Temperature differential controller

5 inputs, 1 output

Installation and operating instructions

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Contents
1 General safety instructions 3
2 Declaration of conformity with European standards
(EC) 3
3 Proper usage 4
4 About these instructions 4
4.1 Contents 4
4.2 Target group 4
5 Installation 5
5.1 Opening/Closing the casing 5
5.2 Mounting the casing 6
5.3 Establishing the electrical connections 7
5.4 Terminal pin assignments 11
6 Commissioning the device for the first time 12
7 Structure 16
7.1 Casing 16
7.2 Display 16
8 Operation 19
8.1 Operating buttons 19
8.2 Display when operating 19
9 Modes of operation 19
9.1 Changing the mode of operation 19
9.2 Off mode 20
9.3 Manual mode 20
9.4 Automatic mode 21
10 Settings menu 23
10.1 Overview 23
10.2 Calling up the settings menu and selecting a menu
entry 23
10.3 Setting the time 24
10.4 Setting the system 24
10.5 Setting the functions 24
10.6 Setting the parameters 24
10.7 Resetting to factory settings 24
11 Functions 25
11.1 Operation 25
11.2 Characteristics 26
11.3 Function descriptions 28
12 Parameters 39
13 Dismantling and disposal 41
14 Information messages 41

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15 Troubleshooting 42
15.1 General faults 42
15.2 Error messages 43
15.3 Checking the Pt1000 temperature sensors 44
16 Technical data 45
16.1 Controller 45
16.2 Cable specifications 46
17 Exclusion of liability 46
18 Legal guarantee 46
19 Notes 47

1 General safety instructions

• This document is part of the product.
• Use the device only after reading and understanding this document.
• Keep this document in a safe place for the entire service life of the device. Pass this
document on to subsequent owners and operators of the device.
• Adhere to all safety instructions. Consult (further) professional personnel in the
event of any ambiguities.
• The measures described in this document may only be performed by qualified
technical professionals. Exception: End-customers may operate the device when they
have previously been trained by a technical professional.
• The solar system can be damaged by improper operation of the device.
• The device must not be connected to the mains power supply when
– the casing is open or damaged.
– cables are damaged.
• Factory labels and markings must never be altered, removed or rendered unreadable.
• Observe the prescribed conditions of use, see Section 16, p. 45.
• This device is not intended for:
– Children
– Persons with physical, sensory or mental impairment
– Persons without sufficient experience or knowledge unless they are instructed in
the use of the device, and initially supervised, by a person responsible for their
safety.

2 Declaration of conformity with European standards

(EC)
This product conforms to the applicable European directives with regard to its design
and its operating behaviour. This conformity has been verified. Further information in
this regard can be obtained from your dealer.

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3 Proper usage
The temperature differential controller, subsequently referred to as the controller, is
an independently installed electronic temperature controller for on-surface installation.
Integration into a pump assembly is possible when the technical specifications of the
controller are adhered to.
The maintenance-free controller is exclusively intended for controlling solar and heating
systems.

4 About these instructions

4.1 Contents
This manual contains all information required by a technical professional for setting up
and operating the temperature differential controller.

4.2 Target group

The target audience of this manual are technical professionals who
• have the knowledge of terminology and the skills necessary for setting up and oper-
ating solar systems.
• have the necessary training, knowledge and experience, and knowledge of the ap-
plicable regulations in order to evaluate and recognise the dangers inherent in the
following work:
– Installation of electrical equipment
– Production and connection of data communication cables
– Production and connection of mains grid power supply cables

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5 Installation
Note
The following section describes only the installation of the controller. Follow the instruc-
tions of each respective manufacturer when installing external components (collectors,
pumps, storage tanks, valves etc.)

5.1 Opening/Closing the casing

5.1.1 Remove the front panel
X Grasp the front panel  by the grooves at the sides  and pull forwards  (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1: Removing the front panel

5.1.2 Mount the front panel

X Carefully position the front panel  and then press it onto the casing until it latches
into place.

5.1.3 Remove the terminal cover

Danger
Risk of death by electrocution!
• Disconnect the controller from the power supply before removing the terminal
cover.
• Make sure that the power supply cannot be unintentionally switched on when the
device is open.

1. Remove the screw  (Fig. 1).

2. Remove the terminal cover .

5.1.4 Mount the terminal cover

1. Position the cover .
2. Tighten the screw  to a torque of 0.5 Nm.

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5.2 Mounting the casing

√√ The mounting location must satisfy the prescribed conditions of use; see Sec-
tion 16, p. 45.
√√ The mounting surface is vertical and allows good access for installation.

Danger
Risk of death by electrocution!
• Disconnect the controller from the power supply before opening the casing.
• Make sure that the power supply cannot be unintentionally switched on when the
casing is open.
• Do not use the casing as a drilling template.

1. If necessary, remove the terminal cover

2. Screw in the screw for the upper mounting hole  (Fig. 2) until the screw head has
a clearance of 5 ... 7 mm from the mounting surface.
3. Hang the controller on the screw by the upper mounting hole and align it vertically.
4. Mark the position of the lower mounting hole  through the casing.
5. Remove the controller and prepare the mounting hole for the lower screw.
6. Hang the controller by the upper mounting hole  and then fasten the screw in the
lower mounting hole .
7. Mount the terminal cover.

Fig. 2: Rear side of the controller with the upper  and lower  mounting holes

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5.3 Establishing the electrical connections

Danger
Risk of death by electrocution! Make sure that the following conditions are satisfied
when performing the work described in this section:
• All cables leading to the controller must be disconnected from the power supply and
it must be ensured that they cannot be unintentionally reconnected during installa-
tion.
• Each connection terminal must only be connected to a single conductor.
• The protective earth conductors (PE) from the mains cable and pump and valve
cables must be connected to the protective earth conductor terminal block.
• All cables must be laid so that persons cannot stand on them or trip over them.
• The cables must satisfy the requirements listed in Section 16.2, p. 46.
• The local power supply must match the specifications on the type plate of the con-
troller.
• The power supply cable is to be connected to the mains power as follows:
– using a plug connected to a wall mains socket or
– via an isolating mechanism allowing complete isolation in the case of permanent
wiring.
• The power supply cable must be laid in conformance to all applicable legal guide-
lines and regulations of the local electricity supplier.

Notice
Danger of damage and malfunction.
• Connect only components that do not overload the controller inputs and outputs;
more information is provided on the type plate and in Section 16, p. 45.
• For output R1 the following applies:
– Speed control must be deactivated when an external relay is connected.
– The correct pump type must be set (standard/high-efficiency pump).
More information on this is provided in Sections 6, p. 12 and 12, p. 39 (P08).

Notes
• Any connection polarity may be used for the 1 – 5 signal inputs and outputs.
• Only type Pt1000 temperature sensors may be used.
• Lay the sensor cables at least 100 mm away from any power supply cables.
• Use shielded sensor cables when inductive sources are present, e.g. high-voltage
lines, radio transmitters, microwave devices.

