DUCT SERIES Phone: 1-888-967-5224

Installation & Operation Instructions

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PRECAUTIONS FIGURE 1: ENCLOSURE

• DO NOT RUN THE WIRING IN ANY CONDUIT DIMENSIONS
WITH LINE VOLTAGE (24/120/230 VAC).
PLASTIC BOX (-PB) 2.35"
(59.80 mm)
3.60"
GENERAL INFORMATION (91.44 mm)

The Duct sensor is a single point temperature

sensor that is designed for use with electronic

(121.55 mm)
controllers in commercial heating and cooling

4.79"
building management systems. It is available
with multiple thermistor or RTD options.

2.25"
For optimal temperature readings, follow these (57.15 mm)

tips:
• Duct probe should be placed (3) to (4) duct segments
GALVANIZED ENCLOSURE (-GD)
3.88"
down from any bend or obstructions and away from (98.60 mm)
2.41" 1.78"
90° bends. (61.21 mm) (45.18 mm)

• Mount the sensor on the top or sides of duct work;

mounting on the bottom risks damage due to (106.68 mm)

moisture.
4.20"

• The sensor should be mounted in the middle of the

duct where air circulation is well mixed (no
stratification), and not blocked by obstructions.
Stratification and obstructions can cause sensing
BELL BOX (-BB)
errors. An example is downstream from a heating or 2.95" 2.34"
(75.00 mm) (59.38 mm)
cooling coil.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
(119.83 mm)

Drill a 3/8” hole in the duct and insert the probe through
4.72"

the hole until the foam pad is tight to the duct. Drill pilot
holes for the (2) mounting screws. Use the enclosure
flange as a guide, or use the dimensions listed below to
measure out.
NEMA -4X (-4X)
3.88" 2.19"
(98.60 mm) (55.69 mm)

WITHOUT BOX (-DO)

(93.980 mm)

0.61"
3.88" (15.49 mm)
3.70"

(98.60 mm)

0.98"
(24.89 mm)
2.55"
(64.77 mm)

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MOUNTING (Continued) FIGURE 2: DUCT MOUNTING
Now fasten and insert (2) screws #8 x 3/4" TEK
(provided and recommended) through the
mounting holes in the flange and tighten until
the unit is held firmly to the duct. Make sure the
0.375"
foam pad is tight to the duct to eliminate any (9.525 mm)
possible air leaks. Refer to the Wiring Instruc-
tions (p. 2-3) to make necessary connections.

Note: All enclosures have the foam pad attached.

For the “DO” (no enclosure), the foam pad is
included, but not installed. The foam pad must be
installed prior to mounting.

FIGURE 3: MOUNTING FOR DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS

1.54"
(39.12 mm)

3.08"
(78.23 mm)

1.54" 1.59"
(40.39 mm) 1.54"
1.51" (39.12 mm) (39.12 mm)
(38.25 mm)
3.01" 3.08" 3.18" 3.08"
(76.51 mm) (78.23 mm) (80.77 mm) (78.23 mm)

-PB -GD -BB -4X -DO

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Open the cover of the enclosure. Note: GD enclosures will have the cover shipped loose.
ACI recommends 16 to 26 AWG twisted pair wires or shielded cable for all sensors. Signal wiring must be run
separate from low and high voltage wires (24/120/230VAC). All ACI thermistors and RTD temperature sensors
are both non-polarity and non-position sensitive. All thermistor type units are supplied with (2) flying lead
wires, and all RTD’s are supplied with (2) or (3) flying lead wires – see FIGURE 4 (below). The number of wires
needed depends on the application.

FIGURE 4: TEMPERATURE WIRING

2-WIRE THERMISTOR or RTD WIRING 3-WIRE RTD WIRING
WIRE NUT SAME COLOR WIRES WIRING FROM CONTROLLER
THERMISTOR OR WIRING FROM CONTROLLER ANALOG INPUT
RTD 2-WIRE ANALOG INPUT RTD 3-WIRE

WIRE NUT

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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Connect thermistor/RTD wire leads to controller analog input wires using wire nuts, terminal blocks, or
crimp style connectors. All wiring must comply with all local and National Electric Codes. After wiring,
attach the cover to the enclosure.

Note: When using a shielded cable, be sure to connect only (1) end of the shield to ground at the
controller. Connecting both ends of the shield to ground may cause a ground loop. When
removing the shield from the sensor end, make sure to properly trim the shield to prevent any
chance of shorting.

Note: If the controller requires a (2) wire input for a RTD, connect the (2) common wires (same
color) together. If the controller requires (3) wires, use (3) individual wires.

