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5.3 Normal Operation Display

The table below summarises the operation of the immerSUN. There are four main modes of operation: 
Heating Water; Water Hot; Waiting and Hot Water Boost. The mode is shown on the LCD display, the 
LED allows the mode to be determined from a distance.

The display changes every two seconds, showing the mode with additional information, the time and 
date, and the savings in kWh.

Normal Operation

Mode & LED status

Mode Information

Time & Date

Savings

Description

Waiting...

Waiting...      
4eco immerSUN   

Waiting...      
10:52   16/02/12 

Today: 12.562kWh
Total: 5651kWh  

Waiting for sufficient exported 
power to start heating water.

Heating Water

●○

Heating Water   
Output: 2925W   

Heating Water   
10:52   16/02/12 

Today: 12.562kWh
Total: 5651kWh  

Heating water with power from 
PV system, no Grid power is 
being used.
The current output power applied 
to load is shown.

Heating Water

(Dual Heater Mode)

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Heating Water(2) 
Output: 2925W   

Heating Water(2)
10:52   16/02/12 

Today: 12.562kWh
Total: 5651kWh  

Heating water with power from 
PV system, no Grid power is 
being used. Current heater is 
show in brackets.

Water Hot

Water Hot       
                

Water Hot       
10:52   16/02/12 

Today: 12.562kWh
Total: 5651kWh  

The water is fully heated, the 
immersion thermostat is open.

Hot Water Boost

●○

Timed Boost     
for: 1h 15m 25s 

Timed Boost     
10:52   16/02/12 

Today: 12.562kWh
Total: 5651kWh  

Heating water at full power, 
regardless of available export 
power.

Hot Water Boost

(Dual Heater Mode)

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Timed Boost (2A) 
for: 1h 15m 25s 

Timed Boost (2A) 
10:52   16/02/12 

Today: 12.562kWh
Total: 5651kWh  

Heating water at full power, 
regardless of available export 
power. Current heater is show in 
brackets.

Cascade Mode

Slave Devices  
Status Screen

Status of Slaves 
HEAT  WAIT  ----

When Cascade Mode this screen will be 
shown giving the status of all the slave 
immerSUN devices in the system.

Status Abbreviations

HEAT : Heating Water
HOT : Water Hot
WAIT : Waiting for sufficient

export power

BOOS : Timed Boost
---- : No device detected

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Summary of Contents for immerSUN

Page 1: ...Water heating for your PV system Installation and user guide v1 3...

Page 2: ...2...

Page 3: ...ings 14 4 1 DIP Switch Settings 14 4 2 Installation Setup 15 4 3 Installer Menu 16 5 User Operation 18 5 1 Controls and Display 18 5 2 Changing Values 18 5 3 Normal Operation Display 19 5 4 Main Menu...

Page 4: ...on heater keeping the exported power at virtually zero The consumer no longer needs to be at home to use the free electricity whatever the weather No need to change the immersion heater Suitable for a...

Page 5: ...Supply Voltage VAC 198 230 264 Supply Frequency Hz 50Hz Load Current A 13 16 Load Size W 250 3000 3200 Relay Contact Voltage VAC 250 Relay Contact Current A 16 Clamp Current A 100 Recommend PV System...

Page 6: ...suitable supply via 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet User access to immerSUN controls and visibility of LCD screen Adequate ventilation keeps vents clear and provide airflow around the unit Cable access po...

Page 7: ...terminals checking the cables are securely clamped by the terminals and the cord grips Failure to ensure good connection could result in fire or permanent damage to the unit NOTE The screw terminals...

Page 8: ...stem is connected via a Henley Block then the clamp should be installed on the grid side of the block i e between the meter and Henley block More than one consumer unit Where there is more than one co...

Page 9: ...Up to four immerSUN units can be linked together This allows up to 12kW 3kW for each immerSUN of surplus power to be utilised on one phase This is known as Cascading as the first immerSUN will consum...

