TR50 - User Guide 9
2.3   Wiring Connections 
For wiring details of RS-485 via communication BACnet, Modbus and Sylk
TM 
Bus 
through plant or unitary controller refer hard copy of the latest Mounting 
Instructions (31-00566M-02).
2.3.1   Sylk
TM 
Bus Wiring
a
 For Spyders, use the Resource Usage View in the Spyder Tool to determine 
maximum number of devices. For Comfort-Point
TM 
Open controllers, there is a 
maximum power consumption 1.6 W
Note: When the Sylk
TM 
Bus
 
load is above 1 W, the interval report time must be specified 
carefully.
b
 As a rule of thumb, single twisted pair (2 wires per cable only), thicker gauge, non-
shielded cable yields best results for longer runs. 
c The 30 m distance for standard thermostat wire is conservative, but meant to 
reduce the impact of any sources of electrical noise (including but no limited 
VFDs, electronic ballasts, etc). Shielded cable recommended only if there is a 
need to reduce the effect of electrical noise.
d
 These distances also apply for shielded twisted pair.
2.2   Power Up the Sensor Device
Once the TR50 IAQ Sensor device is installed and powered, the device gets started 
and shows firmware version number “x.x.x.x” as per the latest updated firmware 
and the parameter values are displayed on the LCD.
Recommended maximum distance from controller to any Slyk device
Quality and type of 
device
a
Single twisted pair, non-shielded, stranded or solid
b
Standard thermostat wire, 
(non-twisted), shielded or 
non-shielded, stranded or 
solid
c,d
18-22 AWG 24 AWG 18-24 AWG
TR50-5D 1.5 W
TR50-5N 1.4 W
TR50-3D 0.9 W
TR50-3N 0.8 W
500 ft (150 m) 400 ft (120 m) 100 ft (30 m)