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Siemens RVA53.242 User Manual

Siemens RVA53.242
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Edition 1.3
Controller series B
CE1P2373E
26.03.2001
Siemens Building Technologies
Landis & Staefa Division
RVA63.242 and RVA53.242
Boiler and Heating Circuit Controllers
Basic Documentation

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Siemens RVA53.242 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSiemens
ModelRVA53.242
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Summary

2 Handling

2.1 Installation

Details regulations, mounting location, and procedures for safe and correct controller installation.

2.1.3 Mounting procedure

Step-by-step guide for making electrical connections and fitting the controller into the panel.

2.2 Electrical installation

Details regulations and wiring practices for safe and correct electrical installation of the controller.

2.2.2 Wiring

Explains the straightforward electrical wiring using pre-fabricated cables and connector coding.

2.3 Commissioning

Outlines prerequisites and functional checks necessary for controller commissioning.

2.3.1 Functional checks

Describes output and input tests for verifying controller functionality and troubleshooting.

2.4 Parameter settings for the end-user

Explains how end-users can adjust settings to meet individual heating needs and preferences.

2.5 Parameter settings for the heating engineer

Details advanced parameter settings and configuration options for heating engineers.

2.6 Parameter settings for the OEM

Covers boiler-specific settings and protective functions for boiler manufacturers (OEMs).

2.7 Operation

Explains how to operate the controller using its front panel controls.

2.8 Operational faults

Provides a troubleshooting guide for common operational faults and their potential causes.

3 Description of end-user settings

3.1 Operating modes of heating circuit

Describes the three selectable operating modes for heating circuits: Automatic, Continuous, Stand-by.

3.2 Operating mode of d.h.w. heating

Explains how to select and manage the domestic hot water heating mode independently of heating operation.

3.3 Nominal room temperature setpoint

Describes setting the desired room temperature and its effect in different operating modes.

3.16 Nominal setpoint of d.h.w. temperature (TBWw)

Sets the nominal temperature for domestic hot water during main occupancy times.

3.18 Frost protection setpoint of room temperature (TRF)

Configures the frost protection temperature level for rooms to prevent freezing.

3.32 Indication of BMU error code

Displays BMU error codes to facilitate fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.

3.33 Indication of faults

Explains fault indications on the controller and lists common device faults.

4 Description of heating engineer settings

4.1 Output test

Tests the controller's outputs by activating them sequentially for verification.

4.2 Input test

Tests controller inputs by displaying sensor values and input statuses.

4.20 Display of nominal room temperature setpoint HK1

Displays the target room temperature for heating circuit 1 during normal operation.

4.21 Display of nominal room temperature setpoint HK2

Displays the target room temperature for heating circuit 2 during normal operation.

4.27 Type of heat source

Selects the type of heat source (burner, cascade) for proper controller configuration.

4.28 Minimum limitation of the boiler temperature (TKmin)

Sets a minimum boiler temperature to prevent condensation and ensure operation.

4.35 Room influence

Defines how room temperature deviations affect the control system's performance.

4.37 Operating mode of room unit

Assigns room unit operating modes and holiday function to specific heating circuits.

4.38 Room unit values

Assigns room unit values (temperature, operating modes) to heating circuits.

4.39 Minimum limitation of flow temperature setpoint HK1 (TVmin)

Sets a minimum limit for flow temperature in heating circuit 1 to prevent low temperatures.

4.40 Minimum limitation of flow temperature setpoint HK2 (TVmin)

Sets a minimum limit for flow temperature in heating circuit 2 to prevent low temperatures.

4.41 Maximum limitation of flow temperature setpoint HK1 (TVmax)

Sets a maximum limit for flow temperature in heating circuit 1.

4.42 Maximum limitation of flow temperature setpoint (TVmax) HK2

Sets a maximum limit for flow temperature in heating circuit 2.

4.46 Adaption of heating curve

Enables automatic adjustment of the heating curve based on building and environmental conditions.

4.49 Reduced setpoint of d.h.w. temperature (TBWR)

Sets a reduced temperature for d.h.w. during non-occupancy times for energy savings.

4.50 D.h.w. heating program

Defines the schedule and conditions for releasing d.h.w. heating at nominal setpoint.

