T6984F,G

Electronic Floating
Control Thermostats
PRODUCT DATA

FEATURES
• P+I control action provides accurate, stable room
temperature control.
• Used with ML6144 Series 60 Direct Coupled Damper
Actuators.
• User-friendly set point knob.
• Output status LED for installer check-out.
• Can drive up to four (4) ML6144 Actuators.
• Fixed actuator timing at 8.4 minutes.

APPLICATION
These microprocessor-based thermostats provide
proportional-plus-integral individual room control in underfloor
air delivery systems. They are used with the Honeywell
ML6144A Actuator.

Contents
Application ........................................................................ 1
Features ........................................................................... 1
Specifications ................................................................... 2
Ordering Information ........................................................ 2
Installation ........................................................................ 3
Operation .......................................................................... 4
Checkout .......................................................................... 7

® U.S. Registered Trademark

Copyright © 2002 Honeywell • All Rights Reserved 63-2585-2
T6984F,G ELECTRONIC FLOATING CONTROL THERMOSTATS

SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT Accuracy: 1°F (0.4°C).
The specifications given in this publication do not
include normal manufacturing tolerances. Therefore, Precision: ±0.5°F (0.4°C).
this unit may not exactly match the listed
specifications. Also, this product is tested and Approvals:
calibrated under closely controlled conditions, and Designed for Class II low voltage installation only.
some minor differences in performance can be Case and cover meet UL94-5V flammability requirements,
expected if those conditions are changed. and North American codes for line voltage thermostat
enclosures.
Models: See Table 1. Meets requirements of F.C.C. Part 15 Class B, IEC 801-3 for
radio frequency interference.
Table 1. T6984 Models. CE.
Main Accessories:
Output Temperature Output Output Night 272846 Adapter Plate for British standard, European, double-
Model 1 Sensor 2 3 Setback gang NEMA electrical boxes, or for surface mounting.
T6984F floating internal — — —
T6984G floating internal on/off on/off dry
contact 1-9/16
(39)
BUTTON
Dimensions: See Fig. 1. SWITCH

Mounting: Mounts to single-gang NEMA-standard 2 in. x 4 in. 3/16 (5)

3/16
electrical box, or directly to wall. Requires 1-1/8 in. (5)
(35 mm) access hole for wiring. 3-3/16 (81) 1-9/16 (39)

Wiring: Four (T6984F) and eight (T6984G) 1/8 in. screw

terminals suitable for 2 no.18 AWG (1 mm2) wires each.
SYSTEM

Power Supply: 19 - 30 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 2 VA, Class 2.

(Does not include actuator power requirements.)

Operating Ambient: 32-104°F (0-40°C) at 5-95% RH

(non-condensing). 4-3/4
(120)

Setpoint Range:
Scale marked with +/- scale only, for warmer/cooler indication. 3-3/16
(81)
With no range stops installed 55 - 90°F (13 - 32°C).
With factory installed range stops 65 - 80°F (18 - 27°C).

Switched Output Rating:

Output 1 floating: 24 Vac, 1.0A maximum running, 1.1A inrush. 11/16
(17)
The thermostat can directly drive up to four ML6144A
Actuators maximum. M20026
Outputs 2 and 3 reheat (T6984G only): 24 Vac 0.5A maximum
running, 1.1 A inrush. Fig. 1. Dimensions in in. (mm).
Outputs are protected with self-resetting circuit interrupter.

ORDERING INFORMATION
When purchasing replacement and modernization products from your TRADELINE® wholesaler or distributor, refer to the
TRADELINE® Catalog or price sheets for complete ordering number.

If you have additional questions, need further information, or would like to comment on our products or services, please write or
phone:
1. Your local Home and Building Control Sales Office (check white pages of your phone directory).
2. Home and Building Control Customer Relations
Honeywell, 1885 Douglas Drive North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422-4386
In Canada—Honeywell Limited/Honeywell Limitée, 35 Dynamic Drive, Scarborough, Ontario M1V 4Z9.
International Sales and Service Offices in all principal cities of the world. Manufacturing in Australia, Canada, Finland, France,
Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A.

