Operation manual of solar water controller SR868C8/SR868C8Q

Contents
Contents----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1. Safety information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
1.1 Installation and commissioning -----------------------------------------------------------------3
1.2 About this manual ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
1.3 Liability waiver ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
1.4 Important remark------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.5 Description of symbols----------------------------------------------------------------------------4
1.6 Description of operation button------------------------------------------------------------------4
2. Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.1 Installing the display unit of controller ---------------------------------------------------------5
2.2 Installing the control unit---------------------------------------------------------------------------5
2.3 Preparing before wire connection ---------------------------------------------------------------6
2.4 Power connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
2.5Terminal connection --------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
3. Commissioning--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
3.1 Set time/ week------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
3.2 Menu structure-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
3.3Menu description-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
3.4 System description--------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
4. Controller functions----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
4.1 Access main menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
4.2 Access submenu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
4.3 Main menu DT O & DT F Temperature difference function-----------------------------14
4.4 Main menu-THET timing heating-------------------------------------------------------15
4.5 TEMP Temperature main menu----------------------------------------------------------------18
4.5.1 EM Emergency collector temperature
（emergency switch-off temperature of collector）----------------------------------19
4.5.2 CMX Maximum limited collector temperature (collector cooling function)---19
4.5.3 CMN low temperature protection of collector---------------------------------------20
4.5.4 CFR frost protection of collector --------------------------------------------------21
4.5.5 SMX Maximum temperature of tank ----------------------------------------22
4.5.6 REC Tank re-cooling function----------------------------------------------------------22
4.5.7 C-F Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature transferring --------------------------23
4.6 FUN Auxiliary function--------------------------------------------------------------------------23
4.6.1 DVWG Anti-Legionella function --------------------------------------------------------24
4.6.2 CIRC Temperature controlled hot water circulation pump------------------------25
4.6.3 nMIN Solar circulation pump speed adjusting (RPM speed controlling)-------26
4.6.3.1 DTS standard temperature difference

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(for circuit pump’s speed adjusting)----------------------------------------------26

4.6.3.2 RIS Temperature increase rate
(for circuit pump speed adjusting)-----------------------------------------------27
4.6.4 OHQM Thermal energy measuring-----------------------------------------------------27
4.6.4.1 FMAX Flow rate---------------------------------------------------------------------------28
4.6.4.2 MEDT Type of heat transfer liquid----------------------------------------------------29
4.6.4.3 MED% Concentration of heat transfer liquid -----------------------------29
4.6.5 INTV Pump interval function-------------------------------------------------------------30
4.6.5.1 tSTP Pump interval- time--------------------------------------------------------------31
4.6.5.2 tRUN Pump running time -------------------------------------------------------------31
4.6.6 BYPR High temperature by-pass function
(tank temperature automatically adjusting)-----------------------------------------31
4.7 HND Manual mode---------------------------------------------------------------------------------32
4.8 PASS Password setting-------------------------------------------------------------------------33
4.9 LOAD Recovery to factory setting------------------------------------------------------------34
4.10 ON/OFF button------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
4.11 Holiday function-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
4.12 Manual heating-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
4.13 Temperature query function------------------------------------------------------- 36
5. Protection function ------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
5.1 Memory Protection-------------------------------------------------------------------------37
5.2 Screen protection----------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
6. Troubles Shooting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
6.1 Trouble protection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
6.2 Trouble checking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------39
7. Quality Guarantee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
8. Technical data --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
9. Delivery scope--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
10. Device matchable to this controller-------------------------------------------------------------42

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1. Safety information

1.1 Installation and commissioning

-• When laying cables, please ensure that no damage occurs to any of the
constructional fire safety measures presented in the building.
• The controller must not be installed in rooms where easily inflammable gas mixtures
are present or may occur.
• The permissible environmental conditions can’t be exceeded at the site of
installation.
• Before connecting the device, make sure that the energy supply matches the
specifications that controller requires.
• All devices connected to the controller must conform to the technical specifications
of the controller.
• All operations on an open regulator are only to be conducted cleared from the power
supply. All safety regulations for working on the power supply are valid.
• Connecting and /or all operations that require opening the regulator (e.g. changing
the fuse) are only to be conducted by specialists.

1.2 About this manual

This manual describes the installation, function and operation of a solar thermal
controller.
When installing the remaining components e.g. the solar collectors, pump assemblies
and the storage unit, are sure to observe the appropriate installation instructions
provided by each manufacturer. Only trained professional personnel may only perform
installation, electrical connection, commissioning and maintenance of the device. The
professional personnel must be familiar with this manual and follow the instructions
contained herein.

1.3 Liability waiver

The manufacturer cannot monitor the compliance with these instructions or the
circumstances and methods used for installation, operation, utilization and
maintenance of this controller. Improper installation can cause damages to material
and persons. This is the reason why we do not take over responsibility and liability for
losses, damages or cost that might arise due to improper installation, operation or
wrong utilization and maintenance or that occurs in some connection with the
aforementioned. Moreover we do not take over liability for patent infringements or

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infringements – occurring in connection with the use of this controller- on third parties
rights. The manufacturer preserves the right to put changes to product, technical date
or installation and operation instructions without prior notice. As soon as it becomes
evident that safe operation is no longer possible (e.g. visible damage). Please
immediate take the device out of operation. Note: ensure that the device cannot be
accidentally placed into operation.

1.4 Important remark

We have carefully checked the text and pictures of this manual and provided the best of
our knowledge and ideas, however inevitable errors maybe exist. Please note that we
can not guarantee that this manual is given in the integrity of image and text, they are
just some examples, and they apply only to our own system. Incorrect, incomplete and
erroneous information and the resulting damage we do not take responsibility.

1.5 Description of symbols

Safety instruction:
The safety instructions in the manual are marked with a warning triangle. They
indicate measures, which can lead to personal injury and safety risks.
Operation steps: small triangle “►”is used to indicate operation step.
Notes: Contains important information about operation or function.

1.6 Description of operation button

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No. Button description

1 Power indicating light
2 “On/off” button
3 “Clock” button
4 “Holiday” button(SR868C8 have no such function)
5 “Heating”- manual heating button
6 “Recovery” button
7 “ESC”, exit program setup
8 “SET” confirm button
9 “+” Parameter adjust button
10 “-” Parameter adjust button
11 LCD display screen

2．Installation
Controller can only be installed indoors, far away from dangerous place and away from
the electromagnetic field. Controller should be equipped with an additional plug, which
should have minimum 3mm distance between the pole of the plug or effective
compliance with the provisions of the installation. For example, switch or fuse, please
note that it should be separated between the wires, and use AC power.

2.1 Installing the display unit of controller

► Take away the back cover plate of display unit by screwdriver, see picture ①
► Fix the back cover plate on wall; see picture ②, (Note: don’t drill hole on the cover
plate)
► Insert display into groove of back cover ①②, installing the display unit on the back
cover plate see picture ③

Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

2.2 Installing the control unit

Note: the controller can only be installed in an area having an adequate level of
protection.