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5.3.1 Position of the connection terminals

1 3
1 PWM
L R1 1 2 3 4 5 RS R1
4
1

1 3
1
N N RS
2
PE PE PE PE
5
1
5
1
6

8
1

Fig. 3: Terminal clamps in the lower part of the controller (terminal cover removed)

 Power connection terminal block:

L 1x phase conductor (mains input)
R1 1x output (TRIAC, for pump)
N 2x neutral conductor (common neutral conductors for mains power input
and output)

Note
Output R1 is protected by an electronic fuse.

 Protective conductor terminal block:

PE 4x protective earth (common protective earth for power connection
terminal block)
 Signals terminal block:
1–4 4x sensor input (Pt1000 temperature sensor)
5 1x sensor input (Pt1000 temperature sensor or pulse water meter input)
RS not used
PWM R1 1x control output (for PWM controlled high-efficiency pumps)
6x mass connection (common mass for sensor inputs and control out-
puts)
 Pin strip, for internal use only
 Cable openings on the rear side of the casing
 Upper strain relief clamps (2 identical plastic links, each with 2 strain relief clamps,
supplied in the scope of delivery)
 Lower strain relief clamps
 Cable openings at the bottom of the casing

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5.3.2 Preparing the cable openings

The cables can be fed through openings in the rear wall of the casing or at the bottom
of the casing. The openings are pre-punched and must be prepared as required before
installation.

Prepare the cable openings in the rear wall of the casing as follows:
1. Break out the cable openings  (Fig. 3) using a suitable tool.
2. Deburr the edges.

Prepare the cable openings at the bottom of the casing as follows:

1. Cut the required cable openings  (Fig. 3) at the left and right using a suitable knife
and break them out.
2. Deburr the edges.

5.3.3 Connecting the cables

√√ All cables are voltage-free.
√√ The cable openings have been prepared.

XX Observe the following points when connecting the cables:

• Connect the cable conductors to the correct terminals as described in Sec-
tion 5.4, p. 11.
• Mains input and output: First connect PE, then N and L.
• Strain relief:
– First clamp the lower strain relief clamps and then the upper strain relief
clamps.
– When using the upper strain relief clamps, use the plastic links as described
below.
– If the opening in the strain relief clamp is too large, e.g. in the case of thin ca-
bles, turn over the strain relief clamping bar (with the bend facing down).
Only
use the strain relief clamps for cables entering the bottom of the casing. Use
external strain relief clamps when feeding cables through the rear of the casing.
5.3.4 Inserting/Removing plastic links
Insert the plastic links as follows:
1. Insert the right plastic strip with the latching protrusion first  (Fig. 4).
2. Press the other side of the plastic strip down , until the spring clamp latches into
place.
3. Insert the left plastic strip the other way around (latching protrusion to the left,
spring clamp to the right).

Fig. 4: Inserting the right plastic link

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Remove the plastic links as follows:

1. Insert a screwdriver under the right plastic link between the casing and the spring
clamp ,  (Fig. 5).
2. Carefully push the screwdriver to the left . Lever the spring clamp  to the right
until the plastic link  is free.
3. Pull out the plastic link upwards by hand .
4. Remove the left plastic link accordingly.

Fig. 5: Removing the right plastic link

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5.4 Terminal pin assignments

For each solar system that can be selected at the controller, the external components
(pumps, valves, temperature sensors) must be connected to particular terminals. The
following table provides information on this:
• Graphic and number of the solar system on the controller display. The graphic is only
intended to provide an overview and is not a technical drawing.
• Terminal pin assignments of the connected components

Display Legend Terminal layout

No system

Note
No System is used when only the functions are used. When No
system is selected then all inputs and outputs are freely available
for use by the functions. More information on this is provided in
Section 11, p. 25.

1 storage tank, 1 collector array

T1 T1: Collector array sensor 1,
T2: Lower storage tank sensor 2,
R1: Solar circuit pump R1, N, PE (PWM R1, 1))

R1 T2

1 swimming pool, 1 collector array

T1: Collector array sensor 1,
T1
T2: Swimming pool sensor 2,
R1: Solar circuit pump R1, N, PE (PWM R1, 1))

R1 T2

Tab. 1: Terminal pin assignments

1) Terminal pin assignments for PWM-controlled high-efficiency pumps: The power supply must be
connected to output R1 (N, PE), the control cable for the pump electronics must be connected
to PWM R1 and .

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6 Commissioning the device for the first time

Danger
Risk of death by electrocution! Be sure to perform all the measures listed in Section 5
before starting the first commissioning.

Notes
• After commissioning the controller for the first time, it is configured in such a man-
ner that it can be used in most applications without changes.
• After completing the first commissioning, later recommissioning is not necessary.
• The following steps must also be performed after the device has been reset to the
factory settings.

Overview
The first time the controller is switched on, the follow-
ing settings are made via a guided configuration process
Time
(Fig. left):
• Time
ESC /
• System (hydraulic variant)
• Type (Standard/high-efficiency pump) and minimum
System speed of the connected pumps (not System 0.1)
• Functions
ESC /
Values can be changed later within the guided configura-
Pump R1
tion process. The following applies:
Type / minimum speed
• /ESC/ navigate blockwise forwards and back-
ESC / wards
(Fig. left:  = forwards; ESC/ = back).
Functions • Navigation (with /ESC/) is always possible after
completion of a block.
ESC / • Later modification of a block is initiated using the
SET button.
OK

SET

Operating mode Off is

switched on.

Commission the controller for the first time as follows:

Setting the time
1. A
pply power to the controller.
– The time 12:00 is displayed.
– 12 flashes (Fig. left).
– Backlighting is red.
2. Press  to set the hours.
3. Press SET. The minute flashes.
4. Press  to set the minutes.
5. Press SET. The set time is displayed.

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Selecting a system
6. Press . System 1.1 is displayed, 1.1 flashes (Fig. left).
7. Press  to select a different system.
8. Press SET.
If System 0.1 was selected in step 7, then continue with
step 18.

Setting pump 1 (output R1)

9. Press . AC and flash (example in Fig. left).

10.
Notice
Standard pump: Select AC!
High-efficiency pump: Select HE!

Press  to set the type of pump 1.

11. Press SET.
12.
Notice
Pay attention to the pump characteristics when selecting HE
(high-efficiency pump).

Only if HE was selected in step 10:

Press  to set the characteristics of the high-efficiency
pump; see Tab. 2 and Fig. 6 on p. 15.
13. Press SET:
– If AA or Ab was selected in step 12, SC is displayed; off,
and flash (example in Fig. left; SC = Speed control).
– If C was selected in step 12, then continue with step 18.

14. Press  to switch on the speed control if necessary (on

flashes).
15. Press SET.
If off was selected in step 14. then proceed wit step 18.
16. min, value %, and flash.
Press  to set the minimum speed of pump 1 in %.
17. Press SET.
18. Press . F: is displayed.

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Set the functions (necessary for System 0.1, or as required for other systems. The functions can also
be set at a later date.)
19. Press SET to set the functions. F:01 (function number) flashes
(example in Fig. left).
or
Press  to skip the setting of the functions; Ok flashes. Con-
tinue with step 28.

