tekmar 529 Installation

D529

tekmarNet®2 Thermostat 529

Installation & Operation Manual

Introduction

The tekmarNet®2 Thermostat 529 provides operation for:

Two Stage Heat•

12/11

Zoning

Replaces: 12/10

Features

Zone Synchronization

• Zone Post Purge

• Intelligent Setback (Timer 033)

• One touch overrides (User Switch)

• Auto Heating Cycle

• tekmarNet® 2 Communication

• compatible

Requires 2 wires

• Two stage heat

• Pulse Width Modulation

• CSA C US Approved for use in USA

• and Canada

Outdoor Temperature display

• Air Group member

• Backlight

• Freeze Protection

• Equipment Exercising

• Floor Warming (Slab Sensor 079)

• 1 auxiliary sensor input

• Room Temperature Limiting

• Supports Radiant Floor Cooling

•

Note

tN2 Zone Manager, Expansion

• Module, Wiring Center or House Control required for operation

D 529 - 12/11

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ..............................2

Installation .........................................2

Caution ..........................................2

Preparation ....................................2

Removing The Thermostat Base ...3

Mounting The Thermostat Base ....3

Thermostat Wiring .........................4

Testing the Thermostat Wiring ......6

Mounting the Thermostat ..............6

Cleaning the Thermostat ...............7

Switch Settings ..................................7

User Interface ....................................8

Display...........................................8

Button Operation ...........................8

Symbols Description .....................8

Settings ....................................9-16

Sequence of Operation .................... 17

Heating Operation ....................... 17

Air Group Operation .................... 19

Floor Cooling ...............................19

Schedules ...................................20

Scenes (System Override) ..........20

Troubleshooting ...............................21

Error Messages ......................21-24

Frequently Asked Questions .......25

Job Record ..................................26

Technical Data .............................27

Limited Warranty and Product

Return Procedure ........................28

Getting Started

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.

Preparation

Tools R e q u i r e d

tekmar or jeweller screwdriver

• Phillips head screwdriver

•

Materials Required

2, #6 x 1” Wood Screws

• 18 AWG LVT Solid Wire

• (Low Voltage Connections)

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Wire Stripper•

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Optional Adapter Plate 007 (for

• installation on 2” x 4” gang box)

Installation Location

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Choose the placement of the thermostats early in the construction process to enable proper wiring during rough-in.

Consider the following:

Interior Wall.

• Keep dry. Avoid potential leakage onto the control.

• Relative Humidity max 80% up to 88°F (31°C) decreasing linearly to 50% RH

• at 104°F (40°C). Non-condensing environment.

No exposure to extreme temperatures beyond 32-122°F (0-50°C).

• No draft, direct sun, or other cause for inaccurate temperature readings.

• Away from equipment, appliances, or other sources of electrical interference.

• Easy access for wiring, viewing, and adjusting the display screen.

• Approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) off the finished floor.

• The maximum length of wire is 1000 feet (300 m).

• Strip wire to 3/8” (10 mm) for all terminal connections.

• Use standard 18 AWG wire for the tN2 connections.

•

Removing The Thermostat Base

To remove the thermostat base:

Place a small slot screwdriver or similar

• tool into the slot located on the top of the thermostat.

While pushing down against the plastic

• tab, pull the thermostat away from the thermostat’s base.

Push tab

Remove thermostat

from base

Mounting The Thermostat Base

If a single gang switch box is used, an Adaptor Plate 007 is required to mount the thermostat to the box.

Fasten the base of the

• thermostat to the adaptor plate.

Feed the wiring through the

• openings in the back of the adaptor plate and thermostat.

Use the upper and lower screw

• holes to fasten the adaptor plate to the box.

Stud

Switch Box

/4”

Thermostat

Base

007 Adaptor

Plate

(83 mm)

Mounted on switch box

If a switch box was not used, mount the

/8”

(60 mm)

screwhole

thermostat directly to the wall.

