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1 ecoMAX 850I4 Weather controller FOR CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Manual version: 1.0 Equipment version: H01 Software version: panel: 07.11.XX, module: 06.10.XX 07-2016

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ecoMAX 850I4

Weather controller

FOR CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS

OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Manual version: 1.0

Equipment version: H01

Software version: panel: 07.11.XX, module: 06.10.XX

07-2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SAFETY INFORMATION........................................ 4

2 CONTROLLER INTENDED USE .............................. 5

3 INFORMATION CONCERNING DOCUMENTATION5

4 DOCUMENTATION STORAGE .............................. 5

5 USED SYMBOLS ................................................... 5

6 WEEE DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ............................. 5

FOR THE USER .............................................. 7

7 CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION ................................ 8

7.1 CONTROLLER STRUCTURE ....................................... 8

7.2 CONTROLLER OPERATION....................................... 8

7.3 DISPLAY MAIN SCREEN .......................................... 9

7.4 MENU LEVELS ................................................... 10

7.5 MAIN MENU ..................................................... 10

7.6 INSTALLER’S SERVICE MENU.................................. 10

7.7 USER’S MAIN MENU ........................................... 11

8 CONTROLLER OPERATION ................................. 12

8.1 ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVATING ........................... 12

8.2 PRESETTING TEMPERATURES ................................ 12

8.3 TIME PROGRAMS ............................................... 12

8.4 SUMMER - WINTER ............................................ 13

8.5 WORK MODE SETTING ........................................ 13

8.6 HOLIDAY PLANNING ............................................ 15

8.7 CHANGING NAMES ............................................. 15

8.8 CORRECTION OF TEMPERATURE READINGS .............. 15

8.9 PARENTAL LOCK ................................................. 15

8.10 SCREEN BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ........................ 15

8.11 SOFTWARE UPDATE ............................................ 15

9 CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS ................................. 16

9.1 INFORMATIVE FUNCTION ..................................... 16

9.2 ANTI - FREEZE.................................................... 16

9.3 ROOM TEMPERATURE STABILIZATION ..................... 17

9.4 SOLAR ............................................................. 18

9.5 INTERNET ......................................................... 18

FOR THE INSTALLER .................................... 19

10 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY ................................... 20

10.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................... 20

10.2 OUTPUT MODULE ASSEMBLY ................................ 20

10.3 TEMPERATURE SENSORS ASSEMBLY........................ 20

10.4 CONNECTING A HEAT SOURCE ............................... 21

10.5 CONNECTING PUMPS ........................................... 21

10.6 CONNECTING SERVOS .......................................... 21

10.7 OUTPUT TEST ..................................................... 22

10.8 CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY .................................. 22

10.9 PANEL – MODULE CABLE ...................................... 22

10.10 CONNECTING CONTROL PANELS ............................. 23

10.11 HEAT SOURCE OUTPUT MODULATION ..................... 24

10.12 FLOOR CONTROL SETTINGS ................................... 25

10.13 ROOM THERMOSTAT SETTINGS .............................. 25

11 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAMS .................................... 27

12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ......................................... 35

12.1 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM .......................................... 36

13 SERVICE MENU ................................................. 37

13.1 H1 CIRCUIT SERVICE SETTINGS ............................... 39

13.2 H2 CIRCUIT SERVICE SETTINGS ............................... 40

13.3 H3 CIRCUIT SERVICE SETTINGS ............................... 42

13.4 HUW CIRCUIT SERVICE SETTINGS ........................... 43

13.5 SYSTEM ............................................................ 44

13.6 SOLAR .............................................................. 45

13.7 PANEL ADDRESS ................................................. 46

14 TECHNICAL DATA .............................................. 47

15 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE CONDITIONS47

16 TEMPERATURE SENSORS CHECK ...................... 47

17 DESCRIPTION OF POSSIBLE DEFECTS ................ 48

18 MODIFICATIONS REGISTER ............................... 48

18.1 ....................................................................... 52

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1 SAFETY INFORMATION

Requirements concerning safety are

listed in particular sections of this

instruction. Apart from them it in

necessary to fulfill the following

requirements.

Controller can be assembled only

by qualified installer and in

accordance with currently valid

standards and regulations.

Prior to starting the assembly,

repairs or maintenance and

during the execution of any

connection works, it is necessary

to switch off the mains supply

and make sure that no terminals

no electrical wires are energized.

After deactivating the controller

with the use of a keyboard,

terminals of the controller can be

under a dangerous level of

voltage.

The controller can be utilized only

in accordance with its intended

use.

Additional automatics should be

used in order to protect central

heating and HUW system against

the results of regulator failure or

software errors. Particularly

control automatics which reduce

HUW temperature in order to

protect users against burns.

The controller cannot be used as

the only protection against frozen

central heating system.

Values of programmed

parameters must be set in

accordance with a particular

building and hydraulic system.

The controller is not an

intrinsically safe device. It means

that in case of failure it can be a

source of sparks or high

temperature which surrounded by

ashes or flammable gases can

cause fire or explosion.

Modification of the programmed

parameters should be made only

by a person who read this

manual.

Use only in heat circulation

system made in accordance with

currently valid regulations.

Electrical system including the

controller should be 3-wired and

protected with fuse selected in

accordance with used loads.

The controller cannot be used with

damaged housing.

Never make any modifications in

controller structure.

The controller consists of two

components: control panel and

output module. Replaced

component must be compatible.

The controller is equipped with a

protection against Legionella

bacteria. The controller

periodically heats the HUW tank

up to a temperature which can

cause scalding to operator.

Installer should provide

information whether the function

is active and additional

automatics protecting against

scalding is installed.

Keep children away from the

controller.

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2 Controller intended use

The controller is intended for controlling:

- central heating system,

- HUW tank,

- HUW circulation system,

- solar circulation system.

The controller can be connected to the

automatic boiler equipped with activating or

deactivating contact (ON/OFF switch).

The controller can control the pump and valve

switching additional heat sources, e.g. boiler

with water jacket.

Using the controller for other purposes than its

intended use is forbidden. Manufacturer does

not bear any responsibility for any loss caused

by such use.

3 Information concerning

documentation

This instruction applies only to controllers with

software and hardware versions listed on the

first page. Program version can be verified in:

menu → information.

Manufacturer nor supplier of the controller

does not bear any responsibility for damages

due to non-compliance with this manual.

4 Documentation storage

Please keep this operation and assembly

manual and other valid documentation in a

safe place for future reference. In case of

moving or selling the device, hand this

documentation over to a new user or owner.

5 Used symbols

The following graphical symbols are used in the

manual:

- useful information and tips,

- useful information concerning property

damage, health or life threat for people

or pets.

Caution: important information were labeled

with the aforementioned symbols in order

make the manual easier to understand.

However it does not release the user nor

installer from responsibility of complying with

requirements which are not labeled with any

symbols!

6 WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

The act on electricity and electronics

Utilize used packages and products in

appropriate recycling company.

Do not discard the product together with

household waste.

Do not burn the product.

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CONTROLLER OPERATION MANUAL

ecoMAX 850I4

FOR THE USER

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7 Controller description

7.1 Controller structure

Fig. 1 Controller structure

The controller consists of a touch control

panel (1) and control module (3). Both

components are connected with a 4-signal

cable (2). An external temperature sensor

(4) connected with the module (3) with 2-

wire cable (5) is necessary for proper

operation of the system. Touch control panel

(1) can be placed in a house apartment, e.g.

in the living room or hall. Module (3) should

be placed in the boiler room close to

electrical devices included in the central

heating system. Cable (2) should meet the

requirements listed in installer’s manual.

Control panel is equipped with a room

temperature sensor and therefore it also acts

as a room thermostat. There is a possibility

of connecting many control panels measuring

room temperature for various heat

circulations.

Wire (2) should meet special

requirements listed in pt. 10.9

on page 22

7.2 Controller operation

Heat source

The controller controls the operation of heat

source, e.g. an automatic gas, oil or pellet

boiler, by activating or deactivating it

according to a heat demand of the central

heating system.

Hot utility water

The controller controls the operation of HUW

pump loading a hot water tank up to a user-

defined temperature. Preparation of HUW

can be programmed in time intervals. The

controller also controls a HUW circulating

pump. It enables quick transportation of

HUW to a bathroom or kitchen located far

away.

Heating circuits

The controller control the operation of one

direct heating circuit (radiator) and two

adjustable heating circuits (radiator or floor).

Water temperature in heating circuits is set

by weather, i.e. water temperature in the

heating circuit is calculated in accordance

with a temperature from the external sensor.

Due to this, despite of varying external

temperature, a room temperature in heated

compartments are kept on a set level.

Dependent and independent heating

circuits

- Dependent heating circuits – controller

touch panel can be a common room

thermostat for many heating circuits. For

example, room temperature readings on a

panel installed in the living room affect

operation of both radiator and floor circuit.

Both these circuits heat up a common

temperature sensor located on the screen by

supplying heat.

- Independent heating circuit – there is a

possibility of connecting many control panels

measuring room temperature independently

and affecting assigned heating circuits. It is

the way to obtain independency of heating

circuits, e.g. in case when one part of the

building is used for the whole year and the

second part is used periodically, e.g. for rent.

More details are include in pt. 10.10 on page

23.

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Solar system

The controller controls a basic solar system

heating the HUW tank. Apart from

temperature sensors, no additional module is

necessary to operate the solar system.

7.3 Display main screen

Fig. 2 Display main screen

Legend:

1. „Salon” - control panel name. It is also a

name of the compartment in which the

panel is located. Default name in “Panel

1”. This name should be changed in

menu → basic settings → change panel

name

2. Holiday mode – symbol concerning

running holiday mode. Mode can be

programmed in menu → basic settings.

This symbol is displayed automatically.

3. Arrow for changing screen – press this

arrow in order to switch to HUW

preparation screen or separate heating

circuit screen if any additional functions

are active.

4. Important information – graphical

symbol appears in case of important

information for user occurs, e.g.

information concerning temperature

sensor damage.

5. Enter MENU button

6. Symbol of active heat source – this

symbol indicates that the boiler is active.

7. Heating mode symbol – possible

options: day and night.

8. Preset room temperature – it is set

separately for day and night mode. Press

this symbol in order to edit the preset

room temperature.

9. Navigation bar – indicates location of

displayed screen and number of screens

possible to be displayed. Screens can be

changed with the use of (3) and (11)

arrows.

10. Temperature measured by external

temperature sensor

11. Arrow for changing screens – press

this symbol in order to switch to HUW

preparation screen or separate heating

circuit screen if any additional functions

are active.

12. Date and hour

13. Parental lock symbol – lock can be

deactivated in menu → basic settings.

