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WITH SMART CONTROLS Solutions are required to aid the green technology change, particularly in existing buildings where original design parameters will need to change to meet the new operation criteria. Smart building management systems are a part of the solution; for example, smart meters are already being installed throughout residential properties in the UK. Smart controls for larger buildings and developments can further unlock the ability to reduce carbon emissions while saving costs.
Portsmouth’s low carbon approach
Portsmouth City Council (PCC) have been awarded Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) grant funding under Phase 1 for the application of VEXO S-BMS Smart Building Control, X-POT All-In-One Side Stream Filtration and X-PO additives. They have successfully used these VEXO innovations to upgrade their existing buildings in readiness for the upcoming switch to low carbon technologies.
The benefits of smart controls
S-BMS enables other innovations – such as Smart TRVs – to operate
on wireless reliable LoRaWAN technology, which has been further developed by reducing uplink frequency to provide a battery life of over three years. Moreover, battery life is wirelessly recorded by S-BMS so customers always know the battery health of their field devices.
VEXO’s smart devices also allow for the implementation of smart dynamic strategies. PCC, Liberty and VEXO worked closely to develop unoccupied room setback conditions, day / night setbacks and weather compensation directly from local Met Office weather data. The S-BMS features remote notification of faults, a feature used by PCC to prevent loss of service and repair of plant equipment before a fault has even been detected by the occupants.
Increasing the system efficiency via the use of X-PO additives, X-POT All-In-One Side Stream Filtration and S-BMS Smart Building Management with dynamic control strategies allows the existing buildings to become low-carbon technology ready without the need for expensive and disruptive upgrades (heat emitter or pipework upsizing, even complete heating system re-designs).
The Energy Managers Association’s (EMA’s) Guide to Building Controls states that: “Energy is 40% of the life cost of the building and 50% of the running costs. Managing these costs effectively requires controls.”
The VEXO S-BMS smart building management system is easy to select, install and commission. It includes a comparable feature set to a networked building management system with the added functionality of LoRaWAN reliable wireless technology, X-POT Live and N-RG Hub Energy Monitoring. It offers outstanding value, positioned in the market between fixed logic controls and standard BMS systems, yet offering functionality that surpasses even networked BMS panels. The VEXO S-BMS is also cost-effective, unlocking savings during the initial
expenditure for the equipment and commissioning is much lower than what is usually expected for the equipment currently available on the market. Add to this the savings from increased energy efficiency, and the VEXO S-BMS solution is a competitively priced product that can significantly contribute to reduced carbon emissions from buildings. It is currently available through BSS Industrial.
The S-BMS system includes:
• 4G cellular connectivity or broadband (where cellular is not applicable).
• Cloud connection to your smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC.
• Access anytime, anywhere.
• Electrician-friendly installation (no expensive control engineers required).
• Remote ‘off-site’ commissioning and diagnostics.
• Data logging functionality.
• X-POT Live – upgrade your X-Pot installation with live maintenance alerts and additive top-up reminders.
• A full range of wireless controls and sensors.
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