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06.07.2016 - Rev. B Fillcontrol Auto Make-up and degassing Fillcontrol Auto 2P Fillcontrol Auto 2PS Operating manual Original operating manual...
Contents English Fillcontrol Au to M ake-up and d egassing 06.07.2016 - Rev. B Contents Notes on the operating manual..............................5 Liability and guarantee................................... 5 Safety........................................ 6 Explanation of symbols ..................................6 3.1.1 Symbols and notes used ..............................6 Personnel requirements ..................................7 Personal protective equipment ................................
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Inspection of pressure-carrying components ..........................50 10.5 Maintenance certificate ..................................51 Disassembly ....................................52 Annex ......................................53 12.1 Reflex Customer Service ..................................53 12.2 Guarantee ......................................53 12.3 Conformity and standards ................................. 53 4 — English Fillcontrol Auto Make-up and degassing — 06.07.2016 - Rev. B...
Reflex Winkelmann GmbH accepts no liability for any damage resulting from failure to observe the information in this operating manual. In addition to the requirements set out in this operating manual, national statutory regulations and provisions in the country of installation must also be complied with (concerning accident prevention, environment protection, safe and professional work practices, etc.).
Safety Safety Explanation 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.
Safety Personnel requirements Only specialist personnel or specifically trained personnel may install and operate the equipment. The electric connections and the wiring of the device must be executed by a specialist in accordance with all applicable national and local regulations. Personal protective equipment When working at the system, wear the stipulated personal equipment such as hearing and eye protection, safety boots, helmet, protective clothing, protective gloves.
Safety Inadmissible operating conditions The device is not suitable for the following applications: • Pressure maintaining station for the facility system. • Mobile system operation. • Outdoor operation. • Usage with these media: – Mineral oils – Flammable fluids • Usage with these water types: –...
Description of the device Description of the device Description The devices combine the functions makeup and degassing of water for the plant system. The system separator tank ensures the separation of the plant system from the mains water supply. • Fillcontrol Auto 2P.
Description of the device Overview 4.2.1 Fillcontrol Auto 2P Operating unit Pump Control cabinet System separator vessel 4.2.2 Fillcontrol Auto 2PS Operating unit System separator vessel Control cabinet Vacuum spray pipe Pump 10 — English Fillcontrol Auto Make-up and degassing — 06.07.2016 - Rev. B...
Description of the device Identification 4.3.1 Nameplate The nameplate provides information about the manufacturer, the year of manufacture, the manufacturing number and the technical data. Information on nameplate Meaning Type Device name Serial No. Serial number Minimum/maximum min. / max. allowable pressure P permissible pressure max.
Description of the device Function 4.4.1 Fillcontrol Auto 2P Operating unit Pump Main switch Pump Control cabinet System connection System separator vessel Fresh-water system connection Pressure transducer The pressure transducer sends a signal to the controller if the pressure drops below the filling pressure of the facility system. The controller activates the pumps.
Description of the device 4.4.2 Fillcontrol Auto 2PS Vacuum gauge Vacuum spray tube Motor ball valve Ball valve Connection of degassing line with dirt trap Pressure sensor Automatic quick venting unit Pump Operating unit Pump Main switch System connection Control cabinet Insufficient water switch Drainage cock Connection, fresh-water system with dirt trap...
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Description of the device The degassing operation in the vacuum spray pipe uses timer-controlled cycles. Vacuum is drawn Idling time Injection Pump Discharge A degassing cycle comprises the following phases: Vacuum is drawn. • The pump draws a vacuum in the spray tube until the water saturation pressure is reached. For cold water, the vacuum gauge indicates a vacuum of - 1 bar.
Optional equipment and accessories The following optional equipment and accessories are available for this device: • "FQIRA+" contact water meter. • Softening with Reflex Fillsoft. • Expansions for Reflex Basic controllers: – I/O modules – Bus modules: • Lonworks Digital •...
Technical data Technical data Note! The following values apply for all systems: – Permissible ambient temperature: >0 °C – 45 °C – Degree of protection: IP 54 – Noise level: 55 dB Electrical system Power output Power supply Fusing Number of RS-485 Type I/O module (V / Hz)
Confirm that installation and start-up have been carried out correctly using the installation, start-up and maintenance certificate. This action is a prerequisite for the making of warranty claims. – Have the Reflex Customer Service carry out commissioning and the annual maintenance. Fillcontrol Auto Make-up and degassing — 06.07.2016 - Rev. B English — 17...
