Heating controller

A modern controller is a powerful device for monitoring and controlling the heating system

A modern heating controller works on the basis of the measured outside temperature and combines all the above functions. In addition, it can regulate one or two heating circuits according to a timed programme depending on the outside temperature.

The brains of the heating system

The heating controller collects information on timer programmes, setpoint temperatures, actual room or DHW temperatures, outside temperature data, heating source operation, etc. Based on this information, the controller continuously adjusts the operation of the entire heating system. A heating controller is the general term by which we, as users, think of a device that regulates temperature. So it's a bit confusing when we come across terms like heating regulators and heating controls. zone controllers, Differential thermostats and room thermostats. To help you understand, we will briefly look at how each of them works.

Heating circuit

What is the heating cycle and why is it important?

Simplified, the heating circuit or heating branch is the part that can be freely regulated in terms of temperature. In rooms with radiator and underfloor heating, two heating circuits are needed, for the simple reason that the temperatures are higher for radiator heating than for underfloor heating. If there is only one system, underfloor or radiator, each heating circuit can be used to set its own timing and temperature, which is great for multi-family houses where occupants have different requirements.
Of course, this is a simplified example. More complex buildings have more heating circuits installed and need more powerful or more heating controllers.