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- Page 1 For the qualified installer ROTEX RPS4 Operating and installation instructions Regulation and pump unit for Solaris Solar Systems Valid for the following components - ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - Solaris R4 Differential temperature control Output 04/2016...
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Page 2: Guarantee
Guarantee Guarantee 1.1 Warranty conditions The legal guarantee conditions fundamentally apply. Our war- ranty conditions beyond that can be found online on your sales representative's webpage. FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.3.1 Regulation and pump unit RPS4 ....7 Schematics ......35 3.3.2... -
Page 4: Safety
DANGER! ponents of your heating system, please observe the respective documents. Draws attention to imminent danger. Work on the ROTEX RPS4 (such as hydraulic Disregarding this warning can lead to serious and electrical connection and initial start-up) injury or death. -
Page 5: Avoid Danger
Electrical installation must be carried out only 2.4 Intended use by qualified electrical experts and in The ROTEX solar system may only be used for compliance with the valid electro-technical solar-supported heating of hot water systems. guidelines as well as the regulations of the The ROTEX solar system must be installed, con- relevant energy supply company (EVU). -
Page 6: Manual Operation
Manual operation 3.1 Structure and Components of Solaris system Fig. 3-1 Standard design of a ROTEX Solaris solar system (ROTEX recommends a double-sided connection) Cold water connection line Zone with water for domestic use Domestic water (hot) distribution line Solar zone... -
Page 7: Info Parameters
The handling instructions and descriptions in this manual are valid for all ROTEX storage tanks to be used in conjunction with this solar system, even if only one type (z. B. SCS) is used for illustrative purposes. -
Page 8: Optional Accessories
(FlowGuard FLG 16 41 02). Solar storage tank extension kit If the heat output of a single ROTEX hot water storage tank is not adequate, you can interconnect several Sanicube / HybridCube as modules. The following components are offered: –... -
Page 9: Peak Output
4.1.2 Serial connection As an alternative to the parallel mode described in this manual, ROTEX solar systems are usually built according to one of the and if necessary, a maximum of 3 solar panels can be mounted following system concepts. Information concerning hydraulic one above the other. -
Page 10: Installing The Control And Pump Unit
Comply with the relevant safety at work regulations. DANGER! Leaking gas in the immediate proximity of electrical components can cause an explosion. The RPS4 regulating and pump unit and electrical components should not be installed Fig. 4-4 Work step 1 Fig. 4-5... -
Page 11: Installation Of Flowsensor, Flowguard (Optional)
Solaris R4 regulator circuit board at position FLS (4-pin, see fig. 4-24). Fig. 4-14 Work step 11 Fig. 4-15 Work step 12 Fig. 4-17 Installation FlowSensor FLS Fig. 4-16 Work step 13 FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 12: Installing Temperature Sensor
70 cm insertion depth (cable tie). Fig. 4-19 Work step 1+2 Fig. 4-22 Work step 2+3 4. Push the sealing plug into the well, and run the cables. Fig. 4-20 Accessory FlowGuard FLG FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 13: Preparing And Fitting The Control System
1. Plug in the supplied cables using the PCB edge connectors at the rear of the control unit. The connectors are polarised to prevent errors. A connecting diagram is provided in the control unit cover. Fig. 4-25 Work step 1 FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... - Page 14 7. Run the control cables along the return pipe and fix them with cable ties. Fig. 4-28 Basic wiring: FlowSensor for storage cylinder, return flow, and collector, pump supply, mains supply Fig. 4-31 Work step 7 FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
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Page 15: Fit The Covering Hood
To do this, carefully screw in the self-tapping fixing screw (pre-fitted on the cover) through the recess in the lower part of the front of the housing and then fit the cover cap. Fig. 4-34 Work step 3 FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 16: Start-Up And Decommissioning
All the following work must be carried out in the specified se- pump P quence. 9. Only when connecting a RPS4 regulating and pump unit to 1. Filling the storage cylinder: several solar storage tanks: Filling the heat exchanger for domestic water. -
Page 17: Control Brief Description
By turning off at the main switch of the Solaris R4 regulator or by removing the plug from the mains, you can shut down the ROTEX solar system temporarily. If there is a danger of frost: –... -
Page 18: Final Shutdown
5.2.2 Final shutdown Take the ROTEX solar system out of service (see section 5.2.1 "Temporary shutdown"). Disconnect the RPS4 control and pump unit from all electrical and water connections. Dismantle the RPS4 control and pump unit in accordance with the assembly instructions (section 4 "Peak output") in reverse order. -
Page 19: Flowsensor
Unit may only be opened by an authorised play creasing parameter settings technician. Disconnect from mains supply Light for solar return flow temperature dis- before opening the housing. play Fig. 6-1 Operating and display elements FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 20: Operating Mode Of Control System
P is only possible water vapour, is a normal operating condition. if the solar panel temperature has fallen below the parameter value [TK permitted] by more than 2 K. – Faulty FlowSensor. FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 21: Pump Kick Function
" is set to be equal to the solar panel temperature "T ". frost damage. The manual mode cannot be activated with active "en- hanced frost protection function" (star symbol in display flashing - see Section 6.2.10). FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 22: Output Calculation, Maximum Values, And Yield Count
