Full Gauge Controls MICROSOL II plus User manual

Category
Thermostats
Type
User manual

Full Gauge Controls MICROSOL II plus is a differential temperature controller designed for solar heating systems. It automates the management of water temperature in thermal reservoirs and swimming pools, optimizing the use of solar energy.

  • It controls the water circulation pump based on the temperature difference between solar collectors and the reservoir or pool.
  • It features two solar backing outputs for electric, gas, or diesel heating or pool filtering.
  • Solar backing 1 can be scheduled with up to four daily events per day, and solar backing 2 can be configured to work in conjunction with the schedule.

Full Gauge Controls MICROSOL II plus is a differential temperature controller designed for solar heating systems. It automates the management of water temperature in thermal reservoirs and swimming pools, optimizing the use of solar energy.

  • It controls the water circulation pump based on the temperature difference between solar collectors and the reservoir or pool.
  • It features two solar backing outputs for electric, gas, or diesel heating or pool filtering.
  • Solar backing 1 can be scheduled with up to four daily events per day, and solar backing 2 can be configured to work in conjunction with the schedule.
DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROLLER FOR SOLAR HEATING
WITH TWO SOLAR BACKING
Ver.03
MICROSOL II plus
3.TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
-Powersupply:
-Controltemperature:
-Resolution:
-Dimensions:
-Operatingtemperature:
-Operatinghumidity:
-Sensors:
-Controloutputs:
CLASSIFICATIONACCORDINGTOIEC60730-2-9STANDARD:
-Temperaturelimitoftheinstallationsurface:
-Typeofconstruction:
-Automaticaction:
MicrosolIIplus: 115or230Vac±10%(50/60Hz)
MicrosolIILplus: 12or24Vac/dc
Sensor1:-50to200°C/-58to392°F
Sensors2and3:-50to105°C/-58to221°F
0.1°Cbetween-10and100°Cand1°Cintherestoftherange
1°Finallrange
71x28x71mm
0to50°C/32to122°F
10to90%RH(withoutcondensation)
S1-Sensorofthecollectors
S2-SensoroftheReservoir/Pool
S3-Sensorforcontrolofsolarbackings
PUMP-Waterpumporsolenoid-5(3)A/250Vac1/8HP
AUX1-solarbacking1-5(3)A/250Vac1/8HP
AUX2-solarbacking2-5(3)A/250Vac1/8HP
50°C
Built-inelectroniccontroller
Type1
-Controlofpollution:
-Impulsevoltage:
-Temperatureforthetestofspherepressure:
-Insulation:
Level2
1,5kV 75°Cand125°C
ClassII
Press and simultaneously for two seconds until it appears , then releasing it. When
appears press (tap) and enter the code (123) through keys and . To confirm,
pressthekey .Throughthekeys and accesstheotherfunctionsandproceedinthesame
manner to adjust them. To leave the menu and return to normal operations, press (long hit) until
appears.
Accesscodeentry
Advancedconfigurationfunctions
Eventsplanneroperatingmode
Schedulingintheeventsplanner
Adjustmentoftheclockandthedayoftheweek
4.ADVANCEDSETTINGS
4.1-Toaccesstheoptionsmenu
4.2-Options
SET
SET
SET
4.2.1.1 - Parameters description
Itallowsthepreferentialtemperatureindicationtobeconfigured.Youmaychoosebetween:
temperatureinthesensor1
temperatureinthesensor2
temperatureinthesensor3
differentialtemperature(S1-S2)
It allows the adjustment of the differential temperature (S1-S2) to activate the water circulation pump.As
thesolarcollectorsreceiveenergy,thetemperatureinsensorS1increases.Whenthistemperatureisata
value established as being above the temperature of sensor S2, the pump is turned on and circulates
undertheheatedwater,storingitinthereservoir,forexample.
Itallowsthe adjustmentofthedifferentialtemperature (S1-S2)toturn offthewatercirculation pump.With
the pump on, the hot water circulates below and cools upwards. After which time, the temperature
difference between S1 and S2 tends to decrease. When this difference falls to an established level, the
pumpisturnedoffandthewatercirculationstops.
