myenergi 16A1P01H Microgeneration Energy Diverter Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Myenergi
Table of Contents
**myenergi 16A1P01H Microgeneration Energy Diverter Installation Guide
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing eddi. Of course, we think you have made an excellent choice and are sure you will be very happy with the features, benefits, and quality of your myenergi product.
eddi is an automatic power controller. It ‘tracks’ available surplus power from a grid-tied PV or Wind turbine system and varies the power to your heater to match the surplus power, therefore ensuring all of the green energy is fully utilised.
These instructions will help you to familiarise yourself with the eddi. By reading the instructions, you will be sure to get the maximum benefit from your ‘eco-smart’ device.
varisine™ Technology
varisine™ is the proprietary power control technology used in the eddi. The
technology enables the output voltage to be very smoothly adjusted in order to
alter the power to the heater. The power to the heater is always a sine wave
and only the voltage is altered.
This control technology is more sophisticated than many other products on the
market and the technology ensures trouble free operation with all inverters
and compatibility with all import/export energy monitors and electric meters.
Safety
The device has been manufactured in accordance with the state of the art and the recognised safety standards, however, incorrect operation or misuse may result in:
- Injury or death to the operator or third parties
- Damage to the device and other property of the operator
- Inefficient operation of the device
All persons involved in commissioning, maintaining, and servicing the device must:
- Be suitably qualified and competent
- Have knowledge of and experience in dealing with electrical installations
- Read and follow these operating instructions carefully
- Always disconnect the device from the supply before removing the cover
Disposal
In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in national law, used electrical devices must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. In the UK these requirements are covered by The Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013. Ensure that you return your used device to your dealer or obtain information regarding a local, authorised collection and disposal system. Failure to comply with this EU Directive may result in a negative impact on the environment.
Copyright
Copyright of these operating instructions remains with the manufacturer. Text and images correspond to the technical level at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make changes. The content of the operating instructions shall not give rise to any claims on the part of the purchaser. We are grateful for any suggestions for improvement and notices of errors in the operating instructions.
myenergi zappi, myenergi eddi and myenergi harvi are registered trademarks of myenergi Ltd.
Overview
Microgeneration systems such as Solar PV and small wind turbines are at their most efficient when the generated energy is consumed on-site rather than exporting it to the grid. This is what we call ‘selfconsumption’.
eddi is an energy management system for use with grid-tied PV or wind turbine systems. Excess energy from the microgeneration system is used to heat water or rooms rather than exporting it to the grid.
A grid current sensor (supplied) simply clips around the incoming cable. This sensor is used to monitor excess power and eddi automatically adjusts the voltage to the heater load, thereby consuming the surplus power. A self- powered wireless sensor (harvi) is available separately.
An internal expansion interface provides a means to install a Relay & Sensor Board to enable various functions such as auto switching from day-time and night-time supply, heat pump interfacing for Legionella control and temperature sensing.
eddi utilises myenergi’s proprietary varisine™ technology to ensure compliance with worldwide power grid standards.
Feature Set
- 3.68kW nominal/16A max. heater load
- Supports two heaters (subsequentially)
- Integral bypass switch
- varisine™ PWM technology
- Fan-less cooling
- Built-in programmable boost timers
- Energy savings data logging
- Graphical back-lit LCD screen for ease of use
- Overload and short-circuit protection
- Automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment
- Relay & Sensor Board add-on option
- Wall mounting bracket for ease of installation
- Fully EMC and safety compliant (CE)
- 3-year warranty (with the option of adding an Extended Warranty of 2 extra years)
- Integrated WiFi for connecting to internet
- RJ45 connector for the option of hardwired Ethernet connection
Overview Diagram
The diagram on the next page shows the eddi as part of a complete energy
management system. Other myenergi products are shown with details of how they
integrate with the grid connection and the microgeneration system.
Box Contents
- 1 x eddi unit with mounting bracket attached
- 1 x Current transformer with 5m cable (Grid CT sensor)
- 2 x Antenna
- 1 x Manual
- 1 x vHub & WiFi Operation Manual
- 4x screws (for use on cable clamps)
Optional: Relay & Sensor Board
The relay sensor board is an optional add-on to the eddi and allows the use of
multiple wiring configurations
It includes:
- Relays with a capacity for 16A
- Two temperature sensor units (PT1000)
- eSense input (isolated detection for economy tariff)
The two relays can be independently set for several functions or set to operate as a pair.
