7218 2400 - 02/2006 US/CA For registered installers

Service instructions

Modulating boiler controller/

External Error Detection
EM10 for UBA 3 boilers
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Foreword
This installation and user manual applies to the
EM10 modulating boiler controller.
The EM10 modulating boiler controller for
UBA 3 devices was developed and manufac-
tured taking into consideration the latest tech-
nological developments and the latest technical
safety instructions and it complies with the rele-
vant USA/Canadian standard (UR). This
ensures many years of troublefree operation of
the EM10 modulating boiler controller.
Special attention was paid to the ease of use.

Important general instructions for use

In order to guarantee the safe, efficient and
environmentally compliant use of the modu-
lating EM10 boiler controller, you are advised to
observe the specifications given in this manual.
All installation and repair work must be carried
out by an approved installer.
Only use this device in combination with the
accessories referred to in these installation and
user instructions. Only use other accessories if
they are explicitly intended for the intended
application and if they do not negatively affect
system performance and safety.

Subject to technical modifications!

The supplier continually strives to deliver
improvements for its products. For this reason,
there may be variations with respect to illustra-
tions, text and technical specifications.

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Range of application
z The module EM10 requires boilers equipped with a
UBA 3.
Function of the EM10
– The EM10 module can be used to control the boiler using
a 10 VDC (rectified voltage) signal, e.g. from a building
management system. The supply water temperature or
the boiler output power level can be controlled.
– The module EM10 relays a signal when a blocking
malfunction occurs in the boiler. System faults and
service announcements are not reported.
– The module EM10 does not react to malfunctions of any
external controllers which may be installed.

0 – 10V external control signal

The EM 10 can be used as the interface between the boiler
and a building management system for example.
A 0-10 VDC signal can be used to enable system supply
temperatur-based control or Power-based control (fig. 2). flow temperature [°C]
System supply temperature-based control
The EM 10 transfers the 0-10V signal from the building
management system to a flow temperature set point.
This is a linear ratio (table 1).
Input voltage Flow temperature set point Boiler
[V] (boiler) [°C] condition supply temperature based control
0V 0 off
Fig. 1 0 - 10V Diagram
0.5 V 0 off
0.6 V ± 15°C on
5.0 V ± 50°C on
10.0 V ± 90°C on / maximum
Table 1 Flow temperature-based control

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Control based on boiler output

To activate the power regulation the EM10

connectors must be bridged. See the "EM 10 100%
connection diagram" on page 8, pin 1 and 3.

The EM 10 transfers the signal from the building

boiler power output

management system to a power set point.
50%
This is a linear ratio (table 2).
Input voltage Power set point Boiler 30%
[V] (boiler) [%] condition
0V 0 off
0%
0.5 V 0 off 0 2 4 6 8 10
0.6 V ±6 low load *) external control voltage
5.0 V ± 50 partial load
Fig. 2 Control based on power output
10.0 V ± 100 full load
Table 2 Power-based control

*) The low-load power depends on the type of appliance. For

example, if the low load of the appliance is 20% and the control
signal 1 volt (= 10%), the target power is lower than the low load.
In this case the appliance delivers 10% using an on/off cycle
with low load operation. In this example the boiler assembly
starts heating continuously from a set point of 2 volts.

Malfunction signal
The generated malfunction signal is given in two ways:
a) AS 24V connection (fig. 1, pos. 1)
The AS 24V connection is a volt-free connection for low
voltage malfunction signals of up to 24V, which can be
evaluated by an automated building control system.
AS24V no malfunction malfunction AS (115V)
connection
1 and 2 interrupted closed 3 2 1 4
2 and 3 closed interrupted
See also the "Wiring Diagram" on page 8.
b) AS 115V connection (fig. 1, pos. 2)
Fig. 3 Connections
The AS 115V connection is a 115V connection which can
be used to pass on an external malfunction signal to a
siren or warning light. At times of a malfunction, there will
be 115V on connections 2 and 4. The malfunction signal
is active when:
– the UBA 3 has a locking fault code, or
– the system pressure is too low, or
– there has been no communication with the boiler for at
least 5 minutes.

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Connecting the module

DANGER!
Electrical components may be live.

z Disconnect the boiler from the power supply.

z Remove the outer jacket boiler.
z Click the module in place (fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Click the module in place

z Connect the mains cable (3-PIN) and the UBA3-Bus

cable (2-PIN) (part of the cable harness inside the boiler)
to the module (fig. 5, pos.1 and 2).

Fig. 5 Connect mains cable

z Then place the cover of the module (fig. 6, pos. 1) and

2
tighten the screws (fig. 6, pos. 2) using a phillips
screwdriver.
z Refit the outer casing of the boiler.
z Connect the boiler to the power supply.
1

Fig. 6 Place cover of the module

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LED-reports of the module EM10

There is one LED which can light up red or green.
The LED flashes red for a short time, when the mains power
is turned on.

LED status Meaning

green (permanent) Everything is connected properly.
green (flashing) No communication with the boiler Reset the boiler.
for at least 5 minutes. If the reset doesn’t work contact your installer. See also
the instructions for the boiler.
red (permanent) EM10 is defect. Contact your installer. See also the instructions for the
boiler.

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Technical specifications

Description Unit Data

Dimensions:
Casing (l x b x h)
[in] 8 x 6.4 x 2 (206 x 162 x 52.5 mm)
EM10 voltage supply 115 VAC ±10 %, 60 Hz
EM10 power consumption
[VA] 0.3 / 3
standby / in operation
EM10 power consumption
[VA] 150
(max. incl. external error device)
Internal fuse 1.6 AT, 250V, voltage transformer with a
short-circuit protection
Voltage supply for error contact
115 VAC, maximum 150 W, fused, 1.6 AT
(high voltage) AS(115)
Voltage supply for error contact
maximum 48 V, 5 A, no fuse
(low voltage) AS(24)
Protection rating II in accordance with EN60730
EMC suppression degree 60730-2-9
Electrical safety 60730-1
Protection class IP 40
Max. EMS bus cable length [ft.] 30 (100 m)
Ambient temperature:
Operation [°F] 14 – 140 (= -10 to 60 °C)
Storage [°F] 14 – 158 (= -10 to 70 °C)
Relative humidity:
Operation [%] max. 90 (non-condensing)
Storage [%] max. 90 (non-condensing)
Cable diameter:
error contact high voltage AS(115) AWG max. 13
External error contact low voltage AS(24) AWG max. 13
EMS bus AWG min. 19 - max. 15
0 - 10 Volt input AWG min. 19 - max. 15

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Wiring Diagram

Netz module Netz module AS 115V

Jumper for
power
controlled
boiler
output

Alarm output Input EMS bus

low voltage

Input mains supply Alarm output 115V

(lamp, sirene..)

0V
Input 0 – 10V signal Output EMS bus
(to following module)
Output mains suppy
(to following module)

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