Indicationofthepreferentialtemperature
Differentialforturningonthewatercirculationpump
Differentialforturningoffthewatercirculationpump
MinimumtemperatureatS1toswitchonthepump
Pump switch on delay
Negative differential (S1-S2) to switch on the pump to dissipate heat
Minimum temperature at S2 to allow activating heat dissipation
Minimum temperature at sensor 1 to allow switching on the water circulation pump. To deactivate It, just
decrementthevalueuntilthemessageOFFisdisplayed.
It allows setting the minimum time the pump must be switched off before being switched on again. It
prevents switching the pump on and off at short intervals, thus increasing pump's service life. It also
defines the delay to switch on the pump after switching on the controller.
Negative differential (S1-S2) to switch on the water circulation pump. Its allows dissipating heat to
reduce any excess temperature in the water tank. To deactivate It, just increment the value until the
message is displayed.
Minimum temperature at sensor 2 to allow activating the heat dissipation functions.
1.DESCRIPTION
Differential temperature controller for automation of solar heating systems,
becomes simple the management of the temperature of the water in the thermal reservoirs and
swimmingpools,usethesolarenergybetter..
Itactsinthecommandofthewatercirculationpumpthroughthedifferentialoftemperaturebetweenthe
solarcollectors andthethermal reservoiror swimming pool.It is adedicated instrumentthathas allits
parametersofconfigurationprotectedbyaccesscode.
Itmakesuseoftwosolarbackingoutputs,thatcanbeelectric,gas,dieseloralsotoprogramthefiltering
oftheswimmingpool.solarbacking1istiedwithanschedulethatallowstheconfigurationofuptofour
dailyeventsforeachdayoftheweekandsolarbacking2canoptionallybeconfiguredforfunctioningin
setwiththeschedule.
Ithas functionsthat preventthewaterfreezingand overheatingin thetubings anda clockwith internal
batterytoguaranteeitssynchronism,evenintheenergylack,permanyyears.Theinstrumenthasserial
communicationforconnectionwiththeSITRAD viaInternet.
ProductcomplieswithCE(EuropeanUnion)andULInc.(UnitedStatesandCanada).
TheULapprovalisonlyvalidforMicrosolIIplusmodelswith115/230Vacpowersupply.
Solarheatingpumpedsystems
MICROSOL II plus
®
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2.APPLICATION
MCSOL2V03-05T-11708
4.2.1-Settingsparameters
Description Min Max Unit
CELSIUS
Fun
Standard
FAHRENHEIT
Indication of the preferential temperature
Differential for turning on the water circulation pump
Differential for turning off the water circulation pump
Minimum temperature at S1 to switch on the pump
Pump switch on delay
Negative differential (S1-S2) to switch on the pump to
dissipate heat
Minimum temperature at S2 to allow activating heat
dissipation
Antifreeze S1 to switch on the pump
Antifreeze hysteresis
Minimum antifreeze time
Overheating temperature S1 to switch off the pump
Overheating hysteresis to switch on the pump
Overheating temperature S2 to switch off the pump
Overheating hysteresis to switch on the pump (S2)
Solar backing 1 operating mode
-
°C
°C
°C
sec .
°C
°C
°C
°C
sec.
°C
°C
°C
°C
-
3
40.0
40.0
200
999
0.0
105
10.0
20.0
999
200
20.0
105
20.0
1
3
72
72
392
99
0
221
50
36
999
392
36
221
36
1
-
°F
°F
°F
sec.
°F
°F
°F
°F
sec.
