Tekmar 284 Use and care manual

Boiler Control 284
284_B
08/14
Replaces: 09/13
BAS Integration Manual
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Multi-Staging
Introduction
The Boiler Control 284 can communicate with a Building Automation System (BAS) using either BACnet®IP or Modbus®.
This manual provides information about boiler plant & system parameters that can be accessed by building automation or
management systems that use BACnet®IP or Modbus®communication. The 284 can be configured to provide monitoring
access or read / write access with optional target temperature control from the connected BAS.
BACnet®IP Modbus®
Table of Contents
284 Configuration .........................................................2
Lock / Unlock Switch................................................2
Application Mode Setting .........................................2
BAS Type Setting .....................................................2
BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance
Statement (PICS) .........................................................3
BACnet®Connection.....................................................3
BACnet®Settings in the 284 BAS Menu.......................4
BACnet®Analog Parameters ........................................ 6
BACnet®Binary Parameters ......................................... 7
Modbus®Specification..................................................8
Modbus®Settings in the 284 BAS Menu ......................9
Modbus®Parameters.................................................. 10
Modbus®Troubleshooting........................................... 11
Error Codes ................................................................ 12

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284 Configuration
Ensure the 284 has the correct Application Mode & BAS Type settings before connecting to the BAS. To view menu
selections in the 284, press & hold the Home button for 3 seconds.
BAS Type Setting
Select the type of BAS connection in the BAS Menu of the 284.
284 BAS Type BAS Operation
BACnet®IP The 284 communicates with the BAS using the BACnet®Internet Protocol (IP) protocol.
Modbus®The 284 communicates with the BAS using the Modbus®protocol.
Lock / Unlock Switch
The 284 has an ‘Advanced’ access level that allows full access to all settings. To change from
the Installer or User access to the Advanced access level, the switch to the left side of the
display on the front of the control must first be set to the unlock position. The access level can be
changed in the toolbox menu.
View Menu
(default display) Press & hold Navigate available
menus
Setup
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Monitor
Monitor 1
Monitor 2
Monitor 3
Monitor 4
Schedule
Time
BAS
Toolbox
Enter
selected
menu
Change
item
setting
Navigate
available
items
Press
once Press twice
Application Mode Setting
The Application Mode of the 284 determines what options are available to the BAS.
284 Application Mode BAS Operation
RSET
Outdoor Temperature Reset
BAS Monitor Mode (BAS Monitor Setting set to ON)
Remote monitoring & adjustment of select settings of the 284.
Refer to the BACnet
®
& Modbus
®
Parameter Tables in this brochure for a listing of
available read / write parameters.
SETP
Setpoint
DDHW
Dedicated Domestic Hot Water
EMS
Energy Management System
BAS
Building Automation System
BAS Temperature Mode
Provides Setpoint Temperature and Setpoint Call commands to the 284.
Provides Primary Pump(s) and DHW Pump request commands to the 284.
Remote monitoring & adjustment of select settings of the 284.
Refer to the BACnet
®
& Modbus
®
Parameter Tables in this brochure for a listing of
available read / write parameters.

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Vendor Name: tekmar Control Systems Ltd.
Vendor ID: 585
Product Name: Boiler Control 284
Product Model Number: 284
Application Software Version: J1220x Firmware Revision: TBD BACnet Protocol Revision: 10
Product Description:
The 284 is a control that operates up to four boilers to provide heating for multiple loads. The control uses Proportional
Integral Derivative (PID) logic to accurately maintain target temperature and offers advanced features including
communication capability with a Building Automation System (BAS).
Supported BIBBs (Annex K) Name
DS-RP-B Data Sharing-ReadProperty-B
DS-RPM-B Data Sharing-ReadPropertyMultiple-B
DS-WP-B Data Sharing-WriteProperty-B
DM-DDB-B Device Management-Dynamic Device Binding-B
DM-DOB-B Device Management-Dynamic Object Binding-B
DM-DCC-B Device Management-Device Communication Control-B
*DeviceCommunicationControl password is tekmar.
