Content page page EC declaration of conformity Settings General instructions Tsetpoint Explanation of symbols Tmax Changes to the unit Primary fl ow Warranty and liability Cold water VFS-Type Specifi cations Comfort Temperature resistance table Circulation for Pt1000 sensors Purging time About the controller Circulation pause time Scope of supply...
Safety instructions A.1 EC declaration of conformity By affi xing the CE mark to the unit the manufacturer declares that the FWC conforms to the following relevant safety regulations: EC low voltage directive 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC EC electromagnetic compatibility directive 89/336/EEC version 92/31/EEC version 93/68/EEC Conformity has been verifi...
Safety instructions A.4 Changes to the unit Changes to the unit can compromise the safety and function of the unit or the entire system. Danger Changes, additions to or conversion of the unit are not permitted without the writ- ten permission from the manufacturer It is likewise forbidden to install additional components that have not been tested together with the unit If it becomes clear that safe operation of the unit is no longer possible, for exam-...
Description of controller B.2 About the controller The Fresh water controller FWC5 facilitates effi cient use and function control of your fresh water system. The device is impressive most of all for its functionality and simp- le, 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.5 Hydraulic variants 2.5 Hydraulic variants The following illustration should be viewed only as schematic diagram sho- wing the hydraulic system, and does not claim to be complete. The controller does not replace safety devices under any circumstances. Depending on the Caution specifi...
Installation C.1 Wall installation Install the controller only in dry areas and under the ambient conditions de- scribed under B.1 “Specifi cations”. Carry out the following steps 1-8. Caution 1. Unscrew cover screw completely C.1.1 2. Carefully pull upper part of housing from lower part.
Installation C.2 Electrical connection Before working on the unit, switch off the power supply and secure it against being switched on again! Check for the absence of power! Electrical connections may only be made by a specialist and in compli- Danger ance with the applicable regulations.
Installation 1. Select necessary program/ hydraulics C.2.1 2. Open controller 3. Strip cables by 55mm max., insert, fi t the strain relief devices, strip the last 8-9mm of the wires. (Fig. C.2.1) 4. Open the terminals using a suitable screwdriver (Fig. C.2.1) and make electrical connections on the controller (Page 10) 5.
Installation Terminal connection diagram Mains side Low voltage side 230VAC max. 12V Caution Danger Low voltage max. 12VAC/DC connection in Mains voltage 230VAC 50-60Hz connection the left-hand terminal compartment! in the right-hand terminal compartment! Terminal: Connection for: Terminal: Connection for: Primary return Mains phase conductor L Circulation...
Operation E.1 Display and input The display (1), with its extensive text and graphics mode, is almost self-explanatory, allowing easy operation of the controller. The LED (2) lights up green when a relay is switched on. The LED (2) lights up red when operating mode “Off”...
Parametrisation E.2 Commissioning help The fi rst time the controller is turned on and after the language and time are set, a query appears as to whether you want to parametrise the controller using the commissioning help or not. The commis- sioning help can also be terminated or called up again at any time in the special functions menu.
Operation E.4 Menu sequence and menu structure The graphics or overview mode appears when no key has been press for 2 min- utes, or when the main menu is exited by pressing “esc“. Pressing a key in graphics or overview mode takes you directly to the main menu.
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”. Selecting “Info” leads to a brief help text explaining the measurement values. Selecting “Overview”...
Statistics 2. - Statistics The menu “2. Statistics” is used for func- tion 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 ac- curately on the controller.
Display mode 3. - Display mode Menu “3. Display mode” is used to defi ne the controller’s display for normal opera- tion. This display appears whenever two min- utes go by without any key being pressed. The main menu appears again when a key is pressed.
Operating modes 4. - Operating modes In menu “4. Operating modes” the cont- roller 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 circum- stances replace the safety facili- ties to be provided by the custo- Caution mer! The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or selecting “Exit settings”.
Settings 5.5. - Tset S3 Thermostat function at sensor 3 If the temperature at sensor 3 exceeds this value (+hysteresis) the corresponding relay is switched off. If the temperature at sensor 3 falls below this value and the other con- ditions are also met, the corresponding relay is switched on.
Settings 5.11. - Circulation Operating mode of the circulation Set the mode of circulation in this menu. When the mode “Request” is active, the circulation pump is switched on after a corre- sponding withdrawal of water has occured . In mode “Periods” the circulation pump is enabled in the set periods. Settings range: Off, Request, Periods / Default: Request 5.12.
Settings 5.17. - Circulation period Period where the circulation pump is enabled Set the operation times of the circulation pump. 3 different periods can be set for every weekday, which can also be copied to other days. Settings range: Off/00:00 to 23:59 h/Default: 06:00-22:00 h The menu item Circulation period is only available while the mode “Periods”...
Special functions Special functions Menu “6. Special functions” is used to set basic items and expanded functions. Other than the time all settings may only be made by a specialist. Caution The menu is closed by pressing “esc” or select- ing “Exit special functions”.
Special functions 6.4 Factory settings All of the settings that have been made can be reset, thus returning the controller to its delivery state. The entire parametrisation, analyses, etc. of the controller will be lost irrevocably. The controller must then be commissioned once again. Caution 6.5 Mixer Settings are only to be made during the installation by a specialist.
Special functions 6.6 Antilegionella With the AL-function activated, the controller makes it possible to heat the storage in selectable time periods, for the set residence time (AL resid. time), until the tempera- ture AL Tset is reached. Additional heating is activated. When AL Tset is reached, the pumps are switched off. 0-10V pump and mixer use AL Tset +1°...
Special functions 6.7 Speed control The FWC 5 can control special pumps with 0-10V output. This function should be activated and parametrised by a specialist only. The specifi cations of the pump manufacturer have to be observed. Caution 6.7.1 Max. speed Set the maximum speed of the pump.
Menu Lock Menu Lock Menu “7. 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 adjustments if necessary: 1.
Service values Service values The menu “8. Service values” can be used for remote diagnosis by a specialist or the manufacturer in the event of an error, etc. The menu can be closed at any time by pressing “esc”. Enter the values at the time when the error occurs e.g.
Language 9. Language Menu “9. Language” can be used to select the language for the menu guidance. This is queried automatically during initial commissioning. The choice of languages may differ, however, depend- ing on the device design. Language selection is not available in every device design!
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...
Maintenance Z.2. Replacing the fuse Repairs and maintenance may only be performed by a specialist. Befo- re working on the unit, switch off the power supply and secure it against Danger being switched on again! Check for the absence of power! Only use the supplied spare fuse or a fuse of the same design with the follo- wing specifi...
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Although these instructions have been created with the greatest possi- ble care, the possibility of incorrect or incomplete information cannot be excluded. Subject as a basic principle to errors and technical changes. Manufacturer: SOREL GmbH Mikroelektronik Jahnstr. 36 D - 45549 Sprockhövel Tel.
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