Smart Building Technology for Cooling and Heating Systems:

Efficient Thermal Management for Sustainable Buildings

Intelligent Thermal Management – The Foundation of Smart Building Technology

A building without smart control is like a car without cruise control: it works, but often inefficiently. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems operate reliably, but without intelligent networking, they lack fine-tuned coordination.

The challenge: Many HVAC systems function as isolated solutions. They operate on fixed schedules or react to local sensors but do not communicate with each other. This results in unnecessary energy consumption, reduced comfort, and high operating costs.

The solution: Smart building technology with intelligent thermal management. When HVAC systems are connected and integrated into a central control system, they can work more efficiently, save energy, and optimize building operations.

This is where Intesis Gateways and WebPanels come into play.

The result? More efficient heating and cooling systems, lower energy costs, and smarter building operations.

Key challenges in building technology

Lack of connectivity between HVAC systems and control systems

Each system operates independently—air conditioning regulates based on its own parameters, heating follows a fixed schedule. Without centralized control, there is no coordination, leading to wasted energy.

High energy consumption due to inefficient control

Many HVAC systems run regardless of actual demand. Vacant rooms are heated or cooled unnecessarily, driving up costs.

No easy-to-use control and visualization

Facility managers and service technicians often struggle with complicated control systems. Without an intuitive interface, it is difficult to optimize systems quickly and efficiently. 

Smart Networking in Action: Practical Examples

Intelligent Climate Control in a Hotel

The problem: Air conditioning units in a hotel operate independently of room occupancy, leading to unnecessary energy consumption.

The solution: The building management system knows which rooms are occupied and where cooling or heating is needed. However, to directly access the air conditioning units in each room, Intesis Gateways are required. They translate different communication protocols, ensuring seamless connectivity between the building control system and the air conditioning units.

What are the concrete benefits?

The problem: Facility managers need to adjust HVAC settings at multiple locations within a building. Without a centralized interface, adjustments are time-consuming and require direct access to individual control systems.

The solution: A WebPanel from Wachendorff provides a clear visual representation of all relevant system data at a glance. Heating, ventilation, and cooling data are instantly accessible and can be centrally controlled—easily and efficiently.

Thanks to customized adaptations, such as displaying your company logo during the boot-up process, you can personalize your visualization according to your specific requirements.

Are you already using displays? We offer cost-effective solutions including panel PCs, box PCs, and other IPC products that perfectly meet your needs.

Who benefits from this?

Smart solutions for efficient thermal management

Smart Building Technology, Intesis Gateways

Intesis Gateways

Bridging HVAC control systems and devices

HVAC systems often utilize different communication protocols, making integration challenging. Intesis Gateways solve this issue through intelligent protocol translation, ensuring seamless connectivity.

Gateway advantages:

*Supported air-conditioning manufacturers:
Bosch, Daikin, Fujitsu, Haier, Hisense, Hitachi, LG, Midea, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung, Toshiba.

WebPanels

Intuitive on-site control

With WebPanels, building technicians, facility managers, and building operators keep track of HVAC data effortlessly.

Advantages of WebPanels:

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Your next step – Explore comprehensive thermal management solutions

Smart building technology is just one aspect of comprehensive thermal management. In addition to intelligent HVAC integration, other technologies such as heat exchangers and energy-efficient connection solutions also play a critical role.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Why do I need a gateway for my air-conditioning system?

Air conditioning systems often use different control protocols. A gateway translates these protocols, enabling seamless communication with the central building management system.

Yes, they support common protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, KNX, and many more.

WebPanels are practical not only for service technicians. They are valuable wherever systems and equipment need intuitive monitoring and control. Facility managers, hotel staff, and production supervisors benefit from simple visualization and direct control capabilities, bringing efficiency and clarity to both building and industrial applications.