VS 5500 plus

Heating controller

Operating manual

Dok. Nr. 111045 33/2007 "entwurf"

Contents
Danger 1 Operation with the cover closed.............................................................................. 5
1.1 Select operating mode ................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Set room temperature temporarily............................................................................... 6
The controller is electrically operated. In-
1.3 Party function/operating lock....................................................................................... 6
correct installation or repair attempts
1.4 Activation of the holiday programme........................................................................... 7
may endanger life due to electric shock.
1.5 Temporary interruption of the holiday programme ...................................................... 7
Installation and start-up of the controller
1.6 Activate the clock programme exception day.............................................................. 8
may only be carried out by trained and
1.7 Heating limit ................................................................................................................ 8
qualified personnel. The controller and
1.8 Manual / emergency operation.................................................................................... 9
accessories should not be opened.
Repairs may only be carried out by the
2 Operation with the cover open............................................................................... 10
manufacturer.
2.1 Setting the date ......................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Setting the clock time ................................................................................................ 12
2.3 Check temperatures and operating mode................................................................. 13
2.4 Temporarily deactivation of room temperature influence .......................................... 13
2.5 Setting the weekly clock programme......................................................................... 14
2.6 Setting the clock programme exception day ............................................................. 15
2.7 Setting the room temperature ................................................................................... 16
2.8 Setting the automatic holiday programme................................................................. 17

3 Settings in the service level ................................................................................... 18

3.1 CLEAR function (reload factory settings) .................................................................. 18
3.2 Setting level 3 - Room temperature control mixed heating circuit ............................. 19
3.3 Setting level 3 - Room temperature control direct heating circuit.............................. 21
3.4 Setting level 5 - Warm-water supply.......................................................................... 22

4 Settings in the coded service level........................................................................ 23

5 Constant values ...................................................................................................... 26

6 General points ......................................................................................................... 27

6.1 What makes up the VS 5500 plus?........................................................................... 27
6.2 What does the VS 5500 plus control?....................................................................... 27
6.3 Hydraulic .................................................................................................................. 27

7 Dimensions and installation................................................................................... 28

Explanation of terms and 7.1 Installation VS 5511 plus........................................................................................... 28
abbreviations, page 33 7.2 Dimensions VS 5511 plus ........................................................................................ 28
7.3 Installation SR 5811 .................................................................................................. 29
7.4 Dimensions SR 5811 ............................................................................................... 29
Symbols used 7.5 Start-up ..................................................................................................................... 30
7.6 Electrical installation diagram ................................................................................... 30
In this document the following symbols
are used:
8 Help in solving problems........................................................................................ 31
Danger from electricity!
9 Technical data ......................................................................................................... 32
9.1 Technical data SR 5811............................................................................................ 32
Important note requiring speci-
9.2 Technical data VS 5511 plus .................................................................................... 32
al attention!
9.3 Sensor resistance values .......................................................................................... 33
9.4 Explanation of terms and abbreviations .................................................................... 33
Note/explanation!

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Display und operating elemente

Clapet closed Claped open

desired room temperature:

= normal, = comfort, = reduced Party function Domestic hot water production
on/off

Days:
1=Monday Daytime
2=Tuesday etc.

Arrow marks the

selected mode

Roomtemperature
heating mode
adoption
(with the right
Time bar rotary knob)
temperature-/
time process of the
actual day measured
temperatures of:
= Boiler
= Flow
= DHW
= Room
= Outside

Boiler requirement DHW request

Heating circuit pump Tendency mixing valve
OPEN
CLOSE

Time bar:
The selected heating program is shown
b1 b2 b3
Time bloc 1 Time bloc 2 Time bloc 3
Comfort modus
Normal modus
Reduced modus

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Notes:Display und Bedienelemente

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1 Operation with the cover closed

1.1 Select operating mode

Cover closed 1 2

The required operating mode can be sel-

ected using the left rotary knob.
The arrow to the left in the display shows
which operating mode is active.
Example:
1. The arrow marks the weekly clock
programme .
2. In order to change to the operating
mode Heating, the left rotary knob
should be turned to the symbol . Weekly clock programme Heating

Operating modes:
All settings are valid for both Weekly clock programme Automatic changeover from heating to
heating circuits, mixed and direct warm-water heating - reduced operation
at the same time! Clock programme exception day After running, the programme returns
automatically to the weekly clock pro-
gramme
Heating No clock programme
Heating/warm-water heating is carried
out continuously according to the set
value.
Reduced heating No clock programme
Reduced heating is carried out according
to the set value
No warm-water heating
Holiday Heating/Warm-water heating OFF
Frost/room protection function active
Heating OFF / Summer operation Heating is OFF
Warm-water heating is active according
to the weekly clock programme.
Frost/room protection function active
Manual/emergency operation Heat generator continually ON 
(as per boiler thermostatt setting)
Heating circuit pump continually ON
Warm-water heating continually ON
Check boiler temperature thermostat!
Operate the mixer manually!
Request help from an expert!
A blinking symbol shows that in addition to the current operating mode,
a further function has been temporarily activated.
Warm-water heating is always active parallel to heating in the selected operating
mode and starts earlier by the set time period (factory setting, 60 mins.).

