SOLARFOCUS Vampair User manual

Operation manual for the system operator
Read carefully before operating.
DR-0086-EN / v25-202205
Air source heat pump vampair

1 About this manual 3
1.1 Limitation of liability 3
2 Safety information 4
3 Warranty, guarantee, liability 4
3.1 Technical requirements for warranty and
guarantee claims 4
3.2 Conditions for claims 4
3.3 Claims rendered void 5
3.4 Limitation of liability 5
4 Product information 5
4.1 Proper use 5
4.2 Product description 5
4.3 Spare parts 6
4.4 Type plate 6
4.5 CE declaration of conformity 6
4.6 Safety devices 6
4.7 Functional components 7
4.8 Principle of operation 7
4.9 Innovative technologies 7
4.10 Smart Grid Ready 8
4.11 Accessories 8
4.12 Technical specifications 10
4.13 Dimensions 12
4.14 System Overview 12
5 Use and operation 13
5.1 Main screen of the control 13
5.2 Operating mode 13
5.3 Selection menu 13
5.4 Customer menu 14
5.4.1 Electricity supplier lock 14
5.4.2 Night-time reduction 14
5.4.3 Blocking times for electric heating element/heat
pump 14
5.4.4 User lock 15
5.4.5 Message log 15
5.4.6 Operating hour counter 15
5.4.7 Manual operation 16
5.4.8 Qualified personnel menu 16
6 Heating circuit 18
6.1 Heating circuit settings 19
6.1.1 Heating circuit operating mode 19
6.1.2 General settings 20
6.1.3 Heating curve 20
6.1.4 Cooling mode 22
7 DHW heating 23
7.1 Domestic hot water tank 23
7.1.1 DHW tank settings 23
7.2 Fresh water module - FWM (optional) 24
8 Recirculation control 25
8.1 Circulation settings 25
8.2 Recirculation control - Options 25
9 Buffer tank 26
10 Solar system 27
11 Temperature difference, charge control 27
12 mySOLARFOCUS app 28
12.1 Requirements for use 28
12.2 Connecting the control to the internet 28
12.3 Register on the web server 28
12.4 Install app, register user 29
12.5 Add system 29
12.6 Use of the mySOLARFOCUS app 29
12.7 Approve additional users 30
13 Remote access to the control 30
13.1 External access: SOLARFOCUS-connect 30
13.2 Access from the home network 30
14 Weatherman function 31
15 Maintenance (and cleaning) 31
15.1 Activities required 32
15.2 Maintenance by qualified personnel 32
15.3 Refrigerant testing obligation 33
16 Messages 33
16.1 Possible messages 33
16.2 Reset overtemperature reset 34
17 Shut-down 35
18 Manufacturer's declaration 36
19 Technical long datasheet - vampair K 10 36
19.1 Average climate 36
19.1.1 Low temperature (35°C) 36
19.1.2 Medium temperature (55°C) 36
19.2 Cold climate 37
19.2.1 Low temperature (35°C) 37
19.2.2 Medium temperature (55°C) 37
19.3 Warm climate 37
19.3.1 Low temperature (35°C) 37
19.3.2 Medium temperature (55°C) 37
20 Technical long datasheet - vampair K 15 38
20.1 Average climate 38
20.1.1 Low temperature (35°C) 38
20.1.2 Medium temperature (55°C) 38
20.2 Cold climate 38
20.2.1 Low temperature (35°C) 38
20.2.2 Medium temperature (55°C) 38
20.3 Warm climate 39
20.3.1 Low temperature (35°C) 39
20.3.2 Medium temperature (55°C) 39
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Content

1 About this manual
21 ErP product data sheet 40
1 About this manual
Language
The language of the original manual is German. Ver-
sions of this manual in all other languages are trans-
lations of the original.
Storage
Keep the manual for the entire service life of the pro-
duct and ready to hand. The manual must be passed
on to the new owner when the product is dis-
mantled/reused. If the manual is lost or destroyed,
request a new copy from the manufacturer.
Instructions and warnings
The instructions used in this manual are highlighted
with symbols and signal words. The signal word indi-
cates the level and nature of the danger.
iIndicates information for correct handling of
the product.
!CAUTION - Material damage is possible if
these instructions are not complied with.
DANGER - Failure to comply with this instruc-
tion poses a danger to people.
1.1 Limitation of liability
SOLARFOCUS GmbH accepts no liability for injury or
material damage resulting from:
–Failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
–Use of the product for any purpose other than for
its intended use.
–Deployment of unqualified personnel.
–Use of non-approved spare parts.
–Technical modification of the product by the sys-
tem operator.