"DT". If the temperature spread between "T " and "T " is too great, the pump output (max. 15 stages) and thus also the flow rate through the solar panel is increased until the target FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 23: Total Reset Function
The system is ready for operation once more. limit temperature has been exceeded. While frost protection is active a star icon is shown in the standard temperature display. Fig. 6-4 Operating display with active frost protection FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 24: Adjustment And Menu Guide
0 to 100 % Running time for the solar oper- Level on 0 to 99999 h Only accessible for an expert (see fig. 6-7) ating pump P Tab. 6-3 Info parameter (maximum values and calculated values) FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 25: Fast Access
– "B" in the 3rd. line, burner block contact active (see section 6.3.10) or a fault status (see section 7.2 "Trouble- shooting"). – "H" in the 4th. line, manual operating mode. FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... - Page 26 FlowSensor Fig. 6-7 Setup menu FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
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Page 27: Password Input
It is possible to select a different language later on via the menu item: [choice 1/2] -> [Functions] -> [Change language] (fig. 6-7). Alternative quick access to the language selection: Simultaneous pushing of the OK key and the up arrow key (+). FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 28: Manual Setting Of The Pump Speed Regulation
Discrete times Cylinder temperature sensor Storage tank temperature TS min Minimum temperature for burner stop VBSK Delay burner blocking contact Fig. 6-9 For example: Function of the delay time when initiating the burner blocking contact FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 29: Recommended Settings
Blocking time solar operating pump P 0 to 600 s — 30 s 10 s time VBSK Delay burner blocking contact 10 to 600 s — 120 s 10 s Tab. 6-5 Overview of parameters FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 30: Additional Settings For Your Solar System
With a rising or setting sun, and an increasing storage parameter, the higher will be the available heat storage cylinder temperature, the collector temperature gradually falls capacity, and thus the output potential of the ROTEX solar after the pumps have been switched on, i.e. the switch-off con- system. -
Page 31: Setting Recommendation For The Post-Heating Via External Heat Sources Or By The Electrical Immersion Heater, Burner Blocking Contact
VBSK] in such a way that the external heat generator does not heat (see section 6.3.10), – if a a minimum heating output is provided by the solar pan- els or – the storage cylinder has reached a sufficiently high tem- perature. FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 32: Faults And Malfunctions
The event is displayed in clear text and using a code, the time since the start of the event is displayed in hours. Starting with the most recent event, you can leaf through the in- FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Rectification of damage to live components – Pumps are switched off. In the Solaris R4 regulator, the T of the RPS4 regulation and pump unit must light flashes. If the set switch-on inhibit temperature falls by more than 2 K, normal system operation is enabled automat- only be carried out by heating engineers ically. - Page 34 The cause is a defective or incorrectly connected sensor. Install the sensor correctly or replace it; normal system Only original ROTEX replacement parts may be used. operation will be resumed. In the status column of the Solaris R4 regulator, "W" flashes.
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Page 35: Hydraulic System Connection
Hydraulic system connection 8.1 Schematics WARNING! CAUTION! Temperatures in excess of 60°C can arise in the The ROTEX-units can also be optionally fitted solar storage tank. with non return valves ( 16 50 70) made of Install scalding protection. plastic. These are suitable for operating temper- –... - Page 36 Hydraulic system connection Fig. 8-2 Standard-Solaris incorporation with GCU compact Fig. 8-3 Standard-Solaris incorporation with Air-Water-Heat Pump HPSU compact FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
- Page 37 Hydraulic system connection Fig. 8-4 Standard-Solaris incorporation with Air-Water-Heat Pump (HPSU Bi-Bloc with room heating and cooling function) The displayed plant schematics do not claim to be complete and do not replace careful indoor planning. FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
- Page 38 Mixer group with high-efficiency pump (PWM controlled) High-efficiency pump Boiler circuit pump Mixing circuit pump Solar operating pump Circulation pump Panel heat exchanger (condenser) RKHB Indoor unit HPSU Bi-Bloc heat pump Return temperature limiter RoCon HP Control HPSU compact FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
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Page 39: Connection Of A Pressure Solar Panel System
ROTEX solar system (DrainBack) and thus the regulation and pump unit RPS4. -
Page 40: Technical Data
Details and precautions on installation, maintenance and assembly can be found in the installation and or operation manuals. Energy labels and product fiches for addition combinations, packages and other products can be found on www.rotex-heating.com. Sound power in heating mode, measured according to the EN12102 under conditions of the EN14825. -
Page 41: Pump Characteristic Curve
9.4 Pump characteristic curve Sensor resistance Temperature (PTC, Pt 1000) Fig. 9-1 Resistance characteristic lines of the Solaris sensor Fig. 9-3 Pump characteristic curve Flow rate Temperature Sensor output voltage Fig. 9-2 Characteristic curves of the FlowSensor FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 42: Notes
Notes 10 Notes FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016... -
Page 43: List Of Keywords
Momentary output ....24 Mounting position solar panel temperature sensor ... . . 27 Noise problems . . .11 FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4•04/2016...
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