How to set up building automation control systems for a University Dorm

Autani helps maintain comfortable temperatures, avoiding extreme temperatures in the dorms. With smart thermostats, no longer do windows need to be left open year-round to compensate for overheating or overcooling. The wireless integration of the lighting in common areas, plug load controls, and HVAC system controls operating costs while keeping the residents safe and comfortable in a smarter dorm. Facility managers can remotely monitor the dorm and receive maintenance alerts if the equipment is misused or damaged.

Product Recommendations

Wireless Room Controller
Integrates with existing wiring to provide fixture zoning. Allows wireless integration with sensors and switches.
Wireless Multi-Sensor & Fixture Controls
Integrates occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting into the light fixtures. These can be used where fixtures require individual control or where running wire between fixtures is not feasible due to the building structure.
SMT-131 Wireless Thermostat
Provides flexible configuration for use in both 2-pipe and 4-pipe heating and cooling systems.
Plug Load Controller
Allows for wireless monitoring and control of outlets. Integrates with building schedules to allow for calendar events such as holidays.

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.
HVAC Control
Manage smart thermostats and sensors centrally to optimize comfort and energy savings via calendar and occupancy based setbacks.
Plug Load Control
Manage control of select plug loads for demand management and the elimination of phantom loads.
Automatic Scheduling & Timeclock
Automatically dim or shut off lighting based on centrally managed schedules.
Demand Management
Manage lighting and HVAC electrical loads to limit ratchet charges and peak demand pricing periods.

Business Outcomes

Monitor extreme consumption demands on the heating and electrical systems to ensure the building is operating as intended.

Log space utilization in common areas for insights on occupancy patterns and operational costs.

Reduce power consumption during school breaks with flexible schedule management.

Align energy costs with comfort, occupancy, and safety requirements.

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Product Recommendations

Wireless Room Controller

Wireless Multi-Sensor & Fixture Controls

SMT-131 Wireless Thermostat

Plug Load Controller

Control Strategies

Occupancy / Vacancy Sensing

High-End Trim / Institutional Tuning

Local Dimming Control

HVAC Control

Plug Load Control

Automatic Scheduling & Timeclock

Demand Management

Business Outcomes