Full Gauge Microsol SWP Advanced User manual

Brand: Full Gauge

Model: Microsol SWP Advanced

Category: Measuring, testing & control

Type: User manual

Full Gauge Microsol SWP Advanced is a differential thermostat for solar heating that controls the water circulation pump based on the temperature differential between the solar collector and the pool or thermal reservoir. The controller has functions to prevent overheating and freezing of water in the solar collector. Also provides access protection to the parameters configuration.

The Microsol Advanced series is characterized by distinctive design for use in residential environments, by operation facility With easy access keys to main features of the controller and the use of the custom display. The display technology employed allows providing a simple and complete information of the solar heating system, such as: output status, operation mode of the pump, position and temperature of sensors.

SET

1. DESCRIPTION

2. APPLICATION

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Microsol SWP Advanced is a differential thermostat for solar heating that

controls the water circulation pump based on the temperature differential between the solar

collector and the pool or thermal reservoir. The controller has functions to prevent

overheating and freezing of water in the solar collector. Also provides access protection to

the parameters configuration.

The Microsol Advanced series is characterized by distinctive design for use in

residential environments, by operation facility With easy access keys to main features of

the controller and the use of the custom display. The display technology employed allows

providing a simple and complete information of the solar heating system, such as: output

status, operation mode of the pump, position and temperature of sensors.

- Solar heating systems for swimming pools

- Solar heating systems for thermal reservoirs

-Power: Microsol SWP Advanced: 230Vac ±10%(50/60Hz) or version 115Vac

±10%(50/60Hz)

- Operating temperature: 0 to 50ºC

- Operating humidity: 10 to 90% UR (without condensation)

- Sensors: The Microsol SWP Advanced has 2 sensors:

Sensor T1: Solar Collector – SB59 Sensor, metal tip, Silicone, 1m

Sensor T2: Thermal reservoir – SB41 Sensor, plastic tip, 2m

- Control temperature: Sensor T1: -50 to 200ºC / -58 to 392ºF

Sensor T2: -50 to 105ºC / -58 to 221ºF

- Resolution: 0.1ºC between -10 and 100ºC and 1ºC in the remaining range

1ºF in all range

- Control output: The Microsol SWP Advanced has one relay output:

PUMP - Relay output, max. 1HP in 220Vca (½ HP in 127 Vca)

- Dimensions: 104 x 148 x 32 mm

- Display: LCD 2.75'' with backlight

4. INDICATIONS AND SCREEN

4.1 PRESENTATION

4.2 INDICATIONS

In programming, parameter setting released

In programming, parameter setting locked

Display of temperature on the Fahrenheit scale

Display of temperature on the Celsius scale

Pump on due the cooling function

Pump on due the antifreeze function

Pump on due the function of the vacuum tube

Pump on due the temperature differential (T1-T2)

Output of pump on

T1 sensor position - solar collector

T2 sensor position - pool / thermal reservoir

Indicates the occurrence of overheating T1

Indicates the occurrence of T1 sensor error - solar collector

Indicates the occurrence of T2 sensor error - pool / thermal reservoir

Lock functions enabled

5. OPERATIONS FOR DOMESTIC USER

5.1 MAP OF KEYS

The controller has facilitated accesses to the pertinent resources to the user. Following

table describing these:

Short press: temperature setting for heating the pool / reservoir

Long press (4 seconds): access to advanced settings

Long press (see F12 parameter): enable/disable lock of functions

Short press: Toggles the display of the temperature (DIF, T1, T2) for 10 seconds

Short press: Toggles the pump mode for MANUAL ON (MAN)

Short press: Toggles the pump mode for AUTOMATIC (AUT)

Short press: Toggles the pump mode for OFF (Disconnected)

5.2 POOL/RESERVOIR HEATING TEMPERATURE (T2 SENSOR)

Sets the comfort temperature of the pool or thermal reservoir (T2). Upon

reaching this temperature the water circulation pump is disconnected,

avoiding thermal discomfort. To adjust this parameter give a short press on

the SET key. Use or keys to adjust the value. To confirm this give a short

press on the SET key and the value is saved in the controller's memory. This

parameter can be adjusted between 0.0 to 105 °C or between 32 to 221°F.