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION(S)
Sensor reading is incorrect • Verify sensor wiring to controller is not damaged and has continuity.
• Verify sensor or wires are not shorted together.
• Verify controller is setup for correct sensor curve.
• Disconnect wires from sensor terminal block, tighten terminal block
screws down, and take a resistance (ohm) reading with a multimeter.
• Compare the resistance reading to the Temperature Vs Resistance
Curves online: http://www.workaci.com/content/thermistor-curves-0
• Verify proper mounting location to confirm no external factors are
affecting reading.
Sensor reads infinity/very high resistance • Sensor or wires are open.
Sensor reads low resistance • Sensor or wires are shorted together.
Erratic readings • Condensation on PCB board
• Bad wire connections.

WARRANTY
The ACI Duct Series temperature sensors are covered by ACI’s Five (5) Year Limited Warranty, which is located in
the front of ACI’S SENSORS & TRANSMITTERS CATALOG or can be found on ACI’s website: www.workaci.com.

W.E.E.E. DIRECTIVE
At the end of their useful life the packaging and product should be disposed of via a suitable recycling
centre. Do not dispose of with household waste. Do not burn.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SENSOR NON-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Number Sensing Points: One
Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 80 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
Operating Humidity Range: 10 to 95% RH, non-condensing
Probe Material | Diameter: 304 Stainless Steel | 0.250” (6.35 mm)
Wire Size 22 AWG (0.65 mm)
Enclosure Specifications: “-GD” Enclosure: Galvanized Steel, -40 to 115 °C (-40 to 239 °F), NEMA 1 (IP10)
(Temperature, Material, “-PB” Enclosure: ABS Plastic, UL94-HB, -30 to 90 °C (-22 to 194 °F), Plenum Rated
Flammability, NEMA/IP Ratings) “-BB” Enclosure: Aluminum, -40 to 115 °C (-40 to 239 °F), NEMA 3R (IP 14)
“-4X” Enclosure: Polystyrene Plastic, UL94-V2, -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F), NEMA 4X (IP 66)
THERMISTOR “-DO” No Enclosure: Polyamide 66 (High Performance Nylon), -40 to 115 °C (-40 to
239 °F), UL94-HB
THERMISTOR
Sensor Output @ 25 °C (77 °F): A/1.8K: 1.8 KΩ nominal (Red/Yellow) A/CSI: 10 KΩ nominal (Green/Yellow)
(Lead Wire Colors) A/3K: 3 KΩ nominal (White/Brown) A/10KS: 10 KΩ nominal (White/Blue)
*Does not include CL2P A/AN (Type III): 10 KΩ nominal (White/White) A/10K-E1: 10 KΩ nominal (Gray/Orange)
A/AN-BC: 5.238 KΩ nominal (White/Yellow) A/20K: 20 KΩ nominal (Brown/Blue)
A/CP (Type II): 10 KΩ nominal (White/Green) A/100KS: 100 KΩ nominal (Black/Yellow)
A/50K: 50 KΩ nominal (Brown/Yellow)
Accuracy @ 0-70 °C (32 - 158 °F): A/1.8K Series: +/- 0.5 °C @ 25 °C (77 °F) A/10K-E1 Series: +/- 0.3 °C (+/- 0.54 °F)
and (+/-1.0 °C) (+/-1.8 °F) All Else: +/- 0.2 °C (+/- 0.36 °F)
PLATINUM
Sensor Output @ 0 °C (32 °F): A/100: 100 Ω nominal A/1K: 1 KΩ nominal
Accuracy: +/- 0.06% Class A (Tolerance Formula: +/- °C = (0.15 °C + (0.002 * |t|))
where |t| is the absolute value of Temperature above or below 0 °C in °C)
@ -40 °C (-40 °F): +/- 0.23ºC (+/- 0.414ºF) @ 115 °C (239 °F): +/- 0.38 °C (+/- 0.69 °F)
@ 0 °C (32 °F): +/- 0.15 °C (+/- 0.27 °F)
BALCO
Sensor Output @ 21.1 °C (70 °F): 1 KΩ nominal (Orange/Yellow)
(Lead Wire Colors)
Accuracy: @ 21.1 °C (70 °F): +/- 1%
NICKEL
Sensor Output @ 21.1 °C (70 °F): 1 KΩ nominal (Red/Red)
(Lead Wire Colors)
Accuracy: @ -40 °C (-40 °F): +/- 1.52 °C (+/- 2.73 °F) @ 54.4 °C (130 °F): +/- 0.56 °C (+/- 1. 00°F)
@ 0 °C (32 °F): +/- 0.4 °C (+/- 0.72 °F) @ 121 °C (250 °F): +/- 1.25 °C (2.25 °F)
@ 21.1 °C (70 °F): +/- 0.17 °C (+/- 0.34 °F)

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