How to set up building automation control systems in an Open Office

Estimated Total Savings: 20-40%

Autani controls provide many benefits for open office layouts. The space can be dynamically rezoned into different regions when cubicle layouts are changed. Autani Thermostats can be scheduled for optimal comfort while supporting administrator-defined limited overrides to allow for temperature overrides in certain spaces. Wireless controls can be configured to support different optimal light levels through day and night, and light harvesting options allow lighting usage to be dialed back when exterior daylight enters the space.

Product Recommendations

T32P Wireless Thermostat

Centrally controlled and locally integrated with occupancy sensors. Master schedules can be pushed facility-wide or to target thermostats.

IFS108-N.A0 Clip-Mount Panel Sensor

• Clip-mount allows sensor to attach to luminaire housing
• 12V sensor with oval shape is the ideal form factor for panels
• Bluetooth PIR analog sensor with Algo2 algorithm to maximize detection without false trigger
• Allows existing panel and downlight luminaires to upgrade
to luminaire level lighting control (LLLC)
• Daylight Harvesting

WP1025.B1 (5 Button) Battery-Powered Bluetooth Wall Switch

• Quick push-button control of Keilton+autani devices via Bluetooth
• Powered by a single CR2032 battery
• Approximately 10 years of battery life
• Can be wall-mounted or used as a portable remote controller
• Can be linked to a light or light group via the Keilton+autani app

Control Strategies

Occupancy / Vacancy Sensing

Turn lights on when occupants are in a space and off when they vacate the space. Alternate Functionality: Partial-on and manual-on modes are supported for additional savings and for more stringent local codes.

High-End Trim / Institutional Tuning

Set the maximum light level based on customer requirements in each space to prevent overlighting.

Local Dimming Control

Permit occupants to lower the light level below the high-end trim for comfort and additional savings.

Daylight Harvesting

Dim lighting when daylight is available. Multiple zones are supported where required by code.

HVAC Control

Manage smart thermostats and sensors to implement temperature setback of HVAC equipment based upon occupancy or a time clock.

Plug Load Control

Manage control of select plug loads for Energy Code Compliance and the elimination of phantom loads when the building is not occupied.

Automatic Scheduling & Timeclock*

Automatically dim or shut off lighting based on centrally managed schedules.
* Requires Autani Manager or CR02-W.A0.

Demand Management*

Manage lighting and HVAC electrical loads to limit ratchet charges and peak demand pricing periods.
* Requires Autani Manager.