Please read the following information carefully before
installing and operating the controller. When configuring the
controller please change the default settings as illustrated
in section 4.2. This will avoid damage to the solar system
by common problems such as overheating. Installing the
controller using the default settings without making
any adjustments to the configuration parameters
is likely to result in an overheating condition of the
solar system at some point. Please also note that
changing the system scheme (Arr 1 - 9) will reset all
settings to the defaults. Please ensure that the mounting
is in accordance to local, state and federal regulations.
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Important notice:
Your own calculations and plans under consideration of
the current norms and DIN-directions should primarily
be basis for your projects. We don´t offer a guarantee
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1 x spare fuse T4A
2 x screws and dowels
4 x strain relief and screws
Additionally enclosed in the full kit:
4 x sensor FKP6
Technical data
Housing:
plastic, PC-ABS and PMMA
Protection type: IP 20 / DIN 40050
Ambient temp.: 32 ... 104 °F
Size: 172 x 110 x 46 mm
Mounting: wall mounting, mounting
into patch-panels is possible
Display: System screen for system visualisation, 16-segment display,
7-segment display, 8 symbols for system
status and operating control lamp
Operation: by 3 pushbuttons in the
front of the housing
Functions: Differential temperature
controller with optional add-on system
functions. Func ti on con trol according
to BAW-standards, operating hours
counter for solar pump, tube collector
special function, thermostat function
and heat quantity balancing.
Warning!
Switch-off power supply before
opening the housing.
The unit is designed for indoor installation only. It is not
suitable for installation in hazardous locations and should not
be sited near to any electromagnetic field. The controller
must installed in accordance with all electrical regulations.
These regulations vary from region to region. Please contact
the appropriate agency in your area if unclear on this.
Wall Mounting Instructions
1. Unscrew the cross-recessed screw of the cover and
remove it from the housing.
2. Mark the upper fastening point on the wall and mount
the enclosed dowel and screw.
3. Hang up the housing at the upper fastening point and
mark the lower fastening point on the wall. The distance
between the 2 mounting holes is 130 mm.
4. Fasten the housing at its lower point..
1.2 Electrical connection
fixing
fuse
®
VBus
ground clamp
consumer clampsSensor clamp
net clamps
Dangerous voltage on contact!
Electrostatic discharge can lead to damages of electronic components!
The power supply to the controller must only be made by
an external power supply switch and the line voltage must
be 120 VAC (50/60 Hz). Flexible lines are to be fixed at the
housing by enclosed strain relief supports and screws.
The controller is equipped with 2 standard relays, to which
the consumers (pumps, valves etc.) can be connected:
The controller comes with a VBus® for data communication
and energy supply of external modules. The connection
is effected with optional polarity at the clamps marked
with„VBus®. Via this data bus you can install one or more
VBus® modules.
• Energy Production Measurement Module WMZ-M1
• Large Display GA3
• Data Logger, DL1
• Data Teleindication, DFA2
The controller can also be connected to a PC with the
help of a RS-COM adapter. With the Service Center
Software (RCS) the controller parameters can be changed,
measurements can be read out, processed and visualised.
The software enables an easy function control and
adjustment of the system.
1.2.2 Allocation of Clamps for System 1Standard Solar System with 1 tank, 1 pump and 2
Arr 1
R1
S4 / TRF
S1
sensors. Sensor S4 / TRF can optionally be used for Energy
Production Measurement.
SolarSystemwith HeatExchangewith an existing
tank. With 1 tank, 4 sensors and 2 pumps.
Tank 2
S4
SymbolSpecification
S1Collector Sensor
R2
S2Lower Tank Sensor
S3Upper Tank Sensor
S4Tank 2 Sensor
R1Solar Pump
R2Pump for Heat Exchange
1.2.4 Allocation of Clamps for System 3SolarSystemwithAfter-Heatingwith 1 tank, 3 sensors
and after-heating thermostatic control options. Sensor
S4/TRF can optionally be used for Energy Production
Measurement.
Arr 3
S1
R1
S4 / TRF
S2
S3
R2
SymbolSpecification
S1Collector Sensor
S2Lower Tank Sensor
S3Upper Tank Sensor
Solar System with Layered Tank Charge with 1 tank,
3 sensors, 1 solar pump and a 3-way-valve for layered tank
charge. Sensor S4 / TRF can optionally be used for heat
quantity balancing.
SymbolSpecification
S1Collector Sensor
S2Lower Tank Sensor
S3Upper Tank Sensor
S4 / TRFSensor for Energy
Production Measurement
(Optional)
R1Solar Pump
1.2.6 Allocation of clamps for system 5
Arr 5
S1
R2
R1
Tank 1Tank 2
S2S3
S4 / TRF
2Tank SolarSystemwithValveLogic: with 2 tanks,
3 sensors, 1 solar pump and 1 3-way-valve. Sensor S4/
TR F can optionally b e used fo r Ener gy Produc tion
Measurement
1.2.7Allocation of Clamps for System 7Solar System with East-West Collectors, 1 tank,
3 sensors and 2 solar pumps. This system is appropriate
for any system with multiple collector banks with differing
output power.
The controller is operated by the 3 keys below the display.
To enter the configuration mode toggle through the display
parameters by pressing and releasing key 1 until this no
longer causes the display to change. At this point press and
hold key 1 until the configuration parameters are displayed
(about 5 seconds), then quickly release the key to avoid toggling to the end of the parameter list. The first parameter in
the list is DT O. To change the setting of a given parameter,
follow the steps below.
1. Toggle to the parameter using keys 1 and/or 2. The
abbreviation for the parameter is displayed on the right
side of the screen, with the setting directly below, and the
set icon solid (not blinking) on the extreme right.
2. Press key 3. The set icon begins blinking signifying that
the parameter may now be adjusted.
3. Quickly use keys 1 and/or 2 to change the setting to
that which is required.
4. Press key 3 again. The set icon stops blinking signifying
that the new value has been stored.
The system display consists of an indication channel, a tool
bar, and the system screen. These are detailed below.
Monitoring-Display
2.2.1 Indication Channel
Indication channel
2.2.2 Tool bar
Toolbar only illustrated above
The indication channel consists of two lines. The upper
line is an alphanumeric 16-segment display, in which an
abbreviation of the current setting or reading is shown. In
the lower 7-segment display, the value of said reading or
setting is shown.
The additional symbols of the tool bar indicate the current
system status.
Symbolstandardblinking
relay 1 active
relay 2 active
maximum tank limitation
active / maximum tank
temperature exceeded
antifreeze- function activated
+
+
collector cooling function or
reccoling function active
collector minimum limitation
or antifreeze function active
collector security shutdown or
tank securtiy shutdown active
The system screen (active system scheme) shows the
schemes selected on the controller. It consists of several
system component symbols, which are - depending on the
current status of the system - either flashing, permanently
shown or hidden.
Collector 1
Valve
Pumps
Sensors
Tank heat-exchanger
Collectors
with collector sensor
Tanks 1 and 2
with heat-exchanger
Collector 2
Tank
upper sensor tank
Heating circuit
Valve
Sensor
Additional symbol for
operation of the burner
Tank 2 or afterheating (with
an additional symbol)
Temperature sensor
Heatingcircuit
Pump
3-way-valve
The flow direction or the
current breaking capacity
is always shown.
Afterheating
with burner symbol
2.3 Blinkingcodes
2.3.1 System screen blinking codes
• Pumps are blinking during starting phase
• Sensors are blinking when their value is being displayed in
the indication channel.
• Sensors are quickly blinking in case of sensor defect.
Burner symbol is blinking if after-heating is activated•
2.3.2LEDblinkingcodes
Constantly green: Normal operation
Red/green blinking: Power-up phase
Manual operation
Red blinking: Sensor defect
Corresponding channel is available if the appropriate option
is activated.
Please note:
S3 and S4 are only indicated in case of sensors connected
Corresponding channel is only available if the option Energy
Production Measurement is activated (OHQM).
Corresponding channel is only available if the option Energy
Production Measurement is deactivated (OHQM).
MEDT
The channel antifreeze content (MED%) is only shown
if the antifreeze is not water or Tyfocor LS / G-LS (MEDT0or 3).Adjustments concerning the antifreeze
content will only make sense if the antifreeze is used in the
solar circuit.