20. Press  to select a different function; Function descriptions

in Section 11.3.
21. Press SET. oFF is displayed.
22. Press SET. oFF flashes.
23. Press . on flashes.
24. Press SET. The function is activated.
25. Set the characteristics (see Section 11.1, p. 26).
26. Press ESC.
27. Press . Ok flashes.
Finishing Initial commissioning
28. Press SET to finish the initial commissioning. The controller
switches to the operating mode Off (example in Fig. left).
or
Press /ESC to display the previous settings and correct them
if necessary.

Set the operating mode (off, manual, automatic)

29. Remove the front panel (Fig. left and Section 5.1.1).

30.
Notice
Danger of pump damage if run dry. Only switch the system to
manual or automatic mode when the system is filled.

Press and hold the mode button (arrow in Fig. left) for
2 seconds to change the operating mode; more information on
this is provided in Section 9.

31. Mount the front panel. The controller is now ready for opera-
tion.

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Characteristics of high-efficiency pumps

Display Pump type Characteristic curve
AA High-efficiency pump with a PWM profile 0% PWM: pump off
having a rising characteristic curve (Fig. 6) 100% PWM: pump at maximum speed
Ab High-efficiency pump with a PWM profile 0% PWM: pump at maximum speed
having a falling characteristic curve (Fig. 6) 100% PWM: pump off
C Pressure-controlled high-efficiency pump –
(no control cable; switched on/off via the
supply voltage)
Tab. 2: Characteristics of high-efficiency pumps

RPM RPM

PWM % PWM %

Fig. 6: Characteristics of high-efficiency pumps with a PWM profile having a rising characteristic
curve (AA, left) and a falling characteristic curve (Ab, right)

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7 Structure
7.1 Casing

1
see
No. Element
Section
SET
 Mode button (under 8.1
3
1 2 front panel) 9
ESC

 , SET, ESC,  operating 8.1

buttons
 Display 7.2
4
1
 Front panel 5.1
 Terminal cover 5.3.1 1)
5
1
 Terminal cover fastening –
screw
6
1 1) Section 5.3.1 describes the terminals under the
terminal cover.

Fig. 7: Front view of the controller

7.2 Display
7.2.1 Overview

of f T
C K
T on
max 4
~~

h
min
~

3 Interv.
~~

T
T
max
min

T
SET
max 1
T V 2
Syst
T T Func Para
T

Fig. 8: Overview of the display areas (all elements visible)

 System graphics
 Settings menu
 Pictograms for functions
 Operational and setting values

The display areas are described below.

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7.2.2 Symbols used in the system graphics

The following table describes the symbols used in the system graphics ( in Fig. 8).

Symbol Description Symbol Description

Pipework Pump, switched on

Collector (array) Pump, switched off

Maximum collector tempera-

Temperature sensor
ture reached

Storage tank Back-up heating

Swimming pool Solid fuel boiler

Sufficient solar irradiation

Domestic water outlet
available for loading

7.2.3 Settings menu

The settings menu ( in Fig. 8) contains the following entries:

SET
Time Syst System
Functions Func Para Parameters
Reset to factory settings

7.2.4 Pictograms for functions

The following table describes the pictograms used for functions ( in Fig. 8).

Symbol Description Symbol Description

Manual operation Holiday – recooling 2)

Pump is speed controlled 1) Anti-freeze 2)

Interval 2) Stagnation reduction 2)

1) Symbol is visible while the function/parameter is being edited in the settings menu.
2) Symbol flashes: The function is activated and is actively intervening in the control process.
Symbol does not flash: The function is activated and is not actively intervening in the control
process or
the function is currently being edited in the setting menu.

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7.2.5 Operational and setting values

The display of the operational and setting values ( in Fig. 8) consists of the following
elements:
1 2 3 4 5 6

of f T
C K
on
max h
min
 Symbol for time control of functions. This symbol is displayed when
• a time restriction/control has been set,
• the status of time restriction/control is displayed,
• the time restriction blocks a temperature control (symbol flashes).
 Number of the time window that is currently being set/displayed or within which
the current time lies.
The time control of a function consists of 1 to 3 configurable time windows.
Example:
Time window 1 06:00 – 08:00
Time window 2 11:00 – 12:30
Time window 3 17:00 – 19:00
 Additional information:
on, off: Switching state/condition on, off
max, min: Maximum value, minimum value
Σ: Summed operational value since first commissioning, cannot be reset
Δ: Summed operational value since last reset to 0
 Symbol is displayed when a temperature sensor is selected when setting a func-
tion.
 Display of:
• Measurements
• Settings
• Error codes
• Additional information, e.g. software version
 Physical unit of the value displayed in 

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8 Operation
This section contains general information on operating the controller.

8.1 Operating buttons

The device is operated using the , , SET, ESC and buttons as follows:
 • Scrolling up through the menu/initial commissioning
• Increases the setting value by 1 step
 • Scrolling down through the menu/initial commissioning
• Decreases the setting value by 1 step
SET • Selects a setting to be changed (setting value flashes)
• Confirms a setting value or jumps one level down in the menu
structure
• Calls up the settings menu (not in manual mode)
ESC • Discards an entered setting
• Jumps up by one operating level
• Scrolling up during initial commissioning
Sets the operating mode

Note
We recommend that you write down all settings that you have changed, e.g. in the
Notes Section, p. 47.

8.2 Display when operating

• A flashing component in the system graphic means: The displayed operational or
setting value applies to the flashing component.
Exception: always flashes in manual mode.
• A flashing symbol is indicated in the following figures by .
• Displays that are automatically alternately displayed are shown overlapping in the
figures. Example: Figure in Section 9.2, p. 20.

9 Modes of operation
9.1 Changing the mode of operation

Notice
Danger of pump damage if run dry. Only switch the system to manual or automatic
mode when the system is filled.

1. Remove the front panel.

2. Press the button for 2 seconds to change the mode of operation.
3. Repeat step 2 if necessary.
4. Mount the front panel.

Manual opera-
Off Automatic
tion

2s 2s 2s

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9.2 Off mode

Functionality
• The output is switched off (output/control output without power, relays open).
• Off and the software version are displayed alternately.
See example in Fig. below: Software version St 1.3
• Backlighting is red.
• Settings menu can be called up.
• The Off mode is preset when the device is delivered.
Operation
XX Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to call up the settings menu.

9.3 Manual mode

Functionality
• Backlighting is red, spanner symbol flashes.
• The controller output (pump) can be manually switched. Possible switching states:
0: off
1: on
A: Automatic operation as per the settings in the settings menu
• Current temperatures and operating hours can be displayed (status display).
• When changing to manual mode the output is switched to A. R1 is displayed. Excep-
tion: Initial commissioning (output at 0).
• Typical application: Functional test (maintenance), fault-finding.
Operation
You switch the output on and off as follows:
1. Press SET. The switching state flashes.
2. Press  to change the switching state.
3. Press SET to adopt the change.

See in the following Figure (system 1.1 and output R1 are shown as an example).

