The Radiant Thermostat 519 accurately
controls the room and/or floor temperature
for a hydronic heating zone using Pulse
Width Modulation (PWM) technology.
Simple up and down buttons and a display
with large type make this thermostat easy
to read and use. A Slab Sensor 079 is
included to measure floor temperature
to protect the floor from overheating and
enhance comfort. This easy to install
thermostat is a direct replacement for
the tekmar Thermostat 509.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new tekmar® thermostat.
This manual will step through the complete installation, programming and sequence
of operation for this control. At the back, there are tips for control and system
troubleshooting.
Installation
Caution
Improper installation and operation of this control could result in damage to the
equipment and possibly even personal injury or death. It is your responsibility to
ensure that this control is safely installed according to all applicable codes and standards.
This electronic control is not intended for use as a primary limit control. Other controls
that are intended and certified as safety limits must be placed into the control circuit.
If the floor covering is to be installed over either a thin-set or thin-pour material of sufficient
depth, the 079 slab sensor can be placed directly into either the thin-set material or the
thin-pour material and covered over. Ensure
that the sensor is located in such a position that
the attached wire is able to reach to a suitable
junction location. Splices within the thin-set or
thin-pour should be avoided to ensure trouble
Thin-set
Electric
Cables
Tiles
free operation. The sensor should be located
mid way between the heating elements to ensure
a proper temperature reading.
Thin Floor Coverings (less than 3/8” (10 mm))
If a thin floor covering is to be installed directly to the subfloor, a groove 1/8” (4 mm)
wide by 1/16” (2 mm) deep can be cut into the surface of the subfloor to accommodate
the wire for the sensor. Ensure that the sensor is located in such a position that the
attached wire is able to reach to a suitable junction
location. Splices under the floor covering should
be avoided to ensure trouble free operation.
A groove 3/16” (5 mm) wide by 3/16” (5 mm)
Hardwood
Subfloor
deep by 1-3/4” (45 mm) long should be cut to
accommodate the sensor. The sensor should be
located mid way between the heating elements to
ensure a proper temperature reading.
Thick Floor Coverings (greater than 3/8” (10 mm))
If a thick floor covering is to be installed directly to the subfloor, a groove 1/8” (4 mm) wide
by 1/16” (2 mm) deep can be cut into the back of the flooring material to accommodate
the wire for the sensor. Ensure that the sensor is located in such a position that the
attached wire is able to reach to a suitable junction location.
Splices under the floor covering should be avoided
to ensure trouble free operation. A groove 3/16”
Hardwood
(5 mm) wide by 3/16” (5 mm) deep by 1-3/4” (45
mm) long should be cut to accommodate the
sensor. The sensor should be located mid way
Subfloor
between the heating elements to ensure a proper
temperature reading.
NOTE: If it is not practical to cut a groove in the
surface covering, follow the installation method
used for thin floor coverings.
If a Slab Sensor 079 is to be installed into an existing tile floor with sufficiently large
grout lines, the sensor and wire can be installed in one of the grout lines between the
tiles. Select a low traffic area of the floor that is mid way between the heating elements
for the sensor location. Ensure that the sensor is
located in such a position that the attached wire
is able to reach to a suitable junction location.
Splices within the grout should be avoided to ensure
Subfloor
Tiles
Thin-set
trouble free operation. Remove the appropriate
grout line and place the sensor and wire in the
floor. Re-grout the area.
Installing the Sensor to the Bottom of a Subfloor
If the sensor is to be installed to the bottom of a subfloor, cut a piece of 1” (25 mm) thick
rigid insulation into a 6” (150 mm) by 6” (150 mm)
square. A groove 3/16” (5 mm) wide by 3/16” (5
Subfloor
mm) deep by 1-3/4” (45 mm) long should be cut
into the insulation to accommodate the sensor.
Place the sensor in the groove and sandwich the
sensor between the insulation and the subfloor. Use
a suitable fastening method to affix the insulation to
the subfloor.
Slab Sensor 079 Wiring
Caution: Do not run sensor wires parallel to telephone or power cables. If the sensor
wires are located in an area with strong sources of electromagnetic interference,
shielded cable or twisted pair should be used or the wires can be run in a grounded
metal conduit.
