CALEFFI iSolar Plus User manual

Manual
en-US/CA
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Mounting
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Application examples
Operation
Troubleshooting
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ISOLAR PLUS

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Safety advice:
Please read the following information carefully before
installing and operating the controller. In this way damage
to the solar system caused by wrong installation will be
avoided. Please make sure that the mounting is adapted to
the characteristics of the building, that the local regulations
are respected and is conform with the technical rules.
Description of symbols
Signal words describe the danger that may occur, when it
is not avoided.
Warning means that injury, possibly life-threatening injury,
can occur.
Attention means that damage to the appliance can occur.
Information about the product
Proper usage
The solar controller is designed for use in solar thermal
and heating systems in compliance with the technical data
specified in these instructions.
Improper use excludes all liability claims.
Note
Strong electromagnetic fields can impair the
function of the controller.
ÎMake sure the controller as well as the
system are not exposed to strong electro-
magnetic fields.
WARNING! Warnings are indicated with a
warning triangle!
They contain information on how
to avoid the danger described.
Note
Notes are indicated with an information
symbol.
Subject to technical change. Errors excepted.
Please pay attention to the following safety advice in order
to avoid danger and damage to people and property.
Instructions:
Attention should be paid to
•Valid national and local standards and regulations
•Respective valid standards and directives
Equipment to be installed and used in accordance with
the rules of the National Electrical Code (NEC) or with
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I.
These instructions are exclusively addressed to authorized
skilled personnel.
•Only qualified electricians should carry out installation
and maintenance work.
•Initial installation should be carried out by qualified per-
sonnel
ÎArrows indicate instruction steps that should be
carried out.
General
Contents
General ..................................................................... 2
Overview ................................................................... 3
1. Installation ........................................................... 4
1.1 Mounting ................................................................................4
1.2 Electrical connection ...........................................................4
1.3 Data communication/ Bus .................................................5
1.4 Terminal allocation in the different system layouts ....6
System layout 1 .....................................................................6
System layout 2 .....................................................................8
System-specific functions ................................................ 10
System layout 3 ...................................................................12
System-specific functions .................................................14
System layout 4 ...................................................................16
System layout 5 ...................................................................18
System layout 6 .................................................................. 20
System layout 7 .................................................................. 22
System layout 8 ...................................................................24
System-specific functions ................................................ 26
System layout 9 .................................................................. 28
System layout 10 ............................................................... 30
2. Operation and function ................................... 32
2.1 Push buttons....................................................................... 32
2.2 System monitoring display .............................................. 32
2.3 Flashing codes .....................................................................33
3. Commissioning ................................................. 34
4. Channel overview ............................................. 37
4.1 Display channels .................................................................37
4.2 Adjustment channels ........................................................ 39
5. Troubleshooting................................................ 47
5.1 Various ................................................................................. 48
6. Accessories ........................................................ 50
Impressum .............................................................. 52

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• System-monitoring-display
• Up to 4 Pt1000 temperature sensors
• 2 semiconductor relays for pump speed control
• 10 basic system layouts to choose from
• Energy metering
• VBus®
• Function control
• Thermostat function (time controlled)
• Control of the system by ServiceCenter
software possible
• User-friendly operation
• Housing with outstanding design
• HE pump control via adaptor
2.6"
66 mm
4.3"
110 mm
6.8"
172 mm
1.1"
28 mm
0.4" / 11 mm
1.9" / 47 mm
0.5" / 13 mm
6.1"
155 mm
Included with the iSOLAR PLUS:
1 × iSOLAR PLUS
1 × accessory bag
1 × spare fuse T4A
2 × screws and wall plugs
4 × strain relief and screws
1 × manual
Additionally enclosed in the full kit:
2 × sensor FKP6
2 × sensor FRP6
Technical data
Housing: plastic, PC-ABS and PMMA
Protection type: IP 20 / EN 60529
Ambient temp.:
32 ... 104 °F
[0 ... 40 °C]
Size:
6.8" × 4.3" × 1.9"
172 × 110 × 46 mm
Mounting: wall mounting, mounting
into patch-panels is possible
Display: System screen for system
visualization, 16-segment display, 7-seg-
ment display, 8 symbols for system
status and operating control lamp
Operation: by 3 push buttons at the
front of the housing
Functions: Differential temperature
controller with optional add-on system
functions. Func ti on con trol, operating
hours counter for solar pump, eva-
cuated tube collector function, pump
speed control, thermostat function,
drainback and booster option, and
energy metering.
Inputs:
for 4 Pt1000 temperature sensors
Outputs: 2 semiconductor relays
Bus: VBus®
Power supply:
100 ... 240 V~
Standby power consumption:
< 1 W
Switching capacities:
R1: 1 (1) A 100 ... 240 V~
(semiconductor relay)
R2: 1 (1) A 100 ... 240 V~
(semiconductor relay)
Overview

