Page 2 - How to Use the Data Brochure; Menu; Table of Contents
2 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts How to Use the Data Brochure This brochure is organized into three main sections.They are: 1) Sequence of Operation, 2) Installation, 3) Control Settings and 4) Testing and Troubleshooting. The Control Settings section of this brochure describes the various items that a...
Page 3 - Item Field; Menu Item; Display
3 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts PRIMARY PUMP Displays when primary pump 1 or primary pump 2 is in operation BOILER Displays which boiler stage is operating LOCK Displays when adjusting Access level if Switch is set to lock. WARNING Displays when an error exists. COMMUNICATION BUS Displays when tN4 the...
Page 4 - Demand; OR; from EMS; Characterized Heating Curve; Boiler Characterized Heating Curve; Access Level
4 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Once the control receives a boiler demand it calculates a target water temperature based on the characterized heating curve to provide outdoor reset for space heating. The control can receive a boiler demand three different ways: 1. By applying 20-260 V (ac) to the boil...
Page 5 - Room Setting in Adjust Menu
5 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Terminal Unit Setting in Adjust Menu Select the appropriate terminal unit in the adjust menu. This will change the shape of the characterized heating curve to better match the heat transfer properties of that specific terminal unit. Hydronic Radiant Floor (HRF1) A heavy...
Page 6 - Boiler Operation
6 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Outdoor Design Setting in Adjust Menu The outdoor design temperature is typically the coldest outdoor air temperature of the year. This temperature is used when doing the heat loss calculations for the building and is used to size the heating system equipment. If a cold...
Page 7 - LO
7 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Boiler Minimum Setting in Adjust Menu The boiler minimum is the lowest temperature that the control is allowed to use as a boiler target temperature. During mild conditions, if the control calculates a boiler target temperature that is below the boiler minimum setting, ...
Page 8 - Relay Setting in Adjust Menu; Alert; Boiler Run Time in View Menu; Manual Differential; Automatic Differential; djust Menu; Combustion Air and Alert Settings
8 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Relay Setting in Adjust Menu (C.A. Damper / Alert) The control includes an auxiliary relay that can be used either for a combustion damper /venting device or an Alert. Selection is made through the Relay item in the Adjust menu. Alert When the Relay is set to Alert, ter...
Page 9 - an externally powered DHW demand when using a DHW; Domestic Hot Water Operation
9 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts DHW operation is only available when the Pump Sequencer DIP Switch is set to Off. DHW Demand DHW Demands come from one of three sources: an external aquastat, a DHW tank sensor, or a tN4 DHW control.Once the control detects a DHW Demand, the DHW Demand segment is displa...
Page 10 - DHW Differential Setting in Adjust Menu; Boiler Target Temperature during a DHW; Mode OFF / No DHW Generation
10 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts DHW Differential Setting in Adjust Menu Due to large differences between the heating load and the DHW load, a separate DHW differential should be used whenever a DHW Demand is present. This will improve staging and boiler cycling. When using a DHW Sensor, a DHW Demand ...
Page 11 - even if there are less than 4 boilers.; Mode 6 – Dedicated DHW
11 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Mode 3 - DHW in Primary/Secondary with No Priority When a valid DHW Demand is present, the DHW relay (terminal 17) and Primary Pump relay (terminal 18) turn on. Heating zones are unaffected by DHW operation. This mode can be used if the DHW tank is piped in parallel an...
Page 12 - Automatic Priority Override
12 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts DHW Priority Override Setting in Adjust Menu DHW Priority Override applies to DHW MODE 2 and 4, as well as Mode 5 if there is a tN4 device with DHW. It prevents the building from cooling off too much or the possibility of a potential freeze up during DHW priority. When...
Page 13 - Setpoint Demand; Powered Setpoint Demand; Boiler Target Temperature during a Setpoint; Mode OFF - No Setpoint Operation; Mode 2 - Setpoint in Parallel with Priority; Setpoint Operation
13 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Setpoint operation is only available when DHW Mode is set to Off. The control can operate to satisfy the requirements of a setpoint load in addition to a space heating load. A setpoint load overrides the current outdoor reset temperature in order to provide heat to the...