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1.2 Set room temperature temporarily

Cover closed

The room temperature can be set tem-

porarily using the right rotary knob.
This adjustment can be made in all
operating modes except:
Reduced heating (also in clock pro-
gramme)
Holiday programme
Summer operation
Manual operation
The room temperature adjustment is no The desired temperature is temporary The desired temperature is temporary
longer valid if another operating mode is set on 19 C set on 21 C
selected or after a date change.

If the arrow in the clock pro-

gramme reaches the lowest point, re-
duced heating is activated. This
function is no longer valid if another
operating mode is selected or after
end of the heating period.

1.3 Party function/operating lock

Cover closed

Party function
Using the push button, heating can be
temporarily switched on during the re-
duction phase, the party symbol
blinks. If the party function is activated
during heating, the party symbol
appears.
When switching to reduced heating, the
party symbol blinks until the end of the
reduced heating period.
The duration of the party function is set The symbol of the party function
in setting 3:09. is blinking
The party function can be stopped at any
time by pushing the button again.
Operating lock
The active operating lock makes it im-
possible to change settings by mistake.
The operating lock is valid for all
functions
Press the push button for 5 seconds
until all arrows to right and left of the
display are shown.
In order to release the operating lock,
the button must be pushed again for
5 seconds until the arrows to the left
and right of the display can be seen.

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1.4 Activation of the holiday programme

Cover closed

The holiday programme can be acti-

vated in two ways:
1. Select the operating mode "Holiday"
using the left rotary knob.
2. Select the automatic holiday
programme, see "2.8 Setting the
automatic holiday programme", page
17.
Active operating modes
Heating/warm-water heating OFF

(Frost/room protection active)

The room protection temperature

which is valid for the holiday
programme, is set under coded
settings 3:10.

1.5 Temporary interruption of the holiday programme

Cover closed

The holiday programme can be

interrupted in two ways:
1. Activate party function, see "1.3
Party function/operating lock",
page 6.
2. Select the operating mode Weekly
clock programme or Clock
programme exception day .
At the next change to reduced hea-
ting within the automatic holiday pro-
gramme, the controller returns
automatically to this setting.
If the operating mode Heating
and , is selected, it must be
changed manually back to .

A blinking symbol indicates that

another function has been selected
temporarily. 
The function of the blinking symbol/
arrow is currently active.

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1.6 Activate the clock programme exception day

Cover closed 1

1. Select the operating mode Clock

programme exception day
with the left rotary knob.
If the Clock programme exception day
is set before 17.00 hrs, it is valid for the
whole day. If it is set after 17.00 hrs, it
becomes active on the following day, the
arrow stays on and blinks on
or . The operating mode
Clock programme exception day is
reset at the next change of date.
Warm-water heating is always ac-
tive parallel to heating in the selected
operating mode and starts earlier by
the set time period (setting 5:67; 
factory setting, 60 mins.).

1.7 Heating limit

Cover closed 1 2

1. As soon as the outside temperature

is higher than the set Heating limit
for heating (Setting 3:04), the
controller switches to Heating OFF/
Summer operation . C C
The pump runs delayed to the value
in the setting 7:03. 
When the temperature drops 2 K
below the Heating limit for heating,
heating operation is switched on
again.
2. As soon as the outside temperature 3
has climbed above the value set for
Heating limit reduced operation
(setting 3:05), the controller swit-
ches to reduced operation mode
Heating OFF/Summer operation
. Further functions are as descri-
bed above. C

3. Switch off heating:

Using the left rotary knob, select the
function Heating OFF/Summer ope-
ration .

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1.8 Manual / emergency operation

The temperature of the boiler

thermostat must be checked before
the operating mode Manual / 
emergency operation is selected!
With floor heating, the boiler thermo-
stat temperature must not be higher
than max. 50 C.
Cover closed 1

The operating mode Manual/emergen-

cy operation can be selected in two
ways:
1. Using the left rotary knob, select the
operating mode Manual/emergency C
operation .

The clock time, day of the week

and the room temperature display will
be updated. Other data remains
unchanged.

2. Interruption of the connection 2 VS 5511

SR 5811
between the SR 5811and the 
VS 5511.
This can be done with a switch. In this
way, the SR 5811 is disconnected from
the electricity supply.

Communication between the SR 5811

and the VS 5511 plus is interrupted. Manual
emergency operation
After around 60 secs., the VS 5511 plus
starts to function in Manual/emergency
operation .
The heat generator temperature is OpenTherm
controlled by the boiler thermostat. BUS
The heating circuit pump is continu-
ally active.
The warm-water heating function is
continually active.
The mixer can be operated manually.
The operating mode Manual/emergen-
cy operation can fulfil two tasks:
1. During start-up by a qualified expert,
functioning of the boiler function can
be checked. 
(Heating limit exceeded ).
2. In an emergency, it allows the user a
limited heating operation with warm-
water supply. .

In an emergency, call in

a qualified expert.