Page 10: ...N HEATER Max Load 3kW Alternative Mains Wiring ISOLATOR Must be double pole 4 Core 16A E N RELAY MAINS NO C NC E E N L N LH IMMERSION HEATERS Max Load 3kW each Other loads can be used CLAMP Install on...

Page 11: ...contact Connect to boiler wiring 240V AC MAINS SUPPLY From 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet IMMERSION HEATER Max Load 3kW CLAMP Install onto incoming mains Live cable to building COMMS LINK For linking se...

Page 12: ...must be used 240V AC MAINS SUPPLY From 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet IMMERSION HEATER Max Load 3kW CLAMP Install onto incoming mains Live cable to building COMMS LINK For linking several ImmerSUN device...

Page 13: ...e the immerSUN as shown in the diagram below Set the Relay Function to Water Boost and then set the Timed Boost to operate at off peak times Remove any timers that are installed on the immersion heate...

Page 14: ...ttings show in Italics S1 S2 Cascade Position Select Notes OFF OFF 1st Slave Clamp not used control is via master OFF ON 2nd Slave Clamp not used control is via master ON OFF 3rd Slave Clamp not used...

Page 15: ...ER The immerSUN will then perform a test to check the output and the heater Step 4 master only TURN INVERTER OFF THEN PRESS You will be asked to switch off the inverter this is so the immerSUN can det...

Page 16: ...an be set to a given percentage for testing purposes INSTALLER MENU Set Load Auto SET LOAD Auto Auto Normal mode Set output to automatically track exported power SET LOAD 100 Manual Manually set outpu...

Page 17: ...On ON Relay is operated continuously This is for testing purposes only RELAY FUNCTION Always Off Always Off OFF Relay is disabled This is the default relay function Nominal Voltage INSTALLER MENU Nom...

Page 18: ...ST Set value or hold to boost hot water 5 2 Changing Values To change values navigate to value you wish to change and press Arrows either side of the value to change will then be shown Use the and but...

Page 19: ...ter Dual Heater Mode Heating Water 2 Output 2925W Heating Water 2 10 52 16 02 12 Today 12 562kWh Total 5651kWh Heating water with power from PV system no Grid power is being used Current heater is sho...

Page 20: ...4 53 12 06 12 Code 7 Value 0 Log Details Every normal operation event is logged along with the time and date of the event Code is the event code number Value is the value associated with the event Vie...

Page 21: ...et the on time and duration for timed hot water boost for heater no 1 If timed water heating boost is not required set the duration to 0h 0m MAIN MENU Timed Boost 2 TIMED BOOST 2A 06 30 0h 30m Timed B...

Page 22: ...UTPUT OVERLOAD The output of the unit is overloaded the heater is larger than 3kW ERROR TRIAC FAILED The power control has a fault switch off the immersion heater immediately as power may be being dra...

Page 23: ...e clamps needs to see the exported power to the grid Showing Water Hot even though the water is cold No load present on OUT terminal Immersion heater isolator should be ON Check immersion heater therm...

Page 24: ...a week 7 2 Getting the most from your immerSUN To get the most from your immerSUN there are a few things you will need to consider 1 Set your boiler hot water timer or the immerSUN boost function to...

Page 25: ...d any serial number removed or defaced Repair by anyone other than 4eco or an approved agent will void this warranty The maximum liability of 4eco under this warranty is limited to the purchase price...

Page 26: ...s of the following documents Ref No Title Edition Date BS EN 61000 6 1 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Generic standards Immunity for residential commercial and light industrial environments 2007 BS...

Page 27: ...10 Commissioning Sheet Model Serial Number Installation Company Installer Name Date of Installation Legionella advice given See section 7 tick when done Signed by Installer 27...

Page 28: ...4eco Ltd 3 Church View Business Centre Binbrook Lincolnshire LN8 6BY England 44 0 1472 398838...

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