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  • Page 1 Installer manual Indoor module NIBE VVM 500 IHB EN 2235-1 731222...
  • Page 2 Quick guide Navigation Ok button (confirm/select) Back button (back/undo/exit) Control knob (move/increase/reduce) A detailed explanation of the button functions can be found on page 37. How to scroll through menus and make different settings is described on page 39. Set the indoor climate INDOOR CLIMATE HOT WATER MY INSTALLATION...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transport 9 Service Assembly Service actions Supplied components Removing panels 10 Disturbances in comfort Info-menu 3 Design VVM 500 Manage alarm List of components Troubleshooting 4 Pipe connections Electrical addition only General pipe connections 11 Accessories Dimensions and pipe connections...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    VVM 500 must be installed via an isolator switch. The cable area has to be dimen- sioned based on the fuse rating used.

  • Page 5: Inspection Of The Installation

    Safety valve Electricity, see section "Electrical connections" Connected communication Fuses, indoor module Fuses property Outside sensor Room sensor Current sensor Safety breaker Earth circuit-breaker Setting of emergency mode thermostat Miscellaneous Docked to NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 1 | Important information...

  • Page 6: Outdoor Modules

    Part no. 064 235 Part no. 067 668 AMS 20-10 HBS 20-10 Part no. 064 319 Part no. 067 819 Check the software version of compatible older NIBE air/water heat pumps, see page 17. Chapter 1 | Important information NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 7: Delivery And Handling

    VVM 500 should be transported and stored vertically in a service on VVM 500 can be carried out from the front. dry place. However, the VVM 500 can be carefully laid on its back when 10-25 being moved into a building.

  • Page 8: Supplied Components

    Current sensor Flow meter* Cable* Union nut* Copper pipe with flange to energy meter* *Only applies to Norway. LOCATION The kit of supplied items is placed on top of the product. Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 9: Removing Panels

    Twist the panel slightly outwards. 3. Move the panel backwards and slightly to the side. 4. Pull the panel to one side. 5. Pull the panel forwards. 6. Assembly takes place in the reverse order. NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 2 | Delivery and handling...

  • Page 10: Design Vvm 500

    Design VVM 500 GP12 W130 XL39 QN10 AA4-XF3 VVM 500 AA4-XF4 BT63 XL18 QN11 FQ10 XL19 XL13 BT54 XL14 QN35 XL30 XL14 XL39 QM20 XL18 XL19 XL13 Chapter 3 | Design VVM 500 NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 11: List Of Components

    Extra relay circuit board Immersion heater Miniature circuit-breaker FQ10 Temperature limiter Switch W130 Network cable for NIBE Uplink MISCELLANEOUS Rating plate Serial number plate Cable gland Cable gland Designations according to standard EN 81346-2. NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 3 | Design VVM 500...

  • Page 12: Pipe Connections

    55 °C on the supply line pipe dimen- pipe dimen- and 45 °C on the return line, but VVM 500 can handle up to (100% pump sion (DN) sion (mm) 70 °C on the supply line.
  • Page 13 Switch (SF1) must not be moved to " " or " " until high enough, it can be increased by filling via the valve in VVM 500 has been filled with water. Otherwise the the expansion vessel. The expansion vessel’s pre-pressure temperature limiter, thermostat and the immersion must be entered in the check list on page 5.
  • Page 14 VVM 500 consists of a hot water coil, immersion heater, Symbol Meaning circulation pumps, buffer vessel, control system and is pre- Shut-off valve pared for use with solar panels. VVM 500 connects to the climate system. Non-return valve VVM 500 is directly adapted for connection and communic- Mixing valve ation with a compatible NIBE air/water heat pump, see sec- tion "Outdoor modules", and together they constitute a...

  • Page 15: Dimensions And Pipe Connections

    XL3 Connection, cold water G25 int XL4 Connection, hot water G25 ext. XL8 Connection, docking from heat pump G25 int XL9 Connection, docking to heat pump G25 int XL30 Connection, expansion vessel G25 int NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 4 | Pipe connections...

