Vaillant myVAILLANT connect User manual

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myVAILLANT connect
VR 940f
myVAILLANT
0020328020_03 - 15.03.2023
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0020328020_03 Installation instructions 3
Installation instructions
1 Safety
1.1 Intended use
In the event of inappropriate or
improper use, damage to the
product and other property may
arise.
The product is used to control
your heating installation. The
Wi-Fi gateway is connected to
your router via WLAN, and es-
tablishes an Internet connection
for the heating installation.
Intended use includes the fol-
lowing:
–observance of accompanying
operating, installation and
maintenance instructions for
the product and any other
system components
–installing and setting up the
product in accordance with
the product and system ap-
proval
–compliance with all inspection
and maintenance conditions
listed in the instructions.
Intended use also covers in-
stallation in accordance with the
IP rating.
This product can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilit-
ies or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product
in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children
must not play with the product.
Cleaning and user maintenance
work must not be carried out by
children unless they are super-
vised.
Using the product with a power
supply unit cable other than the
one supplied or the connection
cable for connecting directly
to the heat generator is con-
sidered to be improper use.
Any other use that is not spe-
cified in these instructions, or
use beyond that specified in this
document, shall be considered
improper use. Any direct com-
mercial or industrial use is also
deemed to be improper.
Caution.
Improper use of any kind is
prohibited.
1.2 Danger caused by
improper operation
Improper operation may present
a danger to you and others, and
cause material damage.
▶Carefully read the enclosed
instructions and all other ap-
plicable documents, particu-
larly the "Safety" section and
the warnings.

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▶As the end user, you should
only carry out those activities
for which these instructions
provide instructions and that
are not marked with the
symbol.
1.3 Safety warning –Power
supply unit
Condition: The product is in-
stalled with the supplied power
supply unit.
▶Only use the power supply
unit indoors.
▶Do not operate the power
supply unit in wet environ-
ments or in the rain.
▶If the power supply unit has
visible damage or is defect-
ive, you must not operate it.
▶Keep the power supply unit,
its individual parts and the
packaging material away from
children.
▶Only connect the power sup-
ply unit if the mains voltage
for the plug socket matches
the information on the data
plate.
▶Only connect the power sup-
ply unit to an easily access-
ible plug socket so that you
can disconnect the power
supply unit quickly from the
power grid in the event of a
fault.
▶The power supply unit heats
up during operation. Do not
cover the power supply unit
with objects, and ensure that
it is sufficiently ventilated.
▶The outer connection cable
on the power supply unit can-
not be replaced. If the con-
nection cable becomes dam-
aged, the entire power supply
unit must be scrapped.
1.4 -- Safety/regulations
Note the following information
when work is required on the
heat generator's electronics
box:
1.4.1 Risk of death from
electric shock
There is a risk of death from
electric shock if you touch live
components.
Before commencing work on
the product:
▶Unplug the mains plug.
▶Or disconnect the product
from the power supply by
switching off all power sup-
plies (electrical partition with a
contact gap of at least 3 mm,
e.g. fuse or circuit breaker).
▶Secure against being
switched back on again.
▶Wait for at least 3 minutes un-
til the capacitors have dis-
charged.
▶Check that there is no
voltage.

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1.4.2 Risk of material damage
caused by frost
▶Do not install the product in
rooms prone to frost.
1.4.3 Risk of material damage
caused by using an
unsuitable tool
▶Use the correct tool.
1.4.4 Regulations (directives,
laws, standards)
▶Observe the national regula-
tions, standards, directives,
ordinances and laws.