5.3 PUMP WATER OPERATION MODE

To change the operation mode of the water pump use , and keys. The circulation

water pump between the solar collector and thermal pool or reservoir can operate in three

different modes. Description below:

Obs.: In the pump mode adjustment, the controller assumes the new Mode 5 seconds

after your selection. This is also the time required for the parameter to be stored in its

memory.

When selected the MAN (manual) mode, the operation mode of the pump remains in this

state for a period of 6 hours (fixed time) after the controller assumes the AUT (AUTO)

mode. If you want to return to the AUT mode before 6 hours, press the AUT key at any time.

5.4 VIEW OTHER TEMPERATURES

To toggle between the display of the T1 temperature sensor, T2 sensor or differential of

these (T1-T2), give short press on key until the desired temperature appears on the

display. On digits in the upper display the measured temperature is displayed, and on the

digits of the lower display the sensor description.

The selected temperature is displayed on the display for 10 seconds, after this preferential

indication is displayed again, as set in [,F01] parameter - Preferred Indication.

5.5 LOCK OF FUNCTIONS

For security purposes and to prevent unauthorized users from changing the settings of the

controller, there is a lockout of functions feature. With this setting enabled, the parameters

cannot be changed, however, can be viewed. In the lock condition, trying to change the

value of a parameter is displayed the [,LOC][,,On] message on the display.

To enable / disable the locking function should keep pressed the key the time set in

parameter [,F12] - Time to lock functions.

The icon indicates the user the lock state, when lit indicates that the lock function is

active.

CLUE: with the lock functions enabled, you avoid children, visitors or curious will change

the operation mode or controller parameters. When there is need for a change, just hold

down the key to enable / disable this feature.

MAN Pump Mode Key (Manual)

AUT Pump Mode Key (Automatic)

OFF Pump Mode Key (Disconnected)

Decrease Key

SET Key

Increase Key

Pump operation mode indication

Signs of the controller

Solar heating system indication

Digits of the lower display

Digits of the upper display

SET

LOC

MAX

AUT

PUMP

off

PUMP

MAN

PUMP

SET

6. ADVANCED OPERATIONS FOR INSTALLER (TECHNICAL USE)

6.1 CHANGE OF CONTROLLER PARAMETERS

Access the settings menu by pressing the key for 4 seconds until [FuNc] appears.

Then [Code] appears, then press the SET key again, short press. Use the or keys

to enter the value of the access code 123, and when ready press the SET key (short

press) again.

Use the or keys to select the desired function. With a short press on the SET key you

can edit its value. Use the or keys to change the value, when ready give a short press

the SET key to store the set value and return to the function menu.

To exit the menu and return to normal operation (temperature indication) press and hold

the SET key (long press) until [----]appears.

SET

MCSOLADVANSWP01-02T-14491

DIFFERENTIAL THERMOSTAT

FOR SOLAR HEATING

Ver. 01

SET

MAX

am pm

SET LOC

AUT

off

MAN

PUMP

910

AUT

PUMP

SWP

AUT= Circulation pump in automatic mode

operating as setting of the parameters

MAN= Circulation pump On

OFF= Circulation pump always turned off

Attention: In this mode the pump is maintained turned on ,

ignoring the protection functions and temperature sensors.

When accessing the parameter setting, the upper display will be flashing and

the SET icon is displayed, indicating that you can change the parameter

value.

