Installation; Parts Included; Location Considerations - Johnson Controls TEC3000 Series Installation Manual

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Canada
This Class (B) digital apparatus meets all the requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe (B) respecte toutes
les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

Installation

Parts included

• One TEC3000 Series Thermostat Controller with integral
mounting base
• One installation instructions sheet

Location considerations

For networked models, locate the TEC3000 Series
Thermostat Controller:
• On a partitioning wall, approximately 5 ft (1.5 m) above
the floor in a location of average temperature, to allow
for vertical air circulation to the TEC
• Away from direct sunlight, radiant heat, outside walls,
outside doors, air discharge grills, stairwells, and from
behind doors
• Away from steam or water pipes, warm air stacks,
unconditioned areas (not heated or cooled), or sources
of electrical interference
• In a clear path between the integrated passive infrared
(PIR) occupancy sensor, if equipped, and the space it
monitors
For wireless models, also locate the thermostat controller:
• Outside of a recessed area, metal enclosure, or shelving
unit
• On the same building level as the other wireless devices
on the same personal area network (PAN)
• At least 2 in. (51 mm) away from any metal obstruction
• In the direct line of sight to other wireless devices on
the same PAN. Signal transmission is best if the path
between the TEC3000 and other wireless devices is
direct as possible. Line of sight is desirable but not
required. See Table 1 and Table 2 for the recommended
and maximum distances.
• Away from metal and large solid obstructions, that
includes equipment rooms and elevator shafts and
concrete or brick walls, between the TEC3000 and
the ZFR182x or ZFR183x Router/Repeater or ZFR Pro
Coordinator Radio
• Within range of two or more wireless devices on the
same PAN. Redundancy in the layout provides the best
reliability in wireless installations
• At least 20 ft (6 m) from a microwave oven
For integrated passive infrared (PIR) models, make sure
that the thermostat controller is located centrally, where
occupant movement is frequent. Ensure that the unit is
not blocked by a plastic tamper resistant enclosure (such
as the GRD10A-608). The plastic enclosure blocks the
occupancy sensing capability.
2 TEC3000 Series Proportional Fan Coil Thermostats Installation Guide
The use of insulating foam pads is necessary for
installations where wiring passes through the wall to the
thermostat.
For wireless models, the effective transmission range and
distance for indoor applications vary because of wireless
signal absorption and reflection due to metal obstructions,
walls or floors, and furniture that is found in building
interiors.
Table 1: Indoor line-of-sight transmission ranges
ZFR182x
Range type Transmission distance
WNC Coordinator
Radio, ZFR Pro
Repeater
Recommended 50 ft (15.2 m)
Line of Sight, 250 ft (76.2 m)
Maximum
Note:
• Allow for sufficient clearance to insert a USB drive
into the USB port
• For more details about using ZFR Pro Series
communication devices, refer to the WNC1800/
ZFR182x Pro Series Wireless Field Bus System
Technical Bulletin (LIT-12012356).
Important: Only connect memory devices to the USB
port. Do not use it for charging external devices.
Table 2: Indoor line-of-sight transmission ranges
ZFR183x
Range type Transmission distance
WNC Coordinator
Radio, ZFR Pro
Repeater
Recommended 250 ft (76.2 m)
Line of Sight, 4000 ft (1219.2 m) 100 ft (30 m)
Maximum
Note:
• Actual range depends on the site and installation
conditions. See Technical Documentation for more
information.
• For more details about using ZFR Pro Series
communication devices, refer to the WNC1800/
ZFR183x Pro Series Wireless Field Bus System
Technical Bulletin (LIT-12013553).
TEC3000 Wireless
Thermostat
Controller
50 ft (15.2 m)
100 ft (30 m)
TEC3000 Wireless
Thermostat
Controller
50 ft (15.2 m)