Warranty, guarantee
See terms and conditions of the SOLARFOCUS
GmbH. and conditions in chapter heat pump main-
tenance contract
Manufacturer
SOLARFOCUS GmbH
Werkstrasse 1, A-4451 St.Ulrich
Company register no. 281755x
Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.solarfocus.com
Service Hotline
–Email: [email protected]
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2 Safety information
2 Safety information
Installation and commissioning
–Heat pump may only be installed and put into
operation by certified qualified personnel
(SOLARFOCUS service technician or
SOLARFOCUS service partner).
–Install heat pump outdoors only.
–Never disconnect the heat pump from the power
supply (except electrical work). Otherwise risk of
frost damage.
Maintenance and repair
–Have repairs done by qualified personnel only.
Improper repairs can lead to risks for the user and
inefficient operating conditions.
–Use original spare parts only.
Handling of refrigerant R410A
–The heat pump uses refrigerant R410A. Work on
the cooling circuit may be performed only by a
qualified refrigerant electrician.
–Wear suitable gloves and goggles when working
with refrigerant.
What to do in case of escaping refrigerant
–Escaping refrigerant[1] can cause frostbite if it tou-
ches the exit point. If refrigerant escapes do not
touch any components of the heat pump.
[1] Recognizable by oily residue, which is left when exiting.
–Avoid skin or eye contact with the refrigerant. In
case of skin or eye contact with the refrigerant, a
doctor should be consulted.
–Switch off heat pump, Contact qualified per-
sonnel.
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Guarantee claims are valid as part of a heat pump
maintenance agreement.
3.1 Technical requirements for warranty
and guarantee claims
The following technical requirements must be obser-
ved as a precondition for a warranty and guarantee
claim.
Regular maintenance
–Have the heat pump serviced annually by qua-
lified personnel.
Specifications for the heating system's fill-up/-
make-up water
–Check pH value: this must be in the range of
8.2 to 9.5
–Avoiding scale buildup (=limescale on heat
exchanger surfaces):
–Take the water hardness into account
–Soften the fill-up water, or better: desalinate it.
–Avoiding water-side corrosion (is triggered by the
oxygen in the water):
–Correct system planning, correct dimen-
sioning, take material combinations into
account.
–Repair leaks immediately.
–Expansion tank (prevents air suction when the
system cools down): Correctly set the pres-
sure, check it regularly.
–Existing underfloor heating: Take care with
old, diffusion-open plastic pipes (separate the
system).
3.2 Conditions for claims
For warranty and guarantee claims observe the fol-
lowing points:
–The warranty begins at the time at the time of han-
dover (delivery note, commissioning log).
–The warranty period is calculated from the date of
initial commissioning (according to the control's
operating hour counter).
–The warranty periods are based on the relevant
regulations.
–We must be notified promptly and accurately of
any damage incurred, so that the cause can be
clarified.
–If the system has defects despite correct instal-
lation (in compliance with the technical docu-
mentation), we grant a warranty provided that the
system has been examined by the plant customer
service (commissioning log).
–The guarantee applies to technical, construction-
related faults and faults in the manufacture of the
system that prevent correct and problem-free
usage.
–We are not liable for parts that were not produced
by SOLARFOCUS. However, we are prepared to
transfer our existing claims against the producer
(relating to this defect) to the buyer.
–In fulfilling the warranty/guarantee services, we
shall cover only the assembly time and the mate-
rials used, but not any travel or accommodation
costs necessary for the fitters/engineers or any
return transport costs.
–SOLARFOCUS GmbH assumes no liability for
any consequential costs of damages.
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4 Product information
–The repair and/or warranty replacement shall be
carried out on site or in the SOLARFOCUS fac-
tory at our discretion.
–The company SOLARFOCUSwill determine whe-
ther such work requires a repair or whether the
parts are to be replaced free of charge.
3.3 Claims rendered void
The warranty and guarantee claims are rendered
void if one of the following points applies:
–Non-compliance with the technical requirements
> 4
–Damage during transport.
–Wilful damage.
–Damage due to force majeure (water, fire, etc.).
–Non-observance of information in the planning,
installation and operation manual.
–Insufficient energy or water, fault in the hydrau-
lics.
–Incorrect operation, failure to perform main-
tenance and cleaning as prescribed.
–Commissioning and maintenance carried out by
non-certified companies.
–Undocumented commissioning (no com-
missioning log) and/or maintenance (main-
tenance log).
–It is almost impossible to produce flawless pain-
ted parts; for this reason, slight defects that do not
adversely affect proper use shall not be deemed
as grounds for complaint.
–No claims can be accepted under the warranty if
unauthorised intervention (or action that has not
been explicitly approved by us the manufacturer)
has been carried out. In addition, the goods must
be paid for within the specified payment time-
frame.