  • Page 16: Connecting Air/Water Heat Pump

    You can find a list of compatible air/water heat pumps in A climate system is a system that regulates the indoor section "Compatible air/water heat pumps". temperature with the help of the control system in VVM 500 and, for example, radiators, underfloor heating, underfloor Caution cooling, fan coils, etc.
  • Page 17 F2020 F2025 F2026 CONNECTING HOT WATER CIRCULATION F2030 all versions A circulation pump can be controlled by VVM 500 to circulate F2040 all versions the hot water. The circulating water must have a temperat- F2120 all versions ure that prevents bacterial growth and scalding, and national F2300 standards must be satisfied.

  • Page 18: Electrical Connections

    • If the building is equipped with an earth-fault breaker, the stipulations in force. VVM 500 should be equipped with a separate one. • For electrical wiring diagram for VVM 500, see section "Electrical circuit diagram".
  • Page 19 Removing the cover, input circuit board Insert the screwdriver (A) and pry the catch carefully downwards (B). Angle out the cover and remove it. Push the catch down. Angle out the cover and remove it. NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections...
  • Page 20 CABLE LOCK Use a suitable tool to release/lock cables in the indoor module terminal blocks. Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 21: Connections

    20 cm from high VVM 500 F1245 voltage cables. POWER CONNECTION VVM 500 must be installed with a disconnection option on the supply cable. Minimum cable area must be sized accord- BT25 AA3-X6 ing to the fuse rating used. The enclosed cable (length ap- prox.
  • Page 22 External VVM 500 If you wish to connect an external operating voltage for the control system to VVM 500 on the immersion heater board (AA1), the edge connector at AA1:X2 must be moved to AA1:X9 (as illustrated). Control voltage (1x230V ~ 50Hz) is connected to AA1:X11 (as AA3-X6 illustrated).
  • Page 23 COMMUNICATION VVM 500 is supplied with an enclosed room sensor (BT50). If VVM 500 is to be connected to the heat pump, it is connec- The room sensor has a number of functions: ted to terminal blocks X4:13, X4:14 and X4:15 on the input board (AA3).
  • Page 24 VVM 500 and F2300 VVM 500 Inomhusmodul AA3-X4 F2300 F2300 AA21-J2 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 25: Settings

    The tables display the maximum phase current for the relev- ant electrical step for the indoor module. If the current sensors are connected, the indoor module monitors the phase currents. För frånluftsvärme! NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections...

  • Page 26: Optional Connections

    VVM 500 is equipped with a load monitor that, with the help of a current sensor, controls the power steps for the...
  • Page 27 AA3-X6 External activation of functions AA3-X6 An external switch function can be connected to VVM 500 to activate various functions. The function is activated The example above uses the inputs AUX1 (X6:9-10) and AUX2 (X6:11-12) on during the time the switch is closed.
  • Page 28 4-pipe system This accessory may require a software update • external heating medium pump in your VVM 500. The version can be checked in • additional heat in charge circuit the “Service info” menu 3.1. Visit nibeuplink.com...
  • Page 29 (BT64) for cooling out and the cooling set point value. If the “active cooling 4-pipes” accessory has been activated, the function is switched off. Cooling is then operated from the accessory instead. NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 5 | Electrical connections...

  • Page 30: Connecting Accessories

    See page 59 for the board AA3. Use cable type LiYY, EKKX or equivalent. list of the accessories that can be used with VVM 500. Refer to the accessory manual for further instructions. Connection for communication with the most common ac- cessories is shown here.

  • Page 31: Commissioning And Adjusting

    4. Open the externally mounted safety valve until the Also see section "Draining the climate system". pressure in VVM 500 falls to the normal working range (approx. 1 bar) and check that there is no air in the sys- tem by turning the vent valves (QM20).

  • Page 32: Start-Up And Inspection

    Set switch (SF1) on VVM 500 to position " ". Follow the instructions in the display’s start guide. If the start guide does not start when you start the VVM 500, you can start it manually in menu 5.7. If the start guide is left on this page it...
  • Page 33 Select operating mode "auto" if the indoor module is to be used as an electric boiler without a heat pump. PUMP SPEED Both the circulation pumps in VVM 500 are frequency con- trolled and set themselves using control and external heating requirement. Available pressure circulation pump, GP1 Available pressure Tillgängligt tryck...