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2 Operation with the cover open

Open the cover

Left rotary knob

The links to functions shown on the
display can be selected.
Right rotary knob
The right rotary knob has two functions:
1. Selection of functions shown on the
right of the display.
2. Changing the set values after selec-
tion using the push-button.
Push-button
The push-button has two functions:
1. Change settings.
2. Temporary deactivation of room
influence.
RESET
The electricity supply to the controller is
interrupted for a short time so that the
data can be reloaded.
CLEAR Button
By pushing the CLEAR button, the set-
tings and the clock programme can be
reset back to the factory settings.
(See chapter 2.5, page 14 and Chapter Left rotary knob Right rotary knob
3.1, page 18.)

RESET CLEAR

Functions on the left-hand side:

All settings are valid for both Date and time
heating circuits, mixed and direct Query data
at the same time!
Weekly clock programme
Clock programme exception day
normal, comfort, reduced
Holiday programme
Service level (further settings)

Functions on the right-hand side:

Date
Time
Start of holiday programme
End of holiday programme
Room controlled heating
Room & weather-controlled heating
Weather-controlled heating

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2.1 Setting the date

Open the cover 1 2

1. Using the left rotary knob, select the

function . The right-hand arrow
is already at .
2. Push the button, the date blinks.
3. The date can now be set by turning
the right rotary knob.
4. The new date must be confirmed by
pushing the button.
Rapid turning of the knob makes Year Day
the setting go faster!
Month

3 4

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2.2 Setting the clock time

Open the cover 1 2

1. Select the function with the left

rotary knob.
2. Select the function Time with the
right rotary knob.
3. Press the push-button, the time dis-
play blinks.
4. The time can now be set using the
right rotary knob.
5. Confirm the new time with the push- Year Day Daytime
button.
Month
Rapid turning of the knob makes
the setting go faster!
3 4

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2.3 Check temperatures and operating mode

Open the cover 1 2

1. The function is selected.

Select the required temperature with
the right rotary knob.
The corresponding set value can be
shown on the upper line by pressing
the push-button.
The value for outside temperature
shown in the display remains
unchanged. 2. 1.

Checking the heating circuit Measured temperatures: The inquiry of the operating mode refers
operating mode: = Generator temperature to the current heating circuit
2. Continue to turn the left rotary knob. =Flow temperature
= Domestic hot water temperature
The current operating mode for the
= Ambient temperature
heating circuit is shown = Outside temperature
The following operating modes can be Setpoint value
shown :
0 = OFF 4 = Comfort
1 = Frost protection 5 = Pre-heating
2 = Reduced heating 7 = Manual
3 = Heating
Invalid measuring values are shown
as !

2.4 Temporarily deactivation of room temperature

influence

Cover open

1. Switch off room temperature

influence:
Hold the push-button pressed for five
seconds until the arrow jumps to the
lowest symbol.
2. Switch on room temperature
influence: 
Hold the push-button pressed again
for five seconds until the right-hand
arrow has returned to the originally
selected function or ...
at the next change to reduced hea-
ting, the arrow jumps automatically
back to the original function.
If the room temperature has been
reached and the function Room influ-
ence or Room compensation is
selected, it may be too cold in the
other rooms. In this situation, the
room temperature influence can be
temporarily deactivated.

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2.5 Setting the weekly clock programme

Open the cover 1 2

1. Select the function with the left

rotary knob.
2. Select the required day/time period
with the right rotary knob.
Confirm the day selected with the
push-button.
3. Select the required heating tempera-
ture or with the right rotary
2. 1.
knob. ( does not appear)
Day bloc with 5 days
Confirm the selected heating tempe- (1=Monday, 2=Tuesday etc.)
rature with the push-button.
Time program period, see page 3

4. Set the starting time for the time 3 4

period b1 with the right rotary knob.
Confirm this setting with the push-
button.
5. Set the finishing time for the time
period b1 with the right rotary knob.
Confirm this setting with the push-
button.
Points 3 to 5 must be repeated for the
time periods b2 and b3.
Unused time periods should be set to the 2. 1. 2. 1.
same start and finishing time and confir- =normal, =comfort Start heating period
med using the push-button. "blinks"
Programme other days or daily periods
as per points 2 to 5. b1, b2 or b3 are referring to the time
program period

5 6
The programme is only saved
(memorised) after all time periods b1,
b2, b3 have been set and confirmed
with the push-button. 
The newly programmed time bars are
then shown.

2. 1.

Stop heating period

"blinks"

Resetting of factory values for the Factory settings for the weekly clock programme:
weekly clock programme
Daily periods Room heating Warm-water supply
6. Using a fine point, press the CLEAR
button until the time bars on the Week day Display normal reduced On Off
display jump back to the factory Mo-Fr 06.00 22.00 05.00 22.00
settings.
Sa-Su 07.00 23.00 06.00 23.00

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2.6 Setting the clock programme exception day

Open the cover 1 2

1. Select the function using the

left rotary knob.
Confirm the selection with the push-
button.
2. Select the required heating tempera-
ture or using the right rotary
knob. ( is not shown).
Confirm the heating temperature set-
1. 1.
ting with the push-button. 2. 2.

