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Indoor Air Quality Sensor TR50 User Guide...
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• Address setting should be done on the device (as per required protocols) before connecting it to any controller. (Refer Configuration chapter for detailed information). • The TVOC parameter take at least 48 hours to stablize once the TR50 device is power up. (Refer operations chapter for detailed information).
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO TR50 ............1 Introduction..............................1 Dimensions..............................2 Intended audience and assumed knowledge ................2 Specification ............................... 2 System Architecture ..........................3 Ordering Information ..........................3 CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION................4 Important Safety Information and Installation Precautions ..........4 Before Installation ..........................
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Firmware download of TR50 (Plant controller) ............... 62 Firmware Download of TR50 (Unitary controller) ............66 Firmware Download of Sylk via Niagara................68 Firmware Download of TR50 via CPO (Modbus, BACnet and Sylk)......70 CHAPTER 6 - CORRECTION AND CALIBRATION........73 Sensor Offset ............................73 Temperature and Humidity Standard ..................
CHAPTER CHAPTER INTRODUCTION TO TR50 1.1 Introduction The TR50 IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) Sensor is an advanced, configurable device for commercial buildings. It monitors 5 parameters • Temperature (T) • Relative Humidity (RH) • Carbon Dioxide (CO • Particular Matter (PM1.O, PM2.5 and PM10) •...
1.3 Intended audience and assumed knowledge This User Guide provides information about the Getting Started, Configuration details, and Operations of the TR50 IAQ Sensor to the system integrator, technicians, and end-users. All the electrical engineers and technicians working with the product must have basic training on HVAC Sensors, Smart sensors, and Room Controllers and their application.
1.5 System Architecture There are many flexible ways a TR50 IAQ Sensor can be integrated into a BMS as shown below: Engineering Tool BMS Supervisor BACnet IP Plant Controller Plant Controller Unitary Controller U it y Unitary Controller Unitary MS/TP...
All outdoor wiring must be equipped with adequately grounded and listed signal circuit protectors, which must comply with local, applicable codes. Never install wiring or equipment while standing in water. TR50 - User Guide...
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and the product to ensure the product is suitable for your application. 3. TR50 IAQ Sensor must be installed and mounted only by authorized and trained personnel. 4. When performing any work (installation, mounting, start-up), all manufacturer instructions, particularly the Mounting Instructions (31-00566M-01), are to be observed.
2.2 Steps to Install TR50 Sensor 1. Switch OFF the power supply before initiating the TR50 IAQ Sensor installation. 2. Loosen the bottom screw by turning it anticlockwise with the help of a screwdriver.
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4. Pull the cables through the junction box and do wiring. Refer Wiring Connections section for wiring details. Solid Wire (Strongly Recommended) Stranded Wire (Alternative) 5. Fix the wall plate with the help of two screws to the Junction box. TR50 - User Guide...
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6. Attach the front unit to the wall plate, making sure the latches on each side are well matched. 7. Tighten the bottom screw to fix the front unit and wall plate. 8. Switch ON the power supply to start IAQ TR50 Sensor device. TR50 - User Guide...
These distances also apply for shielded twisted pair. 2.2 Power Up the Sensor Device Once the TR50 IAQ Sensor device is installed and powered, the device gets started and shows firmware version number “x.x.x.x” as per the latest updated firmware and the parameter values are displayed on the LCD.
CHAPTER CHAPTER GETTING STARTED 3.1 Home Screen - User Interface The TR50 IAQ Sensor user interface contains 1. Touch Button 2. LED Status Color Ring 3. Parameter Description 4. Mono display Air Quality TR50 - User Guide...
3.1.1 Touch Button A Touch Button is available on the top of the TR50 IAQ Sensor device to change the parameters. Swipe the touch button or click left/right button to change the parameters. Touch Button 3.1.2 LED Ring Behavior / Indication The LED light behavior can be configured into two modes: •...
CfgAlarmTVOCHighLimit =500 CfgAlarmTVOCHighHigh Limit =1500. There will be time delay (default 60 seconds) to stabilize the change between different color. 3.1.3 Parameter Description The TR50 IAQ Sensor device will show 5 different parameter readings on the LCD display. TR50 - User Guide...
TVOC Total Volatile Organic Compound 3.1.4 Mono Display The Mono segment display on the TR50 IAQ Sensor is used to show the air quality sensor parameter values. 3.2 Display Parameter The Display Parameter of TR50 IAQ Sensor have 2 different modes •...