3.4 Limitation of liability
SOLARFOCUS GmbH accepts no liability for injury or
material damage resulting from:
–Failure to observe the instructions in this manual.
–Use of the product for any purpose other than for
its intended use.
–Deployment of unqualified personnel.
–Use of non-approved spare parts.
–Technical modification of the product by the sys-
tem operator.
4 Product information
4.1 Proper use
The air source heat pump vampair may only be instal-
led in closed hot water heating systems and serves
for building heating and domestic hot water heating.
4.2 Product description
The air source heat pump vampair is a compact air
source heat pump for outdoor installation. As stan-
dard, it has a cooling function which extracts heat
from the heating surfaces in the living area (under-
floor heating, wall heating) and cools it by reversing
the circulation.
vampair works with inverter technology and Enhan-
ced Vaporized Injection > 7. The defrosting of the eva-
porator is done by circulation reversal.
Rear side (intake grille)
Abb. 2-1
Front side (soundproofing slats)
Abb. 2-20:View K 08, K 10
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4.3 Spare parts
For repairs use only original spare parts or parts
approved by the manufacturer (e.g. standard parts).
The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for
damage caused by spare parts not authorised by the
manufacturer.
4.4 Type plate
The type plate is attached to the cover 1(remove
cover 2).
Abb. 2-3: Type plate position
4.5 CE declaration of conformity
This product complies with European directives and
complementary international requirements.
Conformity is verified with the CE marking, the
declaration of conformity is with the manufacturer.
4.6 Safety devices
Overtemperature reset (OTR)
The overtemperature reset (OTR) is a safety device
that prevents overheating of the electric heating ele-
ment > 8 (optional accessory).
Functioning: The OTR stops the heating element at a
temperature of ~85°C.
►Resetting the overtemperature reset (after
tripping) > 34
Safety valve (to protect against excess pressure
in the system)
The safety valve 1is a safety device for protecting
against overpressure in the water circuit of the hea-
ting system.
Functioning: The valve opens when the system pres-
sure exceeds 3 bar. Water/steam are discharged into
an open drain via a blow-off line, which avoids con-
sequential damage to the heating system com-
ponents. The safety valve is closed during normal
operation.
The safety valve is not included and must be installed
by the customer.
Abb. 2-4_Safety valve integrated into safety group.
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4.7 Functional components
vampair K 08 and K10
The fan 2sucks the ambient air (outside air) through
the evaporator 3and blows it out through the sound-
proofing slats 1.
The condensate formed during defrosting of the eva-
porator is discharged through the outlet 8.
Abb. 2-5
1 Soundproofing slats
2 Fan
3 Evaporators
4 Intake grille
5 Terminal area (electrical connection terminals)
6 Overtemperature reset (OTR) [1]
7 Outside temperature sensor
8 Condensate drain
[1] Only when using electric heating element (optional accessory)
4.8 Principle of operation
The function of a heat pump is similar to that of a ref-
rigerator from a technical standpoint, but reversed.
The refrigerator extracts heat from the food to be coo-
led and releases it to the room air.
The heat pump vampair withdraws heat from the out-
side air and delivers it to the heating system.
Four processes are decisive in the cooling circuit of
the heat pump:
Evaporation
The evaporator 2takes the circulating refrigerant
energy from air and changes its state from liquid to
gaseous.
Compression
In an electrically driven scroll compressor 3, the
gaseous refrigerant is heated by compression.
Liquefaction (condensation)
The absorbed thermal energy is delivered to the hea-
ting system. The gaseous refrigerant is cooled in the
condenser (plate heat exchanger) and liquefied again
4.
Expansion
The pressure of the liquid refrigerant is reduced, resul-
ting in partial evaporation. The result is a mixture of
liquid and gaseous refrigerant (= wet steam). The ref-
rigerant cools down.
1 Energy from outside air
2 Evaporators
3 Scroll compressor
4 Condenser
5 Discharge of heating heat
6 Expansion valve
7 Economizer-heat exchanger (for Enhanced
Vaporized Injection)
8 Enhanced Vaporized Injection
4.9 Innovative technologies
Inverter technology
The scroll compressor not only works in on/off mode,
but is operated with output control (modulating, accor-
ding to the current power requirement).
Advantage:
–Precise power adjustment.
–Increased efficiency through reduced pulsing.
–Quieter operation on average due to reduced
speed in the partial load range.
–Reduction of the power of secondary drives (fan,
primary circuit pump).
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Enhanced Vaporized Injection
In the scroll compressor, wet steam is injected from
the economizer heat exchanger for cooling.
