Tekmar Thermostat 553 Operation Manual

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tekmarNet® Thermostat 553

Installation & Operation Manual

Introduction

The tekmarNet® Thermostat 553 is a communicating touchscreen thermostat designed to operate one or two heating stages, one cooling stage, a fan and relative humidity.

04/13

Zoning

Replaces: New

Energy Saving Features

Programmable Schedule

• Zone Synchronization

• Zone Post Purge

• Warm Weather Shut Down

• Cooling Interlock

• Auto Heating Cycle

• Temporary Hold

• Away Scene Key

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Additional Features

2 Auxiliary Sensor Inputs

• tekmarNet® Communication

• Compatible

Touchscreen Technology

• Outdoor & Floor Temperature

• Display

Backlight

• Radiant Floor Heating & Cooling

• Freeze Protection

• Pump & Valve Exercising

• Heat / Cool Priority

• Air Group Master & Member

• Network Schedule Master or

• Member

Optimum Start

• Scenes

• Daylight Savings Time

• Room Temperature Limiting

• Relative Humidity Control

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Table of Contents

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

Installation ...........................................3

Caution ............................................3

Preparation .....................................3

Removing The Thermostat Base ....3

Mounting The Thermostat Base .....4

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

Compatible Sensors .......................5

Testing the Thermostat Wiring ........5

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

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

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

Home Screen ..................................8

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

Programmable Settings .......................9

Programming Menus ......................9

Set Temp Menu ........................10-13

Time Menu ....................................14

Schedule Menu ........................15-16

Display Menu ...........................16-17

Scenes Menu ................................17

Monitor Menu ...........................18-21

Toolbox Menu ..........................21-23

Setup Menu............................. 24-30

Sequence of Operation ......................31

Heat and Cool Applications ..........31

Heating Operation .........................31

Cooling Operation .........................33

Room Min and Max Limits ............33

Mode Operation ............................34

Pump and Valve Operation ...........34

Fan Operation ...............................35

Relative Humidity Operation .........35

Air Group Operation......................37

Time Clock ....................................37

Temperature Adjustment ..............38

Programmable Schedules ............39

Scenes (System Override) ............40

Secondary Temperature Display ..41

Access Levels ...............................42

tekmarNet

Address .....................42

Cleaning the Thermostat ..............42

Troubleshooting .................................43

Error Messages ...................... 43-47

Technical Data ..............................47

Limited Warranty and Product

Return Procedure .........................48

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.

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Installation

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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 Required

tekmar or jeweller screwdriver

• Phillips head screwdriver

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Materials Required

18 AWG LVT Solid Wire (Low

• Voltage Connections)

Installation Location

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 less than 90%. 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 500 feet (150 m).

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

• Use standard 8 conductor, 18 AWG wire.

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Wire Stripper•

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Removing The Thermostat Base

To remove the thermostat base:

Locate the tab on the bottom of the

• thermostat.

Push the tab with either your thumb or with

• a screwdriver.

Lift the thermostat front away from the

• thermostat’s base.

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Mounting The Thermostat Base

If a single gang box is used:

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Feed the wiring through the large hole of the thermostat base.

Fasten the base of the

• thermostat to the gang box.

Terminate wiring to the

• wiring strip.

Push the thermostat front

• onto the thermostat base.

If a gang box is not used:

Feed the wiring through the

• large hole in the thermostat base.

Mount the thermostat base

• directly to the wall.

Use screws in the screw

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

Terminate wiring to the

• wiring strip.

Push the thermostat front

• onto the thermostat base.

Thermostat

Front

Thermostat

Base

Thermostat

Base

3 1/4”

(83 mm)

Stud

Gang Box

Stud

Wall

Thermostat Wiring

The thermostat can be wired in three different ways. Stand Alone

stage heating relay (Rh - W1) can be wired directly to switching relays. tekmarNet®4 - Allows the thermostat to be wired using 4 wires to a tN4 Wiring Center

or Zone Manager. The tN4 communication bus can also be daisy-chained to allow multiple thermostats to be connected together without home running wires back to the mechanical room.

tekmarNet

Wiring Center, House Control, or Zone Manager. This allows easy wiring for retrofit applications.

Application specific wiring diagrams are provided in the 553_A brochure.

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- Similar to tekmarNet®4 wiring with tN4 wiring terminal not used. First

2 - Allows the thermostat to be wired point-to-point using 2 wires to a tN2

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Compatible Sensors

The thermostat is compatible with Indoor Sensor type 076, 077, 084, Slab Sensor type 072, 073, 079, Outdoor Sensor type 070, Universal Sensor 082 and Duct Sensor type 083.

Testing the Thermostat Wiring

Testing tekmarNet®2 Wiring

Testing the Power

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 thermostat wiring cover.

2. Check to ensure that the tN2 wires on the thermostat are connected to a zone on a House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager.

3. Use an electrical meter to measure DC voltage between the tN2 terminals.

If the DC voltage is 0 V (dc) for at least 20 seconds, then there is an open or

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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

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seconds, this indicates the wiring is correct.

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

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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

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be a fault on the thermostat.

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

Testing tekmarNet®4 and Stand Alone Wiring

Testing the Power

1. Remove the front cover from the thermostat.

2. Use an electrical test meter to measure (ac) voltage between the R and C terminals. The reading should be 24 V (ac) +/– 10%.

3. Install the front cover.

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Testing the Relay Outputs

The thermostat includes a User Test to check if the thermostat’s relays are operating and that the thermostat is wired correctly to the HVAC equipment. The User Test setting can be located in the Toolbox menu. Either Heat or Cool test can be selected.

Cancel button - Exits the user test and returns the Toolbox menu. Hold button - Pauses the user test step for up to 5 minutes. Next Item button - Advances the user test to the next test step.

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User Test Sequence

Heat Test Cool Test

Step Relay(s) Closed Step Relay(s) Closed

O RELAY ON Rc to G/O O RELAY OFF Rc to G/O B RELAY OFF Rc to G/O B RELAY ON Rc to G/O FAN ON Rc to G/O

(conventional) Rc to ACC (heat pump)

FAN ON Rc to G/O

(conventional) Rc to ACC

(heat pump) Y HEAT ON Rc to Y Y COOL ON Rc to Y W2 HEAT ON Rc to ACC HUMIDIFY ON Rc to ACC W HEAT Rh to W DEHUMIDIFY ON Rc to ACC HUMIDIFY ON Rc to ACC

HRV ON Rc to ACC (heat and cool) Rc to Y (two-stage heat)

DEHUMIDIFY ON Rc to ACC HRV ON Rc to ACC

*availability of test step and additional relay closures based upon Setup menu settings.

Mounting the Thermostat

Push the thermostat front onto the thermostat base. Installation is now complete.

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Thermostat

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Thermostat

Base

Front

Push

Switch Settings

Switch

Back of

Thermostat

Position

OFF

Switch

Settings

Mmm YYYY Lot # 12345

Lock

tekmarNet

Thermostat 553

Two Stage Heat, One Stage Cool, Fan

www.tekmarcontrols.com

Power: tN2 or 24 V (ac) ±10% 1.8 VA

Relay: 24 V (ac) 2 A

Unlock

Unused

Designed and assembled in Canada

Meets Class B: ICES & FCC Part 15

Action

LOCK ACCESS LEVEL

Thermostat is locally locked and the access level cannot be changed. Set to Lock when installation has been completed.

UNLOCK ACCESS LEVEL

Thermostat is unlocked and the access level may be changed. Go to the Toolbox menu to change the access level. Set to Unlock during the installation process.

Note: tekmarNet® system controls include a Global Lock that locks all connected thermostats. Set the tekmarNet® system control to unlock to allow access level adjustment on all connected thermostats.

Not used Not used

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User Interface

Home Screen

Adjust

the Time

Adjust the

Schedule

Away Key

Switch between

Auto, Heat,

Cool, Off &

Emergency Mode

Adjust the

Temperature

Symbols Description

HEAT ON

Heat is turned on.

COOL ON

Cooling is turned on.

FAN

The fan is turned on.

%RH

Humidifying

%RH

Dehumidifying

SUN

Operating at the occupied (day) temperature.

MOON

Operating at the unoccupied (night) temperature.

tekmarNet

Communication is present.

Home

Button

Display Humidity, Heat Cool settings, Floor or Outdoor temperature

Room Temperature

Turn the Fan on

Return to the ‘Home’ Screen from any menu

WARNING SYMBOL

Indicates an error is present.

ARROWS

Adjust the displayed setting.

SCENE AWAY

Operating at Away temperature.

TEMPORARY HOLD

Holds temperature for 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours.

WWSD

Warm Weather Shut Down.

COOL

Cooling system is on.

MIN or MAX

Reached the room min or max.

MIN FL or MAX FL

Reached the floor min or max.

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Programming Menus

Press and hold the Home button for 3 seconds to enter the programming menus. The thermostat returns to the last programming menu previously used.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to access the programming menus.

Select a Programming Menu

Touch “NEXT” to advance (clockwise in above illustration) to the next menu.

• Touch “BACK” to go backwards (counterclockwise in above illustration) through

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the menus. Touch “ENTER” to enter a menu.

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Setting Items

Touch or arrow to adjust the setting if required.

• Touch “NEXT ITEM” to advance to the next item within the menu.

• Touch “BACK ITEM” to go backwards to the previous item within the menu.

• To return to the parent menu after changing a setting, press and release the

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Home button. To return to the Home screen, press and release the Home button twice or wait

• 30 seconds to automatically return to the Home screen.