Data Link Layer Supported
BACnet®IP (Annex J) Yes
Character Set Supported
ANSI X3.4 Yes
Device Address Binding Supported
Static Device Address Binding No
BACnet Standardized Device Profile (Annex L)
BACnet®Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
Standard Object Types Supported Creatable Deletable
Analog Input No No
Analog Value No No
Binary Input No No
Binary Output No No
Binary Value No No
Segmentation Capability Supported Window Size
Able to transmit segmented messages No
Able to receive segmented messages No
Network Security Options
Non-secure Device
BACnet®Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS)
BACnet®Connection
RJ45
Boiler
Control 284
BACnet®
Network
Switch
Use a top or back knock-out to bring a CAT-5E or CAT-6 wire into
the wiring chamber. Connect the 284 to the BACnet®network switch
using the RJ45 port on the top edge of the control board.
Cable length must not exceed 150 ft. (45.7 m) for CAT-5E or
300 ft. (91.4 m) for CAT-6.
If the cable was manually made, check continuity across each
of the wires.
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Item Field Range Description
OFF or ON
Default: OFF
Access: ADV
BAS MONITOR
Selects whether or not BAS monitoring is available.
Note: This item is only available when APP MODE is set to either RSET, SETP,
DDHW or EMS.
BACn, MODB
Default: BACn
Access: ADV
BAS TYPE
Selects the communication protocol used with the BAS network. Modbus®
communicates over RS485 and BACnet®is over IP.
0 to 4, 0 to 99, 0 to
99, 0 to 99
Default: 0, 0, 0, 0
Access: ADV
BACNET DEVICE ID
Sets the unique address within the BACnet®network. The address is set using four
number sets displayed in the source output fields. Touch the ‘Next Item’ button to
view and adjust each number set.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn.
0x1 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0xBAC0
(47808)
Access: ADV
BACNET PORT
Sets the User Datagram Port (UDP) port on the BACnet®network.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn.
OFF or ON
Default: ON
Access: ADV
BACNET DHCP
Selects whether or not the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is used
to automatically assign the IP address on the BACnet®network. If ON is selected,
the address is displayed in the source output fields.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn.
0 to 255, 0 to 255, 0
to 255, 1 to 254
Default:
192,168,0,200
Access: ADV
BACNET IP ADDRESS
Sets the IP address on the BACnet®network. The address is set using four
number sets displayed in the source output fields. Touch the ‘Next Item’ button to
view and adjust each number set.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn and BACn DHCP
is set to OFF.
0 to 255, 0 to 255, 0
to 255, 1 to 254
Default: 192,168,0,1
Access: ADV
BACNET GATEWAY
Sets the Gateway address on the BACnet®network. The address is set using four
number sets displayed in the source output fields. Touch the ‘Next Item’ button to
view and adjust each number set.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn and BACn DHCP
is set to OFF.
0 to 255, 0 to 255, 0
to 255, 0 to 255
Default:
255,255,255,0
Access: ADV
BACNET SUBNET
Sets the subnet address on the BACnet®network. The address is set using four
number sets displayed in the source output fields. Touch the ‘Next Item’ button to
view and adjust each number set.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn and BACn DHCP
is set to OFF.
OFF, 30 to 65535
Default: OFF
Access: ADV
BACNET BBMD TIME
Sets the Bacnet
®
Broadcast Management Device (BBMD) time-to-live used
for foreign device registration.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn.
BACnet®Settings in the 284 BAS Menu

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Item Field Range Description
0 to 255, 0 to 255, 0
to 255, 0 to 255
Default:
127,127,127,127
Access: Adv
BACNET BBMD IP
Sets the BBMD IP address on the BACnet®network. The address is set using four
number sets displayed in the source output fields. Touch the ‘Next Item’ button to
view and adjust each number set.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn and BBMD TIME
is not set to OFF.
0x1 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0xBAC0
(47808)
Access: Adv
BACNET BBMD PORT
Sets the BBMD UDP port on the BACnet®network.
Note: This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to BACn and BBMD TIME
is not set to OFF.
