Is a Boiler Energy Manager or Optimiser the same as a DCD Heating Controller ?
No. Generally, a Boiler Energy Manager will adjust the temperature of the water heated by the boiler, in relation to the outside temperature by reference to sensors that provide information on boiler return flow water and outside temperatures. To some extent, automatic overrides may also take care of demands for domestic water heating, and boiler interlocks may stop boiler firing that is not needed in some situations. In terms of basic functions, they do not usually provide programmed water temperature control or variable room temperature control, so water thermostats, room thermostats or programmable thermostats and time clocks are generally required in addition. Operation of these items are not integrated into the system. On the other hand, the DCD Controller effectively integrates all the facilities normally covered by a boiler energy manager, together with the temperature measuring and clock facilities mentioned above. In addition, it provides optimum start for each programmed temp
