Please read the following information carefully before
installing and operating the controller. In this way damage
to the solar system caused by wrong installation will be
avoided. Please make sure that the mounting is adapted to
the characteristics of the building, that the local regulations
are respected and is conform with the technical rules.
Please pay attention to the following safety advice in order
to avoid danger and damage to people and property.
6 Functions and options ..................................... 75
6.1 Status level .............................................................. 75
3 x screw and wall plug
8 x strain relief and screw
Additionally included in the full kit:
2 x FKP6 sensor
2 x FRP6 sensor
Note:
For more information about accessories, see
p. 101.
Note:
The SD card is not included with the controller
Technical data
Housing:
plastic, PC-ABS and PMMA
Protection type: IP 20 / EN 60 529
Protection class: I
Ambient temp.: 32 ... 104 °F
Dimensions: 204 x 170 x 47 mm
Mounting: wall mounting, also suitable for mounting into
patch panels
Display: System-Monitoring-Display for system visuali-
zation, 16-segment display, 7-segment display, 8 symbols,
control lamp (directional pad) and background illumination
Operation: 7 push buttons at the front of the housing
Functions: System controller for solar and heating sys-
tems. Functions such as: DT control, pump speed control,
Inputs:
5 inputs for Pt1000 temperature sensors, inputs for 1
Grundfos Direct Sensor™ VFS and 1 Grundfos Direct
Sensor™ RPS, 1 Impulse input V40
The controller is supplied with power via a power supply
cable. The power supply of the device must be 100 ... 240V~
(50 ... 60 Hz).
The controller is equipped with 4 relays in total to which
loads such as a pump, a valve, etc. can be connected:
• Relays R1 ... R3 are semiconductor relays, designed for
pump speed control
Conductor R1... R3
Note:
Connecting the device to the power supply must
always be the last step of the installation!
Neutral conductor N
Ground terminal
• Relay 4 is a standard relay
Conductor R4
Neutral conductor N
Ground terminal
Depending on the product version, power supply cable and
sensor cables are already connected to the device. If that is
not the case, please proceed as follows:
Connect the temperature sensors (S1 to S5) to the
corresponding terminals with either polarity:
S1 = sensor 1 (collector sensor )
S2 = sensor 2 (e. g. tank sensor bottom)
S3 = sensor 3 (e. g. tank sensor top)
S4 = sensor 4 (e. g. tank sensor tank 2)
Note:
The connection depends on the system selected,
see chap. 2.6. “System layouts”
S5 = sensor 5 (e. g. collector sensor collector 2)
Connect the Grundfos sensors to the VFS and RPS inputs.
A V40owmeter can be connected to the terminals V40
and GND (either polarity).
The terminals marked “PWM” are control outputs for a
WARNING!Electric shock!
L' is a fused contact permanently
carrying voltage
Î Always disconnect the control-
ler from power supply before
opening the housing!
high-efciency pump (PWM1 is allocated to R1 and PWM2
is allocated to R2).
The power supply connection is at the terminals:
Neutral conductor N
Conductor L
Conductor L' (L' is not connected with the power supply
cable. L' is a fused contact permanently carrying voltage)
Note:
Ground terminal
For more details about the initial commissioning
procedure, see chap. 5, page 73.
The controller is equipped with the VBus® for data transfer
with and energy supply to external modules. The connection is carried out at the two terminals marked “VBus” and
GND (any polarity). One or more VBus® modules can be
connected via this data bus, such as:
• GA3 Large display module / Smart Display SD3
• AM1 Alarm module
• DL2 Datalogger
Furthermore, the controller can be connected to a PC
via the VBus
included with the SOM 9s). With the ServiceCenter Software (RSC), measured values can be read, processed and
visualized. The software allows easier function control and
adjustment of the system.
®
/USB or VBus®/LAN interface adapter (not
Note:
For more information about accessories, see
p. 101.
2.4 SD card slot
The controller is equipped with an SD card slot for storing
system data onto an SD card. The values can be opened and
visualized, e. g. in a spreadsheet programme.
Note:
Do not use an SD-HC card!
A standard SD card is not included with the SOM 9s.
For more information about using an SD card, see chap. 6.2
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor S1 and tank sensor S2. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
S1
temperature difference, the pump (R1) will be switched on
and the tank will be loaded until the switch-off temperature
difference or the maximum tank temperature is reached.
DT O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference78
DT F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference78
DT S20 °RSet temperature difference78
RIS4 °RRise78
S MAX140 °FTank maximum limitation78
SMAXS2Sensor tank max79
COL >Collector
CEM270 °FCollector emergency temperature 80
OCCO**OFFOption collector cooling80
System 2
Solar system with 2 tanks and heat exchange
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor S1 and tank sensor S2. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference, the pump (R1) will be switched on
and the tank will be loaded until the switch-off temperature
difference or the maximum tank temperature is reached.
Heat exchange between S3 and S4 is possible.
