aurotherm VFK 990 solar collectors Affordable Solar Hot Water 96 TRANSMISSION Works well in limited sunshine COPPER ABSORBER Provides excellent thermal conductivity WEIGHS ONLY 94 POUNDS Ensures easy on-roof handling DOUBLE HARP ABSORBER Installs vertically or horizontally MODERN DESIGN Presents a clean & polished screw-free frame OVERVIEW Highly Efficient Surfaces: The premium glazed surface on the aurotherm VFK 990 collector provides maximum efficiency with up to 96 solar transmission. Surrounding Insulation: More than two of rockwool insulation retain the heat under the absorber plate and around the sides of the collector to ensure maximum efficiency. Flexible Installation: Great for residential installations, the collectors connect in a horizontal or vertical series to suit the available roof space. Because these collectors weigh only 94 pounds, two people are able to install them quickly and easily. Vaillant solar flat plate collectors combine premium quality materials and advanced German engineering to provide maximum efficiency and durability that you can depend on for decades to come. The double harp construction and ultrasonically welded copper absorber ensures excellent thermal conduction and guarantees better heat transfer. Vaillant s solar collectors work together with an existing water heater so users can enjoy hot water, day and night. For more information visit us online at www.vaillantsolarsystems.com
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Vaillant s aurotherm collectors can be connected in horizontal or vertical series to suit the available roof space. SOLAR PANEL aurotherm VFK 900 aurotherm VFK 990/1 Gross Collector Area Aperture Area 24.1 21.7 24.1 21.7 Height 75.9 75.9 Width 45.7 45.7 Depth 4.3 4.3 Weight pounds 94.8 94.8 Collector Capacity gallons 0.33 0.33 Collector Absorption 95 96 Collector Emission 5 5 Transmission 91 96 Installation Horizontal or Vertical Horizontal or Vertical Insulation Rockwool 2.4 Rockwool 2.4 Absorber Copper Copper Operating Pressure (max.) PSI Stagnation Temperature F 440 449 SRCC Certification N/A OG-100 Certification aurotherm VFK 990 SRCC Test Ratings SRCC Collector Test Results Vaillant & Competitor Models Eta0 () k1 (W/m 2 K) k2 (W/m 2 K 2 ) Vaillant aurotherm VFK 990 Veissmann Vitosol 100F SunEarth Empire EC-24 Heliodyne Gobi 406-001 Bosch Buderus Skn 3.0 Schuco Slimline V.7100.769.728.726.72.706 3.588 3.614 2.988 3.399 4.024 2.920.0063.0020.0010.0135.0193.0104 aurotherm VFK 990 WARRANTY Vaillant Solar Systems offers a ten year warranty on the aurotherm solar collectors. A two-year warranty is extended to the balance of the Vaillant system. Labor warranties vary by individual installer. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-259-0305 phone 858-259-0793 fax 2009 Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc., the Vaillant logo, aurotherm, and auromatic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaillant GmbH. VFK990_002_12-15-09
aurotherm VFK 150 solar collectors High Performance Solar Hot Water 96 TRANSMISSION Works well in limited sunshine ROBOTIC WELDING Provides the highest quality manufacturing WEIGHS ONLY 84 POUNDS Ensures very easy on-roof handling QUICK NPT CONNECTIONS KIT Reduces installation time significantly SLIM MODERN DESIGN Combines elegance with maximum performance OVERVIEW Highly Efficient Surfaces: The premium anti-reflective safety glass on the aurotherm VFK 150 collectors provides maximum efficiency with up to 96 solar transmission. OG-100 Certification pending and expected Q1 of 2010. Surrounding Insulation: More than an inch of rockwool insulation retains the heat under the absorber plate and around the sides of the collector to ensure maximum efficiency. Quick and Efficient Installation: Ideal for commercial installations, the collectors connect easily with the quick connections kit. Because these collectors weigh only 84 pounds, two people are able to install them quickly and easily. The Vaillant aurotherm VFK 150 solar flat plate collectors combine premium quality materials and advanced German engineering to provide maximum efficiency and durability that you can depend on for decades to come. The elegant design with robotic welding ensures quality and guarantees optimal heat transfer. Vaillant s solar collectors work together with an existing water heater, so users can enjoy hot water, day and night. For more information visit us online at www.vaillantsolarsystems.com Premium Appearance: Slim profile and clean, frameless design provide an elegant appearance while maintaining maximum performance.