Installation and Operation Instructions FT2630A Wireless Immersion Temperature Sensors For Water and Steam Applications AUTOMATION COMPONENTS, INC Version : 2.0 2305 Pleasant View Road I0000682 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 Page 1 of 4 www.workaci.com (888) 967-5224 1.88"2.25"3.20"5.25"5.78"Ø 0.19"1/2" NPTProcess ThreadBattery Positive TerminalInternal Link Button1/2" NPSMProcess Thread304 Stainless SteelMachined Thermowell304 Stainless Steel0.25" ProbeFT2630A-0x-SSFT2630A-0x AUTOMATION COMPONENTS, INC Version : 2.0 2305 Pleasant View Road I0000682 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 Page 2 of 4 www.workaci.com (888) 967-5224 General Description The FT2630 is a battery operated spread spectrum wireless immersion temperature sensor for fluid temperature applications. The sensor is encapsulated in a 0.25”O.D. 304 stainless steel probe. The sensor assembly has a ½” NPT fitting to be mounted into the thermowell. Thermowells with different materials are available for different fluid applications. ACI’s mesh network Series 2000 wireless sensors utilize reliable Spread Spectrum Radio technology. They can be installed easily in minutes eliminating hundreds of feet of wire and saving installation cost while reducing installation labor risks. The Series 2000 sensor Data-Link LED confirms the data transmission was received by the receiver for fast and reliable positioning of the sensor during installation. There is no need for special wireless installation equipment or tool. Together with the ACI Series 2000 receivers and controllers, the ACI wireless sensors can be used with any LON, BacNet, MODbus, or DDC control system or panel. The maximum radio transmission distance is dependent on the building type. The maximum open air transmission distance is one mile. In a typical commercial building with steel I-Beam construction, concrete floors with reinforcing rod, and metal stud walls, it can be expected that transmissions will penetrate vertically through floors and horizontally through 200 to 500 feet of walls, furniture and air. Installation Wireless sensors should be installed within 200 to 500 feet of the receiver. RR2552 signal repeaters can be installed as to increase transmission distance between sensors and receivers. CAUTION Observe battery polarity when installing battery. To select the proper sensor location, first install and power the receiver. To activate the sensor insert the battery observing the polarity. The mesh networked Series 2000 system does not require any additional wireless equipment to determine the proper location of the sensors. While the sensor is attempting to connect to the receiver the Data-Link LED will blink rapidly 8–10 times every 10 seconds. Once a connection has been established the Data-Link LED will blink once to indicate the data transmission has been received successfully. The Data-Link LED will continue to blink once for every data transmission. The data transmission rate is programmed into the sensor (normally 1 minute intervals). To manually initiate a data transmission press the push button switch located by the negative terminal of the battery. The immersion sensor probe must be installed into a thermowell. The thermowell should be mounted either horizontally or in a position to allow any condensation to drain. Use thermal compound to ensure effective heat transfer. Make sure the thermowell does not make contact with the inside wall of the pipe. Locate and record the sensor PC & ID numbers located on a label on the inside of the enclosure cover. The sensor has a Low Battery LED that will start to blink continuously when the battery voltage is low. A low battery signal is also sent to the receiver for remote indication that the battery should be replaced. If the battery is not replaced in approximately 2 months the battery voltage will become so low that the Low Battery and Data-Link LEDs will not blink. Replace the battery and the Data-Link LED will start blinking while the sensor is re-establishing communications with the receiver. ! AUTOMATION COMPONENTS, INC Version : 2.0 2305 Pleasant View Road I0000682 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 Page 3 of 4 www.workaci.com (888) 967-5224 PRECAUTIONS SENSORS, REPEATERS AND RECEIVERS SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • INSIDE METAL ENCLOSURE / PANEL • INSIDE OR IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO ELEVATOR SHAFT / ELEVATOR BANKS • IN FRONT OF OR IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO LARGE TREES OR LARGE BODY OF WATER TRANSMISSION DISTANCE AND PERFORMANCE WILL BE DRASTICALLY REDUCED. CAUTION DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IN ANY SAFETY RELATED APPLICATIONS WHERE HUMAN LIFE MAY BE AFFECTED. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Supply Voltage (1) Li/MnO2 3.0 VDC Battery, 1400 mAH (e.g. Duracell DL123A) RF Data Protocol IEEE 802.15.4-2003/2006 Operating Frequency 902-928 MHz Output Power +11 dBm Receiver Sensitivity -110 dBm Open Field Range One mile (line of sight) Data Transmission Interval 75 seconds (standard), 300 seconds (option) Temperature Accuracy ± 1°F Sensor Operating Range -40 to 200°F Enclosure Material ABS (standard), Polycarbonate (Nema 4X) Rating UL 94 5VA (standard), UL 94 HB (Nema 4X) Environment Operating Temperature 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C) Operating Humidity 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing) Approvals FCC WARRANTY SPECIFICATION The ACI Wireless Series is covered by ACI’s Two (2) Year Limited Warranty, which is located in the front of ACI’S SENSORS & TRANSMITTERS CATALOG or can be found on ACI’s web site: www.workaci.com. !! AUTOMATION COMPONENTS, INC Version : 2.0 2305 Pleasant View Road I0000682 Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 Page 4 of 4 www.workaci.com (888) 967-5224 2.56"4.53"2.23"1/2" NPTProcess ThreadBattery Positive TerminalInternal Link Button1/2" NPSMProcess Thread304 Stainless SteelMachined Thermowell304 Stainless Steel0.25" ProbeFT2630AE-0x-SSFT2630AE-0xNext >