By affi xing the CE mark to the unit the manufacturer declares that the „X Heating Circuit Controller“, hereinafter refererred to as XHCC, conforms to the relevant safety regulations EC low voltage directive 2006/95/EC as well as the EC directive for elec- tromagnetic compatibility 2004/108/EC.
A.6. - About the controller The System Controller XHCC facilitates effi cient use and function control of your solar or heating system. The device is im- pressive most of all for its functionality and simple, almost self-explanatory operation. For each step in the input process the individual entry keys are assigned to appropriate functions and explained.
Description of controller B.1. - Specifications Electrical specifications: Mains voltage 100 - 240VAC Mains frequency 50...60Hz Power consumption 0.5 - 3 W Switched power Entire switched power for electronic relays R1 - R2: 460VA for AC1 / 240W for AC3 Electronic relay R1 min.5W...max.120W for AC3 Electronic relay R2...
Installation C.1. - Wall installation 1. Unscrew cover screw completely. Install the controller only in dry areas and under 2. Remove Terminal connection cover. Unscrew the 2 small screws left and right and the ambient conditions remove the upper part of the controller by lifting it out of the socket. Caution described under B.1 “Specifi cations”.
Installation 1. Select necessary program/hydraulics (s. „D.3. - Hydraulic C.2.2. variants / Systems / Diagrams“ on page 10) 2. Remove terminal connection cover (s. „C.2.1. Socket“ on page 7) 3. Strip cables by 55mmmax., insert, fi t the strain relief de- vices, strip the last 8-9mm of the wires (Fig.
Installation D. - Terminal connection D.1. - Terminal connection 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. RC21 VFS2 VFS1 Bridge D.2. - Terminal connection diagram Low Voltage PF- relay Relays...
Installation D.3. - Hydraulic variants / Systems / Diagrams variant System 1 System 2 System 3 System 4 System 5 System 6 System 7 Combi. storage + Hea- Combi. storage+ Com- Combi. storage+ Solar+ Combination store+ 2 Boiler+ Compressor+ Boiler+ Sola Boiler+ Heating circ.
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System 8 System 9 System 10 System 11 System 12 System 13 ar+ Burner Puffer+ Boiler+ Heating Puffer+ Boiler+ Com- Puffer+ Boiler+ Solar+ 2 mixed Heating circ. 2 mixed Heating circ.+ 2 mixed Heating circ.+ circ. pressor Burner Compressor Solar+ Compressor ar (bottom) Storage Solar (bottom) Storage Solar (bottom)
D.4. - RC 21 Room thermostat and remote adjuster RC21 is an optional accessory and not included in the scope of supply by default. The XHCC is fully operational without the RC21. Caution The remote adjuster with integrated thermostat RC21 provides you with easy to use temperature controlled adjust- ment of heating from within your living space.
Operation E.1. - Display and input The display (1), with its extensive text and graphics mode, is almost self-explanato- ry, allowing easy operation of the controller. To change from the overview to the settings menu, press the „esc“ key. The green status LED (2) lights up when a relay is active, the red LED blinks when an error occurs.
Operation E.2. - Commissioning help The fi rst time the controller is switched on and after the language and time have been set, a query appears as to whether you want to parametrise the controller using the commissioning help or not. The commissioning help can also be termi- nated or called up again at any time in the special functions menu.
Operation Menu sequence and menu structure The graphics or overview mode appears when no key has been pressed for 2 minutes, or when the main menu is exited by pressing “esc“. The up and down buttons are used to scroll through the list of sensors and relays You can enter the Main menu by pressing the „esc“...
Measurement values 1. - Measurement values The menu “1. Measurement values” serves to display the currently measured temperatures. The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or selecting “Exit measurement values”. If “Error” appears on the display instead of the measurement value, then there may be a defective or incorrect temperature sensor.
Statistics 2. - Statistics The menu “2. Statistics” is used for function control and long-term monitoring of the system. The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or selecting “Exit statistics”. For analysis of the system data it is essential for the time to be set accurately on the controller. Please note that the clock continues to run for 24 hours if the mains voltage is interrupted, and must be reset afterwards.
