Viessmann VITOSOL SERIES Quick start guide

VIESMANN VITOSOL
VITOSOL 200-F, 300-F
Flat-plate collector, type SV and SH
for installation on flat and pitched roofs as well as for roof inte-
gration and freestanding installation,
type SH also for installation on walls
Large area flat-plate collector, type 5DI
for roof integration on pitched roofs with tile cover
VITOSOL 200-T
Type SD2 and SD2A
Direct flow vacuum tube collector for installation on pitched and
flat roofs, on walls and for freestanding installation
VITOSOL 200-T
Type SP2
Vacuum tube collector, based on the heat pipe principle, for
installation on pitched and flat roofs, on walls and for free-
standing installation
VITOSOL 300-T
Vacuum tube collector, based on the heat pipe principle, for
installation on pitched roofs and for freestanding installation on
flat roofs
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Technical guide

Index
1. Principles 1. 1 Viessmann collector range ....................................................................................... 5
1. 2 Parameters for collectors .......................................................................................... 5
■Area designations ................................................................................................. 5
■Collector efficiency ................................................................................................ 6
■Thermal capacity ................................................................................................... 7
■ Idle temperature .................................................................................................... 7
■Steam production capacity ................................................................................... 7
■ Solar coverage ...................................................................................................... 8
1. 3 Orientation, inclination and shading of the receiver surface ..................................... 8
■Inclination of the receiver surface ......................................................................... 8
■Orientation of the receiver surface ........................................................................ 8
■Avoiding shading of the receiver surface .............................................................. 8
2. Vitosol 200-F 2. 1 Product description ................................................................................................... 10
■ Benefits ................................................................................................................. 10
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 11
2. 2 Specification ............................................................................................................. 12
2. 3 Approved quality ....................................................................................................... 13
3. Vitosol 200-F, type 5DI 3. 1 Product description ................................................................................................... 14
■ Benefits ................................................................................................................. 14
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 14
3. 2 Specification ............................................................................................................. 15
3. 3 Approved quality ....................................................................................................... 15
4. Vitosol 300-F 4. 1 Product description ................................................................................................... 16
■ Benefits ................................................................................................................. 16
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 17
4. 2 Specification ............................................................................................................. 18
4. 3 Approved quality ....................................................................................................... 19
5. Vitosol 200-T, type SD2 5. 1 Product description ................................................................................................... 20
■ Benefits ................................................................................................................. 20
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 21
5. 2 Specification ............................................................................................................. 22
5. 3 Approved quality ....................................................................................................... 23
6. Vitosol 200-T, type SD2A 6. 1 Product description ................................................................................................... 24
■ Benefits ................................................................................................................. 24
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 25
6. 2 Specification ............................................................................................................. 26
6. 3 Approved quality ....................................................................................................... 27
7. Vitosol 200-T, type SP2 7. 1 Product description ................................................................................................... 28
■ Benefits ................................................................................................................. 28
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 28
7. 2 Specification ............................................................................................................. 29
7. 3 Approved quality ....................................................................................................... 30
8. Vitosol 300-T 8. 1 Product description ................................................................................................... 31
■ Benefits ................................................................................................................. 31
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 31
8. 2 Specification ............................................................................................................. 32
8. 3 Approved quality ....................................................................................................... 33
9. Solar control units 9. 1 Solar control module, type SM1, part no. 7429 073 ................................................. 35
■ Specification .......................................................................................................... 35
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 35
■ Approved quality ................................................................................................... 35
9. 2 Vitosolic 100, type SD1, part no. Z007 387 .............................................................. 36
■ Specification .......................................................................................................... 36
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 36
■ Approved quality ................................................................................................... 36
9. 3 Vitosolic 200, type SD4, part no. Z007 388 .............................................................. 37
■ Specification .......................................................................................................... 37
■ Delivered condition ............................................................................................... 37
■ Approved quality ................................................................................................... 38
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9. 4 Functions .................................................................................................................. 39
■ Allocation to solar control units ............................................................................. 39
■ Cylinder temperature limit ..................................................................................... 39
■ Collector cooling function with Vitosolic 100 and 200 ........................................... 39