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SOLAR PANEL aurotherm VFK 150 Gross Collector Area Aperture Area 27.0 25.3 Height 80.0 Width 48.5 Depth 3.1 Weight pounds 83.8 Collector Capacity Collector Absorption gallons 0.49 96 Flat Roof Mount Collector Emission 5 Transmission 96 Installation Horizontal and Vertical Insulation Rockwool 1.6 Operating Pressure (max.) PSI Stagnation Temperature F 428 F SRCC Certification OG-100 Certification (Pending) aurotherm VFK 150 aurotherm VFK 150 SRCC TEST RESULTS SRCC Collector Test Results Vaillant & Competitor Models Eta0 () k1 (W/m 2 K) k2 (W/m 2 K 2 ) Vaillant aurotherm VFK 150 Veissmann Vitosol 100F SunEarth Empire EC-24 Heliodyne Gobi 406-001 Bosch Buderus Skn 3.0 Schuco Slimline V.7843.769.728.726.72.706 1.9326 3.614 2.988 3.399 4.024 2.920.0253.0020.0010.0135.0193.0104 aurotherm VFK 150 WARRANTY Vaillant Solar Systems offers a ten year warranty on the aurotherm solar collectors. A two-year warranty is extended to the balance of the Vaillant system. Labor warranties vary by individual installer. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-259-0305 phone 858-259-0793 fax 2009 Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc., the Vaillant logo, aurotherm, and auromatic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaillant GmbH. VFK150_002_12-15-09
aurotherm VTK 1140 solar collectors Cold Climate Efficiency DURABLE VACUUM TUBE 100 glass for longevity EXTERNAL CPC REFLECTOR High refflectivity for optimum solar yield EASY INSTALLATION Low weight and quick connections HIGHEST SOLAR YIELD Due to Aluxid highly selective absorber coating SERVICEABLE PARTS Replaceable components and tubes Operating Efficiency: The external reflector known as a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) has the highest annual solar yield per square meter area of any Vaillant collectors. Vacuum Sealed: The aurotherm VTK 1140 collector is internally coated with a highly selective aluminum nitrate absorber coating for maximum solar radiation absorption. Modern Design and Layout: The tubes have an appealing streamlined design, and multiple collectors can be easily fitted in horizontal series, as required. Durability that Lasts: The vacuum tubes are completely enclosed in borosilicate glass and have a vacuum seal for longevity. There are no leak prone metal-glass interfaces. Collector tubing is stainless steel. OVERVIEW Vaillant solar vacuum tube collectors are manufactured using toughened glass and each tube is internally coated with a special highly selective absorber coating. The evacuated tube has an external reflector known as a compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) and has the highest annual solar yield per square meter area of any Vaillant collectors. Vaillant s evacuated tube collectors work with an existing water heater so users can enjoy hot water, day and night. For more information visit us online at www.vaillantsolarsystems.com Easy Installation: Brackets are available to suit most pitched roofs, and a-frames are available for flat roof installations. Due to their low weight and smaller dimensions, vacuum tube collectors offer easy installation and handling.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SOLAR PANEL aurotherm VTK 1140 Gross Collector Area Aperture Area 24.8 21.5 Height 64.9 Width 54.8 Depth 4.3 Weight pounds 81.6 Collector Absorption Collector Emission 93.5 6 Connector Transmission 85 Absorber Materials Stainless Steel / Glass Operating Pressure (max.) PSI Stagnation Temperature F 563 SRCC Certification OG-100 Certification Heat Transfer Components aurotherm VTK 1140 SRCC Test SRCC Collector Test Results Vaillant Collector Eta0 () k1 (W/m 2 K) k2 (W/m 2 K 2 ) Vaillant aurotherm VTK 1140.5540.8118.0031 aurotherm VTK 1140 WARRANTY Vaillant Solar Systems offers a ten year warranty on the aurotherm solar collectors. A two-year warranty is extended to the balance of the Vaillant system. Labor warranties vary by individual installer. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-259-0305 phone 858-259-0793 fax 2009 Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc., the Vaillant logo, aurotherm, and auromatic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaillant GmbH. VTK1140_002_12-15-09
aurotank Solar Tanks Solar Hot Water Storage GLASS LINED STEEL Resists corrosion HEATING ELEMENT OPTION Port for optional electric element backup REMOVABLE INSULATION Installs easily in tight spaces TWO HEAT EXCHANGER OPTIONS Provide flexibility for backup heat design 6 REVISION OPENING Enables easy servicing OVERVIEW Removable Insulation: Need to install the tank in a room with a narrow doorway? No problem. The removable insulation reduces the tank diameter by 6.3 so the installer can easily move it into a tight space and then reattach the insulation once in place. Thick Insulation: With over three of insulation, the tank can store water up to 185 F with low standby losses. Revision Opening: It s important to monitor and service solar tanks on a regular basis, especially in hard water areas. With a 6 inch opening on the front of the tank, installers are able to quickly and easily access the inside of the tank to keep the system running efficiently. Heat Exchanger Options: Vaillant offers single heat exchangers for preheating domestic hot water or dual heat exchangers for a boiler backup, providing flexibility in system design. Backup Flexibility: These tanks are compatible with a variety of auxiliary water heating solutions, including traditional water heaters, tankless water heaters, heat pumps and electrical elements. Vaillant solar hot water tanks combine premium quality materials and advanced German engineering to provide maximum efficiency and durability that you can depend on for years to come. Manufactured from glass-lined steel, the tanks and coils are enameled to resist corrosion and prolong the life of the tank. An integral component of a complete Vaillant solar thermal system, these tanks store solar-heated water efficiently. For more information visit us online at www.vaillantsolarsystems.com
