Panosol SR658 Installation manual

Operation Manual of Solar Controller
SR658 for Split Solar System
Read the instruction carefully please before operation!

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Contents
1. Safety information.....................................................................................................................4
1.1 Installation and commissioning............................................................................................4
1.2 About this manual...................................................................................................................4
1.3 Liability waiver.........................................................................................................................4
1.4 Important information.............................................................................................................5
1.5 Signal description...................................................................................................................5
1.6 HMI button...............................................................................................................................5
1.7 Meaning of icons appeared on the screen.........................................................................6
2 Overview......................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Controller introduction............................................................................................................6
2.2 Delivery list ..............................................................................................................................7
2.3 Technical data.........................................................................................................................7
3. Installation..................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Mounting controller.................................................................................................................8
3.2 Wiring connection...................................................................................................................8
3.3 Terminal connection...............................................................................................................9
3.4 TF (MicroSD) Card...............................................................................................................13
4. System introduction................................................................................................................14
4.1 Overview of the available systems....................................................................................14
4.2 Description of 19 systems...................................................................................................16
System 1: Standard solar system with 1 tank, 1 collector field...........................................16
System 2: Solar system with 1 tank, 1 collector field, 3-ways valve for tank loading in
layers.............................................................................................................................................17
System 3: Solar system with 1 collector filed, 2 tanks and thermal energy transferring
between 2 tanks..........................................................................................................................18
System 4: Standard solar system with heat exchanger control logic.................................19
System 5: Solar system with 1 collector field, 2 tanks, pump -logic control.....................20
System 6: Solar system with 1 collector field, 1 tank, valve logic control .........................21
System 7: Solar system with east/west collector fields, 1 tank...........................................22
System 8: Solar system with east/west collector field, valve logic control, loading in
layers.............................................................................................................................................23
System 9: Solar system with east/west collector fields, 2 tanks, valve logic control.......24
System 10: Solar system with east/west collector fields, 1 tank, loading the heating

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return.............................................................................................................................................25
System 11: Solar system with 1 collector field,1 tank, loading the heating return...........26
System 12: Solar system with 1 collector field, 2 tanks, valve logic, heating return
loading...........................................................................................................................................27
System 13: Solar system with 1 collector field, 2 tanks, thermal energy transferring.....28
System 14: Solar system with 1 collector field, swimming pool heating ...........................29
System 15: Solar system with 1 collector field, heat exchanger and swimming pool
heating...........................................................................................................................................30
System 16: Solar system with 1 collector field, 1 tank, valve and heat exchanger control
........................................................................................................................................................31
System 17: System with 1 tank and solid fuel boiler.............................................................32
System 18: System with 2 tanks, thermal energy transferring and solid fuel boiler........33
System 19: System with 1 tank, heating return and solid fuel boiler .................................34
4.3 Commissioning .....................................................................................................................35
5. Functions and options............................................................................................................35
5.1 Overview of menu structure................................................................................................35
5.2 Menu operation description................................................................................................36
5.3 Check value...........................................................................................................................36
6. Menu function and parameter set (for user).......................................................................37
(1)Date (Time/ Date set).......................................................................................................37
(2)THET Timed back-up heating.........................................................................................38
(3)CIRC DHW circuit pump controlled by three time - sections temperature / flow
switcher.........................................................................................................................................43
7. Function operation and parameter setting (expertise).....................................................48
(4)PRSWD password............................................................................................................48
(5)SYS system selection ......................................................................................................49
(6)( 7)LOAD/LOAD2 Tank heating set.............................................................................49
(8)( 9)COL/COL2 Collector function.................................................................................53
(10)PINTV Swimming pool function....................................................................................59
(11)PUMP Pump control mode............................................................................................60
(12)LLOGI Tank priority logic...............................................................................................63
(13)COOL Cooling function..................................................................................................67

