Thermostat only
The PLX range features an adjustable thermostat control. Thermostats automatically switch the heater on and off to maintain the desired room temperature. The PLX also offers full and half heat settings for even greater economy; for example the PLX200 has a total output of 2kW, which can be switched to 1kW.
24 hour timer
24 hour timers switch the heater on and off for set intervals during the day. The PLXTI range features a 24 hour timer with on/off intervals of 15 minutes. The timer may be overidden, without altering the preset programme, with a slider switch.
7 day timer
7 day timers allows the user to select different on/off programmes for each day of the week. The PLXTX range features a 7 day timer with on/off intervals of 1 hour and 45 minutes. The timer may be overidden, without altering the preset programme, with a slider switch.
No controls
The PLXNC range have no built in controls. External thermostats, timers and programmers can be linked to single or multiple heaters. These heaters are particularly suitable for applications which require control of energy without user intervention, such as student accomodation. See 'Controls' section below for external Dimplex controls suitable for this product range.
Controls
Thermostat delay timers
The PX01001 touch pad thermostat delay timer features adjustable comfort, setback (background) and timer settings. The settings can only be set upon installation and cannot be adjusted by the user. The principle is to provide background heating when the room is unoccupied and comfort heat when the room is occupied. Upon entering the room the user will press the button on the PX01001 to raise the room temperature, after a set period of time the PX01001 will revert back to the setback (background) setting.
The PX9700 and PX9900 PIR thermostat delay timer incorporates the same features as the PX01001 but is switched by a passive infra-red detector, which automatically detects room occupancy.
Key card and key fob switches
The KX03001 Key card switch and KX03003 key fob switch can be used in conjunction with the Dimplex PLX (on/off only), EVX/EVS, Calidou and Apollo panel heaters.
Both the KX03001 and KX03003 can be used to either switch heaters on and off or control comfort and setback (background) temperatures through a pilot wire. A second 20 amp rated connector allows another device to be switched such as lighting, which is particularly suitable for Hotels etc.
Pilot wire
Pilot wire is a system designed to allow control of Dimplex panel heaters from a single point. Each heater includes a mains cable with a fourth black wire which can be connected to heaters in a system in series. Central control programmers use the pilot wire to conducts a 240V, low current signal to each heater to change the heater mode (e.g. comfort, background). Only one programmer is required for up to 20 heaters on the same electrical circuit. Pilot wire is best suited to new build applications.
MBS (Mains Borne Signalling)
MBS uses standard live, earth and neutral wiring to carry a signal to each heater. Each heater has a master programmer and each subsequent heater requires a receiver to receive the signal from the programmer unit. MBS is ideal for refurbishments (i.e. where it is not possible to install pilot wire).
Key card and key fob switches
The KX03001 Key card switch and KX03003 key fob switch can be used in conjunction with the Dimplex PLX (on/off only), EVX/EVS, Calidou and Apollo panel heaters.
Both the KX03001 and KX03003 can be used to either switch heaters on and off or control comfort and setback (background) temperatures through a pilot wire. A second 20 amp rated connector allows another device to be switched such as lighting, which is particularly suitable for Hotels etc.