6.2 TABLE OF PARAMETERS

Access code

Preferential indication

Differential (T1-T2) to turn on the pump

Differential (T1-T2) to turn off the pump

Antifreeze temperature (T1) to turn on the pump

Minimum time of antifreeze

Overheating temperature (T1) to turn off the pump

Cooling (T2)

Vacuum tube function

Hysteresis of heating temperature of pool / reservoir (T2) (TEMP parameter)

Offset of T1 sensor indication

Offset of T2 sensor indication

Time to lock functions

Display backlight intensity

Min Max Unit Min Max Unit

CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT

Fun

[CoDE]

[,F01]

[,F02]

[,F03]

[,F04]

[,F05]

[,F06]

[,F07]

[,F08]

[,F09]

[,F10]

[,F11]

[,F12]

[,F13]

6.3 DESCRIPTION OF PARAMETERS

[CoDE] – Access code (123):

Required if you want to change the parameters for advanced configuration. To view the set

parameters only, it is not necessary to insert this code.

[,F01] – Preferential indication:

This function allows you to choose the temperature that would normally be displayed on the

display. You can select between:

[,DIF]– T1-T2 Differential. Shows how many degrees is the difference between

the solar collector (T1) and the pool or thermal reservoir (T2).

[,,T1]– Temperature of collectors (T1).

[,,T2]– Temperature of pool/thermal reservoir (T2).

[,F02] – Differential (T1-T2) to turn on the pump:

Allows you to configure the temperature difference between the solar collector and the pool

/ thermal reservoir to trigger the circulation pump. As the collectors receive energy, the T1

sensor temperature increases when this temperature is above a certain value of the T2

sensor temperature, the pump is turned on and circulates the heated water, storing it in the

reservoir.

[,F03] – Differential (T1-T2) to turn off the pump:

Allows you to configure the temperature difference between the solar collector and the pool

/ thermal reservoir to turn off the circulation pump. With the pump on, the temperature

difference between the collector and the reservoir (T1-T2) tends to decrease. When this

value falls to a certain value, the pump is turned off, stopping the water flow.

[,F04]– Antifreeze temperature (T1) to turn on the pump:

When the temperature of collectors (T1) is too low (ex.: winter nights) the pump is turned on,

depending on the temperature set this parameter to prevent the water from freezing in the

solar collector and damaging them. The hysteresis of this control is fixed and set at 2.0ºC.

To disable this function moves the setting to the minimum until [,,no] appears.

[,F05] – Minimum time of antifreeze:

This minimum time of pump on serves as security to ensure that water passes by all

collectors. Even if the temperature of T1 sensor exceeds the antifreeze temperature

(parameter [,F04]), the controller regards the time set in this parameter. This function is

widely used in large projects by the amount of installed plates. To disable this function

moves the setting to the minimum until [,,no]appears.

[,F06]– Overheating temperature (T1) to turn off the pump:

When the temperature in the collector (T1) is above the value set in this parameter, the

pump is turned off to prevent the heated water circulating through the pipes and damaging

them, if PVC pipes are used for example. The hysteresis of this control is fixed and set at

2.0ºC.

[,F07] – Cooling (T2):

Aims to cool the pool / thermal reservoir at night when the heating temperature ([temp]

parameter) is exceeded and the difference between the collector (T1) and reservoir (T2)

reaches -4.0°C (fixed). The pump is then turned on, using the collector as a radiator to cool

the pool water. When the differential (T1-T2) is less than -2,0ºC (fixed) or temperature (T2)

falls below the heating temperature of the reservoir ([temp] parameter) the pump is

switched off.

[,F08] – Vacuum tube function:

When this feature is enabled, drives the pump for 20 seconds (fixed) every 30 minutes

(fixed) that the pump is switched off, while the collector temperature (T1) is above 20.0°C

(fixed) and the temperature differential (T1-T2) is positive.

There are models of vacuum tube collectors that do not allow direct measurement of the

collector temperature, for lack of foresight for immersion sensors.

For a correct measurement of the water temperature at the outlet of the collector is

necessary that a minimum water flow occurs. For this, the solar circuit must activate the

pump at regular intervals, so that heated water from the collector reaches the sensor T1.