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display
push button
fuse 4A
cable conduits with strain
relief
cover
1.1 Mounting
The unit must only be installed
•in a dry interior location
•in a non-hazardous location
•away from electromagnetic fields
The controller must additionally be supplied from a double-
pole switch with contact gap of at least 0.12" [3 mm].
Route sensor cables and power supply cables separately.
ÎUnscrew the cross-head screw from the cover and
remove it along with the cover from the housing
ÎMark the upper fastening point on the wall and drill
ÎFasten the enclosed wall plug and screw leaving the
head protruding
ÎHang the housing from the upper fastening point and
mark the lower fastening point through the hole in the
terminal box (centers 5.1" [130 mm])
ÎDrill and insert the lower wall plug
ÎFasten the housing to the wall with lower fastening
screw and tighten
Î Complete wiring connections in accordance with termi-
nal allocations, see chap. 1.2 “Electrical connection”
ÎPlace the cover back onto the housing
ÎFasten the cover by means of the cross-head screw
1. Installation
VBus®
1 2
S1 S2 S3
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VBus
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1 (1) A (
1
100 ... 240) V~
(1) A (100 ... 240) V~
R1
R2
100 ... 240 V~
50-60 Hz
Temp. Sensor Pt1000
IP 20
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DeltaSol BS Plus V2
Made in Germany
1.2 Electrical connection
power supply terminals
fuse
load terminalssensor terminal ground terminal
Note:
The minimum pump speed must be set to 100 %
when auxiliary relays or valves are connected.
WARNING! Electric shock!
Opening the housing will expose
live parts!
ÎSwitch off power supply and discon-
nect the device from power supply
before opening the housing!
ATTENTION! ESD damage!
Electrostatic discharge can lead to da-
mage to electronic components!
ÎTake care to discharge properly
before touching the inside of the
device. To do so, touch a grounded
surface such as a radiator or tap!
104 mm
4.1“
130 mm
5.1“
upper fastening
lower fastening

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1.3 Data communication/ Bus The controller is equipped with a VBus® for data transfer
with and energy supply to external modules. The connec-
tion is carried out at the terminals marked “VBus” (either
polarity). One or more VBus® modules can be connected
via this data bus, such as
•GA3 large display, SD3 smart display
•DL2 datalogger
•VBus®/USB or VBus®/LAN interface adaptor
•VBus®/PWM interface adaptor
•AM1 alarm module
•WMZ calorimeter module
By means of a DL2 datalogger or an interface adaptor,
the controller can be connected to a PC or a computer
network. With the ServiceCenter Software (RSC) the
controller measurements can be read out, processed and
visualized. The software allows easy function control of the
system. For the remote parametrisation of the controller, a
special software tool will be available for download, soon.
1 2
S1 S2 S3
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VBus
9 10
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1 (1) A (
1
100 ... 240) V~
(1) A (100 ... 240) V~
R1
R2
100 ... 240 V~
50-60 Hz
Temp. Sensor Pt1000
IP 20
DE-45527 Hattingen
DeltaSol BS Plus V2
Made in Germany
VBus®
connection terminals
Connecting the device to the power supply must always be
the last step of the installation!
The power supply to the controller must be carried out via
an external power switch (last step!). The supply voltage
must be 100 ... 240 V~ (50 ... 60 Hz). Flexible cables must
be attached to the housing with the enclosed strain relief
and the corresponding screws.
The controller is equipped with two semiconductor re-
lays, to which loads such as pumps, valves etc. can be
connected:
•Relay 1
18 = conductor R1
17 = neutral conductor N
13 = ground conductor
•Relay 2
16 = conductor R2
15 = neutral conductor N
14 = ground conductor
The power supply is to be carried out at the terminals:
19 = neutral conductor N
20 = conductor L
12 = ground terminal
The temperature sensors (S1 up to S4) are to be
connected to the following terminals with either polarity:
1 / 2 = Sensor 1 (e.g. Sensor collector 1)
3 / 4 = Sensor 2 (e.g. Sensor tank 1)
5 / 6 = Sensor 3 (e.g. Sensor tank top)
7 / 8 = Sensor 4 (e.g. Sensor return)
All Pt1000 temperature sensors are equipped with a
platinum measuring element in their tip. The electrical
resistance of the measuring element changes in relation
to the temperature (see table in chap. 5).
The difference between FKP and FRP type sensors only
lies in the cable insulation material. The insulation material
of FKP type sensor cables resists a higher temperature, so
that FKP type sensors should be used as collector sensors.
FRP type sensors are best used as reference sensors in
tanks or pipes.
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1
100 ... 240) V~
(1) A (100 ... 240) V~
R1
R2
1 2
S1 S2 S3
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VBus
S1
S2
S4 / TR
System layout 1
The controller calculates the temperature difference
between collector sensor S1 and store sensor S2. If the
difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-
on temperature difference (DT O), the solar pump will be
operated by relay 1, and the store will be loaded until the
switch-off temperature difference (DT F) or the maximum
store temperature (S MX) is reached.
Sensors S3 and S4 can optionally be connected for mea-
R1
Arr 1
S3
1.4 Terminal allocation in the different system layouts
Display Channels
Channel Description Terminal Page
INIT x* ODB initialization active - 37
FLL x* ODB filling time active - 37
STAB x* ODB stabilization in progress - 37
COL x Temperature collector S1 37
TST x Temperature tank S2 37
S3 x Temperature sensor 3 S3 37
TSTT x* Temperatur tank at the top S3 37
S4 x Temperature sensor 4 S4 37
TR x* Temperature return sensor S4 37
n % x Pump speed R1 R1 38
hP x Operating hours R1 R1 38
hP1 x* Operating hours R1 (if OBST is activated) R1 38
hP2 x* Operating hours R2 (if OBST is activated) R2 38
kWh x* Heat quantity kWh - 38
MWh x* Heat quantity MWh - 38
TIME x Time - 34
surement purposes. S3 can optionally be used as reference
sensor for the store emergency shutdown option (OSEM).
If heat quantity measurement (OHQM) is activated, sensor
S4 has to be connected as return sensor.
If the drainback option (ODB) is activated, relay 2 can be
used to operate a booster pump by activating the booster
function (OBST).
S1
S3
S2
S4/TR
R1 R2
exemplary
Drainback system layout
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Legend:
Symbol Specification
x Channel is available
x* Channel is available if the corresponding option is activated.
s* System-specific channel, only available if the corresponding option is activated
Adjustment Channels
Channel Description Factory setting Page
Arr x System 1 39
DT O x Switch-on temperature difference 12.0 °Ra [6.0 K] 39
DT F x Switch-off temperature difference 8.0 °Ra [4.0 K] 39
DT S x Nominal temperature difference 20.0 °Ra [10.0 K] 39
RIS x Rise control R1 4 °Ra [2 K] 39
nMN x Minimum pump speed 30 % 39
S MX x Maximum tank temperature 140 °F [60 °C] 40
OSEM xOption tank emergency shutdown OFF 40
EM x Emergency temperature collector 270 °F [130 °C] 40
Emergency temperature collector if ODB is activated: 200 °F [95 °C] 40
OCC x Option collector cooling OFF 41
CMX x* Maximum collector temperature 230 °F [110 °C] 41
OSYC x Option system cooling OFF 41
DTCO x* Cooling switch-on temperature difference 40.0 °Ra [20.0 K] 41
DTCF x* Cooling switch-off temperature difference 30.0 °Ra [15.0 K] 41
OSTC x Option tank cooling OFF 42
OHOL x* Option holiday cooling OFF 42
THOL x* Holiday cooling temperature 110 °F [40 °C] 42
OCN x Option minimum limitation OFF 42
CMN x* Minimum collector temperature 50 °F [10 °C] 42
OCF x Option antifreeze OFF 42
CFR x* Antifreeze temperature 40.0 °F [4.0 °C] 42
O TC x Option tube collector OFF 44
TCST x* OTC starting time 07:00 44
TCEN x* OTC ending time 19:00 44
TCRU x* OTC runtime 30 s 44
TCIN x* OTC standstill interval 30 min 44
OHQM x Option energy metering OFF 44
FMAX x* Maximum flow 6.0 l 44
MEDT x* Antifreeze type 1 44
MED% x* Antifreeze concentration (only if MEDT = propylene or ethylene) 45 % 44
ODB x Drainback option OFF 45
tDTO x* ODB switch-on condition - time period 60 s 45
tFLL x* ODB filling time 5.0 min 45
tSTB x* ODB stabilization time 2.0 min 45
OBST s* Option booster function OFF 45
MAN1 x Manual operation R1 Auto 46
MAN2 x Manual operation R2 Auto 46
ADA1 xHE pump control OFF 46
LANG x Language En 46
UNIT x Temperature unit °C 46
RESE x Reset - back to factory defaults 46
W0050100 Version number

