VRF Application Datasheet

Transcription

1 Optergy Enterprise + Proton Description In the small/medium sized building environment where air conditioning is required, it is common for Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems to be installed to maintain internal building conditions. VRF systems operate with multiple indoor air-conditioning units connected to a single outdoor condensing unit. Depending on each zone s condition, the refrigerant volume is varied to each indoor unit. These types of refrigerant systems are managed by their manufacturers proprietary controls which are typically mounted on the wall with small screen and buttons allowing basic functionality. VRF systems work well, however building owners have limited ability to improve on the VRF manufacturer's default settings. In small/medium sized buildings where VRF s are typically installed, all other operational systems are installed with basic timers and are independent of each other. These independent systems include (but not limited to): VRF systems Outside air fans Fire alarms Lighting control Elevator/Lifts General exhaust fans Toilet exhaust fans Kitchen exhaust fans CO monitoring and garage fan control Perimeter heating Auxiliary monitoring systems Electrical meters Gas meters Water meters Building with VRF and Siloed Systems Legend VRF outdoor unit Timer Roof Plantroom VRF indoor unit Lighting VRF wall controller Fire panel Lighting control CO CO sensor Level 3 Garage exhaust Electric meter Exhaust fan Variable speed drive (VSD) Gas meter Water meter Level 2 Level 1 Ground CO CO CO Parking Garage page 1 of 15

2 Typical VRF Building Environment Systems integration is typical in larger buildings with central heating, cooling and ventilation systems (HVAC), however is lacking in buildings with VRF systems. Historically, integrated systems have been too expensive to install on a smaller scale making integration impossible for building owners to justify. This left controls and automation contractors with little interest in offering integrated solutions which involve VRF systems. The problem with this legacy approach is when building systems are operated independently, building owners do not have remote access and end up with multiple systems that need to be operated locally. Lack of integration causes issues with: Problem Remote connectivity Adjustability Visibility Insight/diagnostic ability Analysis Reporting Effect An overall lack of control over building operations Lack of control over comfort conditions Increased operational expenses including - > Time lost traveling to site > Increased energy/water/gas costs > Increased maintenance costs To reduce risk and frustration from uncomfortable occupants, integration is what s needed to assure the whole building operates correctly with control placed back into the hands of the building owner. Performance Building Performance & Operating Costs Over Time Time Optergy Maintenance & Tuning Performance Standard Maintenance Operating Costs Standard Maintenance Performance Optergy Operating Costs A Brighter Future with Optergy To remove the risks, frustration and lack of control of building outcomes, it is necessary to have one system that can intelligently communicate, integrate, monitor, control, alarm and report on all sub-systems. To enable integration, smart monitoring and control and energy efficiency for small/medium size buildings, Optergy developed economical software with built-in applications for easy configuration and fast project delivery. Using Optergy software gives contractors, consultants and building owners an easy and smart solution for their small and medium sized buildings. page 2 of 15

3 Optergy Smart Monitoring & Control Using Optergy s versatile and application rich interface, a basic building with VRF and disparate systems can be turned into a smart building with energy efficient control and monitoring. SSL VPN www Legend VRF outdoor unit Roof Plantroom VRF indoor unit Garage exhaust Exhaust fan Level 3 CO Variable speed drive (VSD) Lighting Fire panel CO sensor Electric meter Gas meter Water meter Level 2 Level 1 Ground CO CO CO Parking Garage page 3 of 15

4 Solutions Integration using Optergy s built-in tools and applications enables the following smart solutions to be delivered in a VRF building environment: Control VRF (heating/cool) Ventilation Smart strategies leveraging integrated systems such as motion sensors, reed switches, security systems Limit setpoints Reset setpoints Mode control Occupancy based scheduling Economy cycles CO2 control of economy cycles CO control of parking garage Automated optimum start Automated demand management Pumping systems Lighting Monitoring VRF (heating/cooling) Elevators/Lifts Fire alarm systems Security systems Ventilation Subsoil systems Pumping systems Server rooms Metering Smart Alarming with notification Temperature Humidity CO2 level Lux level Energy Electricity Gas Water Thermal (hot/chilled) Submetering with hierarchy Automated reporting Automated reporting CSV/PDF Automated meter reading Billing Automated utilities billing Electricity Gas Water Thermal (chilled/hot) Automated after hours A/C and lighting billing Features and Tools BACnet and Modbus communications are standard and enable integration of multiple building sub-systems. Contractor friendly built-in tools include: Graphic display tool with live display editor BACnet device configuration Modbus device configuration Programming tool using function logic blocks live Diagnostic templates Dashboard wizard Automatic backup Remote file manager Secure Remote Access (SSL & VPN) page 4 of 15