These functions include:
- Export/Import Threshold
- Operate when heating and timed operation
- De-stratification pump control
- Fault signal for BMS systems
Connectivity
Wireless Connection
myenergi devices use an 868MHz/915MHz wireless link to communicate with each
other. Although this is usually more effective at passing through walls than a
standard WiFi signal, radio communication can be affected by many factors such
as:
- the distance between the devices
- the thickness of any walls that the signal has to pass through
- wall construction and insulation materials
- large metal objects such as washing machines, fridges, sinks and baths
- mirrors
- electronic products such as televisions
- other wireless devices operating on the same radio frequency
Please consider the position of your myenergi devices carefully to ensure that they operate as planned.
Although the devices work in the majority of installations and our technical support team are available to provide help in setting up your system, we cannot guarantee the performance where circumstances beyond our control affect the performance of the wireless link.
If you have any concerns about the wireless performance then we would be pleased to answer your questions, but please consider that if a WiFi signal works OK then there is a very high probability that the myenergi devices will also work without any issues.
Ethernet or WiFi Connections
eddi’s with the built-in vHub (identified by product code EDDI-2Hxxxx) are
supplied with a built-in Ethernet port (RJ45) socket and WiFi to connect eddi
to the local area network (LAN).
All myenergi internet capable devices should be connected to the internet via either WiFi or a hardwired Ethernet connection.
This version of the eddi can also act as the “gateway” or “hub” between all your myenergi devices and the myenergi server. The gateway device MUST be connected to the internet.
Note: harvi can only be connected using a wireless link to the Master device
If radio connection is not possible you have the option to tether two devices using an Ethernet cable. When pairing devices, they will automatically use the Ethernet link if available.
Further detail on the Ethernet connection and WiFi see separate vHub & WiFi manual.
Installation
Mounting
NOTE
- eddi is NOT suitable for installation outdoors
- Ensure the device always has adequate ventilation; do not block the vents or obstruct airflow at the back of the unit.
- eddi must be fixed to a flat vertical surface using the dedicated mounting bracket which comes attached to the unit.
Step 1: With the unit on its back on a flat surface, remove the front cover by unscrewing the two screws (1) on the front of the device and lifting it off.
Step 2: Loosen the two mounting bracket securing screws (2) and separate the bracket (3) from the eddi.
Step 3: Place the bracket against the wall where you will be installing the device and mark the holes ready for drilling. (If fixing to timber stud you can use the two central vertically aligned points to screw the bracket directly into the timber.
NOTE
Suitable fixings must be used dependant on application/mounting surface. To be
determined by installer.
Clearances
Wiring
WARNING!
ELECTRIC SHOCK – An electric shock can be fatal; electrical connection
work may only be carried out by a competent person. The earth conductor must
be correctly installed and reliably connected. This device must be equipped
with an over-current protection device of maximum 16 Amps (B16). Only purely
resistive loads must be connected to the Heater output terminals.
Strip Length
Supply
The eddi device should be connected to a single-phase 230V or 240V nominal AC supply. The supply should be from a dedicated 16A circuit breaker, or it can be from a hard-wired 13A fused spur outlet if the heater load is less than 3kW.
Heater Loads
Most purely resistive heaters can be used with eddi, examples include immersion heaters, storage heaters, convection heaters and underfloor heating mats. Refer to the Application and Examples section for wiring diagrams using different heater types. Whichever heater type is used, the following criteria must always be observed:
- One or two purely resistive loads may be connected (Note: only one is live at any one time)
- Maximum rating of each load is 3.68kW
- Minimum heater rating is 150W
- Resistive loads only
- The loads neutral conductor must be connected to heater output N terminal
- No electronic controls to be connected to Heater terminals; mechanical thermostats only
- No timers to be connected to Heater terminals, including mechanical timers
Cable Clamps
If using flexible cables or cables not secured by other means, the cable clamps must be used to secure the supply and heater cables.