Page 14 - Mode 3 - Setpoint in Primary/Secondary with No Priority; Mode 4 - Setpoint in Primary/Secondary with Priority; Setpoint Priority Override Setting in; Conditional DHW Priority; target temperature
14 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Mode 3 - Setpoint in Primary/Secondary with No Priority Whenever a Setpoint Demand is present, the primary pump is turned on and the boilers are operated to maintain the setpoint target. Primary Pump Setpoint Mode = 3 Mode 4 - Setpoint in Primary/Secondary with Priorit...
Page 15 - Input Signal; Offset Setting in Adjust Menu; Example; Section G
15 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts The control can accept an external DC signal from an Energy Management System (EMS) in place of the outdoor sensor. The control converts the DC signal into the appropriate boiler target temperature between 50°F (10°C) and 210°F (99°C) based on the EMS Input Signal and ...
Page 16 - Normal Operation; Pump Operation
16 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Primary Pump Operation The control includes two primary pump outputs with capability for sequencing. Primary pump sequencing is activated through a DIP switch. Only primary pump 1 is operated when pump sequencing is turned off, while primary pumps 1 and 2 are operated ...
Page 17 - The Setback / Off DIP Switch must be set to Setback; Exercising
17 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Flow Proof Delay Setting in Adjust Menu The control waits a period of time to receive a flow proof demand from the time the primary pump turns on. If the control does not receive a flow proof demand within that period of time, the primary pump turns off and the stand-b...
Page 18 - Schedule Types; Setting the Schedule
18 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts To provide greater energy savings, you can operate the control on a programmable schedule. The schedule is stored in memory and is not affected by loss of power to the control. If a tN4 network is detected the control can become either a schedule member or schedule mas...
Page 19 - Network; tN4 Thermostat; tekmarNet
19 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts If the building is not up to temperature at the correct time, the BOOST setting should be lengthened and the setback timer should be adjusted accordingly. If the building is up to temperature before the required time, the BOOST setting should be shortened and the setba...
Page 20 - General; Powered Input Connections; CAUTION; Step One — Getting Ready; Installation; Step Two — Mounting the Base
20 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts 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 elect...
Page 21 - Non-Powered Input Connections; The connection is polarity sensitive. Ensure that
21 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Boiler Demand To generate a Boiler Demand, a voltage between 20 V (ac) and 260 V (ac) must be applied across the Boiler Demand terminals (21 and 22). DHW Demand To generate a DHW Demand, a voltage between 20 V (ac) and 260 V (ac) must be applied across the DHW/Setp and...
Page 22 - Powered Output Connections; Primary Pump P1; Non-Powered Output Connections
22 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Outdoor Sensor (tekmar 070) Connect the two wires from the Outdoor Sensor 070 to the Com and Out (2 and 3) terminals. The outdoor sensor is used by the control to measure the outdoor air temperature. Note: If an Outdoor Sensor 070 is connected to a tekmarNet ® 4 thermo...
Page 23 - connect them together.; Testing the EMS Output; Step Five — Testing the Wiring
23 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Wiring the Boiler Pumps (RELAY TYPE = Boiler pump ) Terminals 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14 are dry contacts. No power is available from these terminals. These contacts can be used to turn on individual boiler pumps. Wire line voltage to one side of the relay. The other s...
Page 24 - If the relay is set to boiler ignition:; Testing DHW and Primary Pumps; If DHW Mode is enabled:
24 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Testing tekmar Sensors Terminals 2 – 6 To test the sensors, the actual temperature at each sensor location must be measured.• Use a good quality digital thermometer with a surface temperature probe for ease of use and accuracy. Where a digital thermometer is not availa...
Page 25 - Testing the Demands; Cleaning the Control; Control Settings; DIP Switch Settings
25 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Testing the Demands Terminals 21 – 25 1. Remove the front and bottom cover from the control.2. Use an electrical test meter to measure (ac) voltage between the Boiler Demand terminals (21-22) or the DHW / Setpoint Demand terminals (23-24) or the Proof Demand terminals ...