The Slab Sensor 079 is supplied with 10’ (3 m) of cable. If a longer length is
required, 24 AWG or larger wire can be spliced onto the two wires from the sensor.
The splices should be properly soldered and protected in an accessible junction
box. Follow the sensor testing instructions given in this brochure and then connect
the wires to the control.
A good quality test meter capable of measuring up to 5,000 k (1 k = 1000) is
required to measure the sensor resistance. In addition to this, the actual temperature
must be measured with either a good quality digital thermometer, or if a thermometer
is not available, a second sensor can be placed alongside the one to be tested and
the readings compared.
First measure the room temperature using the thermometer. Disconnect the Sen and
Com wires from the thermostat. Using an electrical meter, measure the resistance of the
Sen and Com wires at the thermostat location. Using the temperature versus resistance
table, estimate the temperature measured by the sensor. The sensor measurement and
thermometer readings should be close. If the test meter reads a very high resistance,
there may be a broken wire, a poor wiring connection or a defective sensor. If the
resistance is very low, the wiring may be shorted, there may be moisture in the sensor
or the sensor may be defective. To test for a defective sensor, measure the resistance
directly at the sensor location. Once the test has been completed, reconnect the Sen
and Com wires to the thermostat.
Do not apply voltage to the temperature sensor terminals at any time as damage to
the sensor may result.
If the thermostat display turns on, this indicates that the thermostat is operating correctly
and there are no electrical issues. In the event that the display is permanently off:
1. Remove the thermostat front.
2. Use an electrical meter to measure voltage between the R and C wiring terminals.
For AC power supplies the voltage should measure between 10 to 30 V (ac). For
DC power supplies the voltage should measure between 10 to 30 V (dc).
3. If the voltage on the R and C wire terminations is continuous and the thermostat
display is not on, the thermostat may have a fault. Contact your tekmar sales
representative for assistance.
If the thermostat display intially powers on but later shuts off intermittantly, there
may be a short circuit from the W wire to ground, or the power supply is too small to
power the load.
1. Touch the button and set the heating temperature above the current room
temperature. Make sure the display does not flash “Max” if using a floor sensor.
2. When the “Heat On” symbol appears on the display, use an electrical meter to check
for voltage on the W and C wires connected to the zone valve, wiring center, relay
or switching relay. The electrical meter should read 10 to 30 V (ac) or (dc).
3. If the W and C wire have voltage, check the zone valve, wiring center, relay or pump
to determine if the heat device is operating correctly.
To change the heat temperature setting, push the or button to select a preferred
temperature setting. The Heat On symbol is shown on the display when the thermostat is
heating. The heat can cycle on and off within +/- 1.5°F (1°C) of the temperature setting.
The floor and air heating can be shut off by holding the button until Set Room is Off.
To resume heating when the Mode is Off, press the
setting, then press the button to select Mode Heat. The thermostat will resume
heating at the last previously set temperature.
button to navigate to the Mode
Air Temperature Only
If there is only an air temperature sensor (no floor sensor), the thermostat operates to
control your desired air temperature.
Floor Temperature Only
If the air sensor has been disabled, the thermostat will only maintain floor temperature
and ignore air temperature. This operation is recommended for areas such as bathrooms
to ensure that tile floors are warm to the touch.
Floor and Air Temperature
If the air sensor is turned on and a floor sensor is connected, the thermostat will maintain
the desired air temperature as well as a minimum floor temperature.
This operation is recommended for areas with large windows that allow the sun to
shine into a room and keep it warm without the need for heat. This can allow the floors
to cool off during the afternoon. When the sun goes down, it can take a long time for
the floors to get warm again. This may cause the room to cool off too much in the early
evening. A floor minimum setting can help with this condition by maintaining a floor
minimum temperature. Keep in mind the floor minimum temperature will override the
air temperature, and if set too high, may overheat the room.
This operation is also recommended for rooms with hardwood floors. Setting floor
minimum and maximum temperatures is a way of enhancing the comfort of the living
space while protecting floor coverings.
90°F (32°C)
Feels hot to the touch
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Suggested maximum for all floor
types other than wood.
80 to 85°F (26 to 30°C)
Feels warm to the touch
70°F (21°C)
Feels cool to the touch
40 to 45°F (5 to 7°C)
Feels cold to the touch
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Bathrooms and kitchens. Suggested
maximum for wood floors.
