Rotex RoCon mb Operating Instructions Manual

Electronic controller for heat pumps for rotex hpsu monobloc compact types rkhwmx300c rkhwmx500c rkhwmxb300c rkhwmxb500c

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ROTEX Control unit
RoCon mb, 
RoCon U1,
RoCon M1
Operating instructions
Electronic controller for heat pumps
For ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact types
RKHWMX300C
RKHWMX500C
RKHWMXB300C
RKHWMXB500C
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Edition 09/2017

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  • Page 1 For certified companies ROTEX Control unit RoCon mb,  RoCon U1, RoCon M1 Operating instructions Electronic controller for heat pumps For ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact types RKHWMX300C RKHWMX500C RKHWMXB300C RKHWMXB500C Edition 09/2017...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuration , "Mixer Config" level... . .53 4.3.1 Assigning the terminal ID on the RoCon B1 control panel of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact . . . 33 Errors, malfunctions and messages ..55 Recognising errors, correcting malfunctions . . . 55 7.1.1...
  • Page 3 Other items ......60 10 List of keywords ..... . 63 FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 4: Safety

    – the operating manual for the user/owner – Outdoor unit for ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact: the respective installation and oper- ating instructions. CAUTION! – On connection of a ROTEX solar system: the Indicates a situation which may cause possible respective installation and operating instruc- damage. tions.
  • Page 5: Validity

    Notes related to order numbers are identified by the shopping cart symbol 1.4 Use as intended The RoCon mb controller must only be used in 1.2.4 Handling instructions ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact heat pumps that are approved for the ROTEX RoCon regu- ●...
  • Page 6: Product Description

    Product description Product description The RoCon mb control unit contains a timer which can be used The RoCon mb controller is part of the ROTEX HPSU to set: monobloc compact. – 2 individual adjustable switching time programs for room It consists of the RoCon BM1 printed circuit board, to...
  • Page 7: Operation

    If an external heat generator (e.g. the optional backup heater) is activated at target feed temperatures over 50 °C, the effi- ciency (COP) of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact can de- teriorate (depending on the outside temperature). 3.2 Display and operating elements...
  • Page 8: Controls

    Frequently required functions and setting options can be quickly – Heating circuit active (room heating and directly selected using the rotary switch (main function level). function) Irrespective of the rotary switch position, the ROTEX – Heating circuit active (room cooling HPSU monobloc compact operates according to the function) operating mode which has been set in the "Operating...
  • Page 9: Operating Concept

    "Configuration" rotary switch setting (see chap. 3.4.8). If the system is switched on, the defaults set in the RoCon mb control unit fully automatically control the operation of the – room heating, room cooling and – hot water generation plumbing.
  • Page 10: Basic Functions And Operating Modes

    – parameter [Function Heating Rod] = "1" and Keylock – parameter [Power DHW] to the maximum value of the The control panel of the RoCon mb can be locked against inad- backup heater. vertent operation (see fig. 3-4). – Set the rotary switch to operating mode, and set the It is unlocked in the same way.
  • Page 11 Operation Displaying the operating data overview Short des- Explanation of the display value On the "Overview" information level, the RoCon mb controller's ignation display shows the current operating data for the ROTEX HPSU Current position of mixing valve 3UVB1 monobloc compact.
  • Page 12: Setting The Operating Mode

    Displaying the water pressure 3.4.2 Setting the operating mode On the RoCon mb control unit, the system pressure (water The operating mode in which the ROTEX HPSU monobloc com- pressure) of the internal circuit (direct heating circuit) can be dis- pact is to operate is selected using the rotary switch in the "Oper-...
  • Page 13 "Automatic 2". HS control) or a connected room station also influence the target If several switching contacts are to be connected to the ROTEX feed temperature (prerequisite: parameter [HC Function] = On). HPSU monobloc compact (e.g. Smart Grid, room thermostat),...
  • Page 14: Temperature Setting Of Daytime Room Temperature