°F
°F
°F
°F
-
Standard
Min Max Unit
1
8.0
4.0
-50.0
0
0.0
105
3.0
1.0
0
90.0
1
105
1.0
0
1
14
7
-58
0
0
221
37
1
0
194
1
221
1
0
0
1.0
1.0
-50.0
0
-40.0
0.0
-18
0.1
0
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.1
0
0
2
2
-58
0
-72
32
-1
1
0
32
1
32
1
0
Solar backing 1 temperature setpoint
Solar backing 1 activation hysteresis
Minimum value for solar backing 1 temperature setpoint
Maximum value for solar backing 1 temperature setpoint
Solar backing 1 manual activation time
Solar backing 2 operating mode
Solar backing 2 temperature setpoint
Solar backing 2 activation hysteresis
Minimum value for solar backing 2 temperature setpoint
Maximum value for solar backing 2 temperature setpoint
Solar backing 2 manual activation time
Cyclic timer on time
Cyclic timer off time
Event schedule linking mode
Minimum S1 temperature alarm
Maximum S1 temperature alarm
S1 temperature indication offset
S2 temperature indication offset
S3 temperature indication offset
RS-485 network address
-50.0
0.1
-50.0
-50.0
0
0
-50.0
0.1
-50.0
-50.0
0
1
1
0
-50.0
-50.0
-5.0
-5.0
-5.0
1
95
1
-58
221
0
0
86
1
-58
221
0
1
1
0
-58
392
0
0
0
1
221
36
221
221
999
5
221
36
221
221
999
999
999
3
392
392
9
9
10
247
-58
1
-58
-58
0
0
-58
1
-58
-58
0
1
1
0
-58
-58
-9
-9
-9
1
35.0
1.0
-50.0
105
0
0
30.0
1.0
-50.0
105
0
1
1
0
-50.0
200
0.0
0.0
0.0
1
°C
°C
°C
°C
min.
-
°C
°C
°C
°C
min.
min.
min.
-
°C
°C
°C
°C
°C
-
105
20.0
105
105
999
5
105
20
105
105
999
999
999
3
200
200
5.0
5.0
5.1
247
°F
°F
°F
°F
min.
-
°F
°F
°F
°F
min.
min.
min.
-
°F
°F
°F
°F
°F
-
E251415
4.2.4-Programmingof theevents schedule
Inthisoption,youcanenterthevaluesforthetimeperiodsforeachevent.Theentryofthedatadepends
ontheoperatingmodeconfigured.Youcanconfigureuptofoureventsforeachday.Foreachevent,the
startandendtimeareconfiguredthroughtheoptions upto , where:
Starttimeforthefirstevent
Endtimeforthefirstevent
Starttimefortheevent
Endtimefortheevent
4.2.3 - Events schedule operating mode
Inthisoption,youcanchoosehowtheeventsplannerwilloperate.
-Inthismode,theinstrumentcanconfigureupto4eventsforeverydayofthe
week. - In this mode, the instrument keeps the events the same for
businessdays(MondaythroughFriday),andallowstheprogrammingof differenteventsforSaturday
andSunday. -Inthismode,theinstrumentkeepstheeventsthesameforallofthedaysofthe
week.
Weeklyprogramming
Programming for business days
Dailyprogramming
Ifyoudonotneedtousethefourevents,youcanconfigureittobedeactivated,andallyouhavetodois
increase the off time ( for example) until the indication appears. It is also possible to
configureaneventtooverlapthatitbeginsinonedayanditfinishesintheother,andforthatyoushould
increasetheofftimeuntiltheoption appearsandadjustanevent forthenextdaytostartat00h
and 00min.According to the operating mode configured, the following scheduling possibilities may be
presented.
Sunday
Weekly schedule
Scheduling for business days
Daily schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Monday through Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Everyday
Start time for fourth event
End time for fourth event
Start time for first event
End time for first event
Events that are programmable
4.2.5 - Adjustment of the current time and day of the week
Pressthekey untilthemessage appearsinthevisor.
Hitkey .Thesettingswillappearinthefollowingorder:
Ex.:12h43min-Friday
Hours
Minutes
Dayoftheweek
HOURS MINUTES DAYOFTHEWEEK
SET
AntifreezeS1toswitchonthepump
It allows setting the temperature for which the collectors start to ice. When the temperature at the
collectors (sensor 1) is too low (e.g. winter nighttime), the pump is switched on at regular intervals to
prevent the water from freezing and damaging the pipes. To deactivate this function, just decrement the
value until the message is displayed.
Antifreeze hysteresis
Minimum antifreeze time
Overheating temperature S1 to switch off the pump
Hysteresis for the antifreeze function to switch off the water circulation pump.
Minimum time for which the antifreeze function stays on even if the temperature at sensor 1 returns to
the normal value.
It allows setting the overheating temperature of the collectors to switch off the water circulation pump.
When the temperature at the collectors (sensor 1) is higher than an adjustable value, the pump is
switched off to prevent the overheated water from circulating through the pipes and damaging them (if
PVC pipes are used).
