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Powerhouse Dynamics Open Kitchen
Open Kitchen uses IoT to reduce costs, enhance operational efficiencies and deliver additional benefits to portfolios of commercial facilities.
Hub Highlights:
Equipment and energy management for retail chains, health clinics, and other commercial facilities.
Able to connect, analyze, and control equipment to reduce energy and maintenance expenses with intuitive online and mobile interfaces.
Ensures consistent and efficient schedules for HVAC and other equipment.
Last Edited on: 10/25/2023
Software Location
Cloud-based
Software Configuration
Vendor
Data sources
IoT sensors
Communications Protocols
IP-based
Software Maintenance Model
Updates and maintenance included
Intended Users
Site staff, FDD vendor
Data Ownership
End-customer
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Yes
Supervisory Control
No
Prioritization of Faults
Yes
Assessment of Fault Impacts
Energy and cost impacts
Interval Meter Data Analytics
Yes
Due to the nature of fault detection and diagnostic systems (highly customizable/key performance indicators dependent on building characteristics), the evaluation team did not conduct lab-based performance evaluations. The "test procedures" document below explains the data that were collected and results can be found in the technical specs and user experience sections.
Last Edited on: February 21, 2025
Usability and performance
How does the product impact energy efficiency?
Focusing specifically on kitchen equipment energy efficiency, this products provides insights for food service operations. It can monitor and analyze the energy consumption of various kitchen appliances, identify inefficient equipment, and suggest operational changes to reduce energy waste.
Installation
What is the typical installation time for the product?
Can usually be set up within 3-5 days, due to its focused approach on kitchen equipment and pre-configured settings for common appliances. While the installation is fast, it still includes thorough integration with existing kitchen systems and energy meters.
Maintenance
What self-maintenance and configuration options does the product offer to users?
Provides limited self-maintenance features, focused on basic report generation and alert settings. While users can create simple custom reports and adjust notification thresholds, more significant changes to the system's configuration or analysis methods typically require vendor assistance. This approach ensures system reliability but may limit customization options for some users.
