Plumbing Connection Autumn 2016

64 / 116

6 4 PLUMBING CONNECTION AUTUMN 2016
to perform multiple tasks and the sky is the limit when it
comes to monitoring as external and internal temperatures
can both be viewed. Controlling thermal home heating, to
operating automatic pool covers using the solar cell and
global irradiation sensors can also be achieved. Combine
one of these controllers with a data logging device and Vbus.
net really shines.
RESOL solar controllers provide all the functions required
for the control of large solar systems, such as those used
in hotel buildings. For example, a twin pump function
ensures equal runtime distribution between two parallel
pumps and a special thermal disinfection function is
designed for legionella control. Additionally, to protect the
system from overheating on extremely sunny days, the
heat dissipation function can be used. It is also possible to
include space heating backup or complete heating circuits,
DHW heating and a circulation for a more comfortable hot
water supply. Precise energy metering is not only important
for the comprehensive control of the system; it can also be
monitored through a vbus application.
Vbus.net_Pro is an advance version of the program and
allows a plumber to monitor multiple systems through data
loggers. It can be used to manage commercial thermal
heating systems. Customer parameters can be customised
and set to indicate warnings if roof sensors have faults,
pumps are running too long or maximum temperatures are
reached.
An email is sent informing the plumber of the problem.
This is great for servicing and monitoring your customers’
thermal systems. Using the pro version means you can
customise your own system functions for set controllers
you use in your solar hot water system and thermal heating.
These settings can be saved and loaded into a new controller
for each new project.
Remote parameterisation is another application that can
be achieved with the RPT configuration software, which is
available for download, free of charge.
These are just some of the many items we were shown
during my short stay with RESOL Germany. I recommend you
take the time to explore the options, register at , go
into the controllers’ settings and understand the full use of
them.
I would like to once again thank Isabel, Marcel, Julia and
Rudolf Pfeil for inviting us to tour the RESOL headquarters
as it was a very interesting and informative trip.
Vbus.net_Pro is an advance version of the program and
allows a plumber to monitor multiple systems through data
loggers on multiple devices while at home or on another
job. It can be used to manage commercial thermal heating
systems and customer parameters can be customised and
set to indicate warnings if roof sensors experience faults.
Contact:
Mat Brigs is the owner of Solar Hot Water Parts and an
agent for RESOL.
SOLAR FIX
MATHEW BRIGGS