Feed the wiring through the openings in

•

the back of the thermostat. Use screws in the screw holes to fasten the

•

Thermostat

Base

Stud

thermostat to the wall. At least one of the screws should enter a wall stud or similar rigid material.

/8”

(60 mm)

screwhole

Wall

Mounted on wallboard

Thermostat Wiring

The thermostat operates a single heating system zone with two stages of heat.

Power and communication are provided to the thermostat by connecting the tN2 terminals on the thermostat to the tN2 terminals on a tN2 Wiring Center, House Control, Zone Manager or Zone Expansion Module. tN2 terminals are not polarity sensitive.

Connect the optional auxiliary sensor wires to the sensor terminals 3 and 4.

Heating Equipment

R W

See 2nd stage heat wiring

options on opposite page

2nd Stage

Heating

For instructions see brochure Use at least 65°C conductors

No Power

tN21tN2

Sensor

tN2

Zone

529

Switch Settings:

1023-03

Scene

Lock

Setback

Unlock

Oﬀ

1234

12 34

Not used

Mmm YYYY

Meets Class B:

Canadian ICES

tNt 529

Two Stage Heat

Relays: 24V (ac) 2A

Slab Sensor 079, or

Outdoor Sensor 070, or

Indoor Sensor 076, 077, 084

Lot # 12345

FCC Part 15

Wiring 2nd Stage Heat

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The 529 thermostat can operate 2nd stage heat in two ways:

Method 1. Two-Stage Heating Using Wiring Center or Zone Manager

A two-stage thermostat is automatically detected when connected to Zone 1 or Zone 3 on a Wiring Center or Zone Manager. If there is no tN2 thermostat connected to Zone 2 or Zone 4, these outputs will automatically operate the heating equipment for 2nd stage heat.

Note: This 2nd stage wiring method is not compatible with the tN2 House Control 400, 401, 402, 403 and 406. Method 2 below must be used instead.

Wiring Center or

Zone Manager

tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4

Two-Stage Terminal

Designation

Zone 1 Zone 3

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 1 Stage 2

Method 2. Two-Stage Heating Using The Thermostat’s 2nd Stage Relay

If both Zone 2 or Zone 4 are in use, the 529 thermostat’s second stage relay must be used. This relay will close when the thermostat calls for 2nd stage heat (Rh-W2), and can be used to bring on the heating equipment.

Note: This 2nd stage wiring method must be used when a 529 thermostat is connected to a House Control 400, 401, 402, 403, or 406.

tNt 529

Two Stage Heat

Relays: 24V (ac) 2A

529

1023-03

Mmm YYYY

Lot # 12345

Lock

Not used

Scene

Setback

Not used

Unlock

Oﬀ

Meets Class B:

Canadian ICES

FCC Part 15

Switch Settings:

1234

R W

For instructions see brochure Use at least 65°C conductors

tN21tN2

No Power

Sensor 34

House Control

Wiring Center or

Zone Manager

tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2 tN2

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4

Testing the Thermostat Wiring

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Testi ng the P ower

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 off, or the display is cycling on and off:

1. Remove the tN2 wires from the thermostat.

2. Use an electrical meter to measure DC voltage between the tN2 terminals. If the DC voltage is 0 V (dc) for 20 seconds, then there is an open or short circuit

• in the tN2 wires.

If the DC voltage is 0 V (dc) for 10 seconds and then is 23 to 24 V (dc) for 5

• seconds, this indicates the wiring is correct.

3. Connect the thermostat to the tN2 wires connected to a zone on a House Control,

Wiring Center, or Zone Manager.

4. If the thermostat display is off, or is cycling on and off, move the thermostat to the

next available zone on the House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager.

If the thermostat display remains permanently on, there may be a fault with the

• previously tried zone on the House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager.

If the thermostat display continues to be off, or is cycling on and off, there may

• be a fault on the thermostat.

If a fault is suspected, contact your tekmar sales representative for assistance.

