Eurotronic sparmatic COMET User manual

programmable
energy-saving
radiator thermostat
User manual
By the way…
Do you already know about PROGmatic programming sticks?
You can programme SPARmatic comet by hand or you can
use, for example, the comfortable PROGmatic-Bluetooth
programming stick to copy your personally specified heating and
economy times onto all your EUROtronic energy-saving radiator
thermostats at your home which have a programming port in a
matter of seconds. Detailed information and the *PROGmatic
Programming sticks can be found on: www.eurotronic.org
Please read the user manual before you place the thermostat.
Keep the documents for later questions and provide them if
you pass the thermostat on to other persons.
Scope of delivery
1 SPARmatic comet energy saving radiator thermostat
1 User manual
1 Connector
3 Adapters (Danfoss RA, Danfoss RAV, Danfoss RAVL)
Application as directed
By purchasing the SPARmatic comet energysaving radiator
thermostat you own a programmable radiator thermostat
which can be used for temperature regulations in enclosed
rooms and therefore, it can contribute to the reduction of hea-
ting energy. – Please use the thermostat only for this purpose.
The EUROtronic programming port is intended ONLY for our
EUROtronic programming stick. Never connect other devices
with the programming port!
Display and control elements
1 Heating times
2 Child lock active
3 Battery low
4.a Travel function
active
4.b Comfort temperature
active
4.c Economy temperature
active
4.d Window/freeze protection
function active
5 AUTO or MANU mode active
6.a Button MENU – leads to the main menu (starting from
regular display); within the menu one keypress leads
to the previous level
6.b Button OK – confirmation of setting
6.c Button – timer function
7 Selector wheel
Set up menu
By pressing MENU you will arrive at the set up menu. Please
choose one of the items with the selector wheel. With OK
you can select one menu item and with the selection wheel
they can be adjusted. The button OK confirms the setting.
The button MENU leads to the previous level.
to select the mode
AUTO = automatic mode
MANU = manual mode
setting of time programme
setting of comfort and economy temperature
setting of date and time
window function
reset of the device to factory preset
starting of a new adaptation to adjust the valve
travel function
installation function (Please only attach the
controller to the coupling ring in this position)
adaptation of temperature to the room situation
standby function
version
Daylight saving time
Inserting / replacing batteries
Remove the battery lid by pressing the battery lid upwards (1) at
the highlighted point and then taking it out (2).
(2)
(1)
Then insert the batteries as represented in the appliance.
Do not use accumulators! Ensure that the polarity is cor-
rect! Attention: Never recharge batteries, danger of explosion!
Do not short circuit batteries! Do not disassemble batteries!
Take low batteries out of the device immediately. Keep batte-
ries away from extreme warming – danger of leakage! Do not
apply used and new batteries together.
If needed, clean the battery and the contacts before using
them. Keep the batteries away from children. When getting in
touch with battery acid instantly irrigate the affected parts with
clear water and call a doctor.
Setting date and time
After inserting the batteries for the first time the date will flash on
the display. Now, date and time can be set.
Set date with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK .
Set month with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK .
Set day with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK .
Set hour with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK .
Set minute with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK
– That´s it.
On the display PREP will be shown. Now, the motor will
completely move to the installation position in order to make the
installation easier. As soon as SPARmatic comet is ready for
installation „ „ will be shown on the display.
(- any time selected in the menu). Now please do not
press any other buttons! Plug device for coupling ring.
see mounting.
You can also set date and time via the menu item later
on. But in case of that, SPARmatic comet does not move to
the installation position.
-In case of replacing batteries, the stored time
programme will remain active. You should
check the specified time to ensure that.
Mounting
SPARmatic comet can be quickly and easily mounted on all com-
mon valves (see adapter table). It can be installed without grime
and water spots because the heating circuit is not interrupted.
1. Turn the manual thermostat head up completely, loosen
the fastening and pull the thermostat off of the valve.
2. Use an appropriate adapter, if required, and push it onto
the valve.
3. Screw the connector on the valve or the adapter.
4. Now, you put SPARmatic comet on the connector until it
noticeably clicks into place.
Additional information about the different adapters
are at: www.eurotronic.org
ATTENTION: It must be possible to insert SPARmatic comet
without applying force, ensure that the appliance is in the
„ “ or „ “ position.
-In case of a later installation, please switch in the menu
to „ “ and wait until the display shows „ “
before you install the device. Herewith the
installation is facilitated. Only mount it in this position.
Dismounting
-
To remove SPARmatic comet remove this at the
(with the wheel turn on the highest temperature of over
28 C° to position), wait for a short period and unscrew
the cap nut and remove the SPARmatic comet from
the valve.
Adaptation
Initial installation: Press the button OK until appears
on the display so that SPARmatic comet will be able to start
its adaptation. The device will adapt itself to the stroke of
your valve body. To do this the valve will now be opened and
closed several times to store the end points. In some cases
this process can take a few minutes. After successful adapta-
tion it returns to normal mode.
-Should adaptation become necessary again, e.g. if your
radiator does not cool down in the -Position, please
press in the menu the button until adaptation starts
again.
