Table of Contents Safety Instructions Description of Controller Installation Terminal Connection Operation Measurement Values Statistics Operating Modes Settings Protections Special Functions Menu Lock Service Values Languages Malfunctions SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
• Markings made on the unit at the factory must not be altered, removed or made illegible • Only the settings actually described in these instructions may be made on the controller SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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- Installation and instructions manual XTDC - CAN Bus Data Logger Optionally contained depending on design/order: - 2-8 PT1000 temperature sensors and immersion sleeves - Ethernet SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
For Transport / Storage 32F - 140F Air Humidity For Controller Operation Max 85% rel humidity @ 77F For Transport / Storage No moisture condensation SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
Controller must be inac- 5. Hang the controller on the upper screw. cessible from the rear. 6. Align the housing and tighten the lower screws. C.1.1 Socket SunMaxx Solar |5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Controller and VFS sensor have to have the same ground potential. The VFS sensor has a functional earth connector (PELV). The PE-connector of the controller has to be connected to the pipe system near the sensor. Terminal Connection Cover Cover Screw SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Connect the VFS sensors with the matching jacks. To prevent damage to the Direct Sensors it is highly recommended to install them in to the return. When installing the Vortex Flow Sensors (VFS), observe the correct fl ow direction! SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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1: Remote adjuster 2: Sensor 3: Sensor earth Connection for remote adjuster (grey) Connection for sensor (green) Connection for sensor earth (white) DANGER Connecting only low voltages SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
The mains part of the terminal connection room is covered by a plastic sheet. Make sure that the controller is without voltage before removing it. D.2 TERMINAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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(ELR) Pump Pump Collector S7 Pump Pump Solar Pump Valve Col- Collector S7 lector S7 / Collector S8 (on = Collec- tor S7) (Pot. Frei) SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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(On = Open) Collector S8 On=Charge On=Charge (On = Col- Storage 2 Storage 2 lector Valve Valve Storage S2 Storage S2 (On=Open) (On=Open) (Pot. Frei) SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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(On = Charge Storage S2 Storage S2 Bottom) Bottom) Valve Valve Storage Bot- Storage S1/ Storage (On= Open) (On = Charge Storage 2) (Pot. Frei) SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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(On = Charge Storage 2) Storage 2) Storage S3) (On = Open) Valve Valve Storage S3 Storage S3 (On = Open) (On = Open) (Pot. Frei) SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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(On = Open) S1/ Storage tom S2 Storage S3 (On = Open) Bottom S2 (On = Open) (On = Charge (On = Charge Storage S3) Storage Top SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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CAUTION Observe the explanations for the the individual parameters on the following pages, and check whether further settings are necessary for your application. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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7. Menu Lock Against unintentional setting changes at critical points 8. Service Data For diagnosis in the event of an error 9. Language Language selection SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
This provides a clearly-organised display of the data listed under 2.1-2.2 as a bar graph. Various time ranges are available for comparison. The two left-hand keys can be used to page through the data. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
S1. The instructions on the display must be followed when fi lling the system. Be sure to terminate the function when fi nished! SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
DANGER Temperature values which are set too high can lead to scalding or damage to the system. Scalding protection must be provided by the customer! SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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As soon as ΔT conditions are met, the priority storage tank is charged. If the rise in temperature falls below the set value, then the charging of the lower-priority storage tank is enabled again. Setting range: from 1°C to 10°C (34°F to 50°F)/default setting: 3°C (37°F) SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
System protection has a higher priority than collector protection. Even when the switch on conditions for collector protection are present, the solar pump will be switched off when SP T on is reached. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Collector alarm - Settings range: 60°C to 299°C (140°F to 570°F) / Default setting: 115°C (239°F) Delay - Settings range: 1 to 60 Minuten / Default setting: 1 SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
