E8.4401 System Manager Operating instructions Please observe the safety instructions and read through this manual carefully before commissioning the equipment.
Safety information General information General information Description Safety information Declaration of conformity Power connection regulations Please note the connection conditions specified by your local electrical power supply company and the VDE regulations. Your heating control system may only be installed and serviced by appropriately authorised specialists.
Contents General information Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Contents General information General area Safety information Date/Time/Holiday Power connection regulations Service Warranty conditions Code number Entry Important text passages RELAY TEST Description SENSOR TEST Declaration of conformity SW NO XXX-XX Function CASCADE MANU (only with code no.) Contents...
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Contents General information 1X DHW (1x Hot water) MIN T-COLL (min. header temperature) T-DHW 1-3 (Hot water temperature setting) HYST BOILER ANTILEGION (dyn. switching hysteresis stage 1) (Hot water short time heating function) with HYST TIME (Hysteresis time) Heating circuit I / II CAP/MODULE (boiler output for each stage) MODE MIN MOD CASC (min.
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Contents General information HC FUNCTION System diagram with header pump (heating circuit function selection) Connection diagram PUMP MODE (pump operating mode) Terminal assignment MIXER OPEN (open mixer dynamic) Remote controls MIXER CLOSE (close mixer dynamic) Operation-control module BM 8 MAX T-FLOW (max. flow temperature) Remote control FBR2 MIN T-FLOW (min.
Operation in normal mode Part 1: Operation Operation Part 1: Ç Operating mode selection For initial start-up or the "Level lnstallation" please read the installation manual. Turn the knob to select the operating mode required. The operating mode selected is indicated by a symbol at the bottom of the display.
Operation in normal mode Part 1: Operation Service (automatic reset after 15 min) heat generator regulates to HS set temperature = maximum HS temperature => as soon as a HS temperature of 65°C is reached, the consumers regulate to their maximum flow temperature for heat removal (cooling function).
Operation in normal mode Part 1: Operation Explanations Display in normal operation Current time Freely selectable display (refer to "DISPLAY SEL" parameter) DCF reception OK (only with receiver connected) Bus symbol (when this symbol does not appear, check the data line to the CAN controllers connected Display of the active heating program for the first heating circuit Due to the tolerances of sensors, deviations of...
Changing the settings Part 1: Operation Changing the settings Operating elements The operating flap must be opened first in order to change or request set values. Ç A => Shaft encoder => Controller switches to Operation mode Search for value/level or adjust value Ä...
Changing the settings Part 1: Operation Operating level Operation is divided into different areas: General - Display - User - Time programs – Expert. General SERVICE Opening the hinged control panel cover automatically DATE/TIME/HOLIDAY takes you to the display and indicator area. Open Ç...
Changing the settings Part 1: Operation Areas Levels General The settings in the different areas are sorted into operating levels Value selection summary • Installation Service => for service engineers • Hot water Date/Time/Holiday => for users • Heating circuit I Display •...
General area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Ç ~ Hinged cover OPEN search for level to the left with General area Ä...
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General area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Please do not enter the day of travel as the start Holiday => Value group date, but the first day of the holiday (no more (General -> Date/Time/Holiday level) heating from this day). All the values in this level are set in sequence =>...
General area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Service Ç ~ Hinged cover OPEN search for level to the left with This area contains values for the customer service Ä open with engineers in order to provide rapid access. A code number must be entered for this function.
General area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Start sensor test with Ä, use Ç to select sensor => SENSOR TEST temperature is displayed; Use Ä to stop sensor test Sensor test => Value group (General -> Service level) Select sensor using Ç...
General area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings SW NO XXX-XX Other entries Display software number with index (please specify if you (General -> Service level) experience problems or have questions about the Select value using Ç => value is displayed controller) SW NO XXX-XX Software number with index...
General area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings functions via BUS) all pumps OFF all mixers CLOSE The temperature can be observed in the display. SERVICE Input of values for the yearly service message or operating hours. Delete active maintenance display: Open control panel cover, press prog.
Display Range Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Display Range T-OUTSIDE Display only - no adjustment possible. Display only appears if the sensor is connected and the value is present The measured outside temperature is smoothed for control in the system, otherwise "----"...
Display Range Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Display only appears if the sensor is connected and Hot water the value is present in the system. T-DHW RATED Current hot water set temperature If the set value is not present it is masked out, or hyphens according to heating program and appear in the display (- - - -).
User Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings User Area All the settings that can be made by the operator of the Ç ~ Hinged cover OPEN search for level to the right with system. Ä open with GERMAN =>...
User Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Hot water short time heating function Hot water ANTILEGION = 01 => Every 20th time that heating takes Designation Value range Default place or once per week on Saturday at 01:00 hrs the 1X DHW 00, 01 (OFF/ON) 00 = OFF...
User Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings MODE Heating circuit I / II - - - - => The controller programming switch applies in this Designation Value range Default case. MODE ---- - - - - When setting an alternative operating mode this only ,i,F1,F2,B,B applies to the assigned heating circuit.
User Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings T-LIMIT DAY/T-LIMIT N (Day/Night) Flow temperature [°C] Only valid if the function is activated => Set value "Expert/Heating circuit/PUMP MODE= 01=> Pump switching according to heating limit" If the outside temperature that is measured and calculated by the controller exceeds the heating limit specified here, heating is disabled, the pumps switch off and the mixers are closed.
User Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings ADAPTION (heat slope adaptation) ROOMS-INFL (Room sensor influence) Only active if an FBR analogue room device is connected Only active if an FBR analogue room device is connected (room sensor + operating mode selection) and an outdoor (room sensor + operating mode selection).
User Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings ECONO OPTI (Reduction optimisation) OPTIM HEAT (Heating optimisation) Automatic reduction of burner disabling to end of set Activation of function for automatically bringing forward the heating time. start of heating. The burner is not restarted before the end of the heating Example: Heating program 6.00 hrs –...
Timer Program Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Timer Program Area All the time programs can be set in this area. Ç ~ Hinged cover OPEN search for level to the right with Ä open with List of available time programs With maximum controller configuration Selecting a timer program Select timer program using Ç...
Timer Program Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Timer/heating program adjustment Ç Select weekday (Mo-Su) or block (MO-FR => Monday-Friday, SA-SU => Saturday-Sunday, MO-SU => Monday-Sunday) Ä Open weekday/block (see left) => "I ON 20°C" First switch-on time – set value I = 20°C Ç...
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Timer Program Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Heat circuit 1 Heat circuit 2 Heating program 1 => factory setting: Heating program 1 => factory setting: Mo. to Fr.: 06:00 to 22.00 Mo. to Fr.: 06:00 to 22.00 Sa.
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Timer Program Area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Hot water Factory setting: Mo. to Fr.: 05:00 to 21.00 Sa. and So.: 06:00 to 22:00 Heating time 1 Heating time 2 Heating time 3...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings BUS ID 1 / 2 (heating circuit number) Expert area These settings can only be changed if the code no. is The heating circuits are sequentially numbered starting entered (see page 14). with "01".
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings HYST BOILER (dyn. switching hysteresis stage 1) Installation with HYST TIME (Hysteresis time) Designation Value range Default Function for optimising heat generator operation with HYST BOILER 5K – 20K differing heat generator loads. HYST TIME 00 min –...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings CAP/MODULE (boiler output for each stage) Installation (only for cascades via BUS) Display of the HG number and the stage => Selection with Designation Value range Default Prog button => Input/Adjustment of HG output CAP/MODULE 00 –...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings It is essential that the HW STAGES are at the T-BOIL MAX (maximum temperature of the heat generator) beginning of the BUS ID sequence => 01 - xx. Protects individual heat generators in the cascade from CONTROL DEVIAT (header control variance) overheating / Display of the header control variance...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings DYN DOWNWARD (dynamic heat generator SEQ MODE (sequence change mode) deactivation [K]) 01 = Only heat generator sequence 1 Small value = fast deactivation 02 = Only heat generator sequence 2 Large value = slow deactivation 03 = Change between sequence 1 and 2 according to operating hours of the first heat generator of the active...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings Screed program Installation SCREED (activation of screed drying process) Designation Value range Default The screed program can be used for function heating in SCREED 00, 01 (OFF/ON) 00 = OFF accordance with DIN 4725 –...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings PARALLEL (Pump parallel running) Hot water 00 => Hot water priority operation: The heating circuits are Designation Value range Default blocked during hot water preparation. The mixers close DHW RELIEF 00, 01 01 = ON and the heating circuit pumps switch off.
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings T-BOILER DHW (increase during HW operation) THERM INPUT (storage tank with thermostat) HS set temperature with hot water preparation = 00 => Hot water preparation via storage tank sensor hot water set temperature + T-BOILER DHW 01 =>...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings 02 => Swimming pool control (only for heating circuit II) The parameters in this level change in accordance with the This function can be used to heat a swimming pool. The heating circuit function that has been selected mixer controls the flow temperature for the swimming pool [HC FUNCTION]...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings • 04 => Return flow temperature increase via mixer motor Outside temperature > room set value + 1K (only for HC2) Reduction period: ROOMS-INFL = 0 The heating circuit flow sensor is used as a heat generator •...