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VBus
S1
S3
S4
R1
R2
S2
System layout 2
The controller calculates the temperature difference bet-
ween collector sensor S1 and tank sensor S2. If the diffe-
rence is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference (DT O), the solar pump will be
operated by relay 1, and the tank will be loaded until the
switch-off temperature difference (DT F) or the maximum
tank temperature (S MX) is reached.
Arr 2
Tank 1
Tank 2
Display Channels
Channel Description Terminal Page
INIT x* ODB initialization active - 37
FLL x* ODB filling time active - 37
STAB x* ODB stabilization in progress - 37
COL x Temperature collector S1 37
TST1 x Temperature tank 1 bottom S2 37
TSTT x Temperature tank 1 at the top S3 37
TST2 x Temperature tank 2 bottom S4 37
n1 % x Pump speed R1 R1 38
n2 % x Pump speed R2 R2 38
h P1 x Operating hours R1 R1 38
h P2 x Operating hours R2 R2 38
TIME x Time - 34
Heat exchange from tank 1 to tank 2 will be operated by
relay 2, if the temperature difference between sensors S3
and S4 is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference (DT3O), until the adjusted minimum
(MN3O) and maximum (MX3O) temperature thresholds
of the respective tanks are reached. S3 can optionally be
used as reference sensor for the tank emergency shutdown
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Legend:
Adjustment Channels
Channel Description Factory setting Page
Arr x System 2 39
DT O x Switch-on temperature difference 12.0 °Ra [6.0 K] 39
DT F x Switch-off temperature difference 8.0 °Ra [4.0 K] 39
DT S x Nominal temperature difference 20.0 °Ra [10.0 K] 39
RIS x Rise control R1 4 °Ra [2 K] 39
n1MN x Minimum pump speed R1 30 % 39
S MX x Maximum tank temperature 140 °F [60 °C] 40
OSEM xOption tank emergency shutdown OFF 40
n2MN s Minimum pump speed R2 30 % 10
EM x Emergency temperature collector 270 °F [130 °C] 40
Emergency temperature collector if ODB is activated: 200 °F [95 °C] 40
OCC x Option collector cooling OFF 41
CMX x* Maximum collector temperature 230 °F [110 °C] 41
OSYC x Option system cooling OFF 41
DTCO x* Cooling switch-on temperature difference 40.0 °Ra [20.0 K] 41
DTCF x* Cooling switch-off temperature difference 30.0 °Ra [15.0 K] 41
OSTC x Option tank cooling OFF 42
OHOL x* Option holiday cooling OFF 42
THOL x* Holiday cooling temperature 110 °F [40 °C] 42
OCN x Option minimum limitation OFF 42
CMN x* Minimum collector temperature 50 °F [10 °C] 42
OCF x Option antifreeze OFF 42
CFR x* Antifreeze temperature 40.0 °F [4.0 °C] 42
O TC x Option tube collector OFF 44
TCST x* OTC starting time 07:00 44
TCEN x* OTC ending time 19:00 44
TCRU x* OTC runtime 30 s 44
TCIN x* OTC standstill interval 30 min 44
DT3O s Switch-on temperature difference 3 12.0 °Ra [6.0 K] 10
DT3F s Switch-off temperature difference 3 8.0 °Ra [4.0 K] 10
DT3S s Nominal temperature difference 3 20.0 °Ra [10.0 K] 10
RIS3 s Rise control R2 4 °Ra [2 K] 10
MX3O s Switch-on treshold for maximum temperature 140.0 °F [60.0 °C] 11
MX3F s Switch-off treshold for maximum temperature 136.0 °F [58.0 °C] 11
MN3O s Switch-on treshold for minimum temperature 40.0 °F [5.0 °C] 11
MN3F s Switch-off treshold for minimum temperature 50.0 °F [10.0 °C] 11
ODB x Drainback option OFF 45
tDTO x* ODB switch-on condition - time period 60 s 45
tFLL x* ODB filling time 5.0 min 45
tSTB x* ODB stabilization time 2.0 min 45
MAN1 x Manual operation R1 Auto 46
MAN2 x Manual operation R2 Auto 46
ADA1 xHE pump control OFF 46
ADA2 xHE pump control OFF 46
LANG x Language En 46
UNIT x Temperature unit °C 46
RESE x Reset - back to factory defaults 46
W0050100 Version number
Symbol Specification
x Channel is available
x* Channel is available if the corresponding option is activated.
s Channel is specifically available in this system layout

