Heatweb BEMS Hat
Feature | Specifcations |
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8 x thermistor inputs |
10k resistance temperature devices |
4 x universal inputs |
100Hz pulse signals |
4 x volt-free / pulse inputs |
100Hz pulse signals |
2 x change-over relays | 10A @ 36V |
4 x PWM inputs |
DIP selected pull-up resistors (5V) |
4 x PWM outputs | DIP selected pull-up resistors (5V/24V) |
4 x 0-10v outputs | 10mA peak current |
2 x RS485 | Independent lines for Modbus or bespoke protocols DIP switch selectable terminating resistors |
1 x M-Bus | For meter communications On-board supply: 36V @ 30mA |
Power Supply | Nominal voltage: 12VDC Current requirement: 3A |
Battery support | On-board rechargeable battery socket Maintains power to all systems (5V, 24V & 36V) during loss of supply |
Real time clock | |
General purpose input button | |
3 x user definable LEDs | |
Fan control and connector |
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.