Installation Installation conditions 6.1.1 Incoming inspection Prior to shipping, this device was carefully inspected and packed. Damages during transport cannot be excluded. Proceed as follows: Upon receipt of the goods, check the shipment for • completeness and • possible transport damage. Document any damage.
Installation Execution 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 stresses being induced. • If necessary, provide support structures for the pipes or equipment. Note! Starting up of the pump causes vibration in the device.
Installation 6.3.2 Floor mounting The device is installed on the floor. Select the attachment means according to the floor properties. Comply with the following instructions: • The device is installed sufficiently close to the diaphragm expansion tank. – You ensure so that the pressure sensor is able to measure the filling pressure.
Installation 6.3.3 Hydraulic connection 6.3.3.1 Connection to the facility system Note! Starting up of the pump causes vibration in the device. This transfers loud noises into the system pipes. – Connect the pipes to the device using flexible connections. 6.3.4 Fillcontrol Auto 2P The device within a heating system with static pressure maintenance via a diaphragm expansion tank.
Installation 6.3.5 Fillcontrol Auto 2PS The device within a heating system with static pressure maintenance via a diaphragm expansion tank. Diaphragm expansion tank Vacuum spray pipe Make-up line Motor ball valve Degassing line System separator vessel Pump Main volume flow •...
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Installation Hydraulic connection, with Fillcontrol Auto 2PS as example. Make-up line Degassing line • Fillcontrol Auto 2PS • Fillcontrol Auto 2PS • Fillcontrol Auto 2P Device connection to the facility system: • Fillcontrol Auto 2PS. – Make-up line "1" for degassed water from the device to the facility system. –...
Installation Electrical connection DANGER Risk of serious injury or death due to electric shock. 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. •...
Installation 6.4.1 Control cabinet terminal plan Pressure Fuses Level Terminal Designation Signal Notes X0/ 1 User supplied X0/ 2 Supply (230 V) • Wiring at the terminal block next to the fuses X0/ 3 Is installed Makeup (230 V) • Fillcontrol Auto 2PS Floating signal contact 1 User supplied, optional...
Installation 6.4.2 Terminal plan, operating unit Supply RS-485 interface I/O interface Terminal number Signal Function Wiring 10 V AC 10 V supply Factory T x D I/O interface Factory • Interface to the main circuit board R x D +5 V RS-485 interface User supplied Shielding...
Installation Installation and commissioning certificate Data shown on the nameplate: Type: Serial number: This device has been installed and commissioned in accordance to the instructions provided in the Operating Manual. The settings in the controller match the local conditions. Note! When any factory-set values of the device are changed, you must enter this information in the Maintenance certificate, see chapter 10.5 "Maintenance certificate "...
This action is a prerequisite for the making of warranty claims. – Have the Reflex Customer Service carry out commissioning and the annual maintenance. Requirements for initial commissioning The device will be ready for commissioning when the tasks described in the "Installation" chapter have been completed.
Commissioning Filling the device with water CAUTION Risk of injury due to pump start-up Hand injuries may occur when the pump starts up if you turn the pump motor at the impeller using a screwdriver. • Switch the pump to a zero-volts state before turning the pump at the fan wheel with a screwdriver. ATTENTION Device damage due to pump start-up Pump damage may occur when the pump starts up if you turn the pump motor at the impeller using a screwdriver.
Commissioning Modifying the controller's start routine The start routine is used to set the required parameters for the device commissioning. It commences with the first activation of the controller and can be run only once. Parameters can be changed or checked in the customer menu after the start routine has terminated, see chapter 9.2.1 "Customer menu"...
Commissioning Function test 7.6.1 Vacuum test Perform a vacuum test only for Fillcontrol Auto 2PS. Proceed as follows: Close the ball valve (2) with the dirt trap (1) of the degassing line. The second ball valve (3) remains open. Generate a vacuum with the manual mode of the controller. •...
Commissioning 7.6.2 Pump test At the device, execute a function test for the pumps. Set the device controller to manual mode. In manual mode, you manually activate and deactivate the pumps. • Press "Manual" on the controller's operator panel. – The "Manual"...
Commissioning Use the device to fill the facility system with water Use the unit for filling the facility system with water. Proceed as follows: 1. Open the shut-off valves. • In the expansion and degassing lines. • Shut-off devices up- and downstream of the system separator tank. Switch the controller to Manual mode.