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Fixing the hang-panel of controller

►Choose a suitable site
►Mark the position of hole
►Drill the fixing hole, insert the expansion screw
►Fix the hanging plate by using screw
►Press the control unit on the hanging plate

2.3 Preparing before wire connection

Please switch-off the power net before opening the controller cover, and note
the regulation of local electricity supply.

Open/ close the cover of terminal

►Loosen the screw ①②, move cover upwards and
take away the cover
►Close the cover: downwards close cover
►fix cover by using screw ①②。

2.4 Power connection

Power can only be switched on when the house of controller is closed, an installer must
make sure that the IP protection class of the controller is not damaged during
installation.

Depending on the type of installation, the cables may enter the device through the rear
hole of the case ④or the lower side hole of the case ⑤
Cable come from the rear ④: remove the plastic flaps from the rear side of the case
using an appropriate tool.

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Cable come from the below⑤: cut the left and right plastic flaps using an appropriate
tool (e.g. knife) and break them out of the case.

Notes: the flexible wire must be fastened on the case using the clamps provided

2.5 Terminal connection

Before to open the terminal, please be sure to switch-off the power supplier
and pay attention to the local electricity supply rules.

 Terminal layout

 FUSE:2A/250V

 Power connection
Power connection terminal is: Input ports
Ground line terminal is GND

 Display connection
Port 1: connect red wire (＋12V)Port 2: connect white wire ( COM)

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Port 3: connect black wire ( GND)

Note: please lead wire into indoors, and fix the cable outdoors.

 Sensor input ports

Input sensor ports T0, T1: for Pt1000 sensors, used for measuring the temperature of
collector and measuring the heat output.
Input sensor ports T2, T3, and T4: for NTC10K, B=3950 sensors, used for measuring
the temperature of tank and pipe.

 Advice regarding the installation of temperature sensors:

Only original factory equipped Pt1000 temperature sensors are approved for use with
the collector, it is equipped with 1.5meter silicon cable and suitable for all weather
conditions, the temperature sensor and cable are temperature resistant up to 280℃,
not necessary to distinguish the positive and negative polarity of the sensor connection.

Only original factory equipped NTC10K,B=3950 temperature sensors are approved for
use with tank and pipe, it is equipped with 1.5meter PVC cable, and they are
temperature resistant up to 105℃, not necessary to distinguish the positive and
negative polarity of the sensor connection.

All sensor cables carry low voltage, and to avoid inductive effects, must not be laid
close to 230 volt or 400-volt cables (minimum separation of 100mm)

If external inductive effects are existed, e.g. from heavy current cables, overhead train
cables, transformer substations, radio and television devices, amateur radio stations,
microwave devices etc, then the cables to the sensors must be adequately shielded.

Sensor cables may be extended to a maximum length of ca. 100 meter, when cable’s
2
length is up to 50m, and then 0.75mm cable should be used. When cable’s length is up
2
to 100m, and then 1.5mm cable should be used.

 Output ports
Output P1：For solar circuit pump, semiconductor relay (SCR relay), also suitable for
RMP control, max. switching current 1A,
Output P2：for hot water circuit pump, electromagnetic relay, and max. switching
current 3.5A,
P2 ports are always open,
Output R1：for by-pass circuit pump or valve, electromagnetic relay, max. switching
current 3.5A, R1 ports are always open,

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Output H1：for back-up electrical heater, electromagnetic relay, and max. switching
current 10A, H1 connection ports are always open.

3. Commissioning
Connect the sensors, pumps or switching valves to the controller before you
connect the power supply!
After switching on power to the controller, firstly it will ask for to set the time, password
and parameters of system.

3.1 Set time/week

►Press “Clock” button, time displays on screen, hour selection area “00” blinks on
display screen.
►Press “+”“-” button to set hour of clock
►Press “Clock” button again, minute
area“00”blinks
►Press “+”“-” button to set minute of clock.
►Press “Clock” again, week area “MO” blinks
►Press “+”“-” button to set week.
►Press “ESC” button
to exit set program, or wait for 20 seconds to exit program automatically.

Code Week day

MO Monday

TU Tuesday

WE Wednesday

TH Thursday

FR Friday

SA Saturday

SU Sunday

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3.2 Menu structure

Menu of controller SR868C8Q Menu of controller SR868C8

Submenu:
Through submenu, customer can set the parameter as desired value, please check it
carefully.

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3.3 Menu description

Code
Code Code
(Subme Menu Description Remark
（Mainmenu） (Submenu)
nu)
DT O Switch-on temperature difference
DT F Switch-off temperature difference
THET Timing heating
TEMP Temperature
Collector
EMOF
maximum switch-off temperature
Collector
EMON
maximum switch-on temperature
Maximum temperature of collector
CMX
(Collector cooling function)
Low temperature protection of
CMN
collector
CFR Frost protection of collector
SMX Maximum temperature of tank
REC Tank re-cooling function
Celsius and Fahrenheit
C-F
temperature transferring
FUN Auxiliary function
DVWG Anti legionnaires' function
Temperature controlled hot water
CIRC
circulation pump
Speed controlling of circulation
nMIN pump
（RPM pump controlling）
Standard temperature difference
DTS (for circulation pump speed
adjust)
Increase scale (circulation pump
RIS Only available
speed adjusting parameter set)
on controller
OHQM Thermal energy measuring
SR868C8Q
FMAX Flow rate
MEDT Type of heat transfer liquid
Concentration of heat transfer
MED%
liquid
INTV Pump interval function
tSTP Pump interval time
tRUN Pump running time
BYPA By pass (high temperature)
HDN Manual controlling
PASS Password set
LOAD Recovery to factory set

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3.4 System description

1 collector array – 1 storage tank – 1 pump and auxiliary heating

Description:
The solar circuit pump (P1) is switched on as soon as the switch-on temperature
difference (△Ton) between the collector array (T1) and the storage tank (T2) is
reached. If the temperature difference between the collector array (T1) and storage
tank (T2) drops below the switch-off temperature difference (△Toff), or the temperature
of storage tank (T3) reaches the preset maximum storage temperature, then the solar
circuit pump (P1) is switched off.

Back-up heating by auxiliary boiler (detailed see paragraph 4.4):

Within the preset time section of back-up heating, if the temperature T3 is below the
switch-on temperature, then the circulation pump ( H1) of back-up heating is triggered,
when T3 is heated to the switch-off temperature, circulation pump H1 of back-up
heating is ceased.

Note:
T3 is alternative sensor, when no sensor (T3) is installed in the top part of tank,
controller will use the signal of sensor T2 automatically to control the auxiliary heating
or the circulation pump.