Channnel
COLxxxxxxxxTemperature collector 115
COL 1xTemperature collector 115
TSTxxTemperature tank 115
TSTUxxxxTemperature tank 1 below15
TST1xxxTemperature tank 1 below15
TSTOxxxxxTemperature tank 1 at the top15
TST2xxxTemperature tank 2 below15
TFSBxTemperature solid hot fuel boiler15
TRETxTemperature heating circuit15
COL2xTemperature collector 215
S3xTemperature sensor 315
TRF
S4
hPxxxxOperating hours relay 116
h P1xxxxxOperating hours relay 116
h P2xxxxxOperating hours relay 216
kWh
MWh
timexTime15
Arr1-9System12
DT OxxxxxxSwitch-on temperature diff17
DT1OxxxSwitch-on temperature diff 117
DT FxxxxxxSwitch-off temperature diff 117
DT1FxxxSwitch-off temperature difference17
S MXxxxxxxMaximum temperature tank 117
S1 MXxxxMaximum temperature tank 117
DT2OxxxSwitch-on temperature difference 217
DT2FxxxSwitch-off temperature difference 217
S2MXxxxMaximum temperature tank 217
EMxxxxxxxxemergency temperature collector 118
EM1xemergency temperature collector 118
t1 onxSwitch on time 1 thermostat20
t1 offxSwitch off time 1 thermostat20
t2 onxSwitch on time 2 thermostat20
t2 offxSwitch off time 2 thermostat20
t3 onxSwitch on time 3 thermostat20
t3 offxSwitch off time 3 thermostat20
HND1xxxxxxxxxmanual operation relay 120
HND2xxxxxxxxxmanual operation relay 220
LANGxxxxxxxxxLanguage20
UNITxxxxxxxxxChange over °FAH / °CEL20
PROGXX.XXprogram number
• COL : collector temperature (1-collector-system)
• COL1 : collector 1 temperature
• COL2 : collector 2 temperature
Shows the current tank temperature.
• TST : tank temperature (1-tank-system)
• TSTL : tank temperature, lower
• TSTU : tank temperature, upper
• TST1 : tank 1 temperature
• TST2 : tank 2 temperature
Shows the current temperature of the corresponding additional sensor (without control function).
• S3 : sensor 3 temperature
• S4 : sensor 4 temperature
Please note:
S3 and S4 are only shown if the temperature sensors are
connected.
4.1.4 Other Temperatures
TFSB,TRET,TRF:
O t h e r M e a s u r e d
Temperatures
Display range: -40 →+480 °F
4.1.5 Time
Shows the current temperature of the corresponding
sensor.
• TFSB : solid fuel boiler temperature
• TRET : heating reverse raising temperature
• TRF : return flow temperature
This channel stores and displays the current time in 24
hour format. To change the stored time, press the key 3 for
2 seconds. This causes the icon to blink and the hour
may be adjusted using keys 1 and 2. To adjust the minutes
press key 3 again. The icon continues to blink, but keys
1 and 2 now cause the minutes to change. Pressing key 3
again causes the displayed value to be stored.
OHQM: Energy Production
Measurement. Adjustment
range: OFF/ON
Factory setting: OFF
FMAX:
Volumetric flow rate in l/min
Adjustment range 0 - 20
in steps of 0.1
Factory setting 6.0
The operating hours counter adds up the solar operating
hours of the respective relay (h P / h P1 / hP2). The total
amount of hours which the relay has been active is shown
on the display.
The operating hours total can be reset. As soon as the operating hours channel is selected, the symbol is displayed
solid. To reset the operating hours press and hold the middle
key (key 3) for approximately 5 seconds. The set symbol
blinks. Press key 3 again and the operating hours counter
is reset to 0.
In order to interrupt the RESET-procedure, don’t press
any button for about 5 seconds. The controller returns
automatically into the display mode.
A measurement of the system’s energy production is possible in conjunction with a flowmeter and an additional
sensor which measures the heat exchanger’s return temperature. Activate this option by changing the value of
OHQMto “on”.
Adjust this setting to the maximum flow rate of the system
in liters per minute. This is necessary in order to calculate
the system‘s actual energy output. Some controllers have
an additional parameter, FMXG, which is the flow rate in
gallons per minute.
MEDT: Type of antifreeze
Adjustment range 0 - 3
Factory setting 1
MED%: Concentration of
antifreeze in (Vol-) %
MED% is blinded out by
MEDT 0 and 3.
Adjustment range 20 - 70
Factory setting 45
kWh/MWh:Energy production in kWh / MWh
Display channel
Type of antifreeze:
0 : water
1 : propylene glycol
2 : ethylene glycol
3 : Tyfocor® LS / G-LS
The energy produced by the system is measured by the
calculation of the volume of heat exchanger fluid moved
through the system and a comparison of the temperature
of the fluid leaving the collector (S1) with that of the fluid
exiting the storage tank‘s heat exchanger (S4). It is shown
in kWh in one channel and MWh in another.