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TST1BTemperature tank 1 bottom
S3TST1TTemperature tank 1 top
S4TST2BTemperature tank 2 top
S5Optional sensor for measurement
VFS
RPS
DT O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference78
DT F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference78
DT S20 °RSet temperature difference78
RIS4 °RRise78
S MAX140 °FTank maximum limitation79
SMAXS2Sensor tank max79
COL >Collector
CEM270 °FCollector emergency temperature 80
OCCO**OFFOption collector cooling80
System 3
Solar system with 1 tank and backup heating
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor S1 and tank sensor S2. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference, the pump (R1) will be switched on
and the tank will be loaded until the switch-off temperature
difference or the maximum tank temperature is reached.
Domestic hot water backup heating (R4) can be carried out
with a thermostat function (S3). If the value at S3 reaches
the switch-on temperature for the backup heating, the relay
is energized. If the value exceeds the switch-off temperature
for the backup heating, the relay is switched off again.
R1
VFS
RPS
Te mp. Sensor
Pt1000
S1
S2
S3
S1
S4
S5
GND
outin
PWM 1
PWM 2
L
V40
VBus
S3
R4
R4
L'
R1
R3
R2
N
S2
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TSTBTemperature tank bottom
S3TSTTTemperature tank top
S4Optional sensor for measurement
S5
VFS
RPS
V40
AH O110 °FBackup heating switch-on temperature87
AH F120 °FBackup heating switch-off temperature87
t1O06:00Switch-on time 188
t1F22:00Switch-off time 188
t2O00:00Switch-on time 288
t2F00:00Switch-off time 288
t3O00:00Switch-on time 388
t3F00:00Switch-off time 388
System 4
Solar system with 1 tank and 3-port valve for vertical tank loading
The controller compares the temperature at sensor S1 to
the temperatures at sensors S2 and S3. If the measured
temperature differences are higher than the adjusted switchon temperature differences, the pump (R1) will be activated
and the corresponding tank zone will be loaded up to the
adjusted maximum temperature via the valve (R3). The priority logic effects prior loading of the upper zone of the tank.
Note: 3-port valve normally open - tank bottom
RelayDescription
R1Solar pump
R2/R4optional:
Thermal disinfection
Parallel relay
Heat dump
R33-port valve tank top/bottom
Change toDescriptionPage
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TSTBTemperature tank bottom
S3TSTTTemperature tank top
S4Optional sensor for measurement
S5
DT1O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 178
DT1F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 178
DT1S20 °RSet temperature difference 178
RIS14 °RRise 178
S1MAX140 °FTank maximum limitation 178
SMXS12Sensor tank max 179
LOAD2 >Loading 2
DT2O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 278
DT2F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 278
DT2S20 °RSet temperature difference 278
RIS24 °RRise 278
The controller compares the temperature at sensor S1 to
the temperatures at sensors S2 and S4. If the measured temperature differences are higher than the adjusted switch-on
temperature differences, the pump (R1) will be activated and
the corresponding tank will be loaded up to the adjusted
maximum temperature via the valve (R3). Tank 1 is loaded
with priority.
Note: 3-port valve normally open - tank 1 (S2)
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TST1BTemperature tank 1 bottom
S3Optional sensor for measurement
S4TST2BTemperature tank 2 bottom
S5Optional sensor for measurement
VFS
RPS
V40
The controller compares the temperature at sensor S1 to
the temperatures at sensors S2 and S4. If the measured
temperature differences are higher than the adjusted switchon temperature differences, the pump (R1 and R2) will be
activated and the corresponding tank will be loaded up to
the adjusted maximum temperature at most.
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TST1BTemperature tank 1 bottom
S3Optional sensor for measurement
S4TST2BTemperature tank 2 bottom
S5Optional sensor for measurement
VFS
DesignationDescription
purposes or options
purposes or options
RelayDescription
R1Solar pump tank 1
R2Solar pump tank 2
DT1O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 178
DT1F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 178
DT1S20 °RSet temperature difference 178
RIS14 °RRise 178
S1MAX140 °FTank maximum limitation 178
SMXS12Sensor tank max 179
LOAD2 >Loading 2
DT2O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 278
DT2F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 278
DT2S20 °RSet temperature difference 278
CFR O40 °FAntifreeze temperature collector on82
CFR F42 °FAntifreeze temperature collector off82
FRPST 1Antifreeze tank selection82
LLOGI >Loading logic
PRIOPriority logic82
PRIO1Priority logic82
OSTSOFFTank set option83
TST1120 °FSet tank temperature tank 183
TST2120 °FSet tank temperature tank 283
OSEOFFSpread function option83
The controller compares the temperatures at the collector
sensors S1 and S5 to the tank temperature at sensor S2.
If one of the measured temperature differences is higher
than the adjusted switch-on temperature differences, the
corresponding pump (R1, R2) will be activated and the tank
will be loaded.