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS aurotank classic 80 aurotank classic 100 aurotank exclusive 80 aurotank exclusive 100 Storage Capacity gallons 78 107 76 105 Max. Tank Pressure PSI Max. Heating Circuit Pressure PSI Max. Heating Circuit Temperature F 230 230 230 230 Max. Tank Water Temperature F 185 185 185 185 Solar Heat Exchanger Area 17.2 16.1 17.2 16.1 Solar Heat Exchanger Volume gallons 2.8 2.61 2.8 2.61 Heat Auxiliary Exchanger Area N/A N/A 7.5 7.53 Heat Auxiliary Exchanger Volume gallons N/A N/A 1.2 1.24 Tank Dimensions Diameter without Insulation 19.7 25.6 19.7 25.6 Diameter with Insulation 25.9 31.9 25.9 31.9 Height 69.9 57.9 69.9 57.9 Cold Mains Inlet, DHW Outlet 1 thread 1 thread 1 thread 1 thread Recirculation 3/4 thread 3/4 thread 3/4 thread 3/4 thread Heating and Solar Connections 1 thread 1 thread 1 thread 1 thread Weight Including Insulation & Packing pounds 273 320 330 372 aurotank WARRANTY Vaillant Solar Systems offers a two year warranty on the aurotank solar water tanks (see warranty conditions). Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-259-0305 phone 858-259-0793 fax 2009 Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc., the Vaillant logo, aurotherm, and auromatic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaillant GmbH. aurotank_002_10-08-09
auromatic pump station Total Solar Control COMPACT DESIGN Mounts easily next to solar tank INTEGRATED FILL & FLUSH Shut off, fill, and check valves included ENERGY EFFICIENT PUMP Cycles fluid between collectors and tank INTEGRATED SOLAR CONTROL (optional) BS or BS+ control integrated into insulation INSULATED BRASS VALVES Reduces heat loss & protects against corrosion OVERVIEW The auromatic pump station: The Vaillant pump station is a closed loop heat transfer appliance that controls the temperature and flow of the hot water storage. The pump comes assembled with all necessary fittings to transfer the heated solar glycol-fluid from the solar collectors to the storage tank. All units contain the functional fittings and safety devices for the operation of the solar system, including: Ball valves with integrated check valves Connection ports for flushing, filling, and draining the system The Vaillant solar hot water pumping station handles all hydraulic functions and thermal protection of the solar thermal system. The system pump, flow check valve, flow meter, pressure gauge and fill valves are all combined in this compact and reliable assembly to ensure optimal safety, functionality, and aesthetics. Installation time and the likelihood of installation errors and leaks are reduced considerably. Flow meter to set and check system flow rate System pressure and supply/return temperature gauges Pressure relief valve provided for safety For more information visit us online at www.vaillantsolarsystems.com Three-speed solar pump provides a wide range of flow rates Expansion tank connection port
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS auromatic pump station Dimensions Fittings Gaskets Insulation Check Valves Max. Pressure Max. Temperature Meter Range Pressure Relief Valve Thermometer Connections Pipe-Center Distance Width of Installation Heigh of Installation 20 w x 11 w x 8 h brass EPDM/NBR EPP brass psi/(10bar) 266 F/(130 C) 320 F/(60 C) for short period 1-13 L/min or 0.5-3.5 US GPM 87 psi for solar thermal systems/(6 bar) 32-320 F/(0-160 C), full metal 3/4 male NPT 5 (125 mm) 12 (300 mm) 19 (480 mm) auromatic pump station PUMP CURVE auromatic pump station WARRANTY Vaillant Solar Systems offers a two year warranty on the auromatic pump station (see warranty conditions). Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-259-0305 phone 858-259-0793 fax 2009 Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc., the Vaillant logo, aurotherm, and auromatic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaillant GmbH. auromatic_pump_002_12-08-09