    ● Confirm the selection with a brief push of the rotary button.  Change has been accepted. Jump back to previous dis- play. Detailed explanations and possible setting values for this rotary switch setting can be found in chap. 6.7. FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 15 Saved switching time programs can be changed at any time. For a better overview, it is recommended to write down and safely store the programmed switching cycles (see chap. 9.1.1). The permanent time programs are preset according to tab. 3-9. FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 16 "Set Temp Night" rotary switch position in the parameter [T-Absence]. – The hot water generation is not affected. – The time program runs for the set time period from activa- tion. FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 17: System Settings

    CAN bus are described in chap. 4.3. of the RoCon mb controller and system configuration for the installation environment of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc com- pact, the direct heating circuit, hot water preparation and any optionally connected components are carried out.
  • Page 18: Operation With Glycol

    Prerequisite: a valid terminal ID has been assigned to the – Parameter [Glycol] = 0: no glycol added RoCon B1 control panel of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact – Parameter [Glycol] = 1: glycol added or the RoCon U1 room station ( ●...
  • Page 19: Smart Grid (Sg)

    1", 15 60 16). play. A special electricity meter with SG receiver, to which the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact must be connected, is required to use this function. As soon as the function is activated by the parameter [SMART GRID] = 1, the heat pump is set to an operating mode as per tab.
  • Page 20: Special Functions

    – pressing the Exit key again or – touching the rotary button or – selecting another menu using the rotary switch.  If manual operation is ended, the RoCon mb control unit automatically switches to "Standby" operating mode. FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 21: Special System Settings

    Operation 3.6 Special system settings 3.6.2 Heat slope The RoCon mb controller is already basically configured for the Caution - Risk of overheating of floor ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact. However, it must still be heating! adapted to optionally connected accessories and the installation environment during initial commissioning.
  • Page 22: Cooling Slope

    HC Function ature limit to the minimum permissible Heat-Slope T-Frost Protect system temperature in the RoCon mb controller (parameter [Min T-Flow Cooling]). The cooling slope is used to adjust the target feed temperature to HC Configuration the characteristics of the building depending on the respective...
  • Page 23: Weather-Dependent T-Hs Control

    If the mean outside temperature falls below 4 °C when erated and the settings for the assigned heating circuit under- "Cooling" operating mode is active, the operating mode taken via the RoCon B1 control panel of the ROTEX HPSU automatically switches to "Heating". monobloc compact.
  • Page 24: Interlink Function

    Operation If the antifreeze function is active, the display of the RoCon mb b) "Heating" or "Automatic 1" / "Automatic 2" operating mode control unit displays the symbol next to the time on the active during the switching cycles in day mode.
  • Page 25: Heating Support

    6.2.2. 3.6.10 Air purge 3.6.9 Special function: switching contacts By activating the air purge, the RoCon mb controller starts a per- By setting the [AUX Fct] parameter, the switching conditions for manently defined sequence program with start/stop operation of the potential-free AUX switching contact (toggle switch output A).
  • Page 26: Anti-Legionella System

    3.6.12 Resetting to factory settings (reset) Fig. 3-17 Processes of the Air Purge If the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact no longer functions cor- rectly and no other cause for the incorrect behaviour can be de- 5. Set the rotary switch to the "Operating Mode"...
  • Page 27: Screed Program

    A prefabricated heating pro- 4. Use the rotary button to select the "Delete" program. tocol related to ROTEX floor heating can be found in the Internet 5. Confirm the selection with a brief push of the rotary button.
  • Page 28 RoCon mb controller. checked metrologically before the flooring can be laid. After the screed program has ended, the RoCon mb control unit continues to work in the previously set operating mode. If not con- figured beforehand, the following finishing work is necessary.
  • Page 29: Relay Test

    3.6.15 Settings for optional circulation pump For greater convenience in draining the water, an optional circu- lation pump can be switched with the RoCon mb control unit. There are 2 setting options for this: a) Separate switching time program (see chap. 3.4.7). Here, the...
  • Page 30: Remote Control Via Internet

    3.6.16 Remote control via Internet An optional gateway (RoCon G1, 15 70 56) can be used to connect the RoCon mb controller to the Internet. This enables remote control of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact by mobile phones (by app).
  • Page 31: Initial Start-Up