CONFIGURATION 4.1 Topologies used to connect TR50 IAQ Sensor To configure the TR50 IAQ Sensor, the device must be connected to plant or unitary controller. Before configuring the device, complete the dip switch configuration and connect the device to plant controller or unitary controller through RS-485 cables and connect your supervisor’s workstation (Laptop or PC) to the same...
DIP Switch (Protocol selection): The Sylk Bus protocol switch is set to OFF/ON for 1/2 address. DIP Switch (Address settings): For the Sylk Bus device address always configure “1,2,4 and 8” address. Do not configure “16 to 128” address. TR50 - User Guide...
Address: 7 Address:15 Address: 8 4.3 RS-485 Configuration 4.3.1 Pre-Requisites: • Power Source (24 VAC/VDC) to connect TR50 device and Plant controller/ Unitary controller • RS-485 cables • Plant controller/ Unitary controller Before configuring the device make sure the power supply is Switch OFF.
Default Max MAC: 30 4.4.3 BACnet Device Instance ID By default, the TR50 IAQ Sensor device will use MAC address as BACnet device instance to benefit initial device discovery process for TR50 commissioning. After TR50 device is discovered, commissioning engineer take the responsibility to assign a unique BACnet device instance across inter-network.
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<= PRESENT VALUE of cfgAlarmTempHig Limit<= PRESENT VALUE of cfgAlarmTempLowLimit <= PRESENT VALUE of cfgAlarmTempHighLimit<= CfgAlarmTempDeadband Analog F) <= PRESENT_VALUE of Value cfgAlarmTempDeadband C) <= PRESENT_VALUE of cfgAlarmTempDeadband CfgAlarmTempTimeDelay Analog 60(s) 0(s) <= PRESENT_VALUE of Value cfgAlarmTempTimeDelay TR50 - User Guide...
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Value 2: Off normal cfgAlarmHumiLimitEnable Multi State 1:Humidity Low Limit Value And High Limit Disable 2:Humidity Low Limit Enable 3:Humidity High Limit Enable 4:Humidity Low Limit And High Limit Enable cfgHumiSensorOffset Analog -10 to 10 Value TR50 - User Guide...
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3 minutes between the two times calibrations of written into TR50, and less than this interval writing operation will cause failure. 2. TR50 can only accept the sensor offset value which meets requirement that CO sensor reading + offset value > 400 ppm...
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3: Over highhigh limit CfgAlarmPM2.5LimitEnable Multi 1:PM2.5 High Limit And State High High Limit Disable Value 2:PM2.5 High Limit Enable 3:PM2.5 High High Limit Enable 4:PM2.5 High Limit And High High Limit Enable CfgPM1.0SensorOffset Analog Value CfgPM10SensorOffset Analog Value TR50 - User Guide...
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0(ug/m3) <= PRESENT VALUE of cfgAlarmTVOCDead band CfgAlarmTVOCTimeDelay Analog 60(s) 0 <= PRESENT Value VALUE of cfgAlarmTVOCTime Delay CfgTVOCSensorOffset Analog Value SS_MV_OutOfRange_TVOC Multi State 1: Normal Value 2: Over high limit 3: Over highhigh limit TR50 - User Guide...
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60(s) 0 <= PRESENT VALUE of cfgAlarmAQITimeDelay CfgAlarmAQILimitEnable Multi State Value 1: AQI Moderate Limit And Unhealthy Limit Disable 2: AQI Moderate Limit Enable 3: AQI Unhealthy Limit Enable 4: AQI Moderate And Unhealthy Limit Enable TR50 - User Guide...
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Bit 5 For TR50-3D, cfgIsDisplayed_AQI - Bit 0 cfgIsDisplayed_Temp - Bit 1 cfgIsDisplayed_Humi - Bit 2 cfgIsDisplayed_CO2 - Bit 3 cfgLedRingLcdEnable Binary Value 0: Off 1: On CfgLedRingColorOption Multi State 1: Color mode Value 2: Neutral mode TR50 - User Guide...