ΔT between the reference sensors is TΔoff, the pump is switched off. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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This determines the the output signal for the highest speed of the pump, that is used e.g. during purging or manual operation. Settings range: (Solar:) 50 to 100% / Default setting: 100% - (Heating:) 0% to 50% / Default setting: 0% SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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This function has no infl uence on the regulation, but changes only the speed displayed. 6.2.3.10 Show Signal Displays the set signal in text and a graphical diagram. 6.2.3.a Example Of Pump Settings SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Settings range: 70% to 100% / Default setting: 100% CAUTION The indicated percentages are guide values that may vary to a greater or lesser extent depending on the system, pump and pump stage. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Settings range: S1-S8, VFS1, VFS2 / Default setting: non 6.4 THERMOSTAT Thermostat is used for time- and temperature controlled additional heating. Settings range: On, Off SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Energy saving mode switches the heating on when T eco is undershot und heats up to T eco + hysteresis when solar charge is active. Settings range: On, Off / Default setting: Off SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Maximum temperature at the storage sensor. If this temperature is exceeded, the relay is switched off. Settings range: 0°C to 99°C (32°F to 210°F) / Default setting: 70°C (158°F) SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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To protect the cooling unit itself from damage, the relay is switched off as soon as the temperature at the reference sensor reaches Tmax fi eld + Hys max Settings range:2°C to 60°C (36°F to 140°F) / Default setting: -20°C (-4°F) SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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When a second sensor is connected, both sensors must reach and hold the setpoint temperature for the residence time for a successful heat up. Settings range: S1-S8, VFS1-2, Active storage/ Default setting: none SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Setpoint temperature of the target storage When this temperature is detected in the target storage, heat transfer is switched off. Settings range: S1-S8, VFS1-2, Active storage/ Default setting: none SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Drain sensor / Target sensor for difference function This determines the sensor for the target storage. Settings range: S1-S8, VFS1-2, Active storage/ Default setting: none SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Settings range: S1-S8, VFS1-2, Active storage/ Default setting: none 6.11.5 Storage Sensor This determines the sensor, that is used as storage sensor. Settings range: S1-S8, VFS1-2, Active storage/ Default setting: none SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Maximum pressure. If this value is exceeded, an error message is displayed and the relay is switched on (Hysteresis 0.5 bar). Settings range: Off; 0,0 to 10 bar Default setting: 1,6 bar SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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This menu determines how long after the start of R1 or R2 the parallel relay is switched on. Settings range: 0-120 seconds / Default setting: 30 seconds SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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6.18.1 Flow Sensor (X) This determines the sensor that is used to measure the fl ow temperature. Settings range: S1-S8, VFS1-2, active collector, active storage/ Default setting: S1 SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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To prevent damage to the VFS sensor it is strongly recommended to install it into the return fl ow. If it is necessary to install in the flow, it is imperative not to exceed the maximum temperatures of the sensor! (0° C to 100°C and -25°C to 120°C short term) SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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VFS / RPS sensor (fl ow rate / pressure) per step. Offset Sensor Settings range: -100 ... +100 / Default setting: 0 CAUTION May only be started by a specialist during commissioning! Incorrect settings may cause malfunctions. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Under no circumstances switch off the controller during update, this can lead to irrevocable damages. Settings may be changed by an update. Reset the controller to factory settings after reset and commence the commissioning process. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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This menu is used to make the necessary settings for the ethernet module. 6.27.1 Ethernet Switches the entire ethernet function on or off. Settings range: On, Off / Default: Off SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
8. Service valuea To lock the other menus, select “Menu lock on”. To enable the menus again, select “Menu lock off”. Setting range: on, off/default setting: off SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
To obtain more detailed information on the error, press the key under the warning or info symbol. CAUTION Do not try to deal with this yourself. Consult a specialist in the event of an error! SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Pressure: Failure Pmax are exceeded. SD card error This message is displayed when an SD card is detected, but cannot be read or written on. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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- Verify/check plausibility of the current measurement values (see „1. - Measurement values“ on page 21) - Check the switch outputs/consumers in manual mode (see „3.2. - Manual“ on page 22) - Possibly optimise the parameter settings SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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To protect against loss of data, record any analyses and data that are particularly important to you (see 2.) at regular intervals. SunMaxx Solar | 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.877.270.7875 fax | www.sunmaxxsolar.com...
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Hydraulic Variant Set: Commissioned On: Commissioned By: Notes: 5098 NY 206 Bainbridge NY 13733 | 1.877.786.6299 1.888.270.7875 fax WWW.SUNMAXXSOLAR.COM...
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