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Installation instructions VRC 430f 0020042470_01

4 Assembly

The VRC 430f must be installed on a wall in the living 
area. 
The VRC 430f is supplied with the following 
radio outdoor sensors:
– VR 20 
–  VR 21 (with integrated DCF 77 RF time signal receiver)
Energy is supplied to both wireless outdoor sensors via 
a solar cell. 

Appliance 

Article no. 
Controller

VR 20 

VR 21 

VRC 430f

0020028521
0020028522

1

0020028523
0020028524
0020028525

1

VRC 430f

0020028526

1

Table 4.1 VRC 430f with radio outdoor sensor

4.1 Scope 

of 

delivery

Check the scope of delivery against Table 4.2.

Pos. number  Component 

1

1

Controller VRC 430f 

2

1

Radio outdoor sensor VR 20
or wireless outdoor sensor VR 21 (DCF)

3

2

Fixing equipment

4

1

6-pin edge connector
(only required for the installation of a hy-
draulic switch; e.g. in combination with mixer 
module VR 61)

5

1

Radio receiver unit

6

1

Wall socket for radio receiver unit

7

1

Battery set (4x AA)

8

1

Operating and 
Installation Manual

Table 4.2 VRC 430f scope of supply

4.2 Accessories

The following accessories can be installed in addition to 
the VRC 430f weather compensator:

2 from 7 multi-functional module

The VRC 430f can control a circulation pump via the 
multifunctional model 2 of 7.

Mixer module VR 61

The VR 61 mixer module expands the VRC 430f so it has 
the functionality of a dual circuit controller.

Solar module VR 68

The VR 68 solar module can be used by the VRC 430f 
to control a solar installation.

h

 Note!

If the VRC 430f is connected to additional 
components, please observe all instructions in 
relation to those components.

4.3 Installating 

the 

unit

  Only install the controller and the radio receiver unit 

in dry rooms.

  The controller should be fitted so as to ensure prob-

lem-free measurement of the room temperature; 
e.g. on a room wall of the main living room at a 
height of approx. 1.5 m.

  Before you install the controller and wireless out-

door sensor, check the intended locations for possi-
ble functional impairment of the radio signal path by 
electrical devices or building components. If inter-
ference in the signal path is likely, an alternative in-
stallation location must be found.

  If the switch-on room temp. is activated, advise the 

user that, in the room where the controller is 
mounted, all the radiator valves must be fully open.

See Section 4.5 for the mounting location of the wire-
less outdoor sensor.

4.4 

Installing the wireles transmitter in the 
heating unit

e

 Danger!

Live connections!
When working on the unit's control cabinet 
there is a danger to life by electric shock.
Switch the power supply off before working on 
the control cabinet and secure against re-con-
nection.
Open the control cabinet only when the appli-
ance is disconnected from the power source.

Proceed as follows:

  Switch off the appliance.
  Turn off the power supply to the appliance and se-

cure the power supply to prevent it from being unin-
tentionally switched back on.

  Remove the front panel on the appliance and re-

move the cover plate on the control cabinet.

  Push the radio receiver unit into the plug connec-

tion provided in the control cabinet using your plug 
connector.

  Re-connect the power supply to the appliance.
  Switch the appliance on.

 Assembly 4

Summary of Contents for VRC 430f

Page 1: ...For the operator for the heating engineer Operating and Installation Manual VRC 430f Weather compensator controller with radio transmission VRC 430f GB ...

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Page 3: ...iew operating and display front 7 4 2 Overview of the display field 8 4 3 Operating concept 8 4 3 1 Show various screens 9 4 3 2 Changing parameters 9 4 3 3 Operation in the simplified basic display 11 4 4 Period of validity of changed control system target values 12 4 5 Operating level for operator operating level for expert technician 13 4 6 Screens in the Operator level 13 4 7 Edit screens exam...

Page 4: ...rent times of the day example The VRC 430f can also be used to control the following accessory components Circulation pump for the hot water generation in con junction with a multi functional module VR 27 Conventional hot water cylinder Vaillant layer cylinder actoSTOR Second heating circuit using the Vaillant Mixer Module VR 61 Solar system using the Vaillant Solar Module VR 68 The VRC 430f can b...

Page 5: ...Danger of burning and scalding a Caution Potentially dangerous situation for the product and environment h Note Useful information and notices Symbol indicating a required action 1 3 Applicability of the manual These operating instructions apply exclusively for equip ment with the following part numbers 0020028521 0020028522 0020028523 0020028524 0020028525 0020028526 The part number of your unit ...

Page 6: ...is active the VRC 430f must not be covered by furniture cur tains or other objects the radiator valves in the room where the VRC 430f is fitted must be fully opened Thermostat means that the VRC 430f records the current room temperature and uses this for control purposes Your heating engineer will advise you whether the Thermostat is activated 3 3 Care hNote Do not use scouring or cleaning agents ...

Page 7: ...ction 4 3 3 The functions of both dials are described in Section 4 3 h Note The screen is usually switched off to save ener gy This increases the service life of the batter ies The display and lighting are activated as soon as you turn or click one of the dials If the ap pliance is not used for more than one minute the screen returns to the basic display returns and switches off after approx 10 mi...

Page 8: ...side HC1 DHW 56 0 C 21 0 C Auto Auto 1 2 3 4 Fig 4 3 Area for displaying and entering parameters example basic screen Key 1 Parameter name display only 2 Cursor indicates the jump to a modifiable value 3 Input field for parameter values here target set temperature 4 Input field for parameter values here Operating mode 4 3 Operating concept The operator input in the default display is described in ...

Page 9: ...ck Summer Winter changeover Auto Select day HC 1 Time programme 2 Mo 1 06 00 10 40 21 5 C 2 3 Select day block Fig 4 4 Examples of various screens 4 3 2 Changing parameters Turn the right hand dial to scroll through the pa rameters within the screen The position is indicated by the cursor see Fig 4 5 If a parameter e g a date with day month year con sists of several elements scroll from one elemen...

Page 10: ...he possible values Th 12 01 06 11 46 3 0 C Outdoor HC1 21 0 C Auto Hot water 56 0 C Auto Change room target temperature Th 12 01 06 11 46 3 0 C Outdoor HC1 21 5 C Auto Hot water 56 0 C Auto Change room target temperature Th 12 01 06 11 46 3 0 C Outdoor HC1 22 0 C Auto Hot water 56 0 C Auto Change room target temperature Fig 4 7 Changing a parameter value Click the right hand dial The value display...

Page 11: ...located in the basic display see Fig 4 2 A description of how to navigate to the basic display is provided in Section 4 3 3 Turn the right hand dial until the cursor appears in front of the set value room temperature for heating circuit 1 HC1 Click the right hand dial The input field for the target value is inversely dis played Turn the right hand dial The value for the room temperature changes by...

Page 12: ...uisite for this is that the selected heating curve corresponds to the conditions and the thermo stat function is activated Turn the right hand dial Instead of the room temperature the current set room temperature is highlighted After a delay of one second you can select the new room target temperature Turn the right hand dial further until the desired room temperature appears The selected room tar...

Page 13: ...s pa rameters can be displayed adjusted or changed Operator level Used to display and set change basic parameters The setting changing of parameters can be carried out by the user without any special previous knowledge and during normal operation Operating level for the heating engineer Used exclusively by the heating engineer to display and set change specific parameters 4 6 Screens in the Operat...

Page 14: ...utes 10 min 5 Circulation pump time programmes Weekday Block Select a weekday or a block of days e g Mo Fr 1 Start End time 2 3 Three time periods are available per day or block of days Hours Minutes 10 min 7 Holiday pro gramming for the total system Holiday period Start Day Month Year End Day Month Year Holiday set target value heating Room temperature for the holiday time period C Frost protec t...

Page 15: ...tion describes how to set the timer win dows using heating circuit 1 as an example You can de fine time windows in a similar way for hot water and for a circulation pump Turn the left hand dial until screen 2 HC1 time programme is displayed HC 1 Time programme 2 Mo 1 06 00 10 40 21 5 C 2 3 Select day block Fig 4 13 Screen 2 example Turn the right hand dial until the cursor is positioned in front o...

