Energy efficiency


tion, and conversely, users can read the target room temperature and information on the heating and cooling from the display of the room control unit at any time. As a result, users have more infor- mation which contributes to the energy optimisation of the rooms.


has been created for about 700 employees. The ecos 5 integrated room automation system from SAUTER combines the control of the room climate with daylight- dependent lighting control. The open-plan office design features


flexible glass partitions to create individual spaces, which places particular demands with regard to the selection of the room control unit. Batteryless wireless technolo- gy allows for an easy addition of operating points when the room


division is changed, together with feedback of operating activities on the local LCD display.


The room temperature and operating activities, such as dim- ming/switching lights, are trans- ferred to the room automation sta-


Economies of scale Energy management is not only about monitoring but also deci- sion-making. The more input data that is available via sensors, means users will have better insight into the system status. Decisions on controlling HVAC equipment for an optimised, efficient use of ener- gy can be made faster and more closely aligned with the actual need. Unlike the standard approach of one or more sensors being connected to one central control unit, wireless networks allow diverse systems such as lighting, HVAC and controls to utilise the same information – achieving significant economies of scale on energy savings.


// The author is business development director Northern Europe, En Ocean Alliance //


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