tekmar A-T-294 Smart Boiler Control User Manual

tekmar A-T-294 Smart Boiler Control

Application A 294-1 Mechanical

Description
Four single-stage non-condensing boilers with reverse-return piping operate to provide a central heating using outdoor reset.

Features:

• Central heating using outdoor air reset reduces the energy consumption up to 30% compared to fixed setpoint temperatures.
• PID staging automatically adjusts the number of boilers fired to match the load.
• Equal run time rotation automatically balances the run time of the boilers.
• Combustion air damper is opened before the first boiler is fired.
• Fixed lead with first on/first off supports venting systems that require the lead boiler to prime the vent.
• Programmable schedule to reduce energy consumption during unoccupied time periods.
• Warm weather shut down.
• Pressure monitoring with low and high pressure alert.
• Remote access from the Internet through the Watts® OnSite web or mobile applications.

Essential Boiler Settings:
Boiler Type = 1, 2, 3 or 4 stages
Boiler Group = Non-condensing

Essential System Settings:
Non-condensing Group Sequencing = Sequential
Non-condensing Group Rotation = On
Variable Primary Flow = Boiler Pumps

Legend
B1…B4 = On/Off Boilers 1 to 4
D1 = Combustion Air Damper
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
P1 = System Pump
V1 = Zone Valves Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-1 Electrical

Legend
B1…B4 = On/Off Boilers 1 to 4
D1 = Combustion Air Damper
E1 = Ethernet (Optional)
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
P1 = System Pump
V1 = Zone Valve End SwitchConcept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-2 Mechanical

Description
Four modulating condensing boilers operate to provide central heating using outdoor reset, and domestic hot water tank heating using side-arm piping to boiler 1.

Features:

• Central heating using outdoor air reset reduces the energy consumption up to 30% compared to fixed setpoint temperatures.
• Simultaneous central heating and domestic hot water heating using the DHW side-arm piping.
• PID staging automatically adjusts the number of boilers fired to match the load.
• Sequential or Parallel boiler sequencing.
• Equal run time rotation automatically balances the run time of the boilers.
• Boiler modbus communication to read lockout or hold error codes on boilers.
• Programmable schedule to reduce energy consumption during unoccupied time periods.
• Warm weather shut down.
• Pressure monitoring with low and high pressure alert.
• Remote access from the Internet through the Watts OnSite web or mobile applications.

Essential Boiler Settings:
Boiler Type = Modulating Firing Rate or Modulating Target Temperature
Boiler Group = Condensing

Essential System Settings:
Condensing Group Sequencing = Sequential or Parallel
Condensing Group Rotation = On
Variable Primary Flow = Boiler Pumps

Legend
A1 = DHW Tank Aquastat
B1…B4 = Modulating Boilers 1 to 4 BP1…BP4 = Boiler Pumps 1 to 4
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
S4 = DHW Sensor 082
P1 = System Pump
P2 = DHW Pump
V1 = Zone Valves Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-2  Electrical

Legend

A1 = DHW Aquastat
B1…B4 = Boilers 1 to 4 Enable
BP1…BP4 = Boiler Pumps 1 to 4
C1 = Boiler Modbus Communication
E1 = Ethernet (Optional)
M1…M4 = Boiler Modulation Signals 1 to 4
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
S4 = DHW Sensor 082
P1 = System Pump
P2 = DHW Pump
V1 = Zone Valve End Switch Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-3 Mechanical

Description

Two modulating condensing boilers and two one-stage non-condensing boilers operate create a hybrid boiler plant to provide central heating using outdoor reset, domestic hot water and setpoint load heating. The two condensing boilers create a group to provide equal run time rotation. Likewise the two non-condensing boilers create a group that provide equal run time rotation. All condensing group boilers must fire before any non-condensing boilers are fired.

Features:

• Central heating using outdoor air reset reduces the energy consumption up to 30% compared to fixed setpoint temperatures.
• PID staging automatically adjusts the number of boilers fired to match the load.
• Sequential or Parallel boiler sequencing.
• Condensing and non-condensing boiler groups to operate hybrid boiler plants.
• Equal run time rotation automatically balances the run time of the condensing and non-condensing boiler groups.
• Boiler modbus communication to read lockout or hold error codes on boilers.
• Programmable schedule to reduce energy consumption during unoccupied time periods.
• Warm weather shut down.
• Pressure monitoring with low and high pressure alert.
• Remote access from the Internet through the Watts OnSite web or mobile applications.

