
Installation Instructions
Document No. 129-491
October 6, 2009
Temperature Controllers
Product Description
The RDU Series and RDX42.22U Room
Temperature Controller with LCD are designed for
heating and cooling systems.
Product Numbers
RDU20U Floating output, auto changeover
RDU50U Modulating output, auto changeover
RDU50.2U Modulating output, manual changeover
RDX42.22U On/off output, manual changeover
Required Tools
• Small, flat-blade screwdriver
• Wire strippers
• Electric drill
Expected Installation Time
30 minutes
Installation
Step 1. Loosen Retaining Screws.
Accessories:
• 141-570 Lockable Thermostat Guard
• ARG70 Wall Plate Adapter
• QAH11.1 Remote/Chan geover Sensor
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Step 2. Remove Controller Housing.
Step 3. Remove Screw and Open Terminal
Cover. Remove Installation Hardware.

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Installation, Continued
Step 4. Mount Base Plate to Wall.
Step 5. Terminate Wires (See Wiring Diagrams),
Close Cover Terminal Cover and Replace Screw.
Step 6. Set DIP Switches.
Step 7. Replace Controller Housing.
Step 8. Tighten Retaining Screws.
Wiring Diagrams
Figure 1. RDU20U.
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The installation is now complete.
1 Operating voltage, 24 Vac negati ve
2 Operating voltage, 24 Vac positiv e
3 Operating voltage, 24 Vac positiv e
4 Control signal, opening, 24 Vac
6 Control signal, closing, 24 Vac
7 Changeover, heat/cool input
8 Measuring neutral (sensors)
9 Remote temperature sensor
D1, Signal input for potential-free operating mode
GND changeover
S1 Time clock or switch
Y1 Damper or valve actuator

Wiring Diagrams, Continued
D1, Signal input for potential-
Figure 2. RDU50U
Figure 4. RDX42.22U
Four-pipe System Wiring.
Figure 3. RDU50.2U
Figure 5. RDX42.22U
Heat Pump Wiring.
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Installation Instructions
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GND free operating mode changeover switch
1 0 to 10 Vdc output
2 Heat/cool changeover
sensor input
3 Measuring neutral
4 Remote temperature sensor
input
6* Operating voltage, 24 Vac
Negative
5* Ground for control signal
7 Operating voltage, 24 Vac Positive
* 5 and 6 are connected internally
D1, Signal input for potential- free
GND operating mode changeover
1,2,3 Operating voltage, 24 Vac Negative
4 Operating voltage, 24 Vac Positive
5 Cooling output, NO contact
6 Cooling output, NC contact
7 Auxiliary heating output
8 Measuring neutral remote sensor
9 Remote temperature sensor
(QAH11.1)
10 Heating output, NO contact
11 Heating output, NC contact
12 Fan output at single speed
Figure 6. Heating/Cooling for
RDU50U Only.
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Figure 7. Heating/Cooling for
RDU20U Only.
Figure 8.