A building has many automatED systems in operation.
Heating, cooling, lighting and security. But rarely do they all work together, under common control, in a single intelligent system.
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The term "intelligent building" refers to automation solutions for commercial and non-residential public buildings. For houses and private homes, the term "smart home" is used.
The focus is on comfort, security and energy efficiency. The system can operate in office buildings, restaurants, hotels or other industrial and commercial properties, apartments. Intelligent building automation requires additional expenditure, but this is 1-2% of the total construction cost. However, it will result in large savings, which will reduce operating costs. Thus, the extra investment pays back in a few years and becomes a profitable investment for investors.
There is a strong demand in the real estate market for sustainable and resource-efficient buildings. In many countries, smart buildings are eligible for sustainability certifications such as DGNB, ÖGNI, LEED, BREEAM, BREEAM-SE or GBCSA. These certifications represent value.
Sensors are used to collect data, which the automation system evaluates and instructs the field devices to operate. The more information the system has, the smarter decisions it can make. For example, in central building automation, the security system receives information from lighting and other sources. And the software is responsible for overall monitoring, providing the highest level of control.
A sensor is the input information for a reliable building automation system. Different sensors detect the current status of the area (building or room). They accurately detect occupancy, temperature, CO2, water, smoke, and intrusion (door and window touches). This information is sent to the Miniserver via cable or radio communication.
The instructions of the Miniserver are carried out by operators at different locations in the building. They can be electric, pneumatic or hydraulic. They may be Loxone products or components from other manufacturers.
All information is gathered here. This is where the different systems, such as heating and shading, communicate with each other. This makes it possible to optimise processes by making decisions based on more data. It also reduces investment costs because you can use the same information in more places.
Software is an essential part of building automation. It evaluates data, documents, displays and makes decisions automatically. It monitors energy consumption and improves operational safety. In a smart building equipped with Loxone technology, the building knows what needs to be done and when. It automatically adapts to its needs and optimises itself.
Loxone has Loxone Config - the professional and free configuration tool. It provides ready and above all easy to use building blocks for each project. On the other hand, there is the free Loxone App, which gives the end user a complete overview of the construction technology. It can be used to control all functions and also notifies building users of events. The app can also be used for simple user management and assigning permissions, giving maximum flexibility.
In building automation, there are many communication protocols: Loxone supports BACnet IP, RTU/TCP, EEBUS, RSR232, SIA DC-09 and many more. Almost all building automation solutions on the market can be integrated into a smart Loxone building. Loxone supports the installation of systems with templates for different technologies, specifically developed for the interfaces.