Essential Boiler Settings:

Boiler Type = Modulating Firing Rate or Modulating Target Temperature
Boilers 1 and 2: Boiler Group = Condensing
Boilers 3 and 4: Boiler Group = Non-condensing

Essential System Settings:

Condensing Group Sequencing = Sequential or Parallel
Condensing Group Rotation = On
Variable Primary Flow = Boiler Pumps

Legend

A1 = DHW Tank Aquastat
B1, B2 = Condensing Boiler 1 and 2
B3, B4 = Non-condensing Boiler 3 and 4
BP1…BP4 = Boiler Pumps 1 to 4
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
S4 = DHW Sensor 082
T1…T4 = Thermostats
P1 = System Pump
P2 = DHW Pump
P3 = Setpoint Load Pump
V1 = Zone Valves
ZVC = Zone Valve Control 304V Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-3 Electrical

Legend
A1 = Zone Valve Control DHW Terminals
A2 = Zone Valve Control Boiler XX Terminals
A3 = Setpoint Load Call
B1, B2 = Modulating Boiler 1 and 2 Enable
B3, B4 = On-Off Boiler 3 and 4 Enable
BP1…BP4 = Boiler Pumps 1 to 4
C1 = Boiler Modbus Communication
E1 = Ethernet (Optional)
M1, M2 = Boiler Modulation Signal 1 and 2
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
tN4 = Zone Valve Control tN4 and C
P1 = System Pump
P2 = DHW Pump Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-4 Mechanical

Description

Eight modulating condensing boilers are operated to provide central heating using outdoor reset, domestic hot water tank and setpoint load heating. The domestic hot water tank is located on the system loop.

Features:

• Central heating using outdoor air reset reduces the energy consumption up to 30% compared to fixed setpoint temperatures.
• PID staging automatically adjusts the number of boilers fired to match the load.
• Sequential or Parallel boiler sequencing.
• Sequencing of up to 8 boilers using Smart Boiler Expansion 294EXP (up to 16 boilers possible using three 294EXP).
• Equal run time rotation automatically balances the run time of the boilers.
• Boiler modbus communication to read lockout or hold error codes on boilers.
• Programmable schedule to reduce energy consumption during unoccupied time periods.
• Warm weather shut down.
• Pressure monitoring with low and high pressure alert.
• Remote access from the Internet through the Watts OnSite web or mobile applications.

Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgment of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Legend

A1 = Setpoint Load Call
B1…B8 = Modulating Boilers 1 to 8
BP1…BP8 = Boiler Pumps 1 to 8
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
S4 = DHW Sensor 078
P1 = System Pump
P2 = DHW Pump
P3 = Setpoint Load Pump
V1 = Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-4 Electrical

Legend
B5…B8 = Boiler On-Off Enable 5 to 8
BP5…BP48 = Boiler Pumps 5 to 8
M5…M8 = Boiler Modulation Signal 5 to 8

NOTICE: Set 294EXP DIP switches 1 and 2 to Off to operate boilers 5 through 8.

Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-4 Electrical

Legend

A1 = Setpoint Load Call
B1…B4 = Boiler On-Off Enable 1 to 4
BP1…BP4 = Boiler Pumps 1 to 4
C1 = Boiler Modbus Communication
E1 = Ethernet (Optional)
J1 = Field Jumper
M1…M4 = Boiler Modulation Signal 1 to 4
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
S4 = DHW Sensor 078
P1 = System Pump
P2 = DHW Pump
P3 = Setpoint Load Pump Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-5 Mechanical

Description
Four modulating condensing boilers are piped using variable primary flow to a central heating system. The system pump uses its logic to maintain a constant pressure through the system and a minimum flow rate through the boilers. A domestic hot water tank is heated by an on-off pump piped in parallel to the system pump.

Features :

• Central heating using outdoor air reset reduces the energy consumption up to 30% compared to fixed setpoint temperatures.
• PID staging automatically adjusts the number of boilers fired to match the load.
• Sequential or Parallel boiler sequencing.
• Variable primary flow using boiler isolation valves allows the system pump to operate at lower speeds resulting in lower electrical usage. The isolation valves must be of the spring return, normally open / fail open type.
• Equal run time rotation automatically balances the run time of the boilers.
• Boiler modbus communication to read lockout or hold error codes on boilers.
• Programmable schedule to reduce energy consumption during unoccupied time periods.
• Warm weather shut down.
• Pressure monitoring with low and high pressure alert.
• Remote access from the Internet through the Watts OnSite web or mobile applications.

Essential Boiler Settings:

Boiler Type = Modulating Firing Rate or Modulating
Target Temperature
Boiler Group = Condensing

Essential System Settings:
Condensing Group Sequencing = Sequential or Parallel
Condensing Group Rotation = On
Variable Primary Flow = Isolation Valves

Legend

B1…4 = Condensing Boilers 1 to 4
BV1…BV4 = Boiler Isolation Valves 1 to 4
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
S4 = DHW Sensor 078
P1 = Variable Speed System Pump
P2 = DHW Pump
V1 = Zone Valves
Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-5 Electrical

Legend

B1…4 = Boiler On-Off Enable 1 to 4
BV1…BV4 = Boiler Isolation Valves 1 to 4
C1 = Boiler Modbus Communication (Optional)
E1 = Ethernet (Optional)
J1 = Field Jumper
M1…M4 = Boiler Modulation Signal 1 to 4
S1 = Outdoor Sensor 070
S2 = Boiler Supply Sensor 082
S3 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
S4 = DHW Sensor 078
P1 = Variable Speed System Pump
P2 = DHW Pump NOTE: Boiler isolation valves must be spring return normally open. This permits boiler flow in the event of a loss of power.

Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-6 Mechanical

Description
Four water heaters are operated to provide volume domestic hot water heating. A domestic hot water recirculation pump operates on a programmable schedule.

Features :

• Proportional staging with adjustable boiler and interstage differentials and time delays provide rapid response to domestic hot water heating loads.
• Equal run time rotation automatically balances the run time of the water heaters.
• Programmable schedule to reduces energy consumption during unoccupied time periods.
• Remote access from the Internet through the Watts OnSite web or mobile applications.

Legend

S1 = DHW Tank Sensor 078
S2 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
P1…P4 = Water Heater Pumps
P5 = DHW Recirculation Pump

Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Application A 294-6 Electrical

Legend
B1…B4 = Water Heater On-Off Enable 1 to 4
E1 = Ethernet (Optional)
M1…M4 = Water Heater Modulating Signal 1 to 4
S1 = DHW Tank Sensor 078
S2 = Pressure Sensor 088 (Optional)
P1…P4 = Water Heater Pumps
P5 = DHW Recirculation Pump Concept Drawing: This is only a concept drawing, not an engineered drawing. It is not intended to describe a complete system, nor any particular system. It is up to the system designer to determine the necessary components for and configuration of the particular system being designed, including additional equipment, isolation relays (for loads greater than the control’s specified output ratings), and any safety devices which in the judgement of the designer are appropriate, in order to properly size, configure and design that system and to ensure compliance with building and safety code requirements.

Specifications

The following are the recommended specifications for the Smart Boiler Control 294

• The control shall be capable of sequencing up to four single-stage, two two-stage, one three-stage, one four-stage or four modulating boilers.

• The control shall be capable of operating modulating boilers using an analog 0 – 10 V(dc) or 4 – 10 mA signal.

• The control shall operate modulating boilers using an analog signal to change the boiler firing rate or the boiler
  target temperature.

• The control shall be capable of operating combinations of condensing and non-condensing boilers.

• The control shall be capable of adjusting the boiler plant target to provide indirect domestic hot water heating with priority.

• The control shall have the ability to calculate the boiler plant target temperature based on outdoor temperature reset.

• The control shall have the ability to set the boiler plant target temperature using an adjustable setpoint.

• The control shall have the ability to set the boiler plant target temperature as directed by a BAS, BMS or EMS.

• The control shall have adjustable warm weather shut down applied to outdoor temperature reset operation.

• The control shall be able to operate one primary pump and one domestic hot water pump during a domestic hot water call.

• The control shall have the option to measure fluid pressure.

• The control shall have an option to rotate the boilers based on the accumulated running hours.

• The control shall display the run time of the boilers.

• The control shall use proportional, integral and derivative (PID) logic when modulating or staging the boilers.

• The control shall have the option to modulate the boilers sequentially or in parallel.

• The control shall have an adjustable minimum supply water temperature setting to help prevent condensation of flue gases and subsequent corrosion and blockage of the boiler’s heat exchanger and chimney.

• The control shall have the option of an automatic differential calculation in order to prevent short cycling of the boilers.

• The control shall have the option to have all of the boilers operate a pump or an isolation valve.

• The control shall have adjustable post purge settings that allow the primary and boiler pumps/valves to run for a set period after the boiler has been shut off.

• The control shall have the option for fixed lead and fixed last boiler rotation.

• The control shall have the option to operate a combustion air damper output.

• The control shall have an adjustable minimum inter-stage delay that can be set manually or calculated by the control.

• The control shall have the option of accepting a 0 – 10 V (dc) or 2 – 10 V (dc) input signal from an energy management system with an adjustable offset.

• The control shall have an optional passcode to prevent unauthorized access to the home screen and setting menus.

• The control shall have manual override options to test boiler and pump operation, suspend boiler plant operation, operate pumps for purging and operate the system with a maximum heat output.

• The control shall have the ability to display the current outdoor, boiler supply, domestic hot water temperatures.

• The control shall continually monitor the temperature and pressure sensors and provide an error message upon a control or sensor failure.

• During extended periods of inactivity, all pumps shall be periodically exercised to prevent seizure during long idle periods.

• The control shall include a setback schedule to provide energy savings during unoccupied time periods.

• The control shall have the option to operate as a tN4 system control with a tN4 boiler bus.

• The control shall display the current percent modulation of each boiler, or the number of stages fired.

• The control shall have the option to connect to the Internet using Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

• The control shall have the ability to automatically set the time and date from the Internet.

• The control shall have the ability to retrieve the local outdoor air temperature through the Internet.

• The control shall have the ability to be remotely monitored and adjust settings through a web and/or mobile application.

All specifications are subject to change without notice
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