Enhanced Vaporized Injection increases efficiency,
while the power requirement is reduced at the same
time. Thus higher flow temperatures and higher
heating output (especially at low outside tempe-
ratures) are possible. The compression temperature
decreases, increasing the life expectancy of the
compressor.
4.10 Smart Grid Ready
The SG-Ready label is a label for heat pumps, the
controller of which meet the conditions for inclusion in
a future, intelligent power grid (smart grid = SG).
Purpose of this function: Load balancing in the elec-
tricity networks of the energy supply companies
(ESCs).
The technique: The energy supply company sends
signals to the heat pump control (by means of a so-
called ripple control receiver) and can thus influence
the operating mode of the heat pump within a defined
range.
This means:
–At peak loads, the heat pump can be switched off.
–Surplus electricity can be converted into thermal
energy and stored in the DHW tank or the heating
circuit (e.g. screed of the underfloor heating sys-
tem).
Electricity supplier lock
The ESC may switch off the heat pump for a maxi-
mum of 2 hours (depending on the tariff, up to 3 times
a day) and grants the consumer a reduced rate in
return.
Smart Grid
The ESC cannot switch off the heat pump temporarily
only when needed, but there are four defined ope-
rating modes in the heat pump control, which the
ESC may trigger depending on the power grid load
condition:
Operating state 1 - shut down
–The heat pump is switched off by the ESC (for a
maximum of 2 hours, equivalent to the current
ESC lock).
Operating state 2 - normal operation
–The control operates in accordance with the
required temperatures set by the system operator
with regard to room heating and DHW tank
charging.
Operating state 3 - start-up recommendation
–The DHW tank is charged to its required tem-
perature (if the required temperature has not yet
been reached).
–The heating circuit is activated [1]. The required
flow temperature is increased by an adjustable
value (can be defined for each heating circuit).
[1] if possible due to the settings, e.g. ambient switch off tem-
perature is not reached, ....
Operating state 4 - startup command
–In this operating state it is possible to set whether
only the compressor or the compressor and the
electric heating element are activated.
–The DHW tank is charged (within the release
times) by an adjustable value above the required
temperature.
–The inside setpoint temperature is increased by
an adjustable value (can be defined for each hea-
ting circuit).
The screens with the corresponding setting
parameters are located in the Service Menu |Smart
Grid button. To enter the service menu of the control,
a qualified personnel code must be entered.
4.11 Accessories
Electric heating element
–Optional accessories, Art. 25200
–Depending on the type of connection, the electric
heating element achieves an output of 3, 6 or 9
kW.
–Installation on flow (primary circuit).
–An overtemperature reset (OTR) and contactor
are pre-installed in the heat pump as standard.
–Further information Please refer to the installation
manual of the heat pump.
Abb. 2-6: Electric heating element mounted
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Lifting aid
–Optional accessories, Art. 25300
–To carry, lift and move the heat pump
–4-piece
Abb. 2-7
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4.12 Technical specifications
vampair K 08 K 10 K 12 K 15
Recommended building heating load [1] [kW] 5.7 7.8 9.4 15
SCOP, moderate climate W35/W55 (EN 14825) 4.2/3.4 4.73/3.8 4.4/3.4 4.95/3.85
ηs seasonal room heating energy efficiency, moderate cli-
mate 35 / 55°C [%] 165/133 186/149 173/133 195/151
Energy data
Energy efficiency class, moderate climate W35/W55 A++ /
A++ A++ / A++ A++ / A++ A++ / A++
Energy efficiency class incl. control, moderate climate
W35/W55
A++ /
A++
A+++ /
A+++
A++ /
A++
A+++ /
A+++
Heat output
Max. heat output for OT -7/W35 [kW] 5.7 7.5 10.0 14.7
Max. heat output for OT -10/W35 [kW] 5.3 7.0 9.4 13.7
Heat output for OT10/W35 [kW] 4.57 6.09 6.46 11.56
Heat output for OT7/W35 (EN 14511) @5K [kW] 4.29 6.19 6.06 11.98
Heat output for OT2/W35 [kW] 3.94 5.47 7.31 9.46
