Installing the RTU Open
   
 
 
 
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5  Drill .25" diameter hole. Pass sensor leads through bushing and insert assembly into hole. Secure leads to 
ductwork with aluminum tape. 
 
 
 Sensor termination requires installation of RTU Open wiring harness assembly (Part #OPN-RTUHRN). 
 
 
 
Wiring an outdoor air temperature sensor 
Part #33ZCSENOAT 
 
Outdoor Air Temperature (OAT) is required to use all of the RTU Open’s features. OAT may be provided by a local 
sensor (shown below) or a linked sensor in another controller. See Single Point Linkage (page 91). 
 
 
 
Wiring specifications 
 
Cable from sensor to controller:  If <100 ft (30.5 meters)        22 AWG, unshielded 
If >100 ft (30.5 meters)        22 AWG, shielded 
Maximum length:  500 feet (152 meters) 
 
 
 
To wire an OAT sensor to the controller 
1  Connect the wiring harness (Part#OPN-RTUHRN). For details, see To wire inputs and outputs (page 16). 
2  Wire the sensor to the wiring harness. See diagram below. 
3  Connect to 
 wires 3 and 4.