Wiring Overview Diagram
The diagram on the following page gives an overview of the wiring required for a standard installation with the eddi connected to one or two heaters.
CT Sensor Installation
Current Transformers (CTs) are used to measure current at various places of
the installation. For example, the Grid connection point, the solar/wind
inverter or a static battery system.
Installation of a CT to monitor the Grid connection point is required. Other
CTs are optional and can be purchased separately. The number and location of
CTs used within an installation will vary according to devices installed and
the user requirements.
CTs can be wired to any myenergi device with CT inputs (e.g. eddi, zappi or
harvi). This enables very flexible installation as the CT can be wired to the
nearest device. Note: The harvi device can be used if it is not practical to
connect any CT to the eddi.
NOTE
If a myenergi zappi EV Charger is configured it is not G100 compliant to use a
harvi to measure grid CT, for UK installations.
Grid CT
The Grid CT sensor (supplied) needs to be clipped around either the Live or
Neutral meter tail of the electricity supply meter. If using the Neutral
conductor, reverse the direction of the sensor (so the arrow is reversed).
The black and red wires need to be inserted into the CT terminal of the eddi
(as per image adjacent). Do this using a terminal screwdriver to push in the
white plunger and then insert the wire into the respective hole (black to [-],
red to [+]).
The positioning of the Grid CT sensor is crucial, take note of the following
when deciding where best to install the sensor:
- Can be connected to any myenergi device with a CT input e.g. the eddi or zappi (wired sensor) or harvi (wireless sensor).
- ALL of the imported and exported power must be ‘seen’ by the sensor – be sure to install it upstream of ANY junction box or ‘Henley Block’ (the CT can be fitted inside the consumer unit).
- There must be only one Grid CT per-phase for the whole installation. (There can be other CTs but only one at the grid connection point, also note CTs for third-party devices do not matter).
- The CT should be on the Live or Neutral cable.
- The arrow on the sticker of the CT sensor must be pointing towards the consumer unit (in the direction of grid import) if on the Live cable, or reversed if on the Neutral cable.
- Ensure the CT is fully closed and clicks shut.
- Be sure to wire the CT the correct way round; black [–], red [+] otherwise import and export readings will be swapped.
Additional CTs
There is an option to add other CT sensors (available separately) for monitoring the generation or other appliances such as battery systems. Installing a CT for the generator (PV system) will allow the main screen to show the generated power and the total power consumption of all the other appliances in the property. CTs can also be used to limit the power drawn from the supply:
- Additional CTs can be connected to any myenergi device with a CT input that is linked to the network
- The arrow on the sticker of the sensor must be pointing in the direction of normal power flow (e.g. away from the PV inverter) if on the Live cable or reversed if on the Neutral cable.
- Ensure the sensor is fully closed and clicks shut.
- Be sure to wire the CT the correct way round; black [–], red [+]
Extending CT Sensor Cable
If there is a need to extend the CT sensor, cable like CAT5 must be used (only use one pair).
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use mains cable, bell wire or speaker cable. It is important to use
only twisted-pair cable to maintain signal integrity. The cable can be
extended up to 100m.
Wireless CT Sensor (Optional accessory)
In some cases it can be difficult or impractical to install a wired sensor.
For example, it may be the case that the eddi unit needs to be connected to a
sub-board, rather than main consumer unit and two consumer units are in
different buildings.
The solution is to install harvi – a clever little device that enables the
eddi products to be installed without using wired CT sensors for measuring the
grid, generation power and/or battery storage system; instead the CT sensor is
connected to harvi.
The harvi does not need batteries or a power supply – the energy from the
sensor is harvested and used to transmit the measurement signal to the eddi.
This means batteries or electrical wiring are eliminated!
Up to 3 CT sensors may be used with harvi and it also supports 3-phase systems
if three sensors are connected.
Refer to the harvi installation guide for details on installing and configuring harvi for your system.
NOTE
If a myenergi zappi EV Charger is configured it is not G100 compliant to use a
harvi to measure grid CT, for UK installations.
CT Golden Rules – Grid CT
- Only ONE Grid CT per phase (check for only one ~ symbol in Linked Devices Info).
- Located to ‘see’ ALL import and ALL export current (i.e. always upstream of any junction box).
