Salus PCSol 201 Installation And Operation Manual

Salus PCSol 201 Installation And Operation Manual

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PCSol 201
FOR SOLAR COLLECTORS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
REVISION: 1.1_EN
07-2020

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  • Page 1 Controller PCSol 201 FOR SOLAR COLLECTORS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL REVISION: 1.1_EN 07-2020...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    17.9. SOLAR APPLICATION SCHEME I .......... 42 CONTENTS 17.10. SOLAR APPLICATION SCHEME J ....... 43 SAFE INSTALLATION AND USE 17.11. SOLAR APPLICATION SCHEME K ......44 GENERAL 17.12. APLIKACJA SCHEMAT SOLARNY L ......45 DIRECTIVE WEEE 2012/19/UE 17.13. SOLAR APPLICATION SCHEME M ......46 DOCUMENT KEEPING 17.14.
  • Page 4: Safe Installation And Use

    1. SAFE INSTALLATION AND USE Before you open casing, first disconnect power supply from the unit. The controller is designed only for household and similar use. controller must installed Before installation, service or maintenance accordance with the requirements of EN and prior to making any connections, always 60335-1 standard,...
  • Page 5: General

    4. DOCUMENT KEEPING 2. GENERAL Please, keep carefully this installation and Controller PCSol201 is an advanced electronic operating manual other relevant unit designed for distribution of heat from solar documents, so that they may be used at any collectors. Works with solar pumps...
  • Page 7: Operating Manual

    OPERATING MANUAL PCSol 201...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Welcome screen will be displayed: Fig. 6.1 Recalling controller’s menu PCSol 201 When MENU is open, the unit will display a screen with icons that represent the controller functions: Fig. 5.1 Welcome screen * * starting screen may differ depending on controller version.
  • Page 9 Values of settings are edited in scrollable submenu. Example for submenu preset is shown below. To edit setting value select required setting and press the knob; the value will start blinking. Now, rotate the knob to change the setting value. changed value will...
  • Page 10: Settings Menu

    When you switch off the temperature value in 7. SETTINGS MENU value edition box, the time program will be set off and the controller will use stable value for Access TDHWmin parameter (single temperature value all the time), during edition it may be seen that the temperature has the same value all along the diagram.
  • Page 11: Room Temperature

    8.3. Circulation Edition marker Access sch. MON-FRI Item available only in schemes B, C, D, E, Current marker Current marker G, H, J, K, L, M, O. hour range value Changes in circulation time programs are Fig. 8.4 Setting edition marker introduced the same like it was demonstrated for When you set temperature and pressed TDHWmin schedule settings.
  • Page 12 menu to Alarms we have access to contents and code number alarm reported T2 sensor malfunction controller (Fig. below). Alarm informs on incorrect operation or damage to T2 sensor. Check connections for continuity (connect) or short circuit (eliminate) in sensor circuit.
  • Page 13: Restoring Factory Settings

    Before restoration the controller will show a TsDHW is reached, will start collector pump P2 in order to lower temperature below critical. request to confirm this action. After restoring factory settings you must set Wait for collector cool down. If menu option “Alarm TCOLcr”...
  • Page 14: Operation\Loudness Menu

    11.2. Operation\Loudness Menu PCSol 201 This many includes sound settings. Turn encoder to move between sound settings and controller’s message sounds on and off. Fig. 11.1 2 Page (1/3) of Nameplate Page (2/3) includes manufacturer’s contact details. About Fig. 11.3 Page (2/3) of Nameplate Fig.
  • Page 15 Date and time setting must be confirmed First bar in the chart stands for energy with “OK”. When you select “CANCEL”, any recovered on current day and it is updated every changes will be rejected. full hour. The controller has function of sustaining At midnight, the controller will move data clock for 10 days.
  • Page 16: Solar Applications 13.1. Night Cooling

    In scheme B during night cooling, circulation on SOLAR APPLICATIONS output P2 will be activated (regardless any time programs etc.); heater operation will stopped 13.1. Night cooling (output H is turned off, regardless any time Due to the fact that in solar thermal programs etc.).
  • Page 17: Solar Thermal Scheme B