T0: Temperature sensor for thermal energy measuring ( optional sensor)

T1: Temperature sensor for collector array (PT1000)
T2: Temperature sensor in the bottom part of tank 1(NTC10K)

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T3: Temperature sensor in the top part of tank (NTC10K,optional sensor)

T4: Temperature sensor on hot water circulation pipe (NTC10K,optional sensor)
P1: Solar circuit pump
P2: Hot water circuit pump (optional output)
R1: High temperature by-pass pump or valve (optional output)
H1: output for back-up electrical heater

4．Controller functions

4.1 Access main menu

Under standby status, doing like following access main menu
►Press “SET” button, “PWD 0000”displays on screen, the left first digital blinks, ask for
entering password, factory default set password is “ 0000”
►Press “+”“-” button to enter first digital of
password.
►Press “SET” button again, the second digital
blinks
►Press “+”“-” button button, to enter second digital of password
►Press “SET” button again, the third digital blinks
►Press “+”“-” button to enter the third digital of password
►Press “SET” button again, the fourth digital blinks
►Press “+”“-” button, to enter the fourth digital of password
►Press “SET” button again to access main menu
►Press “+”“-” button, can select the main menu
►Press “ESC” button to exit main menu

4.2 Access submenu

After selecting main menu, do like following access submenu
►Press “SET” button, to access submenu
►Press “+”“-” button to select submenu
►Press “SET” button again to access program，
can adjust parameter value now
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust the value of For example: submenu
parameter
►Press “ESC” button, exit program of submenu
►Press “ESC” button again, to exit main menu.

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4.3 Main menu DT O & DT F Temperature difference function

Description:
Solar circuit pump P1 is triggered by the temperature difference function, so long as the
temperature difference between collector and tank reaches the switch-on DT, solar
circuit pump is triggered.

For example: the switch-on DT is 8oC, switch-off DT is 4oC, if the temperature in the
bottom part of tank is 20oC, then just when collector temperature rises up to 28 oC,
pump is triggered, and when collector temperature drops to 24 oC, pump is ceased.

Note: the switch-on/off DT of 8 oC and 4 oC are standard system setting according to

many years’ experience, only in special application cases it needs to be changed, (e.g
far distance heat transferring), normally it is recommend to use default set. Switch-on
and switch-off DT are alternating set. To avoid mistake the minimum difference
o
between two temperature differences (ΔTon –ΔToff) is set as 2 C.

 Setup the switch-on temperature difference:

Under standby status, access main menu DT O,

►Press “SET” button, to access settings program of DT O, “DT O 08℃” displays on
screen, “08℃” blinks, the switch-on temperature difference can be set.
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust the value of switch-on DT, adjustable range
(OFF+2℃）～20℃，factory setting is 8℃
►Press “ESC” button to exit this setting,
parameter is saved automatically.

 Setup the switch-off temperature difference:

Under standby status, access main menu DT F

►Press “SET” button, to access settings program of DT F, “DT F 04℃” displays on
screen, “04℃” blinks, the switch-off temperature difference can be set.
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust the value of switch-off DT, adjustable range 0℃～
（ON-2℃），factory set is 4℃.
►Press “ESC” to exit menu, or wait for 20
seconds to exit automatically, the setup
parameters are saved automatically.

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4.4 Main menu - THET timing heating

Description:
Electrical heater, gas boiler or oil boiler can be integrated into solar system used as
back-up of system, and they can be triggered automatically at preset time by preset
temperature. Within a preset time section, when the temperature (T3) of top part of
tank drops below the preset switching-on temperature of this function, back-up heating
starts to work, when T3 rises up to the preset turning off temperature, back-up heating
is stopped. Within 24 hours, three time sections can be set with this controller.

Factory set:
The first time section: back-up heating function starts at 4:00 and ends at 5:00 am.
Within this time section, switch-on temperature is 40℃, switch-off temperature is 45℃.
The second time section: from 10:00 to 10:00 am, it means there is no back-up heating
in this time.
The third time section: back-up heating function starts at 17:00 and ends at 22:00 pm.
Within this time section, the switch-on temperature is 50℃, switch-off temperature is
55℃.

The switch-on temperature adjustable range: 10℃ ~ (OFF-2 ℃)

The switch-off temperature adjustable range: (ON+2 ℃) ~ 80℃

If you want to shut off one timing heating, then you can set the turning on time and
turning off time same value (for example, the second time section no this function, then
you can set turning on/off time is 10:00 ~ 10:00)

When time is outside of the preset time section, back-up heating doesn’t work
automatically even when the tank temperature reaches the switch –on temperature of
heating.

Note:
 When there is no sensor installed in the top part of tank (no T3 sensor), controller
will take the signal of T2 (sensor in bottom of tank) automatically to control this
function.

 The time in this controlled is 24 hours, when you set time section, the switch-off
time of heating should be larger than switch-on time. For example: if you set the
switch-on time of heating is at 17:00, but switch-off time of heating is 6:00, then
this setting doesn’t take effect, that means within this time section, heating function
doesn’t work. The correct set is like flowing: it should be divided into two time
sections, one time section is from 17:00 to 23:59, the other time section is from
00:00 to 06:00.

Setup steps:
Under standby status, access main menu tHET

►Press “SET” button, access THET program to set parameter, “tH 1o 04:00” displays
on screen, the switch-on time and temperature for first time section of heating function

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can be set

►Repress “SET” button, “04” of hour time

blinks on screen

►Press “+”“-” button to adjust hour of time

►Repress “SET” button again, “00” of minute time blinks on screen

►Press “+”“-” button to adjust minute of time

►Repress “SET” button, temperature “40℃” blinks on screen

►Press “+”“-” button, to set the switch-on temperature of heating
►Then, Press “ESC” to exit this set and to access the switch-off time and temperature
set
►Press “+” button, “tH 1F 05:00” displays on screen, the switch-off time and
temperature for first time section of heating function can be set
►Press “SET” button, “05” of hour time blinks on screen.
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust hour of time
►Repress “SET” button, “00” of minute time
blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button to set minute of time
►Repress “SET” button, temperature “45℃” blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to set switch-off temperature of heating
►Press “ESC” to exit this set program, parameters are saved automatically

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►Press“+” button, “tH 2o 10:00” displays on screen, the switch-on time and
temperature for the second time section of heating function can be set
►Press “SET” button, “10” of hour time blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust hour of time
►Repress “SET” button, “00” of minute time
blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust minute of time
►Repress “SET” button, temperature “50℃” blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust switch-on temperature of heating
►Then press “ESC” to exit this set and to access the switch-off time and temperature
set
►Press “+” button, “tH 2F 10:00” displays on screen, set the switch-off time and

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temperature of second time section of heating

function
►Press “SET” button, “10” of hour time blinks
on screen
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust hour of time
►Repress “SET” button, “00” of minute time blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust minute of time
►Repress “SET” button, temperature “55℃”blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust switch-off temperature of heating
► Press “ESC” to exit this set program, parameter is saved automatically
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► Press “+” button, “tH 3o 17:00” displays on screen, set the switch-on time and
temperature of the third time section of heating function
►Press “SET” button, “17” of hour time blinks
on screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust hour of time
►Repress “SET” button, “00” of minute time
blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust minute of time
►Repress “SET” button, temperature “50℃” blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust switch-on temperature of heating
►Press “ESC” to exit this set program and to the switch-off time and temperature set
►Press “+” button, “tH 3F 22:00” displays on screen, the switch-off time and
temperature of the third time section of heating function can be set
►Press “SET” button, “22” of hour time blinks
on screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust hour of time
►Repress “SET” button, “00” of minute time
blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust minute of time
►Repress “SET” button, temperature “55℃” blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust switch-off temperature of heating
►Press “ESC” to exit menu, or wait for 20 seconds, set parameters are saved
automatically
Note: when no gas or oil boiler is installed in system, electrical heater can be installed
as back-up device, when electrical heater is in operation status, signal blinks on
screen.