    CAN data bus. For this reason, the RoCon BM1 printed circuit Chapter 6). boards and the RoCon B1 control panels of the ROTEX HPSU a) If no optional RoCon system components are connected monobloc compact, as well as any optional RoCon U1 room sta-...
  • Page 32: And During System Extensions

    A maximum of 8 heat generators can be connected in the RoCon system via the CAN data bus. Several heat generators integrated in the heating installation must be regarded as a special application. If necessary contact a ROTEX service technician.
  • Page 33: Hpsu Monobloc Compact

    15 70 68) has no separate control unit. For configuration and operation, it must be con- ● Switch on the power supply to the ROTEX HPSU monobloc nected via a CAN bus line to a RoCon controller installed in the compact.
  • Page 34: Rocon U1 Room Station

    (except if the terminal position. "Info" function is active). ● Switch on the power supply to the respective ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact. B: Configuration for "Mixing Valve" setting  ● Confirm the "Mixing Valve" setting by briefly pressing the After the start phase, the operating language selector is rotary button.
  • Page 35: Generator

    If adaptations have to be undertaken, the value of the parameter [Boiler Assignment] (see chapter 6, tab. 6-15) must be set to the same value as the heat generator ID of the ROTEX HPSU mono- bloc compact that is intended to supply the mixer circuit of this mixer module.
  • Page 36: Parameter Overview

    After resetting to factory settings: ● Rotary switch setting: Info ● Resetting to factory settings. (see chap. 3.6.12 - Option 3) ● Switch on the power supply to the ROTEX HPSU monobloc ● Rotary switch setting: Info compact. Language Standard Config...
  • Page 37: Configuration

    T-Flow Day Anti-Legionella temp T_H/C Switch T-Flow Night Max DHW loading time Cooling Setpoint adj Continuous heating DHW Off Time Max T-Flow Min T-Flow HC Adaption Tab. 5-2 Parameters in the "Configuration" rotary switch setting FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 38: Rotary Switch Setting: Dhw Install

    No selection 5.3.5 Rotary switch setting: DHW Set Temp Contr BM1/BE1 #X No function. Mix Valve #X 5.3.6 Rotary switch setting: DHW Install Tab. 5-9 Parameters in the "Remote Param" rotary switch setting No function. FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 39: Rotary Switch Setting: Time Program

    Start T-Out Cooling Max T-Out Cooling T-Flow Cooling start T-Flow Cooling max Min T-Flow Cooling T-Flow Cooling Cooling Setpoint adj Relay Test Screed Screed Program Tab. 5-12 Parameters in the "Configuration" rotary switch setting FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 40: Parameter Settings

    In addition to the above functions, the room station can basically be used as a remote control unit for the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact and the entire RoCon system (with activated terminal function) (see chapters 4.1 and 4.4.2).
  • Page 41 0: normally open contact (switching contact closed = peak) 1: normally closed contact (switching contact closed = off-peak) Room thermostat Configuration of a room thermostat with potential-free contacts connected to ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact connection J16. – Off: Deactivated On: (only if parameter [Interlink fct] = Off) ...
  • Page 42 3: Feeder pump – The output becomes active as soon as a heat requirement is pending for the direct heating circuit of the heat generator. Air Purge Activation of automatic ventilation of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact and the con- nected heating circuit (see chap. 3.6.10). Off: Deactivated...
  • Page 43 Setting of the heating circuit ID for the room station (see chap. 4.1). This parameter de- termines which heating circuit should be operated with this value. The direct heating circuit of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact is set to heating circuit ID "0" as standard (see chap. 6.12, parameter [Unmixed Circ Config]).
  • Page 44: System Configuration" Level

    [Equilibrium Temp] - only in hot water mode. Application: alternative room heating bi-valence mode if the boiler is hydraulically integrated so that it directly heats the unpressurised storage tank water of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc com- pact (connection via solar connections).
  • Page 45: Hc Configuration" Level

