Compare tekmar Snow Melting Controls

Choose a level of snow melting control to match your project needs.

From residential driveways and walkways to emergency entrances and multi-zone campuses, tekmar controls operate the system safely and efficiently through better temperature control.

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System Requirements

654

670

671

680

Heat Source

Electric (E), Hydronic (H), Steam (S)

E/H/S

E/H/S

E/H/S

E/H/S

On / Off Boilers

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Modulating Boilers

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Number of Stages

One or two on/off boiler stages

1

2

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1

Mixing Operation

Protect non-condensing boilers by controlling return water temperature

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Floating Action Output

Control for floating motor

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Analog 4-20 mA or 0 - 10 V (dc)

Options for control of valve actuators or VFD pump

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Variable Speed Output

Precise mixing injection using a standard wet-rotor circulator

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BACnet® Modbus Communication

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Features and Benefits

654

670

671

680

Automatic Snow/Ice Detection

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Slab Outdoor Reset

Vary the slab core temperature as the outdoor temperature changes

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Slab Protection

Control heat delivery to the slab to prevent cracking

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tekmarNet® Communication

Network communication allows for greater functionality

User Switch 480 enable/disable

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Gateway 482 or 486 enable/disable

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tekmarNet® System Control communication

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Remote Enable

Remotely start melting through a contact closure signal

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Compatible with Snow / Ice Sensor 090 or 094

Supports the installation of the inslab, automatic Snow / Ice Sensor 090 or 094

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Tandem Snow / Ice Detection

Two Snow / Ice Sensor 090s or 094s in a single zone for added accuracy and redundancy

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Compatible with Snow Sensor 095

Supports the installation of the aerial retrofit Snow Sensor 095

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Melting Setpoint

Control the melting surface temperature for efficient system operation

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Idling Setpoint

Maintain a warm slab surface for faster response time

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Storm or Temporary Idle

Timed slab pre-heat for anticipated snow fall

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Warm Weather Shut Down

Avoid snow melt operation in warmer weather for energy savings

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Cold Weather Cut Out

Avoid snow melt operation in extremely cold weather for energy savings

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Programmable Schedule

Scheduled snow melt operation for commercial applications

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Mobile App Remote Access

Operate the snow melting system using the Watts Home app from your mobile phone

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Auto Storm

Automatically pre-heats the slab in anticipation of a storm based on internet weather data

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Snow Melt Zoning With Priority

Supports zoning and the prioritization of zones

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Number of Snow Melting Zones

The maximum number of coordinated snow melt zones in a system

12**

12**

1**

1**

Snow Melt Zone Tracking

Automatic operation for multiple zones with a single Snow / Ice Sensor 090/094

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EconoMelt

Follow mechanical snow removal with a shortened melt cycle (Requires the Snow / Ice Sensor 090 or 094)

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Manual Start with Timer

A manual enable with a timed disable can result in large energy savings

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