63-2585—2 2
 T6984F,G ELECTRONIC FLOATING CONTROL THERMOSTATS

INSTALLATION T6984G
M6144 2
3
4
OUTPUT 3 OPEN
Location OUTPUT 2 CLOSE
OPEN
CLOSE
COMMON
Install the thermostat about 4 ft. (1.2m) above the floor 4
0 VAC 24 VAC
in an area with good air circulation at average temperature L2
conditions. 5 NSB INPUT 0 VAC
L1
1

(HOT)
Do not install thermostat where it can be affected by: 1 POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS
— drafts, or dead air spots behind doors and in corners. AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
— hot or cold air from ducts. 2 A MAXIMUM OF FOUR ML6144 ACTUATORS CAN BE CONNECTED TO
— radiant heat from sun or appliances. ONE T6984G CONTROLLER (WHEN CONNECTED EITHER DIRECTLY
OR THROUGH A 32003967-001 POWER CONTROL MODULE).
— concealed pipes and chimneys.
— unheated (cooled) areas such as an outside wall behind 3 OUTPUT 1.
the thermostat. 4 24 VAC RELAY OR VALVE.

5 NSB CONTACT FROM A CENTRAL TIMER.

Mounting
M20031

The thermostat can be mounted directly on the wall with or Fig. 3. Typical T6984G wiring.
without a wallplate or a standard single gang electrical box,
or double gang with 272846 Adapter Plate.
T6984G
0 VAC 24 VAC L2

CAUTION 2
NSB INPUT 0 VAC L1
1

Electrical Shock or Equipment Damage Hazard.

Can shock individuals or short equipment T6984G
circuitry. 0 VAC 24 VAC
Disconnect power supply before installation. NSB INPUT 0 VAC

Wiring T6984G
0 VAC 24 VAC

NSB INPUT 0 VAC

CAUTION
Equipment Damage Hazard. 1 POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS
Ground loops can short equipment circuitry. AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.
Avoid grounding all transformer secondaries (low
2 NSB CONTACT FROM A CENTRAL TIMER. M20048
voltage sides).
Fig. 4. Wiring multiple T6984G Thermostats
Typical wiring connections are shown in Fig. 2 through 5.
with a single transformer.
Wiring connections can be made to the screw terminal block
with 2-18AWG or 1-14AWG, solid or stranded copper wires.
Connect the system wires to the thermostat terminals. Push
T6984G
excess wire back into hole. Plug hole to prevent drafts.
0 VAC 24 VAC L2
1
NSB INPUT 0 VAC L1
2
T6984F
M6144 2 T6984G
OPEN
0 VAC 24 VAC L2
CLOSE OPEN
1
CLOSE L1
NSB INPUT 0 VAC
24 VAC COMMON
L1
0 VAC (HOT) T6984G
L2
1 0 VAC 24 VAC L2
1 POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS 1
NSB INPUT 0 VAC L1
AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.

2 A MAXIMUM OF FOUR ML6144 ACTUATORS CAN BE CONNECTED TO

ONE T6984F CONTROLLER (WHEN CONNECTED EITHER DIRECTLY 1 POWER SUPPLY. PROVIDE DISCONNECT MEANS
OR THROUGH A 32003967-001 POWER CONTROL MODULE). M20034 AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION AS REQUIRED.

2 NSB CONTACT FROM A CENTRAL TIMER. M20049

Fig. 2. T6984F wiring.
Fig. 5. Wiring multiple T6984G Thermostats
with individual transformers.

3 63-2585—2
T6984F,G ELECTRONIC FLOATING CONTROL THERMOSTATS

OPERATION
NOTE: The output electronic contacts (triacs) are protected
with a self-resetting circuit interrupter. In the event
Output 2 and 3 On/Off (T6984G only)
of an overload or short circuit, the self-resetting 24 Vac on/off outputs which are normally used to control
interrupter reduces the load to a very low level. If reheat in a zoned system. Example: electric baseboard or
power is removed or the overload or short circuit duct heater relay, on/off 24 Vac hydronic valve, etc.
disappears, then the circuit interrupter returns to its
normal condition and allows normal operation. Three different control sequences are offered:
• Binary (see Fig. 7 and Table 2).
• Fan and one heating step (see Fig. 8): Fan runs whenever
Output 1 Proportional Tri-state Floating there is heating demand.
The main thermostat output is a P+I modulating floating type • Two heating steps (see Fig. 9): Use the fan as heating
signal that uses a set of two, 24 Vac non-isolated electronic stage and cycle it more often. This sequence is used when
contacts to control the floating damper actuator(s). One return plenum air is hot enough to be used as a primary
contact to open the end device, the other to close the end heating stage.
device. The actuator will open and close to multiple positions
according to demand. When demand and temperature are NOTE: All control sequences use Output 1 for floating
satisfied, the thermostat stops moving the actuator, leaving control of cooling.
it at its last position until the demand changes (see Fig. 6).
The internally-mounted status LED indicates the output
— The internal green LED indicates that the actuator is action. The red LED indicates that the output electronic
opening or opened. contact (triac) is energized.
— The internal yellow LED indicates the actuator is closing or
closed. See Table 6. Table 2. Binary Control Sequence.

