Daikin Rotex RPS4 Operating And Installation Instructions

Regulation and pump unit for solaris solar systems
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ROTEX RPS4
Operating and installation
instructions
Regulation and pump unit for Solaris Solar Systems
Valid for the following components
- ROTEX Solaris RPS4
- Solaris R4 Differential temperature control
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Output 04/2016

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  • Page 1 For the qualified installer ROTEX RPS4 Operating and installation instructions Regulation and pump unit for Solaris Solar Systems Valid for the following components - ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - Solaris R4 Differential temperature control Output 04/2016...
  • Page 2: Guarantee

    Guarantee Guarantee 1.1 Warranty conditions The legal guarantee conditions fundamentally apply. Our war- ranty conditions beyond that can be found online on your sales representative's webpage. FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    List of contents Guarantee ....2 6.3.10 Cylinder temperature sensor ....28 Recommended settings .
  • Page 4: Safety

    DANGER! ponents of your heating system, please observe the respective documents. Draws attention to imminent danger. Work on the ROTEX RPS4 (such as hydraulic Disregarding this warning can lead to serious and electrical connection and initial start-up) injury or death.
  • Page 5: Avoid Danger

    Safety Handling instructions 2.5 Instructions for working safely Instructions on actions are shown as a list. Working on the roof Actions of which the sequential order must be Installation work on the roof may only be maintained are numbered. carried out by authorised and trained persons Results of actions are identified with an (heating technicians, roofers, etc.) under arrow.
  • Page 6: Manual Operation

    Manual operation Manual operation 3.1 Structure and Components of Solaris system Fig. 3-1 Standard design of a ROTEX Solaris solar system (ROTEX recommends a double-sided connection) Cold water connection line Zone with water for domestic use Domestic water (hot) distribution line Solar zone Stainless steel corrugated heat exchanger for domestic water FLS Solaris FlowSensor (flow measuring)
  • Page 7: Info Parameters

    Manual operation 3.2 Info parameters Electronic control The fully electronic ROTEX Solaris R4 regulator ensures op- The ROTEX solar system is a thermal solar system for supplying timum utilisation of the solar heat (hot water generation, heating hot water for consumption and solar support. support) and that all safety-relevant aspects are complied with.
  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    Manual operation 3.3.2 Optional accessories KFE Filling connection For convenient filling and draining of the ROTEX hot water storage tank, you can connect the KFE filling connection (KFE BA 16 52 15). FlowGuard For setting and display of the flow rate of 2-6 l/min, you can use the setting valve (FlowGuard FLG 16 41 02).
  • Page 9: Peak Output

    Peak output Peak output 4.1 System concepts 4.1.2 Serial connection As an alternative to the parallel mode described in this manual, ROTEX solar systems are usually built according to one of the and if necessary, a maximum of 3 solar panels can be mounted following system concepts.
  • Page 10: Installing The Control And Pump Unit

    Peak output 4.2 Installing the control and pump unit 4.2.1 Installation pump unit CAUTION! WARNING! Large volumes of water may come out of the Live parts can cause an electric shock on solar storage tank during installation. contact and cause life-threatening burns and Mount the pump unit before filling the solar injuries.
  • Page 11: Installation Of Flowsensor, Flowguard (Optional)

    Peak output CAUTION! In the case of longer pipe runs with only a minimum gradient, it is possible for water pockets to develop due to thermal expansion of the plastic pipes between the mounting points with siphon action: Use support troughs (TS 16 42 45).
  • Page 12: Installing Temperature Sensor

    Peak output 4.2.3 Installing temperature sensor CAUTION! The storage temperature sensor of the boiler control must never be immersed more than 75 cm into the sensor immersion sleeve. A sen- sor that is inserted too deeply can lead to over- heating of the consumption water section, as well as a "hang-up"...
  • Page 13: Preparing And Fitting The Control System

    Peak output Electrical connection Fig. 4-23 Work step 4 4.2.4 Preparing and fitting the control system Requirements – For electrical connections and consumable electrical materi- BSK Cylinder temperature als (cable, insulation, etc.), follow all valid country-specific sensor guidelines. CONF Programming socket for –...
  • Page 14 Peak output 2. To ensure reliable tension relief, all cables should be run 5. Insert the control unit into its fixing bracket from above. through the respective labyrinths. – Make sure that the cable loops (as shown in fig. 4-28 and fig.
  • Page 15: Fit The Covering Hood

    Peak output 4.2.5 Fit the covering hood 1. Fit the cover and align it. Make sure that the cover is pushed under the control unit housing so that there is an evenly spaced joint all around the control unit. Fig. 4-35 Completely installed RPS4 Fig.
  • Page 16: Start-Up And Decommissioning

