Tricorpower SR658 User manual

Operation Manual of Solar Controller
SR658for Split Solar System
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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............................................................................................................. 12
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 with1collectorfiled, 2tanks 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, 2tanks, pump -logic control...................... 21
System 6: Solar system with 1 collector field, 1 tank, valve logic control......................... 22
System 7: Solar system with east/west collector fields, 1 tank.......................................... 23
System 8: Solar system with east/west collector field, valvelogiccontrol, loading in layers
..................................................................................................................................................... 24
System 9: Solar system with east/west collector fields, 2 tanks, valve logic control ...... 25
System 10: Solar system with east/west collector fields, 1 tank, loading the heating return

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System 11: Solar system with1 collector field,1tank, loading the heating return............. 28
System 12: Solar system with1 collector field, 2 tanks, valvelogic, heating return loading
..................................................................................................................................................... 29
System 13: Solar system with 1collector field, 2 tanks, thermal energy transferring ..... 30
System 14: Solar system with 1 collector field, swimming pool heating........................... 31
System 15: Solar system with 1 collector field, heat exchanger and swimming pool
heating ........................................................................................................................................ 32
System 16: Solar system with 1 collector field,1 tank, swimming pool, valve and heat
exchanger control ..................................................................................................................... 34
System 17: System with 1 tank and solid fuel boiler ........................................................... 36
System 18: System with 2 tanks, thermal energy transferring and solid fuel boiler ....... 37
System 19: System with 1 tank, heating return and solid fuel boiler................................. 38
4.3 Commissioning ................................................................................................................... 39
5. Functions and options.......................................................................................................... 39
5.1Overview of menu structure............................................................................................... 39
5.2 Menu operation description .............................................................................................. 40
5.3 Check value......................................................................................................................... 40
5.4 Quick trigger function of back-up heating and circuit pump......................................... 41
6. Menu function and parameter set (for user) ..................................................................... 41
（1）Date(Time/ Date set) ...................................................................................................... 41
（2）THET Timed back-up heating ....................................................................................... 42
（3）CIRC DHWcircuit pump controlled by temperature in three time - sections / flow
switcher ...................................................................................................................................... 47
7. Function operation and parameter setting (expertise) .................................................... 52
（4）PRSWD password .......................................................................................................... 52
（5）SYS system selection .................................................................................................... 53
（6）（7）LOAD/LOAD2 Tank heating set............................................................................ 54
（8）（9）COL/COL2 Collector function ............................................................................... 56
（10）PINTV Swimming pool function.................................................................................. 63
（11）PUMP Pump control mode.......................................................................................... 64
（12）LLOGI Tank priority logic ............................................................................................. 67

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（13）COOL Cooling function ................................................................................................ 71
（14）HEATX Energy exchange between tanks................................................................. 75
（15）RPH Heating return pipe preheat............................................................................... 77
（16）DLHTX Thermal energy transferring between 2 tanks ........................................... 78
（17）EXHX External heat exchanger control function...................................................... 80
（18）SFB Solid fuel boiler function...................................................................................... 82
（19）AUXAuxiliaryfunctions.................................................................................................. 85
（20）MAN Manual mode....................................................................................................... 89
（21）BLPR Block protection function.................................................................................. 90
（22）OTDI Thermal disinfection function............................................................................ 91
（23）OPARR Parallel relay................................................................................................... 92
（24）OHQMHeat quantity measurement ........................................................................... 94
（25）FS Flow meter selection and flow monitor................................................................ 96
（26）UNIT Unit switch ........................................................................................................... 98
（27）OSDC（SD card）....................................................................................................... 99
（28）RET Reset ................................................................................................................... 101
（29）PASS Password set ................................................................................................... 102
7. Holiday function .................................................................................................................. 103
8. Software of controller update............................................................................................ 103
9. Protection function.............................................................................................................. 105
9.1 Screen protection ............................................................................................................. 105
9.2 Trouble protection............................................................................................................. 105
9.3 Trouble checking .............................................................................................................. 105
10. Quality Guarantee .............................................................................................................111
11. Accessories ........................................................................................................................111

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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 operation 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 ensure
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 above-mentioned. Moreover, we do not take over liability for patent
infringements or infringements – occurring relating to 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 accidentally placed into