■ Reverse cooling function with Vitosolic 100 and 200 ............................................ 39
■ Collector emergency stop ..................................................................................... 39
■ Minimum collector temperature limit ..................................................................... 39
■ Reduction of stagnation time with solar control module ........................................ 40
■ Interval function ..................................................................................................... 40
■ Cooling function in Vitosolic 200 (only in systems with one consumer) ................ 40
■ Frost protection ..................................................................................................... 40
■ Thermostat function with solar control module and Vitosolic 100 ......................... 40
■ Vitosolic 200 thermostat function, ΔT control and time switches .......................... 40
■ Speed control with solar control module ............................................................... 40
■ Vitosolic 100 speed control ................................................................................... 41
■ Vitosolic 200 speed control ................................................................................... 41
■ Heat statement with solar control module and Vitosolic 100 ................................ 41
■ Vitosolic 200 heat statement ................................................................................. 41
■ Suppression of DHW cylinder reheating by the boiler with solar control module .. 41
■ Suppression of DHW cylinder reheating by boiler with the Vitosolic 100 .............. 41
■ Suppression of DHW cylinder reheating by boiler with the Vitosolic 200 .............. 42
■ Suppression of reheating by the boiler with central heating backup, with solar
control module ...................................................................................................... 43
■ Auxiliary function for DHW heating with solar control module .............................. 43
■ Auxiliary function for DHW heating with Vitosolic 100 .......................................... 43
■ Auxiliary function for DHW heating with Vitosolic 200 .......................................... 43
■ External heat exchanger with solar control module .............................................. 44
■ External heat exchanger with Vitosolic 100 .......................................................... 45
■ External heat exchanger with Vitosolic 200 .......................................................... 45
■ Bypass circuits — optional extensions with Vitosolic 200 ..................................... 46
■ Parallel relay with Vitosolic 200 ............................................................................ 47
■ Cylinder 2 (to 4) on with Vitosolic 200 ................................................................... 47
■ Cylinder heating with Vitosolic 200 ....................................................................... 47
■ Cylinder priority control with Vitosolic 200 ............................................................ 47
■ Utilisation of excess heat with Vitosolic 200 ......................................................... 47
■ Cyclical heating ..................................................................................................... 47
■ Relay kick with solar control module ..................................................................... 47
■ Relay kick with Vitosolic 200 ................................................................................. 47
■ SD module with Vitosolic 200 ............................................................................... 47
9. 5 Accessories .............................................................................................................. 48
■ Allocation to solar control units ............................................................................. 48
■ Temperature sensor (DHW cylinder/heating water buffer cylinder/combi cylinder) 48
■ Temperature sensor (DHW cylinder/heating water buffer cylinder/combi cylinder) 48
■ Collector temperature sensor ................................................................................ 48
■ Solar cell ............................................................................................................... 49
■ Large display ......................................................................................................... 49
■ Datalogger ............................................................................................................ 49
■ High limit safety cut-out ......................................................................................... 50
■ Control thermostat as temperature limiter (maximum limit) .................................. 50
■ Temperature controller .......................................................................................... 51
■ Temperature controller .......................................................................................... 51
■ Stainless steel sensor well .................................................................................... 52
■ Heat meter ............................................................................................................ 52
■ Contactor relay ...................................................................................................... 53
10. DHW cylinders 10. 1 Vitocell 100-U, type CVUA ........................................................................................ 54
10. 2 Vitocell 100-B, type CVB .......................................................................................... 58
10. 3 Vitocell 100-V, type CVW ......................................................................................... 64
10. 4 Vitocell 300-B, type EVB ........................................................................................... 67
10. 5 Vitocell 140-E, type SEI and Vitocell 160-E, type SES ............................................. 72
10. 6 Vitocell 340-M, type SVK and Vitocell 360-M, type SVS .......................................... 75
10. 7 Vitocell 100-V, type CVA .......................................................................................... 81
10. 8 Vitocell 300-V, type EVI ............................................................................................ 87
11. Installation accessories 11. 1 Solar-Divicon ............................................................................................................ 91
11. 2 Connecting cable ...................................................................................................... 93
11. 3 Installation kit for connection line .............................................................................. 93
11. 4 Manual air vent valve ................................................................................................ 94
11. 5 Air separator ............................................................................................................. 94
11. 6 Quick-acting air vent valve (with tee) ........................................................................ 94
11. 7 Connecting line ......................................................................................................... 94
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11. 8 Solar flow and return line .......................................................................................... 95
■ Connection set ...................................................................................................... 95
■ Connection set ...................................................................................................... 95
■ Connection set with locking ring fitting .................................................................. 95
11. 9 Fill valve .................................................................................................................... 95
11.10 Manual solar fill pump ............................................................................................... 96
11.11 Solar expansion vessel ............................................................................................. 96