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If customer use electrical heater as back-up, please according to the power of electrical
heater to equip corresponding safety devices like contactor and breaker with this
controller, we strongly recommend equipping with SR802 device with this controller,
(SR802 detailed technical data see paragraph 10 spare parts)

4.5 TEMP Temperature main menu

For every system, the factory set parameters are in the best condition that is fully
integrated into the entire solar system. But these parameters can also be set
individually to cater the special requirements, please carefully observe the operation
data of system components after setting.
Note: parameters that can be set depend on the selected system, not all the
parameters can be adjusted in a solar system.
Following submenu can be access though TEMP main menu.

EM Emergency collector temperature

（Emergency switch-off temperature of collector）-----------------------------------------4.5.1
CMX Maximum limited collector temperature (collector cooling function) ----------- 4.5.2
CMN low temperature protection of collector ----------------------------------------------4.5.3
CFR frost protection of collector -----------------------------------------------------------------4.5.4
SMX Maximum temperature of tank-------------------------------------------------------------4.5.5
REC Tank re-cooling function --------------------------------------------------------------------4.5.6
C-F Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature transferring--------------------------------------4.5.7

Adjustable Function exit

Function Factory set
range temperature
EMOF
（ON+3℃）～
Collector 130℃
200℃
maximum switch-off temperature
EMON
Collector OFF-3℃）～
maximum switch-on temperature 120℃
197℃

CMX Maximum limited collector

temperature 110℃～190℃ 110℃ 107℃
(collector cooling function)
CMN low temperature protection of
0℃～90℃ OFF
collector
CFR frost protection of collector -10℃～10℃ OFF
SMX Maximum temperature of tank 2℃～95℃ 60℃ 58℃
REC Tank re-cooling function OFF
C-F Celsius and Fahrenheit o
C ~ oF o
C
temperature transferring

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4.5.1 EM Emergency collector temperature(Emergency switch-off function)

Function description:
When temperature of collector rises up to the preset maximum switch-off temperature,
collector emergency switch-off function is activated. As the result of this function, solar
circulation pump is stopped,it avoids the damage of system components caused by
over-heated temperature. EMOF parameter is for set maximum switch-off temperature
of collector (factory set: 130oC), if the collector temperature rises up to preset EMOF
temperature, solar pump is stopped;EMON parameter is for set maximum switch-on
temperature of collector (factory set: 120oC),when the collector temperature drops to
EMON temperature, solar pump can be triggered again, collector emergency switch-off
function is deactivated automatically.
 EMOF collector maximum switch-off temperature
Select submenu EMOF, “EMOF 130oC” displays on the screen.
►Press “ SET” button, parameter 130oC blinks on the screen.
►Press “ +, -“ button, to adjust the EMOF
temperature, adjustable range: ( ON
+3oC)~200oC, factory set is 130oC.
►Repress “SET” button, activate and
deactivate this function, if deactivate the function, “EMOF - - -” displays on screen.
►Press “ ESC” button to exit menu, or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically, set
parameter is saved automatically.
 EMON collector maximum switch-on temperature
Select submenu EMON, “EMON 120oC” displays on the screen.
►Press “ SET” button, parameter 120oC blinks
on the screen.
►Press “ +,-“ button, to adjust the EMON
temperature, adjustable range:
( OFF-3oC)~200oC, factory set is 120oC.
►Repress “SET” button, activate and deactivate this function, if deactivate the function,
“EMON- - -” displays on screen.
►Press “ ESC” button to exit menu, or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically, set
parameter is saved automatically.
These two signals display on the screen, means collector emergency
switch-off function is activated, and tank temperature rises up to its maximum permitted
temperature.
Only this signal displays on the screen, means this function is activated, but tank
temperature doesn’t rise up to its maximum temperature.

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4.5.2 CMX Maximum limited collector temperature (collector cooling function)

Function description:
The collector cooling function delays the vaporization of the heat transfer fluid. Shortly
before reaching the maximum temperature of the collector, the solar pump starts
working in order to cool down the heat transfer fluid using the heat losses occurring in
pipelines and storage cylinder.

When tank temperature rises to its preset maximal temperature, solar circuit pump is
ceased compulsively even the temperature difference is satisfied. If the sunshine is
very good, as a result collector temperature will rise continuously, when collector
temperature rises up to its maximal temperature, solar pump will be triggered again
even at the case that tank temperature is already to its maximal temperature. And solar
pump works until the temperature of collector drops since this reversed circulation or
when tank temperature rises its emergency temperature (95 oC).

When displays, and blinks on the screen, it indicates that tank emergency
temperature reaches, tank temperature is ≥95℃

Setup steps:
To access main menu TEMP, then select submenu CMX “CMX 110℃” displays on
screen

►Press “SET” button, parameter “110℃” blinks.

►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust the collector protection temperature, adjustable range
(100℃～190℃）, factory set is 110℃
►Repress “SET” button, activate and deactivate this function, if deactivate the function,
“CMX - - -” displays on screen.
►Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

CMX signal displays on screen, it indicates that this function is in activated.

4.5.3 CMN low temperature protection of collector

Description:
When the temperature of collector is below preset CMN temperatures, solar circuit
pump is ceased, even when the temperature difference between collector and tank

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exceeds switch-on temperature difference, solar pump doesn’t work yet. When
temperature of collector is 3oC higher that the preset CMN temperature, solar circuit
pump is restarted, controller exits this program.

Setup steps:
To access main menu TEMP, then select submenu CMN, “CMN - - -” displays on
screen, default set is off.

►Press “SET” button, default off signal “- - -” blinks on screen.

►Repress “SET” button, to activate and deactivate this function
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust the low protection temperature of collector CMN,
adjustable range (00℃～90℃), after activate the function, factory set is 10℃
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

CMN signal displays on screen, it indicates that this function is in activated.

