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NS8000 Series

Vertical Wallbox-Mounted or Surface-Mounted NS Series Network Sensors

Product Bulletin

Overview

The NS Series Network Sensors function directly with
Metasys® system Field Equipment Controllers (FECs),
Metasys Network and Control Engines (NCEs), Advanced
Application Field Equipment Controller (FACs), Metasys VAV
Box Equipment Controllers (CVM), General Purpose Application
Controllers (CGM), Input/Output Modules (IOMs), VAV Modular
Assembly (VMA16) Controllers, and Facility Explorer™ FX-PC
Series Programmable Controllers (FX-PCGs, FX-PCVs, and
FX-PCXs). The sensors are also compatible with Verasys® and
Johnson Controls® Smart Equipment.

The NS Series Network Sensors monitor zone temperature,
relative humidity, carbon dioxide (CO2), motion, and local
temperature setpoint adjustments. The sensor transmits this
data to a controller on the Sensor/Actuator (SA) bus.

Some NS Series Network Sensors models include an onboard
passive infrared (PIR) occupancy sensor that detects motion
to determine if a space is occupied. This feature maximizes
up to 30% energy savings in high-energy usage environments
such as schools, dormitories, offices, hospitals, and hotels by
adjusting the temperature of the space based on the occupancy
status. In addition, the PIR occupancy sensor facilitates
trending of floor space usage in these environments.

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The user can use the occupancy override function to signal
to the controller that the zone is occupied and to override the
scheduled mode.

Some models also have a Warmer/Cooler interface to adjust
the zone temperature. Instead of a display, these models have
two cap touch buttons with seven LED lights that represent the
current setpoint.

All models have DIP switches to set a unique address for
applications that require multiple sensors. For communication
wiring flexibility, they also include both modular phone jacks,
and screw terminals to terminate the wiring connecting the
sensors to the controller.

Note: To connect the NS Series Network Sensor to the same
SA bus segment, use only one of the two connection methods,
either the modular phone jack or the screw terminals.

Each network sensor includes a SA bus access port,
allowing for accessories to connect to the SA bus. Through
this connector, the user can use accessories to service or
commission the connected controller or gain access to any
other controller on the same field controller (FC) bus.

Some models of the NS Series Network Sensors include a
touch display to view zone temperature, RH, CO2, and adjust
the zone temperature setpoint and fan speed. These models
have the capability to set the default display to temperature,
RH, or temperature setpoint. On these display models the user
can also choose between degrees Fahrenheit (F) and degrees
Celsius (C). To prevent tampering with the sensor, display
models also include a screen lockout feature.

The display models include the following fan speeds:

• Automatic

• Off

• Low

• Medium

• High

The NS Series Network Sensors can be surface mounted
or vertical wallbox mounted to meet the requirements of the
specific application. All display models are optimized for the
California Energy Code (Title 24). To suit specific architectural
and interior design needs, all models come with either black or
white enclosures.

All sensors are serialized for quality and warranty purposes.
Based on the serial number, the user can obtain factory
calibration certificates.

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Modern enclosures in black or white design themes are
available in the following three styles:

• LCD fixed segment display: View zone temperature, RH,
CO2, occupancy status, and adjust the zone temperature
setpoint and fan speed. These models have the
capability to set the default display to temperature, RH or
temperature setpoint. On these display models, you can
also choose between degress Fahrenheit (F) and degrees
Celsius (C).

• Warmer/Cooler interface: This interface incorporates cap
touch buttons with seven LED lights that represent the
current setpoint status.

• No display: The NS Series Network Sensors are available
in high gloss black or white with or without the Johnson
Controls logo.

Features and benefits

Features Benefits

BACnet® MS/TP protocol communication Provides compatibility with Metasys system field controllers,

Facility Explorer programmable controllers as well as
Verasys and Johnson Controls Smart Equipment in a proven
communication network.

