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Programming

 

 

The Solar  unit is programmed using push buttons A and B. The first press of any 

button switches on the backlight only.  To programme: 
 

1. 

Press and hold button A for 3 seconds, release.  The first item in the sequence 

below is shown (set time). 

 

2. 

The first digit becomes active and flashes.  Press button B, each press adds 1 to 

the value until the digit required is reached. 

 

3. 

Press button A once to confirm and move on.  Repeat 2, press A to confirm and 

move on. 

The programming function allows: 

 

 

Setting the time and date of the clock 

 

Programming of Timed Boosts when grid power is automatically switched on to 
heat the water. This feature can be used in place of existing timers.  

Timed Boosts 

Timed Boost periods can be entered against Summer 
and Winter seasons. This enables longer boost times to 
be set in Winter periods when solar generation maybe 

less. Two boost periods are available each day and can 

be programmed on a 5 day weekday/2 day weekend 
basis.  

Programme the start time and duration of the boost using 

the A and B buttons as described above.  Start times are 

selectable in 15 minute steps and the duration of the 
boost in 30 minute steps

.   

 

e.g. a setting of 07:00 1.5hrs will switch on the boost at 

7 am for 1 hour 30 minutes. 

An unused boost is left at 00:00 for 0:00 duration. 

 

The operating boost season is set manually using the 
Boost Season feature found at the end of the normal 
Display Cycle, see page 14. Boosts may be temporarily 
disabled (e.g. for holiday periods) by selecting ‘Timed 
Boosts OFF’.  

 

Set Time 
10:15 01/07/15 

B1 Summer Wk/Day  

00:00 0.00hrs 

B2 Summer Wk/Day  
00:00 0.00hrs 

B5 Winter Wk/Day  
00:00 0.00hrs 

B4 Summer Wk/End  
00:00 0.00hrs 

B3 Summer Wk/End  
00:00 0.00hrs 

B6 Winter Wk/Day  
00:00 0.00hrs 

B7 Winter Wk/End  
00:00 0.00hrs 

B8 Winter Wk/End  
00:00 0.00hrs 

Summary of Contents for Solar iBoost+

Page 1: ...Installation and Operating Instructions Doc No SM 502 Iss A 01 08 15 ...

Page 2: ...e Voltage Withstand 4kV Insulation Properties Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664 Operating Ambient Temperature Range 0 to 40 C Approvals EN 60730 2 7 EN 301 489 3 EN 300 220 Dimensions 225 x 158 x 92 mm Solar iBoost Sender Battery Type 2 x AA IEC LR6 1 5V alkaline supplied Battery Life Cycle 1 year user replaceable Operating Radio Frequency 868 3 MHz Radio Range 1 to 30m indoors dependa...

Page 3: ...ogrammable Timed Boost eg For economy settings A single battery powered wireless sender with measurement clamp Displayed energy saving information Up to 3kW immersion heater capability Solar iBoost is pre programmed for wireless connection to the optional iBoost Buddy home energy monitor These instructions provide information on the installation operation and programming of the unit Please keep th...

Page 4: ...4 The Solar iBoost Check you have received Wall fixings Solar iBoost main unit 2 AA Batteries Sender with socket for measurement clamp Measurement Clamp with cable plug ...

Page 5: ...witch on the power supply to the Solar iBoost and a short start up procedure runs until Water Heating Off is displayed 6 Programme Time and Timed Boosts if desired see page 15 Locate the Sender 7 At the utility meter NOT the Generation meter place the Measurement Clamp over the household main incoming live cable and latch into place Note that the Clamp must be installed on the utility meter side o...

Page 6: ...t allow airflow to be obstructed Fixing the Solar iBoost Positioning The Solar iBoost unit is typically located close to the hot water tank airing cupboard or similar and electrically connected between a fused outlet or MCB and the immersion heater Rear Hanging Brackets Fixing Screw Points Use screws supplied or suitable screws for the mounting surface ...

Page 7: ... overcurrent by connecting it via a 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet Remove the terminal cover terminals are arranged as follows FAN UNIT SUPPLY HTR 1 HTR 2 220 240V 50Hz Max 3kW _ _ L N cut outs for rear cable entry Terminal Description SUPPLY L 220 240V Live Input must be protected by 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet N Neutral Earth all earth terminals common HTR 1 Terminals Connect to Immersion Heater at...