- Arrow pointing in direction of import (e.g. towards consumer unit if on Live cable).
All other CTs
- Arrow should point towards the consumer unit.
3-phase harvi CTs
When using harvi in 3-phase mode, the CT inputs correspond to the phase number (e.g. CT1 = Phase 1). This helps to avoid phase shifting/phase misalignment.
CT Can do’s
- Can be wired to ANY myenergi device in the network.
- harvi can be used to make CT wireless.
- Cable can be extended up to 100m (must use twisted-pair cable e.g. one pair of CAT5).
- Cable can be shortened.
- Can be clipped around two or more conductors feeding appliances of the same type (e.g. two Live cables from two inverters that are on the same phase).
- Can be in close proximity to other CTs.
- Wires can be swapped around in device to reverse the direction of the readings (e.g. change import to export).
- Can be grouped with other CTs of the same type so that the power reading is summed (e.g. east and west solar Generation).
- Can be used on the Neutral conductor (direction of arrow or wires must be reversed).
- Can be set to None if you want to exclude the reading.
Advanced Installation Options
Load Balancing/Current Limiting/Load Curtailment
CTs can also be used to limit the current drawn by myenergi devices to avoid overloading circuits; this is referred to as load balancing or load curtailment. There are four different ways to limit current and they can be used alone or combined for more complex situations. See the table below:
Function | Operation | Example |
---|---|---|
Device Limit | Sets a maximum current that can be drawn by the device | |
(e.g. eddi). The current will not be exceeded even during boost. | An eddi is |
wired to a 3.4kW heater, but the supply to the eddi is only a 13A fused spur.
Grid Limit| Sets the limit that can be drawn from the grid connection
(i.e. the maximum import current).
The eddi and any other linked myenergi device, will limit the current they draw if there is a danger of exceeding the set Grid Limit.
| An eddi is installed in a property with a 65A main fuse. The property has a 10kW electric shower and a washing machine (2.5kW).
With the Grid Limit set to say 55A, the eddi would reduce its load if the shower and washing machine were on at the same time.
Group Limit (Internal CT)| Sets the combined current limit for
several myenergi devices.| A property has a large PV array and a swimming
pool, three eddi units are installed to heat the pool with surplus solar power
using 3kW heaters. The supply for the eddi units is only 40A, to be safe a
Group Limit of 35A is set.
Group Limit (External CT)| Sets the combined current limit for
several myenergi devices that are sharing a supply with another large
appliance| An eddi is installed to heat the hot water cylinder in a garage
which also has a washer and a dryer (2.5kW each), the garage has a supply of
only 32A coming from the main consumer unit in the house. If all appliances
were on and there was no limiting set, the total current would exceed the
maximum supply current.
Three-Phase Systems
If the installation supply is three-phase, it is recommend to install a harvi
device and use three Grid CTs (one for each phase). This will allow the eddi
to show the total grid import and export figures rather than just one of the
phases.
If all 3 phases are monitored and the generation is 3-phase, it is also
possible to net the export power across phases. To do this, enable Net Phases
in the Supply Grid menu see Supply Grid – Net Phases. This allows the eddi to
use surplus power from any phase and not just the phase which the eddi is
installed on. However, you must be sure that the electricity is metered in
such a way as to allow this.
3 eddi units can be installed (1 per phase) provided there are suitable loads.
TIP
It is usually possible to split a 3-phase heating element into 3 individual
elements by removing the links.
Battery Storage System
AC Coupled
Where there is an AC coupled battery storage system, there can be a conflict
as both the storage system and the eddi are effectively competing to consume
the surplus energy. Whilst this is not necessarily an issue, the results can
be somewhat unpredictable.
There is the option to allocate a CT sensor to monitor the battery storage;
this will give control as to which device has priority. This CT sensor should
be wired to one of the CT terminals of the eddi or a harvi device if wireless
measurement is required. This CT should be clipped around the live or neutral
cable of battery inverter.
During the setup process it will be necessary to change the setting for the
appropriate CT to AC Battery; refer to CT Config. Also refer to Supply Grid –
Battery for information on setting ‘priority’ of battery systems.