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∆T control for the heat exchange between 2 tanks
DT3O:
Switch-on temperature diff.
Adjustment range: 2.0 ... 40.0°Ra
[1.0 ... 20.0 K]
in steps of 1 °Ra [0.5 K]
Factory setting: 12.0°Ra
[6.0 K]
DT3F:
Switch-off temperature diff.
Adjustment range: 1.0 ... 39.0°Ra
[0.5 ... 19.5 K]
in steps of 1 °Ra [0.5 K]
Factory setting: 8.0°Ra
[4.0 K]
Reference sensors for this function are S3 and S4.
In system layout 2 the controller is equipped with an addi-
tional differential control for heat exchange between two
tanks. The basic differential function is adjusted using the
switch-on (DT3O) and switch-off (DT3F) temperature
differences.
When the temperature difference exceeds the switch-on
temperature difference, relay 2 switches on. If the tempe-
rature difference then falls below the adjusted switch-off
temperature difference, relay 2 switches off.
Note:
The switch-on temperature difference must be
at least 1 °Ra [0.5 K] higher than the switch-off
tempe rature difference.
DT3S:
Nominal temperature difference
Adjustment range: 3.0 ... 60.0 °Ra
[1.5 ... 30.0 K]
in steps of 1 °Ra [0.5 K]
Factory setting: 20.0 °Ra
[10.0 K]
RIS3:
Rise
Adjustment range:
2 ... 40 °Ra [1 ... 20 K]
in steps of 2 °Ra [1 K]
Factory setting: 4 °Ra [2 K]
Pump speed control
A relative minimum pump speed can be allocated to the
output R2 via the adjustment channel n2MN.
n2MN:
Pump speed control
Adjustment range:
30 ... 100
in steps of 5 %
Factory setting: 30
Note:
When loads which are not speed-controlled (e.g.
valves) are used, the value must be set to 100 % in
order to deactivate pump speed control.
Minimum pump speed
When the switch-on temperature difference is reached, the
pump is activated at full speed for 10 seconds. Then, the speed
is reduced to the minimum pump speed value (n2MN).
If the temperature difference reaches the adjusted nominal
temperature difference (DT3S), the pump speed increases by
one step (10 %). If the difference increases by the adjustable rise
value, the pump speed increases by 10 % respectively until the
maximum pump speed of 100 % is reached. The response of
the controller can be adapted via the parameter RIS3.
Note:
The nominal temperature difference must be
at least 1 °Ra [0.5 K] higher than the switch-on
tempe rature difference.
Note:
For pump speed control of the heat exchange
pump, the operation mode of relay 2 (MAN2)
must be set to Auto.
System-specific functions The following adjustments are used for the specific function
in system layout 2.