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2 Notes on the
documentation
2.1 Observing other applicable
documents
▶You must observe all the operating and
installation instructions included with the
system components.
▶Observe the country-specific notes in
the Country Specifics appendix.
2.2 Storing documents
▶Pass these instructions and all other
applicable documents on to the end
user.
2.3 Validity of the instructions
These instructions apply only to:
Product Article number Gateway part
numbers
VR 940f 0010037346 0020292012
3 Product description
3.1 CE marking
The CE marking shows that the products
comply with the basic requirements of the
applicable directives as stated on the de-
claration of conformity.
The manufacturer hereby declares that the
type of radio equipment that is described
in these instructions complies with Direct-
ive 2014/53/EU. The complete text for the
EU Declaration of Conformity is available
at: http://www.vaillant-group.com/doc/doc-
radio-equipment-directive/.
3.2 Recycling and disposal
Validity: Except France
If the product is identified with
this symbol, it does not belong with the
household waste at the end of its useful
life.
▶Instead, take the product to a collec-
tion point for recycling waste electrical
or electronic equipment.
For more information on where to take
waste electrical and electronic equipment,
contact your town or district authorities or
your waste recycling centre.
3.3 Recycling and disposal
Validity: France
Packaging
▶The competent person who installed
your product is responsible for the
disposal of the packaging.
Disposing of the product
Cet appareil et ses acces-
soires se recyclent
▶Dispose of the product and its ac-
cessories correctly.
▶Observe all relevant regulations.
Deleting personal data
Personal data may be misused by unau-
thorised third parties.
If the product contains personal data:
▶Ensure that there is no personal data
on or in the product (e.g. online login
details or similar) before you dispose
of the product.

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3.4 Symbols on the data plate
Symbol Meaning
Protection class III
3.5 Symbols on the data plate for
the power supply unit
Symbol Meaning
Protection class II
Use only in interior rooms
Polarity of the extra-low
voltage plug
4 Installing and setting up an
Internet connection
4.1 Checking the assembly and
installation prerequisites
▶Check:
–WLAN signal available
–Routing and security parameters in
the IP network: Ports 80, 123 and
443 enabled for outgoing connections
–Dynamic IP addressing (DHCP)
available
–The installation site and cabling for
the Wi-Fi gateway with the heat gen-
erator is not publicly accessible
–Internet connection for permanent
Internet communication is available
–WLAN router has an activated fire-
wall
–WLAN network is encrypted, see
technical data
–eBUS line accessible, if required
–Free plug socket available, if required
4.2 Observing the installation
steps
1. Install the product as described in the
„Figures‟appendix.
2. Ensure that all additional system com-
ponents, such as the control, are op-
erating when you switch on the Wi-Fi
Internet module.
Condition: You want to connect the product to the
Internet.
▶Press and hold the button beside the
LED for three to ten seconds.
◁The product is now in coupling mode
for 15 minutes.
▶For additional instructions, follow the
myVAILLANT app.
Condition: You want to connect the product to a
compatible radio room thermostat.
▶Briefly press the button beside the LED
once.
◁The product is now in coupling mode
for 3 minutes.
▶Within the next three minutes, press the
system button for the room thermostat
that is located within range.
4.3 Meaning of the LEDs
LED Status Meaning
Green Flashing The product starts.
Blue Flashing
rapidly
The product is in
WLAN coupling
mode.
Blue Lights up The product is con-
nected to the Inter-
net and is ready for
operation.
Green Lights up The product is
ready for operation
but is not connected
to the Internet.
Blue Flashing Product software is
updating.
Orange Slowly
flashing
The product is in
room thermostat
coupling mode*.
*)This function is not available in all coun-
tries.