Overheating hysteresis to switch on the pump .Overheating temperature hysteresis adjustment for sensor 1 to allow switching on the pump again
Overheating temperature S2 to switch off the pump (swiming pool temperature)
Overheating hysteresis to switch on the pump (S2)
Solar backing 1 operating mode
Solar backing 1 temperature setpoint
It allows setting the overheating temperature of the swimming pool to switch off the water circulation
pump to avoid uncomfortable thermal conditions.
Overheating temperature hysteresis adjustment for sensor 2 to allow switching on the pump again.
It allows setting up the operating mode of the solar backing 1 output. The modes are:
Solar backing 1 working independently from solar backing 2
Solar backing 1 deactivated when solar backing 2 is activated
When this parameter has the value “1” and the solar backing 2 is activated the controller will display the
messageAA2. This option is used with solar heating systems containing gas (AUX1 output) and
electrical (AUX2 output) heating backups. In this condition when the controller activates the solar
backing 2 (electrical heating) it will alert the user that solar backing 1 (gas heating) is not working
properly.
Allows setting the activation temperature for solar backing 1.
Solar backing 1 activation hysteresis
Minimum value for solar backing 1 temperature setpoint
Maximum value for solar backing 1 temperature setpoint
Solarbacking1manualactivationtime
Solar backing 2 operating mode
Hysteresis setting for solar backing 1 activation temperature setpoint.
Lower threshold aimed at preventing an exceedingly low temperature setpoint from being adjusted
inadvertently for solar backing 1.
Upper threshold aimed at preventing an exceedingly high temperature setpoint from being adjusted
inadvertently for solar backing 1.
Time for which solar backing 1 stays on when activated manually.After this time solar backing 1 returns
to automatic operation.
It allows setting up the operating mode of the solar backing 2 output. The modes are:
Cooling thermostat
Heatingthermostat
Coolingthermostatlinkedtotheeventschedule
Heatingthermostatlinkedtotheeventschedule
Cyclictimerwithinitialstate"off”
Solarbacking2activationhysteresis
Minimum value for solar backing 2 temperature setpoint
Maximum value for solar backing 2 temperature setpoint
Solar backing 2 manual activation time
Cyclictimerontime
Cyclictimerofftime
Hysteresis setting for solar backing 2 activation temperature setpoint.
Lower threshold aimed at preventing an exceedingly low temperature setpoint from being adjusted
inadvertently for solar backing 2.
Upper threshold aimed at preventing an exceedingly high temperature setpoint from being adjusted
inadvertentlyforsolarbacking2.
Timeforwhichsolarbacking2staysonwhenactivatedmanually.Afterthistimesolarbacking2returns
toautomaticoperation.
Itallowsadjustingthetimeforwhichthecyclictimerkeepsitsoutputon.
Itallowsadjustingthetimeforwhichthecyclictimerkeepsitsoutputoff.
Cyclic timer with initial state "off" and linked to the event schedule
Cooling thermostat for heat dissipation to reduce any excess temperature in the water
tank.
Allows setting the activation temperature for solar backing 2.
Solarbacking2temperaturesetpoint
Eventschedulelinkingmode
MinimumS1temperaturealarm
MaximumtemperaturealarmonS1
Itallowslinking thesolar backingoutputs toone ormoreof thefour dailyevents. The possiblemodes
are: Aux1linkedtoevents1,2,3and4 Aux1linkedtoevents1and2
Aux2linkedtoevents1,2,3,and4 Aux2linkedtoevents3and4
Aux1linkedtoevent1 Aux1linkedtoevents1,2,and3
Aux2linkedtoevents2,3,and4 Aux2linkedtoevent4
Temperatureforsensor1lowtemperaturealarmindication
Indication temperature of high temperature on sensor 1
5. FACILITATED ACCESS MENU
5.1-Toenterthemenu
Press fortwosecondsuntilitappears ,thenreleaseit.
Throughthekeys and accessthefunctionsandproceedwiththeadjustofthem.Toleavethe
menuandreturntonormaloperation,press (longhit)until appears.
SET
SET
RS-485 network address
Equipment's network address for communicating with SITRAD® software.