Rooms with large windows preventing
under heating in the evening.
User settings. Press the and buttons together for 3 seconds to enter and
advance to the next setting.
MODE
Select heat or off.
Range: HEAT, OFF
Default: HEAT
UNITS
Select the temperature units.
Range: °F or °C
Default: °F
LIGHT
Select when the display back light should operate. Auto
operates the backlight for 30 seconds after a keystroke.
Range: OFF, AUTO, ON
Default: AUTO
SET FLOOR
Set the floor minimum temperature. Available when an
F
auxiliary floor sensor is connected and the built-in room
sensor is on.
Range: OFF, 40 to 122°F (4.5 to 50.0°C)
Default: 72°F (22.0°C)
TYPE
Device Type number. Hold the
button to view the
software version.
ESCAPE
Release the
and buttons to return to the home screen.
Installer settings. Press the and buttons together for 5 more seconds.
AUXILIARY SENSOR
Select the type of auxiliary sensor. Available when an auxiliary
sensor is automatically detected.
Range: NONE = no auxiliary sensor, ROOM = Indoor
Sensor, FLOR = Slab Sensor, OUT = Outdoor Sensor
Default: OFF
ROOM SENSOR
Select if the built-in room temperature sensor is on or off.
The built-in room sensor can only be disabled when an
auxiliary room or slab sensor is connected.
Range: ON or OFF
Room
Default: ON
SET FLOOR MAXIMUM
Set the floor maximum temperature in order to protect the
floor covering. Suggested settings: Tile = 90°F (32°C),
MAX
F
Wood Floor = 85°F (29°C)
Range: 40 to 122°F (4.5 to 50.0°C), OFF
The thermostat failed to read the Programmable Settings from memory
and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat stops
normal operation until all Programmable Settings are checked except
to provide freeze protection.
ROOM SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT ERROR
The built-in air temperature sensor has an open circuit fault. Do not
confuse this error with the auxiliary room sensor short circuit error.
Room
Room
This error cannot be field repaired. Contact your wholesaler or tekmar
sales representative for details on repair procedures.
ROOM SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT ERROR
The built-in air temperature sensor has a short circuit fault. Do not
confuse this error with the auxiliary room sensor short circuit error.
This error cannot be field repaired. Contact your wholesaler or tekmar
sales representative for details on repair procedures.
AUXILIARY SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT ERROR
The auxiliary sensor has an open circuit. Check for loose or damaged
wires. Locate and repair the problem as described in the Sensor
Testing section of this brochure. The error clears after the auxiliary
sensor fault is corrected. If the auxiliary sensor was intentionally
removed, power the thermostat down and up to clear the error.
AUXILIARY SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT ERROR
The auxiliary sensor has a short circuit. Check for damaged wires.
Locate and repair the problem as described in the Sensor Testing
section of this brochure. The error clears after the auxiliary sensor
fault is corrected.
Literature519_C, 519_D, 519_Q, 519_U
ControlMicroprocessor control. This is not a safety (limit) control
Packaged weight0.6 lb. (290 g)
Dimensions3-11/16” H x 3” W x 15/16” D (94 x 76 x 24 mm)
EnclosureWhite PVC plastic, NEMA Type 1
ApprovalsMeets Class B: ICES & FCC Part 15
Ambient conditions
Power supply
Relay30 V (ac/dc) 2 A, Class 2 circuits
Sensor
– IncludedSlab Sensor 079
– Optionaltekmar type # 070, 072, 073, 076, 077, 079, 084
Indoor use only, 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C), RH ≤90% non-condensing
10 to 30 V (ac/dc), 50/60 Hz, 1.8 VA standby,
56 VA max fully loaded, Class 2
NTC thermistor, 10 kΩ @ 77°F (25°C ±0.2°C) ß=3892
Slab Sensor 079 10’ (3 m) wire
Dimensions
Enclosure
ApprovalsCSA C US
Operating range-58 to 140°F (-50 to 60°C)
Sensor
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3/16” OD x 1-1/2” (5 OD x 38 mm)
316 stainless steel, 10’ (3 m) 24 AWG, 300 volt PVC insulated Zipcord
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