Smart Wireless HVAC Zoning System
Overview
A leading US-based HVAC zoning damper and system manufacturer wanted to upgrade their wired HVAC zoning system to a smart wireless solution with remote access capabilities. ACL Digital developed an AWS cloud-based web portal, integrated with Zigbee connectivity and the CENTAURI 200 gateway platform.
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Challenges
Transitioning products hassle-free through a single vendor
Upgrading the legacy wired HVAC zoning system to a smart wireless system
Lack of remote access for complete HVAC system management
Solution
- Development of AWS cloud-based web portal to monitor & manage HVAC system remotely
- Enabled Zigbee connectivity to legacy HVAC zoning system components and leveraged CENTAURI 200 as gateway
- NXP JN5179 based custom hardware design to control damper, HVAC & user control panel
- Customized AWS certified CENTAURI 200 gateway for client to integrate wireless HVAC control modules & Thermostat
- Android & iOS mobile application support to monitor & control the HVAC system by end user & system integrators
- 1K unit manufacturing for gateway and custom hardware for client
- FCC, UL compliance testing for the hardware designed for the solution
Outcomes
- Reduced installation & maintenance cost by 20% with managed HVAC zoning system
- Improved user experience with remote access through mobile app
- Enabled intelligent business decisions with cloud-based data processing