Heat output for OT -7/W35 [kW] 5.68 5.83 10.08 11.26
Heat output for OT7/W55 [kW] 4.41 6.36 6.0 11.58
Cooling capacity
Max. cooling capacity OT35/W18 [kW] 5 6 10 15
Max. cooling capacity OT35/W7 [2] [kW] 4 5 8 13
Power consumption
Fan power consumption max. [W] 35 81 60 170
Power consumption for OT10/W35 [kW] 0.86 1.13 1.2 2.1
Power consumption for OT7/W35 (EN 14511) [kW] 0.88 1.24 1.2 2.4
Power consumption for OT2/W35 [kW] 0.95 1.25 1.7 2.1
Power consumption for OT -7/W35 [kW] 1.8 1.66 3.15 3.29
Power consumption for OT7/W55 [kW] 1.4 1.92 1.8 3.41
Coefficients of Performance
Coefficient of Performance COP at OT10/W35 5.3 5.4 5.4 5.5
COP coefficient of performance at OT7/W35 (EN 14511) 4.83 4.97 5.0 5.0
Coefficient of Performance COP at OT2/W35 4.15 4.37 4.2 4.49
COP Coefficient of Performance at OT -7/W35 3.16 3.51 3.2 3.42
COP Coefficient of Performance at OT7/W55 3.17 3.32 3.3 3.4
Sound data
Sound power level (EN 12102) [dB(A)] 45 50 48 55.7
Sound pressure level at 5 m distance, in free field Silent Mode [dB(A)] 18 21.7 22 22
Sound pressure level at 3 m distance, set up in the open
Silent Mode [dB(A)] 25.5 29.2 29.5 29.5
Sound pressure level at 5 m distance, set up in the open
Silent Mode [dB(A)] 21 24.7 25 25
Sound pressure level at 4 m distance, set up against a wall
Silent Mode [dB(A)] 26 29.7 30 30
Sound power level max. (day/silent) [dB(A)/
dB(A)] 46 / 43 54 / 47 50 / 47 63 / 47
Cooling circuit
Refrigerant
Refrigerant fill level [kg] R410A R410A R410A R410A
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vampair K 08 K 10 K 12 K 15
GWP (according to EN 378), kg CO2 equivalent per kg [kg/kg] 4.78 4.78 6.7 6.7
CO2 equivalent [t] 9.98 9.98 13.99 13.99
Condenser material 1.4401/Cu
Operating limits
Operating limit outside air min. [°C] -22
Operating limit outside air max. [°C] 35°C
Operating limit heat-side air min. [°C] 26°C
Operating limit heat-side air max. [°C] 65°C
Operating limit outside air at W60 [°C] -22°C
Operating limit outside air at W65 [°C] -5
Water hardness [°dH] 4 – 8.5
pH value 7.5 – 9
Conductivity [μS/cm] 10 – 500
Free chlorine [mg/l] < 0.5
Electrical data
Protection type (IP) IP X4
- 1-phase version (K 08.1, K 10.1, K 12.1, K 15.1)
Number of compressors 1 -
Compressor connection ~230V, 50 Hz,
5,5kW -
Control connection [A] ~230 V 50Hz -
Compressor fuse [A] 25 -
Control fuse [A] 10 -
Starting current [A] 15 -
- 3-phase version (K 08.3, K 10.3, K 12.3, K 15.3)
Number of compressors 1
Compressor connection ~400V, 50 Hz;
5,5kW
~400V, 50 Hz;
8kW
Control connection ~230 V, 50Hz
Auxiliary heating power consumption max. [kW] 3 / 6 / 9
Auxiliary heating connection ~400V, 50Hz
Compressor fuse [A] 13 16
Control fuse [A] 10 10
Auxiliary heating fuse [A] 13 13
Starting current [A] 6.5 8
Dimensions
Height [mm] 1090 1325
Width [mm] 1580 1580
Depth [mm] 870 920
Weight
Weight (including packaging) [kg] 348 373
401
426
Connections
Connection for heating flow/return ["] G 5/4" OT
Flow rates
Air flow rate [m³/h] 1300 2900 2000 4400
Min. heating volume flow rate [l/h] 520 520 800 800
Min. heating volume flow rate for defrosting and com-
missioning[3] [l/h] 1560 1560 2500 2500
Heating volume flow rate, at OT7/W35 and 5 K [l/h] 1080 1080 2080 2080

[1] At standard outside temperature -14°C, heating limit temperature 15°C, flow 35°C/return 28°C, taking into account 5% share of peak load
heat generator (without domestic hot water)
[2] With expansion set low-temperature cooling
[3] If this volume flow is not achieved via the heat pump's plate heat exchanger (=heating volume flow), commissioning is not possible.
4.13 Dimensions
4.14 System Overview
vampair with heating circuit and DHW tank
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5 Use and operation
5 Use and operation
Touch display for operation
When the display is supplied with power, the ecomana-
ger-touch control starts. The control is started up to
show the main screen.
iOperate the touch display with your fingers,
do not use any hard or pointed objects.
If no inputs are made for 5 minutes (factory setting),
the display will switch to standby mode.
Tapping the display again restarts the display with the
main screen.
