Submittal C 257

DHW Control 257 01/11

Setpoint Replaces: New
Job ___________________________ Designer_ ______________________ Contact_ _______________________

The DHW Control 257 is designed to operate multiple boilers for volume water heating. It can be used in hotels, apartments, and
laundromats to control multiple boilers and provide quick recovery for domestic hot water. This control regulates a single hot water
temperature through DHW control. It is capable of controlling up to 2 on/off boilers using a sensor to maintain a tank setpoint
temperature.

Front View Side View Cover Off

Meets Class B:
Canadian ICES
FCC Part 15
Power: 24 V ±10% 50/60 Hz 3 VA
Relays: 240 V (ac) 10 A 1/3 hp 6/8” Meets Class B: Power: 24 V ±10% 50/60 Hz 3 VA
Canadian ICES Relays: 240 V (ac) 10 A 1/3 hp
Made in Canada
tektra 906-11
(18 mm) FCC Part 15
Made in Canada
tektra 906-11
H3014B

H3014B
Stage Mode Delay DHW Differential
Target DHW Stage Mode Delay DHW Differential
Target DHW

4–3/4”
(120 mm) Item Item
Item
Date Code

Date Code
DHW Control 257
Rotate

Two Stage DHW Control 257

Rotate
No Power Two Stage
1 2 3 4 Signal wiring 5 6 7 8 No Power
On
Power Heat 1 must be rated Heat 2 Com DHW Signal wiring
Off C R at least 300V Sen Sen On  2 3 4 must be rated
5 6 7 8
Power Heat  Heat 2 Com DHW
Off C R at least 300V Sen Sen

6/8”
(18 mm)
2–7/8” 1–3/8”
(74 mm) 7/8” (37 mm)
(22 mm)

Specifications------------------------------------------------------ Features---------------------------
• Boiler Rotation
DHW Control 257 Two Stage • Cumulative boiler run time hours
Literature D257, A257, D001, D070 • Proportional or PID staging
Control Microprocessor control. This is not a safety (limit) control • 2 Stage control
Packaged weight 0.8 lb. (360 g)
Dimensions 4-3/4” H x 2-7/8” W x 7/8” D (120 x 74 x 22 mm)
Enclosure White PVC plastic, NEMA 1 rated
Approvals CSA C US, meets class B: ICES & FCC Part 15
Indoor use only, -20 to 120°F (-30 to 50°C), RH ≤90% Non-
Ambient conditions
condensing
Power supply 24 V (ac) ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3 VA
Relay 240 V (ac) 10 A max, 1/3 hp
Sensors NTC thermistor, 10 kΩ @ 77°F (25°C ±0.2°C) ß=3892
–Included Universal Sensor 082
–Optional tekmar type #: 078
Warranty Limited 3 Year (See D257 for full warranty)

Special requirements
N/A

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 Sample Application Drawing
Below is a sample application drawing for this product. This application may include other tekmar products that are required
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Sample Mechanical diagram

257

120 V (ac)

S1

B1 B2

Sample Electrical diagram

Legend: Meets Class B: Power: 24 V ±10% 50/60 Hz 3 VA
Canadian ICES Relays: 240 V (ac) 10 A 1/3 hp
S1 = Storage tank sensor FCC Part 15
B1 = Boiler 1 Made in Canada
B2 = Boiler 2 tektra 906-11

H3014B

Stage Mode Delay DHW Differential

Target DHW

Item
Date Code

DHW Control 257

Rotate

Two Stage
No Power
1 2 3 4 Signal wiring 5 6 7 8
On
Power Heat 1 must be rated Heat 2 Com DHW
Off C R at least 300V Sen Sen

S1

tekmar 009
Transformer

L C B1 B2
120 V (ac)
N R

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 © 2011 by: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
tekmar Control Systems Ltd. and tekmar Control Systems, Inc.
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