14. Current work mode symbol – press

this symbol in order to go to work mode

selection.

15. Measured room temperature – by

room temperature sensor located in the

control panel.

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7.4 Menu levels

Two main menu levels are used in the controller:

- user’s main menu,

- installer’s service menu.

7.5 Main menu

Press “menu” to display rotational main menu.

Fig. 3 Rotational main menu (user’s level)

Legend:

1. Back to previous menu button

2. Back to display main window button – menu press it to get back to main window from every

menu sublevel

3. Info button – press to obtain detailed information concerning the parameter selected on a

display

4. Press to enter service level for installer

7.6 Installer’s service menu

Click MENU button and select in order to enter the installer’s menu level. This level is

protected with a password (default password: 0000). More details concerning service menu is

included in further parts of the installer’s instruction.

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7.7 User’s main menu

Caution: particular menu positions can be invisible in case there

is no appropriate sensor, module or setting.

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8 Controller operation

8.1 Activating and deactivating

Press the switch on the screen in order to

activate the controller. “Activate controller?”

message will be displayed.

Fig. 4 Activating the controller

Accept your choice in order to activate the

controller.

To deactivate the controller, press MENU

button, search for in rotational menu

and press it.

Caution: when the controller is

deactivated, an anti-freeze function

will not work! Therefore it is

recommended to change worm

mode of heating and HUW circuits

to off instead of deactivating the

controller.

8.2 Presetting temperatures

Heating circuits

Preset room temperature can be

set separately for “day” and

“night” mode. This temperature

can be changed by clicking

directly on a preset temperature

value in controller main window, pt. 7.3,

element no. 8. Preset room temperature can

be also changed by entering:

menu → preset temperatures

At low external temperatures it is

recommended that the difference

between preset temperatures for

day and night is not higher than

2°C

HUW tank

Preset temperature in HUW tank can be

changed by clicking on a preset HUW tank

temperature in HUW window. In order to

enter HUW window, click an arrow in

controller main window, pt. 7.3, element no.

11.

HUW preset temperature can be also entered

in: menu → preset temperatures.

HUW tank loading function becomes

active after connecting a tank

temperature sensor.

8.3 Time programs

The controller includes a function

of programming time periods. In

situation when the user is outside

his home or at night, the

controller can decrease the amount of

supplied heat energy what affects fuel

consumption.

Time programs are defined separately for

heating circuits, UW tank and HUW

circulation system. Time programs can be set

separately for each day of the week. In case

when many heat circulation systems are

assigned to a common control panel, time

programs entered for this panel are global

and can be used for all circulation systems

simultaneously.

Time programs are entered in:

menu → time programs

In the example below, a “night” period will

last from 00:00 till 06:00. “Day” period will

last between 06:00 – 09:00. From 15:00 to

22:00 the “day” period was entered. “Night”

period will last from 22:00 to 00:00.

Fig. 5 Time program

After accepting the entered time period for a

particular day, the controller will propose a

possibility of saving this setting for other

days of the week. Due to this, entering time

periods is quick and intuitive.

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Operation within time periods for “day” and

“night”:

“Day” period

Heating

circuits Preset room temperature is

set to day temperature value.

HUW tank HUW tank is loaded up to

HUW preset temperature

HUW

circulation

system

HUW circulating pump

transports heat from the HUW

tank to a distant HUW

receivers. Pump is on for a

pump operation time every

pump interval time. Time

settings are included in

service menu.

Heat source Active

“Night” period

Heating

circuits

Preset room temperature is

set to night temperature

value.

HUW tank HUW tank is off

HUW

circulation

system HUW circulating pump is off

Heat source Active

8.4 Summer - winter

Outside the heating season the

controller can be switched to

SUMMER mode. It enables to

deactivate heating circuits such as

radiation or floor heating and maintain

operation of HUW tank loading function.

SUMMER mode can be activated manually:

menu Summer-winter Summer mode

= YES

SUMMER mode can be also activated

automatically. In order to do this, select:

Summer mode = AUTO. The controller will

enter SUMMER mode when the external

temperature exceeds the SUMMER mode act.

temperature parameter. The controller will

deactivate SUMMER mode when the external

temperature drops below SUMMER mode

deact. temperature parameter.

Automatic switching into SUMMER

mode is possible only when the

external temperature sensor is

connected.

8.5 Work mode setting

It is possible to select work mode

which is suitable for user’s

requirements.

User can select work mode in two

ways: directly in a display main window by

pressing a symbol in an upper middle area of

the display (symbol no 14 acc. to pt. 7.3) or

by entering: menu → work modes.

Main modes

Auto

Preset room temperature is

switched between “day” and

“night” temperatures

depending on clock indications

and defined time programs for

particular days of the week.

HUW tank is loaded during a

period corresponding to “day”

temperature. For time

programs corresponding to

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“night” temperature, the HUW

tank is off.

Off

The controller deactivates a

particular heating circuit or

HUW tank. Anti – freeze

function remains active

provided that is in active in

service menu.

Day

Comfort mode. Preset room

temperature is constant and

corresponds the entered “day”

value. HUW tank maintains

constant preset temperature.

Night

Economy mode. Preset room

temperature is constant and

corresponds the entered

“night” value. It is not

possible to select this mode

for HUW tank. Instead of this

it is recommended to select

“Off” mode + 1x HUW loading

for HUW.

Auto-Eco

Preset room temperature is

maintained within defined

time periods as “day”

temperature. Circuit is off

outside the defined time

periods. Anti – freeze function

remains active provided that

is in active in service menu. It

is not possible to select this

mode for HUW tank. Instead

of this it is recommended to

select “Off” mode + 1x HUW

loading for HUW.

Additional modes

Outside

Time mode. Enables to save

heat energy when a person is

out. Away time is set, e.g. 3

hours. During this period

room temperature for heat

circuits is set as “night”. HUW

tank is turned off. After the

set time is over, system

switches to a previous work

mode. Set outside time to 0 in

order to switch off this mode.

Party

Time mode. Enables to

achieve full heat comfort by

temporary activation of

modes responsible for saving

heat energy. A time is set,

e.g. 5 hours. During this

period room temperature for

heat circuits is set as “day”.

HUW tank is loaded to a set

temperature. After the set

time is over, system switches

to a previous work mode. Set

party time to 0 in order to

switch off this mode.

Airing

Time mode. Enables to save

heat energy when rooms are

aired. Airing time is set, e.g. 6

minutes. After the set time is

over, system switches to a

previous work mode. Set

party time to 0 in order to

switch off this mode. This

mode has no influence on

operation of HUW tank.

1 x HUW

loading

Enables a single HUW load in

situation when HUW tank heat

energy saving mode is active.

User can select main mode for

HUW tank as “Inactive” and, if

necessary, activate an

additional “1 x HUW loading”

mode in order to save heat

energy resulting from

stoppage losses of HUW tank.

This mode can also be useful

in situation when “Auto” mode

is selected for HUW tank and

night decrease is in progress.

“1 x HUW loading” mode can

be used for a single loading of

HUW tank regardless of a

night decrease.

Work mode can be selected separately for

each heating circuit and separately for HUW

tank. In case when many heating circuits are

assigned to a common control panel, work

mode change is global and applies to all

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circuits simultaneously. “Auto-eco” and

“Night” modes are not available for HUW

tank.

8.6 Holiday planning

The controller is equipped with a

function enabling to plan holiday,

i.e. days during which the user is

outside his home.

menu Basic settings Holiday

Enter holiday start and end date and set the

Activation = off.

During a set period, independently of the

selected work mode, the controller will

maintain a room preset temperature

corresponding to a set “night” value.

menu Basic settings Holiday

HUW tank will be off.

8.7 Changing names

It is possible to change a default name of the

control panel and names of heating circuits

displayed in the controller.

Control panel name can be

changed in:

menu Basic settings Change panel

name

Usually, name of the control panel should

correspond to a room in which it is installed,

e.g. “living room” or “hall”.

In case there are many control panels

installed in the system, their names can

correspond to particular parts of a building or

buildings in which they are installed, e.g.

“ground floor”, “1st floor”, 2nd floor”.

Default name of the panel is

restored if the “PANEL 1” field is left

blank.

Heating circuit name can be

changed in:

menu Basic settings

Change circuit name

It is recommended to name heating circuits

depending on their function. E.g. direct

heating circuit “H1 circuit” can be named

“Radiators”. Adjusted heating circuit “H2

circuit” supplying floor heating system can be

named “Floor”. Name of the circuit is

changed in the whole system. It facilitates

searching for positions applying to a

particular heating circuit.

Default name of the heating circuit

is restored if the “Circuit 1”, “Circuit

2”, etc. field is left blank.

8.8 Correction of temperature

readings

menu Basic settings Room

sensor temperature correction

Temperature sensor readings

can be corrected. Temperature

sensor is located in the control panel.

Correction value can be entered with

accuracy of 0,1°C.

8.9 Parental lock

It is possible to lock the touch

screen against children. Lock is

activated in: menu Basic

settings Parental lock.

Lock is activated automatically after a set

inactivity time. In order to unlock the

controller, press the screen in any place and

hold it for 4s.

8.10 Screen brightness adjustment

Three screen brightness levels are available:

- “Edition” – screen brightness

for editing parameters, i.e.

when the controller is

operated

- “Day” – screen brightness

between 06:00 – 22:00,

- “Night” – screen brightness between

22:00 – 06:00.

8.11 Software update

Software can be modified with

the use of microSD memory

card. In order to change the

program, insert the memory

card into a slot in the control panel.

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New software should be saved in *.pfc

format on a memory card in a form of two

files: file with a program for the control panel

and file with a program for the controller A

module. Save new software directly on a

memory card. Do not nest data in a sub-

folder. Enter:

Menu → General settings → Software update

and replace programs in the controller A

module and panel.

Fig. 6 Inserting the memory microSD card into the

control panel

9 Controller functions

9.1 Informative function

The controller is equipped with a detailed

information function. This function provides

the user with additional information

concerning any parameter in the controller

menu. In order to obtain additional

information, select the parameter and press

“i” button in a lower bar of the controller

(button no. 3 in Fig. 3 , page 10).

Information window will be displayed.

9.2 Anti - freeze

Anti – freeze function is applicable only to

active controller work modes: “off” or “auto-

eco”. In “auto-eco” mode, this function is

executed only during a night reduction.

Fig. 7 View of main menu screen with turned OFF work

mode with active anti-freeze function

When measured temperature drops below

7°C, all heating circuits become active.

Independently of this, heating circuits can be

activated by the external temperature sensor

readings.

