Each Intuitous Energy Conservation system is comprised of wired or wireless sensors and a controller hardwired
into the HVAC (Heating-Ventilating-Air-Conditioning) equipment and Lighting System (optional). A basic wireless system requires
one controller with an integrated temperature sensor and one wireless occupancy sensor. A basic wired system can be deployed with an
all-in-one device that includes the controller and sensors in a single ceiling mount enclosure. Dozens of sensors can be connected
to each controller to cover multi-room suites or large retail/commercial zones. Intuitous controllers can also connect to other building
systems, such as security panels and card access systems to derive occupancy.
The sensors update the controller with the following information:
- Is the suite/zone currently occupied or vacant?
- If the suite is vacant, how long has it been vacant?
- What is the current ambient temperature in the suite?
- Are the occupants of the suite sleeping?
- Has a balcony door been left open?
The controller stores this information in memory and invokes control over the HVAC and lighting equipment
based on a pre-determined conservation plan. The conservation plan is highly configurable through simple DIP switches
on the controller board. With all features enabled, the system offers the following conservation opportunities:
Conserve when the space is unnocupied
Intuitous uses wireless occupancy sensors and other innovative methods to detect human presence.
When a suite or zone is unoccupied, the system enters conservation mode.
The system constantly monitors the temperature ensuring an accurate setback.
When the occupant returns, the comfort temperature is quickly restored (and optionally, the lights come back on).
Save 15-30%
Eliminate excessive use
The Intuitous system provides limit controls so that maximum allowed heating and cooling temperatures can be set.
A suite that is over-heated to beyond 24C (75F) in the winter or cooled to below 21C (70F) in the summer will consume excessive energy and place unnecessary
wear on your HVAC equipment. Limit controls can be set to reduce this waste.
Save 5-10%
Reduce energy loss through balcony doors
Intuitous wireless door and window sensors detect when balcony doors and windows have been left open for prolonged periods.
Under these conditions, the HVAC equipment can be set to enter conservation mode or shut down entirely.
Save 5-10%
Reduce consumption at night
Night setback while the occupants are sleeping is a further opportunity to conserve energy.
This option is fully automated within the system and can be enabled to invoke moderate setbacks.
Save 4-8%
Lower equipment costs
The above conservation modes all lead to reduced runtime for your equipment. In addition to saving energy,
reduced runtimes will lead to longer equipment life and a reduction in maintenance and replacement costs.
Save 10-20%
Environmental benefits
A reduction in your HVAC energy costs will translate to a reduction in the overall carbon footprint
of your building and a significant reduction in your use of precious energy resources.
Priceless!
Please Note: The degree of energy saving that you will experience from the Intuitous system will vary depending
on the type of building, the age and type of HVAC equipment, building energy sources and the lifestyle of the building's occupants.