  • Page 34: Setting The Heating Curve

    Based on this curve, ures. the VVM 500 determines the temperature of the water to Supply temperature the climate system (the supply temperature) and thus the Framledningstempereratur (°C)

  • Page 35: Cooling In 2-Pipe System

    Setting range: 5.0 – 80.0 °C Cooling in 2-pipe system Factory setting: 22.0 °C VVM 500 contains a built-in function for operating cooling stop temperature in a 2-pipe system down to 17 °C, factory setting 18 °C. This Setting range: 5.0 – 80.0 °C requires that the outdoor module can perform cooling.
  • Page 36 With overcapacity mode on "SG Ready", the desired pool temperature (start and stop temperature) is increased by 2 °C. NOTE The function must be connected to two AUX inputs and activated in menu 5.4. Chapter 6 | Commissioning and adjusting NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 37: Control - Introduction

    The USB port is hidden beneath the plastic badge with the product name on it. The USB port is used to update the software. Visit nibeuplink.com and click the "Software" tab to download the latest software for your installation. NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction...
  • Page 38 This symbol indicates whether "holiday setting" is active in 4.7. This symbol indicates whether VVM 500 has con- tact with NIBE Uplink. This symbol indicates the actual speed of the fan if the speed has changed from the normal setting.
  • Page 39 Back button. Mark the applicable option. One of the options is pre-selected (white). Press the OK button to confirm the selected option. The selected option has a green tick. NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction...
  • Page 40 (at the page number) has been marked. Press the OK button to skip between the steps in the start guide. If the start guide is left on this page it closes automatically in 60 min Chapter 7 | Control - Introduction NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 41: Control - Menus

    1.9.6 - fan return time * 1.9.7 - own curve 1.9.7.1 - heating 1.9.7.2 - cooling * 1.9.8 - point offset 1.9.9 - night cooling * 1.9.11 - +Adjust * Accessories are needed. NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 8 | Control – Menus...

  • Page 42: Menu 2 - Hot Water

    Menu 3 - INFO 3 - INFO 3.1 - service info 3.2 - compressor info 3.3 - add. heat info 3.4 - alarm log 3.5 - indoor temp. log * Accessories are needed. Chapter 8 | Control – Menus NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 43: Menu 4 - My System

    Menu 4 - MY SYSTEM 4 - MY SYSTEM 4.1 - plus functions 4.1.1 - pool * 4.1.3 - internet 4.1.3.1 - NIBE Uplink 4.1.3.8 - tcp/ip settings 4.1.3.9 - proxy settings 4.1.4 - sms * 4.1.5 - SG Ready 4.1.6 - smart price adaption™...

  • Page 44: Menu 5 - Service

    5.11.1.1 - heat pump 5.11.1.2 - charge pump (GP12) 5.12 - country * Accessory needed. Go to the main menu and hold the Back button in for 7 seconds to access the Service menu. Chapter 8 | Control – Menus NIBE VVM 500...
  • Page 45 Factory setting stop temp. lux: 55 °C energy consumption in the event of an alarm. Here you set the start and stop temperature of the hot water for the different comfort options in menu 2.2. NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 8 | Control – Menus...
  • Page 46 Here you set the max. electrical output of the internal elec- Set the operating mode of the heating medium pump here. trical addition in VVM 500 and the fuse size for the installa- auto: The heating medium pump runs according to the cur- tion.
  • Page 47 MENU 5.1.23 - COMPRESSOR CURVE minimum running time Caution Setting range: 0 – 48 h This menu is only displayed if VVM 500 is connec- Default value: 12 h ted to a heat pump with inverter controlled com- min temp.
  • Page 48 4-pipe cooling you can only se- the installation is structured in this way). Pool heating can lect one option. only occur if there is a heat surplus once the heating and/or hot water demand is met. Chapter 8 | Control – Menus NIBE VVM 500...
  • Page 49 The fans stop until the input is open. MENY 5.3.12 - EXHAUST/SUPPLY AIR MODULE months btwn filter alarms See the installation instructions for ERS and HTS Setting range: 1 – 24 for a function description. Default value: 3 NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 8 | Control – Menus...
  • Page 50 VVM 500. See the Installer Manual for HTS 40 for function description. Caution MENU 5.3.18 - POOL The software in VVM 500 must be software version Here you select which pump to use in the system. 9085 or later. Visit nibeuplink.com and click on the MENU 5.3.19 - ACTIVE COOLING 4 PIPE...
  • Page 51 Factory setting, period 4: 3 days pulses per kWh: Here you set the number of pulses per kWh that are sent to VVM 500. temp. period 1 – 7 Setting range: 15 – 70 °C MENU 5.4 - SOFT IN/OUTPUTS...
  • Page 52 Set the operating mode for the charge pump here. auto: The charge pump runs according to the current oper- ating mode for VVM 500. intermittent: The charge pump starts and stops 20 seconds before, and after, the compressor in the heat pump.

