Common system

Building automation controls a property’s heating, ventilation, and lighting — and at its best, all building systems. It has a significant impact on the property’s energy consumption, user comfort, and safety.

In a typical Fidelix system, field devices such as sensors and actuators collect information about the building’s conditions. This information is transmitted to sub-centres, where the control actions are carried out, and further on to the supervisory system or user interface, where the system is managed.

Why Does a Building Automation System Matter? 

The importance of building automation is also emphasized at the EU level. The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) guides the improvement of buildings’ energy efficiency, indoor conditions, and the intelligent management of technical building systems. This makes building automation systems an increasingly important part of energy-efficient, functional properties that are ready for future requirements.

In addition to meeting statutory minimum requirements, a building automation system can be used to optimize a property’s energy consumption, user comfort, and lifecycle. The longer spare parts remain available for the system, and the more flexibly it can be serviced and upgraded, the more cost-effective and environmentally friendly a solution it becomes in the long term.

When designing a system, attention should be focused not only on the technology itself, but also on its functionality and usability. Differences arise especially in how cost-effectively and easily the system can be used, maintained, and developed.

A Tool for Energy Savings and User Comfort 

Smart building automation collects real-time data on temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels and uses it to optimize the property’s indoor conditions. In Finland’s varying weather conditions, the system can find a balance where users remain comfortable and the building stays in good condition throughout the year. 

An intelligent building automation system can: 

• monitor temperature room by room and automatically adjust heating or cooling 

• control heating, ventilation, and lighting based on space usage and people’s movement 

• utilize weather forecasts and adjust conditions proactively 

• provide real-time information on energy consumption and peak loads 

• detect deviations and fault situations and notify maintenance