Siemens TALON Installation Instructions Manual

TALON™ Digital Room Temperature
Sensors

Product Description

These sensors allow users to view and adjust points
in the controller using the sensor buttons and digital
display.

These sensors work with Siemens controllers, and
use a 10K Ω thermistor to detect temperature. The
effective sensing and set point range is 55 to 95°F
(13 to 35°C).

The 587-612B includes an integral fan speed switch
that allows users to override the ventilation fan.

These sensors can be mounted on electrical boxes,
stud-type mounting brackets, or drywall. Obtain the
necessary mounting hardware and follow the
appropriate mounting procedures for the type of
installation required.

Product Numbers

587-610B BACnet Digital Room Temperature

Sensor - white

587-612B BACnet Digital Room Temperature

Sensor with fan switch - white

If using non-terminated or damaged cables, you also
need:

Expected Installation Time

20 minutes

Prerequisites

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• Room sensor connector tool (RJ-11
crimping tool)

• Room sensor connector kit

• Review these instructions before beginning.

• Installed: appropriate field wiring (standard

six-conductor room sensor cables, plenum),
within the maximum wiring run length for the
individual equipment controller. The
maximum recommended length is 100 feet
(30 m).

• All wiring must comply with National Electric
Code (NEC) and local regulations.

Warning/Caution Notations

CAUTION

Equipment damage, or loss of
data may occur if you do not
follow a procedure as
specified.

Required Tools

• Phillips sizes 1 and 2 screwdrivers

• Medium, flat-blade screwdriver

• Small, flat-blade screwdriver

• Medium-duty electric drill

• 3/16-inch (4.8 mm) drill bit

• 1-inch (25 mm) hole saw

• Small level

• Tape measure

• Marker or pencil

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Figure 1. Room Temperature Sensor with Fan Speed.

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Mounting Information

Always mount the sensor vertically.
Locate the sensor:

• According to design specifications and local
regulations.

• Where the air circulates around it freely (not
in recessed areas or behind doors).

• Allowing a minimum of four inches (10 cm)
free space above and below for proper
airflow, the front cover removal tool, and the
computer communication cable.

• Away from drafts caused by doors, windows,
outside walls, air registers, pipes, return air
plenums, etc.

• Away from heat sources such as strong
lights, fireplaces, direct sunlight, etc.

• On an inside wall (preferably), about five
feet (1.5 m) above the finished floor.

While not recommended, if you need to mount the
sensor on exterior brick or cement-type walls, see
Accessories.

4. If using screws to attach the sensor, insert two
plastic wall anchors.

5. Pull about three inches (75 mm) of the cable(s)
and/or fan switch wires through the mounting
hardware in the order shown.

Drywall Mounting (No Rough-in), Typical

1. Mark the center (cable) hole and the mounting
hole locations, using the sensor base plate as a
template. See Figure 2.

CAUTION:
For drywall mounting, only use the top

and bottom holes.

1-3/8

(34.9)

2-3/8

(60.3)

1

(25.4)

3/16 (4.8)

TH0703R1

Figure 2. Mounting and Center Hole Locations

Dimensions in Inches (Millimeters).

2. Drill two 3/16-inch (4.8 mm) mounting holes.

3. Cut a one-inch (25 mm) center hole with a hole
saw.

1 (25.4)

Figure 3. Drywall Mounting (No Rough-in), Typical.

6. Mount the sensor base plate on the wall, noting
the UP arrow on the stabilizer plate:

a. Install either the two mounting screws

provided, the drive rivets provided, or
spring clips, but do not tighten.

CAUTION:
Pounding too hard or over-tightening may

cause the sensor base plate to crack or
bend.

b. Level the sensor base plate for

appearance.

c. Tighten the two mounting screws to the

sensor base plate.

7. Do one of the following:

• If the cable is terminated: Inspect the RJ-11

connector for damage.

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• If the cable is non-terminated or if the RJ-11
was damaged: Cut the cable, leaving about
three inches (75 mm) on the sensor side of
the drywall, and attach an RJ-11 connector
with an RJ-11 crimping tool. On the RJ-11
connectors, ensure that pin Number 1
connects to the same wire at each end of
the cable. See Figure 4. Use the wire nuts
supplied to connect the fan switch wires or
cables.

CAUTION:
For retrofits: Before cutting the cable,

make sure it is disconnected from the
Room Temperature Sensor (RTS) port on
the controller cable end.

Figure 4. Terminating the RJ-11 Connector.