Periods 3. - Periods Menu “3. Times” is used to set the time, date, operating times for e.g. the heating circuit and hot water. The associated temperature reference values are specifi ed in menu 5 “Set- tings”! Caution The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or selecting “Exit periods”. 3.1.
Periods 3.6. - Cooling periods Cooling activity times Set the desired time periods when the cooling (see „7.3.5. - Cooling“ on page 35) should be active. 3 periods can be set per day, settings can also be copied to other days. Outside the set times the cooling function is switched off. Setting range: from 00:00 to 23:59 /default setting: 06:00 to 22:00 3.7.
Operating Modes 4. - Operating Modes In menu 4. “Operating modes” the controller can either be placed in automatic mode, switched off, or placed in a manual operating mode The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or selecting “Exit operating modes”. 4.1.
Settings 5. - Settings The necessary basic settings required for the control function are made in menu “5. Settings”. This does not under any circumstances replace the safety devices to be provided by the customer! Caution The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or selecting “Exit settings”. The following pages contain generally valid descriptions for the settings.
Settings 5.6.3. - Curve The characteristic curve is used to control the heat dissipation of the heating circuit relative to the outdoor tempera- ture. The demand for heat is different due to differences in the type of building/insulation/type of heating/outdoor tem- perature.
Settings 5.6.7. - Minimum Flow The minimum fl ow temperature is the lower limit of the heating curve, and by this, the reference fl ow temperature of the heating circuit. Furthermore, this valule is the reference fl ow temperature for the frost protection (see also „6.2. - Frost protection“...
Settings 5.8.2. - DHW reference Minimum DHW temperature during operating hours If the set temperature is undershot and the DHW heating charge is enabled i.e. the current time period is set, the DHW additional heating is switched on. Settings range: 10 °C to 60°C / Default: 45°C The request only works when an additional heat source is set as additional function, and the heat source is also set as heat request source (see also...
Settings 5.20. - Error messages Settings for additional function, see also „7.3.19. - Messages“ on page 46 5.21. - Pressure control Settings for additional function, see also „7.3.20. - Pressure monitor“ on page 47 5.22. - Parallel operation R1 Settings for additional function, see also „7.3.21. - Parallel operation R1“ on page 47 5.23.
Protective functions 6. - Protective functions Menu “6. Protective functions” can be used to activate and set various protective functions. The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or selecting “Exit settings”. This does not under any circumstances replace the safety devices to be provided by the customer! Caution 6.1.
Protective functions Antilegionella function is not shown in the menu “Protective functions”. It is instead shown as submenu of the corresponding special function. Special functions with AL are: Solid fuel boiler (s. „7.3.6. - Solid fuel boiler“ on page 36), Solar (s. „7.3.7. - Solar“...
Protective functions 6.4. - Protective functions for Solar Antilegionella function is not shown in the menu “Protective functions”. It is instead shown as submenu of the corresponding special function (see „7.3.7. - Solar“ on page 37). Caution 6.5. - System protection Highest Priority Protection System protection prevents overheating of system components by automatic shutdown of the solar pump.
Protective functions 6.6.2. - Frost protection A two-stage frost protection function can be activated. In stage 1 the controller switches the pump on for 1 minute every hour if the collector temperature drops below the set value “Frost stage 1”. If the collector temperature drops further to the set value “Frost stage 2”...
Caution 7.2. - Speed control With speed control the XHCC makes it possible to vary the speed of connected pumps. Speed controlled can be R1, R2, PWM and 0-10V output. This function should only be activated by a specialist. Depending on the pump and pump level used, the minimum speed should not be set too low, because otherwise the pump or the system may be damaged.
Special functions Speed control 7.2.2. - Type of pump The type of speed controlled pump must be entered here. Standard: Speed control for standard pumps. 0-10V: Speed control of e.g. High effi cency pumps by 0-10V signal. PWM: Speed control of e.g. High effi cency pumps by PWM signal. The selection of the type of pump is not applicable for R1 and R2.
