Trane Tracer AH541 Installing

Installing the Tracer
Ordering number: BMTA000AAB00, BMTA000AAB01, BMTA000BAB00, BMTA000BAB01
Keep this document at or near the controller for
access to calibration and cleaning instructions for
the operator display. For more detailed installation
instructions refer to the appropriate controller
installation guide.
CAUTION
Avoid Equipment Damage!
Install and use the controllers as specified by the
manufacturer. Failure to do so may result in
equipment damage.
Verifying model number for
local power requirements
Before installing the controller, verify that you have
the correct model for local power requirements. You
can find the model number on the shipping label or
on the product label inside the enclosure.
Table 1. Tracer AH541 model numbers
AH541 models
BMTA000AAB00 120 Vac
BMTA000AAB01 120 Vac, with operator display
BMTA000BAB00 230 Vac, Conformity European (CE)
compliant
BMTA000BAB01 230 Vac, with operator display, CE
compliant
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Description

Selecting a mounting location

Make sure that the location meets the operating
environment requirements and clearance
requirements described in the following sections.
The controller must be installed indoors. Trane
recommends locating the controller:
• Near the controlled equipment to reduce wiring
• Where service personnel have easy access
• Where it is easy to see the operator display
• Where public access is restricted to minimize the
possibility of tampering or vandalism
CAUTION
Avoid Equipment Damage!
Install the controller in a location that is out of direct
sunlight. Failure to do so may cause the controller to
overheat.

Operating environment requirements

Make sure that the operating environment conforms
to the specifications listed in Table 2.
Table 2. Specifications
Without display: From –40°F to 158°F
(–40°C to 70°C)
Temperature
With display: From 32°F to 122°F
(0°C to 50°C)
Humidity 5–95% non-condensing
Power 98–132 Vac or 196–264 Vac,
requirements 1 A maximum, 1 phase, 50 or 60 Hz
Mounting surface must be able to
Weight
support 25 lb. (12 kg)
16 ½ in. × 14 ¾ in. × 5 ½ in.
Dimensions
(418 mm × 373 mm × 140 mm)
Altitude 6500 ft (2000 m)
Installation Category 3
Pollution Degree 2
3270 3402 A