11.12 Stagnation heat sink ................................................................................................. 97
11.13 Freshwater module ................................................................................................... 97
11.14 Automatic thermostatic mixing valve ........................................................................ 98
11.15 Three-way diverter valve .......................................................................................... 98
11.16 DHW circulation (threaded fitting) ............................................................................. 98
12. Information regarding design and
operation
12. 1 Snow load and wind load zones ............................................................................... 98
12. 2 Installation information .............................................................................................. 99
■ Distance from the edge of the roof ........................................................................ 99
■ Routing pipework .................................................................................................. 99
■ Equipotential bonding/lightning protection of the solar thermal system ................ 99
12. 3 Collector fixing .......................................................................................................... 99
■ Pitched roof installation — above roof installation ................................................ 100
■ Above roof installation with rafter anchors ............................................................ 100
■ Above roof installation with roof hooks ................................................................. 103
■ Pitched roof installation – roof integration ............................................................. 105
■ Flat roof installation ............................................................................................... 106
■ Installation on walls ............................................................................................... 112
■ Installation information for solar lines .................................................................... 114
■ Installation information for thermal insulation ........................................................ 115
12. 4 Sizing the solar thermal system ................................................................................ 115
■ System for heating DHW ...................................................................................... 116
■ System for DHW heating and central heating backup .......................................... 117
■ Swimming pool water heating system – heat exchanger and collector ................ 118
12. 5 Sizing the pipework ................................................................................................... 120
■ Solar thermal system operating modes ................................................................ 120
■ Installation examples (hydraulic connection) Vitosol-F, types SV and SH ............ 120
■ Installation examples (hydraulic connection) Vitosol 200-T, type SD ................... 121
■ Installation examples (hydraulic connection) Vitosol 200-T, type SP2 ................. 122
■ Installation examples (hydraulic connection) Vitosol 300-T .................................. 124
■ Pressure drop of the solar thermal system ........................................................... 124
■ Flow velocity and pressure drop ........................................................................... 126
■ Sizing the circulation pump ................................................................................... 128
■ Ventilation ............................................................................................................. 128
12. 6 Safety equipment ...................................................................................................... 129
■ Stagnation in solar thermal systems ..................................................................... 129
■ Expansion vessel .................................................................................................. 131
■ Safety valve .......................................................................................................... 134
■ High limit safety cut-out ......................................................................................... 134
12. 7 Additional function for DHW heating ......................................................................... 134
12. 8 Connecting the DHW circulation and thermostatic mixing valve .............................. 135
13. Appendix 13. 1 Subsidy programs, permits and insurance ............................................................... 135
13. 2 Glossary .................................................................................................................... 136
■ Absorber ............................................................................................................... 136
■ Absorption ............................................................................................................. 136
■ Irradiance (insolation) ........................................................................................... 136
■ Emission ............................................................................................................... 136
■ Evacuation ............................................................................................................ 136
■ Steam production capacity ................................................................................... 136
■ Steam range ......................................................................................................... 136
■ Heat pipe ............................................................................................................... 136
■ Condenser ............................................................................................................ 136
■ Convection ............................................................................................................ 136
■ Standard roof pitch ................................................................................................ 136
■ Selectively coated surface .................................................................................... 136
■ Radiation energy ................................................................................................... 136
■ Dispersion ............................................................................................................. 137
■ Vacuum ................................................................................................................. 137
■ Heat transfer medium ........................................................................................... 137
■ Efficiency ............................................................................................................... 137
14. Keyword index .............................................................................................................................................. 138
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Together with advanced Viessmann heating systems, solar thermal
systems create an optimum system solution for DHW and swimming
pool water heating, central heating backup and other low temperature
applications.
This technical guide includes a summary of all technical documents
for the required components, as well as design and sizing information
especially for systems for detached houses. This technical guide is a
product-related addition to Viessmann's "Solar thermal systems" tech-
nical guide. You can obtain a printed version from your Viessmann
sales consultant or download it from the Viessmann website
(www.viessmann.de), where you will also find electronic aids regard-
ing collector fixing and maintaining the correct pressure in solar ther-
mal systems.
1.1 Viessmann collector range
Flat-plate and vacuum tube collectors from Viessmann are suitable for
DHW and swimming pool water heating, for central heating backup,
as well as for the generation of process heat. The conversion of light
into heat at the absorber is identical for both types of collector.
