Property managers of multi-unit residential buildings have many day to day challenges and would prefer to reduce energy costs without complicated
boiler/chiller/whole building automation retrofits. Major retrofits are expensive and are more often necessary through real term maturity.
Simple non intrusive solutions such as adding VFD drives, indoor/outdoor boiler controls and in-suite occupancy-based controls are more
suitable midterm retrofits. These cost effective midterm retrofits should produce a 2 to 3 year payback (30-50% ROI). When financed over
a 24-36 month period, midterm retrofit initiatives can be cash-flow positive from the onset.
Automatic occupancy sensor systems that can be easily retrofitted to in-suite heat pumps, fan coil systems, incremental through the wall units,
baseboard electric and thermostatically controlled hot water heating systems have become very popular with owners and managers.
Ideally, these systems set back thermostats when no one is home and provide a variety of other operating features such as high limits on heating
and low limits on cooling.
Significant energy savings are achieved by reducing the runtime of the equipment which in turn leads to extended equipment life and
fewer replacements.
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The Intuitous Solution
In most cases, property managers have chosen our wireless suite of products to ensure minimal impact to the
interior decor of their buildings, cost effective installation and minimal disruption for their tenants.
A typical deployment in a condominium or apartment includes an Intuitous controller mounted inside the PTAC
or fan-coil unit
and a ceiling mounted occupancy sensor centrally located in the main living area and in each bedroom.
The existing thermostat and control systems remain unchanged and there
are no wires run within the suite. Typical installation time is 30 minutes or less.
Typical Solution Features:
- Temperature-based heating set back
- Temperature-based cooling set up
- Heating and cooling limits
- Long term set back
Optional Features:
- Intelligent night setback
- Patio door limits
- Lighting control
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For more information about Intuitous solutions for Apartments, Condos and residence buildings, please email us at:
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Typical 1-Bedroom Suite
2 Wireless occupancy sensors (ceiling)
1 Wireless door sensor (Optional)
1 HVAC Controller (PTAC mounted)