    List of settings in Adjustment menu of H output depends also on eco function set up, as described in „Adjustment” menu. TsDHW- Reservoir temperature preset. Night cooling- YES enables / NO disables night TDHWmin temperature is set through ÷5 cooling in hours 0 main menu item TDHWmin.
  • Page 18: Solar Thermal Scheme D

    100%. said difference between between T1 and T2 reaches the value specified temperatures drops below as dToffDHW. If the difference between T1 and ÷ dTonDHW, the controller will start reducing the between values dTonDHW pump speed, until the difference between T1 dToffDHW, the controller will calculate and set reaches value...
  • Page 19: Solar Thermal Scheme E

    critical value (TCOLcr). Then, the controller will 13.6. Solar thermal scheme E allow switching on the collector pump for the reservoir A or B (with the priority for the Loading of two DHW reservoirs A and B with reservoir A), by the time, when the reservoirs priority function for reservoir A.
  • Page 20: Solar Thermal Scheme G

    between T1 and T2 is between the values dTonDHW ÷ dToffDHW the controller will calculate and set pump speed proportionally. When dToffDHW is reached, the pump will work at minimal speed (Pmin), below it will be stopped. After reaching preset temperature in priority circuit, the controller will switch the circuit.
  • Page 21: Solar Thermal Scheme H

    reservoir from boiler circuit CH (starting P2 dTonDHW, the controller will start reducing the pump). pump speed, until the difference between T3 and Night cooling- Yes enables/ NO disables night T2 reaches the value specified as dToffDHW. If ÷5 cooling mode in hours 0 the difference between T3 and T2 is between the Night cooling ON –...
  • Page 22: Solar Thermal Scheme J

    The collector pump will be started with 100% capacity, if the difference between T1 and T2 exceeds the value of dTonPOOL and it will be working for the time specified in parameter tP. If after this time the difference between T1 and T2 is still above dTonPOOL, the pump speed will remain at 100%.
  • Page 23: Solar Thermal Scheme K

    controller will be cooling down the reservoir (between T3 and T4 temperatures) falls by (if night cooling function is enabled and if in auxiliary hysteresis AH2. Night cooling – YES enables / NO disables ÷5 hours Night cooling ÷5 temperature is exceeded). night cooling mode between 0 hours.
  • Page 24: Solar Thermal Scheme M

    pump runs with minimum rpm value (Pmin parameter) and in case it has dropped below this value, the pump stops. If, in case of operation with one solar collector, temperature of the second collector has grown above the temperature of the first one (or v.v.) and the value of dTonDHW has been reached, the regulator switches over the solar collector circuit.
  • Page 25: Solar Thermal Scheme N

    (between T3 and T4 temperatures) falls by After reaching preset temperature in priority auxiliary hysteresis HP2. circuit, the controller will switch the circuit. Night cooling – YES enables / NO disables The pool circuit will work analogically, except ÷5 night cooling mode between 0 hours.
  • Page 26: Shut Down

    switches to the pool. In the pool circuit there is no upper limit for discharging collector’s critical temperature. Switching between DHW/POOL controlled through H output. The circuit operation starts only when the switching time elapsed (tVALVE). Due to pool system, the scheme has no night cooling function.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION MANUAL PCSol 201...
  • Page 28: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Collector temperature input (T1) Temperature input (T2) Measurement inputs (low-voltage) Temperature input (T3) Temperature input (T4) Other inputs/outputs: Output (H) 5-6V/0,1A (DC) (low-voltage) Output PWM for PWM freguency signal: 200Hz controlling the solar pump Signal level: 5V Digital: 5÷100% (only P1) Output P1: 230V/ max 0,5A (AC) High-voltage outputs:...
  • Page 29 The controller must be installed in a way that: it is securely mounted on flat base, using all mounting points (3 in controller casing itself and 4 intermediate plate); degree of protection is ensured suitably to environmental conditions; dust and water access is prevented; permissible operating temperature is not exceeded for the controller (40°C);...
  • Page 30: External Circuits Connection