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Value 2:cfgOutOfRangeAlarm IndicatorEnable 3:cfgSensorFailureAlarm IndicatorEnable 4:cfgOutOfRangeAlarm IndicatorEnable && cfgSensorFailureAlarm IndicatorEnable 4.4.5.9 BACnet Configuration Points Default Point Name BACnet Instance Read/Write Type Range Value MstpHeaderCrcErrCount Analog Value MstpDataCrcErrCount Analog Value CfgIsMstpBadCrcClear Binary Value 0: Uncleared 1: Cleared TR50 - User Guide...
Binary Value 0: Disable 1: Enable 4.4.6 Configure TR50 Bacnet Device via Niagara Follow the below steps to configure the TR50 Bacnet device in Niagara: Step 1. Add a BacnetNetwork. Step 2. Navigate to Config > Drivers and double-click on BacnetNetwork.
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Step 4. Click Ok to discover the device. Step 5. Drag and drop the TR50 device to the database or select the TR50 device and click Add. The Add dialog box appears. Step 6. Change the device ID and name as required and click Ok.
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Follow the below steps to change the Min and Max device instance ranges: Step 1. Navigate to BacnetNetwork > HonBacnetDeviceConfig and open the AX property sheet of HonBacnetDeviceConfig. Step 2. Set the required Min and Max ID range and click Save. TR50 - User Guide...
Step 5. Click Add Sylk Device and select the required wall module type. The Add Sylk Device dialog box appears. In the Device Type list, click the required TR50 wall module variant. Step 6. Step 7. In the Templates list, select a template based on the requirement.
4.4.8 BACnet Controller Compatibility of TR50 BACnet MS/TP controller compatibility is shown in the below table. Data Firmware Product Name OS Number Notes Communication Download CIPer 30 WEB-C3036EPVBNH BEATS Optimizer IP VAV WEB-VA75I24NM BEATS Optimizer MSTP VAV WEB-VA75M24NM BEATS Optimizer IP...
The default for the first startup is Auto Baud rate.This detection process will last 5 minutes after TR50 start to detect there is data communication from Modbus master. If there is no right baud rate matched during this 5 minutes, TR50 will work as the last-detected baud rate, or default to 19200 bps 4.5.1.2 Manual Baud Rate...
CO2 written into TR50, and less than this interval writing operation will cause failure. 2. TR50 can only accept the CO2 sensor offset value which meets requirement that CO2 sensor reading + offset value > 400 ppm...
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Bit 1 cfgIsDisplayed_Humi - Bit 2 cfgIsDisplayed_CO2 - Bit 3 cfgIsDisplayed_PM2.5 - Bit 4 cfgIsDisplayed_TVOC - Bit 5 For TR50-3D, cfgIsDisplayed_AQI - Bit 0 cfgIsDisplayed_Temp - Bit 1 cfgIsDisplayed_Humi - Bit 2 cfgIsDisplayed_CO2 - Bit 3 TR50 - User Guide...
Input Humidi sign Error code: time ty_Failu 0: no fault reAlarm int16 detected 12: commu nication_ failure Device Input CO2_ sign Error code: time Failure 0: no fault Alarm int16 detected 12: commu nication_ failure fail_storage TR50 - User Guide...
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Range int16 limit 3: Over highhigh limit Device Hold 2204 TVOC 1: Normal time OutOf 2: Over high Range int16 limit 3: Over highhigh limit Device Hold 2205 AQILevel 1: Good time 2: Moderate int16 3:Unhealthy TR50 - User Guide...
4.5.6 Configure TR50 Modbus Device via Niagara Follow the below steps to configure the TR50 Modbus device in Niagara: Step 1. Add a ModbusAsyncNetwork. Step 2. Navigate to Config > Drivers > ModbusAsyncNetwork, double-click the HonModbusDeviceConfig, and open the AX Property Sheet view.
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Select the Hon Modbus Device Manager from the top right corner and click Discover. The Device is discovered. Step 7. Drag and drop the TR50 device to database or select the TR50 device and click Add. The Add dialog box appears. TR50 - User Guide...
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Step 8. Set the ping address to Decimal and 122, and click Ok. Step 9. The device gets added to the database. TR50 - User Guide...
In Channel name, select a Modbus channel. Step 9. Click Create. The TR50 sensor is created. Follow the below steps to create a Modbus device TR50 sensor datapoints: The Modbus datapoints supports four datapoints namely Coil, Discrete Input, Holding Register, and Input Register. Step 1.