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Set Temp Menu (1 of 4)

Setting Display

SET HEAT ROOM

Room

Set the room heating temperature for the event.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 40 to 95°F (4.5 to 35.0°C) Conditions: Always available. Default: 70°F (21.0°C)

SET HEAT ROOM

Room

Set the room heating temperature for the event.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 40 to 95°F (4.5 to 35.0°C) Conditions: Schedules are in use or Scenes are

set to All or Guest.

SET HEAT ROOM AWAY

Set the room heating temperature for the Away

Default: 65°F (18.5°C)

Room

scene. Access Level: Installer, User Range: 40 to 95°F (4.5 to 35.0°C) Conditions: Scenes is set to Away, All or Guest. Default: 62°F (16.5°C)

HEAT MINIMUM ROOM LIMIT

Set the minimum room heating limit.

Access Level: Installer Range: 40 to 95°F (4.5 to 35.0°C) Conditions: Always available. Default: 40°F (4.5°C)

HEAT MAXIMUM ROOM LIMIT

Set the maximum room heating limit for the event.

Access Level: Installer Range: 40 to 95°F (4.5 to 35.0°C) Conditions: Always available. Default: 85°F (29.5°C)

HEAT MAXIMUM ROOM LIMIT

Set the maximum room heating limit for the event.

Access Level: Installer Conditions: Schedules are in use or Scenes are

set to All or Guest.

Range: 40 to 95°F (4.5 to 35.0°C)

Default: 85°F (29.5°C)

SET HEAT FLOOR

Set the floor heating temperature for the event.

Floor

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 40 to 95°F (4.5 to 35.0°C) Conditions: Room Sensor set to OFF and Sensor

1 or Sensor 2 set to Floor.

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Default: 72°F (22.0°C)

Set Temp Menu (2 of 4)

Setting Display

SET HEAT FLOOR

Set the floor heating temperature for the event.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 40 to 95°F (4.5 to 35.0°C) Conditions: Room Sensor set to OFF and Sensor

1 or Sensor 2 set to Floor and Schedules are in

Default: 65°F (18.5°C)

use or Scenes are set to All or Guest.

WARM WEATHER SHUT DOWN

Set the outdoor air temperature at which heating is suspended during the event.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: An outdoor sensor must be available.

Range: CTRL (control), 40 to 100°F (4.5 to 38.0°C), OFF

Default: CTRL (with tN System Control or 70°F (21°C) (Standalone)

WARM WEATHER SHUT DOWN

Set the outdoor air temperature at which heating is suspended during the event.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: An outdoor sensor must be available and Schedules are in use or Scenes is set to All or Guest.

Range: CTRL (control), 40 to 100°F (4.5 to 38.0°C), OFF

Default: CTRL (with tN System Control or 60°F (15.5°C) (Standalone)

Floor

SET COOL ROOM

Set the room cooling temperature for the event.

Access Level: Installer, User

Range: 50 to 100°F (10.0 to 38.0°C)

Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP or AC. Default: 78°F (25.5°C)

SET COOL ROOM

Set the room cooling temperature for the event.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP or AC and Schedules are in use or Scenes is set to All or Guest.

Range: 50 to 100°F (10.0 to 38.0°C)

Default: 85°F (29.5°C)

SET COOL ROOM AWAY

Set the room cooling temperature during the Away scene.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP or AC and scenes is set to Away, All or Guest.

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Range: 50 to 100°F (10.0 to 38.0°C)

Default: 85°F (29.5°C)

Set Temp Menu (3 of 4)

Setting Display

COOL MINIMUM ROOM LIMIT

Set the minimum room cooling limit while in the event.

Access Level: Installer Range: 50 to 100°F (10.0 to 38.0°C) Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP or AC. Default: 50°F (10.0°C)

COOL MINIMUM ROOM LIMIT

Set the minimum room cooling limit while in the event.

Access Level: Installer Range: 50 to 100°F (10.0 to 38.0°C) Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP or AC and

Schedules are in use or Scenes is set to All or Guest.

COOL MAXIMUM ROOM LIMIT

Set the maximum room cooling limit.

Access Level: Installer Range: 50 to 100°F (10.0 to 38.0°C) Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP or AC. Default: 100°F (38.0°C)

FLOOR MINIMUM

Set the floor heating temperature while in the event.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Sensor 1 or 2 is set to Floor, and W Terminal is set to HRF1, HRF2 or OTHR.

FLOOR MINIMUM

Set the floor heating temperature while in the event.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Sensor 1 or 2 is set to Floor, and W Terminal is set to HRF1, HRF2 or OTHR & Schedules are in use or Scenes are set to All or Guest.

FLOOR MAXIMUM

Set the floor maximum temperature in order to protect the floor covering.

Suggested settings: Tile = 90°F (32°C) Hardwood Floor = 85°F (29°C)

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Sensor 1 or 2 is set to Floor, & W Terminal is set to HRF1, HRF2 or OTHR.

Default: 50°F (10.0°C)

Range: OFF, 40 to 122°F (4.5 to 50.0°C)

Default: 72°F (22.0°C)

Range: OFF, 40 to 122°F (4.5 to 50.0°C)

Default: OFF

Range: 40 to 122°F (4.5 to 50.0°C), OFF

Default: 85°F (29.5°C)

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Set Temp Menu (4 of 4)

Setting Display

TEMPORARY HOLD

Temperature adjustment in the home menu can result in either permanent temperature setting change or temporary temperature setting change that lasts 3, 6, 9, 12 hours or until the next scheduled event.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: None Default: OFF

FAN

Set the minimum percentage the fan should operate while in the event. This provides ventilation for the building. Each 10% is 6 minutes per hour.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: Auto, 10 to 90%, ON Conditions: G/O RELAY set to FAN or ACC Relay set

to FAN. 10 to 90% available if Ventilation Mode is On.

FAN

Set the minimum percentage the fan should operate while in the event or Away scene. This provides ventilation for the building. Each 10% is 6 minutes per hour.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: Auto, 10 to 90%, ON Conditions:

FAN, and

G/O RELAY set to FAN or ACC Relay set to

Schedules used or Scenes set to Guest or All.

10 to 90% available if Ventilation Mode is On.

Default: Auto

HUMIDITY MINIMUM

Set the minimum humidity level during the event. Access Level: Installer, User Range: OFF, 20 to 80%

Conditions: Humidify Mode set to HM1, 2, 3. Default: 40%

HUMIDITY MAXIMUM

Set the maximum humidity level during the event. Access Level: Installer, User Range: 20 to 80%, OFF

Conditions: Dehumidify Mode set to DHM1, 2, 3. Default: 60%

HUMIDITY MAXIMUM AWAY

Set the maximum humidity level during Away scene.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 20 to 80%, OFF Conditions: Dehumidify Mode set to DHM1, 2, 3. Default: OFF

HUMIDITY

Select if the humidification or dehumidification system should operate during the event or away scene.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: OFF or On Conditions: Humidity Mode set to DHM1, 2, 3 or

Dehumidify Mode set to DHM1, 2, 3.

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Default: OFF

Time Menu (1 of 1)

Setting Display

MINUTES

Select the current time minutes. Access Level: Installer, User Range: 00 to 59 Conditions: Always available. Default: 00

HOURS

Select the current time hours. Access Level: Installer, User Range: 12 AM to 11 PM or 00 to 23 Conditions: Always available. Default: 12 AM

DAY OF WEEK

Select the current day of the week. Access Level: Installer, User Range: Sunday to Saturday Conditions: Always available. Default: Sunday

MONTH

Select the current month. Access Level: Installer, User Range: JANUARY to DECEMBER

Conditions: Always available. Default: JANUARY

DAY OF MONTH

Select the day of the current month. Access Level: Installer, User Range: 1 to 31

Conditions: Always available. Default: 1

YEAR

Select the current year. Access Level: Installer, User Range: 2011 to 2255 Conditions: Always available. Default: 2011

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

Select if daylight savings time is observed.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: OFF or ON Conditions: Always available. Default: ON

TIME MODE

Select either 12 or 24 hour time format. Access Level: Installer, User Range: 12 or 24 hour Conditions: Always available. Default: 12 hour

CLOCK

Select whether to show the time clock on the display. Access Level: Installer, User Range: OFF or ON Conditions: The time is always shown when a sched-

ule is used and the clock setting option is hidden.

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Default: OFF

Schedule Menu (1 of 2)

The schedule menu can operate on a 24 hour or 7 day repeating schedule. When a 24 hour schedule is selected, “SuMoTuWeThFrSa” is shown on the top of the screen to show that the event time applies to all days of the week. When a 7 day schedule is selected, each individual day of the week is shown with the event time.

Setting Display

EVENT 1

The first programmable schedule time period of the day. The

temperature settings are used

during this time period.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Schedule setting is set to Zone or Master 1, 2, 3, 4 and Event/Day is set to 2 or 4.

EVENT 2

The second programmable schedule time period of the day. The temperature settings are used during this time period.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Schedule setting is set to Zone or Master 1, 2, 3, 4 and Event/Day is set to 2 or 4.

EVENT 3

The third programmable schedule time period of the day. The temperature settings are used during this time period.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Schedule setting is set to Zone or Master 1, 2, 3, 4 and Event/Day is set to 4.

EVENT 4

The fourth programmable schedule time period of the day. The temperature settings are used during this time period.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Schedule setting is set to Zone or Master 1, 2, 3, 4 and Event/Day is set to 4.

SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Range: 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM, SKIP or 00:00 to 23:50, SKIP

Default: 6:00 AM

SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Range: 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM, SKIP or 00:00 to 23:50, SKIP

Default: 10:00 PM when Event/Day is 2 8:00 AM when Event/Day is 4

SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Range: 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM, SKIP or 00:00 to 23:50, SKIP

Default: 6:00 PM

SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Range: 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM, SKIP or 00:00 to 23:50, SKIP

Default: 10:00 PM

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Schedule Menu (2 of 2)

Setting Display

SCHEDULE

Select if the thermostat should change the temperature automatically using a programmable schedule.

OFF = Programmable schedule is not used. Zone = Applies to this thermostat only. Master 1, 2, 3, 4 = In charge of one of four available

network schedules. Member 1, 2, 3, 4 = Follows selected network

schedule.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: In a tekmarNet® system, settings adjustable in Installer access level only.

EVENT PER DAY

Select the number of temperatures per day. Access Level: Installer, User Range: 2 or 4 Conditions: Schedule setting is set to Zone or

Master 1, 2, 3, 4.

24 HOUR / 7 DAY

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 24 hour or 7 day Conditions: Schedule setting is set to Zone or Master

1, 2, 3, 4.

OPTIMUM START

Select whether or not to use optimum start. The thermostat learns the heat up and cool down rates of the room and starts heating or cooling in advance of Event 1 or Event 3.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: OFF or ON Conditions: A schedule must be in use. Default: ON

Range: OFF, Zone, Master 1, 2, 3, 4, Member 1, 2, 3, 4

Default: OFF

Default: 2

Default: 24 hour

Display Menu (1 of 2)

Setting Display

UNITS

Select Fahrenheit or Celsius as the temperature units.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: °F or °C Conditions: Always available. Default: °F

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Display Menu (2 of 2)

Setting Display

BACKLIGHT

Select how the display backlight operates. ON = Always full brightness. DIM = Dim when inactive, on when touched.

= Dim in , off in . On when touched.

DIM

= On in , off in . On when touched.

ON OFF = Off when inactive, on when touched.

Access Level: Installer, User Conditions: Always available.

Range: DIM, ON, DIM , ON , OFF Default: DIM

SECONDARY ITEM

Determine the default item in the upper right hand corner of the Home screen.

Range: NONE, OUT (outdoor),

Access Level: Installer, User

FLOR (floor), HUM (humidity), TEMP (heat and cool temperature)

Conditions: Always available. Default: HUM (humidity)

Scenes Menu (1 of 1)

Setting Display

SCENES

Enable or disable the use of scenes (building overrides) on this thermostat.

Access Level: Installer, User Conditions: Settings ALL and GUEST only available

in Installer access level.

SCENE 4

Select how the thermostat should respond to scene 4. Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Scenes is set to All. Default: SCHD (Schedule)

AWAY KEY

Enable or disable the away touch key on the home screen.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: OFF or ON Conditions: Scenes is set to ALL, AWAY, or GUEST. Default: OFF

LOCAL NETWORK GROUP

Select if scenes and time clock are shared when connected to a tekmarNet

system. OFF = Send and receive messages. ON = Receive messages only.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: Always available. Default: OFF

Range: NONE, AWAY, ALL, GUEST

Default: NONE

Range: SCHD,

, , Away

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Monitor Menu (1 of 4)

Setting Display

ROOM AVERAGE

Current room temperature. Displays the average if there are multiple room sensors.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Sensor 1 or 2 is set to ROOM. Default: Not applicable.

FLOOR AVERAGE

Current floor temperature. Displays the average if there are multiple floor sensors.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Sensor 1 or 2 is set to FLOR. Default: Not applicable.

AIR GROUP AVERAGE

Average room temperature of the thermostat and all air group member thermostats.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Setup menu setting Air Group Master must be set to 1 through 16.

W SUPPLY

First stage heating supply water temperature.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: W TERM set to HRF1, HRF2, CONV or COIL.

Range: -58 to 212°F (-50.0 to 100.0°C)

Default: Not applicable.

Range: -22 to 266°F (-30.0 to 130.0°C)

Default: Not applicable.

ROOM LOCAL

The built-in room sensor temperature measurement.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Setup menu setting Room Sensor is set to ON.

SENSOR 1

The temperature measurement from the sensor 1 input wiring terminals.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Sensor 1 is set to ROOM, FLOR, COIL or DUCT.

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Range: -58 to 212°F (-50.0 to 100.0°C)

Default: Not applicable.

Range: -58 to 212°F (-50.0 to 100.0°C)

Default: Not applicable.

Monitor Menu (2 of 4)

Setting Display

SENSOR 2

The temperature measurement from the sensor 2 input wiring terminals.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Sensor 2 is set to ROOM, FLOR, or OUT. Default: Not applicable.

HUMIDITY LOCAL

The built-in relative humidity sensor measurement.

Access Level: Installer Range: 0 to 100% Conditions: Humidity Sensor is set to On. Default: Not applicable.

OUTDOOR HIGH

The highest recorded outdoor air temperature measurement. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: An outdoor temperature is available. Default: Not applicable.

OUTDOOR LOW

The lowest recorded outdoor air temperature measurement. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: An outdoor temperature is available. Default: Not applicable.

ROOM HIGH

The highest recorded room temperature measurement. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Room Sensor is set to ON or Sensor 1 or 2 is set to ROOM.

ROOM LOW

The lowest recorded room temperature measurement. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Room Sensor is set to ON or Sensor 1 or 2 is set to ROOM.

Range: -58 to 212°F (-50.0 to 100.0°C)

Range: -76 to 149°F (-60.0 to 65.0°C)

Default: Not applicable.

Range: -76 to 149°F (-60.0 to 65.0°C)

Default: Not applicable.

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Monitor Menu (3 of 4)

Setting Display

FLOOR HIGH

The highest recorded floor temperature measurement. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Sensor 1 or 2 is set to FLOR. Default: Not applicable.

FLOOR LOW

The lowest recorded floor temperature measurement. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User

Conditions: Sensor 1 or 2 is set to FLOR. Default: Not applicable.

FILTER HOURS

The total number of hours the fan has been operating since the air filter was last replaced. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset and clear the Change Filter warning message.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: Always available. Default: 0000 hours

HEAT Y HOURS

The total number of hours the heat pump has been in heating operation. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP. Default: 0000 hours

HEAT W HOURS

The total number of hours the first stage heat W has been operated for heating. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: W TERM is set to HRF1, HRF2, CONV,

COIL, FURN , BKUP or OTHR.

HEAT W2 HOURS

The total number of hours the second stage heat W2 has been operating. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: ACC RELAY is set to W2. Default: 0000 hours

COOL Y HOURS

The total number of hours the air conditioner or heat pump has been in cooling operation. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: Y RELAY is set to AC or HP. Default: 0000 hours

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Range: -76 to 149°F (-60.0 to 65.0°C)

Default: 0000 hours

Monitor Menu (4 of 4)

Setting Display

COOL W HOURS

The total number of hours the W relay has been operated for radiant floor cooling. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: Floor Cool is set to ON and W TERM is

set to HRF1 or HRF2.

FAN HOURS

The total number of hours the fan has been operated. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: G/O RELAY is set to FAN or ACC Relay

is set to FAN.

HUMIDIFY HOURS

The total number of hours the humidifier has been operated. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: Humidify Mode is set to HM1, 2, 3. Default: 0000 hours

DEHUMIDIFY HOURS

The total number of hours the dehumidifier has been operated. Touch the number and the ENTER key to reset.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: 0000 to 9999 hours Conditions: Dehumidify Mode is set to DHM1, 2, 3. Default: 0000 hours

Default: 0000 hours

Toolbox Menu (1 of 3)

Setting Display

ACCESS LEVEL

Selects the access level of the thermostat, which determines which menus and items are available.

Access Level: Installer (INST), User, Limited (LTD), Secure (SEC)

Conditions: Adjustable only when thermostat switch setting set to UNLOCK OR tekmarNet® system control switch setting

set to UNLOCK.

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Range: INST, USER, LTD, SEC

Default: INST

Toolbox Menu (2 of 3)

Setting Display

STATUS INFO

Toggles between “Status Info” and the current status including any overrides from the tekmarNet

System Normal = Thermostat operating normally.

Override W = The tekmarNet® system control is either

forcing the W relay on or off.

Cooling Floor = Floor cooling is in effect.

WWSD = Warm Weather Shut Down is in effect. CWSD = Cold Weather Shut Down is in effect.

Air Group Master Cool = The air group master thermo-

stat is cooling. Optimum Start Heat or Cool = Heating or cooling system

starts early in order to meet setpoint at Event 1 or 3. Floor Max = The floor has reached its maximum tempera-

ture. Some under heating could occur. Floor Min = The floor is operating at its minimum temperature. Some over heating could occur. Baseload On = Baseload heating is on even though the room temperature is satisfied. Reduces heat up time when the sun sets in the evening.

Hydronic Heat Off = The air group master is in cooling mode and air group member thermostats’ heating is shut off.

Interlock Wait = The thermostat is switching between heating to cooling or from cooling to heating.

Priority Heat = Air group members are calling for heat. Cooling is suspended.

Access Level: Installer, User Range: See Description Conditions: Always available. Default: System Normal

ADDRESS

The tekmarNet® address of this thermostat. To manually set the address, use the up or down arrow buttons.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: tekmarNet®2 or 4 detected.

SOFTWARE AND TYPE VERSION

Displays the software version and the tekmar type number.

system control.