S1
S5
R2R1
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOL1Temperature collector 1
S2TSTBTemperature tank bottom
S3Optional sensor for measurement
S4
S5TCOL2Temperature collector 2
VFSOptional sensor for measurement
RPS
V40
DT O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 78
DT F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 78
DT1S20 °RSet temperature difference78
RIS4 °RRise 78
S MAX140 °FTank maximum limitation 78
SMAXS2Sensor tank max 79
COL 1 >Collector 1
CEM1270 °FCollector emergency temperature 1 80
OCCO1**OFFOption collector cooling 180
System 8
Solar system with 1 tank and backup heating with solid fuel boiler
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor S1 and tank sensor S2. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference, the pump (R1) will be switched on
and the tank will be loaded until the switch-off temperature
difference or the maximum tank temperature is reached.
With another temperature differential function (S4/S3),
backup heating of the tank can be carried out with a solid
fuel boiler (R3).
R1
VFS
RPS
Te mp. Sensor
Pt1000
S1
S2
S3
S1
S4
S5
GND
outin
PWM 1
PWM 2
L
V40
VBus
R4
L'
R1
R3
R2
N
S4
S3
R3
S2
Sensor/Ter-
DesignationDescription
minal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TSTBTemperature tank bottom
S3TSTTTemperature tank top
S4TSFBTemperature solid fuel boiler
S5Optional sensor for measurement
VFS
DT O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 78
DT F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 78
DT S20 °RSet temperature difference78
RIS 4 °RRise 78
S MAX140 °FTank maximum limitation 78
SMAXS2Sensor tank max 79
COL >Collector
CEM270 °FCollector emergency temperature 80
OCCO**OFFOption collector cooling80
System 9
Solar system with 1 tank and heating circuit return preheating
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor S1 and tank sensor S2. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference, the pump (R1) will be switched on
and the tank will be loaded until the switch-off temperature
difference or the maximum tank temperature is reached.
With another temperature differential function (S3/S4)
heating circuit return preheating (heating circuit backup) is
possible via a valve (R2).
R1
VFS
RPS
Te mp. Sensor
Pt1000
S1
S2
S3
S1
S4
S5
GND
outin
PWM 1
PWM 2
L
V40
VBus
R4
L'
R3
R2
R1
N
S3
S4
S2
R2
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TSTBTemperature tank bottom
S3TSTRTemp. tank return preheating
S4TRETTemperature - return
S5Optional sensor for measurement
VFS
DT O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 78
DT F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 78
DT S20 °RSet temperature difference78
RIS4 °RRise 78
S MAX140 °FTank maximum limitation 78
SMAXS2Sensor tank max 79
COL >Collector
CEM270 °FCollector emergency temperature 80
OCCO**OFFOption collector cooling80
The controller calculates the temperature difference between collector sensor S1 and tank sensor S2. If the difference is larger than or identical to the adjusted switch-on
temperature difference, the pump (R1) will be switched on
and the tank will be loaded until the switch-off temperature
difference or the maximum tank temperature is reached.
With another temperature differential function (S3/S4)
heating circuit backup (heating circuit return preheating) is
possible via a valve (R2). With a thermostat function (S3)
domestic hot water backup heating (R4) can be carried out.
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TSTBTemperature tank bottom
S3TSTT/TSTR Temperature tank top/
S4TRETTemperature - return
S5Optional sensor for measurement
VFS
AH O110 °FBackup heating switch-on temperature87
AH F120 °FBackup heating switch-off temperature87
t1O06:00Switch-on time 188
t1F22:00Switch-off time 188
t2O00:00Switch-on time 288
t2F00:00Switch-off time 288
t3O00:00Switch-on time 388
t3F00:00Switch-off time 388
System 11
Solar system with vertical tank loading and heat exchange control
The controller compares the temperature at sensor S1 to
the temperatures at sensors S2 and S3. If the measured
temperature differences are higher than the adjusted switchon temperature differences, the pump (R1) will be activated
and the corresponding tank zone will be loaded up to the
adjusted maximum temperature via the valve (R3).
The priority logic effects prior loading of the upper zone
of the tank.
Heat exchange control to an existent tank via an additional
pump (R2) can be carried out with another temperature
differential function (S3 heat source/S4 heat sink).
Te mp.Sensor
S1
Pt1000
S2
VFS
RPS
S1
R3
R1
Note: 3-port valve normally open - tank bottom
outin
L
S3
S4
S5
PWM 1
PWM 2
V40
GND
VBus
R4
L'
R1
R3
R2
N
S3
R2
S4
S2
Sensor/Terminal
S1TCOLTemperature collector
S2TST1BTemperature tank 1 bottom
S3TSTTTemperature tank 1 top
S4TST2BTemperature tank 2 bottom
S5Optional sensor for measurement
VFS
DT1O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 178
DT1F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 178
DT1S20 °RSet temperature difference 178
RIS14 °RRise 178
S1MAX140 °FTank maximum limitation 178
SMXS12Sensor tank max 179
LOAD2 >Loading 2
DT2O12 °RSwitch-on temperature difference 278
DT2F8 °RSwitch-off temperature difference 278
DT2S20 °RSet temperature difference 278
RIS24 °RRise 278