You display the current temperatures and operating hours as follows:

1. Press ESC. The temperature/operating hours are displayed and the associated com-
ponent flashes ( , display is not illustrated).
2. Press  to select a different component.
3. Press SET to leave the temperature/operating hours display.

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SET
SET

ESC

SET

SET

3
SET

9.4 Automatic mode

Functionality
Automatic is the normal mode of operation and the system is automatically controlled.
The following actions are possible:
• Display status (status display): Display the status of external components (tempera-
tures, switching states, run times)
• Display stored min./max. values (temperature sensors) or sum/difference values (op-
erating hours1) of the pumps and valves).
Summed values (symbol ∑): Operating hours since first commissioning. Summed
values cannot be reset.
Difference values (symbol Δ): Operating hours since the last reset to 0
• Reset the stored min./max./difference values
• Call up the settings menu
1) Summed switch-on times of the output

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Operation
√√ The controller shows the status display.

You can display the status of external components as follows:

XX Press  to display the status of other components ( , shown using system 1.1 as
an example).

You can display and reset the stored min./max./difference values as follows:
1. Press  as required, in order to display other components ( , component
flashes).
2. Press SET. The min./max./difference values are displayed alternately .
3. If desired, press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to reset the currently (!)
displayed value .
4. Press ESC. The status display is shown.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 if necessary.

You access the settings menu as follows:

XX Press and hold SET for 2 seconds . The settings menu appears.

4 5

SET SET 2 s
6
SET 2 s
7

SET SET 2 s
6
SET 2 s
7

SET SET 2 s
6
SET 2 s
7

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10 Settings menu
10.1 Overview
The following graphic provides an overview of the structure of the settings menu.

Time System Functions 1) Parameters 1) Factory setting

SET SET SET SET SET 5 s

Holiday - recooling Maximum temperature Reset to factory
Set time No system – 0.1
– F01 storage tank – P01 settings

1 storage tank, Stagnation reduc- Maximum temperature

1 collector array – 1.1 tion – F02 swimming pool – P02

1 swimming pool, Switch-on temperature

Interval – F03
1 collector array – 1.2 difference solar circuit – P03

Quick charge Switch-off temperature

– F04 difference solar circuit – P04

Maximum collector
Anti-freeze – F05
temperature – P05

Upper storage tank Minimum collector

display – F06 temperature – P06

Heat quantity
Loading strategy – P07
– F07

Circulation – F08 Speed control – P08

Back-up heating
– F09

Solid fuel boiler

– F10

Return increase
– F11

Thermostat – F12 1)
Depending on the system selected,
only certain functions and parameters
Differential ther- can be accessed.
mostat – F13

10.2 Calling up the settings menu and selecting a menu entry

√√ Automatic or Off mode is selected.

1. Press and hold SET for two seconds. The settings menu is displayed, menu entry
flashes.
2. Press  to select a different menu entry.
3. Change the settings as described in the following sections.

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10.3 Setting the time

Note
The time must be once more set to the correct values if power is removed for a longer
period of time. After this, the same operating mode is displayed as was active previous
to the removal of power.

√√ flashes.
1. Press SET. The hours display flashes.
2. Press  to change the hour.
3. Press SET. The minute flashes.
4. Press  to change the minute.
5. Press SET. The change is adopted.

10.4 Setting the system

Note
The systems are described in Section 5.4, p. 11.

√√ Syst flashes.
1. Press SET. The number of the current system flashes.
2. Press  to select a different system.
3. Press SET. The change is adopted.

10.5 Setting the functions

√√ Func flashes.
XX Continue as described in Section 11, p. 25.

10.6 Setting the parameters

Note
Details on the parameters are provided in Section 12, p. 39.

√√ Para flashes.
1. Press SET. P:01 (Parameter number) flashes.
2. Press  to display a different parameter.
3. Press SET. The value of the parameter is displayed, associated components flash in
the system graphics.
4. Press SET. The parameter value flashes.
5. Press  to change the value.
6. Press SET to adopt the change.
7. Press ESC. The parameter number is displayed (flashing).
8. If necessary, repeat steps 2 – 7.

10.7 Resetting to factory settings

√√ flashes, RESEt is displayed (RE and SEt alternately).
1. Press and hold SET for 5 seconds.
2. A progress display is shown for a few seconds. After this the reset is finished.
3. Continue as described in Section 6, p. 12.

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11 Functions
11.1 Operation
Displaying the functions
The following information is visible when the functions are
displayed:
• Function number, e.g. F:08 (Fig. left)
• Switching state:
on: Function is activated
off: Function is deactivated (Fig. left)

Note
If neither on nor off are displayed then the function cannot be
used. Possible causes:
• The set system does not allow the use of this function.
• All outputs are used.

You display the functions as follows:

√√ Func flashes.
1. Press SET. F:01 flashes.
2. Press  to display the next function.

Activating the function

A function must be activated (activation = on; Fig. left) and all
the associated characteristics must be correctly set before it can
be used.
If a function is activated and then exited before the character-
istics are set then oFF flashes briefly. After this, the function
is displayed with a switching state of off (function is deacti-
vated).

You activate a function as follows:

√√ Function number flashes.

1. Press SET. The function is selected.

2. Press SET. oFF flashes.
3. Press . on flashes.
4. Press SET. The function is activated.
5. Set the characteristics as described below.

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Setting the characteristics

The functions have different numbers of characteristics. The
characteristic values are always set via the same sequence of
operating steps.

You set the values of characteristics as follows:

√√ The function has been activated as described previously.

1. Press  to select a characteristic.

2. Press SET. The value of the characteristic is displayed, the
associated components flash in the system graphics.
3. Press  to change the value.
4. Press SET to adopt the change.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the other characteristics.
6. Press ESC when all characteristics of the function have been
set. The function number flashes.

11.2 Characteristics
The main characteristics for the functions are described below. The figures show exam-
ples.

Temperature control
When a function is to be temperature controlled, the tempera-
ture control must be switched on (tc = temperature control). In
the figure, the temperature control is switched off (off).

Input
When a function requires a temperature sensor, a sensor input
must be selected instead of the factory setting. The factory set-
ting is " –" (no input; Fig. left).
All sensor inputs are displayed for selection. A single sensor
input can be simultaneously used by several functions.

Switch-on temperature difference

K If a function contains a differential thermostat then the switch-
on
on temperature difference can be set. The affected sensor
symbols blink while settings are being performed.
T
T
SET

Func

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Switch-off temperature difference

of f K If a function contains a differential thermostat then the switch-
off temperature difference can be set. The affected sensor
symbols blink while settings are being performed.
T
T
SET

Func

Switch-on temperature
If a function contains a thermostat then the switch-on tempera-
ture can be set. The affected sensor symbol blinks while settings
are being performed.

Switch-off temperature
If a function contains a thermostat then the switch-off tempera-
ture can be set. The affected sensor symbol blinks while settings
are being performed.

Time control
If a function is to be time controlled then the time control must
be activated and the time windows must be set (cc = clock
control). In the Fig. at the left the time control is switched off
(off).

