Setting the building time constant
The building time constant specifies the ability of the building to retain heat. The building time constant is
dependent upon the type of building (see table). The value is also dependent on individual temperature per-
ception, and so the information in the table should only be treated as a guide.
Recommended are:
Building
type
Heat retention ability
Recom-
mended value
Light
Low heat retention ability, e.g. prefab/wood-frame houses
approx. 10 h
Medium
Moderate heat retention ability, e.g. house made from hollow blocks
approx. 20 h
Heavy
High heat retention ability, e.g. brick house
approx. 30 h
Very heavy
Very high heat retention ability, e.g. exterior and interior walls > 30 cm
approx. 60 h
Passive
Well-insulated, e.g. zero-energy housing
approx. 100 h
Menu item
Parameter
Factory setting
Building time constant
0 - 100 h
According to design! - 10 h
Setting the standard heating load
The standard heating load is obtained by multiplying the specific heating load by the living area to be heated.
You can calculate the standard heating load from the following table.
This method is only estimated and should be set to the values defined by an expert.
Building performance requirements
Year of construction
Specific heating load
Up to 1970, uninsulated
120... 180 W/m
2
1977 to 1984
70... 100 W/m
2
1985 to 1995
50... 70 W/m
2
New build, EnEv
40... 50 W/m
2
New build, KfW 40/60
20... 30 W/m
2
Zero-energy house
10... W/m
2
Menu item
Parameter
Factory setting
Standard heating load
0 - 50 kW
Dependent on unit (outdoor unit)
detected
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