Range: AUTO, 01 to 24, b:01 to b:24, 1:01 to 1:24, 2:01 to 2:24, 3:01 to 3:24

Default: AUTO

Access Level: Installer, User, Limited, Secure Range: 553 Conditions: Always available. Default: 553

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Toolbox Menu (3 of 3)

Setting Display

DEVICE COUNT

Provides a count of all the tekmarNet® thermostats and setpoint controls on the tekmarNet® system.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Must be connected to a tekmarNet

system.

USER TEST

Use the up or down arrow keys to select either the heat or cool test sequence, then press the NEXT key to begin. Press HOLD to pause at step for 5 minutes. Press NEXT to advance to the next step.

Access Level: Installer Conditions: Always available.

OFFSET ROOM

Manual offset correction of the room temperature.

Range: 1 to 24 Default: 1

Range: OFF, HEAT, COOL Default: OFF

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Always available.

Range: -5 to +5°F (-3.0 to +3.0°C)

Default: 0°F (0.0°C)

OFFSET HUMIDITY

Manual offset correction of the room humidity.

Access Level: Installer Conditions: Always available.

Range: -10 to +10% Default: 0%

FILTER CHANGE HOURS

Select the amount of time the fan operates before the air filter requires maintenance.

Access Level: Installer

Range: OFF, 200 to 2000 hours

Conditions: Always available. Default: OFF

LOAD FACTORY DEFAULTS

Touch Enter to load the factory defaults settings.

Access Level: Installer Range: None

Conditions: Always available.

Default: Keep existing settings

ERROR HISTORY 1 THROUGH 5

Displays a history of the last 5 errors that have occurred on the thermostat in the past 30 days. Touch Enter to manually clear the error code.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: An error must have occurred.

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Range: See Troubleshooting section

Default: Not applicable

Setup Menu (1 of 7)

Setting Display

SENSOR 1

Select the auxiliary sensor input 1 type.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Always available. Default: OFF

SENSOR 2

Select the auxiliary sensor input 2 type.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Always available. Default: OFF

ROOM SENSOR

Select whether the built-in room temperature sensor is on or off.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: Only available when Sensor 1 or 2 is set

to ROOM or FLOR.

HUMIDITY SENSOR

Select whether the built-in humidity sensor is on or off.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or On Conditions: Always available.

Y RELAY

Select the cooling equipment the Y relay operates. HP = Heat pump AC = Air conditioner HUM = Humidifier

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF, HP, AC, HUM Conditions: Always available. Default: AC

W TERMINAL UNIT

Select the heating equipment the W relay operates. HRF1 & 2 = High & low mass hydronic radiant floor CONV = Baseboard convectors COIL = Fan coil FURN = Furnace OTHR = Other than hydronic heating

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: HRF1, HRF2, CONV, COIL only available when connected to a tekmarNet® System Control. CONV, COIL, FURN are not available when Y RELAY = HP.

Range: OFF, ROOM, FLOR (floor), COIL, DUCT

Range: OFF, ROOM, FLOR (floor), OUT (outdoor)

Default: ON

Default: On

Range: NONE, HRF1, HRF2, CONV, COIL, FURN, OTHR

Default: OTHR (standalone)

HRF1 (tekmarNet

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Setup Menu (2 of 7)

Setting Display

W PUMP

Select whether the primary or mix system pump on a tekmarNet® system control should operate while

the first stage of heat W is operating. Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: Only available when a tekmarNet® system

control is connected and W TERM is set to HRF1 or HRF2 or connected to a tN2 Wiring Center.

W THERMAL MOTOR

Select whether the first stage of heat W operates a thermally actuated zone valve (wax actuator). When set to ON, there is a 3 minute delay before operating the pump and any heat sources.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: Only available when a tekmarNet

system control is connected and W TERM is set to HRF1 or HRF2 or connected to a tN2 Wiring Center.

ACCESSORY RELAY

Select the equipment the accessory relay operates. W2 = Second stage heat HUM = Humidifier DHUM = Dehumidifier HRV = HRV for dehumidification FAN = Intermittent fan

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Always available. Default: W2

W2 TERMINAL

Select the type of second stage W2 heating. CONV = Baseboard convectors COIL = Hydronic fan coil FURN = Forced air furnace OTHR = Non-hydronic heating that does not require

the fan to operate Access Level: Installer Range: CONV, COIL, FURN, OTHR

Conditions: ACC RELAY is set to W2.

W2 SOURCE

Select the water temperature of the W2 heating. Access Level: Installer Range: BOIL, TANK, MIX

Conditions: ACC RELAY is set to W2 and W2 TERMINAL is set to CONV or COIL.

Default: ON

Default: OFF

Range: OFF, W2, HUM, DHUM, HRV, FAN

Default: FURN (standalone) COIL (tekmarNet

Default: BOIL

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Setup Menu (3 of 7)

Setting Display

W2 PUMP

Select whether the primary or mix system pump on a tekmarNet® system control should operate while

W2 is operating. Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: ACC RELAY is set to W2 and W2 TERMINAL

is set to CONV or COIL.

W2 THERMAL MOTOR

Select whether W2 operates a thermally actuated zone valve (wax actuator). When set to ON, there is a 3 minute delay before operating the pump and any heat sources.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: ACC RELAY is set to W2 and W2 TERMINAL

is set to CONV or COIL.

W2 DELAY

The minimum amount of time that the W and/or heat pump compressor must be operating before the W2 can turn on.

AUTO = Automatic PID staging OVR = W2 only turns on when Mode is set to EMER.

Available only when Y Relay is set to HP. Access Level: Installer Range: AUTO, 5 to 180 min, OVR

Conditions: ACC Relay is set to W2 and a heat pump or first stage heat W is available.

W2 DIFFERENTIAL

Select the W2 differential turn on point from the previous heat stages.

Access Level: Installer Range: 0.0 to 8.0°F (0.0 to 8.0°C) Conditions: ACC Relay is set to W2 and a heat pump

or first stage heat W is available. W2 is set to COIL or FURN.

LOCKOUT W2

The outdoor temperature above which the W2 heat is disabled. When Mode is set to EMER (emergency), the backup heat is allowed to turn on.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: ACC Relay is set to W2 and a heat pump or first stage heat W is available.

Default: ON

Default: OFF

Default: 60 minutes

Default: 1.0°F (1.0°C)

Range: 40 to 65°F, OFF (4.5 to 18.5°C, OFF)

Default: 60°F (15.5°C)

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Setup Menu (4 of 7)

Setting Display

Y MINIMUM OFF

Select the compressor minimum off time.

Access Level: Installer Range: 0:30 to 10:00 minutes Conditions: Y RELAY is set to AC or HP. Default: 5:00 minutes

COOLING CWSD

Select the outdoor temperature below which the cooling system is disabled.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Y RELAY is set to AC or HP and the outdoor temperature is available.

INTERLOCK

Select the amount of time for the heat-cool interlock. Applies only when Mode is set to Auto. Reduces excessive heat-cool switchovers.

Access Level: Installer Range: 10 to 180 minutes Conditions: Y RELAY is set to AC or HP. Default: 30 minutes

BALANCE POINT SCHEDULE

Select if the heat pump balance point should change based upon a programmable schedule.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP and the outdoor temperature is available.

Range: OFF, 35 to 75°F (OFF, 1.5 to 24.0°C)

Default: 55°F (13.0°C)

Range: OFF, ZONE, MEMBER 1 to 4

Default: OFF

BALANCE POINT

Heat pump balance point during the time period.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Y RELAY is set to HP and the outdoor temperature is available.

BALANCE POINT

Heat pump balance point during the time period.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Y RELAY set to HP, BALANCE POINT is set to schedule and outdoor temperature is available.

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Range: OFF, 10 to 70°F (OFF, -12.0 to 21.0°C)

Default: OFF

Range: OFF, 10 to 70°F (OFF,

-12.0 to 21.0°C)

Default: OFF

Setup Menu (5 of 7)

Setting Display

W HEAT WWSD

Select the outdoor temperature above which the radiant floor heating is shut off.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Two stage heating with the second stage being a heat pump, fan coil or a furnace and the outdoor temperature is available.

W CYCLES PER HOUR

Select the number of heating cycles per hour. SYNC = 20 minute zone synchronization. AUTO = Automatic cycles per hour to minimize

temperature swings. Access Level: Installer Range: SYNC, AUTO, 2 to 12 Conditions: W TERMINAL is set to OTHR, W2 is

set to OTHR or the thermostat is not connected to a tekmarNet® system control.

Y DURING W2

Select whether the heat pump compressor can operate when W2 heat is on. When Mode is set to EMER (emergency), the heat pump compressor Y is always shut off.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: ACC RELAY is set to W2 and Y RELAY

is set to HP.

BASELOAD

Select the level of radiant floor baseload heating. This warms the floor so that solar gain and / or air heating systems do not cause cold floors.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF, LOW, MED, HIGH Conditions: Only available when a tekmarNet®

system control is connected and W TERM is set to HRF1 or HRF2 and SENSOR 1 or 2 is not set to FLOR (floor).

FLOOR COOL

Select whether or not the thermostat operates W for radiant floor cooling.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: Setup menu setting W TERM is set to HRF1

or HRF2 and the thermostat must be connected to a tekmarNet® heat pump or chiller system control.

Range: OFF, 32 to 80°F (0 to 26.5°C, OFF)

Default: 60°F (15.5°C)

Default: SYNC

Default: OFF

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Setup Menu (6 of 7)

Setting Display

AIR GROUP MASTER

Select if the thermostat is a master of an air group. Access Level: Installer Range: NONE, 1 to 16

Conditions: The thermostat must be connected to other thermostats using tekmarNet® and Y RELAY is set to HP or AC.

