Set Appliance State:

Isolate Mains Power to appliance as per TOPs P4
Set Multimeter to AC Volts Set meter to measure AC Volts
DHW Demand
Identify the hot water zone valve electrical lead and terminal connections used
WARNING! - Mains voltage is expected during test follow
TOPs P4 live testing procedure
Mains Power On

Measurement:

Measure the voltage between the brown wire of the hot water zone valve and a suitable earth.
This wire provides power to the synchron motor that opens the zone valve.
Expect mains voltage.
Note: The colour and position of the wires will vary between systems and components.