Thermo Technologies SMT 400 User Manual
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
The SMT 400 is a high specification integrated solar heating controller, compact,
robust and easy to use. This controller has evolved as a result of research and
development and years of experience in the solar industry. It forms a valuable
information system for the modern-day user and provides the necessary details,
revealing the performance of the solar system. The large graphics display ensures
that the unit communicates with the user with the greatest of ease and friendliness.
THE SMT 400 FEATURES
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Precise digital differential controller for efficient heat collection
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Digital display of collector (manifold) temperature
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Digital display of return (system) temperature
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Digital display of Tank 1 and Tank 2 temperatures
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Digital display of daily collected energy in kilo-calories
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Bargraph display of collector (manifold) temperature
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Bargraph display of instantaneous power collected in kW, with auto-adjusting
scale
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50 Year clock & calendar
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Two presettable divert temperatures providing a three-user zone system
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Pump control matrix providing total user versatility
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‘Smart’ Mode providing automatic heat diversion
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Adjustable Delta T (
) differential from 4-10
o
C
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Adjustable ‘Smart’ Mode Delta T (S
)differential from 6-12°C
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Anti-frost thermostat for system protection
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Maximum system temperature thermostat
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Daily maximum / minimum temperature recorder for all its sensors
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Three independent time-thermostats for heat boosting
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Graphical display of collector and tank temperatures as well as the energy
gain for the current and previous days, based on an average reading taken
every 10 minutes
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Graphical display of collector daily maximum temperatures, tank1 daily
maximum temperatures and total daily energy gain for the last 8 weeks
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Bar graph display of monthly accumulated energy gain for the last 6 months
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Status screen for indication of the current state of inputs and outputs of the
collector
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Manual override of outputs for system testing
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Alarm indicator for warning in case of sensor failure or over-temperature
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Plug-removable controller for ease of installation
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Plug-in sensors for ease of installation
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may be used for any agreement, whether express or implied, or to form any contract.
Thermomax reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.