The Zone Control 369 is designed to control the temperature in up to six heating zones using Room Temperature Units (RTUs) or
indoor sensors. The 369 allows one stage heating zones, two stage heating zones, or a combination of one stage and two stage
heating zones. PID zoning logic allows for staggering and synchronization of multiple zones in order to minimize boiler short cycling.
The 369 is capable of operating a single cooling output and can provide automatic or manual heat / cool change over. When the 369
is used with a tekmar Reset or House Control, the 369 provides indoor temperature feedback that automatically adjusts the supply
water temperature in order to satisfy the zone with the highest heat load. A large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is incorporated in order
to view system status and operating information. The LCD and user key pad are used to set the control’s adjustments and to monitor
zone running times, outdoor high and low temperatures, minimum zone temperatures, and many other useful items.
Additional features include:
• Control Schedule• Slab Minimum and Slab Maximum Temperature Control
• Individual Zone Schedules• Remote Display and Adjustment Capabilities
• Optimum Start / Stop• Test Sequence to Ensure Proper Component Operation
• Cooling Control or Cooling Enable• 115 V (ac) Power Supply
• Manual Override• CE and CSA C US Certified (approved to applicable UL standards)
View
Setback
°
F
None
off
red
red
not testing
testing
testing paused
Test
Lithium Battery CR1620
POS (+) up
Press here
on battery to
remove it.
WARNING: Battery may explode
or cause burns if disassembled,
Input
Timer
tekmar Zone
Output
tekmar Reset
Control
Input
Outdoor
Sensor
Included
LR 58233
E150539
Input
Control
LR 58233
E150539
Menu
Zone Control 369
Six Zones
Do not apply power
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UnO
Zo
Sw
In
Item
Com
6
Zn
Out
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Out
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INSTALLATION CATEGORY II
Made in Canada by
tekmar Control Systems Ltd.
C US
Power: 115 V 50/60 Hz 600 VA
Relays: 230 V (ac) 5 A
The 369 uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) as the method of supplying information. You can use the LCD in order to setup and
monitor the operation of your system. The 369 has four push buttons (Menu, Item, ▼, ▲) for selecting and adjusting settings. As you
program your control, record your settings in the Adjust Menu table which is found in the second half of this brochure.
Menu
All of the items displayed by the control are organized into various menus. These
menus are listed on the left hand side of the display (Menu Field). To select a menu,
use the
advance to the next available menu. Once a menu is selected, there will be a group of
items that can be viewed within that menu.
Item
The abbreviated name of the selected item will be displayed in the item field of the
display. To view the next available item, press and release the
have reached the last available item in a menu, pressing and releasing the
will return the display to the first item in the selected menu.
Adjust
To make an adjustment to a setting in the control, begin by selecting the appropriate
menu using the
Finally, use the ▼ and / or ▲ button to make the adjustment.
Menu
button. By pressing and releasing the
Menu
button, the display will
Menu
Item
Item
button. Once you
Item
button
Menu
Item
Menu
button. Then select the desired item using the
Item
button.
Menu
Item
Additional information can be gained by observing the Status field of the LCD. The status field will indicate which of the control’s
outputs are currently active. Most symbols in the status field are only visible when the View Menu is selected.
The 369 has a number of menus used to monitor system status and adjust settings in the control. The current menu will be displayed
in the left hand side of the display.
View Menu
The View menu is used to view the outdoor temperature and zone temperatures.
Adjust Menu
View
°
F
There are seven separate menus used to make adjustments to the control settings and
the zone settings. There is an Adjust menu for the control, and an Adjust menu for
each zone.
Control Adjust Menu
Adjust
The Control Adjust menu is used to make adjustments to the control settings. The
control settings affect every zone. To access the control settings, select the Adjust
menu by using the
Menu
button.
Adjust
will be displayed in the left hand side of
the display.
Zone Adjust Menu
The Zone Adjust menu is used to make adjustments to the zone settings. There is a
Zone Adjust menu for each zone that an RTU or indoor sensor is connected to. To
access the zone settings for a particular zone, select the Zone Adjust menu for that
zone by using the
display, and
Menu
button.