Starting time of a time window

When setting the start time of a time window, the following is
displayed to the left of the start time (see Fig. left):
•
• Number of time window 1 ... 3, whose end time is to be set
(in this case: 1)
• on

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End time of a time window

When setting the end time of a time window, the following is
displayed to the left of the end time (see Fig. left):
•
• Number of time window 1 ... 3, whose end time is to be set
(in this case: 1)
• off

Note
The start time always lies before the end time! When an at-
tempt is made to set a start time that is later than the end time,
the end time is automatically adjusted.

11.3 Function descriptions

Table contents
The tables in this section describe the function characteristics as follows:
• The rows contain the characteristics in the same sequence as they appear on the
display.
• The columns contain the following information, from left to right:

Column Description
Display Sample display when setting the characteristics.
Characteristic Designation of the characteristics and their interdependence.
Dependent characteristics can only be selected and set when
the higher level characteristic has the value on. This is shown as
follows:
• Higher-level characteristic: bold text
• Dependent characteristics: indented to the right below the
higher level characteristic
Example: In the table for the circulation function, the sen-
sor input, switch-on temperature and switch-off temperature
characteristics are only displayed when the temperature control
is set to on.
min., max., Lower (min.) and upper limit (max.) of a characteristic range
factory default and the factory setting. When a value range only contains a few
setting values then these are individually listed. Example: on, oFF.

Selection options in the systems

The functions can be selected in the systems as follows:

System System System

Function Function Function
0.1 1.1 1.2 0.1 1.1 1.2 0.1 1.1 1.2
F:01 x F:06 x F:11 x
F:02 x F:07 x x x F:12 x
F:03 x x F:08 x F:13 x
F:04 x F:09 x
F:05 x x F:10 x

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11.3.1 Holiday – recooling

Attempts to reduce, or even to avoid, the system standstill (stagnation)
times at high temperatures. To do this, at night the storage tank is dis-
charged as far as possible to the set minimum temperature, if the stor-
age tank temperature during the day was 10 K below the set maximum
temperature.
Stagnation occurs when not enough hot water is removed form the
system during an absence (holiday).

Notes
The following applies to this function:
• Only activate if you intend to be absent for an extended period.
• Deactivate this after returning from a holiday in order to avoid an
unnecessary waste of energy via the collector circuit.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Minimum storage tank temperature 0 °C 95 °C 35 °C

11.3.2 Reduction of stagnation phases

Delays the end of the storage tank's loading phase in order to reduce, or
even to avoid, the system standstill (stagnation) times at high tem-
peratures. To do this, the pump is stopped repeatedly, and only briefly
switched on again at high collector temperatures. Since the efficiency
drops heavily at high collector temperatures, the loading takes longer
and possible stagnation occurs later.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF

11.3.3 Interval
Periodically switches the solar circuit pump on and off in order to meas-
ure the actual collector temperature. The delay between 2 switch-on
operations and the switch-on duration can be set. Applications:
• Collector types where the mechanical construction prevents the
temperature from being measured at a suitable place
• Unsuitable position of the temperature sensor on the collector
The function can be time restricted to prevent unnecessary periodic
operation at night.

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Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Time window start/end 0:00 23:59 8:00/19:00
Wait time 1 min 999 min 15 min

Switch-on duration 3s 999 s 5s

11.3.4 Quick charge

Uses a higher loading temperature to load the upper region of the stor-
age tank more quickly in order to provide early prevention of back-up
heating by the conventional heating system. To do this, the loading
strategy of the storage tank is changed from differential loading to
absolute temperature loading as soon as the temperature in the upper
tank region drops below Ton*). At the same time, an attempt is made to
achieve a higher temperature in the storage tank by using the speed
control.
*) To retain the proven quick charging functionality , when Ton is changed the value
of Toff is changed in parallel.

Note
To use the quick charge function, the speed control must be switched
on; more information on this is provided in Section 12, p. 39 (P08).

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Sensor input for upper storage tank 1 ... 5 –
temperature
Switch-on temperature Ton 0 °C 85 °C 50 °C
Switch-off temperature Toff Ton + 2 K Ton + 10 K 52 °C

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11.3.5 Anti-freeze
Attempts to prevent freezing of the collectors by pumping heat from the
storage tank into the collectors:
• Collector temperature below +5 °C: solar circuit pump is switched on.
• Collector temperature above +7 °C: solar circuit pump is switched off.
The frost protection function is only useful when the heat transfer fluid
contains insufficient or no anti-freeze. It is recommended to generally
use heat transfer fluid with anti-freeze!

Notice
Despite the frost protection function being activated, the solar system
can freeze under the following conditions:
• The storage tank is unloaded, a back-up heating system is not pre-
sent.
• Heat transfer fluid contains insufficient or no anti-freeze.
• Power outage
• Unsuitable position of the temperature sensor on the collector
• Collector sensor or cable is broken or has a short.circuit.
• The collectors are installed in a position exposed to the wind.
• Solar circuit pump is faulty.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF

11.3.6 Upper storage tank display

Shows the temperature in the upper region of the storage tank. For this,
an appropriate sensor must be connected to the tank. The measured
temperatures are not used for control purposes.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Sensor input for upper storage tank 1 ... 5 –

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11.3.7 Heat quantity

of f
Calculates the acquired heat volume based on the following information:
h • Supply temperature
T
• Return temperature
SET • Flow rate volume determined via calculations based on the pump
speed or by pulse water meter measurements (terminal 5).
T
Func

Note
Calculation based on the pump speed cannot be performed when
No System (System 0.1) has been selected.

• Glycol proportion and accounting for the temperature-dependent

thermophysical properties of the heat transfer fluid.
Additional possibility: Display of the amount of CO2 saved by using the
system. The amount of CO2 is calculated from the acquired heat volume.
To do this, the controller requires the conversion factor gCO2/kWhtherm to
be entered.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Type of flow rate acquisition tyP 1, tyP 2 1) –
of f

SET

Func

Type 1: Flow rate value at max. Fmin. 99.9 l/min 0.0 l/min
max pump speed Fmax..
When the Fig. at the left is dis-
played (value flashes) then enter
SET
the value read from the flow rate
Func
display.

Type 1: Flow rate value at min. 0.0 l/min Fmax. 0.0 l/min
pump speed Fmin..
min
When the Fig. at the left is dis-
played (value flashes) then enter
SET
the value read from the flow rate
Func
display.

