Steca TR-A501T-U Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Temperature differential controller
5 inputs, 1 output
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Installation and operating instructions
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1 General safety instructions 3
2 Proper usage 4
3 About these instructions 4
3.1 Contents 4
3.2 Target audience 4
3.3 Danger levels in warning notices
Évaluation du niveau de risque dans les avertissements 4
4 Installation 5
4.1 Opening/Closing the casing 5
4.2 Mounting the casing 6
4.3 Establishing the electrical connections 7
4.4 Terminal pin assignments 10
5 Commissioning the device for the first time 11
6 Structure 15
6.1 Casing 15
6.2 Display 15
7 Operation 18
7.1 Operating buttons 18
7.2 Display when operating 18
8 Modes of operation 18
8.1 Changing the mode of operation 18
8.2 “Off” mode 19
8.3 “Manual” mode 19
8.4 “Automatic” mode 20
9 Settings menu 22
9.1 Overview 22
9.2 Calling up the settings menu and selecting a menu
entry 22
9.3 Setting the time 23
9.4 Setting the system 23
9.5 Setting the functions 23
9.6 Setting the parameters 23
9.7 Resetting
to factory settings 23
10 Functions 24
10.1 Operation 24
10.2 Characteristics 25
10.3 Function descriptions 27
11 Parameters 39
12 Dismantling and disposal 41
13 Information messages 41
Contents
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1 General safety instructions
• This document is part of the product.
• Use the device only after reading and understanding this document.
• Keep this document in a safe place for the entire service life of the device. Pass this
document on to subsequent owners and operators of the device.
• Adhere to all safety instructions. Consult (further) professional personnel in the
event of any ambiguities.
• The measures described in this document may only be performed by qualified
technical professionals. Exception: End-customers may operate the device when they
have previously been trained by a technical professional.
• The solar system can be damaged by improper operation of the device.
• The device must not be connected to the mains power supply when
– the casing is open or damaged.
– cables are damaged.
• Factory labels and markings must never be altered, removed or rendered unreadable.
• Observe the prescribed conditions of use, see section 15, p. 45.
• This device is not intended for:
– Children
– Persons with physical, sensory or mental impairment
– Persons without sufficient experience or knowledge unless they are instructed in
the use of the device, and initially supervised, by a person responsible for their
safety.
This product is CSA certified and complies with the requirements of the applicable UL
and CSA standards in terms of design and operating behaviour. Please contact your
dealer should you require further information on this.
14 Troubleshooting 42
14.1 General faults 42
14.2 Error messages 43
14.3 Checking the Pt1000 temperature sensors 44
15 Technical data 45
15.1 Controller 45
15.2 Cable specifications 46
16 Exclusion of liability 46
17 Legal guarantee 46
18 Notes 47
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2 Proper usage
The temperature differential controller, subsequently referred to as the controller, is
an independently installed electronic temperature controller for on-surface installation.
Integration into a pump assembly is possible when the technical specifications of the
controller are adhered to.
The maintenance-free controller is exclusively intended for controlling solar and heating
systems.
3 About these instructions
3.1 Contents
This manual contains all information required by a technical professional for setting up
and operating the temperature differential controller.
3.2 Target audience
The target audience of this manual are technical professionals who
• have the knowledge of terminology and the skills necessary for setting up and operating solar systems.
• have the necessary training, knowledge and experience, and knowledge of the applicable regulations in order to evaluate and recognise the dangers inherent in the
following work:
– Installation of electrical equipment
– Production and connection of data communication cables
– Production and connection of mains grid power supply cables
3.3 Danger levels in warning notices
Évaluation du niveau de risque dans les avertissements
Danger level
Niveau de risque
Likelihood of occurrence
Éventualité de l’intervention
Consequences resulting from non-compliance
Conséquences en cas de non-respect
Danger
Danger
Imminent threat of danger
Danger imminent
Death, serious bodily injury
Mort, lésions corporelles graves
Warning
Avertissement
Possible threat of danger
Danger éventuel
Death, serious bodily injury
Mort, lésions corporelles graves
Caution
Attention
Possible threat of danger
Danger éventuel
Minor bodily injury
Lésions corporelles simples
Notice
Avis
Possible threat of danger
Danger éventuel
Property damage
Dommages matériels
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4 Installation
The following section describes only the installation of the
4.1 Opening/Closing the casing
4.1.1 Remove the front panel
by the grooves at the sides
and pull forwards
(Fig.