Time program period, see page 3 =normal, =comfort

3. Select the starting time for the time

period b1 using the right rotary knob. b1, b2 or b3 are referring to the time
program period
Confirm the setting with the push-
button.
4. Select the finishing time for the time 3 4
period b1 using the right rotary knob.
Confirm the setting with the push-
button.
Points 2 to 4 must be repeated for the
time periods b2 and b3.
Unused time periods should be set to the
same start and finishing time and confir-
med using the push-button.

2. 1. 2. 1.

Start heating period Stop heating period

"blinks" "blinks"

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The programme is only saved
(memorised) after all time periods b1,
b2, b3 have been set and confirmed
with the push-button. 
The newly programmed time bars are
then shown.

Reloading of factory values for the Factory settings for the clock programme exception day:
clock programme exception day
5. Using a fine point, press the CLEAR
Room heating Warm-water supply
button until the time bars on the dis- normal comfort reduced On Off
play jump back to the factory set-
08.00-17.00 17.00-23.00 23.00-08.00 07.00 23.00
tings.

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2.7 Setting the room temperature

Open the cover 1 2

1. Select the function with the left

rotary knob.
2. Using the right rotary knob, select the
room temperature , or to
be changed.
3. Activate the setting with the push-
button. The temperature display
blinks.
4. Set the required room temperature
Room temperature =normal, =comfort, =reduced
using the right rotary knob.
5. Confirm this setting with the push-
button.
3 4

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2.8 Setting the automatic holiday programme

Open the cover 1 2

1. Select the function using the left

rotary knob.
2. Press the push button, the datum
blinks.
The arrows indicate the functions
Start holiday programme and
Date .
3. Using the right rotary knob, enter the
date for the start of the holiday
Year Start
period.
Confirm this with the push-button. Month Day
The arrow jumps to the function End If " - - -" appears, no vacation program is
active Date
holiday programme .
4. Enter the date for the end of the holi- 3 4
day period using the right rotary
knob. Confirm the setting with the
push-button. The arrow jumps to the
function Time .
5. Using the right rotary knob, enter the
time for the end of the holiday period.
Confirm the setting with the push-
button. The holiday programme is
saved.
2. 1. 2. 1.
To interrupt the holiday programme,
see "1.5 Temporary interruption of the
holiday programme", page 7.
Check the holiday programme: 5
1. Select the function .
2. Using the right rotary knob,
start of the holiday period,
end of the holiday period and
the time for the end of the holiday
period, can be checked.

Delete the holiday programme:

1. Select the function .
2. Press the push-button twice to arrive 2. 1.
at point 4.
3. Turn the right rotary knob to the left
until - - - is shown in the display.
4. Confirm this by pressing the push-
button. The holiday programme has
been deleted.
The room protection temperature
which is valid for the holiday
programme can be set in the coded
setting 3:10.

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3 Settings in the service level
Open the cover 1 2

1. Select the function using the

left rotary knob.
Press the push-button, the arrow to
the right in the display blinks.
2. Set the required control strategy
using the right rotary knob.
Confirm the setting with the push-but-
ton.
3. Using the right rotary knob, all further 1. 2. 2. 1.
settings can be selected in series, outside temperature leading
first from the mixed heating circuit
outside temperature leading with
and then those from the direct heating room temperature compensation
circuit .
room temperatur leading
The following settings are shown: HK 3
3:00 = Control strategy
3:01 = Flow temperature at an out-
side temperature of 20 C
3:02 = Steepness of heating curve
3:03 = Max. flow temperature
3:04 = Heating limit when heating
3:05 = Heating limit when reduced
3:06 = Pre-heating time (optimised)
3:07 = Room temp. influence
3:08 = Heating limit as per flow
temperature set value direkter Heizkreis gemischter Heizkreis

5:02 = Warm-water temp. set value

5:67 Warm-water pre-heating time.

3.1 CLEAR function (reload factory settings)

WARNING:
Unintentional use of the CLEAR but-
ton deletes plant-specific settings
which can lead to malfunctioning of
the system.
Open the cover

1. Using the left rotary knob, select the

function .
2. Press the CLEAR button with a fine
point.
1. 2

When the CLEAR button is

pushed, all coded and uncoded
settings are simultaneously reset to
the factory settings.

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3.2 Setting level 3 - Room temperature control
mixed heating circuit

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range setting date:

3:00 Control strategy -

= Weather control only Selection criterion: Room temperature cannot be measured
Configuration: Connect outside temperature sensor
= Room control only Selection criterion: Outside temperature cannot be measured
Configuration: Install room sensor in reference room
= Weather control with room influence Selection criterion: Measurement of outside/room temperature
possible; external heat influences such as
sun, open fire place, etc.
Configuration: Install room sensor in reference room
Connect outside temperature sensor

3:01 Flow temperature at outside temperature of 20C 1080 25 C

The set value for flow temperature at an outside temperature of 20C is set here (base point).

The heating curve

1.6 2.0 2.4 3.0 4.0 5.0 C
85

75 3: 03
1.2
3:0 65
2
0.8
55
Flow temperature

45
0.4
25

35
C

25 3:01
0
re
atu
per
15

tem 15
C

om
Ro point
Outside temperature set
5
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 C

3:02 Steepness of heating curve 0.05.0 1.2 -

The heating curve shows the relationship between the heating flow and the outside temperature.