Single and multifunctional sensors Choose temperature, humidity, CO2, and occupancy sensing

depending on HVAC needs.

Large backlit fixed segment display available on some
models

Simple temperature setpoint adjustment or Warmer/
Cooler mode available on display models

Onboard occupancy sensor available on PIR models Maximizes up to 30% energy savings in high-energy usage

Temporary occupancy included on all display and
Warmer/Cooler models

Field-selectable default display setting on display models Toggle between temperature, RH or temperature setpoint on the

Fahrenheit/Celsius (°F/°C) selectable on display models Display temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.

All display models meet California Energy Code (Title 24) Displays the required State of California Title 24 economizer fault

All display models include a screen lockout Prevents sensor tampering.

Serialized sensors and calibration certificates Obtain factory calibration certificates for all models.

Provides real-time status of the environment with backlighting
activated during user interaction.

Configure simple setpoint adjustment or Warmer/Cooler mode.

environments, and facilitates trending of floor space usage.

Provides a timed override command, which initiates a temporary
occupancy state.

display, and set the desired default for continuous viewing.

conditions.

Ordering information

Table 1 through Table 6 list the various NS Series Network Sensors available.

IMPORTANT

The NS Series Network Sensor is intended to provide an input to equipment under normal operating conditions. Where failure
or malfunction of the network sensor could lead to personal injury or property damage to the controlled equipment or other
property, additional precautions must be designed into the control system. Incorporate and maintain other devices, such as
supervisory or alarm systems or safety or limit controls, intended to warn of or protect against failure or malfunction of the
network sensor.

Note: Keep the system software up to date as some NS Series Network Sensor features are not supported in previous releases of
Metasys, Facility Explorer, Verasys, or Johnson Controls Smart Equipment system software.

Repair information

If the NS Series Network Sensor fails to operate within its specifications, replace the unit. For a replacement sensor, contact the
nearest Johnson Controls representative.

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Selection charts

Table 1: NS Series Network Sensor ordering information: temperature, humidity, and CO2 models (3% RH)

Display and interface

Product code number

NSB8BHC040-0 No display Yes White No

NSB8BHC041-0 No White No

NSB8BHC042-0 Yes Black No

NSB8BHC043-0 No Black No

NSB8MHC040-0 Yes White Yes

NSB8MHC041-0 No White Yes

NSB8MHC042-0 Yes Black Yes

NSB8MHC043-0 No Black Yes

NSB8BHC240-0 Fixed segment display Yes White No

NSB8BHC241-0 No White No

NSB8BHC242-0 Yes Black No

NSB8BHC243-0 No Black No

NSB8MHC240-0 Yes White Yes

NSB8MHC241-0 No White Yes

NSB8MHC242-0 Yes Black Yes

NSB8MHC243-0 No Black Yes

information Johnson Controls logo Color PIR occupancy sensor

Table 2: NS Series Network Sensor ordering information: temperature and humidity models (3% RH)

Display and interface

Product code number

NSB8BHN240-0 Fixed segment display Yes White No

NSB8BHN241-0 No White No

NSB8BHN242-0 Yes Black No

NSB8BHN243-0 No Black No

NSB8MHN240-0 Yes White Yes

NSB8MHN241-0 No White Yes

NSB8MHN242-0 Yes Black Yes

NSB8MHN243-0 No Black Yes

NSB8BHN040-0 No display Yes White No

NSB8BHN041-0 No White No

NSB8BHN042-0 Yes Black No

NSB8BHN043-0 No Black No

NSB8MHN040-0 Yes White Yes

NSB8MHN041-0 No White Yes

NSB8MHN042-0 Yes Black Yes

NSB8MHN043-0 No Black Yes

NSB8BHN140-0 Warmer/Cooler interface Yes White No

NSB8BHN141-0 No White No

NSB8BHN142-0 Yes Black No

NSB8BHN143-0 No Black No

information

Johnson

Controls logo Color PIR occupancy sensor

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