AIR GROUP MEMBER

Select if the thermostat is a member of an air group.

Access Level: Installer Range: NONE, 1 to 16 Conditions: The thermostat must be connected to

other thermostats using tekmarNet® and Y RELAY is set to OFF or HUM.

PRIORITY

Select either heating or cooling priority. Access Level: Installer Range: HEAT or COOL Conditions: Air Group Master is set to 1 to 16. Default: COOL

G / O RELAY

Select the operation of the G / O relay.

Access Level: Installer

Default: NONE

Range: FAN or OFF (Y RELAY is set to AC or HUM)

O or B (Y RELAY is set to HP) Default:

Conditions: Always available.

FAN (Y RELAY is set to AC) O (Y RELAY is set to HP)

VENTILATION MODE

Select whether the fan provides ventilation. Access Level: Installer Range: OFF or ON Conditions: G/O RELAY is set to FAN or ACC RELAY

is set to FAN.

Default: OFF

HEAT PURGE

Select the fan coil or furnace heating purge based upon either time or on duct air temperature.

Range: 0:00 to 3:00 minutes

Access Level: Installer

(no duct sensor) or 70 to 160°F, OFF (21.0 to 71.0°C,

OFF) (with duct sensor)

Conditions: W or W2 is set to COIL or FURN. Default: 0:30 min or 100°F (38.0°C)

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Setup Menu (7 of 7)

Setting Display

COOL PURGE

Select the fan coil or furnace cooling purge based upon either time or on duct air temperature.

Range: 0:00 to 3:00 minutes

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: W or W2 is set to COIL or FURN. Default: 0:00 min or 60°F (15.5°C)

FAN DELAY

Select the time delay to allow the fan coil or furnace to warm up prior to activating the fan. This avoids blowing cold air.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: G/O RELAY is set to FAN, ACC RELAY is set to FAN, Sensor 1 is not set to COIL and W1 or W2 TERMINAL is set to COIL or FURN.

HEAT COIL MINIMUM

Select the minimum coil temperature before operating the fan for heating.

Access Level: Installer

Conditions: Sensor 1 is set to COIL and W1 or W2 TERMINAL is set to COIL.

(no duct sensor) or OFF, 40 to 70°F (OFF, 4.5 to

21.0°C) (duct sensor required)

Range: NONE, 0:10 to 6:00 minutes

Default: 0:30 minutes

Range: OFF, 70 to 180°F (OFF, 21.0 to 82.0°C)

Default: 110°F (43.5°C)

HUMIDIFY MODE

Select the humidifier operation mode.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF, HM1, HM2, HM3 Conditions: Humidity sensor is on and ACC RELAY

is set to HUM or Y RELAY is set to HUM. HM3 is only available when a forced air heating

Default: OFF

terminal unit is selected.

DEHUMIDIFY MODE

Select the dehumidifier mode.

Access Level: Installer Range: OFF, DHM1, DHM2, DHM3 Conditions: DHM1 and DHM2 available when Humidity

sensor is on and ACC RELAY is set to DHUM. DHM3 available when Humidity sensor is on and

Default: OFF

ACC RELAY is set to HRV.

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Sequence of Operation

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Heat and Cool Applications

The 553 can operate in several different combinations of conventional and heat pump applications. Supported conventional heating applications are:

Application RH% Options

1 Heat / 1 Cool / 1 Fan / Relative Humidity Humidification Modes 1, 2, 3

Dehumidification Modes 1, 2, 3

2 Heat / 1 Fan / Humidification Humidification Modes 1, 2, 3

Dehumidification not possible

2 Heat / 1 Cool / 1 Fan None

Supported heat pump applications are:

Application RH% Options

1 Radiant Floor Heat / 1 Heat Pump / 1 Fan None 1 Radiant Floor Heat / 1 Heat Pump / Relative Humidity Humidification Modes 1 or 3

Dehumidification Modes 1, 2, 3

1 Radiant Floor Heat / 1 Heat Pump / Backup Heat None

Heating Operation

Set Heat Temperature

When using only a room temperature sensor, the thermostat operates the heating system to maintain the Set Heat Room temperature.

Floor Heating

When using both a room and a floor temperature sensor, the thermostat always maintains the Floor Minimum temperature, even when the air temperature is satisfied. When the air temperature is below the Set Heat Room temperature, the thermostat operates the heating system to maintain the Set Heat Room temperature. The floor is never heated above the Floor Maximum setting in order to protect the floor covering. Suggested Floor Maximum settings are 90°F (32°C) for tile, stone, or concrete floors and 85°F (29°C) for wood floors.

Radiant Floor Baseload

When the terminal unit is selected to be a Hydronic Radiant Floor (HRF1 or HRF2) and no floor temperature sensor is installed, the thermostat has an option to provide baseload heating. This allows the radiant floor to be heated even though the room air temperature is satisfied. This is useful in areas where a radiant floor heating zone is overlapped by an air heating system. The radiant floor heating is overwhelmed by the quick heat up rate of the air heating system, resulting in a radiant floor heating zone that rarely turns on. The radiant baseload option allows the radiant floor to counteract the air heating system by heating the floor at a reduced output even when the room air temperature is satisfied. This is also useful in areas that experience large solar gains through windows. The radiant baseload is automatically shut off in the summer by the warm weather shut down feature.

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Section A

Section B

Warm Weather Shut Down

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When the outdoor air temperature exceeds the Warm Weather Shut Down (WWSD) setting on the tekmarNet® main control, the heating system is shut off.

A W HEAT WWSD setting is available to allow a forced air heating system to heat the building while the radiant floor heat system is shut off during mild outdoor temperatures. This is advantageous in the spring and fall when heating is required at night and cooling is required during the day. As the outdoor temperature falls below the W HEAT WWSD setting, the radiant floor becomes the primary heat source and the heat pump provides supplemental heating.

Balance Point

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An air source heat pump’s Coefficient Of Performance (COP) decreases with colder outdoor temperature. This affects the heating output capacity of the heat pump to heat the building. When the COP is equal to 1, the heat pump no longer provides an economic advantage over electric heating elements or other supplemental heating fuel. The outdoor temperature at which this occurs is known as the balance point. When the outdoor temperature falls below the balance point, the heat pump is shut off and the backup supplemental heat source is operated to heat the building. The 553 has the ability for the balance point setting change based upon a programmable schedule. This is useful in cases where the electrical utility offers different energy pricing throughout the day.

Freeze Protection

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The thermostat operates the heat whenever the room or floor temperature falls below 40°F (4.5°C) even when the mode is set to off.

Two -Stage Heating

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The 553 generally operates a radiant floor or baseboard as the first stage of heat and a forced air heating system as the second stage. When an outdoor temperature sensor is available, the 553 can change the order of the heat stages using the Radiant Floor Warm Weather Shut Down or the Balance Point to operate the system as comfortably and efficiently as possible. For additional control of the second stage operation, the 553 includes a time delay and a temperature differential setting. Both setting conditions must be met before the second stage heat is allowed to turn on.

Warm Weather Shut down

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Colder Outdoor Temperature

Balance Point

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The first stage operates on a temperature differential of ±0.7°F (±0.4°C) centered around the heating setpoint. The second stage heat turns on when the temperature drops 0.7°F - W2 Differential setting below the heating setpoint. The second stage is shut off once the temperature reaches the heating setpoint.

The second stage W2 is prevented from turning on until the first stage heat W or the heat pump operates for the elapsed time set by the W2 Delay setting. Auto provides the shortest wait time. A setting of OVR prevents the second stage from operating unless the thermostat Mode is set to Emergency heat.

Cooling Operation

Set Cool Temperature

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Section C

The thermostat operates an air conditioner or a heat pump to provide cooling. The “Cool On” symbol is shown on the display when the thermostat is cooling.

Radiant Floor Cooling

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The thermostat has the option to support radiant floor cooling when connected to a heat pump control using tekmarNet® communication. The terminal unit type must be set to be HRF1 or HRF2, the floor cooling setting must be set to On and the heating system must be in Warm Weather Shut Down (WWSD). When the heat pump system control operates in cooling mode, all thermostats set for floor cooling on the tekmarNet® bus all activate the first stage heating contact (W1) at the same time to allow chilled water into the system. The thermostat continues to operate the floor cooling until either the room temperature reaches the Set Heat temperature plus 3°F (Set Heat+1.5°C) or reaches a minimum temperature of 74°F (23.5°C). If only a floor sensor is installed, the floor cooling setpoint is 67°F (19.5°C).

Cooling Cold Weather Shut Down

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When the outdoor air temperature falls below the Cooling Cold Weather Shut Down (CWSD) setting on the thermostat, the cooling system is shut off.

No Cooling

Warmer Outdoor Temperature

Section D

Cooling Cold Weather Shutdown

Room Min and Max Limits

Warm Weather Shut Down

Floor Cooling

Heating and cooling minimum and maximum temperature settings are available in the Set Temp menu. These allow the installer to select start and stop limits for the temperature settings in both heating and cooling for the User and Limited access levels. This is useful in commercial installations and child / guest bedrooms where availability of the full temperature setting range may not be desirable.

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Mode Operation

The thermostat includes a mode key. Available modes are:

Heat - Allows heating

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Cool - Allows cooling

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Auto - Automatically switches between heating and cooling as necessary. The

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Section E

interlock time is applied when switching from heating to cooling or from cooling to heating.