Zone
followed by the zone number will be displayed in the bottom of
Adjust
will be displayed in the left hand side of the
the display.
Note:
The Zone Adjust menu in the control is different than the Adjust menu in a
display RTU.
Adjust
Zone
1
Monitor Menu
The Monitor menu is used to monitor the system over a period of time. It is possible to
track system pump and zone running hours, and high and low zone temperatures.
Time Menu
The Time menu is used for setback purposes, and displays the time of day and the day
of the week. In order to access the Time menu, the
in the
Setback
Schedule (Schd) Menu
position. Refer to the Settings section on how to set the clock.
Setback / None
DIP switch must be
The Schd menu is used to set the control schedules. In order to access the control
schedules in the Schd menu, the
Setback / None
DIP switch must be in the
Setback
position. Schedule overrides are also available in the Schd menu. Refer to the Settings
section on how to set a schedule.
Miscellaneous (Misc) Menu
The Misc menu is used to select units, access levels, and backlite operation.
Displays the current
status of the control’s
inputs, outputs and
operation
View
Adjust
Monitor
Time
Schd
Misc
Menu
Item
Zone
Un
5 61 234
°
°
F
PM
Occ
C
min hrAM
sec
1
2
Ovr
Cool
Number Field
Displays the current value of
the selected item
Buttons
Selects Menu, Items
{
and adjusts settings
Symbol Description
Override
Displays when the control is in override
mode.
Cooling
Displays when the
Warning
Displays when an error exists or when a
limit has been reached.
Lock/UnLock
Displays whether control is locked or
unlocked.
Temperature
Displays the unit of measure that all of the
temperatures are to be displayed.
Time
Displays the unit of measure that all of the
times are to be displayed.
Cooling
relay is on.
Zone
UnOcc
Occ
Pump
Displays when the system pump is in
operation.
Zone
5 61 234
Displays when a zone is in operation.
Optimum Stop
Displays when a zone is in optimum stop.
Optimum Start
Displays when a zone is in optimum start.
Unoccupied Schedule
Displays when the control is in unoccupied
(Night) mode.
Occupied Schedule
Displays when the control is in occupied
(Day) mode.
Ovr
Cool
°
F, °C
AM,PM,sec,
min,hr
Definitions
The following defined terms and symbols are used throughout this manual to bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk
levels, or to important information concerning the life of the product.
- Warning Symbol: Indicates presence of hazards which can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage if ignored.
When the Zone Control 369 is powered up, the control displays the control type number in the LCD for 2 seconds. Next, the software
version is displayed for 2 seconds. Finally, the control enters into the normal operating mode and the LCD defaults to displaying the
current outdoor temperature.
ZONING OPERATION
The 369 can directly control the temperature in up to six one stage heating zones, three two stage heating zones, or a combination
of one stage and two stage heating zones. In order to measure the indoor temperature, each zone requires either an indoor sensor
or an RTU. With display RTUs, the desired zone temperature is set using the HEATING adjustment in the Adjust menu of the RTU.
With non-display RTUs, the desired zone temperature is set using the RTU dial. If an indoor sensor is used, the desired zone
temperature is set using the HEATING adjustment in the Zone Adjust menu of the control.
HEATING CYCLE (HEAT CYC)
The 369 operation is based on a cycle length which is adjustable
through the HEAT CYC setting in the Control Adjust menu of the control.
During every cycle, the control turns on each zone relay for a specific
on time. The required on time is calculated based on the PID response
of the zone during the previous cycle period. If the zone requires more
heat, the on time is increased, and if the zone requires less heat, the on
time is reduced. In order to prevent short cycling, the 369 ensures that
the zone relays remain on or off for a minimum amount of time.
PID Zoning Logic
Proportional (P)
Proportional control logic compares the actual zone temperature to the desired zone temperature. Zone relay on time is based on
the difference between the actual temperature and the desired temperature. As the zone temperature drops, the relay on time
increases, and as the zone temperature rises, the relay on time decreases.
Integral (I)
Integral control logic compares the actual zone temperature to the desired zone temperature over a period of time. The longer the
actual temperature is below the desired temperature, the longer the on time for the zone relay will be.