Description of anti-freeze protection against

the external temperature sensor readings:

Direct circuit (H1 circuit, non-adjustable)

When the external temperature drops below

3°C, an anti-freeze delay time, e.g. 4h

(parameter located in service settings) must

expire. If after this time the external

temperature is still under 3°C, a direct

heating circuit pump will be activated for 30

minutes. After 30 minutes the pump will be

off. Heat source (boiler) is activated along

with the pump and it heats the water in

direct circuit up to a minimum value (service

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parameter). Next activation of the pump will

take place after an anti-freeze delay time,

e.g. 4h, unless the external temperature

exceeds 3°C. In such case the pump will not

be activated.

Adjustable circuits (H2 circuit, H3 circuit)

After the external temperature drops below

3°C, an anti-freeze delay time, e.g. 4h

(parameter located in service settings) must

expire. After this time the external

temperature is still under 3°C, an adjustable

heating circuit pump will be activated for 15

minutes. After 15 minutes, water

temperature in the circuit will be checked. If

it is higher than 13 °C, the pump will be

stopped. If it is lower than 13 °C, the pump

will continue its operation and heating circuit

will be heated by a heat source (boiler) up to

a minimum value (service parameter). The

pump will be stopped unless the external

temperature exceeds 3°C.

Do not disconnect or leave the

controller in STAND-BY mode

without antifreeze functions

active within a freezing hazard period.

Fig. 8 View of main menu screen with turned OFF work

mode with active anti-freeze function

If heating circuits have to be off during this

period, activate “off” or “auto-eco” mode for

heating circuits and HUW tank in acc. with.

pt. 8.5 instead of turning the controller off.

Description of the anti-freeze function for

HUW tank:

After the HUW tank sensor temperature

drops below 5°C, HUW tank will be loaded up

to a minimum temperature value (service

parameter).

menu Service settings HUW circuit

settings Minimum temperature

Do not disconnect the controller

within a freezing hazard period.

9.3 Room temperature stabilization

Stability of maintaining room temperature

depends on:

- selection of weather control settings,

- selection of room thermostat settings.

Selection of weather control settings

Room temperature maintained in heated

compartments depends on a temperature of

water in heating circuit. Water temperature

in heating circuit is set depending on a

temperature outside the building. The colder

is outside, the higher heating circuit

temperature. This dependence is expressed

in the controller in a form of a heating curve.

Heating curve can be changed and it reflects

thermal characteristics of the building. The

less heated building the higher heating curve

should be. Heating curve should be selected

experimentally by changing it in several day

intervals. Detailed description concerning

how to select a heating curve and weather

control settings are given in installer’s

manual. Heating curve should be selected by

the installer.

Selection of room thermostat settings

The controller enables correction of preset

temperature of water in heating circuit in

accordance with room temperature readings.

The higher discrepancy between preset and

measured room temperature, the higher

correction of temperature of water in heating

circuit. Detailed description concerning room

thermostat settings are given in installer’s

manual.

Anti-freeze function deactivated!

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9.4 Solar

he controller operates a basic solar system

which loads the HUW tank. Solar system

operation requires additional temperature

sensors. No additional module is required.

Information concerning condition of the solar

system can be found in:

menu Information Solar

or on the last screen of the display which can

be accessed by clicking an arrow on the right

side of the main screen, pt. 7.3, element no.

11.

Optimize preparation of HUW in

order to take a full advantage of

heat gains from the solar panel.

Preparation of HUW can be optimized by

appropriate programming of time program

for HUW tank. Set HUW tank work mode to

“Auto”. Define time program for HUW tank in

such way to set insolation periods as “night”.

Due to this the boiler will not heat up the

HUW tank. Similar effect can be obtained by

setting the work mode for HUW tank to “Off”

manually.

Loading HUW tank can be also optimized by

setting a lowest possible preset temperature

of HUW tank. The lower preset temperature

of HUW tank, the less often boiler will

become active in order to load the tank and

solar energy gain will be higher.

Installer from a service level should set the

highest possible HUW tank maximum

temperature. This will generate the

maximum heat gain. On the other hand there

is a risk of scalding with hot water and

exceeding temperature limit for a particular

HUW tank!

Risk of scalding with HUW! In order

to protect against scalding, install

an additional protective automatics,

e.g. thermostatic mixing valve.

During periods of very high insolation, there

can be a situation in which the HUW tank is

not able to absorb big amount of heat. In

such case, a solar pump transporting heat

from a solar panel to HUW tank becomes off.

Due to a risk of damaging the pump, it is

turned off only when the solar panel

temperature drops. In practice, the solar

system is turned on again the next day after

the sunrise. It indicates a normal operation

resulting from the fact that there is no

possibility of absorbing the heat surplus.

9.5 Internet

ecoMAX850I regulator can be connected with

the Internet with the

use of an additional

ecoNET300 module.

Detailed information

is available on the

manufacturer’s

website.

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CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY AND SERVICE SETTINGS MANUAL

ecoMAX 850I4

FOR THE INSTALLER

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10 Controller assembly

Controller structure is described in pt. 7.1.

Proposed assembly procedure:

10.1 General requirements

The controller should be installed by a

qualified installer in accordance with

currently valid standards and regulations.

Prior to installing the controller make sure

that it will properly cooperate with hydraulic

and electrical system. Requirements for

electrical system are listed in pt. 12.

Hydraulic installation should generally fit to

the diagram in pt. 11. It is recommended to

install an output module inside boiler room

first. During the assembly, control panel

should be electrically connected to the output

module and left in the boiler room. In will be

used to verify if electrical connections are

proper. After verification, the control panel

can be moved to a residential room.

10.2 Output module assembly

Assemble the output module on the boiler

room wall.

Fig. 9 Output module assembly

Caution: Disconnect the

electrical supply prior to starting

the output module assembly!

In order to assemble the output module on a

wall (5), unscrew bolts (3) and remove the

cover (1). Fix the module base (2) with

screws (4) to the wall (5) through holes (6).

The controller should not be subjected to

direct solar radiation nor high temperatures

(max. 45 C). Moreover, the controller

cannot be used in conditions of vapor

condensation nor be subjected to water.

10.3 Temperature sensors assembly

Connect temperature sensors to the output

module in acc. with pt. 11 and pt. 12.1. At

least one heating circuit temperature sensor

and one external temperature sensor

(weather sensor) are necessary to activate

the controller.

Caution: the controller is

equipped with various types of

temperature sensors! Connecting

an inappropriate sensor will cause

incorrect operation of the

controller!

Temperature measurement Sensor

type

H1 heating circuit (direct) CT4

H2 heating circuit (adjustable) CT4

H3 heating circuit (adjustable) CT4

HUW circuit CT4

Reserve (H0-S) CT4

Solar collector CT6W

HUW tank (lower solar sensor) CT6

External (weather) CT6-P

Table 1 Sensor types

Sensors for heating circuits

Direct heating circuit sensor (H1-S) should

be installed in a hydraulic coupling, Fig. 18

If there is no hydraulic coupling in the

system, it can be fixed to a supplying pipe

coming out of the heat source (boiler).

Assemble the adjustable heating circuit

sensor (H2-S or H3-S) on a pipe after the

heating circuit pump, as shown in Fig. 18 .

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Insulate sensors affixed to the external

surface of the pipe with the use of thermal

insulation covering the sensor together with

the pipe.

External temperature sensors

The controller cooperates only with a CT6-P

type weather sensor. Sensor should be fixed

to a coldest wall in the building. Usually it is

a north wall under the roof. Sensor should

not be subjected to direct solar radiation nor

rain. Sensor should be fixed on a minimum

height of 2 m above the ground and in a

distance from windows, chimneys and other

heat sources which could interrupt the

temperature measurement (at least 1,5m).

Use a connecting cable with a cross section

of at least 0,5mm2 and length of 25 m.

Polarity of wires is not important. Fix the

sensor to the wall with the use of screws.

Holes containing fixing screws can be

accessed by unscrewing a sensor cover.

Fig. 10 Connecting the CT6-P external temperature

sensor

Temperature sensor can be checked acc. to

pt. 16 on page 47.

10.4 Connecting a heat source

Make electrical connections between the

controller output module and heat source,

e.g. gas boiler. Use a terminal (S-B) 19-20

as shown in Fig. 27 . Boiler contact can be

potential-free or can be energized with

voltage not exceeding 230V~.

Caution: risk of electric shock

caused by current from a heat

source. Disconnect the controller

and heat source electrical supply

and make sure there is no

dangerous voltage on terminals.

Protect yourself against

incidental generation of supply

voltage!

10.5 Connecting pumps

Make electrical connections between heating

circuit pumps and the controller in acc. with

Fig. 27 and Fig. 18 .

10.6 Connecting servos

Electrical servo is installed only when there is

an adjustable heating circuit “H2 circuit” or

“H3 circuit”, Fig. 18 .

The controller cooperates only with servos of

valves equipped with limit switches. Using

other switches is forbidden. Used servos

must be characterized with a full revolution

time of 90 to 255s.

Connecting a servo on example of H2

CIRCUIT:

Disconnect electrical supply,

connect the H2-S circuit temperature

sensor, (8) Fig. 18 ,

connect electrical cables of the adjustable

heating circuit pump in acc. with Fig. 27

make electrical connections with the

controller in acc. with Fig. 27 and

documentation of the valve servo,

read valve full opening time from a servo

housing, e.g. 140s. It is usually located

on a servo nameplate and within a range

of 90 – 180s.

Connect electrical supply and activate the

controller. Enter read time to:

menu service settings H2 CIRCUIT

settings valve opening time

Switch to controller manual control:

menu service settings Manual

control

and activate “H2 circuit pump” = ON.

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verify if all electrical cables influencing a

direction of closing and opening of the

valve. Switch to manual control:

menu service settings Manual

control

and open valve “H2 circuit servo ON” =

ON. In case of raising temperature of the

pipe located after the circuit pump,

electrical connection of the servo can be

deemed as correct. In case of dropping

temperature, disconnect electrical supply

of the controller and exchange wire on

terminal no 10 with a wire on terminal

no. 12, Fig. 27 .

Set the appropriate function of the mixing

valve:

menu service settings H2 circuit

Support

for a floor heating circuit, Support =

ON (floor),

for a radiator heating circuit, Support

= ON (radiators),

Set an appropriate heating circuit

maximum temperature in controller

settings:

menu service settings H2 circuit

Maximum temperature

Recommended values:

for a floor heating circuit, Maximum

temperature = 45 °C

for a radiator heating circuit,

Maximum temperature = 80 °C

10.7 Output test

Switch to manual control and execute tests

concerning operation of all electrical

receivers such as pumps or servos:

menu service settings Manual control

10.8 Control panel assembly

Move the control panel from boiler room to

residential room. Fix the panel (1) to a wall

(2) in a representative residential room, e.g.

living room or a hall 1,5m from the floor.

