At the heart of every great heating system is intelligent control — and with the Imperium™ System Controller, Lochinvar are setting a new standard in efficient water heating. As part of the Imperium™ Complete Solution Package, this latest innovation represents the culmination of years of research, refinement, and real-world experience in heat pump technology, unlocking the best performance from the popular Amicus Altus, R290 air source heat pump.
Imperium Complete Packaged Solution
Whether you’re installing a new system or upgrading an existing one, the Imperium™ Complete Solution brings together intelligent control, better tank technology, and Lochinvar’s most efficient heating approach yet — all in one streamlined package. One of the greatest challenges that we face working with heat pumps is how we control them. Ensuring the heat pump works efficiently to provide the hot water demanded, whilst also ensuring the unit isn’t overstressed with excessive start/stop cycles helps to maximise the lifespan of the heat pump.
The new controller works in conjunction with new tanks and destratification technology to deliver efficient water heating from the Amicus Altus heat pump. The performance comes through three distinct modes of operation: One-pass, multi-pass and combined. These modes are used to deliver near instantaneous heating for peak demand, efficient water heating for recovery and a combination for the perfect balance.
Smarter Control for Greater Efficiency
What makes the Imperium System Controller stand out is its ability to intelligently manage water heating based on your needs — no waste, no compromise. It dynamically switches between one-pass and multi-pass water heating modes, ensuring optimal energy usage without sacrificing performance. This kind of smart switching means the system adapts to real-time demands, delivering hot water faster when needed and conserving energy when it’s not.
Designed Around Real-World Use
Over the years, the team at Lochinvar have learned that true efficiency doesn’t come from one component alone — it comes from how the entire system works together. That’s why the complete Imperium™ solution isn’t just about the controller. It integrates improved hot water tanks and their advanced Stratis technology for full tank temperature hot water. The result? Faster heating when you need it, system flexibility, smaller overall footprint and an efficient heat pump workload.
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