Derivative (D)
Determines how fast or how slow the actual temperature is changing.
P + I + D = PID
If proportional, integral and derivative (PID) control logic is used, the control is more able to prevent excessive temperature
swings and provide a stable room temperature under all conditions. It not only takes into account how much the room temperature
has dropped, but also how long there has been a droop and how fast the temperature is changing.
ZONE CONTROL LOAD STAGGERING AND SYNCHRONIZATION
The 369 staggers the operation of the zones in order to achieve a steady load on the boiler while preventing boiler short cycling.
Multiple Zone Controls can be daisy chained together to increase the number of zones. Each of the Zone Controls synchronizes
its zone operating cycles based on the
improved boiler operation. In order for Zone Control synchronization to work properly, the cycle length on each Zone Control must
be equal.
Note:
If a Zone Control 367/ 368 or House Control 370 / 371 is used with a Zone Control 369, the HEAT CYC adjustment in the 369
should be set to 15 minutes.
Zo In
input from the other Zone Controls. This results in a more stable system flow rate and
ZONE CONTROL OPERATION WITH A TEKMAR OUTDOOR RESET CONTROL
The 369 can provide indoor temperature feedback to a tekmar Reset Control. When multiple Zone Controls are used, each zone
control uses its
Zo Out
output to sequentially pass the information to the tekmar Reset Control. The ZO OUT item displayed in the
view menu represents the target from the zone with the highest heat requirement. The tekmar Reset Control uses this target to
determine the water temperature required to satisfy the zone with the highest heat requirement.
ZONE OUTPUT (ZN OUTP)
The ZN OUTP adjustment in the Zone Adjust menu of the control selects the zoning
device used for each zone, and affects the operation of the system pump.
Adjust
When PUMP is selected, the control assumes the device used to control the heat
delivery is a pump. When the zone turns on, the control does not operate the system
pump.
Zone
1
When VLV is selected, the control assumes the device used to control the heat delivery
is a fast acting spring return valve. When the zone turns on, the control turns on the
system pump.
When THRM is selected, the control assumes the device used to control the heat delivery is a slow acting zone valve with a
thermal actuating motor. When the zone turns on, the system pump is held off for a period of time to allow the thermal motor zone
valve to fully open. This time is adjustable through the thermal open (THRM OPEN) setting in the Control Adjust menu of the
control. The thermal close (THRM CLS) setting in the Control Adjust menu of the control sets the time required for the thermal
motor zone valve to close.
SYSTEM PUMP OPERATION
The system pump (
Sys Pmp
) contact is operated based on the zoning device(s) selected. Refer to the ZONE OUTPUT section for system
pump operation. The system pump is also operated based on the purge and exercise functions.
EXERCISING (EXERCISE)
The 369 has a built-in exercising function. The exercising period is adjustable and comes factory set at 70 hours. If the zoning devices
or the system pump has not been operated at least once during every exercising period, the control turns on the output for 10 seconds.
This minimizes the possibility of a pump or valve seizing during a long period of inactivity. The Test LED flashes anytime the control
is exercising.
Note:
The zone relay exercising time is increased to the THRM OPEN setting if THRM is selected as the zoning device.
PURGING (PURGE)
The 369 includes a purging function which allows for any excess heat available in the boiler to be purged into the zones. The 369 removes
the call for heat from the reset control some time before the zones are turned off. The purging time is adjustable based on the PURGE
setting in the Control Adjust menu of the control.
Section A2: One Stage Heating
ONE STAGE HEATING
A one stage heating zone has one RTU or indoor sensor controlling a
single heating terminal. One RTU or indoor sensor therefore controls
one output relay. If an RTU is used to control a one stage heating zone,
the RTU must be connected to a
to an even numbered
be selected through the STG NUM adjustment in the Zone Adjust menu
of the control. If an indoor sensor is used to control a one stage heating
zone, the sensor can only be connected to an
Indr 4 or Indr 6
adjustment in the Zone Adjust menu of the control.
