Watts Tekmar WiFi Thermostat 561 User manual

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WiFi Thermostat 561
Installation & Operation Manual
Features
• Mobile app for iOS and Android
• Supports optional floor sensor
• Automatic software updates
• Outdoor temperature
• Local weather
• Email error and warning notifications
• Time clock updated from Internet
• 7 day programmable schedule
• Away energy savings mode
• Early start
• Energy monitoring
• English/Français/Español languages
• 3.5" color touchscreen
• Selectable background colors
The WiFi Thermostat 561 provides precise temperature control of a one-stage heating
system. When connected to the Internet, the mobile app and website allows you to
control the thermostat remotely. The thermostat and mobile app include an away
feature that overrides the schedule to lower the temperature and increase energy
savings. The thermostat is designed to support radiant floor heating and optional
floor sensors can be installed to enhance comfort and protect floor coverings.
Introduction

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Table of Contents
Installation ..............................................................................................................4
Preparation ........................................................................................................4
Removing The Thermostat Base.......................................................................5
Mounting The Thermostat..................................................................................5
Application 561-1................................................................................................6
Application 561-2 ...............................................................................................7
Application 561-3 ...............................................................................................8
Application 561-4 ...............................................................................................9
Sequence of Operation.........................................................................................10
Heating Operation............................................................................................10
User Interface....................................................................................................... 11
Home Screen ................................................................................................... 11
User Settings ........................................................................................................ 12
Away ................................................................................................................12
Schedule ..........................................................................................................12
Display .............................................................................................................13
Time ................................................................................................................. 14
WiFi..................................................................................................................15
Installer Settings ................................................................................................... 16
Setup................................................................................................................16
Setup - Toolbox................................................................................................16
Setup - Temp ................................................................................................... 17
Setup - Sensors ...............................................................................................18
Setup - Alerts ...................................................................................................18
Setup - Relays .................................................................................................19
tekmar Connect Web and Mobile App.............................................................20
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................22
Error Messages ...............................................................................................22
Technical Data .................................................................................................23
Limited Warranty and Product Return Procedure ...........................................24

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It is your responsibility to ensure that this thermostat is safely installed according to all
applicable codes and standards. tekmar is not responsible for damages resulting from
improper installation and/or maintenance.
Important Safety Information
This is a safety-alert symbol. The safety alert symbol is shown alone
or used with a signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION), a
pictorial and/or a safety message to identify hazards.
When you see this symbol alone or with a signal word on your
equipment or in this Manual, be alert to the potential for death or
serious personal injury.
This pictorial alerts you to electricity, electrocution, and shock hazards.
This symbol identifies hazards which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
This symbol identifies hazards which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
This symbol identifies practices, actions, or failure to act which could
result in property damage or damage to the equipment.
Read Manual and all product labels BEFORE using the
equipment. Do not use unless you know the safe and proper
operation of this equipment. Keep this Manual available
for easy access by all users. Replacement Manuals are
available at tekmarControls.com
• It is the installer's responsibility to ensure that this thermostat is safely installed ac-
cording to all applicable codes and standards.
•
Improper installation and operation of this thermostat could result in damage to the
equipment and possibly even personal injury or death.
•
This thermostat is not intended for use as a primary limit control. Other controls that
are intended and certified as safety limits must be placed into the control circuit.
Do not attempt to service the thermostat. There are no user serviceable parts inside
the thermostat. Attempting to do so voids warranty.

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Preparation
• tekmar or jeweler screwdriver
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Wire stripper
• Drill (for wall anchor)
• 3/16" drill bit (for wall anchor)
Tools Required ------------------------------------------------------
Materials Required --------------------------------------------------
• 18 AWG LVT Solid Wire (Low Voltage Connections)
Installation
Installation Location -------------------------------------------------
Consider the following:
• Interior Wall.
• Keep dry. Avoid potential leakage onto the control.
• Relative Humidity less than 90%. Non-condensing environment.
• No exposure to extreme temperatures beyond 32-122°F (0-50°C).
• No draft, direct sun, or other cause for inaccurate temperature readings.
• Away from equipment, appliances, or other sources of electrical interference.
• Easy access for wiring, viewing, and adjusting the display screen.
• Approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) off the finished floor.
• The maximum length of wire is 500 feet (150 m).
• Strip wire to 3/8" (10 mm) for all terminal connections.
• Use standard 8 conductor, 18 AWG wire.

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Mounting The Thermostat
To prevent the risk of personal injury and/or death, make sure power is
not applied to the thermostat until it is fully installed and ready for final
testing. All work must be done with power to the circuit being worked
on turned off.
Please be aware local codes may require this thermostat to be installed
or connected by an electrician.
Removing The Thermostat Base
Thermostat
Front
Thermostat
Base
Stud
Switch
Box
3 1/4"
(83 mm)
While holding the base section in one hand, pull
the lower half of the display front towards you to
pivot it away from the base.
Wall
Stud
Thermostat
Front
Thermostat
Base

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Legend
B1 = Boiler
BP = Boiler Pump
PS = System Pump
T1 = WiFi Thermostat 561
V1 = Zone Valve
ZVC1 = Zone Valve Control 304V or 306V
B1
BP
PS
V1
T1
ZVC1
ZVC1
Application 561-1
Mechanical ----------------------------------------------------------
Electrical -----------------------------------------------------------
The WiFi Thermostat 561 operates a radiant floor heating system. The thermostat uses
the built-in air temperature sensor.
WiFi Thermostat 561
C
R
RH1
W1
AWAY
S1
S2
SEN
COM
Zone Valve Control or
Switching Relay
C
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Legend
B1 = Boiler
BP = Boiler Pump
PS = System Pump
T1 = WiFi Thermostat 561
S1 = Floor Sensor 079
V1 = Zone Valve
ZVC1 = Zone Valve Control 304V or 306V
ZVC1
B1
BP
PS
V1
S1
T1
ZVC1
Application 561-2
Mechanical ----------------------------------------------------------
Electrical -----------------------------------------------------------
The WiFi Thermostat 561 operates a radiant floor heating system based upon the floor
temperature sensor. The built-in air sensor is disabled.
WiFi Thermostat 561
C
R
RH1
W1
AWAY
S1
S2
SEN
COM
Zone Valve Control or
Switching Relay
C
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AWAY
W

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Application 561-3
Mechanical ----------------------------------------------------------
Electrical -----------------------------------------------------------
The WiFi Thermostat 561 operates a radiant floor heating system. The thermostat
uses both air and floor temperature sensors. The air temperature sensor can be either
built-in and/or external.
B1
BP
PS
V1
S1
S2
T1
ZVC1
Legend
ZVC1
WiFi Thermostat 561
C
R
RH1
W1
AWAY
S1
S2
SEN
COM
Zone Valve Control or
Switching Relay
C
R
AWAY
W
B1 = Boiler
BP = Boiler Pump
PS = System Pump
T1 = WiFi Thermostat 561
S1 = Floor Sensor 079
S2 = Optional Indoor Sensor 084
V1 = Zone Valve
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Application 561-4
Mechanical ----------------------------------------------------------
Electrical -----------------------------------------------------------
The WiFi Thermostat 561 operates a baseboard/radiator using an air temperature
sensor. The air temperature sensor can be either built-in and/or external.
B1
BP
PS
V1
S1
T1
ZVC1
ZVC1
WiFi Thermostat 561
C
R
RH1
W1
AWAY
S1
S2
SEN
COM
Zone Valve Control or
Switching Relay
C
R
AWAY
W
Legend
B1 = Boiler
BP = Boiler Pump
PS = System Pump
T1 = WiFi Thermostat 561
S1 = Optional Indoor Sensor 084
V1 = Zone Valve
ZVC1 = Zone Valve Control 304V or 306V

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Heating Operation
Sequence of Operation
The Heat On symbol is shown on the display when the thermostat is heating. Heating
for freeze protection is provided whenever the air or floor temperature falls below 40 ° F
(4.5 ° C), regardless of operating mode.
Regular Heating -----------------------------------------------------
W1 relay is on when the air temperature falls 1.5°F (1°C) below the Heat To setting.
When the temperature reaches the Heat To setting, the relay turns off. The W2 relay
turns on based on settings selected in the Setup menu. W2 turns off when the air
temperature is 0.5°F (0.25°C) below the Heat To setting.
Radiant Floor Heating ------------------------------------------------
When Radiant Floor Heating is selected in the setup menu, the W1 relay operates
using Pulse Width Modulation. This improves comfort for radiant systems with high
mass floors.
• 100% on time at Heat To setting -1.5
° F
• 50% on time at Heat To setting
• 0% on time at Heat To setting + 1.5
° F
Floor Sensor for Radiant Floor Heating -------------------------------
If a floor sensor is connected, floor minimum and maximum settings are available.
For a combination of air and floor temperature control, leave the internal air sensor on
in the setup menu. A floor minimum can be used to prevent a fast drop in temperature
caused by receding solar exposure. This operation is recommended for areas heated
by afternoon sun through large windows. When the sun sets, it can take a long time
for the floors to get warm again. This may cause the room to cool off too much in the
early evening. A floor minimum setting can help with this condition by maintaining a
floor minimum temperature. Keep in mind the floor minimum temperature will override
the air temperature, and if set too high, may overheat the room.
A floor maximum is recommended for rooms with hardwood floors. Setting floor minimum
and maximum temperatures is a way of enhancing the comfort of the living space while
protecting floor coverings.
Warm Weather Shut Down (WWSD) -----------------------------------
The heating system can automatically shut off based upon the outdoor temperature
and the WWSD setting. This provides a convenient way to shut off radiant floor heating.

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Home Screen
User Interface
Current time
Current temperature
Equipment operation
(Heat On)
Change operating mode
Touch or to
adjust temperature
Hold overrides the
programmed schedule
until the time shown
'Save to schedule' applies
the new temperature to the
current schedule event.
Go to settings
Swipe to view:
• Weather
• Outdoor temperature
• Floor temperature
• Heat To setting
Go to schedule
After 60 seconds of inactivity, the thermostat home screen displays only the time and
the temperature.
Save Cancel
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Away
Schedule
User Settings
Heating temperature
Go to the next group
of program days.
Current group of
program days.
Early Start anticipates the
time required to heat a room
and starts early.
Set to On to follow the
schedule. Set to Off to use
the same temperature all
of the time.
Creates a new schedule.
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Use the Away setting to save energy when the building is unoccupied.
The away setting is shared to:
• All WiFi Thermostats in a mobile app "Location"
• WiFi Thermostat 562 shares the away signal to Thermostats 518 & 519 connected
to tekmar Switching Relays 304P & 306P or Zone Valve Controls 304V & 306P
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Schedule
Display
Info
Set heating temperature
Select skip if you don't want
a temperature change.
Set schedule start time
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Setting Range Default
TEMPERATURE UNITS
Select °F or °C. °F or °C °F
ENERGY USE
View the number of
hours the heating
system has operated
either daily or monthly.
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BRIGHTNESS ACTIVE
Select the brightness when touching the screen.
30 to 100% 100%
BRIGHTNESS INACTIVE
Select the brightness when not in use.
Off, 30 to 100% 50%
BACKGROUND
Select the background color.
White, Blue,
Black, Latte,
Espresso
Blue
LANGUAGE
Select the language.
English,
Español,
Français
English
SCREEN CLEAN
Locks screen for 10 seconds to allow cleaning.
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Time
Setting Range Default
TIME FORMAT
Select the time format. 12 or 24 hour 12 hour
TIME SOURCE
If Internet is available, the time source can
be either automatically or manually set.
Automatic, Manual Auto
TIME ZONE
Select the local time zone.
Hawaii, Alaska, Pacific,
Mountain, Central, Eastern,
Atlantic, Newfoundland
Eastern
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Select the brightness when not in use.
Off, On On
When connected to the Internet, the time can be set
automatically.
The time and date can be manually set by highlighting
a field and then using the or buttons.
Choose from the time options listed below.
Incorrectly setting the time and date manually may prevent the thermostat from
communicating to the mobile app. Automatic time source is recommended when using
an Internet connection.
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WiFi
The thermostat includes a step by step tutorial to setup the WiFi connection.
Step 1
Agree to Terms of
Use
Step 2
Turn on WiFi
Step 3
Enter wireless network
name.
Step 4
Enter WiFi password.
Step 6
Select if the time is set
automatically from the
Internet or manually.
Step 5
Enter ZIP or postal code.
This determines your
location for weather
information.
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amended from time to time and available at tekmarConnect.com/terms. If you do not
accept these terms, this product can still be used without WiFi features.
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Setup
Setup - Toolbox
The Setup menu contains five sub-menus that determine
how the thermostat operates.
The Access Level setting in the Toolbox menu
determines how many settings are available to the user.
Press back to return to
the main Settings menu.
Setting Range Default
ERROR
Displays any error messages. N/A N/A
ACCESS LEVEL
Select between user and installer access levels. User
access level restricts access in the Setup Menu.
User,
Installer Installer
STATUS
The current status of warm weather shut down, cold
weather shut down and each of the relays.
WWSD,
W1
N/A
SOFTWARE VERSION
Display the software version.
J1249A N/A
LOAD DEFAULTS
All settings are returned to factory defaults.
Yes,
No No
CALIBRATE TOUCHSCREEN
Recalibrate the screen after loading factory defaults.
N/A N/A
Installer Settings
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Setup - Temp
Setting Range Default
Screen Page 1
FLOOR MIN - WAKE
Select the floor temperature while in the wake
schedule. Applies when there is both a floor and an air
sensor.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off
FLOOR MIN - LEAVE
Select the floor temperature while in the leave
schedule. Applies when there is both a floor and an air
sensor.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off
FLOOR MIN - RETURN
Select the floor temperature while in the return
schedule. Applies when there is both a floor and an air
sensor.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off
FLOOR MIN - SLEEP
Select the floor temperature while in the sleep
schedule. Applies when there is both a floor and an air
sensor.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off
FLOOR MIN - AWAY
Select the floor temperature while in away.
Applies when there is both a floor and an air sensor.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off
FLOOR MAX
Select the maximum floor temperature. This protects
the floor covering from over heating. Applies when
there is a floor sensor.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off
Screen Page 2
HEAT TO AWAY
Select the heating temperature when away.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C
62°F
(16.5°C)
HEAT TO MIN LIMIT
Select the minimum heating temperature limit.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off
HEAT TO MAX LIMIT
Select the maximum heating temperature limit.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off
WARM WEATHER SHUT DOWN
Select the outdoor temperature at which the heating is shut off.
Off, 40 to 95°F
Off, 4.5 to 35.0°C Off