    Start-up and decommissioning Start-up and decommissioning 5.1 Start-up 2. Switch on the Solaris R4 regulator. The initialisation phase begins. 3. When the initialisation phase is finished (temperature WARNING! display), fill and vent the solar system by simultaneously pressing both arrow keys (starting manual mode). The solar system cannot be started until all The solar operating pump P now runs at full power and...
  • Page 17: Control Brief Description

    Start-up and decommissioning 5.2 Control Brief description 5.2.1 Temporary shutdown CAUTION! A heating system which is shut down can freeze in the event of frost and may suffer damage. Drain the heating system that is shut down if there is danger of frost. Fig.
  • Page 18: Final Shutdown

    Start-up and decommissioning Insert the KFE filling connection (KFE BA, 16 52 15) into the connecting angle and secure using a retaining clip (fig. 5-3). Fig. 5-3 Assembling the KFE fill- ing connection in the connecting angle Open the KFE hose on the KFE filling connection (KFE BA, 16 52 15).
  • Page 19: Flowsensor

    FlowSensor FlowSensor 6.1 Operating and display components SOLARIS Regelungs- und Pumpeneinheit Typ: RPS 4 Nennspannung: 230 V / 50 Hz Schutzart: IPx1 el. Leistungsaufnahme: max. 260 W max. Pumpen-Förderhöhe: 12 m 18 m 007.16 107 49_00 Main switch with indicator light Operating status light for speed-controlled Information key for accessing the informa- Display of temperature and parameter dis-...
  • Page 20: Operating Mode Of Control System

    FlowSensor 6.2 Operating mode of control system 6.2.2 Booster function for high solar panel temperatures Due to continual improvements for the optimum use of Above a solar panel temperature of [TK max], the output of the the system, the Solaris R4 has been equipped with an solar operating pump P is operated at max.
  • Page 21: Pump Kick Function

    FlowSensor 6.2.5 Pump kick function 6.2.7 FlowSensor During extended shut-down periods, the solar operating pump P The FlowSensor (FLS) serves to measure the flow rate "V" and is activated for a few seconds every 24 hours. the feed temperature "T ".
  • Page 22: Output Calculation, Maximum Values, And Yield Count

    FlowSensor FlowSensorType Parameter value Minimum flow Minimum flow [FLS active] Start phase "V1" in l/min operating phase "V2" in l/min As required FLS deactivated - no flow rate FLS 12 ( on request) FLS 20 (included in scope of supply) FLS 100 ( on request) 10.0...
  • Page 23: Total Reset Function

    FlowSensor The solar system only starts up with active frost protection if the switch-on condition is fulfilled and the solar panel temperature "T " exceeds the value "T save" (factory setting TK save 70°C). The solar operating pump P after switching on, runs at least for the time defined in the parameter time P2, even if the switch-off temperature condition is reached before that.
  • Page 24: Adjustment And Menu Guide

    FlowSensor 6.3 Adjustment and menu guide Tab. 6-2 shows an overview of the available measuring points and the associated display formats. Tab. 6-3 summarises the views of the calculated parameters. Measuring Designation Measuring range Resolution Sensor point Display Collector temperature -30 to 250°C Pt 1000 Temperature sensor Return flow temperature...
  • Page 25: Fast Access

    FlowSensor 6.3.1 Fast access After switching on, the Solaris R4 regulator carries out a self-test, So long as no manual adjustments are made or an where the display elements are switched on individually and the event corresponding to tab. 7-2 produces a different setting parameters of the user level are displayed.
  • Page 26 FlowSensor Fig. 6-7 Setup menu FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
  • Page 27: Password Input

    FlowSensor 6.3.4 Password input 6.3.6 Setting and resetting parameters The Expert level of the setup menu is protected by a password, Setting the parameters is in accordance with fig. 6-7. All ad- which must be entered at the beginning of the setup menu. justable parameters are shown with access level, adjustment Also the Operator level can be protected.
  • Page 28: Manual Setting Of The Pump Speed Regulation

    FlowSensor 6.3.8 Manual setting of the pump speed regulation 6.3.10 Cylinder temperature sensor With certain output stages of the speed-regulated solar operating This contact controls an external heat generator in such a way pump P noise problems can sometimes arise. The current that under favourable weather conditions, the storage cylinder is output of the selected stage is displayed in the bottom line [Flow not heated by the external source.
  • Page 29: Recommended Settings

