors must be arranged in this configuration to
operate correctly.
2. Wires must have a cable separate from the
thermostat cable.
Figure 4. Wiring multiple PS-R-02 sensors
OPERATION
Once installed and the Thermostat Installer Setup Number 0340 is set to
3 for indoor mounting, the inside temperature can be displayed on the
thermostat.
TUE
AM
Room
Running As SCHED
Outside
Set To
SYSTEM
HEAT
MORE
SCHED
HOLD
CLOCK
SCREEN
Figure 5. PS4000 display
SPECIFICATIONS
Mounting
38mm spaced
Sensor
10K ohm NTC type II
Operating temperature
-40°F to 170°F (-40°C to 80°C)
Display range
32°F to 99°F (0°C to 37°C)
Sensor accuracy
+/- 1.5°F at 77°F (25°C)
Operating relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions
Indoor sensor with 9.84 ft (3m) leadwires
2.16 in (55m) wide, 2.95 in (75mm) high,
1.5 in (38mm) deep
Transmitter power
<0.1 watt
Warranty
5 Years
CHECKOUT
The PS-R-02 indoor temperature sensor converts indoor ambient
temperature to a resistance that the thermostat can interpret.
The PS-R-02 has a negative temperature coefficient (NTC), which means
that resistance decreases as the temperature increases. Refer to Tables 1
and 2, Sensor resistance at room temperature.
With an accurate thermometer [+/- 1°F (0.5°C)] measure the temperature
at the sensor location, allowing time for the thermometer to stabilize
before reading.
To verify sensor resistance, remove one wire from the PS-R-02 remote
sensor. Use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance across the sensor.
Then verify the sensor accuracy with the temperature/resistance in
Table 1 or 2. Any difference in the temperature readings may be offset
using the thermostat's settings.
CALIBRATION
The PS-R-02 indoor sensor is calibrated at the factory and cannot be
recalibrated in the field.
Table 1. Sensor resistance at room temperature - °F
Room
Temperature
℉
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Y2 Y G
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
1
PS-R-02
Table 2. Sensor resistance at room temperature - °C
Room
Temperature
℃
-21
-20
1
-19
-18
-17
-16
-15
-14
-13
-12
-11
-10
-9
-8
-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FAN
7
AUTO
8
9
10
11
12
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Ohms of
Room
Ohms of
Room
Ohms of
Resistance
Temperature
Resistance
Temperature
Resistance
℉
℉
88610
44
23394
89
7471
86041
45
22760
90
7307
83266
46
22146
91
7107
80679
47
21565
92
6954
78068
48
21006
93
6783
74850
49
20548
94
6645
72214
50
19914
95
6481
70705
51
19395
96
6318
68855
52
18881
97
6185
66584
53
18388
98
6040
64620
54
17904
99
5917
62636
55
17432
100
5764
60723
56
16983
101
5649
58858
57
16553
102
5522
57092
58
16124
103
5426
55351
59
15696
104
5314
53744
60
15310
105
5184
52229
61
14923
106
5075
50603
62
14536
107
4940
49087
63
14160
108
4834
47619
64
13801
109
4719
46202
65
13475
110
4626
44825
66
13110
111
4519
43553
67
12831
112
4430
42308
68
12504
113
4324
41098
69
12154
114
4230
39901
70
11868
115
4153
38757
71
11556
116
4066
37640
72
11300
117
3992
36568
73
11001
118
3901
35538
74
10760
119
3821
34548
75
10478
120
3724
33603
76
10259
121
3660
32670
77
10000
122
3589
31762
78
9736
123
3490
30865
79
9518
124
3420
31014
80
9267
125
3343
29200
81
9064
126
3279
28455
82
8828
127
3206
27667
83
8636
128
3146
26853
84
8409
129
3076
26145
85
8242
130
3026
25396
86
8049
131
2970
24717
87
7835
132
2893
24043
88
7661
133
2832
Ohms of
Room
Ohms of
Room
Ohms of
Resistance
Temperature
Resistance
Temperature
Resistance
℃
℃
105084
13
17312
47
4014
99077
14
16510
48
3862
93449
15
15751
49
3716
88175
16
15030
50
3588
83229
17
14347
51
3443
78590
18
13698
52
3315
74238
19
13083
53
3192
70152
20
12499
54
3075
66316
21
11944
55
2963
62712
22
11416
56
2855
59325
23
10916
57
2752
24
10440
58
2653
56141
25
10000
59
2558
53147
50330
26
9556
60
2467
47679
27
9147
61
2380
45184
28
8757
62
2297
42833
29
8386
63
2216
40619
30
8033
64
2139
38533
31
7697
65
2065
36565
32
7377
66
1994
34710
33
7072
67
1926
32960
34
6781
68
1861
31308
35
6503
69
1798
29748
36
6239
70
1737
28276
37
5987
71
1679
26884
38
5746
72
1623
25570
39
5516
73
1569
24327
40
5297
74
1518
23152
41
5088
75
1468
22040
42
4888
76
1420
20988
43
4697
77
1374
19993
44
4514
78
1330
19050
45
4340
79
1287
18158
46
4173
80
1246
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