Power control system BCO

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Overview
The BCO represents technological progress in intelligent boiler control. The system controls, monitors and optimises fully automated boiler operation for steam and superheated-water applications, providing modular HMI-based operation and seamless integration into plant automation.

Key benefits

• Customised boiler control and excellent usability on high-end displays
• High degree of automation and operational safety
• Detailed data collection for reliable analyses
• Predictive condition monitoring to improve efficiency and availability
• Plug & play: quick commissioning and standard-compliant acceptance
• Easy connection to existing control systems
• Optional functions for automatic start-up and secure remote access

Benefits — details

• Customised boiler control and excellent usability on high-end displays: Modular software architecture is scalable from core functions to professional features. UX is developed with operators and service experts and presented on high-performance HMI panels with capacitive multi-touch for intuitive operation and system navigation.
• High degree of automation and operational safety: Automates control tasks such as power regulation, level control and demand-based desalting (steam). In multi-boiler installations, the central SCO coordinates interactions. Integrated monitoring and safety logic ensure operational safety.
• Detailed data collection: Records and archives operational metrics (boiler operating hours, burner starts, number of cold starts). Data is visualised with clear graphs and summary tables to track plant performance and document processes.
• Predictive condition monitoring: Intelligent software analyses measurement and consumption data continuously. Deviations trigger diagnostics and enable proactive actions to increase availability and efficiency.
• Plug & play commissioning: Delivered fully tested and ready for connection in pre-wired wall-mounted or floor-standing switchgear cabinets. EU-type-approved safety chain and system-specific wiring diagrams simplify regulatory acceptance. Design compliant with DIN EN 50156-1 and related standards.
• Seamless integration: Preconfigured interfaces support industrial protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus and modern standards including OPC UA and BACnet for centralised monitoring and reliable data exchange.
• Optional functions: Automatic start-up control (SUC) for gentle automatic cold start of steam boilers; Industrial Boiler Assist for secure remote access and real-time monitoring. Development aligned with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements.

Downloads and documents (reference)
Technical and marketing documents are available for the product, including product brochures and HMI information (PDF formats available).

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Brand: Bosch
• Product name / commercial designation: Boiler control BCO
• System type: HMI-based intelligent boiler control system
• Software architecture: Modular and scalable (core functions to professional features)
• HMI: High-end displays with capacitive multi-touch technology
• Automation: Power regulation, level control, demand-based desalting (steam)
• Condition monitoring: Predictive monitoring and diagnostic functions
• Integration protocols: Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, OPC UA, BACnet (preconfigured interfaces)
• Commissioning: Supplied pre-wired, ready for plug & play commissioning
• Safety & compliance: EU-type-approved safety chain; design compliant with DIN EN 50156-1
• Optional modules: SUC (Start-up Control), Industrial Boiler Assist (secure remote access)
• Data features: Recording/archiving of operating hours, burner starts and cold starts; graphs and summary tables for analysis