A private school in Dubai cools its classrooms with standalone package AC units and had no BMS, so staff switched units on and off by hand. MachineSens IoT installed wireless AC control with ThermoSense thermostats, an NRF gateway, AirBMS software and wireless energy meters. The school recorded a 10 to 15% energy saving.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Client | Private school, Dubai |
| Location | Dubai, UAE |
| Sector | K-12 education |
| Devices | ThermoSense wireless thermostats, wireless energy meters |
| Network | NRF gateway |
| Platform | AirBMS |
| Outcome | 10 to 15% energy saving recorded |
Results at a glance
- 10 to 15% energy saving recorded
- Manual AC switching replaced by schedules
- Classroom temperature and humidity visible in real time
- No cabling and no wired BMS needed
1. Client
The client is a private school in Dubai. Standalone package AC units cool its classrooms in an existing building.
2. Challenge
- No BMS, so no view of classroom temperature or humidity.
- Problems surfaced only after students or staff complained.
- Security staff switched every AC unit on each morning and off after school.
- No energy monitoring, which made costs hard to control.
- A wired BMS was too costly for the existing building.
3. Solution
- Devices: ThermoSense wireless thermostats in classrooms and wireless energy meters on the AC units.
- Network: an NRF wireless gateway links the thermostats to the platform.
- Platform: AirBMS gives the operations team central monitoring, remote control and scheduled on and off times, plus energy analytics from the meters.
4. Deployment
The system is wireless, so no cabling or structural work was needed and school activity continued. More thermostats and meters can be added later.
5. What results did wireless AC control deliver?
- A private school in Dubai recorded a 10 to 15% energy saving after MachineSens IoT installed wireless thermostats and AirBMS.
- AC units start before school and stop afterwards without manual work.
- Operations see classroom conditions and fix issues before complaints.
- Energy meters show how each AC unit is used.
Products used
- Climate control devices
- Gateways
- Energy meters
- BuildOT One modules: AirBMS, Energy and Utilities
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Frequently asked questions
Can a school control HVAC without a BMS?
Yes. Wireless thermostats and an NRF gateway let AirBMS monitor and schedule package AC units without a wired BMS.
What energy saving did the school record?
A private school in Dubai recorded a 10 to 15% energy saving after replacing manual AC switching with wireless control and AirBMS scheduling.
Did installation disrupt classes?
No. No cabling or structural changes were needed, and school activities continued.