Special functions 7.3. - Relay functions Free, i.e. in the specifi c hydraulic variant unused relays, can be assigned to various additional functions. Every addi- tional function can only be assigned once. R1 and R2: ELRs / electronically speed controlled relays. R3 to R6: Mechanical relay 230V R7: Potential free relay V1 and V2: PWM and 0-10 V output...
Special functions 7.3.2. - Heat transfer This is used to transfer energy from one storage to another with a pump. Settings range: S1-S8, VFS1-2, Active storage/ Default setting: none 7.3.2.1. - ∆ T Heat transfer Temperature difference for heat transfer function. When the temperature difference between HT Source and HT Drain reaches ∆T Heat Transfer On, the relay is switched on.
Special functions 7.3.4. - Thermostat Thermostat is used for time and temperature controlled additional heating. Settings range: On, Off Temperature values which are set too high can lead to scalding or damage to the system. Scalding pro- tection must be provided by the customer! Danger! In Energy savings mode, different settings may apply, see e.g.
Special functions 7.3.5. - Cooling This is used to cool e.g. storages down to a reference temperature by radiating heat or for a time- and tem- perature controlled air conditioning. 7.3.5.1. - Cooling Settings range: AC, simple, Off 7.3.5.2. - Co Tref The reference temperature at thermostat sensor 1.
Special functions 7.3.6. - Solid fuel boiler The relay is used to control the pump of an additional solid fuel boiler. 7.3.6.1. - Solid fuel boiler Settings range: On, Off 7.3.6.2. - SF Tmax Maximum temperature in the storage. If this is exceeded, the relay is switched off. Settings range: Off to 100°C / Default setting: 70°...
Special functions 7.3.7. - Solar This function is used to control a solar pump. 7.3.7.1. - Solar Settings range: On, Off 7.3.7.2. - Tmin S (X) Enable/start temperature at sensor X: If this value is exceeded at the applicable sensor X and the other conditions are also met, then the controller switches on the associated pump and/or valve.
Special functions 7.3.8. - Solar bypass Use the relay to switch a bypass valve or a bypass pump This can direct the flow past the storage, when the flow temperature at the bypass sensor is lower than the storage that has to be charged. 7.3.8.1.
Special functions 7.3.10. - Burner This function activates a heat request for a burner, as soon as Tref is undershot, until Tref + hysteresis is reached, or a request from the heating circuit or the domestic hot water is present. In Eco Mode, energy saving settings are used when the solar pump is running.
Special functions 7.3.11. - Boiler pump The boiler pump is switched with the burner. This menu is only available when the additional function burner is active. 7.3.11.1. - Boiler pump Settings range: On / Off 7.3.11.2. - BP Tmin Minimum temperature at the burner sensor to enable the boiler pump. As soon as this temperature is exceeded at the set sensor, and sufficient ΔT is present, the relay is switched on.
Special functions 7.3.12. - Compressor This is used to switch a relay to control a compressor of a heat pump. 7.3.12.1. - Compressor Settings range: On, Off 7.3.12.2. - DHW request The compressor is started for a domestic hot water request. Settings range: On, Off 7.3.12.3.
Special functions 7.3.15. - Heating circuit 2 A heating circuit pump is switched on and off depending on the reference value. The reference temperature is calculated by a combination of outdoor temperature and characteristic curve. 7.3.15.1. - Heating circuit 2 Settings range: Off, Auto, Continous Day, Continous night, Reference Value, 14 day reference 7.3.15.2.
Special functions The diagram shows the infl uence of the selected characteristic curve steepness (standard curve) on the calculated reference fl ow temperature of the heating circuit. The correct curve is appointed by setting the intersection point of the calculated maximum fl ow tem- perature and the minimum outdoor temperature.
