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Installation and operating manual MX130/MX230 Digital Pressurisation Units BOSS™, ASHCROFT WAY, CROSS POINT BUSINESS PARK, COVENTRY, UK, CV2 2TU BOSS™ Technical Team - Tel:03330 341920 Email: BOSStechnicalteam@bssgroup.com Last updated: 25th September 2024 V1...
Table of contents Warranty Liability Copyright About this manual 4.1. Conventions symbols in this manual 4.2. Where to find more information Safety 5.1. Incoming goods 5.2. Operations location 5.3. Electrical 5.4. Staff qualification Product description 6.1. Operating principle 6.2. Technical datasheet Installation requirements 7.1.
MX130 & MX230 1. Warranty The BOSS warranty on equipment supplied covers manufacturing defects, under our standard terms and conditions of sale, where items with a proven manufacturing defect are replaced at the point of sale. We understand the importance of providing timely support to ensure a smooth and satisfactory experience with our product.
This information is the result of our current findings and experience to the best of our knowledge. We reserve the right to make technical changes subject to the future development of the BOSS product referred to in this publication. Hence no rights may be derived from technical data, descriptions and illustrations.
MX130 & MX230 4. About this manual The following pages list the information, specifications, measures and technical data that allow the relevant personnel to use this product safely and for the intended purpose. Responsible persons or those engaged by them carrying out the required services must read this manual attentively and understand it.
MX130 & MX230 4.2. Where to find more information For the Quick Start Guide and further documentation in various languages, visit: https://www.bssboss.co.uk/pumps/pressurisation-units/ For further information please visit the BOSS Website at the following URL: https://www.bssboss.co.uk/pumps/pressurisation-units/...
For the use of the MX130. MX230 as prescribed in this manual these rooms generally contain equipment for thermal generation and distribution, water heating/cooling and top-up, power source and distribution, such as measuring, control engineering, control technology and IT.
Without prejudice to the considerations of the insurer/Operator, it is recommended that the electrical equipment of the MX130. MX230 be inspected and documented together with the heating/cooling unit no less than every 12 months (see also DIN EN 60204-1 2007).
MX130 & MX230 6. Product description The MX130. MX230 is a compact and totally enclosed digital pressurisation unit with electronic pressure transducer and user-friendly microprocessor for use on sealed systems in order to provide a minimum system pressure requirement. This equipment is not designed to cope with sudden, substantial, losses of system pressure (e.g.
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MX130 & MX230 The pressurisation unit is fitted with a break tank (1) which is filled from the mains water supply (2) via a float operated valve (3). The break tank is fitted with an overflow (4) in case the break tank overfills and a weir overflow (6) in case the primary overflow fails.
MX130 & MX230 6.2. Technical datasheet General Size of the unit (Height x Width x Depth) 345 x 235 x 152 Dry weight MX130 3.8 kg MX23 4.3 kg Connection details Cold water inlet 15mm Compression System outlet 15mm Compression Drain 21.5 Waste pipe...
The wall of the set-up location for the MX130/MX230 must be such that stability is guaranteed and maintained. For general assembly instructions and commissioning steps of the product, see MX130/ MX230 Quick Start Guide in link below: https://www.bssboss.co.uk/pumps/pressurisation-units/...
MX130 & MX230 Conditions 1.This equipment is designed to be installed in an indoor environment. The unit must be installed in a frost free, non-condensing environment, away from precipitation and water sprays/jets. 2.The heating/cooling system is fitted with an appropriate safety valve and expansion vessel.
MX130 & MX230 Note: A union isolation valve must be used on the inlet connection to allow servicing and removal. If the system connection hose is not used a union isolation valve must also be fitted on the system connection 7.2.
Additional cables are not included or supplied by Boss • The maximum permissible length of cables is 30m. The MX130/MX230 is typically wired COM and NO for a boiler interlock. This will disconnect the link to the boiler when the MX130/MX230 is powered off or in Alarm.
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MX130 & MX230 Product status Contact between No Power or in Alarm C and NC C and NO...
MX130 & MX230 9. Operation The unit will turn on as soon as the power supply is activated. Pump priming If the system pressure is below 0.8 bar the pump will prime itself. Above a system pressure of 0.8 bar please perform the following steps: 1.isolate the system...
MX130 & MX230 9.2. Normal operation In normal operation mode the system pressure is displayed. Alarms or warnings will be displayed on the screen. You can find the description of these alarms and warnings in chapter 10 troubleshooting. For the settings menu please press and hold the button for 5 seconds. This will also be displayed in the display with a countdown.
MX130 & MX230 9.3. Shut-down procedure To shut down the pressurisation unit, please follow the steps below: 1.Isolate the electrical power supply to the pressurisation unit 2.Isolate the mains water supply from the pressurisation unit with the isolation valve in the hose 3.Isolate the pressurisation unit from the system using the isolation valve in the hose...
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MX130 & MX230 Default settings: Name Default Referenced values Fill Pressure 1.0 bar Cut in pressure (pump start) (0.8 bar) [Fill Pressure] - 0.2 bar Safety Relief Valve Setting 3.0 bar High Pressure alarm (2.7 bar) [Safety relief valve setting] -10% Low Pressure alarm (0.6 bar)
MX130 & MX230 Troubleshooting Errors impact the main functionality of the product and will trigger the Alarm installation (chapter 8.1). Additionally errors are also shown on the display of the unit. Error message on problem solution display Sensor Fail Sensor broken...
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MX130 & MX230 Warning problem solution message on display Low Water The mains water supply to the Turn on the mains water unit has been isolated supply The mains pressure is poor The fault will clear once the break tank has been refilled...
MX130 & MX230 Maintenance Maintenance and repairs For safety some maintenance procedures require the unit or product to be shut down electrically or / and hydraulically isolated. Please refer to chapter 9.3 Shut- down procedure It is forbidden to alter or use non-original components or replacement parts without authorisation.
MX130 & MX230 Service mechanical float valve Access valve via weir hole in the tank. Hint: it's often easier and faster to remove the valve from the tank to service. 1.Isolate water supply 2.Check float is free to move 3.Unscrew the valve nut inside the tank (not the securing nut on the exterior of the product) 4.Carefully take the float assembly and diaphragm out (note the...
MX130 & MX230 12. Decommissioning / Dismantling At the end of the service life or at planned shut-down of the equipment, please refer to chapter 9.3 Shut-down procedure and follow the steps. The unit is separated from the power supply. The hydraulic system connection and top-up connection should be closed off.
MX130 & MX230 14. Appendix 2: Staff qualification Definitions: Operator: A person or legal entity who is the owner of the product and uses the aforementioned product, or is nominated to use it, under the terms of a contractual agreement.
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MX130 & MX230 Operating instructions are transferred by BOSS representatives or others assigned by them during delivery negotiations or on demand. On-site services include transportation, the preparation of an operations room with the requisite foundation engineering to accommodate the system, and the requisite hydraulic and electrical connections, the electrical installation for the power source of the expansion automat and installation of the signal leads for the IT equipment.
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