Viessmann 38

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Vitocal — Open circuit, primary circuit flow temperature sensor (heat pump air or brine inlet) — emergency operation using return value +3K.

Viessmann 38: Open circuit, primary circuit flow temperature sensor (heat pump air or brine inlet) — emergency operation using return value +3K. This fault noticeably affects operation.

Possible causes

Primary circuit flow temperature sensor open circuit.

Check steps

Check resistance (Pt500A) at terminals X25.1/X25.2, replace sensor if needed.

Affected parts

Vorlauftemperaturfühler Primär

Safety note

Isolate power before testing.

Source: Viessmann Vitotronic 200 Typ WO1C Serviceanleitung für die Fachkraft (2017-01), "Übersicht der Meldungen" §Störungsbehebung, Art.-Nr. 5813961

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