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(14)HEATX Energy exchange between tanks..................................................................71
(15)RPH Heating return pipe preheat ................................................................................73
(16)DLHTX Thermal energy transferring between 2 tanks.............................................74
(17)AUX Auxiliary functions .................................................................................................75
(18)MAN Manual mode.........................................................................................................81
(19)BLPR Block protection function....................................................................................82
(20) OTDIS Thermal disinfection function..........................................................................83
(21)OPARR Parallel relay.....................................................................................................85
(22)OHQM Heat quantity measurement............................................................................86
(23)FS Flow meter selection and flow monitor.................................................................89
(24)UNIT Unit switch..........................................................................................................91
(25)OSDC(SD card).........................................................................................................92
(26)RET Reset........................................................................................................................94
(27)PASS Password set .......................................................................................................95
7. Holiday function.......................................................................................................................95
8. Software of controller upgrade.............................................................................................96
9. Protection function..................................................................................................................97
9.1 Screen protection .................................................................................................................97
9.2 Trouble protection.................................................................................................................97
9.3 Trouble checking...................................................................................................................97
10. Quality Guarantee..............................................................................................................103
11. Accessories..........................................................................................................................103

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1. Safety information
1.1 Installation and commissioning
When laying wires, please ensure that no damage occurs to any of the constructional
fire safety measures presented in the building.
The controller should not be installed in rooms where easily inflammable gas mixtures
are present or may occur.
The permissible environmental conditions can’t be exceeded at the site of installation.
Before connecting the device, please make sure that the power supply matches the
specifications that controller requires.
All devices connected to the controller must conform to the technical specifications of
the controller.
All operations on an open controller are only to be conducted cleared from the power
supply. All safety regulations for working on the power supply are valid.
Connecting and / or all operations that require opening the controller (e.g. changing the
fuse) are only conducted by specialists.
1.2 About this manual
This manual describes the installation, functions and operation of a solar controller. When
installing the remaining components e.g. the solar collectors and the tank unit, please be
sure to observe the appropriate installation instructions provided by each manufacturer.
Installation, electrical connection, commissioning and maintenance of the device may only
be performed by trained professional person. The professional person must be familiar with
this manual and follow the instructions contained herein.
1.3 Liability waiver
The manufacturer can’t monitor the compliance with these instructions or the circumstances
and methods used for installation, operation, utilization and maintenance of this controller.
Improper installation can cause damages to material and person. This is the reason why we
do not take over responsibility and liability for losses, damages or cost that might arise due to
improper installation, operation or wrong utilization and maintenance or that occurs in some
connection with the aforementioned. Moreover, we do not take over liability for patent
infringements or infringements –occurring in connection with the use of this controller on the
third parties’ rights. The manufacturer preserves the right to put changes to product,
technical data or installation and operation instructions without prior notice. As soon as it
becomes evident that safe operation is no longer possible (e.g. visible damage). Please
immediate take the device out of operation. Note: ensure that the device can’t be

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accidentally placed into operation.
1.4 Important information
We have carefully checked the text and pictures of this manual and provided the best of our
knowledge and ideas, however inevitable errors maybe exist. Please note that we cannot
guarantee that this manual is given in the integrity of image and text, they are just some
examples, and they apply only to our own system. Incorrect, incomplete and erroneous
information and the resulting damage we do not take responsibility.
1.5 Signal description
Safety indication: Safety instructions in the text are marked with a warning triangle.
They indicate measures which can lead to injury of person or safety risks.
Operation steps: small triangle “►”is used to indicate operation step.
Notes: Contains important information about operation or functions.
1.6 HMI button
LED indicator lamp
Controller is operated with the 5 buttons besides the screen
“ " holiday button
“SET ” button: confirm / selection
“↑” up button: increase the value
“↓” down button: reduce the value
“ESC" button return/ exit: return to previous menu
Note: TST is temperature of tank 1 (on screen)

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1.7 Meaning of icons appeared on the screen
Icon Meaning
Code
Icon is lighting
Icon is blinking
Exceed the maximum
temperature of tank
SMX
Running of tank emergency
shutdown function
╋
Running of collector emergency
shutdown function
CEM
Running of collector cooling
function
OCCO
Running of tank cooling function
OSTC
Running of system cooling
function
OSYC
Activating of anti-freezing
function
OCFR
Running of anti-freezing function
OCFR
╋
Activating of collector minimum
temperature function
OCMI
Error of temperature sensor
Error of flow sensor
╋
2 Overview
2.1 Controller introduction
LED large screen display
6 * relay outputs
1 * low voltage relay output for boiler on/off control
8 * sensor inputs
1 * Input for Grundfos Direct Sensor TM (VFS)
1 * Input for (FRT) rotary blade electronic flowmeter
3 * Variable frequency PWM outputs for the speed control of the high efficiency pump