In cases where a one stage heating system can not provide sufficient heat, a second stage of heat from an
additional heating terminal can be provided to supplement the first stage. A two stage heating system
therefore has one RTU or indoor sensor controlling two output relays: a
Lo stage
If an RTU is used to control a two stage heating zone, the RTU must be connected to an even
(i.e.
tN1 2, tN1 4 or tN1 6
), and TWO must be selected through the STG NUM adjustment in the Zone Adjust
menu of the control. If an indoor sensor is used to control a two stage heating zone, the sensor must be
connected to an
terminal (i.e.
Indr 2, Indr 4 or Indr 6
), and TWO must be selected through the STG NUM
Indr
adjustment in the Zone Adjust menu of the control. The odd numbered zone relay becomes the Lo Stage
and the even numbered zone relay becomes the Hi Stage.
Example
and
control the output relays
Relay
relay
PID Staging Logic
: An RTU connected between
tN1 2
terminals (20 and 22) is used to
Zn 1
Zn 1
is the
Zn 2
is the
Lo stage
Hi stage
output relay and
output relay.
and
Com
Zn 2
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F
Occ
1
.
Un
ItemMenu
The temperature within each two stage zone is controlled by varying the
on time of the output relays over a cycle length. During light loads, the
369 cycles the
stage
relay on time increases until it reaches the maximum of the cycle
length. The
Lo Stage
Hi stage
relay on and off. As the load increases, the
Lo
relay is then turned on and its on time is increased
as the load increases. When the heating load decreases again, the on
time of the
completely. The control then starts to reduce the on time of the
stage
relay.
Hi stage
relay is reduced until the
Hi stage
relay is turned off
Lo
relay and a
21
20
tN1
tN1
Com
1
Hi stage
tN1
terminal
22
23
Indr
2
2
C
R
relay.
Lo Stage
Adjust
M
M
Zn
1
Zone
6
2
7
Com
Zn
1-2
2
Hi Stage
8
Section B: Cooling Operation
Section B1
General Cooling
Section B2
Cooling Enable
Section B3
Cooling Control
Section B1: General Cooling
GENERAL COOLING
The Zone Control 369 is capable of operating a single cooling group to provide either cooling enable (ENBL)
or cooling control (CTRL). This is an adjustable item through the COOL MOD setting in the Control Adjust menu
of the control. In order to prevent short cycling of the mechanical cooling unit, the 369 ensures the
is operated for a minimum amount of time. The minimum run time (MIN RUN) and minimum off time (MIN OFF)
are adjustable settings in the Control Adjust menu of the control.
COOLING GROUP (CG)
A cooling group is a group of heating zones that are a part of a cooling zone. This function allows zones which
are assigned to the cooling group to be doing cooling, while zones which are not assigned to the cooling group
are heating. A heating zone can be assigned to the cooling group by selecting CG through the ZN COOL
adjustment in the Zone Adjust menu of the control. Zone 6 (
group; therefore, there is no option for removing this zone from the cooling group.
COOLING INTERLOCK (INTRLOCK)
In order to prevent simultaneous heating and cooling, the 369 provides a cooling interlock. Once all the heating zones assigned to the
cooling group have been satisfied for a period of time, the control will allow cooling operation to occur. This time is adjustable through
the INTRLOCK setting in the Control Adjust menu of the control. Once any zone assigned to the cooling group requires heat, cooling
operation is terminated.
The changeover between heating and cooling is based on whether or not a display RTU is connected to zone 6 (
RTU is connected to zone 6 (
tN1 6
). If a display
tN1 6
), the changeover between heating and cooling is selected at RTU 6. A pointer in the lower right
hand display of the RTU indicates that this RTU is the designated heat / cool RTU. Heat / cool changeover can be achieved
automatically or manually through the RTU. The MODE adjustment in the Adjust menu of RTU 6 allows the selection between HEAT,
COOL, AUTO or OFF. When HEAT is selected at RTU 6, the cooling system is locked out and only heating is allowed as required.
When COOL is selected at RTU 6, the heating system is locked out and all the heating zones assigned to the cooling group shut off.
