Difference between revisions of "Heatweb BEMS Hat"

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Revision as of 17:25, 4 October 2022

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8 x thermistor inputs

10k resistance temperature devices

4 x universal inputs

100Hz pulse signals
volt-free contacts
0-10V signals
1k or 10k thermistors


  • 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.