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Data saved on the TF card (Micro SD)
485 communication port for connect communication module (function not available now)
19 systems for choose
2.2 Delivery list
1 * SR658 controller
1 * user manual
2 * screen and expansion
2 * P1000 temperature sensor (φ6*50mm, cable length 1.5meter)
4 * NTC10K temperature sensor (φ6*50mm, cable length 3meter)
1 * clamp bag
2.3 Technical data
Inputs:2* PT1000 temperature sensors
6* NTC10K, B=3950 temperature sensors
1* Grundfos Direct Sensor (VFS type)
1* Rotary blade electronic flowmeter (FRT)
Output:3* Electromagnetic relay, Max. current 1A
3* Semiconductor repay, Max. current 1A
1* low voltage relay (on/off signal), boiler on/off control
3* PWM variable frequency output (switchable 0-10V)
Functions: operating hour counter, tube collector function, thermostat function,
pump speed control, heat quantity measurement, external heat exchange,
swimming pool circuit system, adjustable system parameters and optional
functions (menu-driven), balance and diagnostics
Power supply: 100…240V ~ (50…60Hz)
Rated impulse voltage::2.5KV
Data interface : TF (Micro SD)
485 current supply:60mA (function not available now)
Housing:Plastic ABS
Mounting:Wall mounting
Indication / Display: System-Monitoring-Display, for visualization of the systems, LED l
display, and background illumination
Operation: 5 push buttons at the front cover
Protection type: IP41

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Protection class: I
Ambient temperature: 0 ... 40 °C
Degree of pollution: 2
Dimensions: 208*158*43mm
Note: TF (Micro SD) isn’t included in the delivery list
3. Installation
Note: The unit should only be installed in the dry interior rooms. Please separate
routing of sensor wires and mains wires. Make sure the controller as well as the system are
not exposed to the strong electromagnetic fields.
3.1 Mounting controller
Follow the below steps to mount the controller on the wall.
Unscrew the crosshead screw from the cover and
remove it along with the cover from the housing.
Mark the upper fastening point on the wall. Drill and
fasten the enclosed wall plug and screw leaving the
head protruding.
Hang the housing from the upper fastening point and
mark the lower fastening points (centers 180 mm).
Drill and insert lower wall plugs.
Fasten the housing to the wall with the lower fastening
screw and tighten.
Carry out the electrical wiring in accordance with the terminal allocation
Put the cover on the housing. Attach with the fastening screw.
3.2 Wiring connection
According to the way of installation, wire can be connected from hole A on the bottom plate
or from hole B, using a suitable tool (like knife) to cut the plastic of A.
Note: wires must be fastened by fixing clamps on position C.

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3.3 Terminal connection
Note: before opening the housing! Always disconnect the controller from power
supply and obey the local electrical supply regulation.
Input terminals
T0~T1: PT1000 temperature sensor, for measuring the temperature of collector
T2~T7: NTC10K, B=3950 temperature sensor, for measuring temperature of tank and pipe
PWM1, PWM2, PWM3: Signal ports for high efficiency pump, detailed connection see below
picture
HK-A, HK-B: Dry connection on/off signal ports, (HK and HR simultaneously open or close,
for boiler heating control)