Buffer battery in operating element
A replaceable buffer batter (CR2032) ensures that
data (time, settings) are retained in the operating ele-
ment when the power supply is switched off.
5.1 Main screen of the control
Abb. 2-8: Main screen
1 Software version for control
2 Outside temperature
3 Power (speed of the compressor)
4 Operating mode
5 Flow temperature of the heat pump
6 Status line
Tapping the main screen changes to the Selection
menu> 13
5.2 Operating mode
STOP
Heat pump and electric heating element are switched
off. No heating requirements of the connected devi-
ces are fulfilled.
iFrost protection function is guaranteed. If the
outside temperature falls below +2°C (factory
setting), the primary circuit circulation pump
and, if necessary, the compressor (or electric
heating element) are switched on.
START
After pressing the START button, the heat pump is
ready for operation, and is able to fulfil heating
requests from the connected devices. The heat pump
goes into standby status as soon as a heating
request is fulfilled, or the time release >5.4.3
Blocking times for electric heating element/heat
pump > 14 is no longer available.
electric heating element only
The heat pump is switched off. Heating requests are
met by the electric heating element. Usage: For
exceptional situations, e.g. in case of a compressor
operating fault.
Automatic defrost
At temperatures below 5°C, the water contained in
the outside air settles on the evaporator of the heat
pump in the form of frost and ice.
The defrost is automatically triggered by the control at
regular intervals by heat is supplied to the evaporator
by circulatory reversal.
5.3 Selection menu
Abb. 2-9:Selection menu
1 Customer menu > 14
2 Heating circuit > 18
3 Domestic hot water heating > 23
4 Weatherman function (optional)> 31
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5.4 Customer menu
Abb. 2-10
1 Electricity supplier lock > 14
2 Night-time reduction > 14
3 Blocking times for electric heating ele-
ment/heat pump > 14
4 User lock > 15
5 Message log [1]: Recording of alarm and noti-
fication messages > 15
6 Operating hour counter > 15
7 Manual operation > 16
8 Qualified personnel menu > 16
9vampair Status
10 Photovoltaics (optional)
[1] Button is only visible if a message is active.
5.4.1 Electricity supplier lock
Some electricity supply companies (ESCs) are gran-
ting discounted electricity rates for heat pumps. For
this they reserve the right to interrupt the delivery of
electricity at certain times.
Two ways for the controller to recognise these sche-
duled power cuts as being proper (and thus not inter-
preted as an operating fault):
–By the electrical ESC-lock signal (in case of doubt
ask your electrician)
–By recording on the ESC lock screen
If the ESC's electrical lock signal is not available,
enter the blocking times announced by the ESC in
this screen:
Abb. 2-11
!CAUTION Before activating the blocking
times, the screed drying must be completed.
Failure to do so may damage the screed.
5.4.2 Night-time reduction
This function is used for possible noise reduction
during the night-time hours. This is done by limiting
the fan 1and/or compressor speed 2.
Abb. 2-12
iPlease note that the power restriction of the
heat pump may increase the consumption
during auxiliary heating (e.g. electric heating
element).
!CAUTION - Attention: Before activating the
reduction, the screed drying must be com-
pleted.
5.4.3 Blocking times for electric heating ele-
ment/heat pump
Function: The electric heating element and/or the
heat pump can be locked in desired time ranges (e.g.
to give priority to other energy source such as solar
system, log wood boiler, ...).
Abb. 2-13
Blocking time in effect for:
–Electric heating element
–Heat pump
–Electric heating element and heat pump
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5.4.4 User lock
Abb. 2-14
The function serves as protection against unaut-
horised modification of the control parameters. When
the user lock is active, the parameters of the indi-
vidual screens are displayed but cannot be changed.
The active user lock is indicated by the padlock icon 1
on the screens.
User lock screen
Abb. 2-15
Enter the password 2
To define a new password (maximum 20 characters).
Password 3
The currently valid password is displayed.
User lock 4
Off: The user lock is switched off.
On: Switches on the user lock function. If the display
is not touched for one minute, the user lock is active
in the screens.
Password reset 5
The current password is reset to the value solarfocus.
Adopt as new password 6
Enter a new password in the input field and press the
button. Note on screen keyboard: Confirm input with
the button.
5.4.5 Message log
Abb. 2-16
The messages displayed on the control are recorded
here, with the time that it began and ended. The mes-
sage with the highest priority is highlighted in red, ack-
nowledged messages are highlighted in green.
Press the 2button to quit messages. Button 1opens
the power failure log.
Possible messages > 33
5.4.6 Operating hour counter
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5.4.7 Manual operation
Function: Test (correct wiring, function) of the indi-
vidual components possible, such as electric heating
element, primary circuit pump, fan.
iUse this screen only for commissioning and
service work by qualified personnel.