    FlowSensor 6.4 Recommended settings 6.4.1 Standard parameter settings, recommended setting ranges The following table summarises the factory settings and the pos- sible and recommended setting ranges of the Solaris R4 regu- lator system parameters. Parameter Designation Access level Setting range Recommended Factory Increment setting range...
  • Page 30: Additional Settings For Your Solar System

    FlowSensor the storage cylinder temperature permits additional heating. During commissioning, the system parameters must be In order to maximise energy input, set the [TK permitted] to a adjusted individually to suit the installed system, and value greater than 100°C and thus deactivate the restart might need fine tuning during subsequent operation.
  • Page 31: Setting Recommendation For The Post-Heating Via External Heat Sources Or By The Electrical Immersion Heater, Burner Blocking Contact

    FlowSensor 6.4.3 Setting recommendation for the post-heating 6.4.4 Tips for optimised user behaviour via external heat sources or by the electrical Hot water needs and user behaviour are highly individual. immersion heater, burner blocking contact The higher the desired storage cylinder temperature is, and the longer the periods for non-solar charging heating have been ad- For the highest performance potential: justed, the more will the storage potential for solar heat gener-...
  • Page 32: Faults And Malfunctions

    Faults and malfunctions Faults and malfunctions 7.1 Display of events Event Plain text Description Status Lamp Light (flashes) code display display (flashing) (flashing) Collector sensor: Short-circuited or collector open Return flow sensor: Short-circuited or Return Long-term switch-off of P open Storage Storage cylinder sensor: Short-cir- tank...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Faults and malfunctions Sensor-specific error messages The Solaris R4 regulator reacts as follows when the cable is All other sensor values remain accessible via the arrow keys. broken or in the event of a short circuit in the sensors or sensor cables (see tab.
  • Page 34 Faults and malfunctions If the display shows nothing and the main switch is in the illumi- nated "ON position": CAUTION! Replace the control unit (electronic fault). Danger of burning on hot surfaces. If the main switch is not illuminated in the "On" position, there is no power supply to the control unit.
  • Page 35: Hydraulic System Connection

    Hydraulic system connection Hydraulic system connection 8.1 Schematics WARNING! CAUTION! Temperatures in excess of 60°C can arise in the The ROTEX-units can also be optionally fitted solar storage tank. with non return valves ( 16 50 70) made of Install scalding protection. plastic.
  • Page 36 Hydraulic system connection Fig. 8-2 Standard-Solaris incorporation with GCU compact Fig. 8-3 Standard-Solaris incorporation with Air-Water-Heat Pump HPSU compact FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
  • Page 37 Hydraulic system connection Fig. 8-4 Standard-Solaris incorporation with Air-Water-Heat Pump (HPSU Bi-Bloc with room heating and cooling function) The displayed plant schematics do not claim to be complete and do not replace careful indoor planning. FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
  • Page 38 Hydraulic system connection Short name. Meaning Short name. Meaning Cold water distribution network RoCon BF Regulation A1 condensing boiler Hot water distribution network RoCon M1 Mixer circuit control Heating flow RPS4 Solaris Control and pump unit Heating return flow RRHQ Outdoor unit HPSU Bi-Bloc heat pump Mixing circuit RRLQ...
  • Page 39: Connection Of A Pressure Solar Panel System

    Hydraulic system connection 8.2 Connection of a pressure solar panel system If the structural conditions do not permit mounting the solar panels above the storage tank or if the connecting line cannot be installed with a continuous gradient between the storage panel and the storage tank, you cannot use the depressurised ROTEX solar system (DrainBack) and thus the regulation and pump unit RPS4.
  • Page 40: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data 9.1 Product Fiche Energy labelling Regulation: (EU) 811/2013 Ecodesign Regulation: (EU) 813/2013 Solar devices / Model names RPS4 pumps + controls Solpump Auxiliary Solstandby Annual auxiliary electricity [kWh/a] consumption Qaux Details and precautions on installation, maintenance and assembly can be found in the installation and or operation manuals. Energy labels and product fiches for addition combinations, packages and other products can be found on www.rotex-heating.com.
  • Page 41: Pump Characteristic Curve

    Technical data 9.4 Pump characteristic curve Sensor resistance Temperature (PTC, Pt 1000) Fig. 9-1 Resistance characteristic lines of the Solaris sensor Fig. 9-3 Pump characteristic curve Flow rate Temperature Sensor output voltage Fig. 9-2 Characteristic curves of the FlowSensor FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
  • Page 42: Notes

    Notes 10 Notes FA ROTEX Solaris RPS4 - 04/2016...
  • Page 43: List Of Keywords

    List of keywords 11 List of keywords Components ....12 Operating mode ....7 Control Overview .

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