Commissioning Starting Automatic mode Automatic operation can be started after initial commissioning. The following prerequisites must be met for automatic operation: • "P " minimum working pressure is entered in the controller. • The device is filled with water. • All required parameters are defined in the controller.
Operation Operation Operating modes 8.1.1 Automatic mode Automatic mode is the operating mode for continuous device operation. In Automatic mode, the controller monitors and activates or deactivates the device functions. Faults are displayed and evaluated. The following functions are active in Automatic mode: •...
Operation 8.1.2.2 Fillcontrol Auto 2PS Manual mode is used to test the functions during commissioning and to service the device. Manual mode enables you to select the following For performing a test run and service tasks: • "PU1" or "PU2" pumps. –...
Operation 8.1.4 Summer operation The make-up with fresh water must be ensured even outside of the operation of the heating and cooling systems. Do not shut down the device when the pressure maintaining systems of the heating and cooling systems are in operation. 8.1.5 Restarting CAUTION...
Controller Controller Operator panel Manual • For tests and maintenance tasks • Confirm actions • The Manual LED illuminates green in manual mode Stop Error LED • For commissioning and entry of new values in the • The Error LED illuminates in the event of a fault controller •...
Controller Configuring settings in the controller Use the Customer menu to display or correct system-specific values. In the course of commissioning, the factory settings must be adjusted for the system-specific conditions. For a description of the operation, see chapter 9.1 "Operator panel" on page 39 . Proceed as follows: All grey marked menu items must be reviewed during commissioning.
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Controller Note! The following settings apply to Fillcontrol Auto 2P and Fillcontrol Auto 2PS. Switch to the "Make-up" sub-menu. Make-up Switch to the next list item. Make-up Maximum time for a make-up cycle. Upon expiry of the set time, the system interrupts the Max.
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Controller Switch to the fault memory or into the next main menu option. Fault memory The last 20 alarms are stored with fault type, date, time, and fault code. ER 01…xx See the chapter "Messages" for more information about the ER... messages. Switch to the parameter memory or into the next main menu option.
Controller 9.2.1 Customer menu Use the Customer menu to correct or determine system-specific values. In the course of commissioning, the factory settings must be adjusted for the system-specific conditions. A three-digit PM code is assigned to the setting options PM code Parameter Setting Remarks...
Controller 9.2.2 Service menu The Service menu is password-protected. Only Reflex service technicians are able to access this menu, see chapter 12.1 "Reflex Customer Service" on page 53 . Parameter Setting Remarks Pressurisation Pump "ON" + 0.3 bar Differential pressured added to the "P "...
Alarm causes can be eliminated by the operator or a specialist workshop. • If required, please contact the Reflex Customer Service. Note! Clearing of the cause must be confirmed by pressing the “Ack” button on the operator panel. All other alarms are automatically reset as soon as the cause has been eliminated.
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Controller ER Code Alarm Floating Cause Remedy Alarm reset contact Makeup cycles Set value exceeded • Check set value in the Quit Customer or Service menu • Seal the leak in the system Pressure Controller receives incorrect • Connect the plug Quit measurement signal...
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ER Code Alarm Floating Cause Remedy Alarm reset contact EEPROM defective • EEPROM defective Contact the Reflex Customer Quit Service • Internal calculation error Undervoltage Supply voltage not achieved Check power supply Adjustment EPROM parameter memory Contact the Reflex Customer...
• Reset the maintenance counter in the Customer menu. Note! Maintenance tasks must be carried out only by specialist personnel or the Reflex Customer Service. • Confirm the maintenance tasks, see chapter 10.5 "Maintenance certificate " on page 51 .
Maintenance 10.3 System degassing inspection Inspect the "SE" system degassing unit (only with Fillcontrol Auto 2PS). Proceed as follows: Press "Manual" at the controller to switch to manual mode. • The Auto LED at the operator panel flashes to visually indicate that manual mode is active. •...
Maintenance 10.5 Maintenance certificate All maintenance tasks have been completed according to the Reflex Installation, Operating and Maintenance Manual. Date Service organisation Signature Remarks Fillcontrol Auto Make-up and degassing — 06.07.2016 - Rev. B English — 51...
Disassembly Disassembly DANGER Risk of serious injury or death due to electric shock. 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. •...
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