Special functions 7.3.15.9. - Minimum Flow The minimum fl ow temperature is the lower limit of the heating curve, and by this, the reference fl ow tempera- ture of the heating circuit. Furthermore, this valule is the reference fl ow temperature for the frost protection (see also „6.2.
Special functions 7.3.16. - Return flow increase This function is used to raise the temperature of e.g. the return flow by making it pass through the storage. Settings range: On, Off 7.3.16.1. - Return flow increase Settings range: On, Off 7.3.16.2.
Special functions 7.3.18. - Circulation A ciculation pump at the domestic hot water storage is temperature and time controlled by this function. 7.3.18.1. - Circulation Settings range: On, Off 7.3.19.1. - Circulation Tmin If the temperature drops below this value during a circulation period at the circulation sensor, or a heat request is caused due to water being tapped, the circulation pump is started.
Special functions 7.3.20. - Pressure monitor The relay is switched on when the pressure drops below set minimum or exceeds the set maximum pressure. Settings range: On, Off / Default setting: Off 7.3.20.1. - Pressure monitor This menu is used to configure the system pressure montoring via direct sensor. As soon as the set limits are exceeded, the relay is switched on.
Special functions 7.3.24. - Heat quantity Constant fl ow When the heat metering mode „Flow rate“ is selected, an approximated heat quantity is calculated using the values the user has to enter. These are type of glycol/AntiFreeze, glycol portion and fl ow rate. These values are put into correla- tion with the temperature data of collector sensor and storage sensor.
Special functions 7.3.25. - Pressure monitor A message is shown when the pressure drops below set minimum or exceeds the set maximum pressure. No relay is switched, for that see „7.3.20. - Pressure monitor“ on page 47. 7.3.26. - Pressure monitor A message is shown and the LED fl ashes when the pressure deviates from the set minimum or maximum value.
Special functions 7.7. - SD-Card Settings for the data logging and fi rmware update function with SD card. 7.7.1. - Logging Activate the logging function and set the fi le format used. Settings range: CSV, TSV, JSON, Off / Default setting: Off 7.7.2.
Menu lock, Service values, Languages 8. - Menu lock Menu „8. - Menu lock“ can be used to secure the controller against unintentional changing of the set values. The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or selecting “Exit menu lock”. The menus listed below remain completely accessible despite the menu lock being activated, and can be used to make ad- justments if necessary: Measurement values...
Malfunctions Z.1. Malfunctions with error messages If the controller detects a malfunction, the red light fl ashes and the warning symbol also appears in the display. If the error is no longer present, the warning symbol changes to an info symbol and the red light no longer fl ashes. Led blinks + warning symbol) To obtain more detailed information on the error, press the key underneath the warning or info symbol.
Malfunctions and Maintenance Replacing the fuse Repairs and maintenance may only be performed by a specialist. Before working on the unit, switch off the power supply and secure it against being switched on again unintentionally! Check for the absence of power! Danger Only use the supplied spare fuses or fuses of the same design with the following specifi cations: T630mA / 250V and T2A / 250V .
Manual pump confi guration K. - Appendix Manual pump confi guration (see „7.2. - Speed control“ on page 30). It is recommended however to use the preset profi les. K.1. - Pump In this menu, preconfi gured profi les for various pumps can be selected. Please note that individual settings are still possible even when a profi le has been selected.
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Manual pump configuration K.1.10. Example for pump settings Speed Max rpm Min rpm 0-5 % Cable break detection Stop 5-20 % Stop 25 % Start Start 25 % - 90 % Area of control PWM-Signal (%) 20 % 25 % 50 % 90 % 100 %...
To protect against loss of data, record any analyses and data that are particularly important to you (see 2.) at regular intervals. Hydraulic variant set: Commissioned on: Commissioned by: Your specialist dealer: Manufacturer:: SOREL GmbH Mikroelektronik Jahnstr. 36 D - 45549 Sprockhövel Tel. +49 (0)23 39 60 24 +49 (0)23 39 60 25 www.sorel.de info@sorel.de...
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