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Installation 

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  English  

Variomat Basic 

 22.07.2020 - Rev.

A

 

7.4

 

Switching and make-up variants 

7.4.1

 

Function 

The current filling level is recorded in the primary tank by the "LIS" level 
sensor and evaluated in the controller. The value for the minimum 
filling level is specified in the controller's Customer menu. If the level 
drops below the defined minimum, the "WV" make-up valve opens and 
fills the primary tank. 

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Note! 

To complete the make-up function from the drinking water 
system, Reflex offers the Fillset with integrated system separator 
and Fillsoft softening equipment, see chapter 4.6 "Optional 
equipment and accessories" 
on page 5 . 

7.4.1.1

 

Using a single-tank system 

Heat generator 

"MAG" expansion vessel 

Primary vessel 

Control unit 

Reflex Fillset 

ST 

Dirt trap 

WC 

Make-up pipe 

PIS 

Pressure transducer 

WV 

Make-up solenoid valve 

EC 

Degassing line 

 

For gas-rich water from the system.

 

For degassed water into the system.

LIS 

Level sensor 

Single boiler system ≤ 350 kW, water temperature <

 100 °C. 

 

Connect the Reflex Fillset with integrated system separator 
upstream when using mains water for make-up.

 

If you don't connect a Reflex Fillset upstream, use an "ST" dirt trap

with a mesh size ≥

 0.25 mm for the make-up.

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Note! 

The quality of the make-up water must comply with the 
applicable standards such as VDI 2035. 

 

If you cannot achieve this quality, use the Reflex Fillsoft to 
soften the make-up water from the mains water network.

7.4.1.2

 

Using a district heating substation 

District heating house substation 

Primary vessel 

"MAG" expansion vessel 

Site-provided make-up unit 

Control unit 

WC 

Make-up pipe 

PIS 

Pressure transducer 

WV 

Make-up solenoid valve 

ST 

Dirt trap 

EC 

Degassing line 

 

For gas-rich water from the system.

 

For degassed water into the system.

LIS 

Level sensor 

District heating water is particularly suitable as make-up water. 

 

Water treatment is not necessary.

 

Use an "ST" dirt trap with a mesh size ≥

 0.25 mm for the make-up.

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Note! 

You require the approval of the district heating water supplier.

Summary of Contents for Variomat

Page 1: ...Variomat Basic 22 07 2020 Rev C EN Operating Manual Original operating manual ...

Page 2: ... 12 7 3 5 Fitting the thermal insulation 13 7 3 6 Fitting the level sensor 13 7 4 Switching and make up variants 14 7 4 1 Function 14 7 5 Electrical connection 15 7 5 1 Terminal diagram 15 7 5 2 RS 485 interface 16 7 6 Installation and commissioning certificate 16 8 Commissioning 16 8 1 Checking the requirements for commissioning 16 8 2 Variomat switching points 17 8 3 Modifying the controller s s...

Page 3: ...tion of symbols 3 1 1 Symbols and notes used The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual DANGER Danger of death and or serious damage to health The sign in combination with the signal word Danger indicates imminent danger failure to observe the safety information will result in death or severe irreversible injuries WARNING Serious damage to health The sign in combinati...

Page 4: ...gm to divide the tank into an air space and a water space preventing the ingress of atmospheric oxygen into the expansion water The Variomat VS 1 provides the following safety features Optimisation of all pressure maintaining degassing and make up processes No direct intake of air thanks to a regulation of the pressure maintenance with automatic make up No circulation issues caused by free bubbles...

Page 5: ...to the system During the degassing action the PU pump and the PV overflow valve are in operation This transports a gas rich partial flow of the system water V through the de pressurised primary vessel Atmospheric pressure is used to separate the free and dissolved gases and to discharge them through the DV degassing valve The controller ensures the hydraulic equalisation by regulating the stroke o...

Page 6: ...et freely as option Settings to be made by Reflex Customer Service see chapter 13 1 Reflex Customer Service on page 27 5 1 Technical data Housing Plastic housing Width W 340 mm Height H 233 6 mm Depth D 77 mm Weight 2 0 kg Permissible operating temperature 5 C 55 C Permissible storage temperature 40 C 70 C Degree of protection IP IP 64 Power supply 230 V AC 50 60 Hz IEC 38 Fuse primary 0 16 A time...