Fig. 11 Control panel assembly

Panel is equipped with a room measurement

function. Due to this it should be installed far

away from heat sources such as radiators or

a TV and from windows and doors which can

cool the room temperature sensor.

Connect the panel (1) with a module with the

use of cable (4) in acc. with Fig. 27 on

page 36. Caution: should meet the

requirements listed in pt. 10.9 on page 22.

Cable (4) can be built in a wall or led along

wall surface.

In service settings of each circuit assign the

control panel to an appropriate heating

circuit or a group of heating circuits for which

it will serve as a room thermostat, in acc.

with Fig. 14 and Fig. 15.

After the panel is assembled it is

recommended to change its name. This

name should correspond to a room in which

it is located, in acc. with pt. 8.11.

10.9 Panel – module cable

Cable connecting the control

panel with a module should

have 4 wires. Cross section of

wires should be at least 0,5

mm2

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Fig. 12 Four-wire connection of an output

module with the panel where: 1 – control panel,

2 – output module.

In a situation when there is no possibility of

using 4-wire cable, a 2-wire cable can be

used. It requires using an additional 12V DC

adapter with output of min. 400mA, Fig. 13.

Fig. 13 Two-wire connection of an output module with

the panel where: 1 – control panel, 2 – adapter, 3 –

output module.

10.10 Connecting control panels

User can connect one or many control panels

to the controller. Each of these panels can

serve as a room thermostat for an individual

heating circuit or a group of heating circuits.

Fig. 14 shows an example with one control

panel serving as a common room thermostat

for “H2 circuit” and “H3 circuit”. In this

solution, both circuits are dependent on one

another and it is not possible to set a

different room temperature for rooms heated

by “H2 circuit” and “H3 circuit”. In this

situation, controller settings will be:

Circuit Parameter MENU

Room thermostat

selection = Panel1

menu service

settingsH2

CIRCUIT settings

Room thermostat

selection = Panel1

menu service

settingsH3

CIRCUIT settings

Fig. 14 One control panel connected to dependent

heating circuits, where: 1 – Control panel, 2 –

adjustable “H2 circuit”, 3 – adjustable “H3 circuit” , 4 –

controller output module, 5 – boiler.

Fig. 15 shows an example with two control

panels. Panel (1) serves as room thermostat

for adjustable “H2 circuit”. Panel (4) serves

as a room thermostat for adjustable “H3

circuit”.

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This solution enables to set various room

temperatures for rooms heated by “H2

circuit” and “H3 circuit”. In this situation,

controller settings will be:

Circuit Parameter MENU

Room thermostat

selection = Panel1

menu service

settingsH2 CIRCUIT

settings

Room thermostat

selection = Panel1

menu service

settingsH3 CIRCUIT

settings

Fig. 15 Two control panels connected to independent

heating circuits, where: 1 – Control panel no. 1 and 2 –

adjustable “H2 circuit”, 3 – adjustable “H3 circuit”, 4 –

control panel no. 2, 5 – boiler, 6 – controller output

module.

Names of control panel and heating

circuits can be changed in acc. with

pt. 8.11

Maximum 6 control panels can be connected

to the controller. The controller can

electrically supply maximum two control

panels, Fig. 16 .

Fig. 16 Connecting three control panels, where:

1,2,4 – control panels, 3 – output module, 5 –

AC adapter.

Each control panel should be characterized

by the unique network address. Addresses of

control panels are assigned automatically.

However, in case of problems concerning

service settings, set their addresses in order

to prevent doubling.

10.11 Heat source output

modulation

The main heat source can work with a

constant nominal power or work with output

modulation. To the power of heat sources

can be modulated, it must be equipped with

the type 0...10V and be connected to

terminals 38-39 of the regulator. Set the

correct value of the parameter:

menu service settings system Main

heat source control selection

∆T control selection

5K 10K 20K

0 K 0 V 0 V 0 V

1 K 2 V 1 V 0,5 V

2 K 4 V 2 V 1 V

3 K 6 V 3 V 1,5 V

4 K 8 V 4 V 2 V

5 K 10 V 5 V 2,5 V

6 K 10 V 6 V 3 V

7 K 10 V 7 V 3,5 V

8 K 10 V 8 V 4 V

9 K 10 V 9 V 4,5 V

10 K 10 V 10 V 5 V

15 K 10 V 10 V 7,5 V

20 K 10 V 10 V 10 V

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∆T = preset temperature heat source –

temperature measured at sensor H1-S.

10.12 Floor control settings

Make weather control settings in order to

stabilize room temperature.

Weather control should be enabled

separately for each heating circuit in service

settings, pt. 13.1 or pt. 13.2 on page 40.

Weather control operation is described in pt.

9.3 on page 17.

Weather control is influenced by:

- heating curve setting,

- heating curve shift setting.

Preset temperature of water in heating circuit

is calculated automatically depending on the

external temperature value. Due to this,

proper selection of a heating curve will

guarantee room temperature stability –

independently of the external temperature.

This is why proper selection of a heating

curve is very important.

Fig. 17 Heating curves

Guidelines for proper setting of a heating

curve:

- floor heating 0,2 -0,6

- radiator heating 1,0 - 1,6

Guidelines for selecting a proper heating

curve:

- if at dropping external temperature, room

temperature increases, the selected heating

curve is too high,

- if at dropping external temperature, room

temperature also drops, the selected heating

curve is too low,

- if during frost, room temperature is proper

and too low when the weather is warmer, it

is recommended to increase heating curve

parallel shift and decrease the heating curve,

- if during frost, room temperature is too low

and too high when the weather is warmer, it

is recommended to decrease heating curve

parallel shift and increase the heating curve.

Poorly warmed buildings require setting

higher heating curves. Whereas for well

heating buildings, heating curve will have a

smaller value.

Preset temperature calculated from a heating

curve can be decreased or increased by the

controller outside maximum or minimum

temperature range for a particular object.

10.13 Room thermostat settings

In order to stabilize room temperature,

settings concerning room thermostat should

be made. Room thermostat complements

weather control and corrects water

temperature in the heating circuit in case

room temperature is still improper. It is

recommended to use the control panel as a

room thermostat. Room thermostat should

be assigned to each heating circuit. In order

to do this, set the parameter:

menu → service settings → H1,H2,H3 circuit

→ Room thermostat selection = Panel 1

Next, set the parameter:

menu → service settings → H1,H2,H3 circuit

→ Room thermostat function = temperature

correction

Set the proper parameter value:

menu → service settings → H1,H2,H3 circuit

→ room temperature correction

The higher room temperature correction

parameter value, the higher correction of

preset temperature of water in the heating

circuit. Caution: setting too high room

temperature correction value can lead to

cyclical value fluctuations.

Room thermostat has no influence on a set

temperature of water in the heat circuit when

room temperature correction = 0.

Room thermostat deactivation

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In order to cause room thermostat to

influence the set temperature of water in the

heat circuit:

- set room temperature correction

parameter to 0 when room thermostat

function = correction, or

- set decrease from room thermostat to 0

when room thermostat function =

thermostat.

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11 Hydraulic diagrams

Fig. 18 Basic diagram1, where: 1 – boiler without integrated pump, 2 – boiler pump (OUT-A), 3 – direct circuit /

hydraulic coupling water temperature sensor, type CT4, 4 – hydraulic coupling, 5 – direct heating circuit pump (H1

CIRCUIT), 6 –adjustable heating circuit pump (H2 CIRCUIT), 7 – valve electrical servo of adjustable circuit (H2 CIRCUIT),

8 – water temperature sensor of adjustable circuit (H2 CIRCUIT) , 9 – valve electrical servo of adjustable circuit (H3

CIRCUIT), 10 – adjustable heating circuit pump (H3 CIRCUIT), 11 – water temperature sensor of adjustable circuit (H3

CIRCUIT), 12 – controller output module, 13 – CT6-P external temperature sensor, 14 – HUW pump, 15 – temperature

sensor of water inside HUW tank , 16 - HUW circulating pump, 17 – solar pump, 18 – solar panel, 19 – controller control

panel with room thermostat function, 20 – boiler with integrated pump, 21 – mechanical protective thermostat for

protecting floor circuit against excessive water temperature, 22 –HUW tank lower temperature sensor (lower solar

sensor), type CT6, 23 – solar collector temperature sensor, type CT6-W.

PROPOSED SETTINGS:

Circuit Parameter Setting MENU

Support ON menu service settingsCIRCUIT 1 settings

Room thermostat selection PANEL1 menu service settingsCIRCUIT 1 settings

Support ON RADIATORS menu service settingsCIRCUIT 2 settings

Room thermostat selection PANEL1 menu service settingsCIRCUIT 2 settings

Maximum temperature 80C menu service settingsCIRCUIT 3 settings

Support ON FLOOR menu service settingsCIRCUIT 3 settings

Room thermostat selection PANEL1 menu service settingsCIRCUIT 3 settings

Maximum temperature 50C menu service settingsCIRCUIT 3 settings

Hydraulic diagram 0 menu service settingsSystem

1 Shown hydraulic diagram does not replace a central heating system and can be used only for demonstrative purposes!

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Fig. 19 Connecting the boiler with water jacket2, variant A – boiler with integrated pump, variant B – boiler without

an integrated pump, where: 1 – boiler, 2 – electrical switching servo with return spring, 3 – coupling temperature sensor,

type CT4, 4 – hydraulic coupling, 5 – boiler pump, 6 – temperature sensor of water inside the boiler with water

jacket, type CT4, 7 – boiler with water jacket, 8 – water pump of the boiler with water jacket, 9 – thermostatic valve

protecting return temperature.

PROPOSED SETTINGS:

Parameter Setting MENU

Varia

nt

A

Selection Boiler menu service settingsSystemAdditional heat source

Hydraulic diagram 0 menu service settingsSystem

Temperature disabling main heat source 35C menu service settingsSystemAdditional heat source

Pump start temperature (8) 55C menu service settingsSystemAdditional heat source

Cooling temperature 92C menu service settings System Additional heat source

Varia

nt

B

Selection Boiler menu service settingsSystemAdditional heat source

Hydraulic diagram 1 menu service settingsSystem

Temperature disabling main heat source 35C menu service settingsSystemAdditional heat source

Pump start temperature (8) 55C menu service settingsSystemAdditional heat source

Minimum temperature 50C menu service settings System Main heat source

Cooling temperature 92C menu service settings System Additional heat

source

Op

era

tio

n

Variant A: after heating the boiler sensor (6) up to a temperature (35C) the boiler (1) is disabled along with an integrated pump. After heating the sensor (6) up to a temperature (55C), valve (2) is switched and boiler pump (8)

is enabled. In this way the boiler (1) is disconnected from a hydraulic system. When sensor (6) exceeds a boiler cooling temperature, heat excess will be transferred to heating and HUW circuits.