5 VRF Application Datasheet Detailed Network Architecture Example Server Room BACnet IP or MSTP Modbus RTU Fire Systems Services Monitoringng & Control Meter 1 Lighting Electrical Room Meter 2 Power Meter 3 Solar Security Systems Server Rooms Network Switch Meter 4 VRV 1 Meter 4 VRV 2 Meter 4 VRV 3 Subsoil System Exhaust Fans Pumps Rain Water BACnet IP VRF AC System 1 BACnet Gateway Water Metering Gas Metering Outdoor VSD s VSD 1 BACnet MSTP VSD 2 VSD 3 VRF AC System 2 BACnet IP BACnet Gateway Outdoor Lighting System Circuit 1 Circuit 2 Circuit 3 BACnet Gateway Circuit 4 Circuit 5 Circuit 6 BACnet IP Foyer Cat 6/HDMI Converter 42 Display page 5 of 15

6 Example Displays Thu March :06 Outside Air 23.5 C Site Summary Comfort INSPEC Building OCCUPIED Fire Security Elevator Server Room Pumps Exhaust Fans Rain Water Cold Water Hot Water Lighting Floor Layouts Roof Plantroom Utility Reports A/C Ground A/C Level 1 A/C Level 2 A/C Level 3 Underground Parking After Hours Comfort Compliance Site summary example graphic Thu March :06 Outside Air 23.5 C Comfort Compliance Comfort INSPEC Building OCCUPIED Temperature Compliance During Occupied Hours Floor Layouts Roof Plantroom Utility Reports After Hours Site Summary Building Average Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Ground Compliant % 1% 98% 1% 0% 0% 0% 99% 1% 0% 0% 1% 98% 1% 0% 0% 1% 97% 2% 0% 0% 1% 98% 1% 0% Comfort compliance example graphic page 6 of 15

7 Example Displays Plantroom Thu March :06 Outside Air 23.5 C Space Humidity 53% Space OCCUPIED Site Summary Mechanical Reports Afterhours Carpark Perimeter Heating Building Mode Heating Boiler On Pump On Status Healthy More Detail VRF Outdoor Units Status Running Mode Heating Operation Healthy More Detail Kitchen Exhaust Status Running Operation Healthy More Detail General Exhaust Status Running Operation Healthy More Detail Rain Water Status Running Operation Healthy More Detail Fresh Air Status Running Operation Healthy More Detail Plantroom example graphic Level 3 Thu March :06 Outside Air 23.5 C Space Humidity 53% Space OCCUPIED Site Summary Roof Plantroom Utility Reports After Hours Comfort Compliance Key Low Fan Speed High Fan Speed Cooling Mode Heating Mode Floor layout example graphic page 7 of 15

8 Example Displays Thu March :06 Outside Air 23.5 C Utility Report Summary Average Humidity 53% Building OCCUPIED Gas This Week V Last Week 22 January February 2018 (m ) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 3 Thu March :06 Outside Air 23.5 C CEO OFFICE VRF Space Comfort INSPEC Space OCCUPIED Floor Layouts Roof Plantroom Utility Reports After Hours Comfort Compliance get rid of dates fix 6am bar- get rid of Operation Schedule Active Unit Call On Unit Status Operating Unit Fault Healthy Afterhours Call Inactive Afterhours Runtime 2 Hours Temperature Zone Temperature Zone Setpoint VRF Mode Economy Damper Outside Air Temp OA Setpoint 20.3 C 22 C Heating 0% 14 C 16 C CO2 Zone CO2 790ppm Zone CO2 Setpoint 600ppm OA Damper 64% VRF indoor unit graphic example Electricity This Week V Last Week 22 January February 2018 Water This Week V Last Week 22 January February (MWh) (kl) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Total Base Building (MSB1,2 and 4) - 22 January January 2018 Total Base Building (MSB1,2 and 4) - 29 January February 2018 This Week v Last Week 5% VGM 18 - Base Building Total - 22 January January 2018 VGM 18 - Base Building Total - 29 January February 2018 This Week v Last Week 3% Main Water Meter - Parking Entrance - 22 January January 2018 Main Water Meter - Parking Entrance - 29 January February 2018 This Week v Last Week 3% Electricity Last Month V Ambient Temp January 1, 2018 Gas Last Month V Ambient Temp January 1, 2018 Water Last Month V Ambient Temp January 1, 2018 (MWh) /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ AHU AB Outside Air Temperature (m 3 ) /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ AHU AB Outside Air Temperature (kl) /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ /01/ AHU AB Outside Air Temperature Total Base Building (MSB 1, 2 and 4) AHU AB Outside Air Temperature VGM Base Building Total AHU AB Outside Air Temperature Main Water Meter - Parking Entrance AHU AB Outside Air Temperature This Month v Last Month 5% This Month v Last Month 3% This Month v Last Week 3% Site utilities overview example graphic page 8 of 15

