Microcontroller-controlled temperature difference controller for solar thermal systems (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Prozeda SOLAREG II VISION PLUS
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Installation and Operating Instructions Installation and Operating Instructions MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT FOR SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS SOLAREG II VISION PLUS IMPORTANT Before installing and using this device, you must read through the instructions carefully. Failure to observe the instructions and safety information contained in these installation and operating instructions will void the guarantee for the device described/installed.
Installation and Operating Instructions The described appliance has been made and tested in compliance with CE-guidelines. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS DEVICE DESCRIPTION Usage Device features SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 4.1.1 Over voltage protection DEVICE INSTALLATION Opening the device (only by qualified personnel) Wall mounting ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 230 V connections...
Installation and Operating Instructions AF E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S This control unit must be disconnected from the mains before any installation and wiring work is carried out. This device may only be opened, connected and commissioned by trained personnel.
Installation and Operating Instructions Y M B O L S AN D AB B R E V I AT I O N S Explanation of symbols used in operating instructions: Warning! This symbol indicates potential dangers and errors Warning: 230 Volts This symbol indicates risk to life through high voltages.
Installation and Operating Instructions E V I C E D E S C R I P T I O N 3.1 Usage The solar thermal controllers Solareg Vision Alternative use or use beyond this remit is Plus are high-performance, microprocessor- not in accordance with its purpose.
Installation and Operating Instructions Y S T E M D I AG R AM S The following system diagrams are not to be understood as complete hydraulic circuit diagrams. TYPE 0: TYPE 1: 1 collector, 1 storage 1 collector, 2 storages pump-valve TYPE 2: TYPE 3:...
SOLAREG II has integrated over voltage protection on every sensor input. Additional safety measures are usually not required. For the collector sensor an additional protection item is recommended and can be obtained from Prozeda GmbH. External protection devices containing capacitors are not allowed as they will distort the measurement.
Installation and Operating Instructions E V I C E I N S T AL L AT I O N This control unit may be installed only in dry rooms where there is no risk of explosion. Installation on a flammable base is not permitted. 5.1 Opening the device (only by qualified personnel) No tools are required to open the device.
Installation and Operating Instructions 5.2 Wall mounting When mounting the device on a wall, proceed as follows: • Drill the fixing holes using the drilling template shown. 126mm • Screw in the two top screws leaving a gap of up to 6 mm. •...
Installation and Operating Instructions L E C T R I C AL C O N N E C T I O N You must observe the safety instructions in chapter 1 The device may be opened only if it has been properly disconnected from the mains and there is no risk of reconnection.
Installation and Operating Instructions General attachment regulations: For all attachment wires, cut the wire sheath used for the feedthrough on the 230 V to a length of approx. 6 – 8 cm and side. unisolate the wires by approx. 10 mm from •...
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Installation and Operating Instructions The Solareg Vision Plus devices work with precise platinum temperature sensors of type PT1000. Between 3 and 4 sensors are required, depending on the scope of function. Installation/wiring of temperature sensor: Install the sensors at the requisite places recommended.
Installation and Operating Instructions P E R AT I O N N D I C AT O R S 7.1 Overview of displays and operating controls The Solareg Vision Plus control unit is operated comfortably and simply by means of 4 buttons. The operating buttons allow you •...
Installation and Operating Instructions 7.2 Display – maximum display In the following graphic, all symbols that can operation, depending on the menu position, appear on the display during operation are only some of these symbols will appear. displayed simultaneously. real-time Main menu Display values Allocation of measuring points...
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Installation and Operating Instructions Graphic symbol Description Display during operation Display values Temperature difference Min. value Appears when minimum values are displayed Max. value Appears when maximum values are displayed Timeframe 1 start Appears when the differential controller is active (timeframe 1-3) or 0:00 tube collector is active (timeframe 4) Timeframe 1 stop...
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Installation and Operating Instructions Status display Solar circuit pump Symbol rotates when the solar circuit pump is switched on Switching output 1 is active Appears if switching output 1 is active (on). Switching output 2 is active Appears if switching output 2 is active (on).
Installation and Operating Instructions 7.4 Example of device operation Once you have familiarised yourself with the The starting point is the current collector menu descriptions as described in the temperature on the “Info” menu. Aim: “Operating menus“ chapter, Change to “Solar circuit Td stop” circuit from practice by carrying out the operating steps.
Installation and Operating Instructions E N U S T R U C T U R E To facilitate simple operation of the device, the device, operating and display functions are combined into 4 groups (= main menu). The four menus •...