BACnet®Settings in the 284 BAS Menu

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Object
ID Name Description Data Type Read / Write Units Range / Value
Analog Input Objects
0 Boil TARG Boiler Target Temperature AI R °F (64) -22 to 266°F
1 Boil MIN Minimum Boiler Target Temperature AI R °F (64) 60 to 180°F
2 Boil MAX Maximum Boiler Target Temperature AI R °F (64) 90 to 225°F
3 Boil SUP Boiler Supply Temperature AI R °F (64) -22 to 266°F
4 Boil RET Boiler Return Temperature AI R °F (64) -22 to 266°F
5 OUTDOOR Outdoor Air Temperature AI R °F (64) -76 to 149°F
6 DHW DHW Tank Temperature AI R °F (64) -22 to 266°F
7 VENT Vent Temperature AI R °F (64) -22 to 266°F
8 Boil INLET Boiler Inlet Temperature AI R °F (64) -40 to 500°F
9 FLOW RATE Flow Rate AI R GPM (89) 0 to 65535 gpm
10 ENERGY Energy Usage AI R Therms (21) 0 to 65535 Therms
11 PRESSURE System Pressure AI R PSI (56) 0 to 65535 psi
12 PRIM P1 RT Primary Pump 1 Running Time AI R Hours (71) 0 to 65535 Hours
13 PRIM P2 RT Primary Pump 2 Running Time AI R Hours (71) 0 to 65535 Hours
14 DHW P RT DHW Pump Running Time AI R Hours (71) 0 to 65535 Hours
15 ERROR Current Error AI R N/A (95) See Error List
16, 22,
28, 34 Boil (n) TYPE Boiler (n) Type AI R N/A (95) 0 = MOD, 1 = 1STG,
2 = 2STG, 3 = EMS
17, 23,
29, 35 Boil (n) OUT Boiler (n) Outlet Temperature AI R °F (64) -22 to 266°F
18, 24,
30, 36 Boil (n) MOD Boiler (n) Modulating Output AI R % (98) 0 to 100%
19, 25,
31, 37 BURNER (n) Boiler (n) Running Time AI R Hours (71) 0 to 65535 Hours
20, 26,
32, 38 CYCLES (n) Boiler (n) Cycles AI R N/A (95) 0 to 65535
21, 27,
33, 39 PUMP (n) RT Boiler (n) Pump Running Time AI R Hours (71) 0 to 65535 Hours
Analog Value Objects
0SETPOINT BAS Setpoint Temperature AV R/W °F (64) 60 to 225°F
1ROOM Occ Room Occupied Temperature AV R/W °F (64) 35 to 100°F
2ROOM UnOcc Room UnOccupied Temperature AV R/W °F (64) 35 to 100°F
3OUT DSGN Outdoor Design Temperature AV R/W °F (64) -60 to 45°F
4TERMINAL Terminal Unit Type AV R/W N/A (95)
0 = HRF1, 1 = HRF2,
2 = CONV, 3 = COIL,
4 = RAD, 5 = BASE
5OUTDOOR BAS Outdoor Air Temperature AV R/W °F (64)
-85 to 149°F
(-85°F = invalid temp. / no
BAS sensor)
BACnet®Analog Parameters
Analog Input Object = AI Analog Value Object = AV Read = R Read / Write = R / W
(n) represents the specific Boiler number, including 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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Object ID Name Description Data Type Read / Write Units Range / Value
Binary Input Objects
0 PRIM P1 Primary Pump 1 Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
1 PRIM P2 Primary Pump 2 Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
2 DHW PUMP DHW Pump Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
3 SETBACK Setback Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
4 AUX RLY Auxiliary Relay Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
5 ALERT RLY Alert Relay Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
6 HEAT CALL Heat Call Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
7 DHW CALL DHW Call Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
8 SETP CALL Setpoint Call Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
9 FLOW PROOF Flow Proof Call Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
10 CA PROOF C.A. Proof Call Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
11, 13,
15, 17 CONDENSE (n) Boiler (n) Condensing BI R N/A 0 = No, 1 = Yes
12, 14,
16, 18 B(n) PUMP Boiler (n) Pump Status BI R N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
Binary Output Objects
0DHW PUMP BAS DHW Pump Request BO R/W N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
Binary Value Objects
0BAS SETP CALL BAS Setpoint Call BV R/W N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
1BAS PRIM PMP REQ BAS Primary Pump Request BV R/W N/A 0 = Off, 1 = On
2, 3,
4, 5 ENABLE B(n) Enable / Disable Boiler (n) BV R/W N/A 0 = Enable,
1 = Disable
Refer to the 284_D Installation & Operational Manual for additional information.
Troubleshooting
If there is no communication, check the following:
Check the ethernet cable. Cable length must not exceed 150 ft. (45.7 m) for CAT-5E or 300 ft. (91.4 m) for CAT-6.