Page 16: ...nce heats up the living rooms only to this room tempera ture You can specify a room target temperature of 15 C if you wish to go on holiday from 10 24 February The liv ing rooms are only heated to 15 C during this period You can also select the frost protection function instead of a room temperature Proceed as follows to programme a holiday period Turn the left hand dial until you reach screen 7 H...

Page 17: ...ether the heat ing flow temperature should be increased at a faster or slower rate depending on the outside temperature hNote In a well insulated appartment a comfortable room temperature can be achieved even with a flat heating curve This saves heating energy Your heating engineer will provide advice as to which heating curve should be selected To change the heating curve example heating circuit ...

Page 18: ...mperatures Select the target temperature so that persons will be in danger 4 7 5 Renaming the heating components On screen 14 you can see which names of components you can change Name change 14 HC1 HC1 Hot water Bath 1 select Fig 4 17 Screen 14 example On the right hand side of the colon you can enter a new name numbers 0 9 spaces capital small letters Pro ceed as follows Turn the left hand dial u...

Page 19: ...er Com Error boiler The connection between the radio receiver unit and ap pliance is faulty Contact your heating engineer No radio communication Radio communication between the VRC 430f and radio receiver unit is faulty Contact your heating engineer Clean wireless outdoor sensor a The battery on the outside radio sensor is insuffi cienty charged Clean the solar cell on the radio outdoor sensor usi...

Page 20: ...dark The display remains dark even when you turn or click one of the dials Change all batteries at the controller h Note The screen is usually switched off to save ener gy This increases the service life of the batter ies The display and lighting are activated as soon as you turn or click one of the dials If the ap pliance is not used for more than one minute the basic display returns and switches...

Page 21: ... Installing the wireles transmitter in the heating unit 5 4 4 1 Wall mounting the wireless receiver 6 4 5 Installing the radio outdoor sensor 6 4 6 Wall mounting the controller 7 5 Installation 8 5 1 Electrical installation of the radio receiver when mounting it on a wall 8 6 Initial commissioning 9 6 1 Installation assistant 9 6 2 Expert Technician Level 10 6 3 Restoring the parameters to the def...

Page 22: ...Note Useful information and notices Symbol for a necessary task 1 3 Applicability of the manual These installation instructions apply exclusively for ap pliances with the following part numbers 0020028521 0020028522 0020028523 0020028524 0020028525 0020028526 The part number of your appliance can be taken from the identification plate 2 Description of the appliance The VRC 430f is designed as a we...

Page 23: ... other material assets The controller VRC 430f is designed as a weather com pensator and timer controlled heating unit with or without hot water generation circulation pump in con junction with a Vaillant heating unit with eBUS interface Before you install the appliance check the intended location for possible functional impairment of the radio signal path by electrical devices or building compone...

Page 24: ... when the appli ance is potential free 3 2 Regulations During the electrical installation observe the regula tions of your local power supplier All wiring must be in accordance with Building Regula tions Part P and BS 7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and must be carried out by a suitably qualified person Use commercially available cables for the wiring Minimum cross section of sensor and bus cables 0 7...

Page 25: ... components please observe all instructions in relation to those components 4 3 Installating the unit Only install the controller and the radio receiver unit in dry rooms The controller should be fitted so as to ensure prob lem free measurement of the room temperature e g on a room wall of the main living room at a height of approx 1 5 m Before you install the controller and wireless out door sens...

Page 26: ...nto the wall socket until it snaps into place The plug connector on the rear of the wireless receiver unit must fit in the plug connector provided on the wall socket 4 5 Installing the radio outdoor sensor The location of the radio outdoor sensor should satisfy the following requirements not particularly protected from the wind not particularly draughty no direct sunlight no influence from heat so...

Page 27: ...te The radio outdoor sensor must always be oper ated in conjunction with the heating unit oth erwise no information e g outside tempera ture will be transmitted to the radio receiver Fig 4 5 Securing the radio outdoor sensor Press the radio outdoor sensor onto the wall brack et until it snaps into place 4 6 Wall mounting the controller During initial start up in the chosen location ensure the sign...