The total energy produced can be reset. As soon as one of
the display channels of the heat quantity is selected, the sym-
bol is displayed solid. To reset the total energy produced
press and hold the middle key (key 3) for approximately 5
seconds. The set symbol blinks. Press key 3 again and the
total energy produced is reset to 0..
In order to interrupt the RESET-procedure, no button
should be pressed for about 5 seconds. The controller returns automatically into indication mode.
Switch-on temperature
differential
Adjustment range
2.0 - 40.0 °F
Factory setting 12.0
DTF/ DT1F/ DT2F/DT3F:
Switch-off temperature
differential
Adjustment range
1.0 - 38.0 °F
Factory setting 8.0 °F
Please note: Switch-on temperature difference DT O must
be at least 2 °F higher than the switch-off tempe raturedifference DT F.
4.1.9MaximumTankTemperature
Primarily the controller works in the same way as a standard
differential controller. If the switch-on difference (DTO/ DT1O/DT2O/DT3O) is sensed, the pump is activated.
If the adjusted switch-off temperature is measured (DTF/
DT1F/DT2F/DT3F), the controller switches-off.
SMX/ S1MX/S2MX:
Maximum storage tank temp.
Adjustment range: 40 - 205 °F
Factory setting 140 °F
4.1.10 ∆T-controller (solid fuel boiler and heat exchange)
If the adjusted maximum temperature is exceeded, a further
loading of the store is stopped so that a damaging overheating
can be avoided. If the maximum store temperature is
exceeded, the symbol is displayed.
Please note: The controller is equipped with a securityswitch-off of the storage tank, which will not allow further
loading of the tank if it reaches 205 °F.
The Maximum Temperature Limitation regulates the
temperatures at which the second differential switch-on
temperature (DT3O) will operate. This feature is only
available if Arr 2 or Arr 8 is selected (for solid fuel boilers
or heat exchange regulation).
If the relavent sensor measures a temperature greater than
MX3O, relay 2 is disabled. Relay 2 will not be enabled
again until a temperature less than MX3F is reached.
Reference sensor:
S3 by Arr 8 (TSTU)
S4 by Arr 2 (TST2)
The Minimum Temperature Limitation also works in
co njunction with the second di ffe rential swi tch-on
temperature (DT3O). If the relavent sensor measures
a temperature less than MN3O, relay 2 will be disabled.
Relay 2 will not be enabled again until a temperature greater
than MN3F is measured. by the relavent sensor. Reference sensor:
S4 by Arr 8 (TFSB)
S3 by Arr 2 (TSTU)
Collector Emergency
Shutdown Temperature
Adjustment range
230 - 400 °F,
Factory setting 285 °F
4.1.12 SystemCoolingFunctions.
OCX/ OCX1/OCX2:
System Cooling
Adjustment range OFF/ON
Factory setting OFF
If the collector emergency shutdown temperature (EM/EM1/EM2) is reached, the solar pump (R1/R2) is deactivated
in order to avoid damaging the solar components. The default
setting is 285°F. If the system is in emergency shutdown
mode the symbol is flashing. The system will not exit this
mode until the temperature measured is 30°F lower than
the value of this setting.
The system cooling function is used to prevent the system‘s
heat exchanger fluid from overheating. This in turn prevents
the degradation of the fluid‘s corrosion inhibitors avoiding
damage to the system components. If the system cooling
function is activated the symbol is flashing.
CMX/ CMX1/CMX2:
Maximum Collector
Temperature
Adjustment range:
210 - 380 °F
Factory setting 250 °F
4.1.13 Minimum Collector Temperature Limit
OCN / OCN1 / OCN2:
Collector Minimum
Temperature Limitation
Adjustment range OFF/ON
CMN / CMN1 /CMN2:
Collector Minimum
Temperature
Adjustment range 50 - 195°F
Factory setting 50°F
If the maximum collector temperature (CMX/CMX1/
CMX2) is reached the maximum storage tank temperature
(SMX/S1MX/S2MX) is overridden and the system‘s
circulator pump is turned on, cooling the system‘s HX fluid
using the water in the storage tank. This will continue until
either the collector temperature is measured to be at least
9°F lower than the setting of “CMX/CMX1/CMX2”, the
tank reaches it’s 205°F security-switch-off temperature, or
the collector reaches its collector emergency shutdown
temperature. The last two instances should not occur if the
system is sized and configured properly.