4.5.4 CFR frost protection of collector

Description:
In winter when the temperature of collector is below the preset frost protection
o
temperature (factory set is 4 C), Solar circuit pump is triggered. Besides when tank
temperature (T2) drops to 4oC, electrical heater is triggered automatically and it is in
o
operation until T2 is heated up to 20 C or it is stopped when program of CFR is exited.
o
When collector temperature rises up to 7 C, solar circuit pump is ceased, program of
CFR exits automatically.

This function is used in system, which use water as heat transfer liquid, to avoid the
freezing of solar heat transfer fluid.

Setup steps:
To access main menu TEMP, then select submenu CFR, “CFR - - -” displays on screen,
default set is off.
►Press “SET” button, default off “- - -” blinks.
►Repress “SET” button, to activate or
deactivate this function

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►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust the frost protection function, adjustable range is
（-10℃～10℃）， after function activated, default set is 4℃
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

CFR signal displays on screen, it indicates that this function is in activated.

Note: this function is only available in special solar system which using no-anti-freezing
liquid; this kind of system is only suitable in area where the ambient temperature is near
to 0oC in only few days. If safety requirement is very high , then anti-freezing is
necessary, we suggest to use suitable anti-freezing liquid to avoid frost problem.

4.5.5 SMX Maximum temperature of tank

Description:
When the DT between collector T1 and Tank 2 caters the switch-on DT of circulation,
solar pump is triggered, but in order to avoid the high temperature inside tank,
controller will check whether the temperature (T3) of top part of tank is higher than
maximum temperature of tank, when T3 is higher than preset SMX temperature, solar
pump is ceased even at the case that DT caters condition. When tank temperature
drops and is 2oC below the SMX, solar pump restarts when DT caters condition.

Setup steps:
To access main menu TEMP, then select submenu SMX, “SMX 60℃” displays on
screen.
►Press “SET” button, parameter “60℃”blinks
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust the value of
maximum temperature of tank1 adjustable
range is（2℃～95℃）, default set is 60℃
►Repress “SET” button to activate and deactivate this function, if function deactivated,
“SMX - - -” displays on the screen.
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

SMX signal displays on screen, it indicates that this function is in activated.

4.5.6 REC Tank re-cooling function

Description:
If tank temperature is over tank’s maximum temperature, and at the same time,
collector temperature is 5oC lower than tank temperature, then solar pump is triggered,
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collector, solar pump keep in working until tank temperature drops below its
maximum temperature.

Setup steps:
To access main menu TEMP, then select submenu REC, “REC OFF” displays on
screen, default set is off.
►Press “SET” button, parameter “OFF” blinks
on screen
►Repress “SET” button to activate or
deactivate this function, after function activated; factory set is “REC ON”
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

REC signal displays on screen, it indicates that this function is in activated.

4.5.7 C- F Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature transferring

Setup steps:

To access main menu TEMP, then select submenu C-F, “C-F ℃” displays on screen.

►Press “SET” button, parameter “℃” blinks on the screen.

►Press “+” button, to select between Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature, factory set
is ℃
►Press “ESC” button to exit menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6 FUN Auxiliary function

The auxiliary function of this controller can be set under “FUN” submenu; it is possible
to activate several auxiliary functions at the same time.

Note:
Sometimes, your selected function needs an extra signal input to connect temperature
sensor or an extra output to connect pump or electromagnetic valve. in “FUN “submenu,
some functions are deactivated. Hence, for different system, activated or deactivated
status for following auxiliary functions in submenu is also different.

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Example to explain:
If you set thermal energy measuring parameter (OHQM) is off, that means this function
is deactivated, then, FMAX, MEDT and MED% functions are disappeared in the
submenu, only when this function (OHQM) is activated, they are just appear in the
submenu. (See detailed in
§3.2 menu structure)

Following submenu can be accessed through menu “FUN”

DVWG Anti-Legionella function------------------------------------------------------------------4.6.1
CIRC Temperature controlled hot water circulation pump -------------------------------4.6.2
nMIN Solar circuit pump speed adjusting（RPM speed controlling）--------------4.6.3
DTS Standard temperature difference（for circuit pump speed adjusting）------4.6.3.1
RIS Increase rate (for circuit pump speed adjusting)------------------------------------4.6.3.2
OHQM Thermal energy measuring-------------------------------------------------------------4.6.4
FMAX Flow rate-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.6.4.1
MEDT Type of heat transfer liquid------------------------------------------------------------4.6.4.2
MED% Concentration of anti-freezing liquid-------------------------------------------------.6.4.3
INTV Pump interval function ---------------------------------------------------------------------4.6.5
tRUN Pump interval time------------------------------------------------------------------------4.6.5.1
tSTP Pump running time-----------------------------------------------------------------------4.6.5.2
BYPA High temperature by-pass function
(tank temperature automatically adjusting) ------------------------------------------------4.6.6

4.6.1 DVWG Anti-Legionella function

Description:
In order to avoid occurring bacteria in water tank when the temperature of tank is lower
for a long time, controller will check the temperature of tank every 7 days in a period
automatically, if the temperature of tank is never over 70oC during this period, then at
the factory set default time of 01:00 on the seventh day of the period auxiliary heating
system is triggered automatically to heat water until it rises up to 70oC, bacteria is killed
by high temperature, whereafter function is deactivated.
Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu DVWG, “DVWG OFF” displays on
screen. Default set is “OFF”.

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►Press “SET” button, parameter” OFF” blinks

on the screen.
►Repress“+”“-”button, “DVWG ON” blinks on
the screen, function is triggered.
►Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.2 CIRC Temperature controlled hot water circulation pump

Description:
Solar system can provide temperature-controlled hot water circulation function; this
function needs an extra hot water circulation pump (connect output port P2) and a
sensor, which is installed on the return pipe of hot water (connect input port T4). When
the temperature signal of sensor T4 is less than the preset turning on temperature of
circulation pump, the hot water circulation pump (P2) triggers and works till the
temperature exceeds the turning off temperature.

Factory set: the desired hot water temperature is 40 oC, when return temperature T4
drops to 35oC, circulation pump P2 is triggered, when T4 rises up to 40 oC, circulation
pump P2 is ceased.

Condition for triggering hot water circulation pump: only when tank temperature T3
is 1oC higher than the required hot water temperature, hot water circulation pump just
can be triggered. T3 is alternative sensor, when no sensor (T3) is installed in the top
part of tank, controller will use the signal of sensor T2 automatically to control the
circulation pump P2.

Note: in order to avoid large measuring error, the sensor T4 on hot water return pipe
should be installed 1.5m far away from tank. This function isn’t available in all systems.
Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select
submenu CIRC, “CIRC - - -” displays on screen,
factory set is off.
►Press “SET” button, parameter “- - -” blinks on screen.
►Repress “SET” button, parameter “40℃” blinks on screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust the temperature of hot water return, adjustable range:
2℃～95℃）, after function is activated, factory set is 40℃
►Press “SET” button again, “- - -” blinks on screen, function is deactivated

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► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.
4.6.3 nMIN Solar circuit pump speed adjusting（RPM speed controlling）
Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
Description:
P1 output can be configured to function either as RPM controlled output or simple
switch output. When this function is activated, the output is RPM controlled output;
when parameter is set as “nMIN”100%” the output becomes a normal switch output.

