Webasto Airtop 3500/5000 Motorhome Heating

Webasto AirTop 3500: the technology

Internal function

System diagram

Output 3.5kW

Installation
In accordance with all regulatory standards No limitations on use from any association in the camping sector Bespoke heating system for the camping sector

Airtop 3500 and 5000 Schematic

Compact, waterproof control unit with intelligent regulation of all components Waterproof plug connections Ceramic glow-pin with integrated flame detector Greater safety due to analog temperature limiter

Air Top 5000: Automatic boost level at temperature below 5 C Air Top 5000: Optional external control of the boost level Low, comfortable operating noise level, low current consumption, infinitely variable heating power

5 kW heating power in extremely compact construction

Ferro-Tec burner, simple structure, long lifetime

External installation possible in protected areas, fresh air intake possible, optional continuously adjustable ventilation possible via operator control

Airtop Heaters - Features

Modulating Burner

Webasto heaters have a Variable Heat Output from the maximum heat output down to the minimum output resulting in comfortable economic heat levels in relation to ambient temperatures.

Step-less power modulation This results in a stable internal temperature and the absence of disturbing sudden noise increase
30 20 10 0 -10 -20 100 80 60 40 20 0

Temp Set Heat. Power

Stepless Temperature Control

Temperature control logic is extremely precise.

Stepless Control Other manufacturers heaters use a stepped heat control. Switching between these levels can lead to being either too warm or too cold, as the desired temperature is never controlled accurately. These sudden step changes also lead to distinct noise level changes, which can easily cause sleep pattern disturbances. The electrical consumption is also kept at a precise control & not peaking and dropping due to the heater switching on & off as it attains temperature.

Temp Control

other heaters

Stable Current Consumption

Uneven Current Consumption demand on the leisure battery

Ceramic Glowpin
Webasto have used this state of the art technology for a number of years.

As you can see from the diagram below, the ceramic glowpin is significantly smaller in size. Th heating element is straight and smooth in design, unlike the bulky winding element of th glowplug, still used by other heater manufacturers today. The main benefits of using the ceramic glowpin are: Reduced Battery Power Draw Increased Reliability

In the Airtop 3500 and the Airtop 5000 models, the glowpin also incorporates a flame detector, thus reducing component parts and stocking levels.

Other Features & Benefits

Ferrotec Burner Fleece, which has replaced the old cloth matting fleece. This concept uses metal to assist in achieving longer life. A Self Diagnostic Blink Code is built into the on/off switch, providing quicker fault diagnosis in the event of heater failure, therefore reducing vehicle down time. Our heaters do not lock out or require specialist diagnostic equipment. Low Noise Output Integral Control Unit, using less wiring, thus reducing the risk of loose or corroded connections. Self Reset Overheat Switch

Actual Performance Test Comparison Diesel vs Gas

Webasto AirTop 3500: the tests

[carried out on models with garage] 1 installation and start-up 2 function and ratings
laboratory

3 temperature measurements 4 measurement of heating

air flow rate field Livigno (1859 m a.s.l.) comparison tests with models with garage and alcove

Webasto AirTop 3500: the tests

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[temperature]
Dinette [W] Bagno [W] Toilet [W] Garage [W] Dinette Toilet Bagno Garage

Temperature differences compared to outside

20

15

10

laboratory test results

0 0 -5 1 2 3 4 5 6

time [h]

Area

Description

gas heater

20C obtained Dinette 22C obtained 20C obtained Toilet Maximal temperature obtained

1.30 a.m. 3.00 a.m. 0.30 a.m. 36C 8.00 a.m. 19C

3.00 a.m. 5.15 a.m. 2.30 a.m. 23C 8.00 a.m. 5C 8.00 a.m.

2
field test results

Test start 22.30 p.m.

Garage

Temperature at the end of test

8.00 a.m.

Test

Air Distribution Similar Layouts

E D A C B G

D C

B A

Gas Heater
E F

Webasto AirTop 3500: the tests

[air flow rate, m/s]

2,90 1,60 4,90 2,77 3,50 0,93 Gas heater 0,2 0,5 0,5 6,6 0,2 1,38

0,1

Test

Temperature Comparison
67,6C

74C 78C 75C

42C 36C

46C

31,5C

59C

Results Time of testing Difference between the internal and external temperature at the begining of the test Goal of +20C in dinette Difference at the end of the test from inside to outside ~2.5 hours 31,4C 3 hrs (21.3000.40) 2,5 C

Summary Air Heating

Comparison between Webasto & Gas Heating

Gas Heater
Ability to reach 20 internal temp Immediate 20 warm up Constant distribution Higher air off temp Better airflow Lower electrical consumption Less weight Less internal space occupied
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