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Description of the configuration wizard Description of the configuration wizard Start the configuration assistant with the [Starting Configuration with the wizard the assistant] button. Configuration with the wizard takes place in several steps. These are described below: Function block overview 1) Add the function blocks required for the installed The [Possible FUBs] column shows the function blocks heating system components.
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[SH-Twin]: For the connection between log boilers Save options and settings and TWIN pellet burners. • [Indv. room]: For all individual room temperature Select the required options, depending on your control connections. installed heating system components, and save with the [Accept] button. www.eta.co.at...
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Description of the configuration wizard First select the type of connection and then the Changing terminal allocation producer and consumer. This connection then appears 1. In the function block of the hot water tank, tap the in the [Connections] window. When you have set up all temperature sensor [Hot water tank] twice.
The ETAtouch control system automatically reverts all manually switched on outputs back to automatic mode after 30 minutes. In the same manner, the running direction of a mixer is checked. See the example below. www.eta.co.at...
Checking outputs, changing terminal assignments Modify terminal assignment Running direction of the heating circuit mixing Modify terminal assignment of the heating circuit valve pump 1. With the [Service] authorization, open the inputs 1. Increase the authorisation to [Service]. See and outputs menu in the heating circuit function Chapter 3.1 "Changing the access level".
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Modify terminal assignment Checking outputs, changing terminal assignments The factory terminal allocation is shown in the [Available terminals] list with a yellow font colour. Fig. 3-6: Factory setting (yellow font) www.eta.co.at...
Backing up and restoring a configuration Backing up and restoring a configuration button. To restore a configuration, press the [Con- Backup configuration figuration restore] button. Another menu After you have made adjustments to satisfy customer appears: requirements, you should save the configuration. This backup saves the configuration, parameter settings, input and output terminal allocations, etc.
Sample Sample Hydraulic schematic The thermal emergency cooling valve is only prescribed for PelletsCompact boilers over 50 kW. www.eta.co.at...
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Sample Circuit Function blocks Description board PE-C 0 Boiler PelletsCompact Settings: Hydraulic variants for PC (from 20 kW) Buffer storage tank PE-C 0 Standard store Pellet conveying system Settings: Type of store Flex conveying system PE-C 0 System Settings: Outside temperature sensor...
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Sample Circuit Function blocks Description board EM-C 1 Solar panel Solar heating system with ETA stratified charging module Settings: Tank 1 Heat exchanger with stratified charging valve Tank 2 not present Tank 3 not present Switching tank 1-2 Tank not available...
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Sample Levels in buffer Levels in buffer Sensor assignment in buffer (from - to) Boiler/buffer producer Buffer top Sensor 1 (upper) Buffer bottom Sensor 4 Tank temperature (for the additional burner) Sensor 1 (upper) or Sensor 2 Depending on the connection height of the return, the assignment of this temperature sensor must be changed manually.
The required parameters are listed in Chapter 6 "Con- figuration parameter". Making a backup after commissioning Back up the configuration straight away after you have adapted the heating system to suit the customer's re- quirements. See Chapter 4 "Backing up and restoring configuration". www.eta.co.at...
If the ash box is then only partially full, this quantity can With the [No] setting, the ETA boiler and the oil or gas be increased. If you set the value to zero, the reminder boiler can be in operation simultaneously.
Configuration parameter [BufferFlex] function block [BufferFlex] function block Of course, the same principle applies to multiple temperature sensors on the buffer.A maximum of 3 consumer levels can be defined, whose ranges may 6.2.1 Functional description overlap. Description of the "PufferFlex" Consumers connected to the buffer often require different feed temperatures and produce different return temperatures.
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As an option, limit values can be set for two different temperature sensors so that a warning is issued if they are undershot or exceeded. The [Service] access level is required to make modifi- cations. Then open the settings ( button) and press Fig. 6-4: Overview www.eta.co.at...
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Configuration parameter [BufferFlex] function block [Sensor assignments] button. In the overview, select [Temperature warning 1] or [Temperature warning 2]. Fig. 6-7: Set temperature warnings If the allocation is set to [no association], the temperature warning is deactivated. In the text menu, a delay time can be defined with the [Duration until warning] parameter before the warning appears.
Flow temp raise time, however, higher temperatures in the buffer Enable temperature reduce the solar yield. This is because the buffer is kept at the minimum temperature using energy from the boiler, even if there is no demand from the consumers. www.eta.co.at...
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[On]. the ETA control system. A higher value is required if peaks in output have to be covered or very fast heat Explanation of [Res.heat difference] availability is needed.