9 Example Displays Thu March :06 Outside Air 23.5 C Energy Breakdown Average Humidity 53% Building OCCUPIED Floor Layouts Roof Plantroom (kwh) 12 AM 1 AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM 12 AM 1 PM 2 PM 3 PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM 8 PM 9 PM 10 PM Utility Reports After Hours Comfort Compliance Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Ground Basement Lighting Pumps Heating Hot Water Rain Water Potable Cold Water Potable Hot Water VRF Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Ground Exhaust Fans Kitchen General Toilet Parking Garage General Power Server Room Elevator Energy analysis example graphic Thu March :06 Outside Air 23.5 C Utility Cost Per/Day $ Average Humidity 53% Building OCCUPIED Costs ($) Floor Layouts Roof Plantroom Utility Reports After Hours Comfort Compliance 0 04/09/18 04/10/18 04/11/18 04/12/18 04/13/18 04/14/18 04/15/18 Main Incoming Meter Utility cost report example graphic page 9 of 15

10 Example Dashboards Example foyer display - water strategies implemented this year Example foyer display - carbon emissions saved this year page 10 of 15

11 Weather Data Optergy has a built-in weather interface that will let the users connect their weather stations. Common weather stations include Vaisala and Davis Instruments to provide accurate local weather data. Also included is the ability to connect to online weather station services. Currently, Optergy Software has three (3) weather stations: Vaisala WXT520 Weather Station - Onsite unit Davis Vantage Pro2 - Onsite unit Online service through API connection Weather & forecast displays are created automatically after configuration and can be used in foyer displays, dashboards, graphic displays, and can even be used in programming logic, as all data points available are converted into BACnet objects that can be trended and alarmed as needed. Example foyer display - weather EMSASRev0.0.1 Optergy VRFARev page 11 2 of info@optergy.com Effective January 2018

12 After Hours Override & Billing In a typical commercial building, there is a lease agreement between owner and tenant which defines the core operating hours of the building. If tenants require air-conditioning or lighting base-building services outside the lease agreements core hours, the building owner can recover the additional costs of operating the building outside of these core hours. To recover these costs the building owner can allow the tenants to activate after hours utilities such as air-conditioning and lighting when working late. Upon activation, the user signals the system that they need a period of 30 minutes (adjustable) of air-conditioning and/or lighting (or any other service). The system will log the start time, check that the equipment is not normally scheduled on at the requested time, and also check that the equipment is running. Multiple tenants can be authorized to initiate the after hours event, and the events can be scheduled in advance (configurable number of days in advance). Bills can then be generated automatically, report of usage, and the appropriate tenants contacted automatically by . The bill itself can be configured to reflect property management branding, bill-to address, tax, charges (including time of use, demand, block, flat), custom header, pay to options, and automatic distribution. Example after hours request tenant interface Example mobile app after hours request tenant interface page 12 of 15

13 After Hours Override & Billing Activation Fees Tenants Pushbutton BACnet data point Mobile application Schedule in advance On demand (+/- 30min) Min charge $/hr Optional surcharge Minimum duration Schedule is linked Billing date options Automatic notification Automatic distribution Custom logo After Hour Requests Level 1 Admin Oberix Inc Requested By Date(s) Covered Time Steven Guzelimian 22/09/ /09/ /09/ /09/2017 Specific Days Thursday Friday Exclusions Public Holidays 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM yes 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM yes Example after hours request log capturing who requested after hours, date, start and end times, exclusions and public holidays Example after hours invoice page 13 of 15