4.62 LPB device address

Assigns unique addresses to devices for proper communication on the LPB bus.

4.63 LPB segment address

Assigns addresses to devices within specific segments for system organization.

4.67 Automatic summer / winter changeover

Manages automatic seasonal changeover of heating circuits based on temperature.

4.69 Clock mode

Configures controller time synchronization within a system (autonomous, system time, master).

4.78 Input H1

Configures terminal H1 for various functions: operating mode changeover, temperature setpoint, or heat demand.

4.78.1 Changeover of operating mode

Explains remote changeover of operating modes via telephone switch or system/segment commands.

4.79 Minimum flow temperature setpoint contact H (TVHw)

Sets a minimum flow temperature activated by a switch on terminal H1.

5 Description of OEM settings

5.1 Minimum limitation of boiler temperature (TKminOEM)

Sets a factory-limited minimum boiler temperature to ensure proper operation.

5.2 Maximum limitation of boiler temperature (TKmax)

Sets a maximum boiler temperature limit to prevent condensation and protect the boiler.

5.3 Switching differential of the boiler temperature

Adjusts the switching differential for boiler temperature control to match the boiler type.

5.4 Minimum limitation of the burner running time

Sets a minimum running time for the burner to prevent excessive cycling and wear.

5.8 Operating mode of boiler

Defines the boiler's operating mode: continuous, automatic, or with extended burner running time.

5.9 Protective boiler start-up

Shortens boiler heating time by restricting consumers to minimize flue gas condensation.

5.16 Maintained boiler return temperature with mixing valve

Ensures optimal boiler return temperature using a 3-position mixing valve.

5.17 Maintained boiler return temperature with consumer influence

Allows adjustment of the effect of maintained boiler return temperature on consumers.

5.18 Minimum limitation of the boiler return temperature

Sets a minimum boiler return temperature to prevent flue gas condensation.

5.20 Control of the bypass pump

Selects the control mode for the bypass pump (parallel to burner or boiler return temp).

5.20.2 According to the boiler return temperature

Controls bypass pump based on boiler return temperature minimum limitation and switching differential.

5.22 Gain factor of room influence (KORR)

Adjusts the impact of room temperature deviations on the controlled system.

5.25 Frost protection for the plant (HK1 and HK2)

Protects the plant against freezing by automatically switching on heating when frost risk is detected.

5.28 Overtemperature protection for the pump heating circuit

Prevents overheating in the pump heating circuit by cycling the pump to reduce flow temperatures.

5.35 Maximum nominal setpoint of d.h.w. temperature (TBWmax)

Limits the maximum nominal temperature for domestic hot water to prevent scalding.

5.36 Switching differential of d.h.w. temperature (SDBW)

Optimizes d.h.w. heating frequency by setting the switching differential.

5.37 Legionella function

Ensures d.h.w. is periodically raised to a higher temperature to kill legionella viruses.

6 General control processes

6.1 Generation of the boiler temperature setpoint

Describes how the boiler temperature setpoint is determined based on heating circuit demands.

6.2 Maintained boiler return temperature

Explains methods for maintaining boiler return temperature using hydraulic circuits or bypass.

6.3 Modulating burner control

Details setting rules and checking procedures for modulating burner control parameters.

6.3.1 Setting rules for Xp, Tn and Tv

Provides guidelines for setting proportional, integral, and derivative action times for plant characteristics.

6.4 Automatic 24-hour heating limit

Enables automatic shut-down of heating for energy savings without sacrificing comfort.

6.6 Overtemperature protection mixing heating circuit

Prevents overheating in the pump heating circuit by cycling the pump to reduce flow temperatures.

6.14 Frost protection

Ensures boiler and d.h.w. temperatures do not fall below a critical level to prevent freezing.

6.14.1 For the boiler

Details frost protection activation for the boiler based on actual boiler temperature.

6.14.2 For the d.h.w.

Details frost protection activation for d.h.w. based on actual d.h.w. temperature.

7 Application examples

7.6 Electrical connections

Illustrates the electrical wiring diagrams for multi-stage, modulating, and cascade burner systems.

9 Technical data

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