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Maximum temperature limitation
MX3O / MX3F:
Maximum temperature limitation
Adjustment range:
30.0 ... 200.0 °F
[0.0 ... 95.0 °C]
in steps of 1 °C [0.5 °F]
Factory setting:
MX3O: 140.0 °F [60.0 °C]
MX3F: 136.0 °F [58.0 °C]
Minimum temperature limitation
MN3O / MN3F:
Minimum temperature limitation
Adjustment range:
30.0 ... 190.0 °F
[0.0 ... 90.0 °C]
in steps of 1 °C [0.5 °F]
Factory setting (Arr = 2 only):
MN3O: 40.0 °F [5.0 °C]
MN3F: 50.0 °F [10.0 °C]
Minimum and maximum temperature limits can be set for
the heat exchange function.
The maximum temperature limitation uses sensor 4 as
reference sensor.
The maximum temperature limitation function provides
a maximum tem perature setting, usually to reduce scald
risk in a storage tank. If MX3O is exceeded, relay 2 is
switched off until the temperature at sensor 4 falls below
MX3F.
The minimum temperature limitation uses sensor 3 as
reference sensor.
The minimum temperature limitation function provides
a minimum tem perature setting for the heat source in
system layout 2. If the temperature at sensor 3 falls below
MN3O, relay 2 is switched off until the temperature at
sensor 3 exceeds MN3F.
Both switch-on and switch-off temperature differences
DT3O and DT3F are valid for the maximum and minimum
temperature limitation.

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VBus
910
R2
S1
S2
R1
S3
S4 / TR
System layout 3
The controller calculates the temperature difference bet-
ween collector sensor S1 and tank sensor S2. If the diffe-
rence is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference (DT O), the solar pump will be
operated by relay 1, and the tank will be loaded until the
switch-off temperature difference (DT F) or the maximum
tank temperature (S MX) is reached.
Sensor S3 is used for a thermostatic function, which ope-
rates relay 2 for afterheating or heat dump purposes, when
Arr 3
Display Channels
Channel Description Terminal Page
INIT x* ODB initialization active - 37
FLL x* ODB filling time active - 37
STAB x* ODB stabilization in progress - 37
COL x Temperature collector S1 37
TSTB x Temperature tank 1 bottom S2 37
TSTT x Temperature tank 1 at the top S3 37
TDIS s* Thermal disinfection temperature S3 37
S4 x Temperature sensor 4 S4 37
TR x* Temperature return sensor S4 37
n1 % x Pump speed R1 R1 38
h P1 x Operating hours R1 R1 38
h P2 x Operating hours R2 R2 38
kWh x* Heat quantity kWh - 38
MWh x* Heat quantity MWh - 38
CDIS s* Countdown of monitoring period - 38
SDIS s* Starting time display - 38
DDIS s* Heating period display - 38
TIME x Time - 34
the adjusted thermostat switch-on temperature (AH O) is
reached. This function can optionally be combined with up
to three adjustable time frames.
Sensor S3 can also be optionally used as a reference sen-
sor for the thermal disinfection function OTD or the tank
emergency shutdown option (OSEM).
Sensor S4 can optionally be connected for measurement
purposes. If heat quantity measurement (OHQM) is activa-
ted, sensor S4 has to be connected as return sensor.

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Adjustment Channels
Channel Description Factory setting Page
Arr x System 3 39
DT O x Switch-on temperature difference 12.0 °Ra [6.0 K] 39
DT F x Switch-off temperature difference 8.0 °Ra [4.0 K] 39
DT S x Nominal temperature difference 20.0 °Ra [10.0 K] 39
RIS x Rise control R1 4 °Ra [2 K] 39
n1MN x Minimum pump speed R1 30 % 39
S MX x Maximum tank temperature 140 °F [60 °C] 40
OSEM xOption tank emergency shutdown OFF 40
EM x Emergency temperature collector 270 °F [130 °C] 40
Emergency temperature collector if ODB is activated: 200 °F [95 °C] 40
OCC x Option collector cooling OFF 41
CMX x* Maximum collector temperature 230 °F [110 °C] 41
OSYC x Option system cooling OFF 41
DTCO x* Cooling switch-on temperature difference 40.0 °Ra [20.0 K] 41
DTCF x* Cooling switch-off temperature difference 30.0 °Ra [15.0 K] 41
OSTC x Option tank cooling OFF 42
OHOL x* Option holiday cooling OFF 42
THOL x* Holiday cooling temperature 110 °F [40 °C] 42
OCN x Option minimum limitation OFF 42
CMN x* Minimum collector temperature 50 °F [10 °C] 42
OCF x Option antifreeze OFF 42
CFR x* Antifreeze temperature 40.0 °F [4.0 °C] 42
O TC x Option tube collector OFF 44
TCST x* OTC starting time 07:00 44
TCEN x* OTC ending time 19:00 44
TCRU x* OTC runtime 30 s 44
TCIN x* OTC standstill interval 30 min 44
OHQM x Option energy metering OFF 44
FMAX x* Maximum flow 6.0 l 44
MEDT x* Antifreeze type 1 44
MED% x* Antifreeze concentration 45 % 44
AH O s Switch-on temp. for thermostat 1 110 °F [40 °C] 14
AH F s Switch-off temp. for thermostat 1 120 °F [45 °C] 14
t1 O s Switch-on time 1 thermostat 00:00 14
t1 F s Switch-off time 1 thermostat 00:00 14
t2 O s Switch-on time 2 thermostat 00:00 14
t2 F s Switch-off time 2 thermostat 00:00 14
t3 O s Switch-on time 3 thermostat 00:00 14
t3 F s Switch-off time 3 thermostat 00:00 14
ODB x Drainback option OFF 45
tDTO x* ODB switch-on condition - time period 60 s 45
tFLL x* ODB filling time 5.0 min 45
tSTB x* ODB stabilization time 2.0 min 45
OTD s Option thermal disinfection OFF 15
PDIS s* Monitoring period 01:00 15
DDIS s* Heating period 01:00 15
TDIS s* Disinfection temperature 140 °F [60 °C] 15
SDIS s* Starting time 00:00 15
MAN1 x Manual operation R1 Auto 46
MAN2 x Manual operation R2 Auto 46
ADA1 xHE pump control OFF 46
LANG x Language En 46
UNIT x Temperature unit °C 46
RESE x Reset - back to factory defaults 46
W0050100 Version number
Legend:
Symbol Specification
x Channel is available
x* Channel is available if the corresponding option is activated.
s Channel is specifically available in this system layout
s* System-specific channel, only available if the corresponding option is activated