The minimum collector temperature is a temperature which
must be exceeded in order for the solar pump (R1/R2) to
be switched-on. The minimum temperature setting is used to
avoid starting-up the solar pump (or solid fuel boiler charging
pumps) when the temperature of the heat exchanger fluid
is too low. If the minimum temperature feature is activated
the symbol is shown on the display (blinking).
4.1.14 AntifreezeFunction
OCF/ OCF1/OCF2:
Antifreeze Function
Adjustment range OFF/ON
Factory setting OFF
CFR/CFR1/CFR2:
Antifreeze Temperature
Adjustment range 15 - 50°F
Factory setting 40°F
The antifreeze function activates the loading circuit between
collector and tank if the antifreeze temperature is reached
in order to protect the heat exchanger fluid against freezing
or “thickening“. If the antifreeze temperature is exceeded
by 2°F, the loading circuit will be deactivated.
Please note:
As there is only a limited heat quantity of the tank available
for this function, the antifreeze function should only be used
in regions with few days of temperatures around freezing
point.
The above oscillating charge parameters are only available
in multi-tank or layered charge systems (Arr 4, 5 and
6). If Tank Priority is set to 0, the tanks which show a
temperature difference towards the collector are loaded in
numerical order (tank 1 or tank 2). Usually only one tank
is loaded at this point. For Arr= 5, 6 parallel loading is also
possible.
The controller checks the tanks regarding loading facilities
(switch-on difference). If the priority tank cannot be loaded,
the lower-ranking tank is checked. If the lower-ranking tank
can be charged this is effected by the so-called “oscilating
charge time” (tRUN).When the oscillating charge time is
over the loading is stopped. The controller regulates the
increase of the collector temperature. If it increases by the
collector rising temperature (∆T-Col 4°F, fixed software
value), the expired break time is again reset to zero and the
oscillating break time starts again. If the switch-on conditions
of the priority tank are not reached, the loading of the
lower-ranking tank is continued. If the priority switch has
reached its maximum temperature, the oscillating charge is
not effected.
This setting is designed to be used in conjunction with the
4.1.16 Recooling function
OREC:
Recooling Option
adjustment range
OFF / ON
Factory setting: OFF
4.1.17 Tube collector special function
O TC:
Tube Collector Function
Adjustment range:
OFF / ON
Factory setting: OFF
System Cooling Function, which overrides the maximum
store temperature (SMX,S1MX,S2MX) when used.
This function will cool the tank back down to its maximum
temperature when the collector temperature becomes
low enough to facilitate such. This prevents a cumulative
overheating condition if the cooling function needs to be
used multiple days in a row. In order to utilize this function
with tube collectors, a heat rejection loop (heat dump) is
necessary.
If the controller measures an increase of 4 °F compared to
the collector temperature which was last stored, the solar
pump is switched-on for about 30 seconds. After the solar
pump is deactivated the current collector temperature is
stored as new reference value. If the measured temperature
(new reference value) is again exceeded by 4 °F, the solar
pump again switches-on for 30 seconds. If the switch-on
differential is reached during any of these processes the
controller automatically switches over to solar charging.
If the collector temperature drops by 4 °F while the system
fluid is stagnant, the switch-on value for the special tube
collector function will be recalculated.
Thermostat
Switch-on Tem perature
Adjustment range 30 - 205°F
Factory setting 105°F
AHF:
Thermostat
Switch-off Tem pe rature
Adjustment range 30 - 205°F
Factory setting 115°F
use of surplus energy
The thermostat function is independent from the solar loop’s
differential switching temperatures and can be used either
to control a backup heating source such as a boiler, or to
send some of the tank’s excess thermal energy to a heating
loop or heat dump. Whis one it does is dependent upon the
settings AHOandAHF.
• If AHO< AHF
The thermostat function is used to add heat to the
tank using a back up heating source.
• If AHO > AHF
The thermostat function is used to remove the tank’s
excess thermal energy.
Symbol will be shown on the display if the second
relay output is activated.
In order to block the thermostat function for a certain time
span, there are 3 time frames t1, t2 and t3. If, for example,
the function should be activated only between 6:00 and
9:00, t1 E should be set to 6:00 and t1 A should be set for
9:00. If all of the thermostat time functions are set to 00:00,
the themostat function will be in continuous operation.
(factory setting).
For control and service work the operating mode of the
controller can be manually adjusted by selecting the adjustment value HAND, in which the following settings are
available.
• HND1/HND2
Operating mode
OFF : relay off (blinking) +
AUTO : relay in automatic operation
ON : relay on (blinking) +
The menu language can be adjusted in this channel.