Page 8: ...iagrams Single Immersion Heater SUPPLY HTR 1 HTR 2 _ _ L N 220 240V From 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet N Immersion Heater and Thermostat L max 3kW All installations Test that the thermal cut out in the immersion heater functions replace if necessary Do not install the Solar iBoost where a functioning thermostat is not present ...

Page 9: ...important the heaters are connected as shown so that the Solar iBoost can automatically give heating priority to the top heater Excess generation is diverted to the top heater until temperature is reached and the heater thermostat opens Solar iBoost then automatically switches to the lower heater to continue to divert excess generation until the lower heater is also satisfied and Water Tank HOT is...

Page 10: ...arked on the sender 1 Fit the plug from the Measurement Clamp wire into the Sender 3 Switch on the power to the Solar iBoost A set up procedure runs and the 2 devices connect automatically usually within 30 seconds If necessary follow the instructions for pairing on page 16 Note The Sender and Solar iBoost units are factory paired Do not press the button on the sender or pairing may be lost Assemb...

Page 11: ...ters with rotating disks can cause distortions to measurements Position the clamp along the meter cable away from the base of the meter A Utility meter live input to consumer unit without Henley Connector blocks IMPORTANT the orientation markings on the clamp must be observed to ensure only excess current is detected and used for water heating B Utility meter live input to consumer unit with Henle...

Page 12: ...ut down all the MCB s Fuses except for the PV and immersion Check the level of PV generation on the inverter The Heating by Solar level should be approximately 100W less than generation Reinstate MCB s Fuses NB If no reading is possible from the inverter a reduction in Heating by Solar value or Water Heating OFF should be seen after the MCB s Fuses have been reinstated switch on a high energy appl...

Page 13: ...wn together with an indication of the immersion heater currently being supplied if two heaters are connected will switch between Heater 1 and 2 When energy is diverted the blue symbol flashes Shown when the unit is attempting to divert energy to the immersion heater but tank has reached maximum temperature and switched off Flashes when energy is being diverted to the immersion heater Symbol is per...

Page 14: ...he immersion heater in the past 28 days Total value of energy diverted into the immersion heater since Solar iBoost was installed Current time and date in 24hr format In Winter Boost Toggle Press A In Summer Boost Toggle Press A Timed Boosts Off Toggle Press A A Boost Season selection Hot water boosts can be programmed for different seasons see programming section The boost season can be changed h...

Page 15: ...t times to be set in Winter periods when solar generation maybe less Two boost periods are available each day and can be programmed on a 5 day weekday 2 day weekend basis Programme the start time and duration of the boost using the A and B buttons as described above Start times are selectable in 15 minute steps and the duration of the boost in 30 minute steps e g a setting of 07 00 1 5hrs will swi...

Page 16: ...r is displayed press and hold the green button on the Sender for up to 10 seconds to pair the devices Repeat the procedure if necessary until pairing is achieved The result of pairing is shown on the screen as follows Pairing with Sender Pairing Successful Pairing failed Try Again IMPORTANT Do not press the sender button except when performing the pairing process If it is pressed for more than one...

Page 17: ...s 15 minutes to the boost time up to maximum of 2 hours The amount of time remaining is shown on the display 3 To cancel the boost simply press the Boost button repeatedly until Manual Boost OFF is shown Manual Boost Boost Manual Boost ON for 15 mins Manual Boost ON for 30 mins Manual Boost ON for 75 mins Manual Boost ON for 105 mins Manual Boost ON for 45 mins Manual Boost ON for 90 mins First Bo...

Page 18: ...e airflow to the unit The unit will automatically recover when the internal temperature has reduced to within the normal operating range Maximum Power Exceeded Htr 1 The Solar iBoost will check for overload during initialisation and during normal operation If overload of either heating circuit is detected the output will be disabled Check the load of the immersion heater and supply voltage are wit...

Page 19: ...lacing parts which have been promptly reported to the seller and are in the seller s opinion defective and are so found by SIB Energy Ltd upon inspection A valid proof of purchase is required if making a warranty claim Defective parts must be returned by prepaid post and accompanied by a Returns Authorisation available in advance from Marlec Engineering Company Limited Rutland House Trevithick Roa...

Page 20: ...lar iBoost alone may provide a plentiful supply of hot water and other water heating systems can be temporarily switched off When required the built in Boost feature can be used for short top ups from the grid This is activated on the Solar iBoost or remotely using the iBoost Buddy if installed Using the Winter Summer Off timed programming feature you can set and store 2 timed periods of grid powe...

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