-If the mistake is shown on the display place SPAR-
matic comet onto the radiator valve and then take the
batteries out for a short time in order to execute a reset.
Basic operating modes
MANU-Modus
In the MANU-mode SPARmatic comet adjusts to the manually
specifi ed temperature.
AUTO-Modus
In the AUTO-mode SPARmatic comet changes between to tem-
peratures according to the time programme that has been set:
comfort temperature (factory preset 21°C)
economy temperature (factory preset 16°C)
The heating and economy times can be specifi ed via the
adjustable time programme. It is possible to set 8 switch
points (4 heating and 4 economy times) per day at the most.
SPARmatic comet has the following factory preset:
Heating time:
Heating with comfort temperature
(factory preset: 1st heating time at 07:00)
Economy time:
lowering to economy temperature
(factory preset: 1st economy time at 22:00)
Setting heating and economy times
With SPARmatic comet it is possible to set 4 heating and 4
economy times per day – one for each day or one for a block of
several days. TAG1 to TAG7 represent the weekdays from Mon-
day to Sunday. Additionally, the corresponding days are shown
as abbreviation below the menu bar on the display.
Block construction:
T 1–5 = same programme from Monday to Friday
T 1–6 = same programme from Monday to Saturday
T 1–7 = same programme from Monday to Sunday
-For non-programmed days the factory preset
remains active.
Setting of an individual programme:
Press MENU . Select the menu item with the selector wheel.
Press OK . for Monday is shown on the display. Select
day/block with the selector wheel. Confirm with OK .
Set the beginning of the 1st heating time (symbol )with the
selector wheel. Confirm with OK . Set the beginning of the 1st
economy time (symbol ) with the selector wheel. Confirm with
OK . Now, if desired, a 2nd, 3rd or 4th heating/economy time can
be entered.
-If you do not want to set a further heating/economy time
confirm „ “ with OK .
The next day for programming is shown on the display.
-If you do not want to enter a further day, leave the menu
with MENU . If the temperature is shown on the display the
programming is fi nished. Within the blocks you can also
overwrite single days with differing times.
Setting comfort and economy temperature
Press MENU . Select the menu item with the
selector wheel. Confirm with OK . Set comfort
temperature with the selector wheel. Confi rm
with OK . Set the economy temperature with the
selector wheel. Confirm with OK .
Area :8°C, freeze protection function is active
Area :valve is completely open
-By the way: Maximum energy saving can be
obtained with an economy temperature which
is about 5 °C below the comfort temperature.
Manual operation
With the selector wheel an adaptation of the room tempe-
rature is possible at any time. In the AUTOmode it remains
active until the next switch point is reached. Now, the usual
programme becomes active again.
Mo Di Mi Do Fr Sa So
:
AUTO
MANU
0 246 12 18
COMET
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1
4
2
3
5
7
6
COMET
sparmatic

Further functions
Timer function
The timer function is selected with the timer-button
With this function a user-defined temperature for a program-
mable period can be entered. This can be very useful in case
of a party, for example. Press First, the time for which
the time programme has been deactivated is shown.
Confirm with OK Now, the desired temperature
can be set. Confirm with OK . In the selected period it is
not possible to change the temperature manual, the wheel is
locked. Press Menu and unlock it.
Offset
If the perceived temperature significantly differs from the set
thermostat temperature a temperature set up can be execut-
ed. Press MENU Select the menu item with the selector
wheel. Confirm with OK .The degree setting will
flash on the display. Now, set up the desired adaptation for the
temperature (from -5 up to +5°C) with the selector wheel.
Confirm your entry with OK . The temperature display does
not change!
Windowfunction
If you open a window and consequently the temperature drops
signifi cantly, SPARmatic comet will automatically close the
heating valve in order to save energy. The display will show .
Afterwards, SPARmatic comet will resume normal operation.
For the set up select in the menu. Confirm with OK
First, the sensibility is selected with the selector wheel ( =
high sensibility, = medium sensibility (factory preset), =
low sensibility). Confirm with OK . Now, you enter the time (10
min (factory preset) - 60 min) for which the valve should remain
closed. Confirm with OK .
Travel function
For the time you are absent you can select an individual
temperature. After this period the originally defined program-
me becomes active again. Press MENU . Select the menu
item Confirm with OK (suitcase eappears on the
display). Select with the selector wheel the end of the travel
function (= date of the recommencement of the regular heating
times). Confirm with OK . Set the time and confi rm with the
button OK . The signal appears on the display. Now set
the temperature and confirm with OK . appears on the
display. With MENU the function can be deactivated.
Child lock
You can lock SPARmatic comet to protect the device from
unauthorized activation. Press the buttons OK + at
the same time for about 2 seconds until the signal appears
on the display in order to lock the device. By using this button
combination again the symbol disappears and you release
the lock.
Heating pause – Closing the SPARmatic comet
Press MENU .Select the menu item with the selector-
wheel. Confirm with OK . Select and confirm with
OK . Set the temperature on the display to .