Emergency - Only available when operating a heat pump. When set to

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Emergency the heat pump is locked out and the hydronic and backup heat are operated.

Hydronic Pump and Valve Operation

Exercising

When connected to a tekmarNet® system control, the thermostat exercises the heat relay for 10 seconds every 3 days. Exercising helps prevent zone valves or zone pumps from failing due to precipitate buildup. During exercising, the thermostat shows “TEST” on the display.

Flushing

The flushing feature is for open-loop systems that use a domestic hot water tank as a heat source. Flushing ensures that fresh potable water is circulated through the system once each day. If the thermostat is connected to a tekmarNet® system control with the Flushing feature turned on, the thermostat display will display “FLUSHING” for the duration of the flushing operation.

Hydronic System Supply Pump

When connected to a tekmarNet® system control, the thermostat’s W1 Pump setting affects how the primary pump or mix pump on the system control operates. When connected to the boiler bus, the boiler system or primary pump is operated. When connected to the mix bus, the mix system pump is operated.

If the thermostat operates a motorized or thermal motor zone valve, the W1 Pump setting should be set to On.

If the thermostat operates a thermal motor (wax actuator) zone valve, set the W1 Thermal Motor setting to On. This provides a three minute delay to allow the zone valve to open before the primary or mix pump is turned on.

In special applications with multiple zoning manifolds, the W1 Pump setting can be set to Off. This allows a Zone Group Pump located on the Zone Manager, or Wiring Center to operate the pump for the manifold.

DHW Tank Priority

When a tekmarNet® system control is heating an indirect Domestic Hot Water (DHW) tank, the thermostat may shut off the heating zones to allow the DHW tank to recover quickly. This is determined by the DHW priority of the tekmarNet

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Section F

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Fan Operation

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The fan operates together with the air heating or cooling systems. The user can also select to operate the fan manually by pressing the Fan button. This allows the user to choose between Auto and On. “Auto” allows the fan to operate together with heating or cooling but normally the fan is off. “On” forces the fan to operate continuously.

Section G

Ventilation Fan

In order to provide ventilation to the building, the fan can also operate for additional time beyond what is required for the heating and cooling systems. Ventilation allows the user to select the fan to operate for a minimum percentage out of each hour. Options are 10 to 90%, in 10% (6 minutes per hour) increments, as well as Auto and On. This is available when the Vent Mode setting in the Setup menu is set to On.

Once Ventilation is set to On, the Fan minimum run time percentage during the and events can be set so that the fan can operate on a schedule and/or together with scenes.

Fan Post Purge

The fan relay includes a post purge feature that operates the fan after the heating or cooling system has shut off. When a duct temperature sensor is installed the length of post purge is based on the air duct temperature and the Heat Purge or Cool Purge temperature settings. When there is no duct temperature sensor installed, the length of post purge is based upon the Heat Purge and Cool Purge time settings.

Relative Humidity Operation

Relative Humidity (RH) is controlled by maintaining the Minimum Humidity using humidification and by maintaining Maximum Humidity using dehumidification. The RH is maintained within a 5% differential. The differential is applied above the minimum setpoint, and applied below the maximum setpoint.

To avoid condensation on windows, the minimum relative humidity setting can be changed according to the following outdoor temperatures.

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Section H

Outdoor Temperature Suggested RH Min

RH is affected by changes in the ambient air temperature. When using a programmable schedule, the thermostat calculates the relative humidity setpoint with respect to the Set Heat Room setting when in heat mode, the Set Cool Room when in cool mode, and the average between Set Heat Room and Set Cool Room when in auto mode. This may result in changes in displayed RH when the mode is changed.

When the mode is set to off, the humidification and dehumidification systems do not operate.

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-10°F (-23°C) 0°F (-18°C) 10°F (-12°C) 20°F (-7°C) 30°F (-1°C)

20% 25% 30% 35% 35%

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The thermostat has three humidification modes.

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Mode Operation

HM1 Stand Alone Humidifier

Humidifier operates independently of the HVAC system. Available in all modes except off.

HM2 Humidifier with Fan

Humidifier ducted together with HVAC system. The system fan is operated whenever the humidifier is operating. This is only available when operating a conventional heating system with a fan.

Available in all modes except off.

HM3 Humidifier with Air Heating

Humidifier ducted together with HVAC system. The air system must be heating (heat pump, furnace, electric or hydronic fan coil) in order to allow the humidifier to operate.

Available when heating.

The thermostat has three dehumidification modes.

Mode Operation

DHM1 Stand Alone Dehumidifier

Dehumidifier operates independently of the HVAC system. Available in all modes except off.

DHM2 Coil Dehumidification

A DX coil compressor is operated with the blower fan operating at its dehumidification speed.

DHM3

HRV Dehumidification (requires an outdoor temperature reading to be available)

The HRV is operated based upon indoor dew point and outdoor air temperature. The HRV operates when the indoor dew point is 5.5°F (3.0°C) above the outdoor temperature. The HRV is shut off when the indoor dew point falls to 2°F (1.0°C) above the outdoor temperature.

Available in all modes except off.

DX Coil Frost Protection

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When operating a coil dehumidification system (DHM2), frost protection of the DX coil can be provided when an optional Duct Sensor 083 is installed. In the event that the duct air temperature nears freezing, the thermostat removes the dehumidification signal and the cooling compressor is allowed to operate together with the fan operating at full speed to allow the DX coil to warm up.

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Air Group Operation

Section I

In order to prevent heating and cooling at the same time, this thermostat can operate together with other thermostats on a tekmarNet

system to form an air group. On older model thermostats the air group functionality was previously described as a cool group. In an air group, one thermostat is assigned as the air group master. The air group master operates both the air heating and cooling equipment for the group. The 553 can be set to be a master or a member of the air group. When operating as a air group, the air temperature readings of all the air group member thermostats are communicated to the air group master thermostat and an average temperature is determined. When the air group master is in cooling operation, the air group member thermostats do not operate the heating system for air heating.

When operating a heat pump, the 553 also has the ability to prevent air group member thermostats from heating while the outdoor temperature is between the Warm Weather Shut Down (WWSD) and the Radiant Floor WWSD (W Heat WWSD) setting. This allows the air system heat pump, fan coil or furnace to heat the building during mild outdoor weather and avoids heating up the radiant floor slab.

If the Set Heat Room temperature is adjusted while the air group is cooling, COOL is flashed on the display to alert the user that the air group cooling system is presently on and heating is not available. Once the cooling system shuts off, heating is available if required.

Air Group

MemberMemberMaster

tekmarNet® Communication

Time Clock

Section J

The thermostat includes a time clock that is automatically visible in the Home menu when a programmable schedule is used. If the schedule is not used, the user has the option to select whether the time is shown in the Home menu.

During a loss of power, the thermostat continues to keep the correct time and date for at least 4 hours. If the power is off for more than 4 hours, the user will

need to set the time. The thermostat supports automatic update for daylight savings time. Simply set

Daylight Save to On together with the correct day, month, and year and the time is automatically updated each spring and fall.

When connected to a tekmarNet

system, adjustment of the time on one thermostat updates all connected thermostats. This option can be disabled by selecting the Local Network Group setting to be On.

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Temperature Adjustment

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Section K

Permanent Adjustment - No Schedule

When no programmable schedule is used, touch the up or down arrows to permanently set the “Set Heat Room” or “Set Cool Room” temperature. This thermostat is capable of controlling both air and floor temperature.

Permanent Adjustment - With Schedule

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When a programmable schedule is used, there are two room heating temperatures available, one for the

time period and another for the time period. When touching the or arrows to change the temperature, only the temperature for the current time period is changed.

1. To adjust the temperature for both time periods, press and hold the Home button

for 3 seconds to enter the programming menus.

2. Enter the “SET TEMP” menu to adjust the following settings:

Set Heat Room (air heating or air heating with floor sensor)

• Set Heat Room (air heating or air heating with floor sensor)

• Set Heat Room AWAY (air heating or air heating with floor sensor)

• Floor Min (air heating with floor sensor)

• Set Cool Room (air cooling)

• Set Cool Room AWAY (air cooling)

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Temporary Hold

Temporary hold allows a user to change the temperature for a period of time and then automatically return to the permanent temperature setting. This is especially useful in commercial buildings that are in use for short amounts of time. When selected, touching the up or down arrows changes the temperature for either 3, 6, 9 or 12 hours. If the thermostat is using a schedule, ‘Schd’ provides a temporary hold until the next schedule event time. After the temporary hold time expires, the thermostat returns to normal operation. By default, the temporary hold feature is off.

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When the temporary hold feature is enabled, the up or displays ‘TEMPORARY HOLD’.

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down arrow

Use the Up or Down

arrow to select a

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Tap the hour setting until the preferred length of time is displayed.

Cancel the

temporary

hold.

‘HOLD’ is displayed while the thermostat is operating at the

temporary hold temperature.

Programmable Schedules

Section L

Energy savings can be achieved by lowering the heating temperature and increasing the cooling temperature when the building is unoccupied or during the night.

When operating on a programmable schedule, a or a symbol is shown in the home menu. The or indicates the current operating temperature.

All schedules are stored in permanent memory and are not affected by a loss of power.

Display Action

Day temperature

Night temperature

This thermostat can operate on a programmable schedule in order to automatically lower the room temperature setting. Options include:

Turning off the schedule (OFF)

• Operate a schedule that applies only to this thermostat zone (ZONE)

• The ability to operate one of the four system-wide schedules as a master

• (Schedule Master 1 through 4*)

Join one of the four system-wide schedules as a member (Schedule Member

• 1 though 4*)

*Requires the thermostat to be connected to a tekmarNet® system. Once the type of schedule has been selected, the thermostat can support schedules

that have either:

2 events per day

• 4 events per day

•

Schedules with four events per day are common for residential use while two events per day are common for commercial installations.

