
- Control up to 12 surface mount ceiling heaters from a single point – ideal for shops
- All connections by Cat5 cable for super quick and error free installation
- Can be connected to any heater in the System X range – any combination – any sequence
- New model available in a smart black finish (XS-30B)
Range & Prices
The prices shown are list prices and perfectly safe to use for budget purposes. Contact your electrical wholesaler for final prices.
Heaters
Model | kW | List Price |
XS-30 | 3.0 | £520.00 |
XS-30B | 3.0 | £520.00 |
XS-45 | 4.5 | £559.00 |
XS-60 | 6.0 | £755.00 |

Multiple XS-30 heaters suspended from the ceiling providing warmth to a DIY store
Control Components |
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Type | Description | Model |
List Price |
Controller | With thermostat On/off/high/low/fan only settings Open window detection |
CX1 |
£137.00 |
Controller | With tamper resistant thermostat On/off/high/low/fan only settings Open window detection |
CX2 |
£140.00 |
Controller | Without thermostat On/off/high/low/fan only settings |
CX3 |
£139.00 |
Controller | With digital programmable thermostat Optimum start feature |
CX6 |
£241.00 |
Controller | For use with volt-free signal from BMS (for 230V signal a VI Interface is required) | CX-BMS |
£131.00 |
Sensor | Optional remote sensor for use with CX1, CX2 or CX6 | CXS |
£39.00 |
Cable | Cat5 terminated 5m | DX05 |
£9.00 |
Cable | Cat5 terminated 10m | DX10 |
£14.50 |
Cable | Cat5 terminated 10m (Black) | DX10B |
£14.50 |
Cable | Cat5 terminated 20m | DX20 |
£22.00 |
Joiner | Cat5 cable joiner | JX1 |
£5.00 |
How it Works
System X surface mount ceiling heaters provide comfort or background heat in a wide variety of commercial buildings. They are particularly well-suited to heating shops.
A system will include a controller and up to 12 individual heaters. The control daisy chain is connected using Cat5 cables ensuring the quickest possible installation time. Power is introduced to each heater individually with the controller taking its power from the first heater in the chain.
A unique feature of System X is that any style of heater from the range can be incorporated into a control daisy chain. For example, an overdoor heater could be added to a surface mount ceiling heater system. Heaters can be connected in any combination and any sequence.

Four surface mount fan heaters controlled from a single controller
Technical Specification
Colour: | White RAL9016 or Black (XS-30B) |
Finish: | Epoxy polyester powder coating |
Construction: | 0.9mm steel case |
Fan Assembly: | Tangential fan with low noise aluminium fan blades Shaded pole high performance motor Factory lubricated bearings (servicing not required) |
Heating Element: | High quality nickel-chrome resistance wire supported by ceramic plates and fitted with an automatically resetting over-temperature device |
Control |
Up to 12 heaters can be connected to a single controller in any combination or sequence. Control connections are by Cat5 cable |
Installation | Keyhole screw fixing to conventional ceiling or suspension from drop rods (4 x M6 threaded holes provided) Recommended mounting heights 2.4m to 4m above floor level (see table below) |
Guarantee | 1 year |
Physical data
Model | Width (mm) | Depth (mm) | Height (mm) | Weight (kg) |
XS-30 | 575 | 392 | 152 | 8.0 |
XS-30B | 575 | 392 | 152 | 8.0 |
XS-45 | 575 | 392 | 152 | 11 |
XS-60 | 575 | 592 | 152 | 12.5 |
Performance Data
XS Surface-Mount Ceiling Heaters | |||||
Model | Volts | kW | Airflow (m³/h) | dB*@ 2m | Recommended Mounting Height (m) |
XS-30 | 230 | 3.0 | 245 | 56 | 2.4 – 3.0 |
XS-30B | 230 | 3.0 | 245 | 56 | 2.4 – 3.0 |
XS-45 | 230 | 4.5 | 345 | 60 | 3.0 – 4.0 |
XS-60 | 230 | 6.0 | 490 | 58 | 2.4 – 3.0 |
*Noise levels are factory tested not laboratory tested
Technical Specifications – Controls
MODEL: CX1
Maximum number of heaters controlled: 12
Type of heaters controlled: any heaters from the System X range in any sequence
Electrical Supply: taken from heater via Cat5 cable
Heater settings: on/off/high heat/low heat/fan only
Built-in adjustable thermostat range: 0 to 30˚C
Connection to first heater in group: Cat5 cable
Mounting: surface mount
Dimensions: 120mm x 80mm x 40mm
Special Feature: Open window detection (user selectable)

Model: CX2
As CX1 but with a tamper resistant built-in thermostat

Model: CX3
As CX1 but without built-in thermostat or open window detection

Model: CX6
As CX1 but with:
7-day programmable timer
Temporary override
Temporary lock
Optimum start for enhanced economy (user selectable)
Without open window detection

Model: CX-BMS
As CX1 but without manual or thermostat control
Requires a volt-free signal from a BMS to switch heater on and off
Can operate with a 230V signal via a VI Interface

Model: CXS
Remote mounted sensor for use with CX1, CX2 or CX6 controller
Overrides the controller’s built-in air sensor
Recommended maximum cable length between controller and sensor: 20m
Mounting: surface mount
Dimensions: 80mm x 80mm x 35mm
Pre-terminated Cat5 Cables
DX05: 5m
DX10: 10m
DX10B (black): 10m
DX20: 20m
JX1: Cat5 Joiner / Coupler – Click fit (Joins two Cat5 cables together should you require longer lengths)
Heater Selection
If you would like the experts at BN Thermic to select a suitable heating for your application, please click here to access our enquiry form. Simply provide as much information as you have available and we will respond with a detailed proposal.
In simple terms the output of the System X installation must be greater than the heat losses from the building during periods of cold weather. A small amount of heat is lost through the walls, ceilings and floors with more significant losses through windows and doors.
To estimate the heat loss from your building you may like to use our heat calculation tool
The estimated heat loss figure is the absolute minimum kW output that you should consider installing. We would suggest adding approximately 50% to this figure to allow for an acceptable warm up time in cold conditions as well as making allowances for exceptional weather conditions and possible errors in the original data used in the estimate.
Having established the minimum kW output, select the minimum number of heaters needed to meet this requirement.
Videos
Images
- XS-30 Ceiling Mount Fan Heater
- XS-30 rear view showing Cat5 connection
- XS-30B front view
- XS-30B side view
Installation Images
- SystemX - Quick, multiple heater installations with zero connection errors
- Multiple XS-30 heaters suspended from the ceiling providing warmth to a DIY store
- SystemX heaters are ideal for shop fitters and are commonly used in national retail stores
- SystemX heaters are all hand assembled in the UK