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The thermostat function works independently from the
solar operation and can be used for using surplus energy
or for backup heating.
• AH O < AH F
thermostat function for backup heating
• AH O > AH F
thermostat function for using surplus energy
The symbol will be shown on the display if the second
relay output is activated.
Thermostat function
Backup heating
AH O:
Thermostat switch-on tem p.
Adjustment range:
30.0 ... 200.0 °F
[0.0 ... 95.0 °C]
in steps of 1.0 °F [0.5 °C]
Factory setting:
110.0°F [40.0 °C]
AH F:
Thermostat switch-off tem p.
Adjustment range:
30.0 ... 200.0 °F
[0.0 ... 95.0 °C]
in steps of 1.0 °F [0.5 °C]
Factory setting:
120.0 °F [45.0 °C]
t1 O, t2 O, t3 O:
Thermostat switch-on time
Adjustment range:
00:00 ... 23:45
Factory setting: 00:00
t1 F, t2 F, t3 F:
Thermostat switch-off time
Adjustment range:
00:00 ... 23:45
Factory setting: 00:00
In order to block the thermostat function for a certain
period, there are three time frames t1 ... t3. If the function
should be active between 6:00 and 9:00, set t1 O to 6:00
and t1 F to 9:00.
If all time frames are set to 00:00 o’clock, the thermostat
function is continuously activated (factory setting).
Use of surplus energy
Reference sensor for the thermostat function is S3!
System-specific functions The following functions are exclusively available in system
layout 3. The corresponding channels will not be available in
any other system layout.

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When a starting time for thermal disinfection with starting
delay is adjusted in SDIS, the thermal disinfection will be
delayed until that time, even after the CDIS has counted
down to 00:00. If CDIS ends, for example, at 12:00 o‘clock,
and SDIS has been set to 18:30, relay 2 will be operated
with a delay of 6.5 hours at 18:30 instead of 12:00.
During the waiting time, SDIS is displayed with the adjusted
starting time (flashing).
If, during the waiting time, the temperature at S3 exceeds
TDIS for the adjusted heating period DDIS, thermal
disinfection is considered complete and a new monitoring
period begins.
If the starting time is adjusted to 00:00 (factory setting), the
delay function is inactive.
Upon delivery, OTD is deactivated. The adjustment values
PDIS, TDIS, DDIS and SDIS are displayed after the
option has been activated. After the thermal disinfection
function has been completed, the values will be “hidden”
and the monitoring period will be displayed.
SDIS
Starting time
Adjustment range:
00:00 ... 24:00 (o‘clock)
in steps of: 00:01
Factory setting: 00:00
Thermal disinfection with starting delay
Option: Thermal disinfection of the upper DHW
zone (OTD)
TDIS
Disinfection temperature
Adjustment range:
30 ... 200 °F
[0 ... 95 °C]
in steps of 2 °F [2 °C]
Factory setting:
140 °F [60 °C]
DDIS
Heating period
Adjustment range:
00:00 ... 23:59 (hh:mm)
Factory setting: 01:00
For thermal disinfection, the temperature in the upper
DHW tank zone has to be monitored. This protection is
ensured when, during the monitoring period (PDIS), the
disinfection temperature (TDIS) is continuously exceeded
for the entire heating period (DDIS). S3 is used as the
reference sensor and displayed as TSTT.
PDIS:
Monitoring period
Adjustment range:
0 ... 30:0 ... 24 h (dd:hh)
Factory setting: 01:00
This function is used for protecting the upper tank zone
against Legionella by activating the backup heating.
Reference sensor for the thermal disinfection is S3!
ÎTo activate the function, select “On” in the OTD
channel.
OTD:
Thermal disinfection function
Adjustment range: ON / OFF
Factory setting: OFF
Due to the flexible control logic, the exact time of thermal
disinfection is not predictable. In order to set a fixed time
for the disinfection to be run, the starting delay SDIS must
be employed:
If OTD is activated, PDIS will start as soon as the tempe-
rature at S3 falls below TDIS. The display channel CDIS
appears, counting backwards the remaining time of PDIS.
If, during the monitoring period, the temperature at S3
exceeds TDIS continuously for the duration of DDIS,
thermal disinfection is considered complete and a new
monitoring period begins.
If CDIS counts down to 00:00, relay 2 will be operated in
order to use the backup heating for thermal disinfection.
CDIS will then be replaced with a display channel DDIS
showing the adjusted heating period. DDIS will start coun-
ting down the heating period as soon as TDIS is exceeded
at S3. As long as DDIS is active, the temperature at S3 will
be displayed as TDIS instead of TSTT.
If, during DDIS, the temperature at S3 exceeds TDIS by
more than 10 °Ra [5 K], relay 2 is switched off until the
temperature falls below TDIS + 4 °Ra [2 K].
If, during DDIS, the temperature at S3 falls below TDIS,
the heating period will restart. DDIS can only be com-
pleted when TDIS is exceeded without interruption.