8. Plug the terminated cable into the RJ-11
connector on the back of the sensor's printed
circuit board (PCB).

9. Connect the fan switch to the appropriate
controller leads using the wire nuts supplied.
Feed the extra cables and/or back through the
hole in the rubber insulator.

2. Untie the twist tie and pull about three inches
(75 mm) of the sensor cable(s) into the space.

3. If you have a single-sensor electrical box, install
the electrical box adapter plate. See Figure 5.

4. If you have a double-sensor electrical box, install
the required mounting plate(s).

5. If you use a universal adapter kit for a retrofit
job, install the multi-slotted plate in place of the
electrical box adapter plate. See Figure 5.

6. Pull the cable(s) through the required mounting
hardware in the order shown.

7. Install the two sensor mounting screws provided
but do not tighten.

8. Mount the sensor base plate on the wall, noting
the "UP" arrow on the stabilizer plate:

a. Level the sensor base plate for appearance

only.

b. Tighten the two mounting screws to the

sensor base plate.

CAUTION:
Over-tightening may cause the sensor

base plate to crack or bend.

7. Continue with Drywall Mounting (No Rough-in),
Typical, Steps 7 through 13.

The installation is now complete.

10. Snap the sensor front to the sensor base plate
by first hooking the sensor front to the bottom
latches, and then pushing the top of the sensor
front into place until it latches.

11. Tighten the sensor front retaining screw. See
Figure 3.

12. Connect the sensor to the Room Temperature
Sensor (RTS) port on the controller. Connect the
fan switch cables (wires) to the appropriate
controller terminal.

The installation is now complete.

Electrical Box and Rough-in Mounting,
Typical

1. If a locator is attached to the rough-in device,

remove the locator by removing the two screws
and lightly rocking the locator to pull it free.

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Figure 5. Electrical Box and Rough-in Mounting,

Typical.

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Accessories

Review Table 1 to verify that you have the appropriate mounting hardware.
For retrofit installations, normally follow the method used by the pre-existing device. You may need to replace existing

mounting hardware. Always mount the sensor vertically.

Table 1. Mounting Accessories.

P/N Description Used For Reference

182-621E Gym Guard Kit, satin

chrome

182-683 Metal (and Wood) Stud

Mounting Bracket (pkg. 5)

182-685 Spring Clips: Finished

Drywall Mounting Kit
(10 pack)

192-506 Electrical Box Adapter Plate

Assembly Kit (pkg. 5)

192-860 Finish Plate Kit 1 Gang 1

Sensor; stainless steel

536-666 Mounting Strap Standard light switch plate (field-supplied) to mount
544-782B Single Adapter Base

Mounting Kit, white

544-783B Double Adapter Base

Mounting Kit, white

544-784 Non-conduit Rough-in Kit,

Double

544-785B Extender Ring Kit, white Exterior brick or cement-type walls; fits to back of
544-800 Universal Adapter Kit Retrofitting a previous horizontal installation to a

981-344 Electrical Box Cover Plate

Kit

gyms and similar environments requiring a guard.
(Incompatible with adapter bases and the extender

155-222P25

(TB 193)
ring.)
Single-sensor rough-in installations. Kit includes

129-057
locator.
Drywall mounting. 129-073

Electrical boxes mounted flush with the wall and for

Figure 5
gyms and similar environments requiring a guard.
(Also see 544-782.)
Single-sensor, low-cost mounting. Plate is 3.7 × 5.1
inches (9.5 × 12.9 cm)

155-252P25

(TB 238)

540-040
sensor on 2 × 4 electrical box
2 × 4 boxes, all single sensor installations on walls

540-237

Figure 5
with oversized holes, paint lines, etc., that need to be
covered, and on exterior brick/cement-type walls. Kit
includes Electrical Box Adapter Plate Assembly
(192-495. Adapter base is 3-1/2 × 5 inches
(8.8 × 12.7 cm).
4 × 6 boxes and all double sensor installations on

Figure 5
walls with oversized holes, paint lines, etc., that need
to be covered, and on exterior brick/cement-type
walls. Kit includes two mounting plates (192-720).
Adapter base is 5 × 7 inches (12.7 × 18 cm).
Double-sensor non-conduit rough-in installations. Kit

540-784
includes locator.

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sensor base plate

Figure 5
vertical one, or when the screw spacing does not fit
the electrical box adapter plate. Kit includes multi­slotted adapter plate.
2 × 4 box rough-ins. Kit includes locator and

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connector.

Information in this publication is based on current specifications. The company reserves the right to make changes in specifications and models as
design improvements are introduced. TALON is a registered trademark of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Other product or company names
mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. © 2008 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.

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