Type 2: Flow rate of the pulse 1L, 10L, 25L –L

water meter in litres/pulse; see (no flow
the pulse water meter data rate value
SET
sheet. selected)
V
Func

Glycol proportion 0% 60 % 40 %
Supply sensor input (warm) 1 ... 5 –
Return sensor input (cold) 1 ... 5 –
CO2 display on, oFF oFF
on

SET
T
Func

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gCO2/kWhtherm 1 999 218 2)

SET
T
Func

1) tyP 1: Calculation of the flow rate from the pump speed. To do this, the displayed flow rate values are entered
at two measuring points (pump speed min. and max.).
tyP 2: Determining the flow rate using a pulse water meter. The flow rate of the pulse water meter in
litres/impulse is entered.
2) Source: Erneuerbare Energien in Zahlen – Nationale und internationale Entwicklung (Renewable energy sources

in figures - national and international development), p. 20, as of: June 2010; Federal Ministry for the Environ-
ment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU)

11.3.8 Circulation
Switches a circulation pump on and off on a temperature and/or time
controlled basis. The pump must be connected to output R1.
Temperature control: If the temperature in the circulation return falls
below the Ton value, then the circulation pump is switched on until the
Toff temperature is reached.
Time control: The circulation pump is switched on when the current
time lies within one of 3 configurable time windows.
Temperature and time control: The circulation pump is switched on
when the switch-on conditions for the temperature and time control are
satisfied.
Note
Install the circulation sensor at least 1.5 m away from the storage tank
to avoid false measurements due to heat conduction of the pipes.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Pump type AC, HE 1) AC
Pump characteristics (only HE) AA, Ab, C (see p. 15) –
Temperature control on, oFF oFF
Sensor input for circulation 1 ... 5 –
return
temperature sensor
Switch-on temperature Ton 0 °C Toff – 2 K 30 °C
Switch-off temperature Toff Ton + 2 K 95 °C 35 °C
Time control on, off off
Time window 1 start/end 0:00 23:59 6:00/8:00
Time window 2 start/end 0:00 23:59 12:00/13:30
Time window 3 start/end 0:00 23:59 18:00/20:00

1)

Notice
Standard pump: Set AC!
High-efficiency pump: Set HE!
External relay: Set AC pump type!

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11.3.9 Back-up heating

of f
Performs temperature-dependent switching of output R1 for heating a stor-
age tank using an oil or gas burner. The function can be time restricted.
Temperature control: If the temperature in the storage tank falls below
T
SET the Ton value, then the external heating is switched on until the Toff tem-
Func perature is reached.
Time restriction: The function is executed when the current time lies
within one of 3 configurable time windows.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Pump type AC, HE 1) AC
Pump characteristics (only HE) AA, Ab, C (see p. 15) –
Sensor input for readiness part of 1 ... 5 –
the storage tank
Switch-on temperature Ton 0 °C Toff – 2 K 55 °C
Switch-off temperature Toff Ton + 2 K 95 °C 60 °C
Time restriction on, oFF oFF
Time window 1 start/end 0:00 23:59 6:00/8:00
Time window 2 start/end 0:00 23:59 12:00/13:30
Time window 3 start/end 0:00 23:59 18:00/20:00
1)

Notice
Standard pump: Set AC!
High-efficiency pump: Set HE!
External consumer (e.g. 230 V relay): Set AC pump type.

11.3.10 Solid fuel boiler

of f
Controls a pump in order to heat a storage tank using a solid fuel boiler.
The pump must be connected to output R1.
The pump is switched on when all of the following conditions are satis-
fied at the same time:
T
T
SET

Func • The temperature difference between the solid fuel boiler and the
storage tank exceeds Tdiff on.
• The solid fuel boiler temperature lies above the min. solid fuel boiler
temperature.
• The storage tank temperature lies below the max. storage tank
temperature.
The pump is switched off when one the following conditions is satisfied:
• The temperature difference between the solid fuel boiler and the
storage tank drops below Tdiff off.
• The solid fuel boiler temperature drops below the min. solid fuel
boiler temperature.
• The storage tank temperature reaches the max. storage tank tem-
perature.

Speed control of the pump can be activated as required. The loading

strategy of the speed control system attempts to regulate the tempera-
ture of the solid fuel boiler to match the control target that has been set.
The control target should be at least 10 K above the minimum tempera-
ture of the solid fuel boiler.

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Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Pump type AC, HE 1) 2) AC
Pump characteristics (only HE) AA, Ab, C (see p. 15) –
Speed control on, oFF 2) oFF
Minimum speed (only AC) 30 % 100 % 50 %
Minimum speed (only HE + AA) 0 % 100 % 25 %
Minimum speed (only HE + Ab) 0 % 100 % 75 %
Sensor input for storage tank 1 ... 5 –
temperature
Sensor input for solid fuel boiler 1 ... 5 –
temperature
Switch-on temperature difference Tdiff off + 2 K 20 K 6K
Tdiff on
Switch-off temperature difference 0K Tdiff on – 2 K 3K
Tdiff off

C
Max. storage tank temperature 0 °C 150 °C 60 °C
max

T
SET

Func

C
Min. solid fuel boiler temperature 30 °C 95 °C 50 °C
min

T
SET

Func

Control target for solid fuel boiler 0 °C 95 °C 60 °C

temperature (speed control = on)
1)

Notice
Standard pump: Set AC!
High-efficiency pump: Set HE!
2)

Notice
External consumer (e.g. 230 V relay): Set AC pump type and set the speed control to oFF!

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11.3.11 Heating return increase

A heating return increase using a three-way valve switches on and off as
on
follows:
If the temperature difference between the tank and the heating return
T
SET exceeds the value Tdiff on, then the three-way valve is switched on (heat-
T Func ing return increase on), until the temperature difference drops below
Tdiff off.
The three-way valve must be connected to output R1.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Sensor input for storage tank 1 ... 5 –
temperature
Sensor input for heating return 1 ... 5 –
increase temperature
Switch-on temperature difference Tdiff off + 2 K 50 K 6K
Tdiff on
Switch-off temperature difference 0K Tdiff on – 2 K 3K
Tdiff off

11.3.12 Thermostat
Switches output R1 on and off, depending on the temperature range
on
of any desired sensor. The function can be time restricted and is set for
heating or cooling as follows:
T
SET Heating: The Ton value is set lower than Toff.
Func When the sensor temperature drops below Ton, the output is switched on
until the temperature exceeds Toff.
Cooling: The Ton value is set higher than Toff.
When the sensor temperature exceeds Ton, the output is switched on
until the temperature drops below Toff.
Time restriction: The function is executed when the current time lies
within one of 3 configurable time windows.
Note
The Ton value can be set to the same value as Toff. However, this setting
has no practical application.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Pump type AC, HE 1) AC
Pump characteristics (only HE) AA, Ab, C (see p. 15) –
Sensor input 1 ... 5 –
Switch-on temperature Ton 0 °C 180 °C 20 °C
Switch-off temperature Toff 0 °C 180 °C 20 °C
Time restriction on, oFF oFF
Time window 1 start/end 0:00 23:59 00:00/00:00
Time window 2 start/end 0:00 23:59 00:00/00:00
Time window 3 start/end 0:00 23:59 00:00/00:00

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1)

Notice
Standard pump: Set AC!
High-efficiency pump: Set HE!
External consumer (e.g. 230 V relay): Set AC pump type!

11.3.13 Differential thermostat

of f
Switches output R1 on and off as follows – time restricted and depend-
ing on the set temperature difference between 2 selectable sensors:
When the temperature difference exceeds Tdiff on, the output is switched
T
T
SET on until the temperature difference drops below Tdiff off. In addition to
Func this, the discharging of the heating source can be limited to a particular
temperature range (Tsrc min./Tsrc max.) and the loading of the heating target
can be limited to a maximum value(Tsink max.).
Time restriction: The function is executed when the current time lies
within one of 3 configurable time windows.