Note: The controller prioritizes the protection settings (overheating), ignoring the function

of the vacuum tube, upon the occurrence thereof.

[,F09] – Hysteresis of heating temperature of pool / reservoir (T2) [temp]

parameter):

If the pump is stopped by heating of the reservoir ([temp]), using this function you can

define a temperature range within which the pump will remain off.

For example: If adjusted [temp]=[,30.0]and [,F09]=[,,1.0], pool / thermal

reservoir heating will turn off when the temperature of the T2 sensor reaches 30.0°C, and

again just calling to heat when it drops below 29.0°C (30.0 - 1.0 = 29.0).

[,F10]– Offset of T1 sensor indication:

[,F11]– Offset of T2 sensor indication:

To compensate possible misreading of T1 (collector) and T2 (reservoir) sensors from

sensor replacement or modification of cable length.

[,F12] – Time to lock functions:

Sets the time that must be held down the increment key to lock / unlock the parameter

changes. For further information see section 5.5 - Lock of Functions To disable this

function moves the setting to the minimum until [,,no] appears.

[,F13] – Display backlight intensity:

Sets the backlight intensity of the display to set its contrast.

7. SIGNALS

Notes:

am pm

- If no 123 code has been inserted, when accessing the parameter setting

the icon will be displayed on upper display, indicate that the setting

is locked.

- By blocking the active functions to press or keys to change the value

of the function, the controller displays the [,LOC] [,,On] message on

display and you cannot make the parameter adjustment.

SET

LOC

Note: In the event of any error information the controller signals the user, briefly flashing

the backlight of the display, to call attention.

- Reason: 1 sensor disconnected or out of range.

- Reason: 2 sensor disconnected or out of range.

Standard

Description

DIF

1.0

no (-19)

no (0)

0.0

Off

0.1

-5.0

no (3)

999

40.0

10.0

600

200

20.0

5.0

ºC

8.0

4.0

8.0

90.0

Off

1.0

0.0

DIF

no (-2)

no (0)

Off

-9

no (3)

999

600

392

ºF

194

Off

- Activity: Check connections and sensor operation.

LOC

Standard

6.4 UNIT SELECTION

To set the temperature unit that will operate the instrument, you must access the [Code]

function (see Section 6.1 for information about accessing this function) insert 231 and

press the SET key. The user can select the unit by pressing or keys, where the

messages are alternate. Press the SET key to confirm the desired unit.

Then the message [----] is displayed and the unit corresponding icon will turn

on.

Note: When the unit is replaced, the controller loads the default values for its parameters,

[,FAC], being necessary to perform the configuration of the same.

[,=C,]or[,=F,]

{or }

- Activity: Contact the technician responsible for installation.

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

Packaging:

The materials used in the packaging of Full Gauge products are 100% recyclable. Try to

perform disposal through specialized recyclers.

Product:

The components used in Full Gauge controllers can be recycled and reused if

disassembled by specialized companies.

Disposal:

Do not incinerate or dispose the controllers that have reached the end of their service as

household garbage. Observe the laws in your area regarding disposal of electronic

waste. If in doubt, please contact Full Gauge Controls.

WARRANTY - FULL GAUGE CONTROLS

Products manufactured by Full Gauge Controls, as of May 2005, have a two (02)

yearwarranty, as of the date of the consigned sale, as stated on the invoice. They are

guaranteed against manufacturing defects that make them unsuitable or inadequate for their

intended use.

EXCEPTIONS TO WARRANTY

The Warranty does not cover expenses incurred for freight and/or insurance when sending

products with signs of defect or faulty functioning to an authorized provider of technical

support services. The following events are not covered either: natural wear and tear of parts;

external damage caused by falls or inadequate packaging of products.