Normal switch output: circuit pump speed controlling is deactivated, pump is

operated with a fixed speed, and flow rate is not changed.

RPM control output: (speed controlling is activated), the control system attempts to
maintain a constant temperature difference between collector and tank. The pump
performance is continuously adjusted and the volume flow pumped is increased or
reduced, depending on the temperature difference.
Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu nMIN, “nMIN 30” displays on screen.

►Press “SET” button, parameter “30” blinks on

the screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust speed of circuit
pump, adjustable range (30～100%), factory
set is 30%
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.3.1 DTS Standard temperature difference（for circuit pump’s speed adjusting）

Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
Description:
When the switch-on temperature difference (△T ON) reaches, solar pump is triggered,
and then within 20 seconds, pump speed reaches to its minimum speed (30%).
Whereafter, controller checks continuously, when the standard temperature difference
(DTS) reaches, the speed of pump increases one grade (10%), temperature difference
RIS increases every 1oC, speed of pump increases 10% until it reaches to its maximum
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achieve the controlling of pump speed. If temperature difference drops to the switch-off
TD(△T OFF), circuit pump is ceased.
Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select
submenu DTS, “DTS 08oC” displays on the
screen
►Press “SET” button, parameter “08oC” blinks
on the screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust standard TD, adjustable range （2℃～30℃）, factory set
is 08oC
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.3.2 RIS Temperature increase rate (for circuit pump speed adjusting)
Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu RIS, “RIS 01 oC” displays on screen.

►Press “SET” button, parameter “01oC” blinks

on the screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust increase rate of
（RIS）of temperature difference, adjustable
range （1℃～20℃）, factory set is 1oC
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.4 OHQM Thermal energy measuring

Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
Description:
Controller has function for measuring the thermal energy; it can measure the energy
which from collector transfers to tank. For the sake of measuring, the temperature (T0,
T1) on going and return pipe should be checked, and an extra flow meter should be
installed on the circulation pipe, it is used for measuring the flow rate.

The thermal energy through solar system is calculated with measured parameter
temperature T1, T0 and flow rate. Thermal energy get in the current day displays in

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DKWh, accumulative thermal energy displays in kWh or MWh.

Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu OHQM, “OHQM OFF” displays on
screen,
Factory set is OFF
►Press “SET” button, parameter “OHQM
OFF” blinks on the screen
►Repress “+”“-” button, to activate this
function, “OHQM oN” blinks on the screen
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

Note:
1) Thermal energy achieved in current day, accumulative thermal energy and operation
time of pump can be reset, doing like following
Operation steps: under standby status, doing like following
►Press “+”“-” button, select to check the thermal energy of current day, “DKWH XX”
“SET” displays on the screen.
►Press “SET” button for 3 seconds, buzzer makes 3 times “du - - - ”, the daily thermal
energy is cleared, and daily thermal energy is reset to “00”.
►Press “+”“-” button, select to check accumulative thermal energy, “KWH XX” or
“MWH XX” “SET” displays on the screen.
►Press “SET” button for 3 seconds, buzzer makes 3 times “du - - -”, the sum thermal
energy is cleared, accumulative thermal energy is reset to “00”.
►Press “+”“-” button, select to check operation time of pump, “hP XX” “SET “displays
on the screen.
►Press “SET” button for 3 seconds, buzzer makes 3 times “du - - -”, the operation time
of pump is cleared, and it is reset to “00”.
2) Only when the thermal energy balance function is activated, operation time of
circulation pump function just can be triggered.

4.6.4.1 FMAX Flow rate

Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
FAMX: Flow rate L/min. adjustable range: (0.1～20) L/min, increase rate 0.1L per time,
factory set is 2.0L/min
Setup steps:

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To access main menu FUN, then select

submenu FMAX, “FMAX 2.0” displays on
screen.
►Press “SET” button, parameter “2.0” blinks on
the screen
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust parameter of flow rate. adjustable range（0.1～20）
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.4.2 MEDT Type of heat transfer liquid

Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
MEDT: type of heat transfer liquid, adjustable range (00～03)， factory set ：01
Type of heat transfer liquid:
00：Water
01：Propylene glycol
02：Glycol
03：Tyfocor LS/G-LS

Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu MEDT, “MEDT 01” displays on
screen.
►Press “SET” button, parameter “01” blinks
on the screen
►Press “+”“-” button, to adjust type of heat
transfer liquid, adjustable range (00～03）
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.4.3 MED% Concentration of heat transfer liquid

Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
MED% Concentration of heat transfer liquid (volume percentage %), depending on the
type of heat transfer liquid, adjustable range (20 ~70), factory set 40%
Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu MED%, “MED% 40” displays on
screen.
►Press “SET” button, parameter “40” blinks on the screen

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►Press “+”“-”button to adjust concentration,

adjustable range (20～70）
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait
for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.5 INTV Pump interval function

Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
Description:
This function is useful when collector sensor isn’t installed in collector (sensor installed
on the outlet pipe of collector). In order to measure the actual temperature of collector,
within the preset interval, solar pump is triggered like pulse, so that the hot water inside
collector can flow to the pipe, where sensor is mounted, as the result, the actual
temperature of collector is measured. It is unnecessary to activate this function in all
time, you can use it within a preset time section, default set time is 06:00 ~20:00.

During the period that solar pump is in operating, (the period of running time can be set
by parameter “tRUN”), controlled check the temperature signal of sensor, if the
temperature increases less than 1 oC, then solar pump is ceased automatically. After
the break time (interval can be set by parameter “tSTP”), same process repeats.

During the period that solar pump is in operating, if measured temperature increases
over 1oC, then the next interval is omitted, this omitting repeats when it caters condition
and until the switch-on temperature difference is catered or no more temperature can
be measured. After that, pump interval function recovers to pulse rate-controlled mode.

Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu INTV, “INTV OFF” displays on
screen.
► Press “SET” button, parameter “OFF”
displays and blinks, factory set is “OFF”
► Press “+”“-” button, to activate this function,
“INTV ON” displays on the screen.
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

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4.6.5.1 tSTP Pump interval- time

Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu tSTP, “tSTP 30” displays on screen.
►Press “SET” button, parameter “30” blinks on
screen, factory set is “30” minutes.
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust the loading time,
adjustable range: 10～60 minutes,
►Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait
for 20 seconds to exit automatically, parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.5.2 tRUN Pump running time

Note: SR868C8 doesn’t have this function
Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select
submenu tRUN, “tRUN 10” displays on screen.
►Press “SET” button, parameter “10” blinks on
screen, factory set is 15 second. .
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust the running time, adjustable range: 5～120 seconds
►Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

4.6.6 BYPA High temperature by-pass function (tank temperature automatically

adjusting)
Description:
High-temperature bypass role is independent of the solar system's operation; the extra
thermal energy of tank can be transferred to other application through this function, as
a result the constant tank temperature can be kept. In order to transfer this extra energy,
it needs an extra pump or electromagnetic valve. (Connect to output port R1).