Variant B: When a fireplace sensor (6) is heated up to a temperature of (35C), the boiler (1) turns off. After

heating sensor (6) up to a temperature of (55C), valve (2) switches over, pump (5) switches off and fireplace pump

(8) switches on. When sensor (6) exceeds 92C, heat excess will be transferred to heat and HUW circuits. When

fireplace (7) is cold, pump (5) switches off and on in accordance with indications of temperature sensor (3) and Minimum temperature parameter settings..

2 Shown hydraulic diagram does not replace a central heating system and can be used only for demonstrative purposes!

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Fig. 20 Diagram with heat buffer A3, where: 1 – boiler with integrated pump, 2 – pump (OUT-A), 3 – H1-S

temperature sensor type CT4, 4 – heat buffer, 5 –fireplace pump controlled by fireplace regulator, 6 – H0-S sensor type

CT4, 7 – fireplace with water jacket, 8 – H2 CIRCUIT regulated circuit water temperature sensor , 9 – H2 circuit pump, 10

–electrical servo of H2 CIRCUIT regulated heat circuit , 11 – fireplace regulator, 12 – plate heat exchanger, 13 –

thermostatic valve protecting return temperature, 14 – solar pump, 15 – solar panel, 16 - CT6-W type solar collector

temperature sensor, 17 – temperature sensor of water for loading the buffer with a solar pump, 19 – HUW circulation

pump.

PROPOSED SETTINGS:

Parameter Setting MENU

Hydraulic diagram 2 menu service settingsSystem

Selection Fireplace menu service settings SystemAdditional heat source

Temperature deactivating main heat source 35C menu service settings System Additional heat source

Cooling temperature 92C menu service settings System Additional heat source

Minimum temperature 25C menu service settings System Main heat source

Maximum HUW temperature 80C menu service settings Solar

HUW mode OFF menu service settings HUW settings

Description: Pump (2) works together with boiler (1). When boiler (1) switches off, pump (2) deactivates with 5

minute delay. After fireplace sensor (6) is heated up to a temperature of (35C), boiler (1) and pump (2) deactivates

with 5 minute delay. Pump (5) is controlled by fireplace regulator (11). When (6) exceeds 92C, heat excess will be

transferred to heat and HUW circuits. Pump (9) will switch off if temperature on sensor (3) drops below 25C. Pump (14)

switches off after exceeding 80C.

3 This hydraulic diagram shall not be considered as a project of central heating system and can be used only as a

reference!

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Fig. 21 Diagram with heat buffer B4, where: 1 – boiler, 2 – boiler pump (OUT-A), 3 – H1-S temperature sensor type

CT4, 4 – heat buffer, 5 –fireplace pump controlled by fireplace regulator, 6 – H0-S sensor type CT4, 7 – fireplace with

water jacket, 8 – H2 CIRCUIT regulated circuit water temperature sensor , 9 – H2 circuit pump, 10 –electrical servo of H2

CIRCUIT regulated heat circuit , 11 – fireplace regulator, 12 – plate heat exchanger, 13 –thermostatic valve protecting

return temperature.

PROPOSED SETTINGS:

Parameter Setting MENU

Hydraulic diagram 3 menu service settingsSystem

Selection Fireplace menu service settings SystemAdditional heat source

Temperature deactivating main

heat source

35C menu service settingsSystem Additional heat source

Pump starting temperature 55C menu service settings System Additional heat source

Cooling temperature 92C menu service settings System Additional heat source

Minimum temperature 25C menu service settings System Main heat source

Description: Pump (2) works together with boiler (1). When boiler (1) switches off, pump (2) deactivates with 5

minute delay. After fireplace sensor (6) is heated up to a temperature of (35C), boiler (1) and pump (2) deactivates

with 5 minute delay. Pump (5) is controlled by fireplace regulator (11). When (6) exceeds 92C, heat excess will be

transferred to heat and HUW circuits. Pump (9) will switch off if temperature on sensor (3) drops below 25C.

4The hydraulic diagram shown does not replace the central heating system design and is used for illustrative purposes

only!

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Fig. 22 Diagram with pelet boiler and with heat buffer5, where: 1 – boiler pelet (OUT-A), 2 – boiler pump, 3 – HUW

circulation pump, 4 – upper sensor temperature buffer, type CT4, 5 – center sensor temperature buffer, type CT4, 6 –

lower sensor temperature Solara, type CT6, 7 – water temperature sensor for charging buffer pump Solara, type CT4, 8 –

H2/H3 CIRCUIT regulated circuit water temperature sensor, type CT4, 9 – H2/H3 circuit pump, 10 – electrical servo of

H2/H3 CIRCUIT regulated heat circuit, 11 – CT6-W type solar collector temperature sensor, 12 – solar, 13 – heat buffer,

14 – solar pump.

PROPOSED SETTINGS:

Parameter Setting MENU

Hydraulic diagram 4 menu service settings System

Pump starting temperature 55C menu service settings System

Minimum temperature 60C menu service settings System Main heat source

Hysteresis heat source 5C menu service settings System Main heat source

Selection heat source boiler pelet menu service settings System Main heat source

Pump operation extension 5min. menu service settings System Main heat source

Mode ON menu service settings Buffer

Selection OFF menu service settings System Additional heat source

Description: The pump (9) starts after exceeding the pump starting temperature. The boiler (1) will switch off after

loading the buffer tank (13). The boiler (1) have to be equipped with security measure against cold water returning to

the boiler e.g. thermostatic 3-way valve. The pump (2) starts together with the boiler (1) and turns off after turning off

the boiler (1), but with 5 min. time delay.

5The hydraulic diagram shown does not replace the central heating system design and is used for illustrative purposes

only!

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Fig. 23 Diagram with pelet boiler6, where: 1 – pelet boiler, 2 – solar collector temperature sensor, type CT6-W, 3 –

temperature sensor system circuit, type CT4, 4 – HUW tank lower temperature sensor (any solar sensor), 5 – direct

heating circuit pump (H1 CIRCUIT), 6 – adjustable heating circuit pump (H2 CIRCUIT), 7 – valve electrical servo of

adjustable circuit (H2 CIRCUIT), 8 – water temperature sensor of adjustable circuit (H2 CIRCUIT), 9 – valve electrical

servo of adjustable circuit (H3 CIRCUIT), 10 – adjustable heating circuit pump (H3 CIRCUIT), 11 – water temperature

sensor of adjustable circuit (H3 CIRCUIT), 12 – controller output module, 13 – weather sensor, type CT6-P, 14 – HUW

pump, 15 – HUW tank water temperature sensor, 16 – HUW circulating pump, 17 – solar pump, 18 –solar panel, 19 –

controller control panel with room thermostat function, 20 – mechanical protective thermostat for protecting floor circuit

against excessive water temperature.

PROPOSED SETTINGS:

Parameter Setting MENU

Hydraulic diagram 5 menu service setting System

Pump starting temperature 55C menu service setting System

Minimum temperature 60C menu service setting System Main heat source

Hysteresis heat source 5C menu service setting System Main heat source

Selection heat source boiler pelet menu service setting System Main heat source

6The hydraulic diagram shown does not replace the central heating system design and is used for illustrative purposes

only!

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Fig. 24 Diagram with heat buffer with layered charging buffer7, where: 1 – main controller module, 2- controller

control panel with room thermostat function, 3 – fireplace, 4 – heat buffer, 5 – automatic boiler, OUT-A – boiler pump,

OUT-B – fireplace pump, OUT-C - air valve open / close (optional), OUT-D - diverter valve (optional), S-P – solar pump,

H1-P - direct heating circuit pump, H2-P, H3-P - adjustable heating circuit pump, H2-M, H3-M - valve electrical servo of

adjustable circuit, C-P – circulation pump, H1-S - upper temperature sensor buffer, type CT4, H4-S - center sensor

buffer, type CT4, H5-S – exhaust temperature sensor, type CT2S (optional), SH - solar collector temperature sensor, type

CT6-W, SL – lower solar sensor, type CT6-W, WS - weather sensor, type CT6-P, HDW - HUW tank temperature sensor

(optional).

PROPOSED SETTINGS:

Parameter Setting MENU

Hydraulic diagram 6 menu service setting System

Pump starting temperature 50C menu service setting Buffer

Pump stoping temperature 26C menu service setting Buffer

Switching valve activation

temperature

55C menu service setting Buffer

Selection heat source gas boiler menu service setting System Main heat source

Disabling the absence of heat demand

YES menu service setting SystemMain heat source

Selection Fireplace menu service setting System Additional heat source

Pump starting temperature 55C menu service setting System Additional heat source

Description: After heating the sensor H0-S temperature (55C) shall be attached to the pump (OUT-B). Pump (OUT-B)

operates only when the temperature H0-S is greater than the temperature of H1-S. Pump H1-P, H2-PH3-P will turn on when the temperature H4-S reaches 50C and turn off when the temperature H1-S falls below 25C. Boiler (5) turns on

when the temperature measured on the sensor H1-S is below the preset temperature, however, to turn on the boiler it is necessary to decrease room temperature measured by the panel (2) below the preset. On the valve actuator (6) is given an electrical voltage when the temperature measured on the sensor H4-S falling below 55C (loading upper buffer). A valve actuator (6) is turned off when the temperature measured at the sensor H4-S rises above 55C (loading

throughout the volume of buffer). H5-S sensor activates an alarm if the exhaust temperature exceeds a critical value. Output OUT-C is used to control air flap (optional). It allows to reduce the flow of air through the fireplace after burning off the fuel. Output OUT-C has only two states ON or OFF and does not allow modulation of the air flap. Note: air flap can not be completely cut off the air flow must be maintained minimum flow.

7The hydraulic diagram shown does not replace the central heating system design and is used for illustrative purposes

only!

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Fig. 25 Diagram with heat buffer with layered charging buffer8, where: 1 – automatic boiler, 2 – heat buffer, 3 –

additional heat source (fireplace), 4 – controller output module, 5 – boiler pump, 6 – HUW pump, 7 – control panel

controller with room thermostat function, 8 – H1 circuit pump, 9 – H2 circuit pump, 10 – valve electrical servo of

adjustable circuit (H2 CIRCUIT), 11 – HUW circulating pump, 12 – solar panel, 13 – solar pump, H1-S – upper sensor

temperature buffer, type CT4, WS – weather sensor, type CT6-P, HDW – HUW tank temperature sensor, SH – collector

solar temperature sensor, type CT6-W, SL – lower temperature sensor HUW tank, type CT6 (lower solar sensor).