auromatic solar control Intelligent Solar Automation 128.4 154.5 116.7 VBus TOUCH APPLICATION Worldwide 3G mobile system-monitoring* Errors 0 Pump #1 Operating Hours 1187 Pump #2 Operating Hours 690 Energy Generated 250,389 K/wh ILLUMINATED DISPLAY Easy to read system-monitoring FOUR TEMPERATURE SENSORS Equipped for PT1000 sensors PRE-PROGRAMMED LAYOUTS Select from nine hydraulic system layouts EQUIPPED WITH VBus PORTS Interchange data with Vaillant DL2 datalogger OVERVIEW Pre-Programmed: The Vaillant control station is preprogrammed for nine hydraulic layouts and equipped with energy metering, pump speed controls, and temperature management. Effective Monitoring: The multifunctional illuminated display offers system-monitoring for a quick and comprehensive overview of the system status. The controller is equipped with storage temperature limitations, manual operation mode, VBus ports and four PT1000 temperature sensors. Effective Monitoring: The differential temperature controller comes with additional system functions including: operating hours counter for the solar pump, thermostat function, and energy metering. The Vaillant control station is equipped with a multifunctional screen; enabling an easy to read visualization of the system data with energy metering capabilities and temperature control. The compact controller design and dimensions allow for easy integration into the Vaillant auromatic pump station. For more information visit us online at www.vaillantsolarsystems.com Vaillant VBus : The Vaillant VBus feature provides two-way communication between controller and the DL2 datalogger. *See DL2 datalogger technical datasheet for more information about the VBus Touch Application
auromatic control station NINE SYSTEM LAYOUTS Arr 1 Arr 2 Arr 3 basic solar system circulation to a secondary tank boiler backup Arr 4 Arr 5 Arr 6 two heat exchanger loops two tanks and valve control two tanks and pump control Arr 7 Arr 8 Arr 9 additional array wood boiler backup heating circuit control auromatic control station WARRANTY Vaillant Solar Systems offers a two year warranty on the auromatic control station (see warranty conditions). Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-259-0305 phone 858-259-0793 fax 2009 Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc., the Vaillant logo, aurotherm, and auromatic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaillant GmbH. The VBus and VBus Touch Application are registered trademarks of RESOL. The iphone is a registered trademark and product of Apple, Inc. control_002_12-08-09
auromatic datalogger DL2 Solar Internet Monitoring 128.4 154.5 VBus TOUCH APPLICATION Worldwide mobile system-monitoring 116.7 Errors 0 Pump #1 Operating Hours 1187 Pump #2 Operating Hours 690 Energy Generated 250,389 K/wh DIRECT CONNECTION Connects directly to a modem or computer PERFORMANCE MONITORING Displays system efficiency data SD CARD FOR DATA TRANSFER Transfers from the internal memory 180 MB OF FLASH MEMORY Supports up to ten years of data logging OVERVIEW Remote Access: The datalogger DL2 can be connected directly to a modem or personal computer. The remote access enables convenient system-monitoring and displays system performance on a secure website accessable from anywhere with an internet connection. Data Logging: This additional module enables the acquisition and storage of large amounts of system data over a long period of time. Export Function: Export function enables all data to be downloaded in common formats (text, excel, etc). RESOL VBus Touch Application: The RESOL VBus Touch is software designed for mobile phones and is the newest technology in system visualization. The application displays hydraulic schemes, live system data monitoring, and graphs the existing data. The Vaillant datalogger enables total system-monitoring via an integrated web interface. Capable of logging up to ten years of data, the datalogger is appropriate for all controllers with a VBus port. Using the VBus Touch application, users are able to monitor system efficiency and hydraulics from anywhere in the world on their mobile device. For more information visit us online at www.vaillantsolarsystems.com
VBus TOUCH APPLICATION 128.4 154.5 Experience worldwide system-monitoring with VBus Touch on your mobile phone. When held vertically, the phone displays the systems hydraulic layout and performance. Turn the phone to the horizontal position and the hydraulic layout switches to display the system progression chart. 116.7 Errors Solar Pump Operating Hours Auxiliary Pump Operating Hours Energy Generated 0 78,587 6,108 250,389 KWh VAILLANT DL2 INTERFACE START SCREEN The Web Interface for the system is automatically updated every ten seconds, enabling a visualization of individual systems, with all measuring and balancing values. auromatic datalogger DL2 WARRANTY Vaillant Solar Systems offers a two year warranty on the auromatic datalogger (see warranty conditions). Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. 512 Via de la Valle, Suite 200 Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-259-0305 phone 858-259-0793 fax 2009 Vaillant Solar Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Vaillant Solar Systems Inc., the Vaillant logo, aurotherm, and auromatic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vaillant GmbH. The VBus and VBus Touch Application are registered trademarks of RESOL. The iphone is a registered trademark and product of Apple, Inc. datalogger_002_12-08-09