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Communication port 485:ELA485, for remote control communication( function not available
now)
FRT:For Rotary blade electronic flowmeter
VFS:For Grundfos flowmeter sensor
Advice regarding the installation of temperature sensors:
①Only original factory equipped Pt1000 temperature sensors are approved for using with
the collector, it is equipped with 1.5m silicon cable and suitable for all weather
conditions, the cable is temperature resistant up to 280oC, connect the temperature
sensors to the corresponding terminals with either polarity.
②Only original factory equipped NTC10K, B=3950 temperature sensors are approved for
using with tank and pipe, it is equipped with 3m PVC cable, and the cable is temperature
resistant up to 105oC, connect the temperature sensors to the corresponding terminals
with either polarity.
③All sensor cables carry low voltage, and to avoid inductive effects, must not be laid close
to 230 Volt or 400 Volt cables (minimum separation of 100mm).
④If external inductive effects are existed, e.g. from heavy current cables, overhead train
cables, transformer substations, radio and television devices, amateur radio stations,
microwave devices etc., then the cables to the sensors must be adequately shielded.
⑤Sensor cables may be extended to a maximum length of ca. 100 meter, when cable’s
length is up to 50m, and then 0.75mm2cable should be used. When cable’s length is up
to 100m, and then 1.5mm2cables should be used.
Output terminal
Input Ports L, N: for power connection, L: live wire, N: zero wire, protective ground wire
Output R1: Semiconductor relays (SCR), designed for pump speed control, Max. Current: 1A
Output R2: Semiconductor relays (SCR), designed for pump speed control, Max. Current: 1A
Output R3: Semiconductor relays (SCR), designed for pump speed control, Max. Current: 1A

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Output R4: Electromagnetic relays, designed for on/off control of pump or 3-ways
electromagnetic valve, Max. Current: 1A
Output R5: Electromagnetic relays, designed for on/off control of pump or 3-ways
electromagnetic valve, Max. Current: 1A
Output HR: Electromagnetic relays, designed for on/off control of back-up heating device,
Max. Current: 1A
R4, R5 terminals for 3-ways valve / pump connection
Valve with 3 wires Valve with 2 wires
Pump connection
R4~R5: When it is for control 3 ways electromagnetic valve,(3 is normally close port, 2 is
normally open port ,1 is common port)
When it is for control pump, (2 is normally open port, 1 is common port)

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Connection with high efficiency pump
Connecting the signal wire from the high-efficiency pump
Signal wire 1 from the high-efficiency pump is connected to GND port of controller
Signal wire 2 from the high-efficiency pump is connected to PWM1 port of controller
Signal wire 3 from the high-efficiency pump is signal wire FB1, it is not connected to FB1 port
of controller
Some pumps connections are available as above, for example:
Wilo Yonos PARA ST15/7.0 PWM2 M
Grundfos UPM3 SOLAR 15-75 130 CZA
Note:
High-efficiency pump with 0-10V signal only has 2 signal wires, connected to the
corresponding port GND, PWM1 of controller.
Blue wire not always represent for “GND”and brown wire not always represent for
“PWM”.
”PWM”from pump must be match for “PWM”from controller.

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”GND”from pump must be match for “GND”from controller.
3.4 TF (MicroSD) Card
Controller is equipped with a slot for TF (Micro SD) card.
With TF (MicroSD) card, following functions can be carried out
Save the measurement value and parameters value onto the MicroSD TF card. After
transferring the data to a computer, the value can be opened and visualized, e. g. in a
spreadsheet.
Copy the updated firmware program from computer and install it on the controller via
MicroSD card.
TF(MicroSD)card slot
Note: TF (MicroSD) card is not listed in the standard delivery package, self-purchase
if need, more detailed about TF (MicroSD) see paragraph 7 (25)

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4. System introduction
4.1 Overview of the available systems

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4.2 Description of 19 systems
System 1: Standard solar system with 1 tank, 1 collector field
Description:
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor T1 and tank
sensor T2. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on temperature
difference, the solar circulation pump (R1) will be switched on and the tank will be loaded
until the switch-off temperature difference or the maximum tank temperature is reached.
Sensor
Description
Relay
Description
T0
Temperature of solid fuel
boiler (optional)
R1
Solar circulation pump
T1
Temperature of collector
R2
1.CIRC(DHW circulation)
T2
Temperature of tank base
R3
1. SFB(Solid fuel boiler)
T3
Temperature of tank upper
(optional one)
R4
1. OHDP(Thermal transfer)
T4
Sensor for thermostat
temperature (optional one)
R5
1. TIMER(Timer function)
2. OPARR(Parallel relay)
3. Thermostat function
T5
Sensor for DHW temperature
or for flow switcher(optional)
HR
Back-up heating
T6
Optional free sensor,
undefined(optional)
T7
Temperature for thermal
energy measurement
(optional one)

