North Building Technologies

What is a Small Building System?

Traditionally, due to cost, automation systems have been used in larger buildings. Small buildings, such as small shops, Telecoms cabins, and houses, have had to go without systems and their benefits.

The introduction of ZIP changes all that. Cost-efficient control of HVAC, lighting, access and security using a single small building system, coupled with Commander's web server, coupled with WiFi technology allows users to manage the system using an existing PC, Laptop, even an iPhone or PDA! This increases the ease of use and reduces cost all at once.

The portability of the Obsys 2.0 control platform means that end users could choose to run the entire system on existing PC or server hardware, reducing costs even further. By carefully matching low cost control with fixed function IO devices from the ZiP range, a reliable and cost effective energy and comfort management system can be built

Fixed function Zip modules

Using our fixed function Zip modules increases reliability and reduces costs. We have modules that will control a domestic boiler over 2 zones, provide Security on 4 monitored PIR inputs - with an output for a sounder, a door access controller with Wiegand inputs and life safety protection and many others, can all be combined on a single network to offer a fully integrated control system that is scalable right down to the smallest of buildings without becoming cost prohibitive.

Open an illustrated example of a small building system.

Remote Building monitoring | Integrated Building Management System

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