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VBus
System layout 4
S2
R1
S3
R2
S1
The controller calculates the temperature differences
between collector sensor S1 and tank sensors S2 and S3. If
the differences are larger than or identical to the adjusted
switch-on temperature differences (DT1O / DT2O), the
solar pump will be operated by relay 1, and the respective
tank zone will be loaded until the switch-off temperature
differences (DT1F / DT2F) or the maximum tank tempera-
S4 / TR
Arr 4
Display Channels
Channel Description Terminal Page
COL x Temperature collector S1 37
TSTB x Temperature tank 1 bottom S2 37
TSTT x Temperature tank 1 at the top S3 37
S4 x Temperature sensor 4 S4 37
TR x* Temperature return sensor S4 37
n % x Pump speed relay R1 38
hP1 x Operating hours R1 R1 38
hP2 x Operating hours R2 R2 38
kWh x* Heat quantity kWh - 38
MWh x* Heat quantity MWh - 38
TIME x Time - 34
tures (S1MX / S2MX) are reached. The priority logic causes
priority loading of the upper zone of the tank, if possible.
The 3-way-valve will be operated by relay 2 then.
Sensor S4 can optionally be connected for measurement
purposes.
If energy metering (OHQM) is activated, sensor S4 has to
be connected as return sensor.

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Adjustment Channels
Channel Description Factory setting Page
Arr x System 4 39
nMN x Minimum pump speed 30 % 39
DT1O x Switch-on temperature difference 1 12.0 °Ra [6.0 K] 39
DT1F x Switch-off temperature difference 1 8.0 °Ra [4.0 K] 39
DT1S x Nominal temperature difference 1 20.0 °Ra [10.0 K] 39
RIS1 x Rise control R1 4 °Ra [2 K] 39
S1 MX x Maximum temperature tank 1 140 °F [60 °C] 40
DT2O x Switch-on temperature difference 2 12.0 °Ra [6.0 K] 39
DT2F x Switch-off temperature difference 2 8.0 °Ra [4.0 K] 39
DT2S x Nominal temperature difference 2 20.0 °Ra [10.0 K] 39
RIS2 x Rise control R2 4 °Ra [2 K] 39
S2MX x Maximum temperature tank 2 140 °F [60 °C] 40
EM x Emergency temperature collector 270 °F [130 °C] 40
OCC x Option collector cooling OFF 41
CMX x* Maximum collector temperature 230 °F [110 °C] 41
OSYC x Option system cooling OFF 41
DTCO x* Cooling switch-on temperature difference 40.0 °Ra [20.0 K] 41
DTCF x* Cooling switch-off temperature difference 30.0 °Ra [15.0 K] 41
OSTC x Option tank cooling OFF 42
OHOL x* Option holiday cooling OFF 42
THOL x* Holiday cooling temperature 110 °F [40 °C] 42
OCN x Option minimum limitation OFF 42
CMN x* Minimum collector temperature 50 °F [10 °C] 42
OCF x Option antifreeze OFF 42
CFR x* Antifreeze temperature 40.0 °F [4.0 °C] 42
PRIO x Priority 2 43
tLB x Break time 2 min 43
tRUN x Circulation runtime 15 min 43
O TC x Option tube collector OFF 44
TCST x* OTC starting time 07:00 44
TCEN x* OTC ending time 19:00 44
TCRU x* OTC runtime 30 s 44
TCIN x* OTC standstill interval 30 min 44
OHQM x Option energy metering OFF 44
FMAX x* Maximum flow 6.0 l 44
MEDT x* Antifreeze type 1 44
MED% x* Antifreeze concentration (only if MEDT = propylene or ethylene) 45 % 44
MAN1 x Manual operation R1 Auto 46
MAN2 x Manual operation R2 Auto 46
ADA1 xHE pump control OFF 46
LANG x Language En 46
UNIT x Temperature unit °C 46
RESE x Reset - back to factory defaults 46
W0050100 Version number
Legend:
Symbol Specification
x Channel is available
x* Channel is available if the corresponding option is activated.