3:03 Maximum flow temperature 3090 75 C

The flow temperature should not be higher than the set value.
This is not a safety function! When safety functions are required, e.g. with floor heating, an additional flow
safety thermostat to control the pump switch must also be installed.

3:04 Heating limit during heating 040 20 C

If the outside temperature exceeds the set value for heating, , the heating circuit switches to summer operation .
The pump runs at a reduced rate according to the value set in 7:03. When the temperature drops to 2K below the set value,
heating is started again.

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3.2 Setting level 3 - Room temperature control
mixed heating circuit

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range setting date:

3:05 Heating limit during reduced operation -1020 10 C

Only in the clock programme!
If the outside temperature exceeds the set value for reduced heating operation , the heating circuit switches to summer
operation . The pump runs at a reduced rate according to the value set in 7:03. When the temperature drops to 2 K below
the set value, reduced heating operation is started again.

3:06 Preheating time (optimisation) 0990 0 min

This ensures that the room temperature has nearly reached the set value already at the start of the heating period.
The set value (in minutes) indicates the time difference between start of preheating and start of the heating period.
The set value is accepted 100% at temperatures of -10 C and below; at temperatures of + 20 C and above, to 0 %.
Recommended setting: Floor heating 240; radiator heating 180.

3:07 Room temperature influence 020 4 K/K

If the measured room temperature deviates from the set value, (e.g. due to other heat sources such as sunshine), the con-
troller corrects the flow temperature by a corresponding value. The set value indicates the number of Kelvin flow temperature
correction with a room temperature deviation of 1 K.
Higher room temperature = reduced flow temperature
Lower room temperature = increased flow temperature.
Flow temperature correction (K)

Setpoint

Flow temperature setpoint 0

Room temp.-

3
Set value

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-4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4
Room temperature deviation (K)
Example:
Increase room temperature = 2 K; set value = 6
Decrease of the flow temperature = 12 K

0 = no compensation 4-6 = medium 11-20 = very

1-3 = weak 7-10 = strong strong
Recommended setting: Do not set above 4 for floor heating!

Heating limit according to the flow temperature

3:08 -1010 -10 K
set value
Summer operation becomes active when the difference between the calculated flow temperature and the room temperature
is lower then the set value.
The pump is reduced by the value given at setting 7:03.
If the difference increases to 2 K above the switch-off value, heating is started again.
-10 = OFF
2 = function active (recommended for control strategies and )

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3.3 Setting level 3 - Room temperature control
direct heating circuit

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range setting date:

3:01 Flow temperature at outside temperature of 20 C 1080 25 C

The set value for flow temperature at an outside temperature of 20C is set here. (base point).

The heating curve

1.6 2.0 2.4 3.0 4.0 5.0 C
85

75 3: 03
1.2
3:0 65
2
0.8
55

Flow temperature
45
0.4
25

35
C

25 3:01
0
re
atu
per
15

tem 15
C

oom int
R po
Outside temperature set
5
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 C

3:02 Steepness of heating curve 0.05.0 1.2 -

The heating curve shows the relationship between the heating flow and the outside temperature.

3:03 Maximum flow temperature 3090 75 C

The flow temperature should not be higher than the set value.
This is not a safety function! When safety functions are required, e.g. with floor heating, an additional flow
safety thermostat to control the pump switch must also be installed.

3:04 Heating limit during heating 040 20 C

If the outside temperature exceeds the set value for heating, , the heating circuit switches to summer operation .
The pump runs at a reduced rate according to the value set in 7:03. When the temperature drops to 2K below the set value,
heating is started again.

3:05 Heating limit reduced operation -1020 10 C

Only in the clock programme!
If the outside temperature exceeds the set value for reduced heating operation , the heating circuit switches to summer
operation . The pump runs at a reduced rate according to the set value 7:03. When the temperature drops to 2 K below
the set value, reduced heating operation is started again.

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3.3 Setting level 3 - Room temperature control
direct heating circuit

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range settings date:

3:06 Pre-heating time (optimisation) 0990 0 min

This ensures that the room temperature has nearly reached the set value already at the start of the heating period.
The set value (in minutes) indicates the time difference between start of preheating and start of the heating period.
The set value is accepted 100% at temperatures of -10 C and below; at temperatures of + 20 C and above, to 0 %.
Recommended setting: Floor heating 240; radiator heating 180.

3:08 Heating limit as per flow temperature set value -1010 -10 K
Summer operation becomes active when the difference between the calculated flow temperature and the room temperature
is lower then the set value.
The pump is reduced by the value given at setting 7:03.
If the difference increases to 2 K above the switch-off value, heating is started again.
-10 = OFF
2 = function active (recommended for control strategies and ).

3.4 Setting level 5 - Domestic hot water supply

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range setting date:

5:02 Domestic hot water temperature set value 1070 55 C

This setting is used to select the set value for domestic hot water temperature.