Flat-plate collectors are easily and safely installed above and integra-
ted into domestic roofs. Increasingly, collectors are also mounted on
walls or as floorstanding units. Flat-plate collectors are more affordable
than vacuum tube collectors. They are used for DHW heating systems,
swimming pool water heating and for central heating backup.
In vacuum tube collectors, the absorber is similar to a Thermos flask
in that it is set into an evacuated glass tube. A vacuum has good ther-
mal insulation properties. Heat losses are therefore lower than with
flat-plate collectors, especially with high inside or low outside temper-
atures, i.e. under the particular operating conditions that are to be
expected when heating or air conditioning a building.
In Viessmann vacuum tube collectors, every vacuum tube can be rota-
ted. This means the absorber can be optimally aligned to the sun even
in unfavourable installation situations. Vacuum tube collectors with
direct flow can also be installed horizontally on flat roofs. The yield per
m2 collector area is a little reduced in this case, but this is offset by a
correspondingly larger collector area. Viessmann's "ESOP" calcula-
tion program produces a yield comparison.
Flat-plate collectors cannot be mounted horizontally, as the glass
cover cannot be kept clean simply through rain, and the venting of the
collector would be more difficult. Generally speaking, all collector types
can be mounted on walls. When installed parallel to a wall (facing
south), on an annual average, approximately 30 % less radiation hits
the collector than in installations on 45° supports. If the main period of
use falls into spring and autumn or winter (central heating backup),
higher yields may still be achieved from the collectors, subject to the
prevailing conditions. It should be noted that installation on walls is
subject to certain legal requirements. For the rules regarding the
implementation of collector systems, see the "technical rules for the
use of linear supported glazing" (TRLV) issued by the Deutsches Insti-
tut für Bautechnik (DIBT) (see chapter "Technical Building Regula-
tions").
1.2 Parameters for collectors
Area designations
C
A
B
Flat-plate collector
■Gross area A
Describes the external dimensions (length x width) of a collector. It
is decisive when planning the installation and when calculating the
roof area required, as well as for most subsidy programs when
applying for subsidies.
■Absorber area B
Selectively coated metal area, which is set into the collector.
■Aperture area C
The aperture area is the technically relevant specification for design-
ing a solar thermal system and for the use of sizing programs.
Flat-plate collector:
Area of collector cover through which solar rays can enter.
Vacuum tube collector:
Sum of longitudinal sections of the single tubes. Since the tubes are
smaller at the top and bottom with no absorber area, the aperture
area of these devices is slightly larger than the absorber area.
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A
B
C
Vacuum tube collector
Collector efficiency
The efficiency of a collector (see chapter "Specification" for the rele-
vant collector) specifies the proportion of insolation hitting the aperture
area that can be converted into useable heat. The efficiency depends,
among other things, on the operating conditions of the collector. The
calculation method is the same for all collector types.
Some of the insolation striking the collectors is "lost" through reflection
and absorption at the glass pane and through absorber reflection. The
ratio between the insolation striking the collector and the radiation that
is converted into heat on the absorber is used to calculate the optical
efficiency η0.
When the collector heats up, it transfers some of that heat to the ambi-
ence through thermal conduction of the collector material, thermal
radiation and convection. These losses are calculated by means of the
heat loss factors k1 and k2 and the temperature differential ΔT (given
in K) between the absorber and the ambience:
ŋ = ŋ0 - k1 - ΔT -k2 - ΔT²
EgEg
Efficiency curves
The optical efficiency η0 and the heat loss factors k1 and k2 together
with temperature differential ΔT and the irradiance Eg are sufficient to
determine the efficiency curve. Maximum efficiency is achieved when
the differential between the absorber and ambience temperature ΔT
and the thermal losses is zero. The higher the collector temperature,
the higher the heat losses and the lower the efficiency.
The typical operating ranges of the collectors can be read off the effi-
ciency curves. This gives the adjustment options of the collectors.
Typical operating ranges (see following diagram):
1Solar thermal system for DHW at low coverage
2Solar thermal system for DHW at higher coverage
3Solar thermal systems for DHW and solar central heating backup
4Solar thermal systems for process heat/solar-powered air condi-
tioning
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0.30
0.20
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.85
Efficiency
0 20 40 60 80 100
Temperature differential in K
AVitosol 200-F
BVitosol 200-F, type 5DI
CVitosol 300-F
DVitosol 200-T, type SD
EVitosol 200-T, type SP2
FVitosol 300-T
Thermal capacity
The thermal capacity in kJ/(m2 · K) indicates the amount of heat absor-
bed by the collector per m2 and K. This heat is only available to the
system to a limited extent.