    16.2. External circuits connection. PCSol 201 Fig. 16.3 Controller inside view with terminals 16.2.1. Use of connectors The controller is provided with spring loaded terminals suitable for reception of wire with an end sleeve. The table below includes permissible size ranges...
  • Page 31: Power Supply Connection

    The P2 pump must be connected in the same 16.2.2. Power supply connection way as for the P1 pump except that the The controller is designed for supply controller does not control the P2 pump. voltage 230V~, 50Hz. Supply is connected to terminals L, N.
  • Page 32: Temperature Sensor Installation

    Table sensor resistance against If you need mount your sensor on pipe surface temperature: (e.g. CH temp. measurement), then the sensor coat must be attached using a brace, and the temperature resistance -25 ºC 901,9 Ω jointing point to insulate e.g. with foam or other -20 ºC 921,6 Ω...
  • Page 33: Output H Connection

    temperature measurement could be easily Three-way switching valve The output may be used for a three-way interfered by external conditions. switching valve that is controlled:  Avoid places with weak air circulation, 1. Unipolarly with return spring: such e.g.: behind furniture. valve connect to H output of the controller through a relay, like in Fig.
  • Page 34: Application Schemes 34 17.1. Solar Application Scheme A

    APPLICATION SCHEMES 17.1. Solar Application scheme A Loading of DHW reservoir from collector. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.1 Application scheme A Installation recommendations 1. For the controller to count heat output, install additional CT6 sensor on the outlet of lower pipe coil from DHW reservoir and connect to T4 input.
  • Page 35: Solar Application Scheme B

    17.2. Solar Application scheme B Loading of DHW reservoir from solar panel with additional function of extra heating with a heater, when the solar panel stops supplying energy and with control of DHW circuit with circulation pump. In this layout, it is required to connect T3 sensor and it must be installed in the reservoir over a heater.
  • Page 36: Solar Application Scheme C

    17.3. Solar Application scheme C Loading of DHW reservoir from a solar panel with additional function of heat discharge to drain system, when the reservoir maximal temperature (TDHWmax) is exceeded. In this layout, T3 sensor is optional and its connection is not required. Electro-valve must be connected to P2 pump outlet. Mains 230~ Fig.
  • Page 37: Solar Application Scheme D

    17.4. Solar Application scheme D Loading of DHW reservoir from a solar panel and transfer of accumulated heat to the reservoir B. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.4 Application scheme D Installation recommendations 1. This scheme requires two additional CT6 sensors. 2. Connect the circulation pump to the H output via the relay. It is necessary to use a relay type 6VDC RM85-2021-35-1006.
  • Page 38: Solar Application Scheme E

    17.5. Solar Application scheme E Loading of two DHW reservoirs (A and B) with loading priority for reservoir A. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.5 Application scheme E Installation recommendations 1. For the controller to count heat output, it is required to install additional CT6 sensor outside circuits of pumps P1 and P2 and connect it to T4 input.
  • Page 39: Solar Application Scheme F

    17.6. Solar Application scheme F Heating of DHW reservoir and pool with Priority function. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.6 Application scheme F Installation recommendations 1. For the controller to count heat output, install additional CT6 sensor outside circuits of three-way valve H and connect it to T4 input. The sensor should be installed possibly close to the H outlet. 2.
  • Page 40: Solar Application Scheme G

    17.7. Solar Application scheme G Loading of DHW reservoir with solar collector and boiler. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.7 Application scheme G Installation recommendations 1. Connect the circulation pump to the H output via the relay. It is necessary to use a relay type 6VDC RM85-2021-35-1006.
  • Page 41: Solar Application Scheme H

    17.8. Solar Application scheme H Loading of DHW reservoir from two sets of solar collectors oriented in two directions. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.8 Application scheme H Installation recommendations 1. For correct operation the system must be equipped with return valves mounted on the solar panel outlets.
  • Page 42: Contents 17.9. Solar Application Scheme I