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LED Status Meaning
Red Lights up Internet connection
has been discon-
nected/fault.
Purple Flashing
three times
The product is iden-
tified via the Apple
Home app.
*)This function is not available in all coun-
tries.
4.4 Data protection and connecting
the Wi-Fi gateway with the
Internet as well as smart home
solutions from third-party
providers
For further information on the product and
the system, you can call up the following
website:
–www.myvaillant.com
You can only use the product's scope of
functions with the myVAILLANT app. To
install the app, you must accept the T&Cs
and Privacy Policy.
If you connect the product to the Internet
without using the myVAILLANT app, the
product automatically sends the follow-
ing technical data to the manufacturer's
server:
–Data about the product (serial number,
unit type, unit ID, etc.)
–Data about the firmware (firmware ver-
sion, update status, etc.)
–Data about the network (IP address,
MAC address, etc.)
This data is used only for the provision
of required firmware updates. You can
find detailed information about the data
processing in the Privacy Policy:
–privacy.myvaillant.com
An Internet connection is a prerequisite for
connecting the product with several smart
home solutions from third-party providers.
You can find a list of the partners at:
–privacy.myvaillant.com
Scan the QR code in order to call up the
website directly:
When using the product with smart home
solutions from third-party providers, the
third-party provider's T&Cs and Privacy
Policy also apply with regard to the col-
lection and processing of their data. The
product manufacturer has no influence on
this and assumes no liability for this.
Additional information about using the
product with Apple devices:
The communication between the iPhone,
iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, HomePod
mini or Mac and the HomeKit-compat-
ible myVaillant connect is protected by
HomeKit technology.
The use of the Works with Apple logo
means that the product has been de-
veloped in such a way that it works with
the technology named in the logo, and that
the developer has certified that it complies
with Apple's performance standards. Apple
is not responsible for the operation of the
product or whether it conforms with safety
and regulatory standards.
Apple, Apple Home, Apple Watch,
HomeKit, HomePod, HomePod mini, iPad,
iPad Air, iPhone and tvOS are trade-
marks of Apple Inc., in the USA and other
countries and regions.
4.5 Requesting licences
This product contains free and open-
source software. The corresponding li-
cence information is saved on the Wi-Fi
gateway and can be displayed using the
myVAILLANT app.
You can request the source code, for a
processing fee, from the following address:
[email protected]
This offer applies for three years from the
date of purchase, or at least for the time

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in which we offer support for the Wi-Fi
gateway.
5 Repair
5.1 Replacing the connection cable
▶If you replace the connection cable,
only use an original connection cable
from the manufacturer (article number
0020299966 or 0020299967).
5.2 Replacing the power supply
unit
▶If you replace the power supply unit,
only use the original power supply unit
from the manufacturer (article number
0020292010 or 0020292011).
6 Decommissioning
1. Deactivate the product in the myVAIL-
LANT app.
2. Reset the product to its factory set-
tings by pressing and holding the but-
ton next to the LED for at least 10
seconds.
◁The LED goes out as soon as the
resetting process starts.
◁Your information and settings are
deleted.
◁The connection to the coupled ra-
dio room thermostat is deleted.
3. Decommission the product.
7 Customer service
The contact details for our customer ser-
vice are provided on the back page, in the
appendix or on our website.
No software is perfect and, for that reason,
we are always working on additional im-
provements for you. If you find indications
of a weak spot or of a safety issue, please
notify us by sending a message to:
[email protected]
8 Product data
in accordance with EU
Ordinance no. 811/2013,
812/2013
Depending on the system configuration,
this product can work as a weather-com-
pensated control with room temperature
modulation and therefore contains the cor-
rection factor for control technology class
VI. A deviation from the seasonal room-
heating efficiency is possible depending on
the system configuration.
Temperature control class VI
Contribution to the seasonal
room-heating energy effi-
ciency ɳs
4.0 %
9 Technical data
Technical data –Wi-Fi gateway
Rated voltage 5 to 24 V
Requirement for the
power supply *
ES1 or PS1 in
accordance with
IEC 62368-1
Average power con-
sumption
3 W
Radio frequency bands 868.0–868.6 MHz,
869.4–869.65 MHz
WLAN radio frequency
band
2.4 GHz
Radio frequency out-
put at 868.0–868.6 MHz
(max. e.r.p.)
6.6 dBm
Radio frequency output
at 869.4–869.65 MHz
(max. e.r.p.)
6.9 dBm
WLAN radio frequency
output (max. e.r.p.)
17.5 dBm
WLAN channels 1–13
WLAN encryption WPA2-PSK,
WPA3 personal
IP assignment DHCP
Maximum environ-
mental temperature
50 ℃

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Extra low-voltage wire
(bus line) –cross-sec-
tion
≥0.75 mm²
Height 96 mm
Width 122 mm
Depth 36 mm
IP rating IP 21
Protection class III
Permitted degree of
environmental pollution
2
Note
* Applies for use with the connec-
tion cable for the direct connection
to the heat generator.
Technical data –Plug-in power sup-
ply unit
Rated voltage 120 to 230 VAC
Rated current 0.3 A
Output AC voltage 5 V
Max. output direct cur-
rent
1 A
Mains frequency 50/60 Hz
IP rating IP 20
Protection class II
Permitted degree of
environmental pollution
2