5:67 Domestic hot water pre-heating time 0200 60 min

Heating of the warm-water supply is always active parallel to heating operations in the selected clock programme and is star-
ted earlier by the value (time) set here.
200 = Heating of domestic hot water supply is continually active in the clock programme.

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4 Settings in the coded service level

Open the cover 1 2

1. Select the function with the

left rotary knob.
2. Turn the right rotary knob until
"Code" appears.
3. Press the push-button, the code
entry blincks on the display.
4. Enter the code using the right rotary
knob.
2. 1.
Confirm the selection with the push-
button.
5. Turn the right rotary knob to the right,
the coded settings appear.
3 4
The following settings appear:
3:09 = Duration party function
3:10 = Room protection temperature
3:30 = Room temperature controller
adjustment time
3:31 = Room temperature controller
hold-back time
3:81 = Room temperature actual value
correction
5:03 = Follow-up time, warm-water 2. 1.

supply
5:04 = Legionella protection temp.
5:05 = Day selection legionella
protection
5:07 = Warm-water supply parallel or
with priority over heating
6:00 = Minimum heat generation
temperature
6:04 = Maximum heat generation
temperature
6:05 = Switching difference heat
generator.
7:00 = Proportional mixer range
7:03 = Follow-up time circulation pump
7:13 = Running time mixing valve

The code can be obtained from

your heating expert.

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4.1 Setting level 3 - Room temperature control

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range setting date:

3:09 Duration party function 0250 180 min

This setting is used to define the duration of the party function .

3:10 Room protection temperature -1020 10 C

This setting is used to define the room protection temperature valid for the holiday programme and for summer operation
. Values smaller than + 2 C should only be set in agreement with qualified experts!

3:30 Room temperature controller hold-back time 0150 30 min

This function prevents a lasting deviation of actual room temperature from the set value. The smaller the hold-back time, the
quicker is the change in flow temperature with a control deviation. 
If the set value is too small, there is a danger of vibration. 0 = no function
Recommended settings: Floor heating = 60; radiator heating = 30

3:31 Room temperature controller adjustment time 030 3 min

This serves to improve control stability with an anticipation time. The adjustment time allows an anticipation of possible future
control deviations and starts a proportional adjustment to the expected deviation and allows a future deviation to be corrected
at an early stage.
Recommended settings: Floor heating = 6; radiator heating = 3

3:81 Room temperature actual value correction -5.05.0 0 K

This setting allows the measured room temperature shown in the display, to be changed e.g. for adjustment to measured
values of another temperature measuring device.

4.2 Setting level 5 - Domestic hot water supply

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range setting date:

5:03 Follow-up time domestic hot water supply 015 3 min

The domestic hot water charge function is active after the end of the domestic hot water heating for the time period set.

5:04 Legionella protection temperature 6080 60 K

This setting gives the set value for legionella protection (thermal disinfection).

5:05 Day selection legionella protection 08 0 -

The domestic hot water is heated once for two hours after the first demand for domestic hot water on the chosen day, to the
temperature set as legionella protection temperature. (Legionella protection temperature as per setting 5:04).
0 = no function 3 = Wednesday 6 = Saturday
1 = Monday 4 = Thursday 7 = Sunday
2 = Tuesday 5 = Friday 8 = daily

Domestic hot water supply parallel or with priority

5:07 13 1 -
over heating
1 = Priority with charging pump 3 = Priority operation with diverter valve
2 = Parallel operation with charging pump

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4.3 Setting level 6 - Heat generator (Boiler)

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range setting date:

6:00 Minimum heat generation temperature 060 0 C

The set value which the heat generator maintains during operation.

6:04 Maximum heat generation temperature 5090 90 C

The set value which should not be exceeded by the heat generator.

6:05 Switching difference heat generator 230 6 K

The actual heat generator temperature set value plus this set value gives the switch-off temperature set value for the heat
generator.

4.4 Setting level 7 - Heating circuit

Set- Function Setting Factory Unit Start-up date: Adjustment

ting range setting date:

7:00 Proportional mixer range 1060 30 K

The P-range dictates via which set/actual value deviation the "OPEN" and "CLOSE" commands are continually given (not
pulsating). A small set value creates a larger change in the mixture with increasing deviation.
The mixing circuit reacts quickly. (For actuators with long running times.) A large set value creates a smaller change in mixture
with increasing deviation. The mixing circuit reacts slowly. 
(For actuators with short running times.)

7:03 Follow-up time circulation pump 330 15 min

The heating circuit pump continues to run after the end of heating operation for the period of time set.

7:13 Running time mixing valve 0.524.0 5.0 min

With a continually active mixing command (continually OPEN or CLOSED command), the command is deactivated after
a double running time. This function serves to protect the controller and mixer drive from damage.

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5 Constant values
The functions and values described in the following can be neither selected or set. It is however necessary to know them, as
they have an influence on the functioning of the controller.

5.1 Domestic hot water supply

Function Factory setting Unit

Over-increase heat generator temperature for the warm-water supply 20 K

In order for domestic hot water to be heated efficiently and rapidly, a heat generator temperature increase to the domestic hot water
set temperature is given.

