Baxi launches Hybrid System Controller

UK – Manufacturer Baxi has launched the Hybrid System Controller, a central control platform designed to make complex commercial heating and cooling installations easier to install, commission, monitor and manage.

The Hybrid System Controller has been developed to act as a single point of control for complete HVAC installations, covering heat pumps, boilers, hybrid systems, hot water, heating and cooling zones.

Operating as a mini building management system, the Hybrid System Controller can control up to eight heat pumps or boilers and supports standard control for one heating zone and one domestic hot water zone, with additional heating and cooling zones available via the SCB-10 extension box. Buffer tank management is supported with two temperature sensors, while a dedicated gateway enables integration with legacy and selected third-party boilers.

“Commercial HVAC systems are becoming more complex as buildings move towards integrated, lower-carbon solutions,” said Shane Suter, Commercial Business Director at Baxi. “Our Hybrid System Controller has been designed to bring heating, cooling and domestic hot water into one easy-to-manage platform. Whether the installation uses boilers, heat pumps or a hybrid configuration, it helps ensure every component works together efficiently and reliably.”

The controller can be managed remotely or on site via an ethernet connection and a 7-inch touchscreen controller, giving building and facilities managers greater flexibility in how systems are monitored and adjusted to maintain occupant comfort while supporting more efficient operation.

Baxi says the key features include:

• Optimisation: Automatically switches between air source heat pumps and gas boilers depending on which energy source is most cost-effective or preferred at the time.
• Integration: Coordinates multiple modules in an energy centre, merging various heat generators into one fully integrated heating solution.
• Compatibility: Integrates with the Baxi Auriga heat pump series, Quinta Ace gas boilers, and Heating Zone Extension control such as the SCB-10 Wall Box or VMT Zone Controller.
• Connectivity: Built-in system monitoring and optimisation capabilities, with connectivity to building management systems via ModBus TCP, MODbus RTU, BACNet or 0-10V.

Suitable for new-build and retrofit projects, the Hybrid System Controller can be used across a range of commercial applications including education and healthcare environments, energy centres, hotels and offices.

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