4.1.2 Mount the front panel
and then press it onto the casing until it latches
4.1.3 Remove the terminal cover
(Fig. 1).
4.1.4 Mount the terminal cover
Tighten the screw
to a torque of 0.5
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4.2 Mounting the casing
√ The mounting location must satisfy the prescribed conditions of use; see sec-
tion 15, p. 45.
√ The mounting surface is vertical and allows good access for installation.
Danger
Risk of death by electrocution!
• Disconnect the controller from the power supply before opening the casing.
• Make sure that the power supply cannot be unintentionally switched on when the
casing is open.
• Do not use the casing as a drilling template.
1. If necessary, remove the terminal cover
2. Screw in the screw for the upper mounting hole
(Fig. 2) until the screw head has
a clearance of 5 ... 7 mm (0.20 ... 0.28 inch) from the mounting surface.
3. Hang the controller on the screw by the upper mounting hole and align it vertically.
4. Mark the position of the lower mounting hole
through the casing.
5. Remove the controller and prepare the mounting hole for the lower screw.
6. Hang the controller by the upper mounting hole
and then fasten the screw in the
lower mounting hole .
7. Mount the terminal cover.
ø5 (0.20 inch)
ø5 (0.20 inch)
8.5 (0.33 inch)
140 (5.51 inch)
105 (4.13 inch)
156 (6.14 inch)
Fig. 2: Rear side of the controller with the upper and lower mounting holes
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4.3 Establishing the electrical connections
Danger
Risk of death by electrocution! Make sure that the following conditions are satisfied
when performing the work described in this section:
• All cables leading to the controller must be disconnected from the power supply and
it must be ensured that they cannot be unintentionally reconnected during installation.
• Each connection terminal must only be connected to a single conductor.
• The protective earth conductors (PE) from the mains cable and pump and valve
cables must be connected to the protective earth conductor terminal block.
• All cables must be laid so that persons cannot stand on them or trip over them.
• The cables must satisfy the requirements listed in section 15.2, p. 46.
• The local power supply must match the specifications on the type plate of the con-
troller.
• The power supply cable is to be connected to the mains power as follows:
– using a plug connected to a wall mains socket or
– via an isolating mechanism allowing complete isolation in the case of permanent
wiring.
• The power supply cable must be laid in conformance to all applicable legal guide-
lines and regulations of the local electricity supplier.
Notice
Danger of damage and malfunction.
• Connect only components that do not overload the controller inputs and outputs;
more information is provided on the type plate and in section 15, p. 45.
• For output R1 the following applies:
– Speed control must be deactivated when an external relay is connected.
– The correct pump type must be set (standard/high-efficiency pump).
More information on this is provided in sections 5, p. 11 and 11, p. 39 (P08).
Notes
• Any connection polarity may be used for the 1 – 5 signal inputs and outputs.
• Only type Pt1000 temperature sensors may be used.
• Lay the sensor cables at least 100 mm (4 inch) away from any power supply cables.
• Use shielded sensor cables when inductive sources are present, e.g. high-voltage
lines, radio transmitters, microwave devices.
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4.3.1 Position of the connection terminals
L R1
N
PE PEPEPE
N
R1
R
S54321
RS
0–10
11
2
15
13
14
6
7
11
13
15
18
Fig. 3: Terminal clamps in the lower part of the controller (terminal cover removed)
Power connection terminal block:
L
1x phase conductor (mains input)
R1
1x output (TRIAC, for pump)
N
2x neutral conductor (common neutral conductors for mains power
input and output)
Note
Output R1 is protected by an electronic fuse.
Protective conductor terminal block:
PE
4x protective earth (common protective earth for power connection
terminal block)
Signals terminal block:
1 – 4 4x sensor input (Pt1000 temperature sensor)
5
1x sensor input (Pt1000 temperature sensor or pulse water meter input)
R
S
not used
0–10 R1 1x control output (for 0–10 V controlled high-efficiency pumps)
6x mass connection (common mass for sensor inputs and control outputs)
Pin strip, for internal use only
Cable openings on the rear side of the casing
Upper strain relief clamps (2 identical plastic links, each with 2 strain relief clamps,
supplied in the scope of delivery)
Lower strain relief clamps
Cable openings at the bottom of the casing
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4.3.2 Preparing the cable openings
The cables can be fed through openings in the rear wall of the casing or at the bottom
of the casing. The openings are pre-punched and must be prepared as required before
installation.
