Heatweb BEMS Hat

• 8 x dedicated NTC temperature sensor inputs
  • 10k resistance temperature devices
• 4 x universal inputs
  • 100Hz pulse signals
  • volt-free contacts
  • 0-10V signals
  • 1k or 10k thermistors
• 4 x volt-free / pulse inputs
  • 100Hz pulse signals
  • volt-free contacts
• 2 x change-over relays
  • 10A @ 36V
• 4 x PWM inputs
  • DIP selected pull-up resistors (5V)
  • Voltage comparator
  • < 3V low, > 3V high
• 4 x PWM outputs
  • DIP selected pull-up resistors (5V/24V)
• 4 x 0-10v outputs
• 2 x RS485 lines for Modbus or bespoke protocols, with jumper switched terminating resistors
• On board Modbus for daisy chaining multiple boards to a single controller
• M-Bus meter communications
• On-board battery supported uninterruptable power supply
• Real time clock
• General purpose input button
• 3 x user definable LEDs
• Fan control and connector
• Runs from a 12v power supply
• 24v uninterruptable output power for valves generated on-board
• 5v uninterruptable output power for sensors generated on-board
• 36v uninterruptable output power for M-Bus generated on-board

The Heatweb BEMS Hat runs from a 12v dc supply, generating 5v for the board, 24v for valves, and 36v for M-Bus, using on-board dc-dc converters backed up by a rechargeable battery.  A coin cell is used to power a real-time clock.

WiFi, Ethernet and Bluetooth are provided by the parent controller board.

A number of the inputs are universal, and can be switched between NTC, 0-10v, or volt-free / pulse inputs (jumper selected).  This ability to alter the hardware setup increases versatility significantly.

The addition of M-Bus allows us to connect to heat meters as standard, making the board a stand alone solution to open-sourcing meter data, and to use meter data within control logic.  

The battery backup allows us to safely shut-down all valves and the controls when power is removed.  This overcomes a common problem with HVAC systems, where valves typically remain open, destroying network performance.