Cloud-Connected HVAC Systems Are at the Core of Smart Facilities: Two-way data flow can ensure that the benefits of optimization are maintained continually

摘要

You can't have a smart facility without a connected HVAC system. Facilities become intelligent only to the extent that their operators collect, analyze, and learn from the massive amounts of information flowing from building systems and equipment. HVAC data is fundamental, given that the system typically accounts for 44 percent of a commercial building's energy consumption and is central to occupant comfort and, for many manufacturers, product quality. And that makes connecting the HVAC system to a cloud-based data center a crucial aspect of creating a smart facility.