Abb. 2-18
5.4.8 Qualified personnel menu
Abb. 2-19
1 Service menu > 16
2 IP-VNC (IP address of the control) > 16
3 Sending emails > 16
4 mySOLARFOCUS app > 28
5 Language selection > 17
6 Date and time > 18
5.4.8.1 Service menu
In the Service menu there are technical (factory pre-
defined) settings. These can only be accessed by
qualified personnel (code input required).
5.4.8.2 IP-VNC
The IP address must be must be entered in order to
operate the control via the internet.
The following control functions require internet acces-
sibility.
–Remote access to the control > 30
–mySOLARFOCUS app > 28
–Weatherman function > 31
–Sending emails > 16
–Photovoltaic self-consumption optimisation (see
manual DR-9960)
Hardware
A cable connection is required on site for connecting
the control to the router. Use the Ethernet socket
(type RJ45) on the rear of the control panel (Touch
display).
IP configuration screen
►To access the IP-VNC icon, select the following
in the control
–Selection menu screen
–Customer menu screen
–
Qualified personnel button
►Enter the data for your router. Recommended
process:
–Select DHCPON.
ÄThe IP address is determined automatically.
–Select the DHCP OFF + Adopt button.
–The IP address must be unique in each Ethernet
network and is dependent on the other network
components (PC, modem/router, etc.).
–Recommendation: Set a fixed IP address
(=DHCP OFF), i.e. the control has a constant IP
address.
5.4.8.3 Sending emails
Function: The ecomanager-touch control automatically
sends status emails and alarm e-mails (to stored
addresses) if required.
Status email: An automatic email (e.g. sent daily) pro-
vides information on the current heat pump status.
Alarm email: a message is sent when a fault occurs.
iInstallation and configuration of this function
must be performed by the customer (i.e. not
included in the commissioning, service and
support activities).
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Abb. 2-20
Outgoing mail server 1
Enter the access data for the e-mail server you use.
Abb. 2-21
Use SSL: Select if the e-mail server uses a TLS/SSL
encryption protocol.
Address book 2
A maximum of 10 contacts can be added. If there are
several addresses for a contact, these should be
comma-separated.
Write e-mail 3
Used to manually send emails. The recipient’s
address can be selected from the address book using
To and CC or manually entered in the recipient line.
Alarm test 4
Used to test the email settings. Pressing the button
sends an email to the recipient status email.
Send alarm email 5
Activates/deactivates the automatic sending of alarm
emails. The sending of status emails is not affected
by this.
Alarm configuration 6
Settings for the alarm emails to be sent automatically.
Abb. 2-22
Alarm subject: is used for all alarm emails and status
emails, therefore it should be as meaningful as pos-
sible (e.g. system type / name of system operator; 40
characters available).
Alarm groups: For prioritisation of the alarm mes-
sages (e.g. Alarm group 1 receives all messages,
Alarm group 2 receives only operationally-relevant
messages, such as information on faults).
Status email: Set the time at which the status email is
sent. The automatically generated content of the sta-
tus email is:
–Current status of the heating system
–Fault present, and which
Alarm selection: This is where you define which alarm
group is notified of which event.
5.4.8.4 mySOLARFOCUS app
Pressing the button displays the screen with infor-
mation relating to online registration for the
mySOLARFOCUS app (serial number, PIN,status,
etc.) > Abb. 2-41, > 28
Detailed information about using the
mySOLARFOCUS app > 28
5.4.8.5 Language selection
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5.4.8.6 Date and time
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Switchover from summer/winter time takes place
automatically when the Switchover Summer-Winter 1
parameter has the value Europe. Switchover takes
place on the last Sunday of the months of March and
October. If America is set, the clock is changed to
summer time on the first Sunday in April.
6 Heating circuit
Abb. 2-25
1 Outside temperature
2 Average outside temperature
3 Room temperature (optional)
4 Temperature of the energy source (e.g.buffer
tank)
5 Flow temperature of the heating circuit
6 Position of the heating circuit mixing valve
0 % - the mixer is closed, the heating circuit is supplied
from the heating circuit return.100% - the mixer is open,
the heating circuit is supplied from the flow.
7 Info line: Heating request (Yes/No) to the
energy source
8 Status line of the heating circuit
9 Heating circuit settings > 19
10 Display of the heating circuit operating mode
set on the optional room temperature con-
troller (Art. no. 6160)
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6.1 Heating circuit settings
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1 Heating circuit operating mode > 19
2 Room settings
(Button is only visible when the Room effect parameter is
set to On or Sliding;this can be found in the Qualified per-
sonnel system parameters)
3 General settings > 20
4 Heating curve > 20
5 Cooling mode > 22
6.1.1 Heating circuit operating mode
iIn the case of heat pumps, the heating circuit
should only be operated in pure heating
mode without reduced mode.