If the cable was manually made, check continuity across each of the wires.
If there is intermittent communication, check the following:
Check the ethernet cable. Cable length must not exceed 150 ft. (45.7 m) for CAT-5E or 300 ft. (91.4 m) for CAT-6.
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BACnet®Binary Parameters
Binary Input Object = BI Binary Output Object = BO Binary Value Object = BV Read = R Write = W
(n) represents the specific Boiler number, including 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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Communication Protocol Modbus®over RS485
Physical Layer RS485 two-wire plus signal ground
Baud Rate 2400, 9600, 19200, 57600, 115000 (default: 19200 bps)
Recommended Cable 18 AWG shielded, twisted pair (STP)
Transmission Mode RTU or ASCII (default: RTU)
Maximum Cable Length 11500 bps: 580 ft (177 m)
57600 bps: 1,158 ft (353 m)
19200, 9600, 2400 bps: 3,280 ft (1,000 m)
3,280 ft (1,000 m) for all baud rates if 120 Ohm terminating resistors used
Start Bit 1 bit
Data Length 8 bits for RTU mode
7 bits for ASCII mode
Parity None (2 stop bits)
Even (1 stop bit)
Odd (1 stop bit)
(default: Even)
Addressing 1 to 247
(default: 1)
Modbus®Specification
Modbus®Connection
BAG
Master
284
40 41 42
Gnd
+–
RS 485
BA
(+) (-)
Use a top or back knock-out to bring a shielded twisted pair wire from the nearest
Modbus
®
RS485 connection point into the wiring chamber. Wire the A, B & G
conductors from the Modbus®point to the 284 A, B & Gnd terminals.
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Item Field Range Description
OFF or ON
Default: OFF
Access: ADV
BAS MONITOR
Selects whether or not BAS monitoring is available.
This item is only available when APP MODE is set to either RSET, SETP, DDHW
or EMS.
NONE, BACn, MODB
Default: BACn
Access: ADV
BAS TYPE
Selects the communication protocol used with the BAS network. Modbus®
communicates over RS485 and BACnet®is over IP.
1 to 247
Default: 1
Access: ADV
MODBUS ADDRESS
Sets the unique address within the Modbus®network.
This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to MODB.
RTU or ASCI
Default: RTU
Access: ADV
MODBUS DATA
Selects whether the Modbus®data communication type is RTU or ASCII (ASCI).
This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to MODB.
2400, 9600, 19K2,
57K6, 115K
Default: 19K2
Access: ADV
MODBUS BAUD RATE
Selects the communication speed. In order to ensure reliable communications, the
baud rate on the control must be same as the Modbus®network.
This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to MODB.
NONE, EVEN, ODD
Default: EVEN
Access: ADV
MODBUS PARITY
Selects the parity used for the Modbus®communication.
This item is only available when BAS TYPE is set to MODB.
Modbus®Settings in the 284 BAS Menu

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Register Parameter Name Read /Write Units Type Format Range
System Status Registers
1 Boiler Target Temperature R °F Input S16 -22 to 266°F
2 Boiler Minimum R °F Input S16 60 to 180°F
3 Boiler Maximum R °F Input S16 90 to 225°F
4 Boiler Supply Temperature R °F Input S16 -22 to 266°F
5 Boiler Return Temperature R °F Input S16 -22 to 266°F
6 Outdoor Air Temperature R °F Input S16 -76 to 149°F
7 DHW Temperature R °F Input S16 -22 to 266°F
8 Vent Temperature R °F Input S16 -40 to 500°F
9 Boiler Inlet Temperature R °F Input S16 -22 to 266°F
10 Flow R 10*GPM Input U16 0 to 65535 gpm
11 Energy R Therms Input U16 0 to 65535 Therms
12 System Pressure R 10*PSI Input U16 0 to 65535 psi
13 Primary Pump 1 Relay Status R Enum Input U16 0=Off, 1=On
14 Primary Pump 2 Relay Status R Enum Input U16 0=Off, 1=On
15 DHW Pump Relay Status R Enum Input U16 0=Off, 1=On
16 Primary Pump 1 Runtime R Hours Input U16 0 to 65535 Hours
17 Primary Pump 2 Runtime R Hours Input U16 0 to 65535 Hours
18 DHW Pump Runtime R Hours Input U16 0 to 65535 Hours
19 Setback Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Occ, 1 = UnOcc
20 Auxiliary Relay Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