PROPOSED SETTINGS:

Parameter Setting MENU

Hydraulic diagram 7 menu service setting System

Pump starting temperature 25C menu service setting System

Selection heat source gas boiler menu service setting System Main heat source

Minimum temperature 40C menu service setting System Main heat source

Start delay 4h menu service setting System Main heat source

Selection Fireplace menu service setting SystemAdditional heat source

Temperature deactivating main heat source

35C menu service setting System Additional heat source

Pump starting temperature 55C menu service setting System Additional heat source

HUW mode ON menu service setting HUW settings

Description: After heating the H0-S sensor up to the temperature of 35˚C, the boiler (1) turns off. After heating the

H0-S sensor up to the temperature of 55˚C, the pump (5) turns on. This pump (5) operates only, when the temperature

of the H0-S sensor is higher than the temperature of the H1-S sensor. When the temperature on the H0-S sensor will

exceed 92˚C, than excessive heat will be directed to mixing circuits and DHW.

The boiler (1) will turn on after measured temperature (on the H1-S sensor) will drop below set temperature. For the

boiler activation it is also required, that the room temperature, measured by the panel (7), will drop under the set

temperature. Additionally, activation of the boiler (1) can be delayed by setting the parameter Start delay>0.

8The hydraulic diagram shown does not replace the central heating system design and is used for illustrative purposes

only!

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12 Electrical system

The controller is designed to be supplied with 230V~, 50Hz voltage. System features:

three-wire (with protective wire),

made in acc. with currently valid regulations.

Caution: electric shock risk. After disabling the controller with the use of a touch

screen, controller terminals are still under dangerous level of voltage. Therefore, prior

to commencing any assembly works, disconnect mains voltage and make sure that

there is no dangerous voltage on terminals nor cables.

Connection cables should not be in contact with surfaces of temperature exceeding their nominal

work temperature. Terminals located on the right side of the device and labeled as L, N, 1-25 are

purposed for connecting devices with mains supply of 230V~. Terminals 26–57 and RJ are

purposed for cooperation with low-voltage devices (under 12V).

Connecting mains supply 230V~ to terminals 26-57, terminal RJ or USB will

damage the controller and may cause electric shock!

Fig. 26 Connecting cables, where 1 – properly connected cable, 2 – improperly connected cable (it is

forbidden to fold excessive cables inside the device), 3 – cableways, 4 – cable tray, cross section min.

25x25mm, 5 – element in the housing for removal.

Cables inserted into the controller should be threaded through cableways (3). Cableways should

be tightened. Make sure that cableways are tightened properly by pulling the cable – there must

be no possibility of pulling the cable out. In the case of insufficient cableways, the wires of the

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side 230V can be introduced through a side opening (5). However, in this case to protect the

wires against pulling out of their enclosing the cable tray (4). Cable tray (4) should fully cover the

opening (5), so that the degree of protection IP device was preserved.

Insulation length of the cable external surface should be as short as possible (maximum 50mm).

In case longest insulation is necessary, the cables should be fastened together or with other

cables neat the terminal in order to prevent any contact with dangerous parts in case any cable

comes out of the terminal. Insulation length of cables entering terminals are listed in a table in

pt. 14. No folding of excessive cables nor leaving non-connected cables inside the controller is

allowed (a risk of contact with hot elements and elements under dangerous levels of voltage).

Connect protective cables to terminals labeled with the following symbol:

12.1 Electrical diagram

Fig. 27 Controller electrical connections diagram, where: H1-S – direct circuit / hydraulic coupling water

temperature sensor, type CT-4; H2-S – water temperature sensor of adjustable circuit, type CT-4; H3-S – water

temperature sensor of adjustable circuit, type CT-4; HDW – temperature sensor of water inside HUW tank; H0-S, H4-S,

H5-S – universal temperature sensor, e.g. for measuring temperature of a fireplace with water jacket; SL- HUW tank solar

sensor ,type CT-6; SH – solar collector sensor, type CT6-W; WS – weather temperature sensor, type CT6-P; H1-T, H2-T

– room thermostats for independent heat circuits (note: regulator touch panel acts as room thermostat and therefore

connecting additional room thermostats is not necessary); OUT-V1 – output for the regulation of the solar pump, type

PWM; OUT-V2 – output for the output modulation main heat source, type 0..10V; L N PE - mains supply 230V~, 50Hz;

FU – fuse; S-P – solar pump with PWM output; OUT-B – voltage output for controlling a switching valve and a pump of a

fireplace with water jacket; OUT-A – voltage output for controlling a heat source (boiler) water pump; Z-P – HUW tank

loading water pump; C-P – HUW circulating pump; H1-P – direct (nonadjustable) circuit water pump; H2-P – adjustable

circuit water pump; H3-P – adjustable circuit water pump; H2-M – adjustable circuit electrical servo; H3-M – adjustable

circuit electrical servo; S-B – heat source (boiler contact); CPU – control; B,C – modules for additional heating circuits;

OUT-C – universal voltage output, OUT-D – universal output (contact without voltage - the ability to switch on the output

voltage using the terminal aL).

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13 Service menu

Entering service menu:

menu → → password:0000 → OK

Service settings

H1-H3 circuit settings

HUW circuit settings

System

Solar

Manual control

Restore defaults settings

Panel address

Touch panel calibration

H1 circuit settings (nonadjustable)

Support

OFF

ON

Adjustment method*

fixed value

weather

Weather control

heating curve

heating curve shift

Constant water preset temperature*

Decreasing constant water

temperature*

Room thermostat selection

No

Panel 1

Thermostat T1

Thermostat T2

Room thermostat function

Thermostat

Temperature correction

Room temperature correction*

Reduction of water temp. from

thermostat*

Pump lock from room thermostat

No

Yes

Maximum temperature Name circulation

H2,H3 circuit settings (adjustable)

Support

OFF

ON

Adjustment method*

fixed value

weather

Weather control

heating curve

heating curve shift

Constant water preset temperature*

Decreasing constant water temperature

*

Room thermostat selection

No

Panel 1

Terminals 30-31

Terminals 30-32

Room thermostat function

Thermostat

Temperature correction

Room temperature correction*

Decreasing of water temp. from

thermostat*

Pump lock from room thermostat

No

Yes

Minimum temperature

Maximum temperature

Valve full opening time

Operation in SUMMER

No

Yes

Mixer dead zone

Proportional range

Integration time constant

Name circulation

HUW circuit settings

Support

OFF

ON

Minimum HUW temperature

Maximum HUW temperature

HUW priority

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Extending HUW pump operation time

HUW circulating pump support

HUW circulation pump standstill time

HUW circulation pump operation time

Circulating pump start temperature

HUW tank hysteresis

Legionella

No

Yes

Heat loss protection

System

Main heat source

Selection

No

Gas boiler

Oil boiler

Pellet boiler

Electric boiler

Hysteresis

Minimum temperature

Critical temperature

Pump operation extension

Preset temperature increase

Start delay

Off by no heat demond

Control mode

Additional heat source

Selection

No

Fireplace

Pellet boiler

Temperature deactivating main

heat source

Pump start temperature

Critical temperature

Hydraulic diagram

0,1,2,3

Room thermostat hysteresis

Anti-freeze

OFF

ON

Anti-freeze - delay

Anti-freeze - temperature

Automatic pump lock time

Room thermostat

Heating circuit lock time

Heating circuit operation time

Notifications

Temperature start pump

Operation in HOLIDAY mode

Solar*

Support

OFF

ON

Upper tank sensor

Solar pump activation delta T

Solar pump deactivation delta T

Minimum collector temperature

Maximum collector temperature

Collector disable temperature

Minimum pump revolutions

Anti-freeze - Solar

Maximum temperature

Panel address

Address 1

Address 2

Address 6

* Position is not available if

appropriate sensor is not connected

or other parameter setting caused

that this position is hidden.

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13.1 H1 circuit service settings

Direct circuit (nonadjustable)

Name Range** Setting** Description

Support ON,OFF ON ON – enables operation of the circuit,

OFF – disables operation of the circuit,

Adjustment method Fixed value, weather weather

fixed value – constant preset temperature of water in

nonadjustable circuit is maintained

weather – water preset temperature of water in the circuit is set

with consideration to external temperature sensor readings.

Parameter is invisible if no external temperature sensor is

connected.

Weather control

Heating curve 0,1 … 4,0 1,2

The higher heating temperature, the higher temperature of water in

the heating circuit. Recommended settings:

floor heating: 0,2 -0,6

radiator heating: 1,0 - 1,6

Detailed description can be found in pt. 10.11 on page 24

Parameter becomes available when Adjustment method = weather.

heating curve shift -20 … 20 °C

Parameter enables to readjust the heating curve.

Detailed description can be found in pt. 10.11 on page 24

Parameter becomes available when Adjustment method = weather.

Constant water preset

temperature 20 … 85 45 °C

When Adjustment method = fixed value, heat source is disabled

when constant water preset temperature is reached. Source is

enabled again after the temperature drops by heat source

hysteresis value. Parameter is not available if Adjustment method =

weather.

Decreasing constant

water temperature 0…80 10°C

When Regulation method = constant value, then a constant set

temperature of water in the circuit is decreased for regulation

modes: NIGHT, AUTO, OUTSIDE HOME, HOLIDAY.

Room thermostat

selection

No

Panel 1

Thermostat T1

Thermostat T2

Panel 1

Parameter assigns a room thermostat to the heating circuit.

No – room temperature has no effect on the heating circuit,

Panel 1 – room temperature readings are received from the control

panel and they have an effect on a preset temperature of water in

the heating circuit. Name “Panel 1” can be changed in the main

menu to, e.g. “Living room” in case the panel is assembled in a

living room.

Thermostat T1 or Thermostat T2 – the controller receives

ON/OFF signal from the universal room thermostat connected to

terminals T1 or T2 in the output module, page 37. Caution: after

using the universal room thermostat connected to terminals T1 or

T2, there is no further possibility of correcting temperature of water

in the circuit from the room temperature! Therefore it is

recommended to use the control panel as a room thermostat

(Panel1 setting)

Room thermostat function

Thermostat,

Temperature

correction

Correction

Thermostat – exceeding a room preset temperature causes a

decrease of preset temperature of water in the heating circuit by

Water temperature reduction from thermostat value.

Correction – exceeding a room preset temperature causes a

temperature correction of water in the heating circuit. Correction is

proportional to a temperature correction value and to a difference

between preset and measured room temperature

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Room temperature

correction 0 … 100 20

The higher parameter value the higher correction of set temperature

in the heat circuit.