The schedules can be repeated every:

24 hours

• 7 days (week)

•

A 7 day schedule allows a unique time to be set to change the temperature for each day of the week.

The schedule also includes a “SKIP” option that allows the programmable schedule to skip a temperature change and remain at the previous temperature setting. The “SKIP” setting can be found between 11:50 PM (23:50 hours) and 12:00 AM (0:00 hours).

When a programmable schedule is selected, there is a time delay for the room to warm up or cool down from the temperature to the temperature. The thermostat has the option to use Optimum Start to predict the heat up or cool down rate of the room. When Optimum Start is set to On, the heating or cooling is started in advance to allow the room to reach the Set Room temperature at the time set in the programmable schedule.

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Scenes (System Override)

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Section M

Scenes provide an easy way to save energy while away on vacation, or override a programmable schedule when plans change.

Away Key

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This thermostat includes an Away Key to quickly turn down the heating temperatures and increase the cooling temperatures on all thermostats and suspend heating the domestic hot water tank to maximize energy savings. To enable, go the Scene menu and set Away Key to on.

To activate the Away scene, touch “Going Away” on the screen.

Select PERM (permanent) or a number of days using

• the or arrow. Range is 1 to 180 days.

Press the home button to accept the setting or leave

• the screen untouched for several seconds.

“Scene Away” is displayed on the home screen until

• the number of days expires.

Touch “Cancel Away” to cancel at any time.

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Note: The temperature is not adjustable while the thermostat is in Away.

Additional Scenes

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Additional energy saving scenes are available when a User Switch or Gateway is installed. A complete listing of each scene is shown below.

Scene

Number

2 3 4

Scenes = None Operation

Permanent or Schedule

Scene 1 Away Away Away Scene 1 Scene 1 Scene 1Scene 1Configurable

Scene 1 Scene 1

Scenes = Away Operation

Permanent or Schedule

Scenes = All Operation

Permanent or Schedule

Permanent Permanent

Permanent or Schedule

Temporary 3 Hours

Temporary 4 Hours

Temporary 8 Hours

Scenes = Guest Operation

Permanent

Permanent Permanent

or Schedule

Permanent

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Recommendation on How to Use Scenes

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Choosing how to use scenes depends on the needs and lifestyle of the customer using the building.

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Multi-Tenant Apartments

Scenes should be disabled (None) in multi-tenant buildings where each occupant has differing heating requirements.

Residential Homes

Some residential customers may not require scenes, in which case, scenes can be disabled (None). Home owners that wish to save on energy costs should consider using the Away scene to save energy while away from the property (example: vacation or holidays).

The use of the Guest scene is useful in residential applications where there are a number of spare bedrooms that are occupied on an infrequent basis. Each spare bedroom would be setup to operate on the Guest scene. The remaining thermostats can be setup to operate on the None, Away or All scene configuration. Normally, the spare bedrooms would operate at the moon temperature settings. When guests arrive, scene 5 can be activated through the use a User Switch or Gateway. The spare bedroom then operates at the temperature settings or operates on a programmable schedule if a schedule has been setup. When guests depart, the scene can be changed back to scene 1 and the spare bedrooms resume operation at the temperature settings.

Commercial Buildings

Commercial buildings are typically in use on a predictable schedule and normally the building can operate in scene 1. In order to accommodate staff working overtime or cleaning staff, a 3 or 8 hour temporary override is available when installed in conjunction with a User Switch or Gateway. In these cases, the thermostats should be setup to use the All scene configuration. At the touch of a button, the whole building changes from operating on a programmable schedule (typically at the temperature setting when not occupied) to operating at the temperature settings for 3 hours (scene 6) or 8 hours (scene 8). After the timer counts down and expires, the scene changes back to the previous scene.

Secondary Temperature Display

Section N

This thermostat can display the outdoor, floor, relative humidity, or the room heating and cooling temperature settings in the smaller number area at the top right of the screen. To toggle the item currently displayed, touch the secondary temperature.

Display of the floor or outdoor temperature requires a connection to an outdoor or floor temperature sensor, or the thermostat is connected to a tekmarNet® system that includes an outdoor sensor. The reading of the outdoor sensor connected directly to the thermostat takes precedence over any outdoor sensor reading available on the tekmarNet® system.

or or or

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Access Levels

The thermostat Toolbox menu supports four access levels: Installer (INST), User (USER), Limited (LTD), and Secure (SEC). The access level can be adjusted when the thermostat is unlocked. There are two locations to lock the thermostat:

1. Locally on the thermostat using the Lock switch located in the wiring area.

2. Globally on the tekmarNet

installed)

Both the local and global lock settings must be set to unlock before the thermostat access level is adjustable.

The selection of the access level is dependent on the use of the building and the type of occupants.

Installer - Suitable for HVAC installers only. Times out to User access level after 24 hours.

User - Suitable for most residential homeowners. Limited - Suitable for rental properties or commercial buildings where some level of

temperature adjustment is required. Secure - Suitable for schools, churches, and other public buildings where temperature

adjustment is not desired.

system control using the Lock switch or Access level (if

Section O

tekmarNet® Address

When connected to a tekmarNet® system, each thermostat will be automatically given an address. The address is useful as a troubleshooting tool to locate thermostats with errors and also allows room naming on a Gateway.

The address consists of the bus water temperature followed by the thermostat device number. Available buses are b (boiler), 1, 2 and 3. Device numbers range from 01 to

24. If the thermostat is used without a tekmarNet® system control, the bus number is

not shown. When using the thermostat together with a Gateway, it is important that each address

be changed to be manually set. This allows each thermostat to be named on the Gateway.

If two thermostats are manually set to the same address, an error message will appear. The error remains until one of the addresses is manually changed to a vacant address or to Auto.

It is highly recommended to keep a documented list of thermostat addresses. This is extremely helpful when troubleshooting errors. The tekmarNet® system control will display the addresses of thermostats that have errors. By referring to the address documentation, it simplifies the process to locate and correct error messages.

Cleaning the Thermostat

Entering the Screen Clean menu allows 30 seconds to clean the thermostat and display with a moist cloth. Do not use solvents to clean the thermostat.

Section P

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Troubleshooting

Error Messages (1 of 5)

Error Message Description

SETUP MENU SAVE ERROR

The thermostat failed to read the Setup menu settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat stops normal operation until all settings in the Setup menu are checked except to provide freeze protection. To clear the error, set the access level to Installer and check all settings in the Setup menu.

SET TEMP MENU SAVE ERROR

The thermostat failed to read the Set Temp menu settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat stops normal operation until all settings in the Set Temp menu are checked except to provide freeze protection. To clear the error, set the access level to Installer and check all settings in the Set Temp menu.

MONITOR MENU SAVE ERROR

The thermostat failed to read the Monitor menu settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat continues to operate normally while displaying this error. To clear the error, set the access level to Installer and check all settings in the Monitor menu.

SCHEDULE MENU SAVE ERROR

The thermostat failed to read the Schedule menu settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat continues to operate normally while displaying this error. To clear the error, set the access level to Installer and check all settings in the Schedule menu.

TOOLBOX MENU SAVE ERROR

The thermostat failed to read the Toolbox menu settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat continues to operate normally while displaying this error. To clear the error, set the access level to Installer and check all settings in the Toolbox menu.

TIME MENU SAVE ERROR

The thermostat failed to read the Time menu settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat continues to operate normally while displaying this error. To clear the error, set the access level to Installer and check all settings in the Time menu.

SCENES MENU SAVE ERROR

The thermostat failed to read the Scenes menu settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat continues to operate normally while displaying this error. To clear the error, set the access level to Installer and check all settings in the Scenes menu.

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Error Messages (2 of 5)

Error Message Description

DISPLAY MENU SAVE ERROR

The thermostat failed to read the Display menu settings from memory and has reloaded the factory default settings. The thermostat continues to operate normally while displaying this error.

To clear the error, set the access level to Installer and check all settings in the Display menu.

tN2 PORT ERROR

The thermostat has been connected to a tN2 zone already in use by a 2-stage zoning control. A 2-stage device requires two tN2 ports to operate. This device may be connected to one such port. This error may also occur if 24 V (ac) is incorrectly wired to the tN2 wiring terminals.

To clear the error, move the thermostat’s tN2 wires to an unused tN2 port on the zoning control or check the tN2 wires for 24 V (ac).

NO SENSOR ON ERROR

All of the temperature sensors have been set to Off including the built-in room sensor.

To clear the error, the Room Sensor, Sensor 1 or 2 must be set to measure an air or floor temperature.

NO HEAT RELAY

There are no heat relays configured. To clear the error, set W TERM to HRF1, HRF2, CONV, COIL, FURN

or OTHR, or set ACC RELAY to W2.

W2 SOURCE BUS CONFIGURATION ERROR

The backup W2 heat source has been changed on the tekmarNet® System Control. To clear the error, check the Backup W2 Source setting in the Setup menu.

tekmarNet® COMMUNICATION ERROR

The tekmarNet® communication bus has either an open or a short circuit. The result is that there are no communications. Check for loose wires between tN4 and C. Check for short circuits between the tN4 and C wires on the House Control, Wiring Center, or Zone Manager. Check for correct polarity between the C and R wires.

The error clears automatically once the wiring fault has been corrected.

