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SOM 6 SI Installation, Configuration and Troubleshooting Manual manual Thanks for buying this product. Read this manual carefully to get the best perfomance from this unit.
• solar loop operating hours counter Scope of delivery: 1 x SOM 6 SI 1 x accessory bag 1 x spare fuse T4A 2 x screws and dowels 4 x strain relief and screws Additionally enclosed in the full kit:...
SOM 6 SI Installation display Warning! 1.1 Mounting Switch-off power supply before opening the housing. The unit is designed for indoor installation only. It is not suitable for installation in hazardous locations and should not cover be sited near to any electromagnetic field. The controller must installed in accordance with all electrical regulations.
SOM 6 SI 1.2.1 Allocation of clamps for system 1 Standard solar system with 1 store, 1 pump and 3 sen- sors. The sensor S4 / TRF can optionally be used for energy production measurement. Symbol Specification Collector sensor Lower tank sensor...
SOM 6 SI Operation and function The controller is operated by the 3 keys below the display. 2.1 Pushbuttons for adjustment To enter the configuration mode toggle through the display parameters by pressing and releasing key 1 until this no longer causes the display to change.
SOM 6 SI 2.2.3 System screen The system screen (active system scheme) shows the schemes selected on the controller. It consists of several system component symbols, which are - depending on the current status of the system - either flashing, permanently shown or hidden.
SOM 6 SI Controller parameter and indication channels 3.1 Channel-overview Legend: Corresponding channel is available if the appropriate option Corresponding channel is only available if the option energy is activated. production measurement is activated (OHQM). Please note: Corresponding channel is only available if the option energy S3 and S4 are only indicated if sensors are connected.
SOM 6 SI 3.1.1 Collector Temperature Shows the current collector temperature. COL: Collector Temperature • COL : collector temperature display range: -40 →+482 °F 3.1.2 Lower Storage Tank Temperature Shows the current store temperature. TST: Store Temperature • TST : store temperature Display range: -40 →+482 °F...
SOM 6 SI 3.1.6 Energy Production Measurement OHQM: Energy Production A measurement of the system’s energy production is pos- Measurement. Adjustment sible in conjunction with a flowmeter and an additional range: OFF/ON sensor which measures the heat exchanger’s return tem- Factory setting: OFF perature.
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SOM 6 SI 3.1.8 Maximum Store Temperature S MX: If the adjusted maximum temperature is exceeded, a further Maximum Storage Tank loading of the store is stopped so that a damaging overheating Temperature can be avoided. If the maximum store temperature is...
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SOM 6 SI 3.1.13 Recooling Function This setting is designed to be used in conjunction with the System Cooling Function, which overrides the maximum OREC: store temperature (S MX) when used. This function will Recooling Option cool the tank back down to its maximum temperature when...
SOM 6 SI 3.2.1 Recommended Settings for Standard DHW System Display Parameter Name Recommended Setting and Explanation Code and Reference (All temperatures in °F) 15° Setting this too low can cause the circulator to cycle on and Switch on Temperature DT O off too frequently.
SOM 6 SI 4. Troubleshooting tips If a malfunction occurs, a notification is given on the display of the controller: °F Ω °F Ω 1213 Warning symbol 1232 1000 1252 1019 1271 Operating control lamp 1039 1290 1058 1309 1078...
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SOM 6 SI Symptom Possible Cause and Remedies List SOM unit is sensing a short circuit condition. Operating control lamp flashes red. The Measure the resistance between the two terminals to which symbol is displayed and the symbol is flashing.
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SOM 6 SI Symptom Possible Cause and Remedies List LED is blinking red and green. Check the Circulator Pump Operating Mode. This should be set to “auto”. If it is set to either “on” or “off” the unit will flash red and green, the symbol will flash and the symbol will be displayed.
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