DC Coupled / Hybrid
Battery systems that charge directly from the solar array are usually referred
to as being DC coupled. This type of battery system uses the solar PV inverter
to provide power from the batteries, thus it is not possible to differentiate
between solar and battery power when using a CT to measure the AC current from
the inverter.
Because of this limitation, there are less options for managing the surplus
power with this type of battery system. However, it is usually possible to
effectively give priority to the battery by setting an Export Margin in the
eddi. A setting of 50W or Third-Party Diverters.
Some properties may have a third-party energy diverter already installed and
you may want the eddi to take priority (when consuming surplus power) over the
other diverter. This is possible by installing an extra CT to monitor the
diverter.
The CT should be clipped around the Live cable of the supply feeding the
diverter. The arrow on the CT should be pointing away from the diverter. Wire
the CT to the nearest myenergi device or use a harvi unit if wireless
connection is needed. Configure the CT Type as Storage Only. See CT Config for
details of how to configure CTs.
Voltage Optimisers
If there is a voltage optimiser (VO) installed in the property, the CT sensor and the eddi must both be on the same side of the VO; either the incoming grid supply or the optimised supply.
Relay & Sensor Board
eddi has the option to install a Relay & Sensor Board (available separately). This allows for many different wiring configurations and includes the following features:
- Two independent multifunction relays (16 Amp)
- eSense input (isolated 230V detection for economy tariff etc.)
- Two temperature sensor inputs (PT1000)
The two relays can be independently set for several different functions, or they can be set to operate as a pair. The relay functions include:
- Export Threshold
- Import Threshold
- Operate when heating
- De-stratification pump control
- Timed operation
- Fault signal for BMS systems
Refer to Application Examples in this guide for practical examples.
The Relay & Sensor Board is installed by plugging it into the eddi main
circuit board using the three plastic spacers included with the Relay & Sensor
Board.
The flexible ribbon cable is then pushed into the black connector to the
right-side of the display on the top eddi circuit board.
Fitting the Cover
Step 1: Re-place and screw in the two mounting bracket securing screws
(2).
Step 2: Re-place and screw in the two front cover screws (1)
Set-up
Switching On
After completing and checking the wiring of the supply, the heater(s) and the
sensor(s):
Step 1: Switch on the eddi via the circuit breaker or fused spur.
Step 2: If it’s not already on – switch the ON/OFF and Bypass Switch
(underneath the eddi) to the ON position.
Step 3: After the eddi starts-up for the first time, there will be a
start-up wizard.
There are two likely scenarios here. Either this is your first myenergi device
or you are adding this device to an existing myenergi home eco-system.
When you boot up your device you will see the below screen asking if this is
“1st device installed” or whether you are integrating into an existing system
(“Additional device”).
If you select “1st Device Installed” this sets the Master and vHub to ON at
start up.
If you are integrating into a system that already has a ‘Hub’ or a myenergi
device that is already set to ‘master’ select “Additional Device” and this
will then set the Master and vHub on your new device to OFF.
NOTE: If you have 1 existing standalone myenergi device E.g. a zappi only, you may need to select “1st device installed” – you will need to do this if your first device is not connected to the internet.
NOTE
- By default, the eddi is set to operate as in Application Examples 1: Single Element Water Heater. If the application differs, refer to the specific application example for details of settings that may need to be changed.
- If eddi has been installed alongside other eddi units or another myenergi device, refer to Linking Devices for guidance on pairing devices. Also refer to the instruction documentation for the other devices
NOTE – vHub & WiFi
For instruction on vHub & WiFi Set-up please see separate vHub & WiFi Module
Instructions.
Testing
Before leaving site, it is wise to perform a few checks to ensure that the
sensors and heaters have been correctly installed and are functional.
Step 1: Test the heaters by trying a manual boost, and check the power
reading on the screen for the heater corresponds to the heater rating.
Step 2: Cancel the boost by pressing the button twice during the boost
NOTE
- When eddi is diverting surplus power to the heater, the grid power figure (above the pylon symbol) should be 0.0kW). Note; however, if the surplus power exceeds the rating of the heater then this cannot be achieved and some export power will be observed.
- If power is being imported from the grid when the eddi is in Heating mode, it is likely that the Grid CT is incorrectly installed.