Idle temperature
The idle temperature is the maximum temperature that the collector
can reach during insolation of 1000 W/m2.
If no heat is drawn from the collector, it will heat up until it reaches the
idle temperature. In this state, the thermal losses are of the same
magnitude as the radiation absorbed.
Steam production capacity
The steam production capacity in W/m2 indicates the maximum output
at which a collector produces steam during stagnation and transfers it
to the system, when evaporation occurs.
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Solar coverage
300 350 400 450 500 550
Solar coverage in %
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
600
80
90
100
Energy (yield) in kWh/(m²/p.a.)
A
B
AConventional sizing for DHW systems in detached houses
BConventional sizing for large solar thermal systems
The solar coverage rate indicates what percentage of the energy
required annually for DHW applications can be covered by the solar
thermal system.
Designing a solar thermal system always entails finding a good com-
promise between yield and solar coverage. The higher the selected
solar coverage, the more conventional energy is saved.
However, this is linked to an excess of heat in summer. This means a
lower average collector efficiency and consequently lower yields
(energy in kWh) per m2 absorber area.
1.3 Orientation, inclination and shading of the receiver surface
Inclination of the receiver surface
The yield of a solar thermal system varies depending on the inclination
and orientation of the collector area. If the receiver surface is angled,
the angle of incidence changes, as does the irradiance, and conse-
quently the amount of energy. This is greatest when the radiation hits
the receiver surface at right angles. In our latitudes, this case never
arises relative to the horizontal. Consequently, the inclination of the
receiver surface can optimise the yield. In Germany, a receiver surface
angled 35° receives approx. 12 % more energy when oriented towards
the south (compared with a horizontal position).
Orientation of the receiver surface
An additional factor for calculating the amount of energy that can be
expected is the orientation of the receiver surface. In the northern
hemisphere, an orientation towards south is ideal. The following figure
shows the interaction of orientation and inclination. Relative to the
horizontal, greater or lesser yields result. A range for optimum yield of
a solar thermal system can be defined between south-east and south-
west and at angles of inclination between 25 and 70°. Greater devia-
tions, for example, for installation on walls, can be compensated for by
a correspondingly larger collector area.
South East
South-east
-20% -40%
-25%
+5%
+10% -15%
±0%
West South
South-west
-40% -20%
-25%
+5%
-15% +10%
±0%
Avoiding shading of the receiver surface
Looking at the installation of a collector facing south, we recommend
that the area between south-east and south-west is kept free of shad-
ing (at an angle towards the horizon of up to 20°). It should be remem-
bered that the system is to operate for longer than 20 years, and that
during this time, for example, trees would grow substantially.
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2.1 Product description
The main component of the Vitosol 200-F, type SV2A/SH2A is the
highly selectively coated absorber. It ensures a high absorption of
insolation and low emission of thermal radiation. A meander-shaped
copper pipe through which the heat transfer medium flows is part of
the absorber.
The heat transfer medium absorbs the absorber heat through the cop-
per pipe. The absorber is encased in a highly insulated collector hous-
ing that minimises the thermal losses of the collector.
The high-grade thermal insulation provides temperature stability and
is free from gas emissions. The cover comprises a solar glass panel.
The glass has a very low iron content, thereby reducing reflection los-
ses.
Up to 12 collectors can be combined together to create a single col-
lector array. For this purpose, the standard delivery includes flexible
connecting pipes with O-rings.
A connection set with locking ring fittings enables the collector array
to be readily connected to the pipes of the solar circuit. The collector
temperature sensor is mounted in a sensor well set in the solar circuit
flow.
The Vitosol 200-F, type SV2B/SH2B with a special absorber coating
is designed for coastal regions (see chapter "Specification").
C
E
A
F
H
K
G
D
B
ASolar glass cover, 3.2 mm
BAluminium cover strip
CPane gasket
DAbsorber
EMeander-shaped copper pipe
FMelamine epoxy foam insulation
GMelamine epoxy foam insulation
HAluminium frame in RAL 8019
KSteel bottom plate with an aluminium-zinc coating
Benefits
■ Powerful flat-plate collector with a highly selectively coated
absorber.
■ Absorber designed as meander layout with integral headers. Up to
12 collectors can be linked in parallel.
■ Universal application for above roof, roof integration and freestand-
ing installation – with vertical or horizontal orientation. Type SH is
suitable for installation on walls.
■ Attractive collector design; frame in RAL 8019 (brown). Upon
request, the frame is also available in all other RAL colours.