5.2 Heating circuit

Function Factory setting Unit

Over-increase heat generator temperature to flow temperature set value 5 K

The set value for the heat generator is higher than the required flow temperature set value by this value during heating operations.

5.3 Frost protection function

Function Factory setting Unit

Frost protection function +2 C

The frost protection function is active in the chosen operating mode Heating OFF.
If the outside temperature drops below + 2 C, the heating circulation pump becomes activated for 6 minutes each hour.
If the outside temperature rises above + 4 C, the frost protection function is inactive.
If the flow temperature drops below 10 C, the heating circulation pump is immediately activated for 6 minutes.
If the flow temperature remains below 10 C after 6 minutes, a heating charge request with a flow temperature set value of 15 C is
activated.

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6 General points

6.1 What makes up the VS 5500 plus?

The VS 5500 plus is made up of:

An operating unit SR 5811
A controller VS 5511 plus
An outside sensor ZAF 500
A flow sensor ZVF 210
Optional:
Warm-water sensor ZTF 222
Boiler sensor ZTF 222

6.2 What does the VS 5500 plus control?

The VS 5500 plus controls:

1 weather-controlled mixed heating Outside temperature sensor VS 5511 plus SR 5811
circuit
1 weather-controlled direct heating Room temperature
circuit sensor inside

1 warm-water supply
1 heat generator with a one-stage
burner Manual/
emergency mode
OpenTherm
Operation is carried out only via the BUS
SR 5811
6.3 Hydraulic
Application alternatives:
1. Without heat generator
Do not attach the boiler sensor
2. Without warm-water supply
Do not attach the warm-water sensor
3. Direct heating circuit (without mixer)
Do not attach the flow sensor
Set the setting 3:01 lower by 5 K.

Mixing Flow sensor

M
valve

Pump

Boiler sensor

Burner

DHW sensor

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7 Dimensions and installation

7.1 Installation VS 5511 plus

Determination of position
The VS 5511 plus control unit should be
placed as close as possible to the heat B
generator/heating circuit so that only a
short cable is required.

Mounting the base plate

The base plate of the VS 5511 plus

127.5
145
control unit is fastened to the wall using
three screws.
1. Drill the top, middle hole and screw in
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 L N N N
the screw.
2. Hang in the unit without the clamp
cover and mark the lower two screw
holes. B
3. Remove the unit and drill the two
lower holes. 180.5
4. Replace the unit again and fasten the 200
lower screws.
The controller can now be connected
to the electricity supply. Terminal cover 44.3

Controller housing
Installation notes
The electrical installation and protec- Attachment hook controller housing 2
tion must be carried out and must
confirm to local regulations. B = Screw anchorage at the wall
The VS 5511 plus must have a conti-
nual electricity supply in order to
ensure functioning at all times.

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Peripheral switches must be limited
to emergency or main switches
which are usually continually
switched on.
Before start-up, it should be checked
that all components are connected
correctly to the electricity supply.
If strong inductive forces exist in the
44.8
vicinity of the controller (protectors,
magnet valves etc.), interference
suppression using RC links directly
to the coil connectors of the interfe-
ring components may be necessary.
Recommended RC-links: 0.047 PF,
100 : . for 250 VAC (e.g. Bosch,
RIFA, etc...).
7.2 Dimensions
VS 5511 plus

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7.3 Installation SR 5811

Determination of position
If the SR 5811 is used to record the room
Front view Side view
temperature, the following positioning open
106
actors should be taken into considerati-
on:
In the reference room on an inside
wall with normally heated next room.
No other controllers, e.g. thermostat
valves, must be active in this room.
Approx. 150 cm above floor level.
98

96
Ensure free air circulation (not in
niches or cupboards etc.)
Not directly next to a heat source or
exposed to direct sunlight.
Cable connection of the SR 5811

Make sure that all cables are

Assembly base 30.4
disconnected from the electricity
Wiring opening
supply before you begin work on the
wiring. The controller must be dis-
connected before installing or remo-

90.4
ved the operating unit. Never touch
Wiring room
the wires, printed back or connec-
tions of the operating unit.
91.3

4.2
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Connecting cables should be fed

through the cable ducts provided (avoid

R95
coiling and twisting of cables). 1 4

Junction lines to the VS 5511 must be in-

stalled separately to the high voltage po-
56
wer lines.
60.4
91.3
Siede view
closed

Cam

7.4 Dimensions
SR 5811

Mounting on the assembly base

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7.5 Start-up

The mains current connec- Mains current connection functional units (230 VAC):
tions to the right no. 1-7/LN are live
with 230 Volt. These clips may only be Alternative 1 Alternative 2
touched if they are not connected to
the electricity supply, otherwise there

Switching contact

Switching contact
Switching contact

Switching contact
is a danger of fatal electric shock.

