
Configuration parameter [BufferFlex] function block
6.2 [BufferFlex] function block
6.2.1 Functional description
Description of the "PufferFlex"
Consumers connected to the buffer often require
different feed temperatures and produce different
return temperatures. A hot water tank or a radiator
heating circuit requires a flow of around 60°C, while an
underfloor heating requires one of 35°C. This results in
different temperature levels for the different
consumers. The "PufferFlex" function block now
makes it possible to better utilize these different
temperature levels (= consumer levels). For this, the
control system "separates" the buffer into different
levels.
The relevant buffer temperature sensors are assigned
for each level (see chapter 6.2.1.2 "Setting levels"). In
the control system, these are designated as [Sensor 1
(upper)], [Sensor 2], [Sensor 3], etc. The order always
corresponds from the top of the buffer to the bottom.
With this allocation, the control system can
analogously record the "starting" and "stopping" of the
load, as well as the heat demand requirements for
each level.
Example: Buffer storage tank with 3 temperature
sensors
A hot water tank (= high feed temperature) and a floor
heating circuit (= low feed temperature) are connected
to the buffer.The buffer can therefore be subdivided
into 2 temperature levels for the consumers.
The first level (for the hot water tank) is between
temperature sensors [Sensor 1 (upper)] and [Sensor
3].The second level (underfloor heating) is between
[Sensor 2] and [Sensor 3]. For the heat producer (e.g.
boiler), the entire temperature level of the buffer is
available, i.e. from [Sensor 1 (upper)] to [Sensor 3].
Fig. 6-1: Example: Temperature levels at the buffer
1 First consumer level (78°C - 36°C)
2 Second consumer level (59°C - 36°C)
3 Temperature level for the heat producer, e.g. boiler
(78°C - 36°C)
Of course, the same principle applies to multiple
temperature sensors on the buffer.A maximum of
3 consumer levels can be defined, whose ranges may
overlap.
Fig. 6-2: 3 consumer levels
1 First consumer level (78°C - 44°C)
2 Second consumer level (67°C - 35°C)
3 Third consumer level (35°C - 22°C)
The first consumer level is that for the consumers
with the highest required temperature.The
following consumer levels are for consumers with
lower temperatures.
For the control system to function optimally, the actual
installation height of the individual buffer temperature
sensors must be set in the control system.For more
information see 6.2.1.1 "Setting the installation height
of the temperature sensor".
The different levels can also be used to charge
the buffer, and thus also apply to heat producers
(e.g. boiler, solar heating system).For example, buffer
charging through the boiler can be restricted to the
upper level (e.g. for hot water), and solar heating
system charging to the lower level (e.g. for underfloor
heating). For more information, see chapter 6.2.1.2
"Setting levels".
In addition, the possibility of a warning being issued as
soon as an assigned temperature sensor exceeds or
falls below a limit value exists.See chapter 6.2.1.3
"Setting warnings".
If additional temperature sensors are retrofitted to
the buffer after commissioning, the installation
heights must also be adapted to these.Similarly, the
labelling of the temperature sensor, and thus the
respective assignment, shifts. A review and
adjustment of all temperature levels (for producers and
consumers) is then mandatory.