Prepare the cable openings in the rear wall of the casing as follows:
1. Break out the cable openings (Fig. 3) using a suitable tool.
2. Deburr the edges.
Prepare the cable openings at the bottom of the casing as follows:
1. Cut the required cable openings
(Fig. 3) at the left and right using a suitable knife
and break them out.
2. Deburr the edges.
4.3.3 Connecting the cables
√ All cables are voltage-free.
√ The cable openings have been prepared.
X Observe the following points when connecting the cables:
• Connect the cable conductors to the correct terminals as described in sec-
tion 4.4, p. 10.
• Mains input and output: First connect PE, then N and L.
• Strain relief:
– First clamp the lower strain relief clamps and then the upper strain relief
clamps.
– When using the upper strain relief clamps, use the plastic links as described
below.
– If the opening in the strain relief clamp is too large, e.g. in the case of thin ca-
bles, turn over the strain relief clamping bar (with the bend facing down). Only
use the strain relief clamps for cables entering the bottom of the casing. Use
external strain relief clamps when feeding cables through the rear of the casing.
4.3.4 Inserting/Removing plastic links
Insert the plastic links as follows:
1. Insert the right plastic strip with the latching protrusion first (Fig. 4).
2. Press the other side of the plastic strip down
, until the spring clamp latches into
place.
3. Insert the left plastic strip the other way around (latching protrusion to the left,
spring clamp to the right).
Fig. 4: Inserting the right plastic link
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Remove the plastic links as follows:
1. Insert a screwdriver under the right plastic link between the casing and the spring
clamp , (Fig. 5).
2. Carefully push the screwdriver to the left
. Lever the spring clamp to the right
until the plastic link is free.
3. Pull out the plastic link upwards by hand
.
4. Remove the left plastic link accordingly.
Fig. 5: Removing the right plastic link
4.4 Terminal pin assignments
For each solar system that can be selected at the controller, the external components
(pumps, valves, temperature sensors) must be connected to particular terminals. The
following table provides information on this:
• Graphic and number of the solar system on the controller display. The graphic is only
intended to provide an overview and is not a technical drawing.
• Terminal pin assignments of the connected components
Display Legend Terminal layout
No system
Note
No System is used when only the functions are used. When No
system is selected then all inputs and outputs are freely available
for use by the functions. More information on this is provided in
section 10, p. 24.
1 storage tank, 1 collector array
T1
T2
R1
T1: Collector array sensor
T2: Lower storage tank sensor
R1: Solar circuit pump
1,
2,
R1, N, PE (0-10 R1,
1)
)
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Display Legend Terminal layout
1 swimming pool, 1 collector array
R1
T1
T2
T1: Collector array sensor
T2: Swimming pool sensor
R1: Solar circuit pump
1,
2,
R1, N, PE (0-10 R1,
1)
)
Tab. 1: Terminal pin assignments of the solar power systems
1)
Terminal pin assignments for 0–10 V-controlled high-efficiency pumps: The power supply must
be connected to output R1 (N, PE), the control cable for the pump electronics must be connected to 0-10
R1 and .
5 Commissioning the device for the first time
Danger
Risk of death by electrocution! Be sure to perform all the measures listed in section 4
before starting the first commissioning.
Notes
• After commissioning the controller for the first time, it is configured in such a man-
ner that it can be used in most applications without changes.
• After completing the first commissioning, later recommissioning is not necessary.
• The following steps must also be performed after the device has been reset to the
factory settings.
Overview
Time
System
Pump R1
Type / minimum speed
Functions
ESC /
ESC /
ESC /
Operation mode Off is
switched on.
ESC /
OK
SET
The first time the controller is switched on, the following settings are made via a guided configuration process
(Fig. left):
• Time
• System (hydraulic variant)
• Type (Standard/high-efficiency pump) and minimum
speed of the connected pumps (not System 0.1)
• Functions
Values can be changed later within the guided configuration process. The following applies:
• /ESC/ navigate blockwise forwards and back-
wards
(Fig. left: = forwards; ESC/ = back).