- If a Generation CT has been installed, the generated power will show at the top left of the main screen.
- If the generation reading is missing, the most likely cause is the Generation CT has not been configured – see CT Config on page 21. Or, if the Grid CT is instead wired to a harvi ensure the device settings are correct.
Application Examples
The following wiring diagrams show some suggested applications and are examples only; there are many more possibilities. Please refer to the Safety section (page 4) and be sure to read all of the installation sections before attempting to install the eddi. A good level of electrical competence and a reasonable understanding of domestic plumbing systems is assumed for studying these application examples
IF IN DOUBT…
Contact myenergi Technical Support –
support@myenergi.uk
Dual Element Water Heater
Key for Wiring Diagram 10.1
- eddi device
- Mains supply (230V AC from B16 circuit breaker or 13A fused spur)
- Hot water cylinder
- Heating element 1 (max. 3.7kW)
- Heating element 2 (max. 3.7kW)
Functional Description
Electric only households tend to have a hot water cylinder (immersion tank)
with two heating elements. This is perfect for eddi as it can support heating
two elements sequentially.
Heater element 1 (the top immersion heater) (4) is heated with surplus power until the water at the top of the cylinder is hot and the thermostat opens, then eddi will immediately switch over to Heater 2 (5); heating the bottom of the cylinder. This makes the most of surplus energy as sometimes there will not be enough to heat the whole volume of the cylinder; it’s best to heat a smaller proportion (i.e. the top) first so there is some usable hot water, rather than a larger volume of warm water.
During heating of the lower priority heater (Heating element 2), eddi will switch back to the higher priority heater (Heating element 1) every 15 mins (default time set in eddi) to check if it can store any more heat.
When the water is fully heated, any surplus power will be exported, eddi will switch back to the priority heater and check the lower priority heater every 15 mins (depending on your check period setting). The heating priority can be changed in the Main Menu >Heater Settings > Priority.
This can be repeated in any scenario where there are 2 resistive heating elements i.e. radiator, underfloor heating mat etc.
Settings Required
Menu Option | Settings | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Menu | Device Settings… | Display… | Icons… | Heater 1: | Water Top |
Heater 2: | Water Bottom | ||||
Heater Settings | Priority… | Heater 1 |
Underfloor Heating Mat and Water Heating
Key for Wiring Diagram 10.2
- eddi device
- Mains supply (230V AC from B16 circuit breaker or 13A fused spur)
- Hot water cylinder
- Water heating element (max. 3.7kW)
- Relay & Sensor Board (optional add-on for eddi)
- Temperature probe (type PT1000) (optional)
- Mains supply for underfloor heating controller
- Underfloor heating mat (max. 3.7kW)
- Underfloor heating controller or thermostat
Functional Description
As well as water heating, eddi can be used with electric underfloor heating
mats. In this application the water is heated as priority and when fully
heated, the surplus power is instead diverted to the underfloor heating mat.
Heater 1 (the immersion heater in the hot water cylinder) is heated with
surplus power until the water is hot and the thermostat opens, then eddi will
immediately switch over to Heater 2 (the underfloor heating mat) (8) and
continue diverting the surplus power.
During heating of the lower priority heater (Heater 2), eddi will switch back
to the higher priority heater (Heater 1) every 15 mins to check if it can
store any more heat.
The heating priority can be changed in the Main Menu (Priority).
The underfloor heating controller or thermostat (10) is wired to the eSense
input of the Relay & Sensor Board (5). The eSense Input setting is set to
Heater Enable 2 so only when the thermostat is calling for heat will eddi
apply power to the mat. When the underfloor heating thermostat is open eddi
will display Max Temp Reached.
Installation of the temperature probe (7) is optional; the immersion heaters’
mechanical thermostat is used by eddi if water temperature reading is not
required.