Speed control of the pump can be activated as required. The loading

strategy of the speed control system attempts to regulate the tempera-
ture difference to match the switch-on temperature difference that has
been set.

Factory
Display Characteristic min. max.
setting
Activation on, oFF oFF
Pump type AC, HE 1) 2) AC
Pump characteristics (only HE) AA, Ab, C (see p. 15) –
Speed control on, oFF 2) oFF
Minimum speed (only AC) 30 % 100 % 50 %
Minimum speed (only HE + AA) 0 % 100 % 25 %
Minimum speed (only HE + Ab) 0 % 100 % 75 %
Heat source sensor input 1 ... 5 –
Heat sink sensor input 1 ... 5 –
Switch-on temperature difference Tdiff off + 2 K 80 K 6K
Tdiff on
Switch-off temperature difference 0K Tdiff on – 2 K 3K
Tdiff off

C
Heat source max. temperature Tsrc min. + 2 K 180 °C 100 °C
max Tsrc max.

T
SET

Func

C
Heat source min. temperature 0 °C Tsrc max. – 2 K 0 °C
Tsrc min.
min

T
SET

Func

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C
Heat sink max. temperature Tsink max. 0 °C 95 °C 60 °C
max

T
SET

Func

Time restriction on, oFF oFF

Time window 1 start/end 0:00 23:59 00:00/00:00
Time window 2 start/end 0:00 23:59 00:00/00:00
Time window 3 start/end 0:00 23:59 00:00/00:00

1)

Notice
Standard pump: Set AC!
High-efficiency pump: Set HE!
2)

Notice
External consumer (e.g. 230 V relay): Set AC pump type and set the speed control to oFF!

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12 Parameters
Note the following when setting parameters:
• Observe the operating data of the solar components used.
• The individual parameters are only displayed and can be changed when this is per-
mitted by the type of solar system that has been set.
Special case: System 0.1 has no parameters, no P is displayed.
• In most applications the controller can be used without modifying any parameters.
More information is provided in the Functionality column.
The figures in this section show examples.

Factory
Display Parameters min. max. Functionality
setting
Maximum tempera- 0 °C 95 °C 60 °C When the maximum tem-
max
ture storage tank perature is exceeded, no more
SET
loading occurs until the tem-
T Para perature drops to 3 K below
the set value.
Maximum tempera- 10 °C 45 °C 30 °C
max
ture swimming pool
SET

T Para

on
Switch-on tempera- TP04 + 2 K 50 K 8K When the switch-on tem-
T

ture difference solar perature difference between

SET
circuit collector and storage tank is
T Para reached, the storage tank is
loaded.
of f Switch-off tempera- 0K TP03 – 2 K 4K
T

ture difference solar Loading ends when the

circuit switch-off temperature differ-
SET

T Para
ence is reached.

Maximum collector TP06 + 20 K 180 °C 130 °C When the maximum collector

T
max
temperature temperature is exceeded, no
~~
~~

more loading occurs until

~

SET

Para the temperature drops to 3 K

below the set value.
Minimum collector 0 °C TP05 – 20 K 0 °C Load only starts when the
T

min temperature minimum collector tempera-

SET
ture is exceeded.
Para

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Factory
Display Parameters min. max. Functionality
setting
Storage tank loading dIFF 1), AbS 2) The loading strategy depends
T

strategy on the storage tank system

SET Control target of dif- 2K 50 K 8K used and the usage of the
T Para
ferential temperature system.
loading (dIFF) dIFF: Highest efficiency. The
control target is the tem-
Control target of 0 °C 95 °C 60 °C perature difference between
absolute temperature the collector and the storage
loading (AbS) tank. 3)
AbS: Useful when the system
requires particular tempera-
tures, e.g. to avoid switching
on the external back-up heat-
ing system.
The control target is the tem-
perature of the collector. 3)
R1 pump type AC, HE AC
Notice
Pump characteris- AA, Ab, C (see p. 15) – Danger of malfunctions in the
SET tics (only HE) controller or damage to the
Para
Speed control on, oFF oFF components.
With a high-efficiency pump,
Minimum speed 30 % 100 % 50 %
HE must be set and with a
(only AC)
standard pump AC must be
Minimum speed 0% 100 % 25 % set!
(only HE + AA) Set speed control to oFF
Minimum speed 0% 100 % 75 % when an external relay is con-
(only HE + Ab) nected or speed control is not
wanted.

Tab. 3: Parameters
1) dIFF is defined as a fixed value for swimming pools.
2) The factory setting depends on the system that has been set.
3) The pump speed is adjusted accordingly to achieve the control target.

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13 Dismantling and disposal

Danger
Risk of death by electrocution!
• Disconnect the device from the power supply before opening the casing.
• All work on an open device must be performed by professional personnel.

1. To dismantle the controller, follow the installation instructions in the reverse order;
see Section 5.
2. Dispose of the device in accordance with the local regulations.

14 Information messages
Display Description
C
The maximum collector temperature has been reached, the
T
max solar circuit pump in the respective solar circuit has been
~~
~~

switched off.
~

The symbols in the status display flash when the tempera-

ture of the respective collector is selected

C
The maximum collector temperature has been reached, the
solar circuit pump in the respective solar circuit has been
~~
~~

switched off.
~

is shown in the status display when the temperature of

T
the respective collector is not selected.

C
The maximum storage tank temperature has been reached.
max The symbols in the status display flash when the tempera-
ture of the respective collector is selected.

Tab. 4: Information messages

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15 Troubleshooting
Danger
Risk of death by electrocution!
• Immediately disconnect the device from the mains supply when it can no longer be
operated safely, e.g. in the case of visible damage.
• Disconnect the device from the mains power before opening the case.
• All work on an open device must be performed by professional personnel.

Notes
The controller is a quality product, conceived for years of continuous trouble-free opera-
tion. Observe the following points:
• Faults are often caused by connected components and not by the controller.
• The following notes on fault identification indicate the most common causes of faults.
• Only return the controller when you are absolutely sure that none of the problems
listed below is responsible for the fault.

15.1 General faults

Display Possible cause Remedy
Controller not functioning at all
Display empty/ Controller power supply is interrupted. • Check the controller power
dark cable.
• Check the fuse for the power
supply.
Controller constantly displays 12:00
12 flashes. Controller power supply was interrupted Set the time.
for longer than 15 minutes.
Solar circuit pump not operating + switch-on condition is fulfilled
Pump power supply is interrupted. Check the pump power cable.

Pump has seized up. Get the pump working again,

replace if necessary.
• The maximum storage tank tempera- No fault
ture has been reached.
• The maximum collector temperature
has been reached.
• In multi storage tank systems: The sys-
tem has stopped due to a priority test.
• The minimum collector temperature
has not been reached.
• The maximum loading temperature
has been reached.
• Stagnation reduction is activated and is
actively intervening in the control process.
• The storage tank has been deactivated
in the priority settings.
flashes Pump has been switched off in manual • No fault
mode (off) • Switch to automatic mode if
necessary.