    17.9. Solar Application scheme I Loading of pool system from solar collector. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.9 Application scheme I Installation recommendations 1. For the controller to count heat output, it is required to install additional CT6 sensor directly on the return from the pool exchange, and connect it to T4 measurement input.
  • Page 43: Solar Application Scheme J

    17.10. Solar Application scheme J Collector operation with additional back-up source. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.10 Application scheme J Installation recommendations 1. For the controller to count heat output, it is required to install additional CT6 sensor directly on the return from the DHW container lower pipe coil and connect it to T4 measurement input. 2.
  • Page 44: Solar Application Scheme K

    17.11. Solar Application scheme K Charging A Buffet with a solar panel. „Container-in-container” type buffer. The regulator supports CH system. Mains 230~ Fig. 17.11 Application scheme K *Pumps marked in the scheme as P are not controlled by regulator. Installation recommendations 1.
  • Page 45: Aplikacja Schemat Solarny L

    17.12. Aplikacja schemat solarny L DHW tank is loaded by two solar collector sets oriented towards two points of compass using one pump group and collector circuit switching valve. Mains 230V~ Fig. 17.12 Application scheme L Installation recommendations 1. 3-way/1-way control valve was considered in this diagram. Valve is switched back by means of a spring.
  • Page 46: Solar Application Scheme M

    17.13. Solar application scheme M Loading of the DHW container with low-temperature function assisting to loading of the CH installation and controlling from CT7 room temperature sensor. Mains 230V~ Fig. 17.13 Application scheme M Installation recommendations 1. For the controller to count heat output, install additional CT6 sensor on the outlet of lower pipe coil from DHW container and connect to T4 input.
  • Page 47: Solar Application Scheme N

    17.14. Solar application scheme N Heating the DHW container and pool with the priority function. Mains 230V~ Fig. 17.14 Application scheme N Installation recommendations 1. For the controller to count heat output, install additional CT6 sensor and connect to T4 input. 2.
  • Page 48: Solar Application Scheme O

    17.15. Solar application scheme O Heating the DHW container and pool with the priority function. Mains 230V~ Fig. 17.15 Application scheme O * The controller controls the H* and H pumps in parallel through a common relay. Installation recommendations 1. For the controller to count heat output, install additional CT6 sensor and connect to T4 input. 2.
  • Page 49: Casing Closing

    CONTROLLER OPTIONS CASING CLOSING Access To close the unit casing hook the casing cover with recesses against the base insets (shown in Fig. 18.1) Access to the controller options is protected with password and to make any changes you must log-in with a service password. Fig.
  • Page 50: Time Programs 10 19.1. System Options\Settings

    – TCOLcr collector critical temperature. 19.1. System Options\Settings Temperature which regardless of reaching reservoir preset (TsDHW) or pool preset following settings available (TsPOOL) will start the collector pump at depending on scheme and version: 100% capacity in order to discharge heat Scheme from the collector.
  • Page 51: I\O Options\Configuration

    The procedure may be conducted using tP – Minimal time of the collector pump work. If ohmmeter to measure resistance of both cable difference between collector conductors selecting from table reservoir temperatures drops to dTon, the respective value for measured resistance. If received result indicates correction above 2°C, collector pump will be started for the time of it may means that the cable have resistance...
  • Page 52: Vacuum Collector Function

    operates in priority circuit. If in the system circulation speed, it is required to have with container container rotometer or water meter installed. When temperature drops down 2°C, edition is open (value is blinking), the controller will alarm that it is not possible to collector pump P2 will be controlled for continue antifreeze function.
  • Page 53: Scheme Wizard

    19.5. Scheme wizard Scheme wizard is to select type of installation. It is done by turning the knob to browse through schemes. Number and type of schemes depend on the controller version. After selection, the controller will request to confirm the scheme. FUSE REPLACEMENT Cut off power supply to the controller before fuse replacement.
  • Page 56 SALUS Controls Made in Poland...

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