Set water temperature in the heat circuit will be corrected by delT

value:

delT = (TsetR – TmR)* temperature correction / 10,

where:

TsetR - set room temperature,

TmR - measured room temperature.

Set temperature of water in the heat circuit will not be corrected in

temperature correction =0. Parameter disappears when Room

thermostat function = thermostat.

Reduction of water temp.

from thermostat 0 … 50 8°C

This parameter can be used only when Room thermostat function =

thermostat. Exceeding a set room temperature causes decreasing

set temperature in the heat circuit by “Decreasing water

temperature from thermostat” value.

Set temperature of water inside the heat circuit is not changed if

Decreasing water temperature from thermostat = 0. Parameter

disappears when Room thermostat function = correction.

Pump lock from room

thermostat No, Yes No

No – heating circuit pump is not locked when the preset room

temperature is exceeded,

Yes – heating circuit pump not locked when the preset room

temperature is exceeded

When the pump is locked by room thermostat, temperature “drop”

can be prevented. It can be achieved with the use of parameters:

Heating circuit lock time and heating circuit operation time located in

menu → service settings → system → room thermostat.

Maximum temperature 20 … 90 70°C Maximum set temperature of water in the heat circuit

Name circulation A…Z H1 Enables changing name circulation

Caution: H1 circuit is a nonadjustable circuit. Due to this the H1 circuit preset

temperature is the same as the heating source preset temperature. Therefore

settings concerning heat source in pt. 13.5 on page 44 have a direct effect in H1

circuit. The nonadjustable H1 circuit preset temperature will be automatically

increased in order to guarantee heat for H2 and H3 adjustable circuits.

13.2 H2 circuit service settings

Adjustable circuit

Name Range** Setting** Description

Support OFF, ON (radiators),

ON (floor) ON

(radiators)

OFF – disables operation of the circuit,

ON (radiators) – circuit is on and supplies radiators,

ON (floor) – circuit is on and supplies floor heating. For this setting,

the controller protects from exceeding a limit temperature in the

floor circuit. High temperature in the floor circuit can cause damage

to flooring and scalding to users.

Adjustment method fixed value, weather, weather

fixed value – constant preset temperature of water in

nonadjustable circuit is maintained

weather – water preset temperature of water in the circuit is set

with consideration to external temperature sensor readings.

Parameter is invisible if no external temperature sensor is

connected. If temperature sensor is damaged or not connected, a

control method setting is automatically changed to a fixed value.

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Weather control

Heating curve 0,1 … 4,0 1,2

The higher heating curve the higher temperature in the heating

circuit. Recommended settings:

floor heating: 0,2 -0,6

radiator heating: 1,0 - 1,6

Detailed description can be found in pt. 10.11 on page 24

Parameter becomes available when Adjustment method = weather.

Curve parallel shift -20 … 20 °C

Parameter enables to readjust the heating curve.

Detailed description can be found in pt. 10.11 on page 24

Parameter becomes available when Adjustment method = weather.

Constant water preset

temperature 20 … 85 45 °C

When Adjustment method = fixed value, heat source is disabled

when constant water preset temperature is reached. Source is

enabled again after the temperature drops by heat source

hysteresis value. Parameter is not available if Adjustment method =

weather.

Decreasing constant

water temperature 0…80 10°C

When Regulation method = constant value, then a constant set

temperature of water in the circuit is decreased for regulation

modes: NIGHT, AUTO, OUTSIDE HOME, HOLIDAY.

Room thermostat

selection

No

Panel 1

Terminals 30-31

Terminals 30-32

Panel 1

Parameter assigns a room thermostat to the heating circuit.

No – room temperature has no effect on the heating circuit,

Panel 1 – room temperature readings are received from the control

panel and they have an effect on a preset temperature of water in

the heating circuit. Name “Panel 1” can be changed in the main

menu to, e.g. “Living room” in case the panel is assembled in a

living room.

Thermostat T1 or Thermostat T2 – the controller receives

ON/OFF signal from the universal room thermostat connected to

terminals T1 or T2 in the output module. Caution: after using the

universal room thermostat connected to terminals T1 or T2, there is

no further possibility of correcting temperature of water in the circuit

from the room temperature! Therefore it is recommended to use the

control panel as a room thermostat (Panel1 setting)

Room thermostat function Thermostat,

Correction Correction

Thermostat – exceeding a room preset temperature causes a

decrease of preset temperature of water in the heating circuit by

Water temperature reduction from thermostat value.

Correction – exceeding a room preset temperature causes a

temperature correction of water in the heating circuit. Correction is

proportional to a temperature correction value and to a difference

between preset and measured room temperature

Room temperature

correction 0 … 100 20

The higher parameter value the higher correction of set temperature

in the heat circuit.

Set water temperature in the heat circuit will be corrected by delT

value:

delT = (TsetR – TmR)* temperature correction / 10,

where:

TsetR - set room temperature,

TmR - measured room temperature.

Set temperature of water in the heat circuit will not be corrected in

temperature correction =0. Parameter disappears when Room

thermostat function = thermostat.

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Decreasing water

temperature from

thermostat

0 … 50 8°C

This parameter can be used only when Room thermostat function =

thermostat. Exceeding a set room temperature causes decreasing

set temperature in the heat circuit by “Decreasing water

temperature from thermostat” value.

Set temperature of water inside the heat circuit is not changed if

Decreasing water temperature from thermostat = 0. Parameter

disappears when Room thermostat function = correction.

Pump lock from room

thermostat No, Yes No

No – heating circuit pump is not locked when the preset room

temperature is exceeded,

Yes – heating circuit pump not locked when the preset room

temperature is exceeded

When the pump is locked by room thermostat, temperature “drop”

can be prevented. It can be achieved with the use of parameters:

Heating circuit lock time and heating circuit operation time located in

menu → service settings → system → room thermostat.

Minimum temperature 15 … 65 20°C Minimum preset temperature of water in the heating circuit.

Maximum temperature 20 … 90 70°C

Maximum preset temperature in the heating circuit. In Maximum

temperature >55°C and Support = ON (floor), the controller will take

55°C as a maximum value in order to avoid the risk of scalding.

Valve full opening time 60 … 255 140s Read valve full opening time from a servo housing, e.g. It is usually

located on a servo nameplate and within a range of 90 – 180s

Operation in SUMMER No, Yes No

Parameter enables to enable the heating circuit outside a heating

season despite of SUMMER mode = ON setting. For instance, floor

heating in a bathroom can be enabled in spring or autumn if there is

no need to heat the whole building but the user wants to heat the

bathroom.

Mixer dead zone 0,0 … 4,0 2°C

Parameter setting defining a temperature dead zone for the

adjustable circuit. The controller controls a servo in such way that

the temperature measured by a circuit sensor is equal to a preset

value. Nevertheless in order to avoid frequent servo movements

which can shorten its life, adjustment is carried out only when the

measured water temperature is lower or higher than the mixer dead

zone.

Proportional range 1 … 6 3 Advanced parameter. Do not change it unless it is really necessary.

Integration time constant 0 … 255 160 Advanced parameter. Do not change it unless it is really necessary.

Name circulation A…Z H2 Enables changing name circulation

13.3 H3 circuit service settings

Settings for the adjustable H3 circuit is analogical to pt. 13.2. (H2 circuit)

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13.4 HUW circuit service settings

HUW circuit settings (HUW and circulation circuit)

Name Range** Setting** Description

Support OFF, ON ON OFF – disables operation of HUW tank

ON – enables operation of HUW tank

Minimum HUW

temperature 5 … 55 20°C Minimum preset temperature of water in the tank

Maximum HUW

temperature 25 … 95 55°C

Maximum preset temperature of water in the tank. This parameter

determines the maximum temperature to which the HUW tank will

be heated while discharging exceeding boiler heat from a boiler or

solar collector. Setting too high value can lead to the risk of scalding

with HUW. Too low parameter value will eliminate a possibility of

discharging heat excess to the HUW tank when the boiler is

overheated. In installations including a solar system, too low value

will reduce heat contacts because the solar pump loads the HUW

tank to a Maximum HUW temperature. HUW system developer

should consider a possibility of the controller failure. Such failure

can cause heating the water inside HUW tank up to a hazardous

temperature causing a risk of scalding for users. Therefore,

thermostatic valves should be used as an additional protection.

HUW priority OFF, ON ON

OFF – HUW tank loading at enabled heating circuits

(simultaneously),

ON – HUW tank loading at disabled heating circuits

Extending HUW pump

operation time 0 … 255 0 min.

After loading the HUW tank and disabling the HUW pump, a risk of

boiler overheat can occur. Such risk is possible in a situation when

a preset HUW temperature is higher tank preset boiler temperature.

This problem applies mainly to HUW pump operating in SUMMER

mode in which heating circuit pumps are disabled. In order to cool

the boiler, the operation of HUW pump can be extended by a period

of extended operation of HUW pump.

HUW circulating pump

support OFF, ON ON

OFF – disables the HUW circulating pump operation

ON – enables the HUW circulating pump operation

HUW circulating pump

standstill time 0 … 255 25 min.

Intervals between activation of circulating pump is defined with

circulating pump standstill time parameter value (recommended

setting 15 – 40 min,). Circulating pump works cyclically for a

circulation pump operation time (recommended setting 60 – 120 s.) HUW circulating pump

operation time 0 … 80 25 s

Circulating pump start

temperature 0 … 50 25°C

In order to save electrical energy the HUW circulating pump will be

disabled when the HUW temperature is lower than Circulating pump

start temperature

HUW tank hysteresis 1 … 15 5°C

HUW tank will be loaded up to a preset temperature. When

temperature of water inside the tank drops by HUW tank hysteresis

value, loading pump will be enabled and the tank will be loaded

again.

Legionella OFF, ON OFF

OFF – disables Legionella function

ON – enables Legionella function

Every week, at 2:00, hot tap water will be heated to 70°C in order to

disinfect the HUW tank. Note: risk of scalding form hot water!

Heat loss protection OFF, ON ON

Protection against reverse transfer of heat from the HUW tank to

heat source/buffer. The setting OFF disables the comparison of

temperature between the sensors H1-S and HDW.

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13.5 System

System

Name Range** Setting** Description

Main heat source

Selection

No,

Gas/oil/pellet/

electric boiler

Gas boiler

No – controller does not affect heat source operation,

Gas/oil boiler/pellet/electric – controller enables or disables heat

source acc. to a heat demand.

Hysteresis 1 … 30 4°C

Heat source hysteresis. Heat source is activated when set water

temperature – Hysteresis/2. Heat source is deactivated at set

water temperature + Hysteresis/2.