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Solar circuit pump not operating + switch-on condition is not fulfilled

• The following functions are activated • No fault
and are actively intervening in the • Deactivate the relevant func-
control process: tion, if necessary.
– Interval function
– Holiday function
– Anti-freeze function
• Blockage protection for the pumps is
being performed.
flashes Pump has been switched on in manual • No fault
mode (on). • Switch to automatic mode if
necessary.

Solar circuit pump is operating + switch-on condition is fulfilled but no heat transport in the
solar circuit (no heat transfer fluid circulation)
Air is in the solar circuit. Check the solar circuit for air.
The isolating valve is closed. Check the isolating valve.
Limescale or contamination in solar circuit Clean the solar circuit (flush).
Solar circuit pump shows cycle behaviour
Temperature difference too small Adjust temperature difference in
the Parameters settings menu.
Collector sensor incorrectly positioned Check the position of the collector
sensor and correct if necessary.
Tab. 5: General faults

15.2 Error messages

When an error message is displayed, the backlighting turns red and starts flashing if no
button has been pressed for 5 minutes.
The systems shown in the following error messages are only examples.

Error message Description Remedy

An interruption was detected at the dis- Check the cable and
played sensor input (in this case: sensor sensor connected to the
input 2). sensor input.

A short-circuit was detected at the displayed Check the cable and

sensor input (in this case: sensor input 2). sensor connected to the
sensor input.

The controller has detected a flow rate fault.

A permanently high temperature difference
exists between the heat source and loading
target. The solar circuit pump flashes. Pos- • Bleed air from the
sible causes: system.
• Air in system • Check the isolating
• The isolating valve is closed. valve.
• The pump is faulty. • Check the pump.

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The controller has detected faulty operation Check the collector con-
of the system. This is probably caused by nections.
swapped collector connections.

A short-circuit exists at output R1, the pump

connected to output R1 flashes. Possible
causes: • Check the pump.
• The pump is faulty. • Check the wiring to
• Wiring fault R1.

Output R1 is overloaded, the pump connect- Check the electrical data

ed to output R1 flashes. Cause: The permis- of the pump, replace
sible values for R1 specified on the type plate pump if necessary. R1 is
have been permanently exceeded, the output automatically switched on
has been switched off. again.

Tab. 6: Error messages

15.3 Checking the Pt1000 temperature sensors

Danger
Risk of death by electrocution! Before opening the device, make sure that all cables
leading to the device have been disconnected from the mains power and cannot be
unintentionally reconnected to the mains power.

1. Remove the terminal cover.

2. Disconnect the temperature sensor.
3. Measure the resistance of the temperature sensor with an ohmmeter and compare
with Tab. 7. Small deviations are acceptable.
4. Mount the terminal cover.

Temperature [°C] -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70

Resistance [Ω] 882 922 961 1000 1039 1078 1117 1155 1194 1232 1271

Temperature [°C] 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180
Resistance [Ω] 1309 1347 1385 1423 1461 1498 1536 1573 1611 1648 1685
Tab. 7: Pt1000 – Temperature/resistance assignments

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16 Technical data
16.1 Controller
Inputs/outputs
Rated voltage (system voltage) 115 ... 230 V~, 50/60 Hz
Own consumption ≤ 0.8 W, 2 Pt1000 temperature sensors connected
Output R1
Quantity 1
Type TRIAC
Switching current 1.1 (1.1) A each
Voltage 115 ... 230 V~, 50/60 Hz
Signal inputs/outputs
Signal inputs 1 ... 5
Quantity 5
Type of signal inputs 1 ... 4 Pt1000 (temperature acquisition)
Type of signal input 5 Pt1000 (temperature acquisition) or
Pulse water meter using 1 l/pulse, 10 l/pulse or 25 l/pulse
(flow rate acquisition)
Signal output PWM R1
Type PWM, 250 Hz, 11 V
Max. load 10 mA
Hydraulic schemes (systems)
Quantity 2
Display
Type LCD display with backlighting
Application conditions
Degree of protection IP22, DIN 40050 [without front panel: IP20]
Protection class I
Ambient temperature 0 ... +50 °C, when wall-mounted
Physical specifications
Dimensions L x W x H 110 x 160 x 51 mm
Weight 350 g
Software class A
Type of action type 1.Y
Type of fastening for permanently type X
connected cables
Degree of pollution 2
Ball pressure test temperature casing pan: 125 °C
other casing parts: 75 °C
Overvoltage category class II (2500 V)

Tab. 8: Controller technical data

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16.2 Cable specifications

Mains cable
Mains cable type H05 VV-... (NYM…)
External diameter of mantle 6.5 to 10 mm
Conductor cross-section
single strand (solid) ≤ 2.5 mm2
fine strand (with core end sleeves) ≤ 1.5 mm2
Diameter of the internal strain relief 6.5 to 10 mm
Signal cable
Sensor cable length ≤ 100 m, including extension
Sensor extension cable
design twisted-pair conductors for lengths > 10 m
cross-section of each conductor 0.75 mm2 for lengths < 50 m
1.50 mm2 for lengths > 50 m

Tab. 9: Cable technical data

17 Exclusion of liability
The manufacturer can neither monitor the compliance with this manual nor the condi-
tions and methods during the installation, operation, usage and maintenance of the
controller. Improper installation of the system may result in damage to property and, as
a result, to bodily injury.
Therefore, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility and liability for loss, damage or
costs which result from or are in any way related to incorrect installation, improper op-
eration, incorrect execution of installation work and incorrect usage and maintenance.
Similarly, we assume no responsibility for patent right or other right infringements of
third parties caused by usage of this controller.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product, technical data or
installation and operating instructions without prior notice.

18 Legal guarantee
In accordance with German statutory regulations, there is a 2-year legal guarantee on
this product for the customer.
The seller will remove all manufacturing and material faults that occur in the product
during the guarantee period and affect the correct functioning of the product. Natural
wear and tear does not constitute a malfunction. No legal guarantee can be offered if
the fault can be attributed to third parties, unprofessional installation or commissioning,
incorrect or negligent handling, improper transport, excessive loading, use of improper
equipment, faulty construction work, unsuitable construction location or improper op-
eration or use. Legal guarantee claims shall only be accepted if notification of the fault
is provided immediately after it is discovered. Guarantee claims are to be directed to the
seller.
The seller must be informed before guarantee claims are processed. For processing
a guarantee claim an exact fault description and the invoice / delivery note must
be provided.
The seller can choose to fulfil the legal guarantee either by repair or replacement. If the
product can neither be repaired nor replaced, or if this does not occur within a suitable
period in spite of the specification of an extension period in writing by the customer, the
reduction in value caused by the fault shall be replaced, or, if this is not sufficient taking
the interests of the end customer into consideration, the contract is cancelled.
Any further claims against the seller based on this legal guarantee obligation, in particu-
lar claims for damages due to lost profit, loss-of-use or indirect damages are excluded,
unless liability is obligatory by law.

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