■ The selectively coated absorber, the cover made from low ferrous
solar glass and the highly effective thermal insulation ensure high
solar yields.
■ Permanently sealed and high stability through all-round folded alu-
minium frame and seamless pane gasket.
■ Puncture-proof and corrosion-resistant back panel.
■ Easy to assemble Viessmann fixing system with statically-tested and
corrosion-resistant components made from stainless steel and alu-
minium – standard for all Viessmann collectors.
■ Quick and reliable collector connection through a flexible corrugated
stainless steel pipe plug-in connector.
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Delivered condition
The Vitosol 200-F is delivered fully assembled ready to connect. Viessmann offers complete solar heating systems with Vitosol 200-F
(packs) for DHW heating and/or central heating backup (see pack
pricelist).
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2.2 Specification
Vitosol 200-F is available with 2 different absorber coatings. Type
SV2B/SH2B has a special absorber coating that allows these collec-
tors to be used in coastal regions.
Distance to the coast:
■ up to 100 m:
only use type SV2B/SH2B
■ between 100 and 1000 m:
type SV2B/SH2B is recommended
Note
Viessmann does not accept liability when type SV2A/SH2A is used in
such regions.
Type SV2A SH2A SV2B SH2B
Gross area
(required when applying for subsidies)
m22.51
Absorber area m22.32
Aperture area m22.33
Installation position (see figure below) A (above roof/
roof integration),
C, D
B (above roof/
roof integration),
C, D, E
A (above roof/
roof integration),
C, D
B (above roof/
roof integration),
C, D, E
Spacing between collectors mm 21
Dimensions
Width mm 1056 2380 1056 2380
Height mm 2380 1056 2380 1056
Depth mm 90 90 90 90
The following values apply to the absorber area:
–Optical efficiency % 79.3 78.3
–Thermal loss correction value k1W/(m2 · K) 4.04 4.07
–Thermal loss correction value k2W/(m2 · K2)0,0182 0,016
Thermal capacity kJ/(m2 · K) 5.0 4.6
Weight kg 40.9 42.6
Liquid content
(heat transfer medium)
litres 1.83 2.48 1.83 2.48
Permiss. operating pressure
(see chapter "Solar expansion vessel")
bar 6
Max. idle temperature °C 186 185
Steam output
– Favourable installation position W/m260
– Unfavourable installation position W/m2100
Connection Ø mm 22
E
C
B
A
D
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90
51
90
2200
2380
1056
KV
KR
Type SV2A/SV2B
KR Collector return (inlet)
KV Collector flow (outlet)
90
51
90
2380
876
1056
KV
KR
Type SH2A/SH2B
KR Collector return (inlet)
KV Collector flow (outlet)
2.3 Approved quality
The collectors meet the requirements of the "Blue Angel" certificate of
environmental excellence to RAL UZ 73.
Tested in accordance with Solar KEYMARK and EN 12975.
CE designation according to current EC Directives.
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3.1 Product description
The main component of the Vitosol 200-F, type 5DI, is the highly
selectively coated copper absorber. It ensures a high absorption of
insolation and low emission of thermal radiation. Copper pipes are fit-
ted to the absorber through which the heat transfer medium flows.
The heat transfer medium absorbs the absorber heat through the cop-
per pipe. The absorber is encased in a highly insulated collector hous-
ing that minimises the thermal losses of the collector.
The high-grade thermal insulation provides temperature stability and
is free from gas emissions. The cover comprises a solar glass panel.
The glass has a very low iron content, thereby reducing reflection los-
ses.
At the back of the collector are flexible, thermally insulated flow and
return pipes as well as the sensor well for the collector temperature
sensor.
Vitosol 200-F, type 5DI, are designed exclusively for roof integra-
tion.
ASolar glass cover, 4 mm
BAluminium cover frame
CHarp-shaped absorber made from copper
DAluminium housing, natural finish
EMineral fibre insulating strips
FThermal insulation made from mineral fibre
GReinforcing frame
HFlexible connecting pipe with thermal insulation
KMounting hooks
Benefits
■ Large flat-plate collector with a highly selectively coated absorber.
■ High efficiency through highly selectively coated absorber, integral
piping and highly effective insulation.
■Absorber area: 4.76 m2
■ Quick installation due to the roofing frame fitted onto the collector,
flexible connections and lifting eyes.
Delivered condition
The collector is delivered complete with roofing frame, connecting
pipes and lifting eyes.