Expert area Part 2: Overview of display values and settings the mixer motor opens without interruption is entered in MAX T-FLOW (max. flow temperature) Kelvin. The measured temperature setting for the heating circuit Small values cause the mixer motor to adjust quickly flow is limited to the maximum flow temperature setting and can lead to oscillation.
Expert area Part 3: General function description (walls have no storage effect) the delay should be set Part 3: General function description Part 3: General function description Heat circuit control (0 hrs.). Weather-dependent control SLOPE OFFSET (heating slope distance) The HS or flow temperature is determined via the set heat The HS temperature that is required for a mixer circuit is slope to suit the measured outside temperature in such a calculated by adding the calculated temperature setting for...
Expert area Part 3: General function description Header frost protection is activated when the header Hot water generation temperature drops below 5°C. The cascade is switched on The programmed hot water temperature is stabilised by until the header temperature exceeds "MIN T-COLL“. switching the hot-water cylinder charging pump and the burner.
Expert area Part 3: General function description In this case, the user should check the important settings are closed. The heating is enabled again when the outside of the controller. The warning symbol is cleared after the temperature drops below the set heating limit by 1K unit is restarted (RESET).
Installation Part 4: Installation and Start-up Part 4: Installation and Start-up Installing the controller: Part 4: Installation and Start-up Installation Assembly / Dismantling 1. Set the mounting clamp to the wall thickness of the control panel (at the left and right-hand side of the unit): a.
Installation Part 4: Installation and Start-up of the controller is reconfigured in accordance with Removing the controller: the connected sensors the next time the controller is Disconnect the unit from the power supply before switched on. removing it. d) Insert a sharp-pointed tool at an angle with respect to Note for installation in connection with digital room the exterior wall into one of the unlocking holes (the device...
Remote controls Part 4: Installation and Start-up Remote controls Remote control FBR2 Operation-control module BM 8 Electrical connection: (Only for controller models with CAN-Bus connection) Connector I; 1-3 and connector III; 1-3 Electrical connection: Connector IX; 1-4 The controller permits connection of an operation-control module BM for each heating circuit via a bus line.
Remote controls Part 4: Installation and Start-up Installation location: DCF receiver Electrical connection: Connector VII; 1,2 • In reference / main living room of the heating circuit The controller is equipped with a connection option for a (on an inside wall of the room). DCF receiver.
Remote controls Part 4: Installation and Start-up Maximum delimiter Telephone switch If a maximum delimiter is required it must be connected between the heating circuit pump and the pump controller switch output. Connector I, terminals 4 and 5 The heating system can be switched to Heating mode with a telephone switch.
Remote controls Part 4: Installation and Start-up Boiler sensor KF (KFS) H Outdoor sensor AF (AFS) S Installation location: Installation location: • • Wherever possible, on a northerly or north-easterly Immersion sleeve for thermometer, temperature wall behind a heated room controller and boiler sensor in heating boiler •...
Remote controls Part 4: Installation and Start-up Flow sensor VF (VFAS) v Storage tank sensor SPF (SPFS) F Installation location: Installation location: • • In the case of boiler control, in place of the boiler In the immersed pipe of the hot-water cylinder tank sensor KF as close as possible behind the boiler on (generally on the front face of the tank) the heating flow pipe...
Commissioning Part 4: Installation and Start-up Commissioning Commissioning procedure Commissioning level Enter all values one after the other 1. Please read this guide carefully before commissioning Ä Open level, Ç adjust value, Ä save value and 2. Fit controller, make electrical connections and switch activate next value on heat generator and supply voltage GERMAN...
System bus Part 4: Installation and Start-up System bus Bus ID The heating system For mixer motor controllers and control units This controller can be expanded in a modular fashion using additional modules that are connected via the The bus ID (00-15; expert level parameter) is used to integrated bus.
System bus Part 4: Installation and Start-up Error messages Error Error description Communication error If a fault or error occurs in the heating system, you will see E 90 Addr. 0 and 1 on bus. Bus IDs 0 and 1 may not a blinking warning triangle (E) and the related error be used simultaneously.
Troubleshooting Part 4: Installation and Start-up Control unit => Room temperature displayed and current Troubleshooting General room temperature setting blanked out "----" (see If your system malfunctions, you should first check that the "Display/heating circuit") controller and the control components are correctly wired. In case of communication problems Sensors: Check connecting cables: Bus lines and sensor lines must...
Technical data Technical data 230 V AC ± 10% Burner does not switch of at Supply voltage to IEC 38 correct time Power consumption Max. 8 VA Check HS minimum temperature Switching capacity of the relays 250 V 2(2) A and type of minimum limitation Maximum current on terminal L1' 10 A...
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Malfunctions due to improper operation or settings are not covered by the warranty.
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