
·KLINGENBURG 6
Functions of KR4 Z and KR7 Z controllers
with additional functions
1. Setting supply air temperature
The supply air temperature can be set to a value between 10-
40°C. The rotor speed increases and decreases until the
desired temperature is reached or until the rotor reaches its
minimum / maximum speed. A temperature sensor type PT
1000 is required in order to regulate the supply air temperature
(200 mm resp. 2000 mm).
Other temperature ranges require a special order.
2. Sequence switch
The sequencer is a change-over switch which allows you, e.g.,
to operate a downstream heat source in sequence with the
rotor. It ensures that the heating is switched on only if the rotor
is already turning. In this manner, you can be sure that the
heating is only being used as a residual heater. The heating
activation value is set under the menu item "Activation value". It
can be set to a value between 5- 100 % in 5%-steps. In the
center of the display a "#" indicates that the sequence switch
is activated.
3. Summer mode, Cooling mode
As you well know, your rotary heat exchanger is not only the
ideal solution for recuperating heat; it can also be used as a
"cooler". If the exhaust air in summer is cooler than the outer
air, the rotor can be used as a cost-saving cooling unit. By
running the rotor at full speed, it is possible to pre-cool the
outer air. The KR Z automatically tests whether the conditions
merit operating in summer mode. You can choose from
different versions of the summer operating mode:
3.1 Temperature comparison mode
In the temperature comparison mode, the KR Z decides when
to switch the rotor to cooling mode by comparing the
temperature of the outer air with that of the exhaust air. If the
exhaust air is cooler than the outer air, then the rotor can use
the outer air to cool the supply air. Two temperature sensors
are required for the temperature comparison mode.
3.2 Enthalpy comparison mode
In the enthalpy comparison mode, the KR Z decides when to
switch the rotor to cooling mode by comparing the total heat
content of the outer air with that of the exhaust air. If the
enthalpy of the outer air is higher than that of the exhaust air,
then the rotor can use the outer air to cool the incoming air.
Two enthalpy sensors are required for the enthalpy comparison
mode.
3.3 Outer temperature measurement
This method uses an adjustable reference value to decide
when to change over to summer mode. It is also referred to as
the change-over mode. When the outside temperature
surpasses the set value, the rotor switches to cooling mode.
The rotor then runs at maximum speed. The change-over mode
requires a temperature sensor to measure the outside
temperature.
The extended version with independent sensor evaluation bears
the number KR4 Z or KR7 Z.
The “Z” controler is extended by the following functions.
·Supply air temperature control
·sequence switch-heat register
·Summer operation mode