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.
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.
Do not attempt to service the thermostat. There are no user serviceable parts inside the thermostat. Attempting to do so voids warranty.
Tools Required
Materials Required
18 AWG LVT Solid Wire (Low Voltage Connections)
Installation Location
Consider the following:
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.
Warning: 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.
The WiFi Thermostat 561 operates a radiant floor heating system. The thermostat uses the built-in air temperature sensor.
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The WiFi Thermostat 561 operates a radiant floor heating system based upon the floor temperature sensor. The built-in air sensor is disabled.
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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.
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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.
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Heating 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.
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.
After 60 seconds of inactivity, the thermostat home screen displays only the time and the temperature.
Use the Away setting to save energy when the building is unoccupied.
The away setting is shared to:
| Display | |||
| 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. |
0 to 24 (daily) 0 to 744 (monthly) |
0 hours | |
| 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. | N/A | N/A | |
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.
| 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 |
Notice 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.
Notice Before using the WiFi features of this product, you must accept the Terms of Use, as 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.
This product requires WiFi WPA security. WEP is not supported. The thermostat includes a step by step tutorial to setup the WiFi connection.
Setup
Setup – Toolbox
| 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 |
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 |
Setup – Sensors
| 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 |
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 |
Setup – Relays
| Setting | Range | Default |
| RADIANT FLOOR HEATING Select if the first stage W1 heats a radiant floor. | No, Yes | No |
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.
Add Thermostat to App
Using the App
When an error occurs an email notification will be sent to the registered tekmar Connect mobile or web app account owner.
| Description |
| MEMORY ERROR The thermostat memory settings are corrupted. To clear, load the factory defaults in the Toolbox menu. The thermostat will not operate any heating equipment while this error message is present. |
| INTERNAL ROOM SENSOR FAULT Due to an open or short circuit, the thermostat is unable to read the internal room temperature sensor. If sensor 1 or 2 is set to room the thermostat continues to operate, otherwise operation stops. The error cannot be field repaired. Contact your tekmar sales representative for warranty or repair procedures. |
| SENSOR 1 FAULT Due to an open or short circuit, the thermostat is unable to read the sensor wired to S1 and Com. The thermostat stops normal operation if sensor 1 is the only active room or floor sensor or if a floor maximum temperature has been set. Check the auxiliary sensor wire for short circuits according to the sensor installation manual. It may be necessary to replace the auxiliary sensor. Once the error has been corrected, the error message automatically clears. |
| SENSOR 2 FAULT Due to an open or short circuit, the thermostat is unable to read the sensor wired to S2 and Com. The thermostat stops normal operation if sensor 2 is the only active room or floor sensor or if a floor maximum temperature has been set. Check the auxiliary sensor wire for short circuits according to the sensor installation manual. It may be necessary to replace the auxiliary sensor. Once the error has been corrected, the error message automatically clears. |
| ROOM HOT WARNING The room temperature is above the Room Hot Warning setting in the Alerts menu. The warning will automatically clear once the room temperature falls below the setting. |
| ROOM COLD WARNING The room temperature is below the Room Hot Warning setting in the Alerts menu. The warning will automatically clear once the room temperature falls below the setting. |
| WiFi Thermostat 561 One Stage Heat | |
| Literature | 561_C, 561_D, 561_J, 561_U |
| Control | Microprocessor control. This is not a safety (limit) control. |
| Packaged weight | 0.6 lb. (270 g) |
| Dimensions | 4-5/8″ H x 3″ W x 15/16″ D (118 x 76 x 24 mm) |
| Enclosure | White PVC plastic, NEMA Type 1 |
| Approvals | Meets Class B: ICES & FCC Part 15 |
| Ambient conditions | Indoor use only, 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C), RH ≤90% non-condensing |
| Power supply | 15 to 30 V (ac/dc), 2 VA standby, Class 2 |
| Relays | 30 V (ac/dc), 2 A, Class 2 circuits |
| Sensor | NTC thermistor, 10 kΩ @ 77°F (25°C ±0.2°C) ß=3892 |
| – Included | None |
| – Optional | tekmar type # 070, 072, 073, 076, 077, 079, 084 |
| Communications | WiFi 802.11n, 2.4 GHz, WPA2 encryption |
| Mobile app | Apple iOS, Android |
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tekmar 561_D WiFi Thermostat Installational Manual
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