Output 2 Output 3 Starta

On power-up, the close output is energized for 8.4 minutes to
synchronize all actuators. After this, normal control operation On Off Fanb
resumes. Every 21.5 hours, the synchronization process is
Off On Stage 1 heat (fan on)c
repeated.
On On Stage 2 heat (fan and
stage 1 heat on)
SETPOINT DIAL
CENTERED a The stages/fan turn off in the reverse order that they turn on
100%
(FULLY
OPEN)
(see Fig. 7).
b The Fan must be on in order for Stage 1 to turn on.
c Stage 1 heat must be on for Stage 2 to turn on.
50%
COOLING HEATING

Cycles Per Hour (CPH)

ONLY ONLY
0% MODE MODE
(FULLY
CLOSED) It is possible to fix the number of times per hour the reheat
TEMPERATURE RISE OUTPUT 1
end device energizes. Those settings are adjusted with a dip
(FLOATING) M20025 switch (S1). Two different settings are possible: 4 CPH and
8 CPH. However, the CPH switch (S1) modifies only certain
Fig. 6. T6984F sequence. outputs depending on the sequence selected (see Table 3).

Table 3. Cycles Per Hour.

Temperature Differential (T6984G only)
The T6894G thermostat has two distinct setpoints, one for Output 2 Output 3
heating, the other for cooling (see Fig. 3). When the room Binary sequence No No
temperature is between these setpoints, neither heating nor Fan and 1 heating No (Fan output) Yes (S1 applies)
cooling are working and the room temperature is in the step sequence
Differential. When room temperature drops below the heating
setpoint, Output 2 energizes. When room temperature rises 2 heating step Yes (S1 applies) Yes (S1 applies)
above the cooling setpoint, Output 1 energizes. sequence

Two values are available for the Differential: 2°F (1°C) and
5°F (3°C). The value can be adjusted with the dip switch (S2).

63-2585—2 4
 T6984F,G ELECTRONIC FLOATING CONTROL THERMOSTATS

TRUE HEATING TRUE COOLING TRUE TRUE

SETPOINT SETPOINT HEATING COOLING
STAGE 100% SETPOINT SETPOINT
1 100%
3 ON (FULLY
(FULLY
OPEN) OUTPUT 3 ON
STAGE 1 OPEN)
STAGE
3 OFF
2 ON
STAGE 50%
STAGE 2
2 OFF
1 ON
STAGE OUTPUT 3
1 OFF 0% OFF
50%
(FULLY
TEMPERATURE
CLOSED)
DIFFERENTIAL
TEMPERATURE OUTPUT 1 2
OUTPUTS RISE (FLOATING)
2 AND 3
OUTPUT 2
1 DIAL SETPOINT CENTERED IN DIFFERENTIAL. M20027
OFF 0%
OUTPUT 2 ON (FULLY
Fig. 7. T6984G binary heat control sequence CLOSED)
(Output 2 and 3 binary heating mode). DIFFERENTIAL
TEMPERATURE
RISE OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 3 OUTPUT 2
(FLOATING)

TRUE HEATING TRUE COOLING 1 DIAL SETPOINT CENTERED IN DIFFERENTIAL.

OUTPUT 3 ON SETPOINT SETPOINT
100%
2 SELECTABLE CYCLES PER HOUR (CPH): 4 OR 8. M20029
(FULLY
1 OPEN)
Fig. 9. T6984G heat control sequence 3: 2 heating steps
2 (Outputs 2 and 3 time proportioning heat).
OUTPUT 3
OFF
50%

FAN FAN
ON OFF
0%
(FULLY
CLOSED)
DIFFERENTIAL
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 3 (FLOATING)
TEMPERATURE
FAN (OUTPUT 2) RISE

1 DIAL SETPOINT CENTERED IN DIFFERENTIAL.

2 SELECTABLE CYCLES PER HOUR (CPH): 4 OR 8. M20028

Fig. 8. T6984G heat control sequence 2: Fan, 1 stage heat

(Output 2 on/off fan; Output 3 time proportioning heat).