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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
LEDindicatorlamp
Controller is operated with the 5 buttons besides the screen
“ " holiday button
“SET” button: confirm / selection
“↑” upwards button: increase the value
“↓” downwards button: reduce the value
“ESC" button return/ exit: return to the 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 LEM +
Running of collector emergency
shutdown function CEM
Running of collector cooling
function CMAX
Running of tank cooling function OSTC
Running of system cooling
function OSYC
Activating of anti-freezing
function
Running of anti-freezing function CFRO +
Activating of collector minimum
temperature function CMIN
Error of temperature sensor T ----
Error of flow sensor L/M ---- +
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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 flow meter
3 * Variable frequency PWM outputs for the speed control of the high efficiency pump
Data saved on the TF card (Micro SD)

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19 systems for choose
2.2 Delivery list
1 * SR658 controller
1 * user manual
2 * screws 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 flow meter(FRT)
Output：3* Electromagnetic relay, Max. current 1A
3* Semiconductor repay, Max. current1A
1* low voltagerelay(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-structure), balance and diagnostics
Power supply:100…240V ~ (50…60Hz)
Rated impulse voltage:：2.5KV
Data interface : TF (Micro SD)
Housing：Plastic ABS
Mounting：Wall mounting
Indication / Display: System-Monitoring-Display, for visualization of the systems, LED
display, and background illumination
Operation: 5 push buttons at the front cover
Protection type: IP41
Protection class: I
Ambient temperature: 0 ... 40 °C
Dimensions: 208*158*43mm

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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)
Communication port 485：ELA485, for remote control communication( function not available
now)
FRT：For Rotary blade electronic flow meter
VFS：ForGrundfos 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.
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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
OutputR4: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

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R4, R5 terminals for 3-ways valve / pump connection
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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)
Connection with high efficiency pump

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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
Signalwire3 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 (PWM2 or PWM3) 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.
”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 TFcard. 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.

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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.
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Sensor Description Relay Description
T1 Temperature of collector R1 Solar circulation pump
T2 Temperature of tank base HR Back-up heating
T3 Temperature of tank upper
(optional one)
T6 Optional free sensor,
undefined(optional)
T7 Temperature for thermal
energy measurement
(optional one)
Auxiliary functions
Function
code
Function description Sensor Relay output
CIRC DHW circulation (controlled by
temperature or flow impulse)
T5/flow switcher
(connected on T5 port)
R2
SFB Solid fuel boiler T0 R3
OHDP Thermal transfer -by external
radiator
R4
TIMER Timer function R5

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OPARR Parallel relay R2/R3/R4/R5
optional
AH Thermostat function T2/T3/T4optional R5
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
T1 Temperature of collector R1 Solar circulation pump
T2 Temperature of tank base R4 1. Valve of solar circuit
T3 Temperature of tank upper
(optional one)
HR Back-up heating
T6 Return sensor(for thermal
energy measurement)
T7 Flow sensor(for thermal
energy measurement)

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Auxiliary functions
Function
code
Function description Sensor Relay output
CIRC DHW circulation (controlled by
temperature or flow impulse)
T5/flow switcher
(connected on T5 port)
R2
SFB Solid fuel boiler T0 R3
OHDP Thermal transfer -by external
radiator
R5
TIMER Timer function R5
OPARR Parallel relay R2/R3/R5
optional
AH Thermostat function T2/T3/T4 optional R5
System 3: Solar system with1collectorfiled, 2tanks and thermal energy transferring
between 2 tanks
Description:
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor T1 andtank1
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 betweenT3and T4 temperature.）
Please refer the Paragraph 7.14 of "HEATX Energy exchange between tanks"

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Sensor Description Relay Description
T1 Temperature of collector R1 Solar circulation pump
T2 Temperature of tank 1 base R2 Pump for thermal transfer
between tank
T3 Temperature of tank 1 upper
(optional one)
HR Back-up heating
T4 Temperature of tank 2
T6 Return sensor(for thermal
energy measurement)
T7 Flow sensor(for thermal energy
measurement)
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Auxiliary functions
Function
code
Function description Sensor Relay output
CIRC DHW circulation (controlled by
temperature or flow impulse)
T5/flow switcher
(connected on T5 port)
R4
SFB Solid fuel boiler T0 R3
OHDP Thermal transfer -by external
radiator
R5
TIMER Timer function R5
OPARR Parallel relay R3/R4/R5
optional
AH Thermostat function T2/T3/T4/T6 optional R5
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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 T4is 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.
Please refer the Paragraph 7.17of "EXHX external heat exchanger"