Troubleshooting – tekmar 314 tN2 Wiring Center Installation User Manual
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Network Schedules----------------------------
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Adding a schedule to a tekmarNet
®
system is both easy
and valuable. A Timer 033 provides scheduling with up to
4 events per day for every tekmarNet
®
Thermostat. Turning
down the room temperatures when they are unoccupied
reduces boiler on-time and energy consumption which
helps save money and the environment.
One-Touch Economy --------------------------
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A User Switch 479 allows for one-touch overrides of the
system. For example, if leaving the building for vacation,
simply press the “Away” button and all the thermostats
will immediately operate at a lower temperature, instead
of having to walk around the building lowering the heating
temperature setting and raising the cooling temperature
setting on each thermostat.
Energy Saving Features
Section C
Zone Synchronization -------------------------
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The Wiring Center includes an energy saving feature
called Zone Synchronization. In typical zoned systems, the
thermostats operate on a stand-alone basis. This means
that a zone turns on and off as required without any regard
for other zones. The net effect is random operation of the
zones causing short cycling of the heat source. tekmarNet
®
thermostats communicate to ensure that their cycles are
synchronized. Energy is saved by ensuring zones requiring
heat operate on the same cycle, therefore reducing short
cycling of the boiler.
Symptom
Look For...
Corrective Action
Power LED is off Power to control
Use electrical meter to measure 24 V (ac) voltage on input power R and C
terminals.
No central
heating
Zone LEDs
If there are no green Zone LEDs, there are no thermostats calling for heat.
System in AWAY
During AWAY, the thermostats operate at a lower temperature. Locate a ‘User
Switch’ and set to Normal to resume heating.
Single zone over
heating
LED shows zone on
Thermostats have a differential of +/- 1.5°F (0.8°C) of the temperature setting.
Due to the display rounding numbers up, heating can appear on when the
temperature is 2°F (1°C) above the setting. This is normal operation.
LED shows zone off
Ensure zone pump terminals measure 0 V (ac). Measuring 0 V (ac) indicates
the control relay is functioning correctly and the problem may be related to
the mechanical piping. Measuring 115 V (ac) indicates control relay may have
failed.
Single zone under
heating
LED shows zone on
Ensure zone pump terminals measure 115 V (ac). Measuring 115 V (ac) indicates
the control relay is functioning correctly and the problem may be related to
the mechanical piping. Measuring 0 V (ac) indicates control relay may have
failed.
LED shows zone off
Check the thermostat to see if it is calling for heat (H1 displayed on the screen).
Zone LED flashing
The zone has an open or short circuit and communication to the thermostat on
the zone has been interrupted. Check the wiring between the thermostat and
the Wiring Center for open or short circuits. If the thermostat was intentionally
removed, power the Wiring Center off for 10 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting