Alternative Energy Brochure
Table Of Contents
- Alternative Energy with Maximum Efficiency
- The Perfect Match for Radiant Heating
- Leading the Way in Heat Pump Control
- Outdoor Temperature Reset
- Indoor Temperature Feedback
- Intelligent Switchover Between Heating & Cooling
- Backup Boiler Operation
- Heat Pump Applications
- Solar Thermal Applications
- Compare tekmar Alternative Energy Controls
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Outdoor Temperature Reset
In order to provide comfortable indoor temperatures, the supply of heat to a building must be equal to the buildings
heat loss. The greatest factor affecting how much heat a building requires is the outdoor temperature. Even in a well
insulated building, heat loss increases as the outdoor temperature falls. Controls with Outdoor Temperature Reset
save energy by adjusting the supply water temperatures to compensate for changes in the outdoor temperature. As the
outdoor temperature rises, heating supply temperatures are lowered to match what the building actually requires.
Indoor Temperature Feedback
Indoor Temperature Feedback is made possible through communication with tekmarNet
®
Thermostats. When solar
or occupant caused heat gains are affecting a zone, the 406 can lower supply water temperatures below the target
calculated by Outdoor Temperature Reset, saving additional energy.
Intelligent Switchover Between Heating & Cooling
During the shoulder seasons it is common to have some zones calling for heat while others require cooling.
Communication with tekmarNet
®
thermostats enables the 406 to determine when the heat pump should switch
between heating & cooling modes. The 406 also reduces energy waste when switching from heating to cooling
mode through the lower tank temperatures calculated by Outdoor Temperature Reset.
Backup Boiler Operation
The House Control 406 can operate a backup heat source when conditions are not optimal for the heat pump or
when the temperature required is higher than the efficient operating range. With a 406, systems can be designed
with additional loads such as domestic hot water & high temperature zones. The storage tank is controlled to deliver
floor warming or cooling to the radiant zones.
Leading the Way in Heat Pump Control
Why choose tekmar for heat pump system control? It’s simple. The tN2 House Control 406 improves comfort,
efficiency & reliability in systems with a heat pump as a primary heat source. Energy saving features include: