iboost user manual - Midsummer Solar PV Wholesale
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1. Before testing if Tank Hot displays run off some hot water Perform tests 1 2 and 4 When there is no PV generation perform tests 3 and 4 Test 1 When sufficient excess generation is available and Heating by Solar is displayed check that the Solar iBoost stops diverting energy when the PV system is off e Shutdown the PV array and the display changes to Water Heating OFF e Reinstate the PV array Test 2 When the PV generation is above 100W check that switching off appliances in the home results in greater energy diversion by the Solar iBoost unit e Shut down all the MCB s Fuses except for the PV and immersion Check the level of PV generation on the inverter e The Heating by Solar level should be approximately 100W less than generation e 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 appliance if necessary Test 3 At times when no PV generation is available e g commissioning after dark test the installation by simulating export energy achieved by reversing the orientation of the Measurement Clamp e Shut down the PV array Reverse the orientation of the measurement clamp consumption in the home is then measured as export energy Switch on a kettle or high energy device Whilst the kettle is o2. When diverting to the lower heater the Solar iBoost will periodically every 15 minutes Switch to the top heater and the cycle of heating begins again This maintains the temperature in the upper part of the tank An indication of the current heater being supplied is shown on the Heating by Solar display see page 13 This operating mode is the same whether diverting excess generation or in boost function 9 3 Assembling the Sender and Measurement Clamp The Sender unit has a Measurement Clamp that detects export current when correctly fitted on the live incoming supply cable from the utility meter The unit sends measurements wirelessly to the Solar iBoost unit Note The Sender and Solar iBoost units are factory paired Do not press the button on the sender or pairing may be lost Assemble the Sender 1 Fit the plug from the Measurement Clamp wire into the Sender 2 Fit batteries included or DC mains power supply supplied separately When fitting batteries or DC power supply the sender should be at least 1 2m away from the Solar iBoost A DC mains power supply is available to purchase separately senan ony Contact your supplier for details Fit the connector from the power supply into the socket marked on the sender Oe Nes 3 Switch on the power to the Solar iBoost A set up procedure runs and the 2 devices Initialisina connect automatically usually within 30 seconds If necessary follow th
3. single immersion heater is fitted most common installation the Solar iBoost should be connected as shown SUPPLY HTR 1 ooo G00 O00 LNO 220 240V From 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet Immersion Heater and Thermostat 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 Dual Immersion Heater Where two immersion heaters are present wire the heaters into the Solar iBoost as shown below It is important the upper most heating element in the tank is connected to the HTR1 terminals so that this element receives heating priority SUPPLY di Et o TOP Heater 220 240V From 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet Immersion Heater and Thermostat LOWER Heater Immersion Heater and Thermostat Dual Immersion Heater Operation The Solar iBoost automatically detects when two immersion heaters are connected As hot water is drawn from the upper part of the tank it is 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 displayed
4. SOLAR iBOOST Installation and Operating Instructions Doc No SM 502 Iss A 01 08 15 Contents Quick Start Guide 5 Installation 6 Connecting the Solar iBoost 7 Assembling the Sender and Measurement Clamp 10 Fitting the Measurement Clamp 11 Testing 12 User Operation 13 Trouble Shooting 18 Further Support 19 Important Notice About Legionella 19 Warranty 19 Technical Specifications Solar iBoost Controller Operating Voltage Control type Maximum Permissible Loads Rated Impulse Voltage Withstand Insulation Properties Operating Ambient Temperature Range Approvals Dimensions Solar iBoost Sender Battery Type Battery Life Cycle Operating Radio Frequency Radio Range Operating Ambient Temperature Range Approvals Dimensions 220 240 Vac 1B 13A Resistive max 3kW immersion 4kV Pollution Degree 2 in accordance with IEC 664 0 to 40 C EN 60730 2 7 EN 301 489 3 EN 300 220 225 x 158 x 92 mm 2 x AA IEC LR6 1 5V alkaline supplied 1 year user replaceable 868 3 MHz 1 to 30m indoors dependant on construction and local conditions 5 to 40 C EN 60950 EN 301 489 3 EN 300 220 95 x 75 x 35 mm excluding clamp Thank you for purchasing a Solar iBoost Before use please read these instructions carefully These instructions provide information on the installation operation and programming of the unit Please keep this booklet safe for future reference The Solar iBoos
5. T There is no excess generation for the Solar iBoost to Water Heatina divert to the hot water tank OFF These messages will be overridden when other functions such as timed or manual boost are active 13 Display Cycle The display cycle allows the user to view the recorded energy saving Each press of the Display button will move through the following sequence Sayed Today Present days energy diverted into the immersion heater 83 66 kWh Sayed Yesterday Previous days energy diverted into the immersion heater 18 56 kWh Saved Last 7 Total energy diverted into the immersion heater in the past 7 days days 83 66 kWh Sayed Last 28 Total energy diverted into the immersion heater in the past 28 days dass 65 53 kWh Sayed Amount Total value of energy diverted into the immersion heater since Solar iBoost was installed 398 26 kWh Time Current time and date in 24hr format 16 153 lvereis In Winter Boost A Boost Season selection Togsle Press A 9 Press Hot water boosts can be Final press programmed for different seasons see programming section The boost season can be changed In Summer Boost here by pressing the A button when Tossle Press A required Each press of the A button will change the setting between Summer Timed Boosts OFF Winter and Boost OFF selections Toaale Press A o Switching the timed programme function between Winter Summer OFF can be activated remotely within the home using the optional
6. ctable 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 15 Pairing the Sender Unit The Solar iBoost and Sender are supplied uniquely paired and should not require the following operation However if the signal becomes lost or a new pairing is required the following procedure should be performed with the sender positioned 1m or more from the Solar iBoost 1 Press any button on the Solar iBoost to switch on the backlight Press and hold button B for 5 seconds then release 3 When Pairing with Sender 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 Successful lt or Pairing failed Try Haain B Pairing with Sender Press for 10 seconds IMPORTANT Do not press the sender button except when performing the pairing process If it is pressed for more than one second the pairing may be lost and the display shows a Lost Signal message see Tro
7. e in your local area SIB Energy Limited i Peterborough PE36SR 19 Maximise the Benefit of Your New Solar iBoost We want you to get the most from owning Solar iBoost so here s a few tips to help capture and save more energy using your Solar iBoost Reduce or Delay the ON Periods of your Current Water Heater Change your heater settings to later in the day after sundown if possible as this allows the Solar iBoost to preheat water in the tank using the excess PV energy Normal water heating will top up to the thermostatically set temperature of your tank so you have plenty of hot water available but your usual fuel usage and costs will be reduced Adjust any morning settings according to your household need but mindful that greater benefits are achieved if there is excess PV available and the tank is not already hot at the start of the day Consider which Immersion Heater to Connect to Single Immersion Systems are normally installed at the top of the tank and additional benefit is gained by installing a longer immersion or a de stratification pump to circulate the hot water throughout the tank Dual Immersion Systems we recommended connecting the top immersion heater to HTR1 and the bottom to HTR2 enabling the whole tank to benefit from the cascading PV energy feature When the top immersion heater is satisfied the energy diverts to the bottom immersion heater automatically The system regularly checks that top immersion heat
8. e instructions for pairing on page 16 Please Wait 10 4 Fitting the Measurement Clamp At the utility meter Caution not the Generation meter identify the live cable feed to the property s consumer unit Open the Measurement Clamp and remove any plastic packaging Position the clamp around the cable observing the correct orientation as shown below Close the Clamp and ensure that the latch is engaged Note Mechanical meters with rotating disks can cause distortions to measurements Position the clamp along the meter cable away from the base of the meter Fitting Examples 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 Henley Connector blocks Where a Henley or other connector block is fitted the Measurement Clamp is fitted between the utility meter and the connection block 11 5 Test the System These tests are designed to verify that only excess generation is used by the Solar iBoost Installers must check that increased energy consumption in the home results in less energy being supplied into the immersion heater This is indicated in the Heating by Solar display The availability of high energy appliances e g kettle electric showers etc are useful during these tests
9. er remains fully satisfied Vary your Heating Times by Season In Summer months the Solar 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 power operation on a 5 day 2 day basis for Winter and Summer Simply swap between the stored settings at the press of a button on the Solar iBoost or remotely on iBoost Buddy if installed This timer can in most circumstances replace existing economy tariff timers on electrical water heating systems OFF can be simply selected during holiday periods Ensure Your Water Tank is Well Insulated Enjoy the free warm water for longer Water consumed in the morning will allow a new day s Heating By Solar to begin again maximising your PV system with your Solar iBoost Minimise the Base Levels of Energy Consumption in your Property Reducing your home s energy consumption will maximise the excess power available for Solar iBoost to divert For example instead of using standby why not power down appliances when not in use Add an iBoost Buddy It s the ideal energy monitor and remote control accessory for Solar iBoost Find out if you are generating
10. iBoost Buddy home energy monitor 14 Programming The programming function allows e Setting the time and date of the clock e 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 The Solar iBoost 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 Set Time 18 15 mi uT 15 Bi Summer WkeDay 00 0 B 86hrs B2 Summer Wk 0as AGG 4 Ahras BS Summer Wk End Aa 0G Ahras B4 Summer Wk End HES 0G A Ahs BS Winter Wk Day BEIGE 6 Bahra B amp Winter Wk Day paid 4 46hrs B Winter Wk End 00 00 A 46hrs BS Winter Wk End BeBe A BARS 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 sele
11. n Heating by Solar is displayed and Solar iBoost function is proved IMPORTANT Return the clamp to its correct operating position and reinstate the PV array Test 4 Test the boost function is operational Press the Boost button 2 times Manual Boost ON displays Check that water is heating e Scroll the Boost button until it reads Manual Boost OFF 12 User Operation Flashes when energy is being CE diverted to the a immersion heater heure eu Solar Symbol is permanently lit when any boost function is on A Indicates a problem with the unit when lit see Trouble Shooting SOLAR iBOOST Display A B Boost Each press Enables Enables the Provides a Boost moves through programming sender pairing of Hot Water see the Display Cycle mode see process see Manual Boost see Display Programming Pairing the Cycle Sender Normal Operation During normal operation the unit will show one of the following displays a Solar iBoost is diverting energy to the hot water tank Heatina by Solr rne instant value of energy being diverted is shown together with an indication of the immersion heater 81 45 kl Htr1l 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 Water Tank the immersion heater but tank has reached maximum temperature and switched off HO
12. o replacing 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 Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5XY England or to an authorised agent This Warranty is void in the event of improper installation unauthorised service use of unauthorised components owner neglect misuse or natural disasters including lightning strike This warranty does not extend to ancillary equipment not supplied by the manufacturer No responsibility is assumed for incidental damage No responsibility is assumed for consequential damage Disclaimer SIB Energy Limited has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design The company therefore reserves the right to change the specification of its models at any time All items in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may not apply to your particular situation Disposal of Old Electrical Appliances For electrical products sold within the European Community At the end of XI this products useful life it should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advic
13. rated up to 3kW each which MUST include a working thermostat 3 There should be NO electronic controls between the Solar iBoost and the immersion heater only direct connections to the immersion and mechanical thermostat are suitable for Solar iBoostt 4 Where a switch is installed between the Solar iBoost and the immersion heater there should be NO neon lamp on the switch The Solar iBoostt Check you have received Solar iBoost main unit Watton ang Wall fixings 2 x AA Batteries SOLAR iBOOST Measurement Clamp with cable amp plug Sender with socket for measurement clamp Solar iBoost Quick Start Guide Pre Installation 1 Read Checks Before Commencing Installation and ensure compliance 2 Locate a suitably ventilated flat and vertical surface close to the hot water tank to fix the Solar iBoost observing all clearances shown on page 6 Positioning should be convenient for running a cable from a fused spur to the Solar iBoost and on to the immersion heater s Connection 3 4 5 6 Hard wire the Solar iBoost in accordance with the selected wiring diagram on pages 7 9 following IEE Regulations or local regulations Replace the terminal cover but do not power up Connect the Measurement Clamp into the Sender and fit the batteries in the Sender Keep the Sender at 1 2m from the main unit Do NOT press the button on the Sender Switch on the power supply to the Solar iBoos
14. screws supplied or suitable screws for the mounting surface 2 Connecting the Solar iBoost The Solar iBoost installation must be protected against overcurrent by connecting it via a 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet Remove the terminal cover terminals are arranged as follows 220 240V 50Hz Max 3kW rear cable entry SUPPLY HTR 1 cut outs for FAN UNIT amp amp X Terminal Description IF zr IF IF SUPPLY 220 240V Live Input must be protected by 16A MCB or 13A fused outlet Neutral Earth all earth terminals common HTR 1 Terminals Connect to Immersion Heater at Top of Tank Connect to the Live terminal of the immersion heater max 13A Connect to the Neutral terminal of the immersion heater Earth HTR 2 Terminals Connect to Lower Immersion Heater if fitted Connect to the Live terminal of the immersion heater max 13A Connect to the Neutral terminal of the immersion heater Earth Hard wire the Solar iBoost in accordance with the selected wiring options on the pages overleaf Terminals allow the connection of up to 4mm solid copper conductor or multi strand cable Ensure terminals are fully tightened and cable is clamped using the cable clamps provided Where necessary invert the plastic cable clamp to provide the correct grip Replace the terminal cover do not switch on power at this stage go to section 3 Wiring Diagrams N Single Immersion Heater Where a
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16. t and a short start up procedure runs until Water Heating Off is displayed 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 of any connector or Henley blocks IMPORTANT the orientation of the clamp must be observed to ensure only excess current is detected and used for water heating Commissioning 8 To commission perform the tests shown in section 5 Henley Consumer General Unit Scheme Layout Connector Block if fitted Utility Utility Fuse Meter Measuring Clamp IMPORTANT Meter Ensure the clamp di is orientated on the Gonsumer cable correctly as Unit shown on the label Sender Unit B This is critical for correct operation 1 Installation 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 100mm 100mm cooo 100mm SOLAR iBOOST e 9 100mm Minimum clearance is 100mm all around Do not allow airflow to be obstructed Fixing the Solar iBoost Two hanging brackets and two lower fixing screw points are provided Rear Hanging Brackets of uo te e Fixing Screw Points Use