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VBus
System layout 5
The controller calculates the temperature differences
between collector sensor S1 and tank sensors S2 and S3. If
the differences are larger than or identical to the adjusted
switch-on temperature differences (DT1O / DT2O), the so-
lar pump will be operated by relay 1, and the respective tank
will be loaded until the switch-off temperature differences
(DT1F / DT2F) or the maximum tank temperatures (S1MX /
R2
S4 / TR
S1
R1
S2 S3
Arr 5
Tank 1 Tank 2
Display Channels
Channel Description Terminal Page
COL x Temperature collector S1 37
TST1 x Temperature tank 1 bottom S2 37
TST2 x Temperature tank 2 bottom S3 37
S4 x Temperature sensor 4 S4 37
TR x* Temperature return sensor S4 37
n % x Pump speed relay R1 38
hP1 x Operating hours R1 R1 38
hP2 x Operating hours R2 R2 38
kWh x* Heat quantity kWh - 38
MWh x* Heat quantity MWh - 38
TIME xTime - 34
S2MX) are reached. The priority logic causes priority loading
of tank 1, if possible. For loading tank 2 the 3-way-valve will
be operated by relay 2.
Sensor S4 can optionally be connected for measurement
purposes.
If energy metering (OHQM) is activated, sensor S4 has to
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Legend:
Symbol Specification
x Channel is available
x* Channel is available if the corresponding option is activated.
Adjustment Channels
Channel Description Factory setting Page
Arr x System 5 39
nMN x Minimum pump speed 30 % 39
DT1O x Switch-on temperature difference 1 12.0 °Ra [6.0 K] 39
DT1F x Switch-off temperature difference 1 8.0 °Ra [4.0 K] 39
DT1S x Nominal temperature difference 1 20.0 °Ra [10.0 K] 39
RIS1 x Rise control R1 4 °Ra [2 K] 39
S1 MX x Maximum temperature tank 1 140 °F [60 °C] 40
DT2O x Switch-on temperature difference 2 12.0 °Ra [6.0 K] 39
DT2F x Switch-off temperature difference 2 8.0 °Ra [4.0 K] 39
DT2S x Nominal temperature difference 2 20.0 °Ra [10.0 K] 39
RIS2 x Rise control R2 4 °Ra [2 K] 39
S2MX x Maximum temperature tank 2 140 °F [60 °C] 40
EM x Emergency temperature collector 270 °F [130 °C] 40
OCC x Option collector cooling OFF 41
CMX x* Maximum collector temperature 230 °F [110 °C] 41
OSYC x Option system cooling OFF 41
DTCO x* Cooling switch-on temperature difference 40.0 °Ra [20.0 K] 41
DTCF x* Cooling switch-off temperature difference 30.0 °Ra [15.0 K] 41
OSTC x Option tank cooling OFF 42
OHOL x* Option holiday cooling OFF 42
THOL x* Holiday cooling temperature 110 °F [40 °C] 42
OCN x Option minimum limitation OFF 42
CMN x* Minimum collector temperature 50 °F [10 °C] 42
OCF x Option antifreeze OFF 42
CFR x* Antifreeze temperature 40.0 °F [4.0 °C] 42
PRIO x Priority 1 43
tLB x Break time 2 min 43
tRUN x Circulation runtime 15 min 43
O TC x Option tube collector OFF 44
TCST x* OTC starting time 07:00 44
TCEN x* OTC ending time 19:00 44
TCRU x* OTC runtime 30 s 44
TCIN x* OTC standstill interval 30 min 44
OHQM x Option energy metering OFF 44
FMAX x* Maximum flow 6.0 l 44
MEDT x* Antifreeze type 1 44
MED% x* Antifreeze concentration (only if MEDT = propylene or ethylene) 45 % 44
MAN1 x Manual operation R1 Auto 46
MAN2 x Manual operation R2 Auto 46
ADA1 xHE pump control OFF 46
LANG x Language En 46
UNIT x Temperature unit °C 46
RESE x Reset - back to factory defaults 46
W0050100 Version number

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VBus
S1
S2 S3
R1 R2
System layout 6
The controller calculates the temperature differences
between collector sensor S1 and tank sensors S2 and S3. If
the differences are larger than or identical to the adjusted
switch-on temperature differences (DT1O / DT2O), the
solar pumps will be operated by relay 1 and / or relay 2,
and the respective tank will be loaded until the switch-off
temperature differences (DT1F / DT2F) or the maximum
Arr 6
Tank 1 Tank 2
S4
Display Channels
Channel Description Terminal Page
COL x Temperature collector S1 37
TST1 x Temperature tank 1 bottom S2 37
TST2 x Temperature tank 2 bottom S3 37
S4 x Temperature sensor 4 S4 37
n1 % x Pump speed R1 R1 38
n2 % x Pump speed R2 R2 38
h P1 x Operating hours R1 R1 38
h P2 x Operating hours R2 R2 38
TIME x Time - 34
tank temperatures (S1MX / S2MX) are reached. The priority
logic causes priority loading of the selected tank (PRIO), if
possible. Loading both tanks simultaneously is possible as
well (PRIO = 0).
Sensor S4 can optionally be connected for measurement
purposes or used as reference sensor for the tank emer-
gency shutdown option (OSEM).