VESTA-041N

RS-23

VESTA temperature and humidity sensor

Introduction

RS-23 is a wireless Room Sensor. It features both temperature and humidity detection functions to monitor your home environment. The temperature and humidity information will be transmitted to the Control Panel every 30 minutes and displayed on the Room Sensor’s LCD screen.

Parts Identification

1. LCD Display

The LCD displays the following information:

- Temperature in Farenheit / Celcius setting

- Humidity RH%.

- Low Battery status ( icon).

- LCD Backlight on: when Test Button is pressed.

2. Test Button

Press the button once to:

• Send a test signal

• Light up the LCD backlight for 10 seconds

3. Base Screw (Open/Close Cover)

When the front cover is installed on the back cover, open the cover by loosen the base screw and close it likewise.

4. Fahrenheit / Celsius Setting Jumper (JP1)

• If the jumper link is inserted between the top 2 pins, the LCD will display the temperature in Celsius. (Factory Default)

• If the jumper link is inserted between the bottom 2 pins, the LCD will display the temperature in Fahrenheit.

5. Battery Compartment

The Room Sensor is powered by two AA 1.5 V Alkaline batteries

6. Back Cover

7. Wall Mounting Knockouts

Features

Temperature and Humidity Detection

• The Room Sensor will transmit temperature and humidity signals every 30 minutes.

• When the temperature changes by +/- 2°C, or humidity changes +/- 10%, the Room Sensor will also transmit a signal.

• The temperature detection range is about -10°C – 50°C.( 14°F ~ 122°F)

• The humidity detection range is about 0% – 99% RH

Battery and Low Battery Detection

• The Room Sensor uses two 1.5 V Alkaline batteries as its power source. The batteries are included in the package.

• The Room Sensor feature Low Battery Detection function. When the battery voltage is low, the Room Sensor will transmit Low Battery signal to notify the user and display low battery icon on LCD.

• When changing batteries, after removing the old batteries, press the Test Button twice to fully discharge before inserting new batteries.

Supervision

The Room Sensor will transmit a supervision signal along with the reading signal every 30 minutes to report its condition regularly.

Learning the Room Sensor into the Control Panel

Step 1	Put the Control Panel into learning mode. Please refer to your Control Panel user manual.
Step 2	Press the Test Button to send a learn code to Control Panel.
Step 3	Refer to the user manual of the Control Panel to complete the learn-in process.
Step 4	To check for range, put the Control Panel into range test mode (or Walk Test mode). Please refer to the control panel user manual. Conduct the range test of the Control Panel by pressing the Test Button of the Room Sensor.
Step 5	When you are satisfied with the Room Sensor signal range at the chosen location, proceed to mounting.

Installation

Mounting the Room Sensor

For best LCD display quality, the Room Sensor should be mounted at location about 5 degrees above eye level height.

Screw mounting.

When mounting with screw, make sure to only use screws provided in the package by original manufacturer, as inappropriate screws may damage interior of the device.

1. Remove the front cover by using a screwdriver.

2. Break through the knockouts on the back cover.

3. Using the holes as a template, drill holes in the surface.

4. Insert the wall plugs if fixing into plaster or brick.

5. Screw the back cover into the wall plugs.

6. Screw the front cover back on to the back cover.