Managing Automation: a warm floor without problems

How to save on heating

Even quite "warm" areas of our country the heating season is not less than seven months, and where all nine, and the guarantee of a comfortable stay in an apartment or house - an efficient system heating. In this concept includes not only the reliability of the equipment and sufficient power, but also the economy, and this option is highly dependent on the heating controls. Relatively recently, there was no alternative to manual operation and management, today automatic control system is actively used, it is much easier and more profitable. In this part of the course Academy FORUMHOUSE with the help of a specialist company REHAU, consider:

• The advantages of automatic control of heating systems
• Functionality and layout of the automatic control systems
• Features of control automation systems

The advantages of automatic control of heating systems

Modern heating system advantageously panel or radiant panel type. It radiators, the combination of warm water floor with radiators or floor heating only. Configure and maintain the desired heating parameters can be manually - by using built-mixing pump assemblies. Especially when outdoor partial display. Manual adjustment of own sensations indoor temperature and the degree of heating of heating elements ensures normal operation of the system. But fully reveal its potential of this control method is not capable. It is necessary to take into account the high thermal inertia of the underfloor heating, due to which the yield on a given mode is slower than in the radiator system, which further reduces the convenience of manual balancing.

While the automatic setup and management has a number of advantages.

Alex Vorkachov

Engineer technical support department of the company REHAU

Automatic control heating system (cooling) providing fine tuning of working parameters based on the needs of owners and maintenance of the set mode for the entire period use. They allow you to fully utilize the functionality of the equipment, increase comfort, and significantly reduce heating costs. Compared with manual adjustment savings of up to 20%.

Another advantage of automation is to protect floor coverings - the system will not allow the coolant temperature increase above limitations. The excess of the recommended temperature on the floor surface can cause damage to the flooring. By monitoring underfloor heating system can not only create a comfortable environment, but also a long time to maintain an excellent state of finishing materials.

Functionality and layout of the automatic control systems

An automatic adjustment circuits is carried out by increasing or decreasing the intensity of the heating equipment, to optimize energy consumption. In addition to energy efficiency, such systems provide increased comfort for users.

The base system is assembled with just a few elements.

• Room thermostat - control and maintaining the temperature.
• Terminal Block - switching system.
• Servo - control regulating valves.

Connection to the remote thermostat temperature sensor allows to control the temperature of the floor or building structure. Also, the remote temperature sensor may be used as a replacement built-in air temperature sensor.

Alex Vorkachov

Inside, most thermostats set the temperature sensor. In the event of a predetermined temperature value, the thermostat generates a signal to the actuator (servomotor). Based on the wishes of the user can choose the thermostat, not only with basic functions (Control heating), but also with enhanced: management and also cooling, switching operation modes timer. On request, in different areas may have different modification thermostats installed. If necessary, the system can be further simplified - Connect thermostats with actuators (up to five) directly without having to use the terminal block.

The base system is optimal for use in apartments or private homes. It effectively controls the heating (cooling) and adapts the mode for household needs.

If we are talking not only about heating but also for other climatic equipment (air conditioning, ventilation, dehumidification / humidification) is produced specialized system for integrated control automation.

Alex Vorkachov

Elements of the climate control system in the room interact in the same way as the system of automatic control of heating (cooling). The only difference is that the computational processes to optimize the performance of the connected equipment, do not occur in the thermostat, and the base station. A layout of the system in addition to the standard equipment also includes the expansion modules.

For the majority of private homes and cottages quite a system with one base station, which is designed to control temperature and humidity conditions in eight areas. But if necessary, the climate control in more rooms, you can connect up to five base stations.

Features of control automation systems

Along with wired control automation systems, the elements which connect a cable, there are also systems with wireless connections. Their installation does not require shtrableniya wall, which is especially important when the installation is in a house with a finished fine finish. Regardless of the type of systems, all equipment is characterized by an attractive design, and the interface is intuitive thermostats.

Alex Vorkachov

Remote access is performed by connecting the system to the network "Internet", with the use of browsers or mobile applications, which greatly expands the user experience. Control the temperature conditions or the climate in the room as a whole, it can be from anywhere and at any time. Real-time monitoring allows you to maintain optimal parameters of engineering systems in the absence of the owners of the house and prepare for their return.

automatic control heating and cooling systems are convenient, practical, and economical. All year round in the house will be supported by an optimal climate that does not require constant manual adjustment. With the automation control system, even a sharp cooling in the absence of the owners does not entail consequences in the form of a stan home or damage to the heating system.

In the video, – installation of floor heating manifold with automatic control system.

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