• dE : German
• En : English
• It : Italian
• Fr : French
4.1.21 UnitsforTemperatureDisplay
UNIT:
Temperature Display Units
Adjustment range:
FAH, CEL
Factory setting: FAH
Below is a list of important settings which must be changed from their default value no matter what system
scheme (Arr. 1 - Arr. 9) is being used. Any time the system scheme is changed these values need to be
reset to the below values. If this is not done there is a very good chance that the system will overheat and
thus be in need of time consuming and possibly costly repairs.
Display
Code
EM
OCX
CMX
OREC
Below is a list of the recommended switch-on and switch-off settings for the controller. These options are
available on all 9 system schemes. These settings also need to be reset to the below values whenever the
system scheme (Arr. 1 - Arr. 9) is changed. Advanced users may want to set these differently depending on
the circumstances.
Parameter Name
and Reference
Collector Emergency
Shutdown Temperature
(p. 18)
System Cooling
Function (p. 18)
Maximum Collector
Temperature (p. 18)
Recooling Function
(p. 19)
RecommendedSettingandExplanation
(All temperatures in °F)
310° This prevents the HX fluid directly behind that in the
sensor well from causing the system to go into emergency
shutdown mode as soon as the cooling function is activated.
On Failure to change this option to ‘on’ will likely result in
overheating of the system at some point.
230° Having a relatively large ΔT between CMX and EM
prevents the HX fluid directly behind that in the sensor well
from causing the system to go into emergency shutdown mode
as soon as the cooling function is activated.
On This prevents a cumulative overheating of the system by
ensuring a relatively high Δt between the tank temperature and
and the security switch-off of the tank (205°).
Display
Code
DT O
DT F
Parameter Name
and Reference
Switch on Temperature
Difference (p. 17)
Switch off Temperature
Difference (p. 17)
RecommendedSettingandExplanation
(All temperatures in °F)
15° Setting this too low can cause the circulator to cycle on and
off too frequently.
5° Too high of a ΔT between DT O and DT F can cause the
circulator to switch on and off too frequently.
15° Setting this too low can cause the circulator to cycle on and
off too frequently.
5° Too high of a ΔT between DT O and DT F can cause the
circulator to switch on and off too frequently.
140° This will prevent the temperature at the top of the tank
from getting hot enough to cause the T & P valve to release.
This will also allow the cooling function to operate effectively.
310° This prevents the HX fluid directly behind that in the
sensor well from causing the system to go into emergency
shutdown mode as soon as the cooling function is activated.
On Failure to change this option to ‘on’ will likely result in
overheating of the system at some point.
230° Having a relatively large ΔT between CMX and EM
prevents the HX fluid directly behind that in the sensor well
from causing the system to go into emergency shutdown mode
as soon as the cooling function is activated.
Off The ΔT between DT O and DT F achieves the requisite
effect for most situations.
OCF
OREC
O TC
OHQM
HND1
LANG
UNIT
Please note that advanced users may desire to adjust certain parameters differently depending
on the circumstances. These suggested settings are merely a manner in which to congure the
unit that will avoid damage to the system from overheating. Installing the SOM 7 with the default
settings will likely result in an overheating condition of the solar system.
Antifreeze Option
(p. 18)
Recooling Function
(p. 19)
Tube Collector
Function (p. 19)
Energy Production
Measurement (p. 16)
Circulator Pump
Operating Mode (p. 20)
Language (p. 20)
Units for Temperature
Display (p. 20)
Off Unless the system is located in a region which rarely
experiences temperatures near freezing, and a very low glycol
to water percentage is being used.
On This prevents a cumulative overheating of the system by
ensuring a relatively high Δt between the tank temperature and
and the security switch-off of the tank (205°).
Off Unless the system is utilizing tube collectors.
Off Unless the installer has installed a sensor in position S4 and
wishes to utilize this function.
Auto This is the normal operating mode. The other two
modes are for testing, charging, etc.
En (English) For most applications in North America this is
appropriate, with some exceptions.
FAHFor most applications in North America this is
appropriate, but it is purely a matter of preference.
15° Setting this too low can cause the circulator to cycle on and
off too frequently.
5° Too high of a ΔT between DT O and DT F can cause the
circulator to switch on and off too frequently.
140° This will prevent the temperature at the top of the tank
from getting hot enough to cause the T & P valve to release.
This will also allow the cooling function to operate effectively.
310° This prevents the HX fluid directly behind that in the
sensor well from causing the system to go into emergency
shutdown mode as soon as the cooling function is activated.
