SmartCom automated heating control systems

SmartCom - advanced automated heating control systems from Ambi-Rad.

Modern buildings require advanced control systems.

Increasing demands for energy efficiency and reductions in CO2 emissions - through the Climate Change Levy, upgraded Part L Building Regulations and the forthcoming European Performance of Buildings Directive - mean energy management is a critical function in the operation of every building.

To meet today's stringent requirements, heating control systems must be capable of increasing internal comfort conditions while effecting real fuel cost savings.

Ideally, they should also be very straightforward and secure to use, with a wide range of energy-optimising features.

Few computerised systems offer the same breadth of functionality and benefits as SmartCom, the new heating control system from Ambi-Rad, the UK's leading manufacturer of energy efficiency radiant tube heating systems and a major provider of warm air systems.

Compatible with radiant tube, warm air and many other types of heating system, SmartCom is easy to programme, through simple multi-key entry and on-screen prompts.

It is capable of increasing comfort for personnel while delivering real cost savings.

Time and temperature can be set with pin-point accuracy according to building and user needs, through the self-adapting optimised start-up.

Control options allow the system to be programmed for a wide range of functions, including:.

* heating only.

* ventilation only.

* frost protection.

* seven-day programming.

* three on/off periods per day.

* holiday mode.

* overtime mode.

SmartCom enables the heating to be networked across multiple zones, with the advantage that varying work patterns and operational temperatures within the same building can be taken into account - adding to the system's energy saving capability.

The system is BMS-compatible.

Any number of SmartCom units may be time controlled via a BMS system.

Unauthorised access can be prevented using multi-level optional passwords.

Installation is quick and straightforward.

A wall mounting template is designed to make things as easy as possible for installers.

Models capable of being networked can be installed and linked very easily using a two-wire low voltage bus cable.

Functionality SmartCom has been designed to offer a number of standard features, common to all models, that will significantly enhance the operation of heating systems:.

* Compact IP30 enclosure complete with cable entry knock-outs.

* 7-day battery back-up in the event of mains failure.

* Quick copy programme facility.

* Remote burner lock-out facility.

* Optimum start.

* Easy overtime and holiday period set-up.

* Hours run metering and service data logging.

* Integral temperature sensor in every SmartCom control unit - although optional remote sensors are also available, including radiant black bulb (essential for controlling radiant heating systems efficiently), remote warm air sensors (for use where the sensor needs to be located away from the controller) and duct sensors (for ducted warm air applications).

The SmartCom range.

There are four models in the SmartCom range.

SmartCom Standard is suitable for all Ambi-Rad radiant tube and warm air unit heaters.

Functionality includes single stage heating and cooling; self-adapting optimised start; volt-free BMS override; clock-enabled relay.

SmartCom Advanced is a designed for applications requiring more sophisticated control.

Additional features include two-stage heating, three-stage cooling or ventilation and fully modulating heating and cooling.

SmartCom Network is a dedicated networked control system solution that enables multiple zoning within the building.

A maximum of 15 slave units can be centrally controlled by a single master.

The master unit can automatically:.

* Update clock settings.

* Update temperature functions and programme settings.

* View room and adjust temperature settings of all units.

* Set holiday, overtime and ventilation only functions for the entire network.

Simon Hartles, Marketing Director of Ambi-Rad, comments: "SmartCom is designed to satisfy the market's need for higher efficiency heating and heating control systems".

"It perfectly complements the development of high performance heating systems, whether the development is based on existing equipment or the installation of a completely new system.".

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