Vitosol 200-F, type 5DI
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3.2 Specification
Gross area
(required when applying for subsidies)
m25.25
Absorber area m24.65
Aperture area m24.85
Dimensions
Width mm 2570
Height mm 2040
Depth mm 116
The following values apply to the absorber area:
–Optical efficiency % 81.9
–Thermal loss correction value k1W/(m2 · K) 3.92
–Thermal loss correction value k2W/(m2 · K2)0.0234
Thermal capacity kJ/(m2 · K) 6.4
Weight kg 105
Liquid content
(heat transfer medium)
litres 4.2
Permiss. operating pressure bar 6
Max. idle temperature °C 198
Steam output W/m2100
Connection Ø mm 22
Idle temperature
Temperature at the hottest part of the collector when no heat is drawn
off, at 1000 W global radiation.
2570
116
2870
2445
35 2040
KR,
KV
KR Collector return (inlet)
KV Collector flow (outlet)
3.3 Approved quality
The collectors meet the requirements of the "Blue Angel" certificate of
environmental excellence to RAL UZ 73.
Tested in accordance with Solar KEYMARK and EN 12975.
CE designation according to current EC Directives.
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4.1 Product description
The main component of the Vitosol 300-F, type SV3A/SH3A, is the
highly selectively coated absorber and the cover with an anti-reflex
glass pane. This cover significantly improves the optical efficiency of
the collector. The absorber ensures high absorption of insolation and
low emissions of thermal radiation. A meander-shaped copper pipe
through which the heat transfer medium flows is part of the absorber.
The heat transfer medium absorbs the absorber heat through the cop-
per pipe. The absorber is encased in a highly insulated collector hous-
ing that minimises the thermal losses of the collector.
The high-grade thermal insulation is resistant to temperature, releases
no gas and is optimised for the demands made of a high performance
collector.
Up to 12 collectors can be combined together to create a single col-
lector array. For this purpose, the standard delivery includes flexible
connecting pipes with O-rings.
A connection set with locking ring fittings enables the collector array
to be readily connected to the pipes of the solar circuit. The collector
temperature sensor is mounted in a sensor well set in the solar circuit
flow.
The Vitosol 300-F, type SV3B/SH3B with a special absorber coating
is designed for coastal regions (see chapter "Specification").
C
E
A
F
H
K
G
D
B
ACover made from solar glass with an anti-reflex coating, 3.2 mm
BAluminium cover strip
CPane gasket
DAbsorber
EMeander-shaped copper pipe
FMelamine epoxy foam insulation
GMelamine epoxy foam insulation
HAluminium frame in RAL 8019
KSteel bottom plate with an aluminium-zinc coating
Benefits
■ High performance flat-plate collector with anti-reflex glass.
■ Attractive collector design; frame in RAL 8019 (brown). Upon
request, the frame is also available in any other RAL colour.
■ Absorber designed as meander layout with integral headers. Up to
12 collectors can be linked in parallel.
■ Universal application for above roof, roof integration and freestand-
ing installation – with vertical or horizontal orientation. Type SH is
suitable for installation on walls.
■ High efficiency through highly selectively coated absorber and cover
made from translucent anti-reflex glass.
■ Permanently sealed and high stability through all-round folded alu-
minium frame and seamless pane gasket.
■ Puncture-proof and corrosion-resistant back panel made from zinc
plated sheet steel.
■ Easy to assemble Viessmann fixing system with statically-tested and
corrosion-resistant components made from stainless steel and alu-
minium – standard for all Viessmann collectors.
■ Quick and reliable collector connection through a flexible corrugated
stainless steel pipe plug-in connector.
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Delivered condition
The Vitosol 300-F is delivered fully assembled ready to connect. Viessmann offers complete solar heating systems with Vitosol 300-F
(packs) for DHW heating and/or central heating backup (see pack
pricelist).
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4.2 Specification
Vitosol 300-F is available with 2 different absorber coatings. Type
SV3B/SH3B has a special absorber coating that allows these collec-
tors to be used in coastal regions.
Distance to the coast:
■ up to 100 m:
only use type SV3B/SH3B
■ between 100 and 1000 m:
type SV3B/SH3B is recommended
Note
Viessmann does not accept liability when type SV3A/SH3A is used in
such regions.
