Industry-leading manufacturer Rinnai is introducing new technology that seamlessly integrates its continuous flow hot water systems into BMS protocols. The move allows ultimate control and maximises energy efficiencies in large buildings, even in multi-tenanted sites.

The launch from Rinnai of smart controls for its award winning Infinity condensing range to interface with Building Management Systems (BMS) brings the prospect of higher energy efficiencies for commercial buildings. 

The Rinnai smart controller offers on/off status as well as fault codes to facilitate first hit repair. For example, the BMS can communicate a precise error code to the central system meaning that in the event of a breakdown the user can communicate the correct parts and information to the engineer for a first time fix, limiting down time and improving Rinnai service response.

The controller allows the end user to remotely monitor and change system temperatures and also to monitor and adjust burners for maximum efficiencies. In effect, the controls monitor gas usage to dictate business periods and energy savings. Rinnai units modulate the gas supply in relation to the amount of heat input required to optimise gas usage meaning high energy efficiency is delivered at all times. This is monitored and visualised by the controls.

The Rinnai smart controller controls also monitor running hours and service requirements. As Rinnai units are on-demand, operating only when a tap is turned on, suggested service periods can be ascertained from running hours, as well as early warning of scale build up.  Rinnai HDC units now contain smart lime scale notification systems to maintain system integrity and prevent in-efficiencies from scale accumulation.

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