Distances are not a barrier: the advantages of remote control of heating in a country house
The development of technology has led to the emergence of remote control (DU) various elements of the economy.
Installation of remote control systems is permitted for a variety of devices, including: heating, which makes control much easier.
Advantages of DU
Remote control has the following advantages over standard systems:
- Control of work intensity heaters from a distance.
- Saving on fuel thanks to a special operating mode.
- Increase service life of the harness.
- Possibility of combining the heating system into single mechanism with a common control device.
- Ability to manage everything electrical appliances in the house.
Installation in country houses or cottages
There is no point in installing remote controls in apartment buildings: it is enough to manually close them valves, than to spend money on electronics. In private buildings, the system should be installed only when frequent travel, to turn it off during a long absence and return it to working condition some time before returning.
The remote control can be connected to any type of heating, regardless of methods for connecting radiators or other heating devices. For operation, it is necessary to install sensors, valves, fuel consumption control devices, an electronic system that combines the piping into a single mechanism. For continuous operation, the remote control is supplemented with a safety unit.
Photo 1. Remote control kit for the GSM 4 T model with the ability to connect four control zones, manufacturer - Xital.
How Remote Control Works
Regardless of the modes described below, control over the state is carried out through Internet or GSM connectionFor this, the mechanism must accept signal to sim cardinstalled in it, or have a wireless network receiving device. Both are configured to receive the appropriate signal from a specific device. If you try to interfere with the work from another device, nothing will happen if the program is functioning normally.
Boiler operating modes
Most systems follow the schemes shown below, between which switching is allowed:
- General maintains the temperature in the rooms specified during setup. It is changed before the start and at the end of the heating season.
- Zonal performs a similar function, but can heat rooms with different intensities.
- Temporary independently changes the fuel supply as the day progresses.
- Winter protects pipes from freezing during the cold season when no one is home.
Important! Remote control allows you to maintain operation in any of these modes and switch them, if necessary, in the chosen way.
Remote control of heating using a remote control
Remote control of heating is carried out by means of a module, the functions of which are described below.
The GSM system allows you to install a SIM card into the device, which is accessed via telephone, specified in the settings. To do this, the owner must send SMS with specific commands.
It will send some information to a trusted number, the amount of data depends on the settings.
To change parameters or provide a full report, you need specify password.
Advantages:
- Usage SIM cards of any operator.
- Available remote control from your phone.
- The device is a small computer with low power consumption.
Flaws:
- At the point where the device is located, the selected SIM card must accept constant signal.
- SMS messages are used low demand from mobile operators.
- Companies sometimes connect to the number themselves paid services, notification of which is sent to the device, not directly to the owner.
Wi-Fi system requires presence in the DU device for receiving waves, and also router with free internet access.
Communication with the device is carried out using special programs developed for such cases.
To access, you need to connect your phone to the control mechanism via the Internet and set password, according to which commands will be executed.
Advantages:
- Not required expenses to an additional SIM card.
- Available remote control from any linked device.
- Usage modern applications with a wide range of communication commands.
- Quick response programs.
The main disadvantage is the need for constant provide power to the router.
Regardless of the selected option, the owner gets access to remote control of the heating. The functions can be expanded by allowing the processor control other automation.
Attention! To do this, you will need to purchase a remote control system, install the appropriate software, and electronics into a single point.
Features of using remote control in complex heating systems
Some companies produce remote control devices that work with any harness.
Number of devices, connected to it, usually doesn't matter. The control is carried out by a powerful processor, which is configured manually upon first connection.
Its modes are switched using Internet or GSM. And also use various modules.
Such a device is capable of:
- Control the boiler to heat a specific part of the piping: radiators, heated floors, convectors.
- Affect the regulator in each separate room.
- Interact with wireless heating control devices.
- Smooth control several three-way valves and circulation pumps.
- Protect pipes from excess temperature.
- Control heating, based on the weather or days of the week.
- Control other home automation: garage doors, irrigation system, outdoor and indoor lighting.
- Engage additional modules to expand functionality.
Reference! Typically, such systems are connected one module out of three presented.
Wi-Fi allows you to control the generator via the Internet, view it in real time system status and edit its parameters. The DU also provides the owner with a log describing all events that have occurred with the heating over the past week.
The module also allows you to install up to three passwords at the same time in case of loss of the main one.
When an alarm occurs, the owner receives a corresponding signal in the selected manner.
GSM allows you to control the operation of the harness via messages sent to the phone. Not only control of operation is allowed, but also:
- View device settings.
- View the event log.
- Task 1-3 passwords.
- Changing the fuel supply to the boiler using a message.
- Notifying the owner of alarming situations.
Important! Both Wi-Fi and GSM modules have similar functions, so they are allowed combination.
The third type of module is GSM with extended capabilities. The following are allowed:
- Temperature request every sensor in the house.
- Manual change of heat supply into the room.
- Turning on delayed heating of premises, so that fuel consumption begins shortly before the selected time.
There are variations of the named modules that contain additional functions that improve control.
Regardless of the installed module, the owner gets access to the main function of the device - remote control of heating.
Useful video
Watch the video to learn how remote control of heating works using the Xital system.
What does the choice depend on?
There are options for remote control of the heating system. The choice depends from two factors: the availability of a certain type of control and the personal desires of the owner. If this does not matter, consult a licensed plumber.