21 Alert Relay Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
22 Heat Call Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
23 DHW Call Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
24 Setpoint Call Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
25 Flow Proof Call Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
26 C.A. Proof Call Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
27 Error Code R Enum Input U16 See Error Code List
System Parameter Registers
1 Setpoint Call Request R/W Enum Holding U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
2 Setpoint Target Request R/W °F Holding U16 60 to 225°F
3 Primary Pump Request R/W Enum Holding U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
4 IDHW Pump Request R/W Enum Holding U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
5 Room Occupied R/W °F Holding S16 35 to 100°F
6 Room UnOccupied R/W °F Holding S16 35 to 100°F
7 Outdoor Design Temperature R/W °F Holding S16 -60 to 45°F
8 Terminal Unit Type R/W Enum Holding U16
0 = HRF1, 1 = HRF2,
2 = CONV, 3 = COIL,
4 = RAD, 5 = BASE
9 Outdoor Temperature R/W °F Holding S16
-85 to 149°F
(-85°F = invalid
temp. / no BAS
sensor)
Modbus®Parameters
Read = R Read / Write = R / W
(n) represents the specific Boiler number, including 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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Register Parameter Name Read /Write Units Type Format Range
Boiler Status Registers
10,11,12,13 Boiler (n) Enable/Disable R/W Enum Holding U16 0 = Enable, 1 = Disable
28,36,44,52 Boiler (n) Type R Enum Input U16 0 = MOD, 1 = 1STG,
2 = 2STG, 3 = EMS
29,37,45,53 Boiler (n) Condensing R Enum Input U16 0 = No, 1 = Yes
30,38,46,54 Boiler (n) Outlet
Temperature R °F Input S16 -22 to 266°F
31,39,47,55 Boiler (n) Modulation Rate R % Input U16 0 to 100%
32,40,48,56 Boiler (n) Runtime R Hours Input U16 0 to 65535 Hours
33,41,49,57 Boiler (n) Cycles R Num Input U16 0 to 65535
34,42,50,58 Boiler (n) Pump Status R Enum Input U16 0 = Off, 1 = On
35,43,51,59 Boiler (n) Pump Runtime R Hours Input U16 0 to 65535
Product Information
60 Product Model R Num Input U16 284
61 Firmware Revision R Num Input U16 SVN revision
62 Application Version R Num Input U16 J number letter
(A=1, B=2,...)
Modbus®Parameters
Modbus®Troubleshooting
If there is no communication, check the following:
Check that the polarity on the Modbus
®
A & B terminals
is correct.
Check that Modbus
®
GND terminal is securely
connected.
Check that the Baud Rate on both devices are the
same.
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If the communication is intermittent, check the
following:
Check that the communication cable is of the twisted
pair type.
Reliable communication depends on the cable length &
Baud rate used. Long cable length may require a lower
Baud Rate.
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Read = R Read / Write = R / W
(n) represents the specific Boiler number, including 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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Code Description
0No Error
1EEPROM Error
2Boiler Supply Sensor Error
3Boiler Return Sensor Error
4DHW Sensor Error
5Outdoor Sensor Error
6Vent Sensor Error
7Boiler 1 Outlet Sensor Error
8Boiler 2 Outlet Sensor Error
9Boiler 3 Outlet Sensor Error
10 Boiler 4 Outlet Sensor Error
11 Boiler 1 Maximum Outlet Temperature Warning
12 Boiler 2 Maximum Outlet Temperature Warning
13 Boiler 3 Maximum Outlet Temperature Warning
14 Boiler 4 Maximum Outlet Temperature Warning
15 Boiler Inlet Sensor
Code Description
16 Flow Proof Error
17 C.A. Proof Error
18 Vent Maximum Temperature Warning
19 No Heat Warning
20 tN4 Duplicate Master
21 tN4 Schedule Master
22 tN4 Schedule Member
23 tN4 Device Lost (Bus b)
24 tN4 Device Lost (Bus 1)
25 tN4 Device Lost (Bus 2)
26 tN4 Device Lost (Bus 3)
27 tN4 Device Error (Bus b)
28 tN4 Device Error (Bus 1)
29 tN4 Device Error (Bus 2)
30 tN4 Device Error (Bus 3)
Error Codes