9 Operation
9.1 Automatic mode
Use:
After initial commissioning has been successfully completed
Start:
Press "AUTO“.
Functions:
• Automatic mode is suitable for continuous device operation and the
controller monitors the following functions:
– Pressurisation
– Expansion volume compensation
– Degassing
– Automatic make-up.
• The "PU" pump and the "PV1" motor ball valve of the overflow line are
regulated by the controller so that the pressure that is being regulated
remains constant to within ± 0.2 bar.
• Faults are indicated and evaluated in the display.
• The "PV1" motor ball valve of the overflow line remains open during the
adjustable degassing time as long as the pump “PU” continues to run.
• In the de-pressurised "VG" primary vessel, the system water is expanded and
in this way degassed.
• For Automatic mode, you can set various degassing programmes in the
Customer menu, see chapter 10.3.1 "Customer menu" on page 19 . The
controller display supplies the necessary information.
Continuous degassing
After commissioning and repairs to the connected system, select the continuous
degassing program.
The device will continuously degas for a set period of time. Free and dissolved
gases are quickly removed.
• Automatic start after execution of the start routine during commissioning.
• Activated from the Customer menu.
• The degassing time can be set in the Customer menu, dependent on the
actual system.
– The default setting is 12 hours. After expiry of the set time, the
device automatically switches to interval degassing.
Interval degassing
For continuous operation, select the interval degassing program. As the default it
is set in the Customer menu.
Degassing is continuous during an interval. An idling time follows an interval. The
interval degassing mode can be limited to an adjustable time period. Time
settings can be made in the Service menu.
• Automatic activation upon expiry of continuous degassing.
• Degassing interval (default 90 s)
• Break time (default: 120 min)
• Start / end (8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
9.2 Manual mode
Use:
For testing and maintenance tasks.
Start:
1. Press "Manual mode".
2. Select the desired function.
Functions:
Manual mode allows you to select the following functions and to perform a test
run:
• "PU" pump.
• "Motor ball valve in the "PV1" overflow line.
• The solenoid valve “WV1” for makeup.
You have the option to simultaneously switch multiple functions and to test them
in parallel. Switch the function on and off by touching the corresponding button:
• The button is highlighted green. The function is switched off.
Press the desired button:
• The button is highlighted blue. The function is switched on.
The change in the filling level and the vessel pressure are indicated on the
display.
Press "STOP“.
Functions:
Except for the display of information, the device is non-functional in Stop mode.
Function monitoring is stopped.
The following functions are deactivated:
• The "PU" pump is switched off.
• The "PV" motor ball valve in the "PV" overflow line is closed.
• The solenoid valve in the "WV" make-up line is closed.