Installation and Operating Instructions 8.1 Overview The diagram shows the entire menu structure of the Solareg Vision Plus. Only the configuration-specific symbols are displayed. Info Program Manual operation Basic setting Current collector temperature / Maximum temperature of Pump1 off/on Collector protection Collector 1 storage cylinder1 function...
Installation and Operating Instructions 8.2 “Info” menu In this operating mode, all measured values and operating states are displayed. Only the configuration-specific symbols are displayed. Resettable values such as minimum and maximum temperatures, daily yield and overall yield can be reset as follows: Select value using buttons Reset value using the...
Installation and Operating Instructions 8.3 “Program” menu All changeable parameters can be checked The number of displayed values depends in this menu and changed if necessary. on the type of controller and the additional Common values are set at the factory, functions set.
Installation and Operating Instructions Timeframe 1(2,3): Start 0:00... 6:00 für the tube collector function 23:59 6:00 Timeframe 1(2,3): Stop 0:00... 20:00 für the tube collector function 23:59 20:00 8.4 “Manual operation” menu For the purposes of servicing and testing, improper operating conditions, after...
Installation and Operating Instructions Display Factory Meaning Value range setting Parameter -- Value Collector protection 0 = off 0 = off 0 -- 1 = on 1 -- 120 ° C Start temperature for the collector protection 110..150° C 120° C Re-cooling function (only when collector 0 = aus 0 = aus...
Installation and Operating Instructions O N T R O L L E R F U N C T I O N S • Functions for system protection and The Solareg Vision Plus controllers include comprehensive functions for controlling and system monitoring •...
Installation and Operating Instructions 9.1.2 Systems with two storages For systems with more then one storage interrupted shortly at fixed intervals. If the (type1 and type2) the loading can be loading criteria for the high priority storage optimized, depending on the energy supply. are fulfilled, then the high-priority storage is Generally, storage with lower priority has loaded.
Installation and Operating Instructions 9.1.5 Thermostat (cooling) Relevant values in menu “Basic setting”: „Program“ 14 -- Start temperature max (° C) 15 -- Hysteresis Td in K Timeframe (1...3) Start: min time Timeframe (1...3) Stop: max time In order to optimise the energy yield, it When sensor reaches...
Installation and Operating Instructions 9.1.7 Temperature difference control Relevant values in menu “Basic setting”: „Program“ 14 -- Maximum temperature heating target max (° C) 15 -- Minimum temperature heating source min (° C) Hysteresis Td max in K Hysteresis Td min in K Timeframe (1...3) Start: min time Timeframe (1...3) Stop: max time The temperature difference control...
Installation and Operating Instructions 9.2 System monitoring If an error occurs, the symbol will always flash. Display Meaning Short circuit of temperature sensor for current measuring point Interruption to temperature sensor of current measuring point, circulation error if energy yield estimation is activated 9.2.1 Sensor monitoring scrolling.
Installation and Operating Instructions 9.2.3 Collector protection / Re-cooling Relevant values in menu “Basic setting”: „Program“ 0 -- 1 -- 120 ° C 2 -- 3 -- 40 ° C (siehe 7.5) This function can be switched on/off in the the function will be interrupted if the storage „basic settings“...
Installation and Operating Instructions 9.3 Additional functions 9.3.1 Yield estimation / yield metering Relevant values in menu “Basic setting”: „Program“ „Info“ 5 -- xxxx kWh For the purposes of yield estimation (heat temperature difference collector-collector quantity), a sensor on the collector return return line and the value measured by the line and a flow meter are required.
Installation and Operating Instructions 10 R E C T I F I C AT I O N O F F AU L T S There are basically two kinds of system fault: • Faults that are recognised by the control unit and which it can therefore indicate •...
Installation and Operating Instructions 10.2 Faults without error message Faults and errors that are not displayed can be checked against the following table and possible causes and sources of error identified. If, based on the description, fault rectification is not possible, you will need to contact the supplier or installer of the system. Errors relating to the 230 V AC voltage supply may only be rectified by trained personnel Error...
Installation and Operating Instructions E C H N I C AL D AT A Housing Material 100% recyclable ABS casing for wall-mounted installation Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm, 175 x 134 x 56; approx. 360 g weight Protection class IP40 in accordance with VDE 0470 Electrical values...
I M I T E D AR R AN T Y Prozeda GmbH warrants the Solareg II device to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Retain the original sales receipt;...
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