This ensures a steady power request to the
heat pump, which can thus be operated at the
optimum operating point and at the lowest
noise emissions.
In contrast, alternating heating and reduced
mode results in larger power requests when
changing on the heat pump. To compensate
for the power deficit, it may result in the elec-
tric heating element being switched on and/or
subsequently to increased noise demand.
Heating mode
The heating circuit pump is activated. A shutdown
occurs whenever
–the ambient switch off temperature for heating
mode is reached.
–a room temperature sensor is used and where
inside setpoint temperature for heating mode has
been reached.
The heating circuit is supplied with the calculated
required flow temperature > Abb. 2-27.
Reduced mode
Heating circuit pump is activated. A shutdown occurs
whenever
–the ambient switch off temperature for reduced
mode is reached.
–a room temperature sensor is used and where
inside setpoint temperature for reduced mode has
been reached.
The heating circuit is supplied with the reduced tem-
perature, i.e. calculated required flow temperature
minus reduction;> Abb. 2-27
Time switch
In this operating mode, the timed switch-over bet-
ween Heating mode and Reduced mode is defined.
You can enter the times for heating mode Daily or By
block.
Usage example: Heating mode should be active
during the day, but be changed to Reduced mode at
night.
Switch off heating circuit
The heating circuit pump and heating circuit mixing
valve are switched off. The anti-freeze function for the
heating circuit is enabled (i.e. the heating circuit
pump is switched on whenever the outside tem-
perature drops below the anti-freeze temperature).
Holiday mode
Holiday mode deactivates the active operating mode
for the entered duration.
activates the frost protection mode for the hea-
ting circuit for the duration of the holiday.
activates the reduced mode for the heating cir-
cuit for the duration of the holiday.
This icon indicates activated holiday mode in
the Heating circuit screen.
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6.1.2 General settings
Ambient switch off temperature
If the outside temperature exceeds the value set
here, the heating circuit pump is switched off and the
heating circuit mixing valve closes.
Ambient switch off temperature for heating mode:
18°C
Ambient switch off temperature for reduced mode:
5°C
iThis means: the heating circuit is normally
automatically switched off during the summer
month due to the outdoor temperature.
You can also switch the heating circuit off
manually (=operating mode: Switch off hea-
ting circuit).
Anti-freeze temperature
If the outside temperature drops below the value set
here, the heating circuit pump is switched on.
Buffer difference
The heat pump starts when the tank temperature top
falls below the required flow temperature minus the
buffer difference.
Example:
- Current required flow temperature = 50°C
- Buffer difference = 5°C
The heat pump starts as soon as the tank tem-
perature top < 45°C.
A negative buffer difference value is added, i.e. the
heat pump is switched on sooner.
Example:
- Current required flow temperature = 50°C
- Buffer difference = - 5°C
The heat pump starts as soon as the tank tem-
perature top < 55°C.
Outside temperature delay
The delay set here is used to determine an average
value for the outside temperature (= Average outside
temperature).
The heating circuit pump switches on if the Average
and the Current outside temperature fall below the
ambient switch off temperature (within the heating
period), or below the reduced mode ambient switch
off temperature (outside the heating period).
The heating circuit pump switches off again as soon
as the current outside temperature rises above the
value of the ambient switch off temperature.
Heating circuit name
The heating circuit can be given an individual name.
6.1.3 Heating curve
The heating circuit flow temperature is controlled by
the heating circuit operating mode > 6.1.1 and by the
outside temperature. The heating curve represents
the relationship between these two temperatures. I.e.
the control uses the outside temperature to calculate
the temperature (=calculated required flow tem-
perature) with which the heating circuit is supplied.
In heating mode the heating curve for heating mode 4
(red) is used.
In reduced mode the heating curve for reduced mode
5(= heating curve for heating mode minus reduction)
is used.
The heating curve must be adapted to suit each buil-
ding and its heating system.
2-point heating curve
Abb. 2-27
1 Maximum heating circuit flow temperature[1]
2 Calculated required flow temperature
3 Reduction (the value by which the reduced
temperature is lower than the heating tem-
perature)
4 Heating curve for heating mode (shown in red)
5 Heating curve for reduced mode (blue)
6 Minimum heating circuit flow temperature[1]
7 Flow temperature at outside temperature -
15°C
8 Flow temperature at outside temperature
+15°C
!1) CAUTION - This temperature is system-spe-
cific and must be agreed with the heating engi-
neer. Only to be set by qualified personnel.
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