Note: one network must not have different equipment with the same address.
Todisablethetemperature sensorfor thesolar backingsystems(sensor 3),access thisfunction inthe
advancedfunctionmenu.Thenpressthekey successivelyuntilthemessage isdisplayed.
Press toconfirm.
Aftersensor3isdisabled,solarbacking1and2willbecontrolledbysensor2(tank/swimmingpool).
If the activation of the water pump is linked to sensor 3 and this sensor is disabled, the controller will
automaticallyunlinkthem.
SET
S1temperatureindicationoffset
S2 temperature indication offset
S3 temperature indication offset
It allows setting sensor 1 (collectors) temperature indication offset.
It allows setting sensor 2 (tanks/swimming pool) temperature indication offset.
It allows setting sensor 3 (solar backing systems) temperature indication offset.
AB
RS-485 Network
RS-485SerialInterface
®
Device used to establish the
connectionFullGaugeControls’
instrumentswiththeSitrad .
Instrument
RS-485 Network
External
mesh
®
Integrating Controllers, RS-485 Serial Interface and Computer
A
B
PUMP AUX1
AUX2
MICROSOLIIplus
AA
BB
AB
OUT1OUT2
OUT3
PCT-400Rplus
OUT4 ALMR
AA
BB
AB
AA
BB
AB
A
BA
B
AA
BB
AB
Serial interface
RS-485
Full Gauge
MOD 64
AA
BB
AB
terminal
grounded
Distribution Box
UsedtoconnectmorethanoneinstrumenttotheInterface.Thewire'sconnectionsmust
bemade inagreementwiththe followingrules:terminal ofthe instrumentconnectsto
theterminal ofthedistributionbox, that must be connected with the terminal of the
Interface.Repeattheactionforterminals and ,being thecableshield.
A
AA
B
Theterminal ofdistributionboxmustbeconnectedtotherespectiveterminals of
eachinstrument.
5.2-Functions
ShortcuttoadjusttheparameterF16
Sho tcuttoadjusttheparameterF22
Waterpumpstart
Allowsthefacilitatedadjustofthesolarbacking1temperaturesetpoint.
r
Allowsthefacilitatedadjustofthesolarbacking2temperaturesetpoint.
Itallowstosettheoperationmodeofthewatercirculationpump,asfollows:
WaterpumpalwaysOFF
WaterpumpalwaysON
Circulation pump operating in automatic mode and not linked to sensor 3. With this mode
thepumpisactivatedonlybythetemperaturedifferential(S1-S2).
Circulationpumpoperatinginautomatic modeandlinkedtosensor3. Withthismodethe
pumpisactivatedbythetemperaturedifferentialandwhenthetemperatureatsensor1ishigher
thanthatatsensor3.
ShortcuttoadjusttheparameterF13
This shortcut is used when the Microsol II plus is installed to control swimming polls heating systems. In
this case the parameter F13 adjusts the maximum confort temperature of the pool water.
Manualactivationofsolarbacking1
Withthisoptiontheoutputofsolarbacking1ismanuallyactivated.Theoutputisdeactivatedafterthetime
adjustedinfunction expires. Uponenteringthis functionagain,the manualactivationis overridden
andthesolarbacking1returnstoautomaticoperation.
Todisablethemanualactivationjustconfigurethefunction to"000".
Manualactivationofsolarbacking2
Withthisoptiontheoutputofsolarbacking2ismanuallyactivated.Theoutputisdeactivatedafterthetime
adjustedinfunction expires.Uponenteringthisfunctionagain,themanualactivationisoverridden
andthesolarbacking2returnstoautomaticoperation.
Todisablethemanualactivationjustconfigurethefunction to"000".
6.QUICKVIEW
6.1-View other temperatures
To switch between the temperature views for sensor 1, sensor 2, sensor 3 or temperature difference
betweensensors1and2(differentialtemperature),press tilthedesiredtemperatureisdisplayed.
Sensor1temperature
Sensor2temperature
Sensor3temperature
Differentialtemperature(S1-S2)
Theselectedtemperaturewillbedisplayedfor15secondsandthenthedefaultindicationreturns(asper
parametersetting).
