Trane Air-Fi WCS-SB User Manual

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July 2022
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Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Air-Fi® Wireless System

Trane Air-Fi WCS-SB Specifications

General

Battery Type	Lithium
Voltage	3V
Frequency	2.4 GHz
Power Source	Battery
Installation	Wall-mounted
Color	White
Product Type	Sensor
Compatibility	Trane

Summary

Safety Warning

Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, and Notices

Defines the three types of advisories: WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE.

Important Responsible Refrigerant Practices

Outlines Trane's commitment to responsible refrigerant handling and compliance.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required!

Overview

Air-Fi® Wireless Communications Interface (WCI)

Describes the WCI, its function, and available configurations.

Air-Fi® Wireless Communications Sensor (WCS)

Describes the WCS, its compatibility, and available models.

Maximum Number of Air-Fi® Devices and Networks Allowed

Automatic Network Formation and Sensor Association

Network Security

Air-Fi® Device Part Numbers

WCI Dimensions

WCS-SB/SD Dimensions

WCS-SO/SCO2 Dimensions (WCS-SB/R Similar)

Specifications

Pre-Installation

Location Considerations

Guidance on selecting optimal locations for wireless devices.

WCI Positioning

Recommendations for positioning the WCI for best signal performance.

WCS Installation Locations

WCS Height Requirements

WCS Mounting Surfaces

Design Consideration for BCI-I, BCI-R, BCI2-I and BCI2-R

WCI Installation

WCI Addressing

Procedure for setting WCI addresses for network communication.

WCI Mounting and Wiring

Controller Applications

Repeater Applications

Changing a WCI from Device Association to Repeater

WCS-SB/SD Installation

Powering the WCS

Steps to power up the WCS sensor.

WCS Addressing

Procedure for setting WCS addresses.

WCS: Network Joining and Controller Association

2% Relative Humidity Sensor Module

WCS–SO/SCO2 and –SB/R Installation

Powering the WCS-SO, -SCO2, -SB/R Sensor

Steps to power up specific WCS sensor models.

Addressing the WCS-SO, -SCO2, -SB/R Sensor

Addressing procedure for specific WCS sensor models.

WCS-SO, -SCO2, -SB/R Network Joining and Controller Association

Wiring an External Sensor Probe to WCS-SB/R

WCS-SO, -SCO2, -SB/R Error Codes

Testing WCS-to-WCI Signal Strength and Battery Life

WCS-SB/SD Configuration

Configuration Procedure

Step-by-step guide to configure WCS-SB/SD settings.

Optional Features

Displaying Setpoint or Temperature

How to toggle between displaying temperature or setpoint.

Locking or Unlocking Settings

Viewing Unit Controller Operating Status

Establishing an Air-Fi® Network

WCI LEDs and Buttons

Explanation of WCI board LEDs and buttons for network formation.

Establishing the Network After Tracer SC+ Installation

Installing Air-Fi Wireless Sensors with BACnet MS/TP or BACnet/IP

Using Tracer TU with Air-Fi® Wireless Sensors and BACnet MS/TP or BACnet/IP

Modifying an Air-Fi® Network

Adding WCIs to an Existing Network Using Tracer TU

Procedure for adding WCIs to a network using Tracer TU.

Removing a WCI from a Network

Instructions on how to remove a WCI from a network.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

WCI Does Not Join Network

Troubleshooting steps for WCI network joining issues.

Tracer SC+ Does Not Communicate with WCI

Troubleshooting steps for SC+ to WCI communication problems.

Sensor Does Not Communicate with WCI

Task 1: Remove the failed WCI

Task 2: Install the new WCI

Testing WCS Signal Quality and Battery Life

Manual Association Process

Replacing a Failed WCS

Using the Tracer® TU Service Tool with a Wireless Network

Requirements for Joining a Wireless Network

Prerequisites for connecting Tracer TU to a wireless network.

Managing a Wireless Network and Devices

Connecting to a Device

Steps to connect Tracer TU to a specific network device.

The Wireless Menu

Network Health

List Devices

Network Details

Sensor Health Status

Open Network

Advanced

Wireless Sensor Setup

Disabling a Wireless Sensor when a Wired Sensor is Connected to the Unit Controller

Procedure to disable wireless sensor priority over wired sensors.

Default Sensor Values for Trane® Standard Programs

Referencing Individual Sensors

BCI/BCI2 Point and Reference Limitations

WCS-SB/R Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Setup

WCS-SB/R Refrigerator Sensor plus Two Averaged Space Temp Sensors Setup Instructions

How to Connect Air-Fi® Wireless Sensors Directly to SC+

How to Set-up Air-Fi Network on Tracer Synchrony

How to Configure Air-Fi Sensors Connected Directly to Tracer SC+ without a Unit Controller

Opening Air-Fi Network

Configuring WCS Sensor

Creating Points to the Sensor

Communication History

Overview

Explains the purpose of the communication history tool.

Channel Quality Scan Tool

Overview

Describes the tool for analyzing Zigbee channel bandwidth.

Changing a Zigbee channel

Scanning and Exporting (saving) scan data