Dimplex FREE-E PV Optimiser Installation Instructions

Dimplex Free-E is a device designed to heat water using solar PV. It boasts the ability to pair with PV panels, inverters, and domestic hot water cylinders to optimize energy usage. With its built-in meter, it accurately measures electricity consumption, allowing users to monitor their energy usage and potential savings. Additionally, Dimplex Free-E offers flexible load connection options, including single heater or UFH, providing versatility in accommodating various heating setups.

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Dimplex
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Free-E Installation Manual
Heat water for free with solar PV.
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A
B
C
F
D
G
Position
H
I
Description
A
PV Panels
B
Inverter
C
PV Solar Electricity Meter
D
Distribution Box
E
Free-E
F
Domestic Hot Water Cylinder
G
Free-E Meter and CT Clamp(s)
H
Import / Export Electricity Meter
I
Grid
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B
A
C
Position
D
Description
A
Free-E Master Module
B
Free-E Meter and CT Clamp (clip on)
C
Screw Pack (6x Screws, 6x Wall Plugs)
D
3x Strain Relief Clamps, 6x Screws
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6m
12
5m
m
m
Minimum Clearance
500mm top and bottom
188 mm
48
mm
279 mm
110
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Max . T ilt A ng le
45&deg;
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120mm
70mm
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GRID
INPUT
LOAD
OUTPUT
L3 L2 L1 N E E
L3 L2 L1 E E N
AC12
cable clamp
GRID INPUT
cable clamp
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LOAD OUTPUT
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CT1
CAUTION
WARNING
Distribution Board
L1
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Grid Input
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AC1-AC2
External Input
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The MAINS LED is green.
The blinking patterns of the
The STATUS LED has
lights indicate the device
three available colours:
status (see table).
Red
STATUS
MAINS
Green
Amber
Pairing Button
Status
LED Blinking Pattern
ON
Mains detected OK
ON
Green LED ON
ON
ON
ON
Mains restarting
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON
Link status establ ished
OFF
Link status re-establishing
connection
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Link status not established default at power ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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Green LED ON for 3 seconds,
flashes off for 0.5 seconds
Green LED ON for 3 seconds,
flashes off for 0.5 seconds
Amber LED ON for 3 seconds,
flashes off for 0.5 seconds
Red LED ON
Link status connection lost
OFF
Details
Red LED ON for 3 seconds,
flashes off for 0.5 seconds
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S e t Da t e / T i me
09 / 0 9 /
18: 35
ABORT
2015
NEXT
Device Pairing
Device Pairing
Do you want to begin pairing
your devices?
ABORT
OK
Searching for Device
ENT E R
Select OK
Press Enter Button
Please hold the pairing
button on the Free-E meter
for at least 3 seconds
Device
Pairing
Device Pairing
Device Pairing
ABORT
NEXT
Device Pairing
Failed
ABORT
NEXT
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RF Channel Selection
Channel
Channel
Channel
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Channel
1
2
3
4
ABORT
Select RF Channel
Please Wait
Select RF Channel
Successful
Press NEXT to continue
ABORT
NEXT
Single Heater / UFH
Load Connection
Supply Connected?
Single Heater or UFH
ENT E R
CANCEL
SAVE
Choose schematic type
Select Save
CT Direction Check
Please ensure that you CT is
connected in the correct
configuration
ABORT
NEXT
NEXT
N
E
L1
ABORT
NEXT
Checking CT Direction
Please Wait
ENT E R
Select N E XT
Press E NTER
This may take up to
1 minute
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CT Direction Check
Failed
CT Direction OK
Please reposition you CT
connections and retry
Press NEXT to continue
ABORT
NEXT
Checking Load Size
Please Wait
This may take up to
1 minute
ABORT
NEXT
Load Size OK
Load Size Check Failed
Press NEXT to continue
Please check connected
€ and retry
load
ABORT
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ABORT€€
NEXT
Commissioning
Complete!
NEXT
EXT . CTR L . ONLY
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Ordering Codes
DOEE
054722
Voltage / Current
Input Voltage Range
Voltage Accuracy
100V to 255V AC, 50/60Hz
+/- 1%
Voltage Resolution
0.1 Volt
Current Measurement Range
0.1 to 80A
Current Accuracy
1.6A~4A +/-1.5%
Current Resolution
0.01A
kWh Accuracy
kWh Resolution
Power Factor Accuracy
+/- 1%
0.01 kWh
+/- 1%
Power Factor Resolution
0.01
kVAh Accuracy
+/- 1%
kVAh Resolution
0.01 kVAh
Certification
Certification
Metering Standard
CE
Class 1 (Accuracy only)
Wireless Technology
Radio Technology
Radio Frequency
Dimplex GFSK
868 MHz ISM Band
Channels
4 Channels (1 - 4)
Max Tx Power
+13dBm
Rx Sensitivity
-105dBm@25Kbps
Data Rate
up to 25 kbits/sec
Wireless Range
Indoor Range
Outdoor Range
up to 50m
up to 300m (direct line of sight)
Rated input power
Power Consumption
1 Watt
Physical
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Weight
231 x 125 x 48 mm
0.201 kg
kWh, PF, kVAh
4A~ 80A +/-1%
Mounting
Wall Mounting Flanges
Enclosure
V0 Polycarbonate
Operating Temperature
-20&deg;C to +45&deg;C
Operating Humidity
up to 85% (non-condensing)
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Ordering Codes
DOMM
054739
Voltage / Current
Input Voltage Range
Maximum continuous AC output current at 210 V
215V to 255Vac, 50/60Hz
14.2A +/-1%
Maximum continuous AC output current at 230 V
13.0A +/-1%
Electrical
Maximum continuous AC output current at 254 V
11.8A +/-1%
Maximum output over current protection
16A +/-1%
Maximum input overvoltage protection
260 Vac
Cooling concept
Forced Air Convection
Relay output ratings
16A…... 250Vac
Range of output power factor
0.9x … 1.0
Nominal Power factor
0.99
External Input voltage range
24 - 230Vac
Peak Free-E efficiency
98.2%
Radio Technology
Radio Frequency
Channels
Max Tx Power
Dimplex GFSK
868 MHz ISM Band
4 Channels (1-4)
+13dBm
Rx Sensitivity
WiFi
-105dBm@25Kbps
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wireless Range
Indoor Range
Outdoor Range
up to 50m
up to 300m (direct line of sight)
Standby Power
Power Consumption
10 Watt
Physical
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Weight
316 x 279 x 110 mm
3.7kg
Mounting
Wall Mounting Flanges
Wireless Technology
Certifications
Enclosure
V0 Polycarbonate
Operating Temperature
-20&deg;C to +45&deg;C
Operating Humidity
up to 85% (non-condensing)
CE
Fully EMC Compliant
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