14 Utility Billing Utilities such as electricity, gas, water and thermal (chilled & hot) can be easily metered/sub-metered and assigned to tenants for billing based on usage. Tenants that occupy multiple spaces can have multiple meters contribute to a single final bill per utility type. The bill itself can be configured to reflect property management branding, tariff charges, how to pay options and configured for automatic distribution. Simple Billing Configuration Workflow Energy Invoice Electricity account STEP 1 - Create space STEP 2 - Create meter/meter hierarchy STEP 3 - Create tenant STEP 4 - Create facility manager STEP 5 - Create tariff STEP 6 - Assign meters to spaces STEP 7 - Assign tenants and facility managers to spaces STEP 8 - Configure billing parameters STEP 9 - Configure notifications Spaces Tenants Link to tenants Link to meters Billing date options Automatic notification Automatic distribution Custom logo Tariffs and Fees Time of use charge Peak demand charge Flat charge Block charge Additional fees Payment options Late fee Mr Nicholas Heydon House ( ) 10/46 Hillcrest Road Quakers Hill New South Wales 2763 Australia Meter Summary Meter Main Incoming Meter (1) Your Overall Picture Average Usage Per Day 8.38 kwh Same Time Last Year Not Available Invoice Charges Breakdown Additional Fees And Charges Total Usage and Supply Charges How To Pay (kwh) Example utility bill Days Covered By Invoice 96 days Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Tax Invoice Invoice Number: C18-09 Issue Date: 02/03/2018 Total Amount Payable: $ Due Date: 03/05/2018 Total Amount Payable After Due $ Date: Previous Reading Current Reading Usage 2,335.2 kwh 10/26/ :00 AM Supply Period - Thursday, October 26, 2017 to Monday, January 29, Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun ,139.3 kwh 01/30/ :00 AM Jul 2017 Aug 2017 Sep 2017 Oct 2017 Nov kwh Flat Rate Charge Details Description Rate Usage Charge Nicholas Heydon Home - Main Incoming Meter (1) 0.29 / kwh kwh $ Daily Supply Charge - $ Per Day $80.64 Total Amount Payable: $ Online Payment Use your credit or debit card to pay online at nick@payme.com or call Powered By Optergy Report Generated Wednesday, February 07, :43 AM Page 1 Dec 2017 Jan 2018 Feb 2018 page 14 of 15

15 Prebuilt Applications Optergy s software combines Building Automation, Energy Management and Tenancy applications enabling integration of building systems into one single platform. The system has over 50 built-in applications requiring only configuration. Optergy helps contractors integrate small/medium sized building subsystems into a single user interface fast, saving time, effort and cost. Optergy smart energy monitoring and control helps building owners and operators justify and apply smart building technologies for their small/medium sized buildings. Optergy ensures easy access to buildings remotely, standardization across buildings, optimum utility consumption and comfort conditions for occupants all at the same time. Saves Time Less Effort Saves Money Optergy s built-in applications include: BACnet Tools Modbus Time Scheduling Calendar/Event/Holiday Management Trendlog Multi Trendlog Analysis View Audio Paging System Alarming with Escalation Android & IOS Smartphone Alarming Alarm History User Hierarchy User Activity Reporting HVAC Graphics Library Smart Demand Management Smart Optimum Start Automatic Meter Reading Thermal Energy Metering Chilled, Hot, Condenser Water Metering Diesel Metering Gas Metering Electricity Metering Waste Metering Energy Reporting Wizard Energy Reporting Library CSV Report Generator PDF Report Generator Automated Reporting Dashboards Foyer Displays Weather Station Weather Forecast Tenant Management Tariff Management After Hours Billing Utility Billing API for Trendlog & Energy log Sharing Android & IOS Smartphone App Automatic Language Translation Virtual Private Network (VPN) SSL Security page 15 of 15

16 The Complete Building and Energy Management Solution. Whatever your building challenge, our combination of building insight and the Optergy platform makes us the perfect solution. Optergy software streamlines building processes, delivers live reports, generates higher energy savings, and improves building returns. With proven technology, a vast array of services and expert guidance and training, Optergy helps thousands of building owners around the world transform their energy usage into energy savings. Contact Optergy: info@optergy.com Talk to us to discover the technology available for your building and energy management needs, so you can have more capacity to work strategically on building your business. Discover how Optergy can help transform your buildings: Australia Level 12, Pacific Highway North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia USA th Ave SE Issaquah, WA USA United Kingdom Unit 47, Basepoint Business Centre Metcalf Way, Crawley, RH11 7XX United Kingdom +44 (0)