- Application Brochure A 156

Difference Setpoint Control 156 06/10

Application A 156-1
System Description: The tekmar Difference Setpoint Control 156 operates the pump P1 whenever the temperature
difference between the collector and the storage tank is greater than the ΔT Setpoint. The control turns off the pump
if the temperature of the storage tank exceeds a maximum setting or if the temperature at the collector drops below a
minimum setting.

Mechanical
P1 = On/Off Pump
S1 = Source Sensor 085 156
S2 = Storage Sensor 071 Class II
Transformer
120 V (ac)
24 V (ac)

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S2

Electrical 156
P1 = On/Off Pump No Power
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
S1 = Source Sensor 085 Power Relay
C- R+ Com Src Stor
S2 = Storage Sensor 071

S1

S2

P1

Class II
Transformer
C
24 V (ac)
R
L
115 V (ac)
N

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.

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 Application A 156-2
System Description: The tekmar Difference Setpoint Control 156 operates the pump P1 whenever the temperature
difference between the wood stove (source) and the storage tank is greater than the ΔT Setpoint. The control turns off
the pump if the temperature of the storage tank exceeds a maximum setting or if the temperature at the source drops
below a minimum setting.

Mechanical
P1 = On/Off Pump
S1 = Source Sensor 085
S2 = Storage Sensor 071
156
Class II
Transformer
120 V (ac)
24 V (ac)

S1
P1
S2

Electrical
P1 = On/Off Pump
S1 = Source Sensor 085 156
S2 = Storage Sensor 071 No Power
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Power Relay
C- R+ Com Src Stor

S1

S2

P1

Class II
Transformer
C
24 V (ac)
R
L
115 V (ac)
N

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.

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Application A 156-3
System Description: The tekmar Difference Setpoint Control 156 operates the pump P1 whenever the temperature
difference between the collector and the storage tank is greater than the ΔT Setpoint. The control turns off the pump
if the temperature of the storage tank exceeds a maximum setting or if the temperature at the collector drops below a
minimum setting. When P1 turns off, the fluid in the collectors is drained back into the drainback tank. P1 must be sized
appropriately to overcome the system head at startup.

Mechanical
P1 = On/Off Pump
S1 = Source Sensor 085
S2 = Storage Sensor 071
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Indoor

Vent
Drainback
Water Level
Operational
Water Level
Drainback
Tank

S2

P1

Electrical
P1 = On/Off Pump
S1 = Source Sensor 085 156
S2 = Storage Sensor 071 No Power
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Power Relay
C- R+ Com Src Stor

S1

S2

P1

Class II
Transformer
C
24 V (ac)
R
L
115 V (ac)
N

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.

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 Application A 156-4
System Description: The tekmar Difference Setpoint Control 156 operates the pump P1 whenever the temperature
difference between the collector and the pool is greater than the ΔT Setpoint. The control turns off the pump if the
temperature of the pool exceeds a maximum setting or if the temperature at the collector drops below a minimum setting.
The pool recirculation pump (P2) will operate continuously, or be operated by another control.

Mechanical
P1 = On/Off Pump
P2 = Pool Recirculation Pump
S1 = Source Sensor 085 156
S2 = Pool Sensor 071
Class II
Transformer
120 V (ac)
24 V (ac)

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S2
P1 P2

Electrical
P1 = On/Off Pump 156
No Power
S1 = Source Sensor 085 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
S2 = Pool Sensor 071 Power
C- R+
Relay
Com Src Stor

S1

S2

P1

Class II
Transformer
C
24 V (ac)
R
L
115 V (ac)
N

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.

tekmar Control Systems Ltd., Canada

tekmar Control Systems, Inc., U.S.A.
Head Office: 5100 Silver Star Road
Vernon, B.C. Canada V1B 3K4
(250) 545-7749 Fax. (250) 545-0650
Web Site: www.tekmarcontrols.com
Product design, software and literature are Copyright © 2010 by: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
tekmar Control Systems Ltd. and tekmar Control Systems, Inc.
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