On Failure to change this option to ‘on’ will likely result in
overheating of the system at some point.
230° Having a relatively large ΔT between CMX and EM
prevents the HX fluid directly behind that in the sensor well
from causing the system to go into emergency shutdown mode
as soon as the cooling function is activated.
Off The ΔT between DT O and DT F achieves the requisite
effect for most situations.
OCF
OREC
O TC
AH O
AH O
t1 0-t3 F
OHQM
HND1
Antifreeze Option
(p. 18)
Recooling Function
(p. 19)
Tube Collector
Function (p. 19)
Thermostat Switch-On
Temperature (p. 20)
Thermostat Switch-Off
Temperature (p. 20)
Thermostat Switching
Times (p. 20)
Energy Production
Measurement (p. 16)
Solar Pump Operating
Mode (p. 20)
Off Unless the system is located in a region which rarely
experiences temperatures near freezing, and a very low glycol
to water percentage is being used.
On This prevents a cumulative overheating of the system by
ensuring a relatively high Δt between the tank temperature and
and the security switch-off of the tank (205°).
Off Unless the system is utilizing tube collectors.
115 Or whatever temperature the user wants the boiler to
begin heating the tank water via the upper heat exchanger.
125 Or whatever temperature the user wants the boiler to
stop heating the tank water via the upper heat exchanger.
00:00 Unless there are certain times in the day when the boiler
loop should not switch on.
Off Unless the installer has installed a sensor in position S4 and
wishes to utilize this function.
Auto This is the normal operating mode. The other two
modes are for testing, charging, etc.
HND2
LANG
Boiler Loop Operating
Mode (p. 20)
Language (p. 20)
Auto This is the normal operating mode. The other two
modes are for testing, charging, etc.
En (English) For most applications in North America this is
appropriate, with some exceptions.
FAHFor most applications in North America this is
appropriate, but it is purely a matter of preference.
Please note that advanced users may desire to adjust certain parameters differently depending
on the circumstances. These suggested settings are merely a manner in which to congure the
unit that will avoid damage to the system from overheating. Installing the SOM 7 with the default
settings will likely result in an overheating condition of the solar system.
In order to interface the SOM 7 with the boiler control board of a typical boiler (which does
not heat up the boiler water unless a zone calls for heat) it is necessary to incorporate a
relay circuit. Below is a wiring diagram in which a commonly used single zone controller in
conjunction with a SOM 7 is controlling such a boiler.
Operating control lamp flashes red. The
symbol is displayed and the symbol is flashing.
The indication channel of the relevent sensor
displays 888.8 instead of the temperature.
SOM unit is sensing an open circuit condition.
Measure the resistance between the two terminals to which 1.
the relevent sensor is attached. If it measures infinite resistance continue to step 2. If it measures a resistance within
range of the above chart, call for service.
Disconnect the sensor wire from the terminals and measure 2.
the resistance between the two wires. If it still measures infinite resistance continue to step 3. If it measures a resistance
within range of the above chart, there is a problem with the
connection from the sensor wire to the terminal.
This problem lies either with the sensor or the wire/connec-3.
tions. In order to determine whether the problem lies with
the sensor itself, the sensor must be disconnected from any
extension wire and its resistance must be measured. If, when
the sensor is disconnected, the resistance is measured to be
within the values of the resistance chart the problem is with
the extension wire/connections.
Operating control lamp flashes red. The
symbol is displayed and the symbol is flashing.
The indication channel of the relevent sensor
displays -88.8 instead of the temperature.
Operating control lamp is off and screen is blank. SOM unit’s control board is not receiving power.
Collector is much hotter than the storage tank,
but the system’s circulator is not on.
SOM unit is sensing a short circuit condition.
Measure the resistance between the two terminals to which 1.
the relevant sensor is attached. If it measures a resistance
close to zero continue to step 2. If it measures a resistance
within range of the above chart, call for service.
Disconnect the sensor wire from the terminals and measure 2.
the resistance between the two wires. If it still measures a
resistance close to zero continue to step 3. If it measures a
resistance within range of the above chart, there is a problem
with the connection from the sensor wire to the terminal.
This problem lies either with the sensor or the wire/connec-3.
tions. In order to determine whether the problem lies with
the sensor itself, the sensor and its 4’ wire which was factory
installed must be disconnected from any extension wire and
its resistance must be measured. If, when the sensor is disconnected, the resistance is measured to be within the values of
the resistance chart the problem is with the extension wire/
connections.
HAZARDOUSVOLTAGEPRESENT!
Measure the voltage between terminals 19 and 20. If the volt-1.
age is close to the nominal voltage of 120 VAC, continue to
step 2. If the voltage is not correct, the problem lies with the
power supply to the unit.
Remove the unit’s can fuse and measure its resistance. If the 2.
resistance is close to zero, call for service. If infinite resistance
is measured, replace the fuse.
Compare the tank’s present temperature with its maximum 1.
setting (SMX). If the storage tank is within 4 degrees of this
setting the circulator pump will not turn on even if the switch
on temperature has been reached unless the System Cooling
Function (OCX) is turned on and the Maximum Collector
Temperature (CMX) has been reached.
Check to see if the 2. symbol is blinking. If this is the case the
system is in Emergency Shutdown Mode. Either the collector
sensor measured a temperature equal to or greater than the
Collector Emergency Shutdown Temperature (step 3), or the
store sensor measured a temperature of at least 205 °F (step
4).
If the system has reached the Collector Emergency Shut-3.
down Temperature, the controller’s configuration needs to be
checked. Is the cooling function (OCX) set to on? Is there
a sufficiently large ΔT between the Maximum Collector
Temperature (CMX) and the Collector Emergency Shutdown
Temperature (EM)? To get the system to exit emergency
shutdown mode the EM setting must be at least 30 °F greater
than the measured collector temperature.
If the storage tank has reached its emergency shutdown tem-4.
perature (205 °F), the circulator will not turn on unless the
store sensor measures a temperature of 201 °F or less. This
parameter is not adjustable.
LED is blinking red and green.Check the Circulator Pump Operating Mode, HNDx. This 1.
Tank temperature cools excessively overnight.Make sure that the check valve between the upper port of 1.
Circulator pump is running, collector is much
hotter than store, but the tank fails to heat up.
should be set to “auto”. If it is set to either “on” or “off” the
unit will flash red and green, the symbol will flash and the
symbol will be displayed.
If the unit is in its power up mode this condition is normal.2.
the lower heat exchanger and the output of the solar array is
installed and functioning properly.
Check all configuration settings (see section 4.2).2.
Make sure that all system components are properly insulated.3.
Make sure that the controller is actually powering the circula-1.
tor. Is the symbol displayed in the tool bar? If not, check all
configuration settings (see section 4.2). Otherwise continue to
step 2.
HAZARDOUSVOLTAGEPRESENT!
Check for 120 VAC between terminals 17 and 18. If the 2.
symbol is displayed and there is not 120 VAC between these
two terminals, call for service.
Check the system’s flow meter. Is the system getting the 3.
proper voumetric flow rate required by the collectors? If not,
try adjusting the system’s flow adjustment valve (if present).
If the system is getting no flow even though the circulator is 4.
running there is either an obstruction in the collector loop, or
there is air in the system. If the system recently experienced
an overheating condition, the problem is most likely the latter
and the system needs to be purged. There is also a possibility
that the circulator pump itself is defective.
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SOM 7 SI
6. Warranty
WARRANTY
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WARRANTY: STIEBEL ELTRON WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER THAT THE
SOM 7 CONTROLLER WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO
(2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. SHOULD THE PART(S) PROVE TO BE DEFECTIVE UNDER NORMAL USE
DURING THIS PERIOD, STIEBEL ELTRON, INC. WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DETECTIVE PART(S)
ONLY. STIEBEL ELTRON, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOR CHARGES TO REMOVE AND/OR REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART(S), OR ANY INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL EXPENSES.
SHOULD THE OWNER WISH TO RETURN THE SOM 7 CONTROLLER FOR REPAIR, THE OWNER MUST FIRST SECURE
WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM STIEBEL ELTRON, INC. THE OWNER SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF
OF PURCHASE DATE, AND TO PAY ALL TRANSPORTATION COSTS TO RETURN THE DEFECTIVE PART(S) OR SOM
7 CONTROLLER. WARRANTY IS VOID IF SOM 7 CONTROLLER HAS BEEN INSTALLED OR USED IMPROPERLY OR IF
DESIGN HAS BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY.
Stiebel Eltron, Inc.
17 West Street
USA - West Hatfield, MA 01088
Phone: (413) 247-3380
Fax: (413) 247-3369
info@stiebel-eltron-usa.com
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Comments:
The design and the specifications can be changed without advance notice.
The illustrations can differ from the production model.