TAC I/A Series 1

MicroNet Sensors
MCS-4000
The TAC I/A Series MicroNet™ Sensors (MN‑Sxxx
series) are a family of digital wall temperature
and humidity sensors for use with TAC I/A Series
MicroNet controllers. These sensors feature a Sensor
Link (S-Link) communication protocol which provides
a simple two-wire interface for power and exchange
of sensor and subbase information. Subbase
information includes selecting occupancy override,
fan speed, operating mode, or emergency heat.
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European Community – EMC Directive 89/336/

EEC
SPECIFICATIONS Emissions and Immunity EN61326

Temperature Sensor Ambient Limits

Type Operating Temperature

Precision thermistor. 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C).
Range Shipping and Storage Temperature
32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C). -40 to 160 °F

Humidity Sensor Humidity

5 to 95% RH, non-condensing.
Element
Type: . . . . . . . Thermoset polymer capacitive sensor. Hardware
Accuracy:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±2% RH at 77 °F (25 °C). Wiring Terminals
Range Four (4) screw terminals. AWG #18 to #24
5 to 95%, non-condensing. (0.823 mm2 maximum) wire.

Hysteresis Display
±1.2% RH maximum. Setpoints, input spans, and units vary with the
controller application.
Immersion
Extended exposure to equal to or greater than Range
90% RH causes a reversible 3% shift. Sensor will -99 to 999 or -9.9 to 99.9.
recover from short term exposure to liquid water or Units
condensation. Repeated exposure will degrade the °F, °C, or %.
performance of the sensor. Command Options (S4xx and S5xx Models)
Dimensions Varies with the controller application.
4-21/32 H x 3 W x 1 D in (118.5 x 76.2 x 24 mm).
System Mode
Enclosure Heat/Cool/Off/Auto (except MN-S4xx-FCS).
Conforms to NEMA-1 requirements.
Fan Mode
Surge Immunity Compliance Off/On/Speed (Low, Medium, High)/Auto.
IEEE C62.41 (IEEE-587, Category A & B).
Override
Agency Listings Occupied/Unoccupied (except MN-S4xx-FCS).

FCC Emergency Heat

Class B. Enable/Disable (MN-S5xx models only).

UL Listed
UL-916 (File # E71385 Category PAZX).
UL Listed to Canadian Safety Standards (CAN/CSA
C22.2).
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Continued from first page. FEATURES

• Contemporary, low-profile packaging.
Available in twelve models, MN-Sxxx series sensors
provide an integral analog-to-digital conversion for • Digital zone temperature indication (selectable for
elimination of sensor-to-controller noise effects and 0.1 or 1 degree display resolution of °F or °C).
wire resistance offset. • Self-compensating temperature conversions
remove the need to calibrate over time.
Using the digital wall sensor, the operator can monitor
performance and edit operational settings. MN-Sxxx • Digital zone humidity indication (selectable for 0.1
series sensors are suitable for direct-wall, 2 x 4 or 1% RH display resolution).
electrical box, 1/4 DIN electrical box, or surface box • Long-life humidity sensing element with excellent
mounting. resistance to contamination and condensation.
The MN-Sxxx series sensor measures room • Pushbutton override capabilities allow occupants
conditions and transmits the information to the to switch to timed occupied mode for after hours
controller via the S-Link. A single sensor is connected operation.
directly to an application specific TAC I/A Series • Displays selected system values such as
MicroNet controller via low-cost, unshielded, twisted- setpoints, outdoor air temperature, and operating
pair cable. The connection between the sensor and mode.
controller is not polarity-sensitive. • Provides the ability to change operating modes.
A convenient connection to either a MicroNet • Directly connects to selected TAC I/A Series
LonWorks® or MicroNet BACnet network is provided MicroNet controllers via low-cost, unshielded,
as an option with each sensor in the series. If the twisted-pair cable, which provides both power
LonWorks network wiring is connected to the sensor, and communication.
a PC running WorkPlace Tech Tool or a third party • Separate wiring subbase and electronics.
Network Management Tool can be connected to the
network at the sensor. This feature allows convenient • LonWorks network jack for convenient network
access to the MicroNet LonWorks network. access.
• S-Link jack for Pocket I/A access to the
connected controller.
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS

Digital Display (MN-S3xx, MN-S4xx and

MN-S5xx Models only)
Custom field-configurable sensor displays.
Auto-ranging of displayed values.
Occupant command capabilities.
Adjustable minimum/maximum limit setpoint values.
Controller driven, automatically configured,
customized display/command values.

Typical MN-S3xx, -S4xx, or -S5xx Display/Change Values.

Model Family Value Display Change
S3xx, S4xx, S5xx Zone Temperature Yes No
S4xx, S5xx Outdoor Air Temperature Yes No
S4xx, S5xx Percent Humidity Yes No
S3xxa, S4xxa, S5xx Heating Setpoint, Cooling Setpoint, Yes Yes
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Unoccupied Heat, Unoccupied Cool

S4xx, S5xx Mode Heating/Cooling/Auto/Off Yes Yesb
S4xx, S5xx Fan (On/Speed (Low/Medium/High), Auto Yes Yes
a S3xx and S4xx-FCS models have a single setpoint.
b S4xx-FCS models do not allow mode changes.