    0.1 bar Pressure monitor function (only with activated pressure sensor, [Pressure Config]=On, see tab. 6-1): if the measured value falls below the set value, the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact is shut off and an error message is generated. Max Pressure Defines the maximum water pressure.
  • Page 46 If an optionally connected mixed heating circuit requests a higher temperature from the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact, this is taken into consideration. The ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact's internal heating circulation pump therefore always runs when it is switched on. If the connected heating circuit supplies a floor heating system, a mechan- ical temperature limiter must be installed to prevent overheating the screed.
  • Page 47: Dhw Configuration" Level

    Delay time as of which the additional heat generator may support the heat pump in hot water 20 - 95 min 50 min 1 min charging (see chap. 3.6.7). Tab. 6-5 Parameters in the "DHW Install" rotary switch setting FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 48: Rotary Switch Setting: Operating Mode

    Target hot water temperature for the 3rd switching time cycle of the time programs [Automatic 35 - 70 °C 48 °C 1 °C 1] and [Automatic 2]. Tab. 6-9 Parameters in the "DHW Set Temp" rotary switch setting FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 49: Rotary Switch Setting: Time Program

    No selection Activation switches to local device. Contr BM1/BE1 #X Activation switches to the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact with the device ID X (see chap. 6.12, parameter [BUS ID HS]). Mix Valve #X Activation switches to the mixer module with the device ID X (see chap. 6.13.1, parameter [HC Assignment]).
  • Page 50: Exit Key: Special Function

    The target feed temperature of the direct heating circuit in °C is displayed. 0 - 90 °C 0.1 °C Status HS pump The current status of the internal heating circulation pump of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact is displayed. Runtime Compres- The running time of the refrigerant compressor in h is displayed.
  • Page 51: Basic Configuration" Parameter Level

    These settings are not yet applicable. Unmixed Circ Config Setting of the heating circuit ID for the direct heating circuit of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc com- 0 - 15 pact.
  • Page 52 In addition to the above functions, the room station can basically be used as a remote control unit for the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact and the entire RoCon system (with activated terminal function) (see chapters 4.1 and 4.4.2).
  • Page 53 Heating optimisation is locked during automatic heat slope adaptation. Slope Offset Setting of the slope offset of the target feed temperature on the ROTEX HPSU monobloc com- 0.0 - 50.0 K 5.0 K pact in comparison with the target feed temperature determined for the mixer circuit.
  • Page 54 28 days. The end of the screed program is de- heating day tab. 3-11 fined by the 1st day with the target value setting "- - - -" (see chap. 3.6.13). Tab. 6-16 Parameters in the "Configuration" rotary switch setting, "Mixer Config" level FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 55: Errors, Malfunctions And Messages

    Manual Operation FA failure 7.1 Recognising errors, correcting malfunctions The electronic controller of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact: Special Level – signals an error by means of the background of the display FA failure lighting up red and shows an error code on the display (see...
  • Page 56: Emergency Operation

    To do this, please have the important device data available (see fig. 7-4 for the procedure): 7.3 EHS emergency operation – Type and manufacturer number of the ROTEX HPSU mono- bloc compact (see heat pump type plate). If the heat pump fails, the backup heater can be used as emer- –...
  • Page 57: Glossary

    ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact in generating heat. Backup heater Optional electric heater booster for general support of the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact during heat generation. Heating characteristic curve Mathematical relationship between the external temperature and the target T-HS (synonym = heat slope) in order to achieve the desired room temperature at all outside temperatures.
  • Page 58: Notes

    [T-DHW Setpoint 2]: ____ °C [T-DHW Setpoint 3]: ____ °C ting Time period Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Tab. 9-2 Individual settings in the hot water timer programs FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
  • Page 59: Parameters

    Sunday Tab. 9-3 Individual settings of the circulation switching time program 9.1.2 Parameters ● Enter the parameter changes you have made in the following table and in the ROTEX HPSU monobloc compact operating manual. Rotary switch Parameter levels / Old value...
  • Page 60: Other Items

    Notes 9.2 Other items FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...
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  • Page 63: List Of Keywords

    Information messages ..50 Target room temperature ..14 Technician code ... . 21 FA ROTEX RoCon mb • 09/2017...

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