Settings Required
Menu Option | Settings | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Menu | Settings… | Display… | Icons… | Heater 1: | Top Immersion |
/ Bottom Immersion
Heater 2:| Underfloor
Priority…| Heater 1
Advanced Menu…| Relays & Sensors| Temperatures…| Set Temperatures as required
if using temperature
probes
eSense Input…| Heater Enable…| Heater 2
Water Heater with Auxiliary Boiler Control – S Plan
Key for Wiring Diagram 10.3
- eddi device
- Mains supply (230V AC from B16 circuit breaker or 13A fused spur)
- Hot water cylinder
- Heating element (max. 3.7kW)
- Relay & Sensor Board (optional add-on for eddi)
- Temperature probe (type PT1000) (optional)
- Auxiliary water heating boiler
- S-plan wiring centre
Functional Description
As eddi is predominately a water heating control device, it can be used to manage all of the water heating, even if an auxiliary heat source is used to heat the water. With this application the homeowner will be able to program auxiliary boiler boost times with eddi.
In the UK a popular plumbing and wiring scheme used by central heating systems is referred to as ‘S-Plan’. This scheme usually has a standard junction box which eddi can be wired to, to enable programming of water heating times with the BOOST TIMER feature of the eddi.
The water heating element (4) is wired to the Heater 1 output and Relay 1 of the Relay & Sensor Board (5) is wired to the S-Plan wiring centre (7). Any existing water heating control is removed or disconnected.
The water in the cylinder (3) is heated with only surplus power until the
thermostat has opened, the eddi will display Max Temp Reached and the surplus
power will then be exported until the water cools, heating will then resume.
The BOOST TIMER (RELAY 1) in the eddi is used to program the auxiliary heat
source (e.g. a gas boiler) to heat the water either early in the morning or
later in the evening, depending on the home owners’ lifestyle.
Heating the water during times of generation (e.g. daylight hours) is best
avoided to allow maximum capacity for the surplus energy. Whenever the boost
is active, Relay 1 will operate and the S-plan heating system will respond,
heating the water via the auxiliary boiler. The BOOST TIMER (HEATER 1) can be
used if it is desired to boost water heating with the immersion heater.
Installation of the temperature probe (6) is optional; the immersion heaters’ mechanical thermostat is used by eddi if water temperature reading is not required.
This is also applicable to other boiler control wiring schemes i.e. Y Plan
Settings Required
Menu Option | Settings | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Main Menu | Settings… | Display… | Icons |
…
| Heater 1:| Top
Immersion/Bottom Immersion
Heater 2:| Underfloor
Heater Settings| Priority…| Heater 1
Device Settings| Advanced| Relays & Sensors| Temperatures…| Set Temperatures
as required if using temperature probes
eSense Input…| Boost…| Heater 2
Heat Pump with Water Heating and Priority Control
Key for Wiring Diagram 10.5
- eddi device
- Mains supply (230V AC from B16 circuit breaker or 13A fused spur)
- Hot water cylinder
- Heating element (max. 3.7kW)
- Relay & Sensor Board (optional add-on for eddi)
- Temperature probe (type PT1000) (optional)
- Heat pump (with immersion heater output)
- Heat pump immersion heater relay
- Heat pump hot water timer
Functional Description
In this application the water is heated by eddi with the immersion heater when
there is a relativity small amount of surplus power (e.g. < 1kW). But when
there is enough surplus the heat pump is used to heat the water instead. This
configuration takes advantage of the higher efficiency of the heat pump
compared with the immersion heater, whilst ensuring no surplus power is
wasted.
For this application the water heating element (4) is wired to the eddi Heater
1 output. The water heating timer control (10) for the heat pump (8) is
connected to the Relay 1 normally open contacts of the Relay & Sensor Board
(5).
Most heat pumps require control of the immersion heater in the hot water
cylinder, this is to periodically heat the water to a higher temperature in
order to kill any Legionella bacteria that may have built up in the stored
water. Remember it is not permissible to ‘back-feed’ the eddi device; a
voltage supply must not be connected to the heater outputs. Because of this,
the heat pump immersion heater relay (9) needs to be connected to the eSense
input of the Relay & Sensor Board (6) instead of the immersion heater element
(4). In this application, the eddi is configured to respond to the eSense
signal by fully switching on Heater 1 output regardless of available surplus.
Installation of the temperature probe (7) is optional; the heaters’ mechanical
thermostat can be used instead if temperature reading is not required.