  • Page 53: Service

    33.02 2.889 Servicing should only be carried out by persons 20.02 2.673 with the necessary expertise. 12.51 2.399 When replacing components on VVM 500 only re- 8.045 2.083 placement parts from NIBE may be used. 5.306 1.752 3.583 1.426 EMERGENCY MODE 2.467...
  • Page 54 INDOOR CLIMATE HOT WATER starts and you can now follow the progress of the update on the display. When the update is complete VVM 500 re- starts. A software update does not reset the menu set- tings in VVM 500.
  • Page 55 Here you can choose how current measurement values from memory in order to restore them later or to copy the settings VVM 500 should be saved onto a log file on the USB memory. to another VVM 500. Set the desired interval between loggings.

  • Page 56: Disturbances In Comfort

    Disturbances in comfort In most cases, VVM 500 notes a malfunction (a malfunction Caution can lead to disruption in comfort) and indicates this with alarms, and instructions for action, in the display. Selecting "aid mode” is not the same as correcting the problem that caused the alarm.
  • Page 57 Low room temperature • Closed thermostats in several rooms. – VVM 500 does not call on heating, hot water or cooling. – Set the thermostats to max, in as many rooms as pos- • Compressor blocked due to the temperature conditions.

  • Page 58: Electrical Addition Only

    Go to menu 4.2 op. mode. Mark ”add. heat only” using the control knob and then press the OK button. 3. Return to the main menus by pressing the Back button. Chapter 10 | Disturbances in comfort NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 59: Accessories

    Not all accessories are available on all markets. unit ventilates the house and heats the supply air as neces- ACTIVE COOLING ACS 310* sary. ACS 310 is an accessory that enables VVM 500 to control the pro- duction of cooling. ERS S10-400 ERS 20-250 Part no.
  • Page 60 VVM 500. An accessory card is also required if for example an external circu- lation pump is connected to VVM 500 at the same time that the buzzer alarm is activated. Part no. 067 060...

  • Page 61: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimensions 25-50 25-50 NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 12 | Technical data...

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    Part no. 069 400 *Applies in the case of normal comfort mode, tap flow 8 litres/minute and incoming cold water 10 °C. Increased hot water comfort can be obtained at lower tap flow. Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE VVM 500...

  • Page 63: Electrical Circuit Diagram

    Electrical circuit diagram 3 X 400 V NIBE VVM 500 Chapter 12 | Technical data...
  • Page 64 Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE VVM 500...
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  • Page 66 Chapter 12 | Technical data NIBE VVM 500...
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  • Page 68: Item Register

    Compatible Air/water heat pumps, 6 OK button, 37 Inspection of the installation, 5 Status lamp, 37 Marking, 4 Switch, 37 Outdoor modules, 6 Disturbances in comfort, 56 Recovery, 5 Alarm, 56 Safety information, 4 Manage alarm, 56 Item register NIBE VVM 500...
  • Page 69 Power connection, 21 Preparations, 31 Pump speed, 33 Recovery, 5 Removing panels, 9 Removing the cover, base board, 19 Removing the cover, immersion heater circuit board, 19 Removing the hatch, input circuit board, 19 Room sensor, 23 NIBE VVM 500 Item register...

  • Page 71: Contact Information

    Tel: +48 (0)85 66 28 490 Hannabadsvägen 5, 285 21 Markaryd Tel. +41 (0)58 252 21 00 biawar.com.pl Tel: +46 (0)433-27 3000 info@nibe.ch info@nibe.se nibe.ch nibe.se For countries not mentioned in this list, contact NIBE Sweden or check nibe.eu for more information.
  • Page 72 WS release date: 2022-06-28 10:07 Publish date: 2022-09-01 07:24 This is a publication from NIBE Energy Systems. All product illustrations, facts and data are based on the available information at the time of the publication’s approval. NIBE Energy Systems makes reservations for any factual or printing errors in this publication.

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