Product Introductions
NEW tekmarNet® Thermostat 553 Complements the Zoning, Designer Series
Vernon, BC. April 25, 2013 – tekmar Control Systems, a Watts Water Technologies company, has added a new touchscreen thermostat to its designer series to offer more options and flexibility to HVAC system designers.
The tekmarNet® Thermostat 553 is now available for purchase and orders will begin shipping immediately. The tekmarNet® Thermostat 553 is a communicating thermostat designed to operate two heating stages, one cooling stage, a fan and relative humidity. The heating stages can be hydronic, forced air or a single stage heat pump. The cooling stage is either an air conditioner or heat pump.
“What is unique about the 553 is it can operate a radiant floor heating and cooling system together with either an air distribution heat pump, hydronic fan coil, or a forced air furnace. The touchscreen display is easy to read, simple to navigate and quick to set and adjust,” said Greg Leupin, sales & marketing manager for tekmar.
There are two auxiliary sensor inputs available to measure room, floor, outdoor, coil or duct temperature. The optional floor sensor allows precise heating of radiant floors by controlling the floor temperature and maintaining the desired room air temperature. Relative humidity level can be measured and controlled using the built-in humidity sensor.
The tekmarNet® Thermostat 553, like the other thermostats in the series, features the best options for radiant floor control. “Each thermostat offers a set of features to best suit a range of applications, making the designer series a more complete offering,” added Leupin.
To learn more:
Download the Designer Thermostat Flyer or visit the product pages for the 552, 553 and 557
To select the right thermostat for your application, visit the zoning comparison page.
New Boiler Control 284 Is Compatible with Building Automation Systems
Vernon, BC. February 22, 2013 – tekmar Control Systems, a Watts Water Technologies company, is pleased to announce that the Boiler Control 284 is now available for purchase.
The Boiler Control 284 is designed to operate up to four boilers to accurately maintain a target water temperature. The 284 operates both condensing & non-condensing boilers that are either modulating, single stage or two stage to provide a flexible, cost effective mixed boiler plant solution with better system performance.
“This control communicates with Building Automation Systems, which is an exciting new market for tekmar. The system can be remotely monitored & adjusted through BACnet® or Modbus® communication,” said Greg Leupin, sales & marketing manager for tekmar.
This connection makes it possible for installers & building managers to monitor boiler operation, plant temperatures, vent temperatures, system pressure, flow rates & pump operation using the BAS system interface. When no BAS connection is required, remote monitoring can be provided through tekmarNet® Gateways.
The 284 is designed to prolong the lifespan of the equipment. Primary pump sequencing prevents downtime by automatically operating a second pump if a failure is detected. Other reliability features include pump exercising, equal run-time rotation, and boiler minimum & maximum temperature settings.
To obtain maximum efficiency, the 284 adjusts plant sequencing based on target temperatures. This target is calculated using outdoor temperature reset or a fixed setpoint for space or process heating applications. The 284’s automatic boiler differential, primary pump sequencing, domestic hot water priority, setpoint operation & combustion air damper control all work together to maximize energy savings & system reliability.
“The 284 is a price competitive, flexible solution for commercial & multi-residential heating plants. This control supports any combination of boiler type, and saves energy with better boiler sequencing and control,” adds Leupin.
To learn more visit the Boiler Control 284 product page.
Introducing the tN2 House Control 406
The tekmarNet®2 House Control 406 provides full system control for 2-pipe heat pump applications. The 406 includes 4 on-board zones and is capable of controlling up to 24 through Wiring Centers. For complete details, refer to the product page.
Watch the Animated Application Demo (flash player)
Dan Holohan and Don Gibbs discuss the tekmarNet® House Control 406 at AHR Expo 2012
tekmarNet® Designer Series Thermostats
Discover the Benefits of Touchscreen Technology. Enhance comfort with a simple touch.
Easy to Use
- The large, backlit display is easy to read and simple to navigate with just a touch.
- Quickly adjust room temperatures & programmable schedules.
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Easy to Install
- 2 or 4 wire installations are simple and quick to wire.
- Install as a communicating thermostat or as a stand alone piece.
Designed for Better Performance and Energy Savings
- Maximize energy savings throughout the whole building while you're "Away" with the touch of one button.
- tekmarNet® communication provides indoor temperature feedback to the main control.
- Measure indoor, floor & outdoor temperatures.
- Relative humidity control options.
- Precise floor temperature control is available for radiant floor heating applications.
To learn more:
Download the Designer Thermostat Flyer or visit the product pages for the 552, 553 and 557To select the right designer thermostat for your application, visit the zoning comparison page.