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Communications
S-Link
Sensor Link (S-Link) communications wiring provides
power and communication interface to the
TAC I/A Series MicroNet sensor (MN-Sxxx series). It
uses two-wire, unshielded cable and is not polarity
sensitive. From some sensor models, the user can
view and adjust application parameters. Maximum
wire length allowed between a controller and the
TAC I/A Series MicroNet sensor is 200 ft. (61 m).

BACnet or LonWorks Network

The BACnet or LonWorks network wiring can
be connected to the second set of terminals in
the sensor base. This optional connection allows
convenient access to the LonWorks network at the
sensor.

MODELS
Model Description Keypad Display
Temperature Temperature
Sensor and Humidity
Sensor
MN-S1 MN-S1HT Sensor only None None
MN-S2 MN-S2HT Sensor with override One button LED Override Status Indication
MN-S3b MN-S3HTb Sensor with setpoint adjustment and override Three button Digital LCDa and LED Override
Status Indication
MN-S4b MN-S4HTb Sensor with setpoint, override, and controller Six-button Digital LCDc and LED Override
mode functions Status Indication
MN-S4-FCSb MN-S4HT- Sensor with setpoint, On/Off and Fan speed Six button Digital LCDc and LED Fan Status
FCSb functions Indication
MN-S5b MN-S5HTb Sensor with setpoint, override, controller Seven button Digital LCDc and LED Override and
mode functions, and emergency heat Emergency Heat Indication
key/indication
a LCD displays value and setpoint.
b Allows viewing of alarms and diagnostics.
c LCD displays values, setpoints, and controller mode functions.

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Architecture
PDA
MicroNet Sensor
(MN-S5 Shown) 5
Desktop PC or Notebook PC
4 MNL-V3RVx UNC Controller
with WorkPlace Tech Tool Software MN 110 or MN 130
Controller or MN 50
1 2 Controller
3
appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material brouilleur du Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet
may cause undesired operation.
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
This device conforms with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

D E C O N N E C T E R AVA N T E N T R E T E N .
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
I N T E R C O N N E C T S E PA R AT E C L A S S 2 C I R C U I T S .
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE. DO NOT

C5
DO5

DO5: 250VAC, 3A Max, COS f = 0.4.

DO1-DO4: 24VAC, 0.4A Max Total Load.
S-LK: 16VDC Max, Class 2.
CAUTION

UI: 5VDC Max, Class 2.

Ambient Temp: -40°C to +60°C

Power: 24VAC, 50/60Hz, Class 2,

Regulating Equipment
N2223

Temperature indicating and

DO4
8.5VA + DO1-DO4 loads.

24VAC
DO3
DO2
24VAC
DO1
SW
24H

E9429
934G
SW 3

MNL-CIM
24H
SW 2
24H

T
I
M
24H 1

X
V
C
E
R
C
V
24G
SRVC
R
S

LON
GN

J1
AO

LON
D

S-LK
S-LK

COM 0V
UI

COM 0V
UI1

MNL-11RF2
S-L

I/A Series
K/C DI

UI2

24VAC
OM

UI3
MicroNet Controller
S-L
K

GND
0V
LON
LON

Interface Module

LONWORKS Router 6
Network (if required) I/A
MN
Se
rie
80 s®
0

MN 100, MN 150, or MNL-V1RVx 4

MN 200 Controller or MNL-V2RVx MN 800 MicroNet Sensor
Controller Controller (MN-S3 Shown)

1 A PC can be connected to the LONWORKS TP/FT-10 Network, either directly or through the LONWORKS® network jack of a LONWORKS
controller or MN-Sxxx Wall Sensor. The PC must have an Echelon® LONTALK® adapter card.
2 Programming any of the TAC I/A Series controllers, or the TAC I/A Series MN 800 controller, requires WorkPlace Tech Tool.
3 This controller is not suitable for exposed mounting on a wall or panel, or in any other easily accessible place due to the possibility of
personal contact with the high-voltage terminals. It must be mounted inside a suitable grounded metal enclosure.
4 MicroNet Sensors can be connected to any MN controller.
5 A PDA running the Pocket I/A interface software may be used to communicate with TAC MicroNet I/A Series controllers.
6 When routers are used, WorkPlace Tech is able to communicate through them to any of the TAC I/A Series devices on the network.

PC Workstation with WorkPlace

Tech Tool Suite and:
Ethernet TCP/IP and BACnet/IP • Enterprise Server (used with UNC)
or
• Enterprise Network Server (used with ENC)

UNC Universal
Network Controller
or
ENC Enterprise S-Link S-Link S-Link S-Link S-Link
Network Controller Sensor Sensor Sensor Sensor Sensor

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