17. t is designed to be used in conjunction with micro generation systems e g solar PV where surplus energy generated can be stored within a domestic hot water cylinder in the form of hot water By monitoring the amount of energy being exported to the National Grid the Solar iBoost unit will divert energy into an immersion heater when the energy generated exceeds the amount of energy consumed within the property Solar iBoost controls the energy delivered to the immersion heater in proportion to that exported Solar iBoost Features Up to two immersion heater connections when the first immersion heater is satisfied the energy flows automatically to the second immersion heater e Manual Boost and programmable Timed Boost eg For economy settings e A single battery powered wireless sender with measurement clamp e Displayed energy saving information Up to 3kW immersion heater capability e Solar iBoost is pre programmed for wireless connection to the optional iBoost Buddy home energy monitor Checks Before Commencing Installation Please note and ensure the following before commencing any installation 1 The electrical installation of this device must only be undertaken by a suitably trained and qualified electrician all local safety standards must be observed All work must satisfy Building IEE Wiring regulations in force at the time 2 Solar iBoost is suitable for heating water tanks with up to two immersion heaters
18. uble Shooting To correct either reset the sender by removing and refitting the batteries or use the above procedure to reset the pairing 16 Manual Boost Switches on full power to the immersion heater for the period of time selected Note that electricity is drawn from the grid if the excess generation is too low 1 2 Boost Press any button on the Solar iBoost to switch on the backlight Each press of the Boost button adds 15 minutes to the boost time up to maximum of 2 hours The amount of time remaining is shown on the display To cancel the boost simply press the Boost button repeatedly until Manual Boost OFF is shown First Boost button press Manual Boost ON Manual Boost OH Manual Boost OH for 15 mins for 38 mins for 45 mins m d Manual Boost OH Manual Boost OH _ Manual Boost OH for 68 mins for 73 mins for 9B mins mll Manual Boost OH _ Manual Boost OH _ Manual Boost for 185 mins for 128 mins OFF Final press The Boost function can be activated remotely within the home using the optional iBoost Buddy home energy monitor 17 Troubleshooting Warnings and Messages The Solar iBoost internal diagnostics notify if any fault arises in the system When a fault is detected the red warning triangle on the front of A the unit is illuminated A message on the display details the specific fault Sender Battery Loh Lost Sianal ta Sender Unit Cooling Check vents Maximum Power E
19. ummer OFF timed settings Solar energy will be captured but timed settings will not operate Accumulated savings and programmed times are retained in memory 18 Further Support To find out more about how Solar iBoost works visit www solariboost co uk Consult your qualified installer electrician for any user queries Technical support for qualified installers and electricians 44 0 1536 447866 Important Information about Legionella Legionella bacteria are common and can be found naturally in environmental water sources such as rivers lakes and reservoirs usually in low numbers As legionella bacteria are commonly encountered they may eventually colonise manufactured water systems and if conditions are favourable the number of bacteria may grow Contamination risks are however low due to the low availability of nutrients and the regular chlorination of the water supply As with any hot water storage system it is important to avoid water stagnation and ensure the water is regularly heated to a minimum temperature of 55 60 C to reduce potential risks It is therefore recommended that the hot water tank be heated to 55 60 C at least once per week either using Boost facility or through other heating controls Limited Warranty The SIB Energy Company Limited Warranty provides free replacement cover for all defects in parts and workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase SIB Energy Ltd obligation in this respect is limited t
20. xceeded Htr 1 Shutting Down Batteries are low in the sender unit replace batteries at earliest opportunity Do not use rechargeable batteries The unit is no longer receiving messages from the sender unit Possible causes 1 Batteries may be exhausted 2 Solar iBoost is positioned too far or near to the sender 3 Sender unit pairing button may have been pressed inadvertently outside of the pairing process see Pairing the Sender The Solar iBoost unit is over its working temperature check that the unit is clear of obstructions and that there is adequate airflow to the unit The unit will automatically recover when the internal temperature has reduced to within the normal operating range 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 within specification This warning can be reset by power cycling the Solar iBoost unit Solar iBoost can be left to operate year round Should you wish to power it down e g during holidays the following options are possible e Switch off at the fused spur No solar energy will be captured by the Solar iBoost and timed settings will not operate e Temporarily remove the batteries from the sender No solar energy will be captured but timed settings will continue to operate e Select OFF in Winter S
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