ᐅ Central Ventilation System – Required Sensors, Intelligent Control
Created on: 22 Oct 2021 23:32
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HoisleBauer2222 Oct 2021 23:32Hello everyone!
On video platforms, I’ve seen promotional videos for centralized ventilation systems that can be controlled individually by room. For example, they offer modes like Away mode, Vacation mode (minimal ventilation), Party mode (full power in the living room, bathroom, and kitchen), or Fireplace mode (increased supply air to improve fireplace performance). My questions for experienced ventilation system operators are:
1. Does it make sense for the system to control each room individually and have various programmable modes?
2. How much does an "intelligent control system" increase the investment cost for such a system? I assume you’d need wiring from each sensor to the central control unit... Should I expect an additional cost of around 10,000 (ten thousand)?
3. Which sensors in specific rooms have proven useful? Is it recommended to have humidity, CO2, and temperature sensors in every room?
4. As for the display: Is a small screen needed in every room, or is a smartphone app sufficient (if available)?
I know it’s a lot of questions at once, but I’d appreciate it if someone could share insights on one or more of these points. It doesn’t have to be all at once or today.
On video platforms, I’ve seen promotional videos for centralized ventilation systems that can be controlled individually by room. For example, they offer modes like Away mode, Vacation mode (minimal ventilation), Party mode (full power in the living room, bathroom, and kitchen), or Fireplace mode (increased supply air to improve fireplace performance). My questions for experienced ventilation system operators are:
1. Does it make sense for the system to control each room individually and have various programmable modes?
2. How much does an "intelligent control system" increase the investment cost for such a system? I assume you’d need wiring from each sensor to the central control unit... Should I expect an additional cost of around 10,000 (ten thousand)?
3. Which sensors in specific rooms have proven useful? Is it recommended to have humidity, CO2, and temperature sensors in every room?
4. As for the display: Is a small screen needed in every room, or is a smartphone app sufficient (if available)?
I know it’s a lot of questions at once, but I’d appreciate it if someone could share insights on one or more of these points. It doesn’t have to be all at once or today.
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RotorMotor23 Oct 2021 09:26I consider this to be a gimmick without any real benefit.
The question is more about which actuators or servomotors are being used.
The question is more about which actuators or servomotors are being used.
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HoisleBauer2223 Oct 2021 10:43If I understand correctly, actuators are control units that are connected directly to the fans and linked via (KNX? Wireless?) bus to the central control system. These are then installed hidden somewhere, either on the fan or nearby.
Do you mean by "what kind of actuators or servo motors" the brand/quality of them or a specific type?
Do you mean by "what kind of actuators or servo motors" the brand/quality of them or a specific type?
We always ran our last mechanical ventilation system in just one mode: good air quality, no noise.
When we were away for a longer time, we turned it down one level using the switch.
And when we had guests and the room was full, we turned it up one level.
Neither adjustment was really necessary.
When we were away for a longer time, we turned it down one level using the switch.
And when we had guests and the room was full, we turned it up one level.
Neither adjustment was really necessary.
1. From a certain house size onwards, certainly, but in a typical single-family home, it is rarely necessary. The different modes can also be managed by any standard mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery without individual room control.
2. Um, it’s hard to say exactly since there are many variables. But roughly, you’re looking at around 500 euros per room for the additional technology and installation.
3. Individual sensors are of little use on their own. A concept needs to be developed and followed accordingly. To answer the question: humidity, CO2, VOC sensors, and smoke detectors have proven effective in relation to ventilation systems.
4. It depends on what you want to do with the displayed data. For simply satisfying curiosity, any visualization on a random device will suffice. Having one in every room might be overkill.
The system should ideally operate quietly in the background without disturbing the occupants.
2. Um, it’s hard to say exactly since there are many variables. But roughly, you’re looking at around 500 euros per room for the additional technology and installation.
3. Individual sensors are of little use on their own. A concept needs to be developed and followed accordingly. To answer the question: humidity, CO2, VOC sensors, and smoke detectors have proven effective in relation to ventilation systems.
4. It depends on what you want to do with the displayed data. For simply satisfying curiosity, any visualization on a random device will suffice. Having one in every room might be overkill.
The system should ideally operate quietly in the background without disturbing the occupants.
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HoisleBauer2223 Oct 2021 19:06Mycraft, I rarely see such clear and well-structured posts as yours. Thank you!
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