Dimplex Free-E User Manual

Dimplex Free-E User Manual

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Free-E User Manual
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Summary of Contents for Dimplex Free-E

  • Page 1 Free-E User Manual Heat water for free with solar PV. 8/60510/0 Version A...
  • Page 2 Dimplex 0844 879 3587 MillbrookxHouse,xGrangexDrive,xHedgexEnd,xSouthamptonxSO30x2DF dimplex.co.ukxx|xxgdcgroup.co.uk...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3.5 RF Channel Selection 4.3.6 Update Firmware 5 Appendices 5.1 Appendix 1 - Technical Specifications for Energy Meter 5.2 Appendix 2 - Technical Specifications for Free-E 5.3 Appendix 3 - WiFi Connection Information 6 Consumer Information Dimplex 0844 879 3587 Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF dimplex.co.uk | gdcgroup.co.uk...
  • Page 4: Manual Information

    Information Indicates tips and advice for the smooth operation of the system THIS MANUAL REFERS TO THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS; Free-E Meter (certified as part number: 054722) Free-E (certified as part number: 054739) Please retain this manual for future reference. Dimplex...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    - Gently clean the top and bottom ventilation grids with a vacuum cleaner Never use cleaning agents containing sand, soda, acid or chloride, as these can damage the casing of the Free-e. The display screen should be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 6: Free-E Overview - How It Works

    PV panels, the surplus energy will be sent to the grid. The Free-E uses this surplus photovoltaic energy instead to heat the water in a household water tank, and therefore prevent this energy from going to waste. The Free-E can divert up to 95% of unused (otherwise exported) solar PV electricity to an electrical water heating device.
  • Page 7: Key Features

    -Internal software alarm system, thermal protection, overload protection and soft start option - all of which prevent damage to the system and give you peace of mind - Approved CE product - 3 Year Warranty Dimplex 0844 879 3587 Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF dimplex.co.uk | gdcgroup.co.uk...
  • Page 8: Using The Free-E Interface

    / next button will return the user to the top of the menu. The screen shown above in is the default screen saver on the Free-E user interface. It displays the current store power being diverted in watts, the current power being imported or exported, the current date and time, and icons for the connectivity status, which are;...
  • Page 9: Main User Interface Screen And Colours

    4.1.1 Backlight Colour Indications If the Free-E is exporting energy and storing power, the backlight will be green. If no energy is being exported or energy is being imported from the grid, the backlight will be blue. If there is a fault or error with the operation of the Free-E, the backlight will be red.
  • Page 10 Set weekdays - SU for timer(s): SU MO TU WE TH FR SA ENTER Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Press Enter Button ABORT SAVE Dimplex 0844 879 3587 Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF dimplex.co.uk | gdcgroup.co.uk...
  • Page 11: Disable Free-E

    4.2.4 Light OFF Interval This option allows you to set the OFF time for the backlight of the Free-E user interface when not in use. The light OFF interval can be set to 1 minute, 30 minutes or never, which will prevent the backlight from turning off. The default setting is 30 seconds.
  • Page 12: Advanced Settings

    0 to 3kW) in roughly 1% steps. This is not a user function. It is useful for fault finding as the Free-E variable output, L1 ,can be driven ON even though there is no nett export power being measured by the Free-E Meter.
  • Page 13: Rf Channel Selection

    Once this option is selected, the software will check for updates automatically. If a new firmware update is available, the screen display will confirm this and the firmware update will begin automatically. Dimplex 0844 879 3587 Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF dimplex.co.uk | gdcgroup.co.uk...
  • Page 14: Appendices

    Appendices List of Appendices 5.1 Free-E Meter Technical Specifications 5.2 Free-E Technical Specifications 5.3 WiFi Connection Information Dimplex 0844 879 3587 Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF dimplex.co.uk | gdcgroup.co.uk...
  • Page 15: Appendix 1 - Technical Specifications For Energy Meter

    231 x 125 x 48 mm Weight 0.201 kg Mounting Wall Mounting Flanges Enclosure V0 Polycarbonate Operating Temperature -20°C to +45°C Operating Humidity up to 85% (non-condensing) Dimplex 0844 879 3587 Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2DF dimplex.co.uk | gdcgroup.co.uk...
  • Page 16: Appendix 2 - Technical Specifications For Free-E

    5.2 Appendix 2 - Technical Specifications - Free-E Ordering Codes DOMM 054739 Voltage / Current Input Voltage Range 215V to 255Vac, 50/60Hz Maximum continuous AC output current at 210 V 14.2A +/-1% Maximum continuous AC output current at 230 V 13.0A +/-1%...
  • Page 17: Appendix 3 - Wifi Connection Information

    For the next step, you will need a smartphone, tablet or laptop to access the web address given on the Free-E screen as shown in the image above. You will need to open the WiFi connection options/settings on your device (similar to the image shown on the left) and connect to the Free-e network.
  • Page 18 The Free-E will now scan for any existing networks available in the area. This may take up to 45 seconds. When the scan is complete, a list of found networks will be displayed. Select the network that you wish the Free-E to connect to.
  • Page 19: Consumer Information

    Consumer Information 6.1 Compliance Information The Dimplex Free-E complies with the applicable EU directives; EC Directives: Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC EMC directive 2004/108/EC Applied Standards: ISEN 55014-1: 2006 + A1:2009 ISEN 55014-2: 1997+ A1:2001 + A2:2008 ISEN 55022: 2010 ISEN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009...
  • Page 20 Dimplex 0844 879 3587 MillbrookxHouse,xGrangexDrive,xHedgexEnd,xSouthamptonxSO30x2DF dimplex.co.ukxx|xxgdcgroup.co.uk...

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