LOSS OF WARRANTY

Products will automatically lose its warranty in the following cases:

- The instructions for assembly and use found in the technical description and installation

procedures in Standard IEC60364 are not obeyed;

- The product is submitted to conditions beyond the limits specified in its technical

description;

- The product is violated or repaired by any person not a member of the technical team of

Full Gauge Controls;

- Damage has been caused by a fall, blow and/or impact, infiltration of water, overload

and/or atmospheric discharge.

USE OF WARRANTY

To make use of the warranty, customers must send the properly packaged product to Full

Gauge Controls together with the invoice or receipt for the corresponding purchase. As

much information as possible in relation to the issue detected must be sent to facilitate

analysis, testing and execution of the service.

These procedures and any maintenance of the product may only be provided by Full

Gauge Controls Technical Support services in the company's headquarters at Rua Júlio de

Castilhos, 250 - CEP 92120-030 - Canoas - Rio Grande do Sul – Brasil

Rev. 03

9. IMPORTANT

According to the chapters of norm IEC 60364:

1: Install protector against overvoltage on the power supply.

2: Sensor cables and signal cables of the computer may be joined, but not in the same

electric conduit through which the electric input and the activation of the loads run.

3: Install transient suppresors (RC filters) parallel to the loads as to increase the product

life of the relays.

Contact suppressor connection diagram

Suppressor

A1 and A2 are the

contactor coils.

Diagram for suppressor installation for direct

drive load inputs

Load

Suppressor

For direct activation the maximum

specified current should be taken

into consideration.

Suppressors on offer from Full Gauge Controls

8.3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

1 2 34 5 678 9 10 11

PUMP

POWER

SUPPLY

PUMP

115 Vac

230 Vac

Power supply

NOTE: check supply as product model

8. INSTALLATION

8.1 SUPERIMPOSED INSTALLATION

Push the bottom openings

necessary for the passage of

cables;

Attach the controller to the wall using the

screws and plugs provided;

Make the electrical

connections of the controller;

For a better finish

install X system type

channels to run

cables;

Place the protective cover of

the electrical connections

and secure it with the screw

(included in package).

8.2 INSTALLATION OF 4x2 BOX

The top screw must not be screwed

completely, for engaging the

controller. After fitting the controller

on the top screw, secure it with the

lower screw;

Push the rear openings

necessary for the passage

of cables;

Route the cables through the

openings as controller connections;

Secure the controller in

4x2 box using the

screws provided;

Place the

protective cover

of the electrical

connections and

secure it with the

screw (included

in package).

Make the electrical

connections of the controller;

The top screw must

not be screwed

completely, for

engaging the controller. After

fitting the controller on the top screw,

secure it with the lower screw;

Remove the protective

cover of the

connections at the

bottom of the controller;

Remove the protective

cover of the connections

at the bottom of the

controller;

A qualified technician must perform

the installation of the device.

DO DON’Ts

The controller MUST be installed:

- indoors, in a dry environment;

- away from electromagnetic fields;

- in a ventilated place, free from flammable

liquids and gases;

- protected by a circuit breaker of appropriate

specification for the installed load.

The controller MUST NOT be

installed:

- in wet places;

- exposed to sunlight or rain;

- in saunas, machine rooms or

bathrooms.

Turn off the network

before removing

the protection cover.

Failure to not comply the warnings will cause loss of warranty, equipment and / or

physical damage.

Note: The length of the sensor cable can be increased by the user up to 200 meters using PP 2 x 24

AWG cable.

The sensor with metal tip must be installed in the solar collector, it supports a temperature of 200 º C.

SENSOR T1

METAL TIP

(COLLECTORS)

SENSOR T2

PLASTIC TIP

(RESERVOIR)

Full Gauge Microsol SWP Advanced User manual

Brand: Full Gauge

Model: Microsol SWP Advanced

Category: Measuring, testing & control

Type: User manual

Download PDF

report

Full Gauge Microsol SWP Advanced User manual

Full Gauge Microsol SWP Advanced User manual

Related papers

Other documents