4.5.8 Modbus RTU Controller Compatibility of TR50 The below table shows the Modbus controller compatibility of TR50. Data Firmware Product Name OS Number Notes Communication Download CIPer 30 WEB-C3036EPVBNH BEATS Optimizer IP VAV WEB-VA75I24NM BEATS Optimizer MSTP WEB-VA75M24NM BEATS Optimizer IP...
4.6.1.1 Sensor Reading Steps to obtain Sensor Reading: Step 1. Navigate to Palette < Sylk < Slyk Devices < TR5X. Step 2. Drag-Drop the TR50 Parameters linked with the devices into the IRM Periodic Program wire sheet. TR50 - User Guide...
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If the commission has to be done via Beats controller, then the user has to Teach Full Application To Controller. Step 4. Once the commission is successful, the parameters in the wire sheet will present the sensor values as shown below. TR50 - User Guide...
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1. TR50 can detect the alarm locally and the alarm value can be given to the controller. 2. User can disable the local alarm in the TR50 and then write the alarm value from the controller to the TR50. The second scenario will be useful when there is more than one device in a single zone.
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From the Palette drag-drop the Sensor Alarm to the wire sheet and click Below Sensor Alarm Parameter shows the value coming from the TR50 Step 5. into the controller. By using the sensor alarm parameter user can know the alarm status in the TR50 device. TR50 - User Guide...
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Follow the below steps to write the alarm value from the controller to the TR50: Step 1. Double click on the TR50 Sensor Parameter. Step 2. On the Property sheet navigate to Sylk Config Data and expand tR5xConfig. Step 3.
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Drag-drop the Controller Alarm from the Palette into the wire sheet and Step 4. click OK. Step 5. Select and copy the TR50 Sensor Parameter link. Step 6. Double click the Controller Alarm and paste the link under Sylk Parameter.
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Step 8. Link the Controller Alarm to the added slot. By the above process, user can write back the alarm value into the TR50 from the controller. Based on the values the LED will blink red, yellow, and green. 4.6.1.3 Sensor Failure The sensor failure monitors the current state of the sensors.
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Note: Make sure the sylk device is same in the sensor failure as per the parameter. When there is a physical failure in the CO sensor, this sensor failure functional block will report the state in the application. TR50 - User Guide...
4.6.2 Configure the TR50 Sylk device via CPO Steps to configure the TR50 Sylk device in CPO studio: Step 1. Connect the controller to the workstation and open CPO Studio. Step 2. Create the project and select Terminal Assignment. ...
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Select the template and right click to Edit Properties. Step 5. Under Edit Properties, user can configure Sensor Threshold Step 6. Configuration and Wall Module Configuration. Wall Module configuration is about the LED and display parameters as shown below. TR50 - User Guide...
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Sensor Threshold Configuration is about sensors alarming related parameters. Step 7. Once the configuration is done, Right click on the controller and select Generate Binaries. Step 8. Close the tab once the Generate Binaries is successful. TR50 - User Guide...
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Open the CPO online tool and discover the controller. Step 10. Once the controller is discovered select the controller and download the binaries. Step 11. From the local folder select the controller binaries and click OK. TR50 - User Guide...
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Step 12. After few seconds the download will be successful. Step 13. Once the application is successful, select the datapoints and user can write, configure the sensor parameters. TR50 - User Guide...
4.6.3 Sylk Controller Compatibility of TR50 The below table shows the Sylk controller compatibility of TR50. Data Firmware Product Name OS Number Notes Communication Download CIPer 30 WEB-C3036EPVBNH BEATS Optimizer IP VAV WEB-VA75I24NM BEATS Optimizer MSTP WEB-VA75M24NM BEATS Optimizer IP...
11 for more details. 5.2 TVOC Sensor Reading • When the TR50 device is powered up out of the box, it takes at least 48 hours to stabilize the TVOC sensor without power interruption, • In addition, whenever the device is powered off, the TVOC sensor needs some time to baseline its data.
6. LED ring will stay with White ON. 7. Click middle button once within 5 seconds. 8. LED ring will be White ON and LCD display "0000" (Only for TR50-5D and TR50-3D) 9. Wait until the device run "Reset to Factory Default" and then reboot.
5.6 Firmware Download of TR50 via Niagara 5.6.1 Firmware download of TR50 (Plant controller) The plant controller can be integrated with the TR50 device using Bacnet and Modbus networks. Follow the below steps to download the TR50 firmware on a plant controller connected to the Bacnet network: Step 1.