Testing the Heat Zone Output

1. Press the button and set the heating temperature above the current room

temperature. Make sure the display does not show “WWSD” or “Floor Max”.

2. When the H1 symbol appears on the display, use an electrical meter to check

for voltage on the House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager relay. The voltage is 24 V (ac) for zone valves, and 120 V (ac) for zone pumps when operating correctly.

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Mounting the Thermostat

To place the thermostat back on the mounting base:

Place thermostat bottom tabs on

• matching mounting base notches.

Pivot top of the thermostat

• towards wall, ensuring wires clear obstructions.

The top clasp makes a clicking

• sound when properly closed.

Pivot Tab

Cleaning the Thermostat

12 34

1234

Mmm YYY

L t#1234

Meets Class B:

Canadian ICES

Switch Settings:

Setback

Scene

Lock

Not used

Unlock

Oﬀ

The thermostats’s exterior can be cleaned using a damp cloth. Moisten the cloth with water and wring out prior to wiping the control. Do not use solvents or cleaning solutions.

Switch Settings

529

Switches are set to “On” position from the factory, and do not require changing for most applications.

For instructions see brochure Use at least 65°C conductors

No Power

tN21tN2

Sensor

tNt 529

Two Stage Heat

Relays: 24V (ac) 2A

Setback

Oﬀ

Switch Settings:

1234

12 34

Scene

Oﬀ

1023-03

Lock

Unlock

Not used

Mmm YYYY

Lot # 12345

Meets Class B:

Canadian ICES

FCC Part 15

Switch

Position

OFF

Action

SETBACK

The thermostat follows a programmable setback schedule as a schedule member if available. Requires the installation of a Timer 033 to use this feature.

OFF

The thermostat does not follow a programmable setback schedule.

SCENE

The thermostat responds to changes in the scene (system wide manual overrides). Requires the installation of a User Switch 479 to use this feature.

OFF

The thermostat does not respond to scenes.

LOCK ACCESS LEVEL

Locked to ‘User’ access level. Set to Lock when installation completed.

UNLOCK ACCESS LEVEL

Unlock to allow ‘User’ and “Installer’ access level. Set to Unlock during installation process.

tekmarNet® reset control must also be set to Unlocked (Installer access level).

Not used

User Interface

Display

SECONDARY DISPLAYMAIN DISPLAY

Button Operation

Press the or the button to select the room temperature.

Symbols Description

HEAT 1

Stage 1 is turned on.

HEAT 2

Stage 2 is turned on.

SUN

Operating at the occupied (day) temperature.

MOON

Operating at the unoccupied (night) temperature.

AWAY

Operating at the Away scene temperature.

AIR GROUP

The air group is cooling. Heating can start once the cooling is finished.

LOCK

Locked to ‘User’ access level.

CLOCK

Operating on a programmable schedule.

tekmarNet

Communication is present.

WARNING SYMBOL

Indicates an error is present.

WARM WEATHER SHUT DOWN

The heating system has been shut off for the summer.

and buttons for 2 seconds to go to the next step, OR

system control to Unlock to change Access level to Installer.

SET ROOM HEAT

Set the room heating temperature while in the

event.

Installer

User

SET ROOM HEAT

Set the room heating temperature while in the

event.

Installer

User

SET ROOM HEAT AWAY

Set the room heating temperature while in the Away

Installer

scene.

(21.0°C)

Default = 70°F

(4.5 to 35.0°C)

40 to 95°F

Press

• Press and hold down both the and buttons for 2 seconds to change from one step to the next.

• Release both buttons once the step has been reached.

• Press the or the button to change the setting, if available.

Together

• Press and hold down both the

• After 10 seconds of no button activity, the display goes back to normal operation.

• Note: Set switch setting #3 and tekmarNet

40 to 95°F

Display Range Access Description Set to

Settings (1 of 8)

(18.5°C)

Default = 65°F

(4.5 to 35.0°C)

40 to 95°F

(4.5 to 35.0°C)

(16.5°C)

Default = 62°F

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tekmar 529 Installation

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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