Minimum temperature 20 … 80 20°C Minimum temperature of heat source and minimum temperature

of H1 circuit (nonadjustable)

Critical temperature 40 … 90 95°C After the temperature exceeds the excess heat is discharged to

the heating circuits and HUW.

Preset temperature

increase 0 … 20 5°C

Increasing the heat source preset temperature over the HUW tank

or heating circuit preset temperature. Caution: heat source preset

temperature is also a H1 nonadjustable circuit preset

temperature.

Pump operation

extension 0…20 5min.

The pump boiler output OUT-A is extended after turning off the

main source of heat.

Start delay 0…24 0h The heat source moves after a delay. Intended for installation of

heat buffer loaded by the fireplace.

Off by no heat

demand OFF,ON OFF

ON - if none of the room thermostats do not report need to heat -

the main heat source is turns off, even though the preset

temperature in water has not been reached.

OFF - the heat source is turns off after reaching the preset

temperature of water.

Note: the main heat source turns on to the heating of HUW.

Control mode

No

Modulation 5K,

Modulation 10K,

Modulation 20K

No

Setting no modulation: the main source of heat works without

output modulation,

Setting Modulation 5K, Modulation 10K, Modulation 20K: the main

heat source operates with output modulated, point. 10.11.

Additional heat source

Selection

No, Fireplace, Pellet

boiler

No

No – disables operation of additional heat source,

Furnace – the controller controls the operation of solid-fuel boiler

with water jacket. In order to prevent the boiler against

overheating, extended lock of heating circuits from a room

thermostat is not allowed. Heating circuits receive heat from a

furnace in case its overheated.

Pellet boiler – the controller controls the operation of solid-fuel

automatic boiler. Heating circuits receive heat from a boiler in

case its overheated.

Temperature

deactivating main heat

source

20 … 80 40°C Heat source is deactivated when temperature exceeds this value

measured on H0-S additional heat source sensor.

Pump start

temperature 1 … 80 50°C

Furnace pump will be enabled when furnace or automatic boiler

temperature exceeds Pump start temperature parameter value

Critical temperature 70 … 100 92°C

Excess heat will be transferred to the heating circuits and HUW

when the temperature sensor additional heat exceeds Boiler

cooling temperature.

Hydraulic diagram 0,1,2,3 0 Parameter defines characteristic features of the hydraulic system,

pt. 11

Room thermostat hysteresis 0,2 … 5,0 0, 3°C Room thermostat hysteresis. It is applied when in heating circuit

settings: Room thermostat function = thermostat

Anti-freeze OFF, ON OFF

OFF – disables function

ON – enables function

Function details in pt. 9.2

Anti-freeze - delay 1 … 12 4h Anti-freeze function activation delay time. Function details in pt.

9.2

Anti-freeze - temperature 3…25 7°C Room temperature measured by a panel ecoMAX below which

the function is activated anti-freeze.

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Automatic pump lock time 0…60 0min.

Function saving electricity by stopping the pump of the regulated

heating circuit when the measured temperature of the circulating

water is maintained for 15 minutes above the preset temperature

water. Recommended setting: 15 min.

Room thermostat

Heating circuit lock

time 0 … 255 10 min.

This parameter is applicable only in situation when for the heating

circuit Pump lock from room thermostat = Yes and Room

thermostat function = thermostat. If the heating source is locked

by room thermostat, it will be unlocked after heating circuit lock

time for a heating circuit operation time although room thermostat

still does not allow operation of the heating circuit. Such action

prevents heated rooms against excessive temperature drops.

Heating circuit

operation time 0 … 255 5 min.

Notifications ON, OFF ON

OFF - allows you to display informational messages "i" in the

main window

ON - does not allow the display of informational messages "i" in

the main window

Temperature start pumps 5…80 20°C

Below the parameter is switched off circuit pumps and closing

valve actuators controlled circuits. For solid fuel boilers, for

example. pellets it is recommended to set higher values, for

example. 55 ° C

Operation in HOLIDAY mode Temperature

stabilization night Anti-freeze

This parameter determines whether the HOLIDAYS mode and

OFF mode is total off heat receiver (Anti-freeze) or the

temperature is maintained at night.

13.6 Solar

Settings for Solara are shown in the menu only when connected temperature sensors SL, SH and

DHW.

Solar

Name Range** Setting** Description

Support OFF, ON ON OFF – disables operation of solar circuit

ON – enables operation of solar circuit

Upper tank sensor HUW, H1-S HUW

Allows select the upper sensor HUW tank solar system. Setting

"HUW" it is recommended for standard installation. If the coil Solar

is in a heat buffer and in the hydraulic system occurs in addition to

the buffer, HUW tank then you should choose the setting "H1-S".

Solar pump activation

delta T 1,5 … 20 7°C

When difference between solar collector temperature and HUW

lower temperature exceeds Solar pump activation delta T parameter

value, solar pump will be activated.

Solar pump deactivation

delta T 1 … 19 3°C

When difference between solar collector temperature and HUW

lower temperature drops below Solar pump activation delta T

parameter value, solar pump will be deactivated.

Minimum collector

temperature 4 … 110 10°C

Solar pump will not be enabled below this temperature. If minimum

collector temperature = 0, function is disabled.

Maximum collector

temperature 110 … 150 120°C

Above this temperature, solar pump will be enabled in order to cool

the solar panel provided that HUW tank temperature is lower than

the maximum value. If maximum collector temperature = 0, function

is disabled.

Collector disable

temperature 115 … 200 150°C

Above this temperature, solar pump will be disabled in order to

prevent it against overheating. Pump will be enabled again after the

solar panel is cooled down. Detailed description in pt. 9.1. If

collector disable temperature = 0, function is disabled.

Minimum pump

revolutions 0, 15 … 100 15%

If minimum pump revolutions = 0, solar pump revolutions

modulation function is disabled (pump always activates with 100%

revolutions).

If minimum pump revolutions > 0, solar pump revolutions

modulation function is enabled. Function enables to increase

reception of heat energy from the solar panel at low insolation.

Solar pump decreases its revolutions when difference between

temperatures between a solar collector sensor and HUW tank lower

temperature drops.

Anti-freeze - Solar 0 , -15 … -35 0°C Solar panel temperature at which the anti-freeze function is

activated. This value should be higher than freezing temperature of

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the agent inside a solar circuit, e.g. glycol. Solar pump is

deactivated when solar panel temperature drops below Anti-freeze

(solar) parameter value. It causes heat reception from HUW tank

and heating the solar panel. Caution: enabling this function can

cause considerable heat energy losses. When Anti-freeze (solar) =

“0”, anti-freezing function is disabled.

Maximum temperature 25 … 90 55°C

Maximum set temperature of water in the tank. This parameter

defines what temperature the HUW tank will be heated up to during

the solar collector is loaded. It is a very important parameter

because if it is too high, there could be a risk of burning with utility

water. In case of installations with solar system, too low value will

limit heat gains because solar pump loads the HUW tank to

Maximum HUW temperature. During designing a HUW system, a

possibility of regulator fault should be taken into consideration. As a

result of such failure, water inside the HUW tank can be heated up

to a temperature which is dangerous for users. Therefore, additional

protection should be used in a form of thermostatic valves.

13.7 Panel address

Solar

Name Range** Setting** Description

Panel address Address1, Address2

… Address6 Address1

This parameter can be used at many control panels. Each panel

should be assigned with other address. Address is assigned

automatically and it is not recommended to change it unless there

are any problems with automatic address assignment.

** Factory settings included in this manual are only for demonstrative

purposes. Before activating the controller please check whether factory settings

match with expected values.

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14 Technical data

Supply 230V~; 50Hz;

Controller current consumption 0,04 A9

Maximum rated current 6 (6) A

Fuse type 5x20, T 6.3A, 230V~,

ceramic

Controller protection class IP20

Ambient temperature 0...45 C

Storage temperature 0...55 C

Relative humidity

5 - 85% without

water vapor

condensation

CT4 sensor temperature

measurement range 0...100 C

CT6-P sensor temperature

measurement range -35...40 C

CT6-W sensor temperature

measurement range -35...300 C

Temp. measurement accuracy ±2 C

Terminals

network and

signal

screw, cable cross

section 2,5mm2,

tightening torque

0,4Nm, insulation

length 7mm

protective

screw, cable cross

section 2,5mm2,

tightening torque

0,5Nm, insulation

length 6mm

Display touch, graphical

External dimensions 224x200x80 mm

Weight 2,5 kg

Standards PN-EN 60730-2-9

PN-EN 60730-1

Software class A

Degree of contamination 2nd degree acc. to

PN-EN 60730-1

Receiver disconnection type

Electronic and micro

switch (2Y and 2B-

type action, acc.

to PN-EN 60730-1)

9 It is a current consumed only by the controller. Overall

current consumption depends on devices connected to

the controller.

15 Transportation and storage

conditions

The controller cannot be subjected to direct

influence of atmospheric conditions, i.e. rain

and solar radiation. During transportation the

controller cannot be subjected to vibrations

exceeding normal vibrations generated

during wheel transportation.

16 Temperature sensors check

Temperature sensors can be checked by

measuring its resistance in a specified

temperature. During the measuring period,

sensor should be disconnected from the

controller. Change the sensor in case of

considerable differences between measured

resistance and values listed in the table

below.

CT4 (KTY81)

Temp.

°C

Min.

Ω

Nom.

Ω

Max.

Ω

0 802 815 828

10 874 886 898

20 950 961 972

25 990 1000 1010

30 1029 1040 1051

40 1108 1122 1136

50 1192 1209 1225

60 1278 1299 1319

70 1369 1392 1416

80 1462 1490 1518

90 1559 1591 1623

100 1659 1696 1733

CT6, CT6-W, CT6-P (Pt1000)

Temp.

°C

Min.

Ω

Nom.

Ω

Max.

Ω

0 999,7 1000,0 1000,3

25 1096,9 1097,3 1097,7

50 1193,4 1194,0 1194,6

100 1384,2 1385,0 1385,8

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17 Description of possible defects

Defect symptoms Tips

No signs of device operation

on a display. Device is

connected to mains supply.

Check:

whether mains fuse is not blown and replace it,

whether cable connecting the control panel with output module is

damaged or not.

“Initialization” command

occurs on a display and

screen resets

Defect can be caused by a voltage drop resulting from too small cross

section of the control panel supplying cable. Check cable cross section.

Description in pt. 10.9 on page 22.

The controller is switched

off, it is visible the "STAND-

BY"

Check the electrical connection of the module, in particular the wires

D+, D- are not damaged or plugged accordance with the electric

diagram.

18 Modifications register

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