Settings Required
Menu Option | Settings | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Menu | Settings… | Display… | Icons… | Heater 1: | Top Immersion |
Heater 2: | None | ||||
Heater Settings | Priority… | Heater 1 | |||
Device Settings | Advanced | Relays & Sensors | Temperatures… | PT1 Set Point: |
Set Temperatures as required if using temperature
probes
Relay 1…| Export| On Threshold:| Should be set to power
level required for efficient heap pump
operation e.g.
1kW
Off Threshold:| 50% of On Threshold
e.g. 500W
Inc Diverted:| YES
Min On Time:| Set this to reduce
cycling of heat pump
e.g. 15m
Min Off Time:| Set this to reduce
cycling of heat pump
e.g. 5m
eSense Input…| Boost…| Heater 1
Pool and Water Heating
Key for Wiring Diagram 10.6
- eddi device
- Mains supply (230V AC from B16 circuit breaker or 13A fused spur)
- Hot water cylinder
- Water heating element (max. 3.7kW)
- Isolator (20A double pole)
- Relay & Sensor Board (optional add-on for eddi)
- Temperature probe (type PT1000) (optional)
- Swimming pool
- In-line electric pool heater (max. 3.7kW)
- Pool heater thermostat (16A rated)
- Pool circulation pump
- Pool circulation pump fused spur
Functional Description
In properties that benefit from a swimming pool, eddi can be used to maximise
self-consumption of surplus power, by first heating the domestic water before
switching to divert the surplus power to contribute to pool heating.
Heater 1 (the immersion heater in the hot water cylinder) (4) is heated with
surplus power until the domestic water is hot and the thermostat opens, then
eddi will immediately switch over to Heater 2 to heat the pool (8) with
surplus power.
During heating of the pool (Heater 2), eddi will briefly switch back to the
domestic water heater (Heater 1) every 15 mins to check if it can store any
more heat.
When Heater 2 is active (i.e. eddi is heating the pool), Relay 1 of the Relay
& Sensor Board (6) will be on and so the pool circulation pump (11) will run
thus transferring heat from the pool heater (9) to the swimming pool.
Installation of the temperature probes (7) is optional; the heaters’
mechanical thermostats are used by eddi if temperature readings are not
required.
Settings Required
Menu Option | Settings | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Main Menu | Settings… | Display… | Icons… | Heater 1: |
Immersion/Bottom Immersion
Heater 2:| Pool
Heater Settings| Priority…| Heater 1
Device Settings| Advanced| Relays & Sensors| Temperatures…| Set Temperatures
as required if using temperature
probes
Relay 1…| Heating| Heater 1
Fault Codes
Fault Code | Displayed Message | Description | Check |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Output Overload! | Load is drawing too much current (>16A) | Check the |
power rating of connected heaters, the maximum rating is 3.7kW for each heater
output.
2| Overheat!| The device is too hot| Check ventilation slots are not
blocked and the unit has sufficient space around it. Refer to clearances
section.
3| No Signal!| Signal lost from harvi device| Check harvi LED is
blinking; if not, check sensors are securely clamped around the cable and
properly connected to the terminals in the harvi Note: harvi will stop working
if there is no power in the cable being monitored, however eddi will show this
message only if there is no signal from harvi for more than
24hrs.
4| Grid Sensor Error!| Grid Sensor incorrectly installed| Check the sensor is securely installed on the correct cable and
is wired to the CT terminals with the correct polarity Refer to the Grid CT section for details of correct installation.
5| Back-Feed Voltage!| Unexpected voltage at heater output| The heater
output terminals must never be connected to a supply voltage Check heater
wiring.
6| Over Voltage!| Supply voltage too high| The AC supply voltage must be
less than 260V Check the AC voltage at SUPPLY terminals.
7| Under Voltage!| Supply voltage too low| The AC supply voltage must be
more than 190V Check the AC voltage at SUPPLY terminals.
8| Load Fault!| Load is faulty| Check the power rating of connected
heaters, the maximum rating is 3.7kW for each heater Output Isolate the unit
from the supply and check the resistant between L1 and N and between L2 and N
at the HEATER terminals; the resistance should be between about 15 Ώ and 350
Ώ. Note: Around 18-20 Ώ is normal for an immersion heater.
Technical Support
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Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, myenergi declares that the radio equipment type eddi microgeneration energy diverter is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
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