Page 7: ...r function Terminator settings Jumper Switch Settings I O module Control Basic Jumper J10 Activated X and J11 Deactivated DIP switch 1 Activated X and 2 Deactivated Jumper J3 1 and 2 as well as Activated X 3 and 4 Deactivated Slave function Terminator settings Jumper Switch Settings I O module I O module for expansion Control Basic Jumper J10 Activated X and J11 Deactivated X DIP switch 1 Activate...

Page 8: ...ital inputs and outputs can be set freely as option The setting is carried out by Reflex Customer Service see chapter 13 1 Reflex Customer Service on page 27 Location Signal evaluation Message text Fault memory entry Priority Signal on the input triggers the following action INPUTS 1 N C External temperature monitoring Yes Yes Solenoid valves are closed Solenoid valve 2 in overflow line 1 Solenoid...

Page 9: ... is voltage free Fusing is provided on the I O module s main circuit board 1 Microfuse F1 250 V 0 16 A slow Proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the I O module from the power supply Pull the power plug from the bus module 2 Open the terminal space cover 3 Remove the housing cover 4 Replace the defective fuse 5 Re attach the housing cover 6 Close the terminal space cover 7 Reconnect the power supply for...

Page 10: ...stem components during installation Wear personal protective equipment helmet protective clothing gloves safety boots Note Confirm that installation and start up have been carried out correctly using the installation and commissioning certificate This action is a prerequisite for the making of warranty claims Have the Reflex Customer Service carry out commissioning and the annual maintenance 7 1 I...

Page 11: ...e Install the LIS pressure pick up only after finalising the installation of the primary vessel see chapter 7 3 3 Tank installation on page 11 Note To ensure fault free operation do not seal off the aeration and ventilation 7 3 3 Tank installation ATTENTION Damage due to improper installation Additional device stresses may arise due to the connection of pipes or system equipment Ensure that pipes ...

Page 12: ...skin and eyes Ensure that the blow off line of the safety valve is routed so that injuries are not possible ATTENTION Damage due to improper installation Additional device stresses may arise due to the connection of pipes or system equipment Ensure that pipes are connected from the device to the system without them being stressed or strained If necessary provide support structures for the pipes or...

Page 13: ...ne see chapter 4 6 Optional equipment and accessories on page 5 Reflex make up systems such as Reflex Fillset are designed for make up lines with a flow rate 1 m h 7 3 5 Fitting the thermal insulation Install the optional thermal insulation 2 around the primary tank 1 and close the insulation with the zip fastener Note For heating systems insulate the primary tank and the EC expansion lines agains...

Page 14: ...sed water into the system LIS Level sensor Single boiler system 350 kW water temperature 100 C Connect the Reflex Fillset with integrated system separator upstream when using mains water for make up If you don t connect a Reflex Fillset upstream use an ST dirt trap with a mesh size 0 25 mm for the make up Note The quality of the make up water must comply with the applicable standards such as VDI 2...

Page 15: ...ser provided connections 1 Disconnect the system from the power source and secure it against unintentional reactivation 2 Remove the cover DANGER Risk of serious injury or death due to electric shock Some parts of the device s circuit board may still be live with 230 V even after the device has been physically isolated from the power supply by pulling out of the mains plug Before you remove the co...

Page 16: ...s in the fault memory The following bus modules form part of the optional accessories available for interface communication Note If required please contact the Reflex Customer Service for the protocol of the RS 485 interface details of the connections and information about the accessories offered 7 5 2 1 Connecting the RS 485 interface Circuit board of the Control Basic controller 1 DIP switch 1 2...

Page 17: ...st activation of the controller and can be run only once Parameter changes or checks are possible after the start routine in the customer menu is exited see chapter 10 2 Configuring settings in the controller on page 22 Note Plug in the contact plug to provide power 230 V to the controller You are now in Stop mode The Auto LED on the operator panel has extinguished Indication on the display Meanin...