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If the temperature sensor in the buffer has exceeded the shutdown temperature, charging of the buffer ends and the buffer is charged. If several consumer levels are configured, a different shutdown temperature can be set for each level. www.eta.co.at...
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Configuration parameter [BufferFlex] function block 6.2.2.2 BufferFlex with solar heating system a. Only visible with several buffer storage tanks and solar heating system Settings - PufferFlex with solar heating system b. Only visible with stratified charging of the buffer In addition to the basic settings, further parameters c.
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Otherwise, the boiler may start beforehand, in order to charge the heating circuit or hot water tank. During the configured times for solar priority, it may happen that the heating circuits or the hot water are not supplied with sufficient heat. www.eta.co.at...
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Configuration parameter [BufferFlex] function block 6.2.2.3 BufferFlex as a combination tank operation for 3 minutes and then disabled for 10 minutes. This means that it can only be requested again by the control system after 13 minutes. Settings - PufferFlex as a combination tank You can determine the required running time of With a combination tank, you need to set additional the circulation pump in the following way.
GEOplast underground tank WITH ABS controller • GEOplast underground tank WITHOUT ABS controller • Conveyor w/o motor (single suction head, lance) • Suct. lance w/ vibr. mot. • Misc. If you select the [Misc.] type, you must adjust the electricity settings manually. www.eta.co.at...
Configuration parameter [Pellet store with switch unit] function block [Pellet store with switch unit] function block Parameters to be set Set or check the following parameters. Conveying system Switching at Explanation of [Switching at] This parameter sets the maximum number of suction operations of an enabled suction head.
Only make minor changes to this parameter, HW priority because when walls cool down too much, dra- matically higher air temperatures are required to heat Solar heat diss. the room again. Any energy savings will then be lost. www.eta.co.at...
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Configuration parameter [Heating circuit] function block The following figures are a guide, depending on the In heating systems without a buffer and the "Pel- configured temperature [Flow at -10°C] and the design letsUnit" boiler, this parameter is not visible. of the heating circuit: Explanation of [MixValve runtime] Temperature Radiators...
A positive (+) or a negative (-) value can be entered as the corrective value. This value is added to the currently measured room temperature. Example: Measured room temperature = 24 °C [Calibration value] = -2 °C => Displayed temperature on room sensor 22 °C www.eta.co.at...
Configuration parameter [Heating circuit] function block 6.5.3 Screed drying Set the start of the drying program with the [Start screed drying] parameter. If the maximum temperature is held for the configured duration, the program ends Settings - Screed drying as soon as the [Flow target] temperature is below the Set this parameter for each installed heating [Flow] or the current room temperature.
5 °C above the minimum return temperature; Enable temperature see the table below. Register performance Boiler Value Hot water tank max. PelletsCompact 20-32 kW 60 °C Sol. chg. until PE-K 32-90 kW 60 °C Solar heat diss. HACK 20-200 kW, Fuel: Pellets 60 °C...
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Configuration parameter [Hot water tank] function block Example: Explanation of [Hot water tank max.] [Circulation runtime] = 3 minutes This parameter defines the maximum temperature of [Circulation pause] = 10 minutes the hot water tank, and applies to all heat producers - If the circulation pump has been started, it is in including solar heating systems - that charge the hot operation for 3 minutes and then disabled for...
(e.g. by sink, shower ...), because otherwise an activated with this function if the admixing pump is incorrect time is measured. defective. If it is activated, water heating is only provided by the buffer pump. Without the admixing pump, calcification www.eta.co.at...
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Configuration parameter [Fresh water module] 2 pumps function block Explanation [Circulation pause] Optional: only for circulation pump This parameter sets the pause after a circulation pump operation. The control system can only restart the circulation pump after this pause/break has expired. Example: [Circulation runtime] = 3 minutes [Circulation pause] = 10 minutes...
If the temperature of the external heat source is below this minimum temperature, the diverter valve switches block to the ETA boiler, which then supplies the heat. If this temperature is exceeded, the valve switches to the external heat source, which supplies the heat.
• [Laing/Lowara boiler pump for PU/PC] and therefore produces a higher working temperature For pumps of the PelletsUnit and PelletsCompact in the panel. Consequently, a higher hot water boiler, made by LAING or LOWARA temperature is achieved, but there are also more •...
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Explanation of [Switch-off diff.] This parameter sets the temperature difference for switching off the solar pump. If the difference between the panel and the tank or area being charged falls below this value, the solar pump will be switched off. www.eta.co.at...
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