• Navigation (with /ESC/) is always possible after
completion of a block.
• Later modification of a block is initiated using the
SET button.
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Commission the controller for the first time as follows:
Setting the time
1. Apply power to the controller.
– The time 12:00 is displayed.
– 12 flashes (Fig. left).
– Backlighting is red.
2. Press to set the hours.
3. Press SET. The minute flashes.
4. Press to set the minutes.
5. Press SET. The set time is displayed.
Selecting a system
6. Press . System 1.1 is displayed, 1.1 flashes (Fig. left).
7. Press to select a different system.
8. Press SET.
If System 0.1 was selected in step 7, then continue with
step 18.
Setting pump 1 (output R1)
9. Press . AC and flash (example in Fig. left).
10.
Notice
Standard pump: Select AC!
High-efficiency pump: Select HE!
Press to set the type of pump 1.
11. Press SET.
12.
Notice
Pay attention to the pump characteristics when selecting HE
(high-efficiency pump).
Only if HE was selected in step 10:
Press to set the characteristics of the high-efficiency
pump; see Tab. 2 and Fig. 6 on p. 14.
13. Press SET:
– If bA or bb was selected in step 12, SC is displayed; off,
and
flash (example in Fig. left; SC = Speed control).
– If C was selected in step 12, then continue with step 18.
14. Press to switch on the speed control if necessary (on flashes).
15. Press SET.
If off was selected in step 14. then proceed with step 18.
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16. min, value %, and flash.
Press to set the minimum speed of pump 1 in %.
17. Press SET.
18. Press . F: is displayed.
Set the functions (necessary for System 0.1, or as required for other systems. The functions can also
be set at a later date.)
19. Press SET to set the functions. F:01 (function number) flashes
(example in Fig. left).
or
Press to skip the setting of the functions; Ok flashes. Continue with step 28.
20. Press to select a different function; Function descriptions
in section 10.3.
21. Press SET. oFF is displayed.
22. Press SET. oFF flashes.
23. Press . on flashes.
24. Press SET. The function is activated.
25. Set the characteristics (see section 10.1, p. 25).
26. Press ESC.
27. Press . Ok flashes.
Finishing Initial commissioning
28. Press SET to finish the initial commissioning. The controller
switches to the operating mode Off (example in Fig. left).
or
Press /ESC to display the previous settings and correct them
if necessary.
Set the operating mode (off, manual, automatic)
29. Remove the front panel (Fig. left and section 4.1.1).
30.
Notice
Danger of pump damage if run dry. Only switch the system to
Manual or Automatic mode when the system is filled.
Press and hold the mode button (arrow in Fig. left) for
2 seconds to change the operating mode; more information on
this is provided in section 8.
31. Mount the front panel. The controller is now ready for operation.
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Characteristics of high-efficiency pumps
Display Pump type Characteristic curve
bA
High-efficiency pump with a 0–10 V
profile having a rising characteristic
curve (Fig. 6)
0 V: pump off
10 V: pump at maximum speed
bb
High-efficiency pump with a 0–10 V
profile having a falling characteristic
curve (Fig. 6)
0 V: pump at maximum speed
10 V: pump off
C
Pressure-controlled high-efficiency
pump
–
(no control cable; switched on/off via
the supply voltage)
Tab. 2: Characteristics of high-efficiency pumps
U/V
RPM
U/V
RPM
Fig. 6: Characteristics of high-efficiency pumps with a 0–10 V profile having a rising characteristic
curve (bA, left) and a falling characteristic curve (bb, right)
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6 Structure
6.1 Casing
11
13
2
16
15
14
ESC
SET
No. Element
see
section
Mode button (under
front panel)
7.1
8
, SET, ESC, operating
buttons
7.1
Display 6.2
Front panel 4.1
Terminal cover 4.3.1
1)
Terminal cover fastening
screw
–
1)
Section 4.3.1 describes the terminals under the
terminal cover.
Fig. 7: Front view of the controller
6.2 Display
6.2.1 Overview
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~
~
~
~
max
min
max
T
T
T
TTV
T
T
T
S
yst
F
uncPara
SET
h
Interv.
min
max
on
off
T
4
1
3
2
Fig. 8: Overview of the display areas (all elements visible)
System graphics
Settings menu
Pictograms for functions
Operational and setting values
The display areas are described below.
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