SmartCom - advanced automated heating control systems from AmbiRad

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 AmbiRad, 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 incorporates self-adapting optimised start-up to ensure increased comfort and cost savings. 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.

Installation is quick and straightforward. A wall mounting template is designed to make things as easy as possible for installers.

Users will find the system simple to operate since programming is carried out following intuitive on-screen instructions, without the need for a manual.

Functionality
SmartCom has been designed to offer exceptional functionality, including:

Multiple control options – eg. ventilation-only operation, 7-day programming, 3 on-off periods per day, holiday and overtime mode. Password-protected operation to prevent units being tampered with. Compatibility with building management systems – units have an override facility that allows the BMS to control any number of SmartCom units.

There are a number of standard features, common to all models, that will enhance the operation of both heating system and safety back-up: Compact IP30 enclosure complete with cable entry knock-outs Built-in room temperature sensor 7-day battery back-up Flame failure lock-out Optimum start-up Easy overtime and holiday period set-up Integral temperature sensor in every SmartCom control unit – although optional remote sensors, including radiant black bulb, warm air and duct sensors, are also available.

The SmartCom range
There are four models in the SmartCom range.

SmartCom Standard is suitable for all AmbiRad radiant tube and warm air unit heaters. Functionality includes single stage heating and cooling.

SmartCom Advanced is a sophisticated control system for a wide range of larger applications. Additional features include two-stage heating and three-stage cooling, fully modulating operation and a communication facility to enable the system to be networked.

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 AmbiRad, comments: “SmartCom is designed to satisfy the market’s need for higher efficiency heating and heating control systems, and to complement the development of high performance gas-fired heating systems, whether radiant or warm air.”

Web:www.ambirad.co.uk