Open
Close
Mixer

Pump
Boiler

Boiler
DHW

DHW
7.6 Electrical installa-
tion diagram 3.15 A

When starting up, check that:

7 6 5 4 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 L N N N
the controller is switched on!
the clock programme is correctly
L L
programmed!
N N 3 2 N 1 N
the temperature values are set
correctly!
T1 T2 a b
heating is sensible given the outside L M

temperature! N

fuel is available! 230 V~

the fuel line is open!

clock time and date are set properly!
the switch manual/emergency opera-
tion is switched on!
Connection sensors: Option hand switch:

Controller test
In order to test the controller and the
T T T T T T T T

appertaining equipment, the following 31 32 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1

queries can be made via the SR 5811
after the heat generator has been
Outsidetemp.
Opentherm

Flowtemp.

switched on:
sensor

sensor
Boiler

1. Open the cover

2. Press the RESET button (bottom left
next to the party button)
Switch
Manual
mode

The SR 5811 will now be initialised. The

following can be seen on the display:
DHW sensor

Boiler sensor

1. The software number (e.g. 510 000)

Firing controller

2. This is followed by the software ver-

Opentherm

1 4
T
1 4
T

sion (e.g. SW 0.1) Connecting

terminals
Connecting
terminals
3. All segments of the display will then
be shown.
If the controller then returns to the nor- SR 5811 SR 5811
mal display, the internal function test
was successful.

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8 Help in solving problems
If no basic display or an error message
are shown after switching on, the expla-
nations in the following table may be of
help.
Problem
No display
Error display
Possible cause Remedy
Controller not switched on Check the fuses, switch the controller on. 
External switch is set to manual/emergency Change the switch for manual/emergency
operation operation.
SR 5811 deactivate Push the RESET button
If necessary, carry out a plausibility test 
with a second controller.
Communication to VS 5511plus is Check connecting cable. Has the controller
interrupted been installed properly?
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9 Technical data

9.1 Technical data SR 5811

Supply voltage via Bus cable

Ambient operating temperature 0 C ... 50 C
Bus interface: OpenTherm 2-cable bus, twisted, 
interchangeable
Bus cable, length, cross-section max. 50 m, min. 0,5 mm2
Certification The controller is conform as per the
following EU guidelines:
73/23/EWG "Low voltage guideline"
89/336/EWG "EMV guideline", including
the change guidelines up to 93/68/EWG
Protection class III EN 60730
Protection when installed correctly IP 40 EN 60529
EMV EN 50082-1
Supply voltage via bus cable
Ambient operating temperature 0 C ... 50 C
Running reserve 24 h (after 3 operating days)

9.2 Technical data VS 5511 plus

Supply voltage 230 VAC 10 %, 50-60 Hz

Performance take-up
Sensor circuit voltage
Ambient temperature
Sensor cable length, cross-section
Bus interface:
Output switching capability
Mech. ports: right 1-7
Certification
Fused
Protection class
Protection when installed correctly
EMV
EMV-Emission
2 VA
12 V, insulation strength 4 KV
0 C ... 55 C
max. 100 m; 0,75 mm2
OpenTherm 2-cable bus, twisted, 
interchangeable
250 VAC, 6 (2)A, 50 Hz, 
ohmisch cos M => 0,95
The controller is t conform as per the
following EU guidelines:
73/23/EWG "Low voltage guideline"
89/336/EWG "EMV guideline", including
the changes guidelines up to 93/68/EWG
Fine fuse 3.15 A; 250 VAC; SPT
5 x 20 mm
II EN 60730
IP 40 EN 60529
EN 50082-1
EN 50081-1

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9.3 Sensor resistance values

Temperature C Resistance NTC 5 k:

-20 48'535
-15 36475
-10 27665
-5 21165
0 16325
5 12695
10 9950
15 7855
20 6245
25 5000
30 4029
40 2663
50 1802
60 1244
70 876
80 628
90 458
100 339

9.4 Explanation of terms and abbreviations

b1, b2, b3 Time periods which can be set for the clock programme.
h Hours
Actual value Temperature measured
K Kelvin, difference in temperature
min Minutes
Net Mains electrical supply 230V VAC
OpenTherm 2-cable data bus for heating technology
Set point value Temperature set by the operator or calculated by the controller, which controls the actual
value set by the heating controller.

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Notes:

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10 Index
A Set weekly clock programme 14
Automatic holiday programme setting 17 Settings in the coded service level 23
Settings in the service level 18
C Start-up 30
Check heating circuit operating mode 13
Check temperatures and operating mode 13 T
CLEAR 10 Technical data 32
CLEAR function (factory setting charge) 18
Clock programme activate exception day 8 W
Clock programme set exception day 15 Warm water heating 22
Control strategy 19 What does the VS 5500 eco control ? 27
Correction of faults 31 What makes up the VS 5500 ? 27

E
Explanation of terms and abbreviations 23

F
Frost protection function 26

H
Heating curve 19, 21
Heating limit 8
Hydraulic 27

I
Installation SR 5811 29
Installation VS 5511 eco 28

L
left rotary knob 10

M
Manual/emergency operation 9

P
Party function/operating lock 6

R
RESET 10
right rotary knob 10
Room temperature setting 16
Room temperature adjust temporarily 6
Room temperature influence switch off temporarily 13
Room temperature adjustment direct heating circuit 21
Room temperature adjustment mixed heating circuit 19

S
Select operating mode 5
Sensor resistance values 33
Set clock time 12
Set date11

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