To force the error to clear while allowing a short or open circuit to continue, touch the Cancel key.

ADDRESS ERROR

Two thermostats have been manually set to the same address. The thermostat continues to operate with this error but does not communicate

with the tekmarNet® system. To clear this error, select an unused tekmarNet® address or select

automatic addressing.

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Error Messages (3 of 5)

Error Message Description

DEVICE LIMIT

More than 24 devices (thermostats or setpoint controls) have been connected to the tekmarNet® communication bus. To clear the error,

remove and relocate devices to other available buses until the device count is 24 or less.

ROOM SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT ERROR

Due to a short circuit, the thermostat is unable to read the built-in room temperature sensor. If Sensor 1 or 2 is set to Room, or the thermostat

is connected to a tekmarNet® system control, the thermostat continues to operate, otherwise operation stops.

The error cannot be field repaired. Contact your tekmar® sales representative for repair procedures.

ROOM SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT ERROR

Due to an open circuit, the thermostat is unable to read the built-in room temperature sensor. If Sensor 1 or 2 is set to Room, or the thermostat

is connected to a tekmarNet® system control, the thermostat continues to operate, otherwise operation stops.

The error cannot be field repaired. Contact your tekmar® sales representative for repair procedures.

LOCAL HUMIDITY SENSOR ERROR

The built-in humidity sensor is faulty. The error cannot be field repaired. Contact your tekmar® sales representative for repair procedures.

SENSOR 1 OR 2 SHORT CIRCUIT ERROR

Due to a short circuit, the thermostat is unable to read auxiliary Sensor 1 or 2. The thermostat stops normal operation if the Sensor is the only active Room or Floor sensor or if a Floor Maximum temperature has been set.

Check the auxiliary sensor wire for short circuits according to the sensor installation manual. It may be necessary to replace the auxiliary sensor. Once the error has been corrected, the error message automatically clears.

SENSOR 1 OR 2 OPEN CIRCUIT ERROR

Due to an open circuit, the thermostat is unable to read auxiliary Sensor 1 or 2. The thermostat stops normal operation if the Sensor is the only active Room or Floor sensor or if a Floor Maximum temperature has been set.

If the auxiliary sensor has been intentionally removed, set the applicable Sensor 1 or 2 setting in the Setup menu to Off.

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Error Messages (4 of 5)

Error Message Description

SYSTEM CONTROL LOST ERROR

The thermostat can no longer communicate to the tekmarNet® system control. Check for open or short circuits in the tekmarNet® communication wiring. The error automatically clears once the tekmarNet® system

control has been detected. If the tekmarNet

thermostat, remove and then re-apply power to clear the error.

AIR GROUP MASTER ERROR

Two thermostats have been assigned to be the master of the same air group (cool group) number.

To clear the error, go to the Setup menu and either select a different air group master number or set the air group master to None.

AIR GROUP MASTER LOST ERROR

The thermostat has been assigned to be the member of an air group (cool group), but the air group master is not available.

To clear the error, go to the Setup menu and set the air group master to None, or install an air group master on the system.

SCHEDULE MASTER ERROR

Two thermostats on the tekmarNet® system have been set to the same Schedule Master number. The thermostat operates at the

temperature settings while this error is present.

To clear the error, select a different Schedule Master number, set a different Schedule Member number, set the Schedule to Zone, or set the Schedule to None.

SCHEDULE MEMBER ERROR

The thermostat can not longer detect its schedule master. The thermostat operates at the

error is present. To clear the error,

the Schedule to Zone, or set the Schedule to None.

CHANGE FILTER

The air filter requires cleaning or replacement. Once this has been completed touch the Cancel key in the Toolbox menu. Alternatively, go to the Monitor menu and clear the Filter Hours by touching the number and then touch the ENTER key.

system control was intentionally removed from the

temperature settings while this

select a different Schedule Member number, set

FREEZE PROTECTION WARNING

The duct temperature has dropped below 35°F (1.5°C). The warning message self clears once the duct temperature exceeds 40°F (4.5°C).

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Error Messages (5 of 5)

Error Message Description

ERROR AT THERMOSTAT

There is an error on a different thermostat or setpoint control connected to the tekmarNet® system and not on this thermostat. 01 to 24 = Thermostat only network Go to the thermostat with the listed address to correct the error.

ERROR AT THERMOSTAT

There is an error on a different thermostat or setpoint control connected to the tekmarNet® system and not on this thermostat. b:01 to b:24 = boiler bus 1:01 to 1:24 = bus 1 or mix 1 bus 2:01 to 2:24 = bus 2 or mix 2 bus 3:01 to 3:24 = bus 3 or mix 3 bus Go to the thermostat with the listed address to correct the error.

ERROR AT SYSTEM CONTROL

There is an error on the tekmarNet® system control connected to the tekmarNet® system and not on this thermostat.

Technical Data

tekmarNet® Thermostat 553; Two Stage Heat, One Stage Cool, Fan

Literature 553_A, 553_C, 553_D, 553_Q, 553_U Control Microprocessor control. This is not a safety (limit) control Packaged weight 0.8 lb. (350 g) Dimensions 5” H x 3-1/4” W x 15/16” D (127 x 82 x 23 mm) Enclosure White PVC plastic, NEMA Type 1 Approvals Meets Class B: ICES & FCC Part 15 Ambient conditions

Environmental

Power supply 24 V ±10%, 60 Hz, 1.8 VA standby, NEC / CEC Class 2 Relays 24 V (ac) 2 A Humidity sensor 0 to 90% ± 3% RH Temperature sensor – Included None – Optional tekmar type # 070, 071, 072, 073, 076, 077, 079, 082, 083, 084

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Indoor use only, 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C), RH ≤90% non-condensing Compatible with chlorinated swimming pool environments. Do not

use in presence of ammonia (animal barns), methanol, ethanol, acetone.

NTC thermistor, 10 kΩ @ 77°F (25°C ±0.2°C) ß=3892

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Limited Warranty and Product Return Procedure

Limited Warranty The liability of tekmar under this warranty is limited. The Purchaser, by taking receipt

of any tekmar product (“Product”), acknowledges the terms of the Limited Warranty in effect at the time of such Product sale and acknowledges that it has read and understands same.

The tekmar Limited Warranty to the Purchaser on the Products sold hereunder is a manufacturer’s passthrough warranty which the Purchaser is authorized to pass through to its customers. Under the Limited Warranty, each tekmar Product is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials if the Product is installed and used in compliance with tekmar’s instructions, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The passthrough warranty period is for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the production date if the Product is not installed during that period, or twelve (12) months from the documented date of installation if installed within twenty-four (24) months from the production date.

The liability of tekmar under the Limited Warranty shall be limited to, at tekmar’s sole discretion: the cost of parts and labor provided by tekmar to repair defects in materials and / or workmanship of the defective product; or to the exchange of the defective product for a warranty replacement product; or to the granting of credit limited to the original cost of the defective product, and such repair, exchange or credit shall be the sole remedy available from tekmar, and, without limiting the foregoing in any way, tekmar is not responsible, in contract, tort or strict product liability, for any other losses, costs, expenses, inconveniences, or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, secondary, incidental or consequential, arising from ownership or use of the product, or from defects in workmanship or materials, including any liability for fundamental breach of contract.

The pass-through Limited Warranty applies only to those defective Products returned to tekmar during the warranty period. This Limited Warranty does not cover the cost of the parts or labor to remove or transport the defective Product, or to reinstall the repaired or replacement Product, all such costs and expenses being subject to Purchaser’s agreement and warranty with its customers.

Any representations or warranties about the Products made by Purchaser to its customers which are different from or in excess of the tekmar Limited Warranty are the Purchaser’s sole responsibility and obligation. Purchaser shall indemnify and hold tekmar harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities and damages of any kind or nature which arise out of or are related to any such representations or warranties by Purchaser to its customers.

The pass-through Limited Warranty does not apply if the returned Product has been damaged by negligence by persons other than tekmar, accident, fire, Act of God, abuse or misuse; or has been damaged by modifications, al ter ati ons or at tach ments mad e subs equent to pur cha se w hic h have not b een au tho riz ed by tek mar ; or i f th e Prod uct was not installed in compliance with tekmar’s instructions and / or the local codes and ordinances; or if due to defective installation of the Product; or if the Product was not used in compliance with tekmar’s instructions.

THIS WARRANT Y IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM PLIED, WHICH TH E GOVERNING LAW ALLOWS PARTIES TO CONTRACTUALLY EXCLUDE, INCLUDING , WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLI ED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DURABILITY OR DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT, ITS NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY RELEVANT PATENTS OR TRADEMARKS, AND ITS COMPLI ANCE WI TH OR NO N-VI OLATION OF ANY APPLICABLE EN VIRO NMENTAL , HEALTH OR SAFETY LEGISLATION; THE TERM OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY NOT HEREBY CONTRACTUALLY EXCLUDED IS LIMITED SUCH THAT IT SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS FROM THE PRODUCTION DATE, TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LIMITATION IS ALLOWED BY THE GOVERNING LAW.

Product Warranty Return Procedure All Products that are believed to have defects in workmanship or materials must be returned, together with a written description of the defect, to the tekmar Representative assigned to the territory in which such Product is located. If tekmar receives an inquiry from someone other than a tekmar Representative, including an inquiry from Purchaser (if not a tekmar Representative) or Purchaser’s customers, regarding a potential warranty claim, tekmar’s sole obligation shall be to provide the address and other contact information regarding the appropriate Representative.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information: www.watts.com/prop65

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