Page 18: ...n the automatic make up device is not yet connected Use a vented water hose filled with water Connect the water hose to the external water supply and the FD feed and drain cock 1 at the primary vessel Check whether the shut off valves between control unit and primary vessel are open supplied pre wired in open position Fill the primary vessel with water until the filling level has been reached 8 4 ...

Page 19: ...ard values during commissioning can be between 12 and 100 hours The default setting is 12 hours Less times for continuous degassing are sufficient when the following conditions apply Significant gauge pressure 0 5 bar above atmospheric pressure at the high point Little difference between the maximum temperature at the high point and the degassing temperature Small system volume with low initial ga...

Page 20: ...ss OK to open the menu Use the buttons to open the sub menu ER 01 xx The last 20 alarms are stored with fault type date time and fault code See the chapter Messages for more information about the ER messages Indication on the display Meaning Parameter memory Switch to the Parameter memory sub menu Press OK to open the menu Use the buttons to open the sub menu P0 xx x bar Date Time The last 10 entr...

Page 21: ...he system moves in Stop mode Auto button Return to Automatic mode Note Manual operations cannot be performed if safety relevant parameters would be exceeded Switching is then disabled 9 3 Stop mode Use During maintenance work on the device Start Press Stop on the controller The Auto LED at the operator panel extinguishes Functions Except for the display of information the device is non functional ...

Page 22: ...e Service menu Customer menu Parameter Setting Comment Language DE Display language Minimum operating pressure P0 1 8 bar see chapter 8 2 Variomat switching points on page 17 Next maintenance 12 months Time left to the next due maintenance Volt free contact All Make up Maximum make up quantity 0 Litres Only if make up has been selected in the customer menu with With water meter Yes Maximum make up...

Page 23: ... necessary Open the cap valve Vent the pump Check functioning of the PV1 solenoid valve 06 Make up time Set value exceeded Water loss in the system Make up line not connected Make up rate insufficient Make up hysteresis too low Check set value in the Customer or Service menu Check water level Connect make up pipe Quit 07 Make up cycles Set value exceeded Check set value in the Customer or Service ...

Page 24: ... carried out by an electrician and in compliance with electrical engineering regulations CAUTION Risk of burns Escaping hot medium can cause burns Maintain a sufficient distance from the escaping medium Wear suitable personal protective equipment safety gloves and goggles CAUTION Risk of injury due to pressurised liquid If installation removal or maintenance work is not carried out correctly there...

Page 25: ...d 4 Remove the lower vessel covers from the tanks 5 Remove any sludge from the covers and the spaces between the diaphragms and the tanks Check the diaphragms for tearing Check the tank interior walls for corrosion 6 Reinstall the covers on the tanks 7 Reinstall the flange connection betweens the primary tank and the device and the secondary tank if provided 8 Close the FD feed and drain cocks at ...

Page 26: ...k If live parts are touched there is risk of life threatening injuries Ensure that the system is voltage free before installing the device Ensure that the system is secured and cannot be reactivated by other persons Ensure that installation work for the electric connection of the device is carried out by an electrician and in compliance with electrical engineering regulations CAUTION Risk of burns...

Page 27: ...0 2382 7069 9523 E mail service reflex de Technical Hotline For questions about our products Telephone number 49 0 2382 7069 9546 Monday to Friday 8 00 to 16 30 13 2 Conformity and standards Device conformity declarations are available on the Reflex homepage www reflex winkelmann com konformitaetserklaerungen Alternatively scan the QR code 13 3 Guarantee The respective statutory guarantee regulati...

Page 28: ... Installation and commissioning certificate This device has been installed and commissioned in accordance with the instructions provided in the operating manual The settings in the controller match the local conditions Typ Type P0 PSV Fabr Nr Serial No ...

Page 29: ...Annex Variomat Basic 22 07 2020 Rev A English 29 ...

Page 30: ...SI2033enA 11 20 Reflex Winkelmann GmbH Gersteinstraße 19 59227 Ahlen Germany 49 0 2382 7069 0 49 0 2382 7069 9546 www reflex winkelmann com ...

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