8. Operation
8.21 Nighttime setback settings
The time intervals allow to set the temperature setpoint reduction in a specific
time interval, e.g. at night or when the user leaves the heated room. The tem-
perature setting may thus be reduced automatically to increase heating comfort
and reduce fuel consumption.
It is indicated with the symbol.
To set the time intervals, set Enabled for the boiler and the heating circuit to
Yes. Use Decrease value to set decrease in temperature for all time intervals.
The nighttime setback can be defined individually for every day of the week in
Schedule. Set the temperature setpoint reduction for a specific time interval.
8.22 Fuel level monitoring
The controller uses fuel level sensor to monitor fuel level.
Set Fuel level sensor to Enabled in:
Service settings > Burner settings > Storage bin settings
When the fuel level is below the fuel level sensor, the controller will display
the following message: „Low fuel level" and will continue feeding the fuel until
the minimum fuel level is reached. In fuel reserve mode, the remaining fuel (in
kilograms) is displayed in the main screen.
If no fuel is added by the user, and the reserve is used, the controller with
shutdown the burner before the feeder is completely emptied. Set Fuel level
sensor to Disabled to disable the fuel level sensor. Fuel level will be monitored
as described below. The controller features a second fuel level control system,
which indicates current fuel level at all times. The level is determined based on
the feeder output, storage bin capacity or based on the storage bin calibration.
The control system can be disabled by setting the alarm level to OFF.
Boiler settings > Fuel level > Alarm level
Tip: fuel level can also be checked on the ecoSTER TOUCH room temperature
controller.
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Fuel level indicator: Every time the fuel is added to the storage tank, press
and hold current fuel level value, the following message is displayed:
Set fuel level
to 100%
NO
„Set fuel level to 100%". Select and press YES to set fuel level to 100%.
Note: The fuel can be added anytime, i.e. there is no need to wait for the
fuel storage tank to be completely emptied. The fuel must be added to
100% level and the level set to 100% as described.
Leader in pellet boilers
YES
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Operation: The controller determines fuel level based on its consumption.
The factory settings will not always reflect the actual fuel consumption,
and thus fuel level calibration may be required.
No additional fuel level sensors are required.
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Calibration: Add the fuel to the storage tank to the level corresponding to
its 100% capacity and set the following parameter:
Boiler settings > Fuel level > Fuel level calibration
> Fuel level 100%
The fuel level indicator in the main window is set to 100%. The calibration
process is indicated by a blinking fuel level indicator. The indicator blinks
until the point corresponding to the minimum fuel level is set. Check fuel
level in the storage bin regularly. When minimum level is reached, set the
following parameter:
Boiler settings > Fuel level > Fuel level calibration > Fuel level 0%
Calibration is not required, if Feeder output and Storage bin volume are
set in: Service settings > Burner settings > Operation
8.23 Grate - wood
Applies to boilers with wood firing option
The controller allows grate operation with manual fuel feeding. The feeder is
disabled and the fan is enabled. Burner mode with pellet or grate mode with
wood can be selected in:
Boiler settings > Heat source
The fan runs at the following power levels:
Boiler settings > Power modulation at grate
Fan power setting in grate mode are different than in burner mode.
Grate mode parameters can be set in:
Service settings > Burner settings > Grate - wood
8.24 Operation with auxiliary feeder
The controller may control an auxiliary fuel feeder via H1 output (module A) or
H2 output (module B). When the fuel level sensor is tripped (contacts open),
the controller enables the auxiliary fuel feeder to fill the fuel storage bin for the
time set in Auxiliary fuel feeder operation time.
The parameter can be set in:
Service settings > H output > H1/H2 output configuration > Auxiliary
feeder
If Auxiliary feeder operation time is set to zero, auxiliary feeder is disabled.
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