MachineSens IoT adds the data an existing BMS is missing, such as wireless metering, indoor air quality and equipment condition, without replacing the BMS. BuildOT One shares that data with the BMS over BACnet or MQTT, so operators keep the screens they know.
Why add IoT to a BMS you already have?
Most BMS installations cover the main plant, but not every meter, room or piece of equipment. Adding wired points later is expensive. Wireless sensors fill the gaps quickly, and the data flows back into the BMS so nothing has to be thrown away.
The benefits
A real example
At HCT, IAQ sensors across 11 campuses and 59 buildings share their data with the campus BMS over BACnet, so operators see it in the tools they already use. Read the HCT IAQ case study. At a beachfront hotel in Ajman, wireless meters came in at about 30% less than an RS485 retrofit. See the hotel case study.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to replace my BMS to use MachineSens?
No. BuildOT One can share data with an existing BMS over BACnet or MQTT, so the two work side by side.
Which protocols are supported?
BACnet, Modbus and MQTT are supported through gateways such as Pulse Convert+ and Convert+, and through the Data Integration module.
How much does wireless metering save on installation?
At a beachfront hotel in Ajman, wireless meters cost about 30% less than an RS485 retrofit.
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