Type SV3A SH3A SV3B SH3B
Gross area
(required when applying for subsidies)
m22.51
Absorber area m22.32
Aperture area m22.33
Installation position (see figure below) A (above roof/
roof integration),
C, D
B (above roof/
roof integration),
C, D, E
A (above roof/
roof integration),
C, D
B (above roof/
roof integration),
C, D, E
Spacing between collectors mm 21
Dimensions
Width mm 1056 2380 1056 2380
Height mm 2380 1056 2380 1056
Depth mm 90 90 90 90
The following values apply to the absorber area:
–Optical efficiency % 83.4 80.3
–Thermal loss correction value k1W/(m2 · K) 3.66 3.77
–Thermal loss correction value k2W/(m2 · K2)0,0169 0,0156
Thermal capacity kJ/(m2 · K) 5.0 4.6 4.6 4.6
Weight kg 41.3 43.1
Liquid content
(heat transfer medium)
litres 1.83 2.48 1.83 2.48
Permiss. operating pressure
(see chapter "Solar expansion vessel")
bar 6
Max. idle temperature °C 206 205
Steam output
– Favourable installation position W/m260
– Unfavourable installation position W/m2100
Connection Ø mm 22
E
C
B
A
D
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90
51
90
2200
2380
1056
KV
KR
Type SV3A/SV3B
KR Collector return (inlet)
KV Collector flow (outlet)
90
51
90
2380
876
1056
KV
KR
Type SH3A/SH3B
KR Collector return (inlet)
KV Collector flow (outlet)
4.3 Approved quality
The collectors meet the requirements of the "Blue Angel" certificate of
environmental excellence to RAL UZ 73.
Tested in accordance with Solar KEYMARK and EN 12975.
CE designation according to current EC Directives.
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5.1 Product description
AHeader casing
BMelamine epoxy foam insulation
CReturn pipe
DCoaxial manifold and distributor pipe
ECoaxial heat exchanger pipe
FAbsorber
GEvacuated glass tube
The Vitosol 200-T vacuum tube collector is available in the following
versions:
■1 m2 with 10 tubes
■2 m2 with 20 tubes
■3 m2 with 30 tubes.
The Vitosol 200-T can be installed on pitched roofs, flat roofs, on walls
and as a freestanding collector.
On pitched roofs the collectors may be positioned in line (tubes at right
angles to the roof ridge) or across (tubes parallel to the roof ridge).
■ DHW heating systems:
The collectors may be positioned vertically (tubes at right angles to
the ridge of the roof) or horizontally (tubes parallel to the ridge of the
roof).
■ Systems to back up central heating:
The collectors should be installed horizontally (tubes parallel to the
ridge of the roof) with connection from below. This will positively
influence the stagnation characteristics.
The vacuum in the glass tubes ensures optimum thermal insulation.
Convection losses between the glass tube and the absorber are almost
completely eliminated. This enables the utilisation of even low radia-
tion levels (diffused radiation).
A highly selectively coated copper absorber is integrated into each
vacuum tube. It ensures high absorption of insolation and low emis-
sions of thermal radiation.
A coaxial heat exchanger pipe, through which the heat transfer
medium flows, is arranged on the absorber. The heat transfer medium
absorbs heat from the absorber via the heat exchanger pipe.
The heat exchanger pipe feeds into a distributor pipe.
To fully utilise the available solar energy, every vacuum tube is able to
pivot so that the absorber can be turned towards the sun.
Up to 5 collectors can be joined in series to create a single collector
array (collector arrays arranged in series should be of the same
size).
For this purpose, the standard delivery includes flexible connecting
pipes with O-rings.
The flow and return pipes integrated into the connecting casing enable
the connection of the solar flow and solar return pipes of several col-
lectors on one side.
A connection set with locking ring fittings enables the collector array
to be readily connected to the pipes of the solar circuit. Install the col-
lector temperature sensor in a sensor well in the flow pipe of the solar
heating circuit.
Benefits
■ Highly efficient, direct flow vacuum tube collector for high solar
energy utilisation.
■ Universal application through vertical or horizontal installation in any
location, either on rooftops or on walls.
■ Easy and safe connection of the individual tubes through an inno-
vative plug-in system.
■ The absorber areas integrated into the vacuum tubes are not sus-
ceptible to contamination.
■ Tubes can be rotated for optimum orientation towards the sun,
thereby maximising the energy yield.
■ Highly effective thermal insulation of the header casing for minimum
thermal losses.
■ Easy assembly through the Viessmann fixing system and corrugated
stainless steel plug-in connectors.
■ The flow and return connection on one side through the integral
header inside the header casing minimises the effort required in
connection with pipework.
■ Attractive collector design, header casing in RAL 8019 (brown).
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