For example:
If we set the temperature of bypass is 70oC, then when tank temperature (T3) rises up
to 71oC, this by-pass function is triggered, electromagnetic valve or circuit pump (R1)
and TD controlled circuit pump (P1) will be triggered simultaneously. When tank
temperature (T3) drops to 67oC, electromagnetic valve or circuit pump (R1) and TD
controlled circuit pump (P1) will be ceased simultaneously.

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Setup steps:
To access main menu FUN, then select submenu BYPR, “BYPR - - -” displays on
screen.
►Press “SET” button, “- - -”blinks on screen,
default set is “OFF”
►Repress “SET” button, to activate by-pass
function, “BYPR 80℃” displays on the screen, “80℃” blinks
►Press “+”“-” button to adjust this parameter, adjustable range (5℃～120℃)
► Press “ESC” button to exit the menu or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically,
parameters are saved automatically.

This signal displays on the screen, it indicates by-pass function is

activated.

 Application example

Picture1 Picture2

4.7 HND Manual mode

When using this controller first time or when debugging this controller, output of this
controller （P1，P2，R1，H1）can be triggered manually. “On, OFF” control.

Setup steps:
To access main menu HND,
►Press “SET” button, “HND1 off” displays on the screen, P1 output manually set
►Repress “SET” button, “HND1 on”
displays on the screen, P1 output is
switched-on
►Repress “SET” again, “HND1 off”

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displays, P1 output is switched-off

►Press “ESC” to exit P1 set program

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►Press “+” button, “HND2 off” displays on the
screen, P2 output manually set
►Press “SET” button, “HND2on” displays on
the screen, P2 output is switched-on
►Repress “SET” again, “HND2off” displays,
P2 output is switched-off
►Press “ESC” to exit P2 set program
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►Press “+” button, “HND3 off” displays on the
screen, R1 output manually set
►Press “SET” button, “HND3 on” displays on
the screen, R1 output is switched-on
►Repress “SET” again, “HND3 off” displays,
R1 output is switched-off
►Press “ESC” to exit R1 set program

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►Press “+” button, “HND4 off” displays on the

screen, H1 output manually set
►Press “SET” button, “HND4 on” displays on
the screen, H1 output is switched-on
►Repress “SET” again, “HND4 off” displays,
H1 output is switched-off
►Press “ESC” to exit H1 set program
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Note: when manual mode is activated，signal displays on the screen, after 15
minutes all outputs are switched-off, controller exits manual mode automatically.

4.8 PASS Password setting

Setup steps:
To access main menu PASS,

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►Press “SET” button, “PWDC 0000”, the left digital blinks, ask for to enter the
password, factory set is “0000”
►Press “+”“-” button to enter the first digital
►Repress “SET” button, the second digital blinks
►Press “+”“-” button to enter the second digital
►Repress “SET” button, the third digital
blinks
►Press “+”“-” button to enter the third digital
►Repress “SET” button, the fourth digital
blinks
►Press “+”“-” button to enter the fourth digital
►Press “SET” button, “PWDN 0000” displays
on the screen, ask for entering a new
password, doing like above to enter the new
password
►Press “SET” button, “PWDG 0000” displays
on the screen, ask for reentering the new
password, doing like above to reenter the new password, “PWOK” displays on the
screen to indicate reentering password successfully.
►Press “ESC” button to exit set program or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically.

Warning！
If the password is forgot, it is not possible to recover, but you can recover the password
to factory set, then you can reedit a password like above descript steps, doing like
following to recover to factory set.
► Open cover in the front of the display,Press and hold on,then repress the
recovery button,which on the dispaly plate.
►Buzzer makes “du - - -” 3 times, then release button. Controller recovers to
factory set, a new password can be reset now.

4.9 LOAD Recovery factory setting

Setup steps:
To access main menu REST,
►Press “SET” button, “YES” displays on the
screen.

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►Hold down “SET” button, buzzer makes “du - - -” 3 times, then release “SET” button.
Controller recovers to factory set, new paramters can be reset now.
►Press “ESC” button to exit set program or wait for 20 seconds to exit automatically.

4.10 ON/OFF button

Under the standby status,

►Press button for 3 seconds; controller is switched off, “OFF” displays on the
screen.
►Repress button, controller is switched-on again.

4.11 Holiday function

Description:
This function activates in night, solar liquid will flow from storage tank to collector to
cool the tank, and therefore to prevent high thermal loads problem of the solar system
due to completely heated storage tank. The function is activated at night between 10
pm and 6 am, when the collector temperature drops 8 ℃ below the storage tank
temperature (T2), solar circuit pump starts to work; when the temperature of collector is
2℃ below the tank temperature, and solar circuit pump is ceased.

Activate this function if:

 You intend to be absent for an extended period (holiday)
 No hot water is required for an extended period.

Note: The function is deactivated when the temperature in lower section of storage
tank falls down to 35℃.

Activate/ deactivate this function:

►Press “Holiday” button for a long time until the signal of holiday function displays on
the screen, and then holiday function is activated.
►Repress “Holiday” button, signal disappears, holiday function is deactivated.
Note:
This function is only activated when you are not at home for long time, when you come
back; please make sure to deactivate it.

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4.12 Manual heating

Description:
Electrical heater, gas or oil boiler can be as back-up devices in a solar system, this
controller can achieve constant temperature controlling, when controller gets
temperature signal of top part tank (T3) is 2℃ below the preset temperature, back-up
heating will be triggered. When temperature of top part tank (T3) reaches to the preset
temperature, heating is ceased.

Conditions for triggering manual heating function: the setting temperature should be
2℃ higher than tank temperature.

Activate/deactivate the function:

►Press “Heating” button, temperature “60℃” blinks on the screen.

►Press “+”“-” button to adjust switch-on temperature, adjustable range 10℃～80℃,
factory set is 60℃.
After 20 seconds, this function is activated, signal displays on the screen, and
heating signal blinks also.
►Press “Heating” button again, to switch-off manual heating function.

Note: manual heating can only heat tank one time, after manual heating is triggered,
when temperature of tank rises up to the preset temperature, manual heating ceases,
and manual heating function will be deactivated automatically, if customer wants to
heat again, you need redo according to above steps.