Page 28: ...t snaps into place Check the quality of the radio signal path as de scribed in Section 6 1 5 Installation e Danger Live connections When working in the control cabinet of the ap pliance there is a danger to life by electric shock Switch the power supply off before working in the control cabinet and secure against re con nection Open the control cabinet only when the appli ance is potential free If...

Page 29: ... button on the radio receiver unit is only re quired for teaching components on the radio network following the replacement of parts The VRC 430f operator control concept is explained in Section 4 3 of the operating instructions 4 3 Explana tion 6 1 Installation assistant The installation assistant provides you with support dur ing initial start up The installation assistant automati cally detects...

Page 30: ...tivate heating appliance Check the reaction of the appliance If you want to make any other changes Turn the left hand dial anticlockwise to go back to one of the previous screens Exit the installation assistant as follows Turn the left hand dial clockwise until you reach screen A6 Confirm the end of the installation with Yes h Note If you confirmed the end of the installation with yes you can only...

Page 31: ...ss both dials simultaneously for 10 seconds This takes you to the default settings screen Th 12 01 06 11 46 3 0 C Outdoor Default setting Cancel No Timer programme No Everything No Fig 6 4 Default settings screen Menu point Input Result Cancel Yes The set parameters remain effective Time pro gramme Yes All programmed time windows are de leted Everything Yes All parameters are restored back to the ...

Page 32: ...r cuit inactive Switch on room temp selectable with wall mounted controller or remote control none switch on thermo stat none Summer operation mode Offset If outdoor temperature room target tempera ture summer offset the appliance switches off R 0 30 1 1 C9 HC1 parameters set back temp A set back temp can be specified for the peri ods between the time windows If your heating engi neer has set the ...

Page 33: ... window Min 0 300 10 0 Max heating switch off time Before the end of a time window Min 0 120 10 0 AT through heating When the outside tem perature is reached continuous heating is active C OFF 25 10 1 Off C23 Floor drying Floor drying day See Section 6 4 Func tion floor drying Day 0 29 1 0 Floor drying flow target A See Section 6 4 Func tion floor drying C in accord ance with temperature profile C...

Page 34: ...perator what the part number is Make the operator aware of the need to keep the instruction manuals within reach of the controller Go through the operating instructions with the oper ator and answer any questions if necessary 6 6 Faults hNote If the outdoor sensor or controller stops work ing the emergency control setting is activated If the wireless outdoor sensor fails an outside temperature of ...

Page 35: ...th the Vail lant terms and conditions All requests for work during the guarantee period must be made to Vaillant Service Solutions 0870 6060 777 8 Recycling and disposal Both the VRC 430f and its packaging are extensively primarily made of recyclable raw materials Appliance Neither the VRC 430f nor any of its accessories may be disposed of in the household waste Make sure the old device and any ex...

Page 36: ...nge in free field 100 m in building approx 25 m Height mm 97 Width mm 146 Depth mm 45 Table 9 2 Technical specifications radio receiver h Note The range of radio transmission within build ings is largely dependent on the local conditions e g the nature of the building This means that a range of 25 m within the building cannot always be guaranteed A range of more than 100 m can be achieved outside ...

Page 37: ...ode Operating mode The operating modes Auto automatic Manual and OFF exist You can use the operating modes to specify how you wish your room heating or water heating to be controlled see operating instructions Section 4 3 2 Table 4 2 DCF The DCF radio receiver receives a clock signal and pass es on the time to the controller Your controller switch es automatically between summer winter time You on...

Page 38: ...m tem perature is the actual current temperature in your apartment Maximum temperature solar cylinder In order to ensure the highest possible returns from the solar cylinder heating while at the same time ensuring that scalding limescale protection is active you can set a maximum value for the solar temperature cylinder To do this use the Cylinder temp top SP1 sensor for cylinder 1 if this is inst...

Page 39: ...o take place Selection Off If the VRC 430f is equipped with the wireless outdoor sensor VR 21 that receives the radio time signal DCF77 the summer winter changeover takes place automatical ly it is not possible to shutdown the automatic changeover selection Off in this case Flow temperature See Heating flow temperature Water heating The water in the hot water cylinder is heated to the se lected ta...

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