Cooling is then allowed to operate as required. When AUTO is selected at RTU 6, the changeover between heating and cooling occurs
based on the Cooling Interlock function. Cooling is then allowed to operate as required. When OFF is selected at RTU 6, zone 6
becomes inactive and cooling operation is disabled. If a display RTU is not connected to zone 6 (
tN1 6
), the changeover between
heating and cooling is automatic.
COOLING WHILE FLOOR WARMING
The 369 can use a 063 display RTU to provide floor (slab) and air temperature control. The 063 RTU has a built-in air sensor which
is used to control the heating and cooling air temperature, while a slab sensor connected to the 063 RTU controls the floor (slab)
temperature. During mild conditions the floor (slab) is maintained at a minimum temperature, and as the outdoor temperature drops
the floor (slab) will rise above the minimum setting and the air sensor takes over. As the outdoor temperature rises and cooling is
required, the control targets the cooling setpoint and the floor (slab) is still maintained at a minimum temperature.
Note:
During mild conditions, it is possible to overheat the space if the floor (slab ) is maintained at a minimum temperature.
Section B2: Cooling Enable
COOLING ENABLE (ENBL)
The
Cooling
relay can be used to enable a cooling system, which can be
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16
Cooling
controlled by a cooling thermostat. The changeover between heating
and cooling is described in the Heat / Cool Changeover section.
Cooling Unit
Cooling
Thermostat
Section B3: Cooling Control
COOLING CONTROL (CTRL)
A display RTU connected to zone 6 (
as the controlling device for the cooling system. The actual cooling “room” temperature is an average of the room temperature of all
the zones assigned to the cooling group. The desired cooling temperature is set using the COOLING adjustment in the Adjust menu
of RTU 6. When cooling, the 369 varies the on time of the
through the COOL CYC setting in the Control Adjust menu of the control. If COOL CYC is set to AUTO, the control automatically
calculates a cooling cycle length. During every cycle, the control turns on the
time is calculated based on the PID response of the cooling group during the previous cycle period. If the cooling group requires more
cooling, the on time is increased, and if the cooling group requires less cooling, the on time is reduced. The changeover between
heating and cooling is described in the Heat / Cool Changeover section.
Note:
If a non-display RTU is connected to
selected.
tN1 6
) can be used to control a heating zone as well as the cooling group. This RTU is designated
Cooling
tN1 6
or if an indoor sensor is connected to
relay based on a cycle length. The cooling cycle length is adjustable
To provide greater energy savings, the 369 can lower the building temperature at night or when the building is unoccupied. The 369
has a built-in clock which allows for heating and cooling setback capabilities. As an option, an external timer may be connected to
provide a separate setback signal. When in the unoccupied mode, the
operates the zones based on the
temperature is set using the HEATING
the desired zone temperature is set using the HEATING
UnOcc
settings made in the control and / or display RTUs. With display RTUs, the desired zone
UnOcc
adjustment in the Adjust menu of the RTU. With non-display RTUs or indoor sensors,
UnOcc
(CTRL) is selected, the desired cooling temperature is set using the COOLING
setback feature is enabled by setting the
Setback / None
DIP switch to the
UnOcc
segment is displayed in the appropriate LCD. The 369
adjustment in the Zone Adjust menu of the control. If cooling control
UnOcc
adjustment in the Adjust menu of RTU 6. The
Setback
position, and selecting a desirable schedule. As
well, a schedule override or an external unoccupied override can enable the setback feature.
Clock
The clock in the 369 is used for setback purposes. In order to set the clock, the
Setback / None
DIP switch must be in the
Setback
position. The clock is accessed in the Time menu of the control. The clock displays the time of day and the day of the week. Setting
of the clock is described in the Settings section of this brochure.
SCHEDULE
The 369 provides a control schedule and a zone schedule. Non-display RTUs and indoor
sensors may only select the control schedule, while display RTUs have the option to select
either the control schedule or its own zone schedule. Each schedule allows two occupied
Schd
and two unoccupied events each day. During the first event, the 1 segment is displayed
in the appropriate LCD, and during the second event, the 2 segment is displayed. Setting
ItemMenu
of a schedule is described in the Settings section of this brochure.