Page 27 - SECTION C; VIEW MENU; Display Menus
27 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Item Field Range Access Description VIEW -76 to 149°F (-60.0 to 65.0°C) USER INST ADV OUTDOOR Current outdoor air temperature as measured by the outdoor sensor. Note: This item is only available when the EMS/ Demands DIP is set to Demands. VIEW -22 to 266°F (-30.0 to 1...
Page 28 - SECTION H
28 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Item Field Range Access Description VIEW 2 hr 0 to 9999 hours ADV BOILER 2 RUNNING TIME SECTION C The total running time of Boiler 2 since this item was last cleared. To clear this item, press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously while viewing this item. Note: This i...
Page 29 - Actual; ADJUST MENU
29 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Item Field Range Access Description Actual Setting ADJUST 1 (4 On/Off) 2 (2 On/Off & Pumps) 3 (2 Lo/Hi) 4 (Lo/Hi & Pump) 5 (Three Stage & Pump) 6 (Four Stage) ADV MODE SECTION C Selects the control mode of operation. ADJUST Occ 35 to 100°F (2.0 to 38.0°C) D...
Page 30 - SECTION B
30 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Item Field Range Access Description Actual Setting ADJUST 3 CP1, Au (Auto), OFF Default = Au INST ADV BOILER 2 SECTION C Selects Whether Boiler 2 is operational or not. CP1 copies the settings of boiler 1 to boiler 2. ADJUST 3 CP1, Au (Auto), OFF Default = Au INST ADV ...
Page 32 - (parallel with last
32 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Item Field Range Access Description Actual Setting ADJUST Lo, Med, Hi Default = Med INST ADV BOILER 1 MASS SECTION C The thermal mass characteristics of the boiler. Note: This item is only available when Boiler 1 is set to Au. ADJUST 1 Boiler min OFF, 0:10 to 19:55 min...
Page 35 - TIME MENU
35 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts TIME MENU Item Field Range Access Description TIME AM Default = MONDAY 12:00 AM USER INST ADV CURRENT TIME AND DAY SECTION J Displays the current time and day of the week. The time and date flash if the time is not set. TIME Default = JAN 01 2005 USER INST ADV CURRENT ...
Page 36 - SECTION J; SECTION J; SECTION K; SECTION K; SECTION K; SCHEDULE MENU
36 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Item Field Range Access Description TIME 2000 ... 2255 Default = 2005 INST ADV YEAR SECTION J Set the current year. Note: This item is only available when Daylight Savings Time is set to Mode 1 or 2. TIME 12 hr OR 24 hr Default = 12 hr INST ADV MODE SECTION J Select wh...
Page 39 - SECTION M; MISC MENU
39 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Item Field Range Access Description MISC USER, INST, ADV Default = INST USER INST ADV ACCESS LEVEL PAGE 4 The access level of the control. The access column shows which items are visible in each access level. Note: This item is only available when the Lock / Unlock DIP...
Page 40 - HAZARD; Max Heat; Test; Zone Test; Step 1; Testing the Control
40 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Test Press and Holdfor 1 second Press and Hold for 1 second The control has a built-in test routine that tests the main control functions. The control continually monitors the sensors and displays an error message whenever a fault is found. The individual outputs and r...
Page 42 - More than one tN4 device has been assigned the same master number.
42 IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Error Message Description VIEW SCHEDULE MASTER ERROR More than one tN4 device has been assigned the same master number. VIEW BOILER SUPPLY SENSOR SHORT CIRCUIT Due to a short circuit, the control failed to read the boiler supply sensor. When there is a call for heat, t...
Page 44 - Technical Data
IOM-T-274 2123 © 2021 Watts Tel: 1-800-438-3903 • Fax: (250) 984-0815 tekmarControls.com All specifications are subject to change without notice Limited Warranty The liability of tekmar under this warranty is limited. The Purchaser, by taking receipt of any tekmar product (“Product”), acknowledges t...