Introduction:
Environmental issues dictate that buildings need to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. Initiatives such as the Climate Change Levy and the subsequent introduction of the Government’s Energy Technology List (ECA scheme), together with upgrading Part L of the Building Regulations, have resulted in consulting engineers, contractors and end users becoming increasingly energy conscious. Benson Heating has introduced SmartCom 3, the intelligent energy management controller, in order to satisfy the growing need for higher efficiencies and to complement the development of efficient heating systems. Simple to program and operate, SmartCom 3 provides cost-effective energy management for small single heater installations through to large multi-zone applications requiring centralised control.
Features and benefits:
Easy to program – simple multi-key entry and on screen prompts
• Controls heating and cooling
• Reduced installation time – units can be networked via screened cable
• Integral warm air temperature sensor
• Optional remote air sensor, remote black bulb sensor, duct sensor or outdoor sensor
• Alphanumeric backlit display with angled viewing
• Remote burner lock out facility
• Easy-set overtime and holiday periods
• Hours run metering and service data logging
• Compact IP30 enclosure complete with top or bottom cable entry
• Security – optional passwords prevent unauthorised access to unit
• Dual temperature settings for sports/non-sports comfort heating
Smartcom Functions:
Suitable for use with both standard warm air heaters and radiant tubes together with ducted installations. Functions include:
• Self adapting optimised start
• Volt free remote on/off
• Ability to communicate with up to 15 slave units which may be centrally controlled by one master control (SmartCom3Multi-zone only)
• Single stage heating/cooling
• Hi/lo heat (two stage heating) - warm air only
• Three stage cooling or ventilation
• Fully modulating heating and cooling
• Clock update, temperature functions and program settings
• Zonal lock out indication and reset Functions
• Multi-zone or split zone (radiant applications)