The valve is now closed and will work without a time pro-
gramme. The calcification protection function remains active
once a week. After the heating pause you switch in the menu
to the AUTO-mode and the personally set programme will be
executed again.
Daylight saving time
Press MENU . Select with the selector wheel. Confirm with
the OK button and select with the selector wheel.
SPARmatic comet switches automaticly from summer to winter
time.
LCD standby indicator
Press MENU . the menu item with the selector wheel.
Confirm with the OK button and select /with the
selector wheel. After about 30 seconds, the LCD indicator swit-
ches into standby mode. By pressing any button, the display
will be activated again. (by removing the battery, standby
mode will be reseted). Increases the battery life time.
Going back to factory preset/All reset
Press MENU . Select the menu item with the selector wheel.
Confirm with OK . flashes, confirm with OK . SPARmatic
comet is reset again. Now, proceed as described for the initial
operation.
Freeze protection and calcifi cation protection
function are active automatically:
Freeze protection function
If the temperature drops below 6°C, SPARmatic comet opens
the valve until the temperature again rises above 8°C. This
prevents the radiators from freezing.
Calcification protection function
To prevent radiator valves from calcifying SPARmatic comet
is submitted to a calcifi cation protection programme once a
week on Friday mornings.
Cleaning and used devices
Cleaning
To clean the SPARmatic comet use only a dry or lightly
wet cloth. Avoid chemical solvent – it can probably
damage the device.
Used devices
Do not throw old devices and packaging into the household
waste. They can be recycled. You receive further information
at your local government.
Adapter
Heimeier, Junkers Landys+Gyr,
MNG, Honeywell, Braukmann
threadmeasure dimension of
M 30x1,5
no adapter
required
Danfoss RAV (accompanying
pin must be plugged on the
valve tapped)
Danfoss RA
Danfoss RAVL
Please remove all the connection pieces of the plastic
adapters before you use one of the attached adapters!
Please completely remove the connection rods highlighted
in grey prior to assembly the adapter. You can find additional
brass adapter models that are subject to a charge:
www.eurotronic.org
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Problem Cause Solution
Batteries do not have
enough power.
Replace batteries.
Heating
element
does not
warm up.
Is the boiler water
temperature O.K.?
Valve does not open,
is it calcifi ed after
the summer pause /
heating pause?
Adjust the temperature
of the boiler water.Re-
move the SPARmatic
comet, move the valve
stem back and forth
per hand or with a tool.
Heating
element
does
not cool
down.
Valve does not close
completely. It may be
that the closing point
of your valve seat has
shifted.
Adapt again (see
“Adapting”) Move the
valve stem several
times by hand, it may
be that adaptation is
impossible because
your valve is calcifi ed
or the seat no longer
performs its function.
Pressure
piece falls
out (This
can
also cause
an E1-error)
Due to an end-
lessthread the
pressure piece, which
is situated at the bot-
tom, can fall out if the
device has not been
affixed on the valve.
Put in the pressure
piece. The device
can beadapted by
pressing the MEN -
point or by removing
and inserting the
batteries. The end-
lessthread is rotating
now and fi xes the
pressure piece again.
Just install it to the
radiator and adapt
it once again.
- By pressing any key the error message will
be deleted in the display and the adapter is
re-started.
No adaptation pos-
sible.
SPARmatic comet is
not installed to the
heater.
Is the installation OK?
Install SPARmatic
comet to the heater.
Valve stroke is too
short.
Open and close the
valve several times
manually or replace
the batteries.
Motor movement is
not possible.
Does the valve stem
move freely?
Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity is provided at:
https://www.eurotronic.org/produkte/sparma-
tic-comet-s712.html.
Guarantee
The three-year warranty begins on the day ofpurchase. Please
keep the receipt as evidence of purchase in the future. During
the guarantee period, defective radiator thermostats may be
sent to the service address below. Please ensure sufficient
postage is paid. A new or repaired device will then be sent to
you free of charge. Following expiry of the guarantee, you may
still send the defective device to the address below for repairs.
Please ensure suffi cient postage is paid. Repairs carried out
after the guarantee period are subject to a charge. Your legal
rights are not affected by this guarantee. There is no new
warranty period starting when repairing or replacing the device.
Please note that we only grant warranty on the function of the
device. We will not grant warranty for the interaction between
the thermostat and the bottom part of the valve. The technical
data is only valid for the use of the following valves: Heimeier,
Junkers Landys + Gyr, MNG, Honeywell, Braukmann (measure
of thread M30 x 1,5), Oventrop (M30 x 1,5) Danfoss RA, RAV
and RAVL. Please see the combinations of the devices on our
website (www.eurotronic.org/ Adapter list) EUROtronic does
not issue a guarantee when using the thermostat with valves
which are not mentioned above.
Eurotronic Technology GmbH
Südweg 1
36396 Steinau-Ulmbach
Telefon: 0 66 67 / 9 18 47-0
Servicehotline: 0 66 67 / 9 18 47-17
eMail: [email protected]
web: www.eurotronic.org
*subject to a charge
pack.-no. 900000 415 | stand: 2022/10
+ accompanying
pin, only for RAV!
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