Quickly pressing the key , you can visualize the time set in the controller, the current time will be
shown,followedbytheminutesandthenthedayoftheweek.
Ex.:12h43min-Friday
Hours
Minutes
Dayoftheweek
6.2-Visualizethecurrent time
SET
6.3-View maximum and minimum temperatures
Pressingthe keyenablesviewingthemaximumandminimumtemperatureforeachsensor,aswell
asthe maximum andminimum temperature differentials.Uponpressingthe key (shorttouch) the
message willbedisplayedtoindicatesensor1temperatureandthenitsmaximumandminimum
temperatures will be displayed, then the temperatures for sensor 2 ( ), sensor 3 ( ), and
differential( )willbedisplayedinsequence.
Ifthekey ispressedduringthevisualization,thevalueswillberesetandthemessage willbe
displayed.
9.WIRINGDIAGRAM
PUMP
AUX2
AUX1
COMMON
1245678910 11 12
3
1245678910 11 12
3
Pump Load 1 Load 2
Sensor 1
(collectors)
Sensor 2
(reservoir/pool)
Sensor 3
(solar backings)
0
115V
230V
72 mm
Tear dimensions
to position the instrument
in the panel
29 mm
Serial communication
RS-485
Power
supply
Loads
supply
Note: The sensor cable length can be increased by the user until 200 meters using PP 2 x 24AWG
cable.
Above the current specified
use contactor
To the terminal of
the distribution box
A
B
PROTECTIVE VINYL:
This adhesive vinyl (included inside the packing) protects the instruments against
waterdrippings,asincommercialrefrigerators,forexample.
Dotheapplicationafterfinishingtheelectricalconnections.
Remove the protective paper
andapplythevinylontheentire
superior part of the device,
foldingtheflapsasindicatedby
thearrows.
9-8
9-7
MICROSOL II plus
115V
230V
MICROSOL II Lplus
12V
24V
7.
8.
SIGNALING
UNITSELECTION(°C/°F)
Sensor1(collectors)disconnectedoroutofrange
Sensor2(reservoir/pool)disconnectedoroutofrange
Sensor3(solarbackings)disconnectedoroutofrange
Errorinthedifferentialtemperaturecalculation
Temperatureforsensor1isfreezing
Temperatureforsensor1isoverheated
Temperatureforsensor2isoverheated
Configurationparametersnotprogrammedoroutofrange
Circulationpumpinoffmanualmode
Circulationpumpinonmanualmode
Sensor1hightemperaturealarm
Sensor1lowtemperaturealarm
Solarbacking2activationalarm
To define the unit that the system will use to operate, enter into the functions menu using the
access code “231” and confirm it by hitting key . The indication will appear, press or
tochoosebetween: or andconfirmwithkey .Afterselectingtheunitthe
messagewillappear,andtheinstrumentwillreturntothefunction .Whenevertheunitisaltered,
theparametersrelatingtothetemperaturemustbereconfigured,sincetheyassume”standard”values.
SET
SET
IMPORTANT
1:
2:
3:
AccordingtothechaptersofnormIEC60364:
Install onthepowersupply.
Sensorcablesand signalcables ofthecomputer maybe joined,butnot inthe sameelectricconduit
throughwhichtheelectricinputandtheactivationoftheloadsrun.
Install transient suppresors (RC filters) parallel to the loads as to increase the product life of the
relays.
protectoragainstovervoltage
Schematic for the connection of supresors
to contactors
Suppresor
A1
A2
A1 and A2 are the
contactor coil terminals.
Schematic for the connection of supresors to
direct activation loads
Load
Suppresor
For direct activation the maximum
specified current should be taken
into consideration.
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Full Gauge Controls MICROSOL II plus User manual

Category
Thermostats
Type
User manual

Full Gauge Controls MICROSOL II plus is a differential temperature controller designed for solar heating systems. It automates the management of water temperature in thermal reservoirs and swimming pools, optimizing the use of solar energy.

  • It controls the water circulation pump based on the temperature difference between solar collectors and the reservoir or pool.
  • It features two solar backing outputs for electric, gas, or diesel heating or pool filtering.
  • Solar backing 1 can be scheduled with up to four daily events per day, and solar backing 2 can be configured to work in conjunction with the schedule.

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