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Setup - Sensors
Setup - Alerts
Setting Range Default
ROOM HOT WARNING
Sends an email notification if the room exceeds this
temperature.
Off, 40 to 100°F
Off, 4.5 to 38.0°C Off
ROOM COLD WARNING
Sends an email notification if the room falls below this
temperature.
Off, 40 to 100°F
Off, 4.5 to 38.0°C Off
Setting Range Default
SENSOR 1
Select the type of sensor connected to S1 and Com
wiring terminals.
Off,
Room,
Floor
Off
SENSOR 2
Select the type of sensor connected to S2 and Com
wiring terminals.
Off,
Room,
Floor,
Outdoor
Off
INTERNAL ROOM SENSOR
Select if the internal room temperature sensor is on or
off. Only available when Sensor 1 or 2 is set to read a
room or floor sensor.
Off,
On
On
ROOM OFFSET
Select if the internal room temperature sensor is on or
off. Only available when Sensor 1 or 2 is set to read a
room or floor sensor.
Off,
-5 to +5°F
-3.0 to 3.0°C
Off

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Setup - Relays
Setting Range Default
RADIANT FLOOR HEATING
Select if the first stage W1 heats a radiant floor.
No,
Yes No

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tekmar Connect Web and Mobile App
To view and adjust the WiFi Thermostat using a mobile phone or tablet, download the
tekmar Connect mobile app from the Apple®iTunes®Store or from the Google Play®Store.
Alternatively, go to tekmarConnect.com for web browser access.
Step 1
Create a new account. Then
login using your username and
password.
Step 2
Add a Device
Step 3
On the thermostat, go
to WiFi menu and press
Register Device.
Step 4
Enter the 8 digit number
from the thermostat into the
mobile app. Then enter the
thermostat's room name. The
app supports multiple site
locations. Enter the location
for the thermostat.
Step 5
Edit your account and save.
The thermostat is
now listed on the My
Devices page.
Add Thermostat to App ----------------------------------------------
Email
Password
SIGN IN
SIGN UP AND GET STARTED
Forgot Password
Terms and conditions
Don't have an account?
My Devices Account
ADD A DEVICE
You don't have any devices associated with this location.
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