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Step 5. The download process starts, and the firmware download is successful. Step 6. The smart sensor is updated with the latest firmware version. Note: In TR50, the firmware download works for peripheral and BLE downloads. TR50 - User Guide...
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Follow the below steps to download the TR50 firmware on a plant controller connected to the Modbus network: Step 1. Navigate to the Hon Modbus Device Manager view. Step 2. Select the smart sensor device from the database and click Download Firmware.
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Step 5. The download process starts, and the firmware download is successful. Step 6. The smart sensor is updated with the latest firmware version. TR50 - User Guide...
5.6.2 Firmware Download of TR50 (Unitary controller) The Unitary controller can be integrated with the Modbus TR50 device using the Bacnet network. Follow the below steps to download the TR50 firmware on a unitary controller connected to the Bacnet network: Step 1.
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Step 5. The download process starts, and the firmware download is successful. Step 6. Check the periodic program available under the IRM program to verify the latest firmware version. TR50 - User Guide...
5.6.3 Firmware Download of Sylk via Niagara Follow the below steps to download the TR50 firmware on a unitary controller connected to the Sylk network: Step 1. Navigate to HonBacnet Device Manager and select the controller in the database. Step 2.
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Step 3. Choose the TR50 firmware files from the folder and click Open. Step 4. The firmware download process will start and the firmware will be downloaded after few minutes. TR50 - User Guide...
5.7 Firmware Download of TR50 via CPO (Modbus, BACnet and Sylk) Follow the below steps to download the TR50 firmware on CPO tool connected to the Modbus network: Step 1. On the left pane, under BACnet Devices, select a CPO-MSTP VAV or IP- VAV controller where the field device is connected.
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The download does not begin if an unsupported firmware file is selected. If multiple devices are selected for the bulk download, then the download will occur sequentially not parallel. Follow the below steps to download the TR50 firmware on CPO tool connected to the BACnet network: Step 1.
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Follow the below steps to download the TR50 firmware on CPO tool connected to Sylk device: Step 1. On the left pane, under Sylk Devices, select the field device whose firmware is needed to be downloaded. Step 2. On the tool menu bar, click Controller > Firmware Download.
CHAPTER CHAPTER CORRECTION AND CALIBRATION This chapter provide TR50 sensor offset functionality and sensor calibration information. 6.1 Sensor Offset The sensor offsets allow the user to fine tune each sensor reading to match their known good instrument reading. TR50 provide the following sensor offset configuration items,...
TR50 offers manual temperature and humidity sensor correction options. After the TR50 device is powered on for more than 60 mintues, record the temperature and humidity value continuously for the next 30 minutes, then use the synchronous average value for correction with offset parameters.
TVOC sensor value will be stable to more accuracy at least 48 hours power on. TR50 offers manual TVOC sensor correction options. After the TR50 device is powered on for more than 30 mintues, record the TVOC value continuously for the next 30 minutes, then use the synchronous average value for correction with offset parameters.
IAQ Sensor data. Depending on the environment, maintenance is done every 3 to 6 months. Public places with a high concentration of dust, dry seasons, pollen seasons, and poor environmental cleanliness can shorten maintenance. General maintenance includes: Cleaning the TR50 IAQ Sensor using a vacuum cleaner to remove dust inside. 7.2 Troubleshooting If a fault occurs in a typical use environment, see the below troubleshooting table.
Humidity and CO 7.3 Error Code 7.3.1 Error Code With Display In case of any sensor failure alarm for TR50-5D and TR50-3D, the display will show the sensor name and Err, until the user change it manually. For example, in PM2.5 case of PM2.5 sensor failure, the display will show the error code as Err...
• Neutral Mode: Indicates White LED ring (Blink) with Error Code. 7.3.2 Error Code Without Display In case of any sensor failure alarm for TR50-5N and TR50-3N, LED ring will blink as per color and neutral modes. The below figure indicates the Error Code for Color mode and Neutral Mode.
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 caused by undesired operation. TR50 - User Guide...
8.3 Power Supply Guidelines and Requirements TR50 IAQ Sensor uses 24 VAC/VDC power from a UL Listed Class- 2 transformer or IEC 61558 listed transformer. WARNING: TR50 is a half-wave rectifier device. If we connect it with another half-wave rectifier device or use the same transformer, TR50 risks being damaged by short with "C COM GND"...
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