Zone Schedule (ZONE)
The zone schedule allows each zone to have its own independent schedule. A zone
schedule is only available for zones using display RTUs. The ZONE schedule is
accessed through the HEAT SCHD adjustment in the schedule (Schd) menu of the RTU.
Control Schedule (CTRL)
The control schedule allows each zone to be on the same schedule. When using display
RTUs, the CTRL schedule is accessed through the HEAT SCH adjustment in the
schedule (Schd) menu of the RTU. When using non-display RTUs or indoor sensors,
the CTRL schedule is accessed through the HT SCHD adjustment in the Zone Adjust
menu of the control.
Cooling Schedule
The 369 allows the heat / cool RTU (
tN1 6
) to select a schedule for cooling. The COOL SCH adjustment in the schedule (Schd)
menu of the RTU may be set to CTRL to use the control schedule, or ZONE to use the zone schedule.
Note:
If cooling enable (ENBL) is selected and the control is in unoccupied mode, the control does not operate the
OPTIMUM START / STOP
The Optimum Start / Stop feature is used during transitions between
the unoccupied mode and the occupied mode. If Optimum Stop is
selected, the control turns off the zone valve or pump before the start
of the setback period. Therefore, the zone starts to cool down at the
beginning of the UnOccupied period. If Optimum Start is selected, the
Optimum Stop
369 raises the zone temperature during the final stages of the
unoccupied period. This ensures the zone is at the occupied temperature as soon as the occupied period begins.
The Optimum Start / Stop function may be selected for each zone to
provide optimum start (STRT), optimum stop (STOP), or optimum
start and stop (BOTH). For display RTUs this setting is selected
through the OPT STRT adjustment in the schedule (Schd) menu of
the RTU. For non-display RTUs or indoor sensors, the Optimum Start
10 P.M. 12 A.M. 2 A.M. 4 A.M. 6 A.M.
/ Stop setting is selected through the HEAT OPT adjustment in the
Zone Adjust menu of the control.
Adjust
Setback Period
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
2
Zone
Cooling
Optimum Start
relay.
If cooling control (CTRL) is selected, Optimum Start may be selected for cooling. If Optimum Start is selected, the control operates
the
Cooling
relay to ensure the cooling group is at the occupied temperature as soon as the occupied period begins. This function
is enabled by selecting STRT through the COOL OPT adjustment in the Control Adjust menu of the control.
The 369 has a number of setback overrides that are selected through the schedule (Schd) menu. A system override and a zone override
are available. Any time an override is in effect, the
System Override
(OVERRIDE)
Ovr
segment is displayed in the appropriate LCD.
Schd
Occ
OvrUn
The system overrides affect every zone and are selected in the schedule (Schd) menu
of the control, remote display module (RDM), or display RTU. These setback overrides
have priority over any external setback signal.
Adjust
Zone Override
(ZONE OVR)
Schd
Occ
Ovr
Zone overrides are only available for zones using display RTUs. The zone overrides
only affect the respective zone, and are selected in the schedule (Schd) menu of the
ItemMenu
RTU or remote display module (RDM).
Temporary (TMPY)
If a temporary occupied or temporary unoccupied override is selected, the 369 operates the zone(s) in the selected override mode
for 3 hours from the time the selection is made. Once completed, the control reverts to the currently scheduled operation.
Permanent (PERM)
If a permanent occupied or permanent unoccupied override is selected, the 369 operates the zone(s) in the selected override mode
until a new override is selected.
Away (AWAY)
If the AWAY override is selected, the 369 reduces all the heating
Schd
setpoints to a maximum of 62°F (17°C), and increases the cooling
setpoint to at least 82°F (28°C). Also, slab minimum settings and all
existing schedules are ignored.
External UnOccupied Override
An external signal can place the 369 into unoccupied mode. Any time
the
UnO Sw
(1) and the
Com
(4) terminals are shorted together, the
1
UnO
Sw
Zo
In
3
2
Zo
Out
4
Com
control overrides the occupied mode and operates in the unoccupied
mode. The
UnOcc Ovr
segment is displayed in the appropriate LCD.
The control remains in the unoccupied mode as long as the signal is
present or until a system override is selected.