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System 2: Solar system with 1 tank, 1 collector field, 3-ways valve for tank loading in
layers
Description:
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor T1 and tank
base and upper sensor T2, T3. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted
switch-on temperature difference, the solar circulation pump (R1) will be switched on, and
simultaneously valve R4 turns to the corresponding tank zone and this zone will be loaded
until the switch-off temperature difference or the maximum tank temperature is reached.
The priority logic effects prior loading of the upper zone of the tank.
Please refer the Paragraph of "LLOGI Tank priority logic"
Sensor
Description
Relay
Description
T0
Temperature of solid fuel
boiler (optional)
R1
Solar circulation pump
T1
Temperature of collector
R2
1.CIRC(DHW circulation)
T2
Temperature of tank base
R3
1. SFB(Solid fuel boiler)
T3
Temperature of tank upper
(optional one)
R4
1. Valve of solar circuit
T4
Sensor for thermostat
temperature (optional one)
R5
1. TIMER(Timer function)
2. OPARR(Parallel relay)
3. Thermostat function
4. OHDP(Thermal transfer)
T5
Sensor for DHW temperature
or for flow switcher (optional)
HR
Back-up heating
T6
Optional free sensor,
undefined(optional)
T7
Temperature for thermal
energy measurement
(optional)

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System 3: Solar system with 1 collector filed, 2 tanks and thermal energy transferring
between 2 tanks
Description:
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor T1 and tank 1
base sensor T2. If the differences is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference, then the solar circulation pump (R1) will be switched on, tank will be
loaded until the switch-off temperature difference or the maximum tank temperature is
reached.
Thermal energy transferring means the other tank (2) is heated, another temperature
difference controls the running of pump R2(difference between T3 and T4 temperature.)
Please refer the Paragraph of "HEATX Energy exchange between tanks"
Sensor
Description
Relay
Description
T0
Temperature of solid fuel boiler
(optional)
R1
Solar circulation pump
T1
Temperature of collector
R2
Pump for thermal transfer
between tank
T2
Temperature of tank 1 base
R3
1. SFB(Solid fuel boiler)
T3
Temperature of tank 1 upper
(optional one)
R4
1. CIRC(DHW circulation)
T4
Temperature of tank 2
R5
1. TIMER(Timer function)
2. OPARR(Parallel relay)
3. Thermostat function
4. OHDP(Thermal transfer )
T5
Sensor for DHW temperature or
for flow switcher (optional)
HR
Back-up heating
T6
Optional free sensor,
undefined(optional)
T7
Temperature for thermal energy
measurement (optional)

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System 4: Standard solar system with heat exchanger control logic
Description:
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor T1 and tank
base sensor T2. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference, then the corresponding solar circulation pump (R1) will be switched
on, heat exchanger is heated until the switch-off temperature difference or the maximum
exchanger temperature is reached.
By using another temperature difference between T4 and T2 controls pump R2 to load tank
Note: if sensor T4 is not installed, then when temperature difference between collector T1
and tank T2 is reached, pump R1 and R2 are triggered simultaneously, and pumps are
ceased until the switch-off temperature reaches or the maximum exchanger temperature is
reached.
Sensor
Description
Relay
Description
T0
Temperature of solid fuel boiler
(optional)
R1
Solar circulation pump 1
T1
Temperature of collector
R2
Solar circulation pump 2
T2
Temperature of tank base
R3
1. SFB(Solid fuel boiler)
T3
Temperature of tank upper (optional )
R4
1. CIRC(DHW circulation)
T4
Temperature of heat exchanger
(optional)
R5
1. TIMER(Timer function)
2. OPARR(Parallel relay)
3. Thermostat function
4. OHDP(Thermal transfer )
T5
Sensor for DHW temperature or for
flow switcher (optional)
HR
Back-up heating
T6
Optional free sensor,
undefined(optional)
T7
Temperature for thermal energy
measurement (optional)
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