5 63-2585—2
T6984F,G ELECTRONIC FLOATING CONTROL THERMOSTATS

Night Setback Day/Night Modes (T6984G only) Table 4. DIP Switch Settings.
An energy saving mode by which the actual setpoints are Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 5
modified to different values than the ones adjusted on the Day/Night Setback
dial. The cooling setpoint increases, the heating setpoint Switch Binary
decreases. This mode is energized with a dry contact from Position Cycling Differential Heating Cooling
a remote time clock. 0 4 CPH 2°F (1°C) 5°F (3°C) 5°F (3°C)

Two different setup and setback values are adjustable with a 1 8 CPH 5°F (3°C) 10°F (6°C) 20°F (11°C)
DIP switch (see Fig. 10 and Table 4). Switch 3 Switch 4 Reheat Sequence
0 0 Binary
SWITCH 1 1 Fan and 1 Heating Step
1 2 3 4 5
ON = 1 0 1 2 Heating Steps
OFF = 0
M20032
NOTES:
Fig. 10. DIP switch definitions. — The system LED on this thermostat cover flashes
to indicate that it is in night mode.
— Override night setback temporarily (2-1/2 hours)
by depressing the override button (on the cover).
— Press the button again to fully restore thermostat
setpoints to day mode.
— One night setback timer contact can be used for
multiple thermostats.

63-2585—2 6
 T6984F,G ELECTRONIC FLOATING CONTROL THERMOSTATS

CHECKOUT
Service LED Test Condition (T6984G only)
All thermostats have internal service LED lights and a system
status LED on the cover. The internal service LED are colored Table 7. T6984G Test Condition.
lights that can be viewed from the thermostat side when they
are energized. The system status LED is mounted on the Red 2 Red 3
cover. (See the checkout and start up procedures section in Rotate Knob to Green Yellow Reheat Reheat
the Application Manual.) Minimum Position (-) On Off Off Off
Maximum Position (+) Off On On On
Thermostat operation can be confirmed with the thermostat
cover system and service status LED (see Table 5).
Power-up Sequence
Table 5. System Status LED. When power is first applied to the thermostat, a 24V pulse
Model Color Explanation equal to the actuator travel time is applied to the actuator
to bring it to the fully closed position. This synchronizing
T6984F Green High Intensity = Demand for cooling. sequence is required as the thermostat has no way of
Low = no demand knowing the actuator position. Once the actuator is closed,
T6984G Red Flashing = night setback and setup the pulses to the actuator are synchronized with the actuator
activated position. The thermostat then positions the actuator exactly,
using timed voltage pulses.
Table 6. Internal Service LED.
IMPORTANT
F G Color Indication The thermostat will not respond to setpoint demands
X X Green Actuator/valve opening until this reset sequence is complete.

X X Yellow Actuator/valve closing NOTES:

X Red 2 On/Off output 2 is closed. Load energized. — On power-up, the close output is energized for
8.4 minutes to synchronize all actuators, then
X Red 3 On/Off output 3 is closed. Load energized. normal control operation resumes.
— If the box reaches fully open or closed position
(based on timing), actuators are de-energized.
— Every 21.5 hours, a synchronization process
(by closing the box) is repeated.

7 63-2585—2
 By using this Honeywell literature, you agree that Honeywell will have no liability for any damages arising out of
your use or modification to, the literature. You will defend and indemnify Honeywell, its affiliates and subsidiaries,
from and against any liability, cost, or damages, including attorneys’ fees, arising out of, or resulting from, any
modification to the literature by you.

Automation and Control Solutions

Honeywell Honeywell Limited-Honeywell Limitée
1985 Douglas Drive North 35 Dynamic Drive
Golden Valley, MN 55422 Scarborough, Ontario
M1V 4Z9

Printed in U.S.A. on recycled

63-2585—2 B.B. Rev. 6-02 paper containing at least 10% www.honeywell.com
post-consumer paper fibers.