4.13 Temperature query function

Under standby status,
►Press “+”“-” button can check the value of temperature sensors T0~ T4, pump speed
(ｎ％), accumulative operation time of circuit pump (Hp), daily thermal energy (DKWH),
accumulative thermal energy (KWH) or (MWH).
When checking temperature, T0 – T4 will displays one by one, corresponding sensor
signal blinks.
►Press “ESC” button, clock and tank temperature can be displayed.
Note:
 Value of accumulative operation time of circuit pump (Hp), daily thermal energy

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(DKWH) and accumulative thermal energy (KWH) or (MWH) can only be checked
after triggering of OHQM thermal energy balance function.
 Press “+”“-” button can check the value of temperature sensors T1~ T4.

5. Protection function

5.1. Memory protection

In case power failure occurs, controller keeps the parameter settings unchanged.

5.2 Screen protection

When no any press on button for 3 minutes, screen protection is activated
automatically, and then LCD lighting lamp is switched-off. Through press any button to
light LCD lamp again.

6. Trouble shooting

6.1 Trouble protection

a. When there is a break or short circuit between the connection of temperature

sensors, controller switches off the corresponding functions and no more output signals
are given, at the same time error signals are showed on the display.

If control unit does not work correctly, please check following points.

►Press “+”“-” button to check error code, signal displays on the LCD screen

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Error Meaning Cause of error Error rectification

message on
LCD screen
Sensor wiring interrupted,
Check resistance
T0 sensor problem not connected or short
value, replace
T0 - - - circuit
Thermal Connect T0or
measuring switch-off this
T0 sensor not connected
function is function
switched-on （OHQM）

Sensor wiring interrupted,

Check resistance
T1 sensor problem not connected or short
T1 - - - value, replace
circuit

Sensor wiring interrupted,

Check resistance
T2 sensor problem not connected or short
T2 - - - value, replace
circuit

Sensor wiring interrupted,

Check resistance
T4 sensor problem not connected or short
value, replace
T4 - - - circuit
hot water Install T4 or
circulation pump T4 not installing switch-off this
function turn-on function

6.2 Trouble checking

The controller is quality product, conceived for years of continuous trouble-free
operation. If a problem occurs, the cause of the problem very often lies not in the
controller but in the peripheral components. The following description of some
well-known problems should help the installer and operator to isolate the problem, so
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unnecessary costs. Of course, not all possible problems can be listed here. However,
most of the normal problems encountered with the controller can be found in the list
below, only return the controller to seller when you are absolutely sure that none of the
problems listed below is responsible for the fault.

Symptoms Secondary symptoms Possible cause Procedure

Controller Display shows Controller power Check the controller
does not nothing, no display supply is power cable
appear to illumination interrupted or Press reset button
function at all program is out of
work
The solar The pump symbol in Pump power Check the pump
pump doesn’t the display blinks supply is power cable
operate, interrupted
despite the
fact that
switch-on
conditions are
satisfied
Pump doesn’t The pump symbol in The maximum No fault
operate the display doesn’t storage tank
blink. temperature (SMX)
Lighted has been reached
The maximum
or blinks collector
temperature (EM)
has been reached.
Fault (short circuit On the controller,
or open circuit) in a request the current
T1- - - temperature values from all
Error message sensor connected
displays on the temperature sensors,
screen replace all defective
sensors and /or
cabling.

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The solar The pump symbol in Holiday function or No problem, it is

pumps the display blinks. Frost protection normal. If necessary
operated, function or tank to deactivate the
despite the re-cooling function corresponding
fact that the is activated. functions.
switch-on
conditions are
not satisfied.
One function There is no function All inputs and No fault on controller
can’t be selection in submenu outputs are used;
activated inputs and outputs
can’t be used
doubly.

Warning！ Remove the device from the mains supply before opening the case
A potentially defective sensor can be checked using an ohmmeter. To do this, the
sensor must be disconnected, its resistance measured, and the value compared with
the figures in the table below, small deviation (±1%) is acceptable,
PT1000 resistance value
℃ 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120

Ω 1000 1039 1077 1116 1155 1194 1232 1270 1309 1347 1385 1422 1460

NTC 10K B=3950 resistance value

℃ 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120

Ω 33620 20174 12535 8037 5301 3588 2486 1759 1270 933 697 529 407

7. Quality Guarantee
Manufacturer provides following quality responsibilities to end-users: within the period
of quality responsibilities, manufacturer will exclude the failure caused by production
and material selection. A correct installation will not lead to failure. When a user takes
incorrect handling way, incorrect installation, improper or crud handling, wrong
connection of sensor in system and incorrect operation, the quality responsibility is
invalid for them.

The warrantee expires within 24 months after the date of purchasing the controller.

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8. Technical data

Type
Specification SR868C8Q SR868C8

Appearance of
120mm×120mm×18mm 120mm×120mm×18mm
controller
Power supply AC230V±10% AC230V±10%

Power consumption ＜ 3W ＜ 3W
Accuracy of
temperature ±2oC ±2oC
measuring
Range of collector
temperature -10～220oC -10～220oC
measuring
Range of tank
temperature 0～110oC 0～110oC
measuring
Suitable power of
3个，≤ 600W 3个，≤ 600W
pump
Suitable power of
electrical heater 1个，≤ 1500W 1个，≤ 1500W

2 x Pt1000 sensor (≤500oC) 1 x Pt1000 sensor (≤500oC)

for collector (silicon for collector (silicon
o
cable≤280 C), cable≤280oC),
Inputs
3 x NTC10K, B3950 sensor 2 x NTC10K, B3950 sensor
o
(≤ 135 C) for tank, (PVC (≤ 135oC) for tank, (PVC
o
cable ≤105 C), cable ≤105oC),
3 relays, for circulation 3 relays, for circulation
pumps or 3-way pumps or 3-way
Outputs
electromagnetic valve electromagnetic valve
1 relay for electrical heater 1 relay for electrical heater
o
Ambient temperature -10～50 C -10～50 oC
Water proof grade IP40 IP40

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9. Delivery scope

Type
Lists SR868C8Q SR868C8

Display 1 1
Controller 1 1
Operation manual 1 1
PT1000 sensor (size：Ф 6*50mm,cable
length1.5m） 2 1
NTC10K（size：Ф 6*50mm,cable length3m） 3 2
Plastic expansion screw 4 4
Screw 4 4
Strain-relief clamp 1 1

10. Device matchable to this controller

Sensor for collector: high accuracy PT1000 sensor(A01)

Parameter: PT1000, Ф 6X50mm

 Sensor for tank: high accuracy NTC 10K sensor (A02)

Parameter: NTC10K,B=3950, Ф 6X50mm

 Thermowell of sensor: stainless thermowell ( A05)

Parameter: 1/2' male thread, Ф 8X200mm.

 Contactor unit of high power: SR802

When user selects electrical heater as back-up device, we recommend using SR802 unit
connecting controller and electrical heater.

Technical data of SR802

Dimension: 100mmx100mmx65mm
Power supply:180V～264V/AC 50/60Hz
Suitable power: ≤ 4000W
Available ambient temperature: -10 ~ 50oC
Water proof grade: IP43

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SR802 CONNECTION DIAGRAM:

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