Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™
Historically, a Building Automation System (BAS) adds monitoring and control features to heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems. Today, some BASs can also integrate with other building systems such as lighting, blinds, security, fire, etc. These BASs can be used to save energy by allowing users to monitor system parameters, identify faults, and implement schedules/programs.
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Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™
The Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Building Automation System solution consists of the WorkStation Building Operation control software and a range of building controllers, general controllers and application specific controllers. This programable system integrates with HVAC and other building systems using a combination of open communication protocols and proprietary protocols.
Hub Highlights:
- BACnet (IP & MS/TP), Modbus (TCP & RTU), LonWorks FTT-10 communication options between AS-P/B building controllers and lower level controllers
- RESTful Application Programming Interface (API)
- Cyber security add-ons include encryption for small to larger enterprises with Ecostruxture Security Expert
- I/O ports built-in-to AS-B EcoStruxure building controller with optional I/O expansion modules
- Manufacturer direct procurement, installation, commissioning, training, checkout and service contract
Last Edited on: 05/31/23
| Product Name | EcoStruxure™ |
| Communication protocols - from building controller to other controllers | BACnet (IP & MS/TP), Modbus (TCP & RTU), LonWorks FTT-10, EWS, Generic WebService consume, ZigBee (requires adapter) |
| Software - steps for system setup |
1) License Administrator - software license setup, 2) Device Administrator Building Operation 3.2 - configuring controllers, 3) Graphics Editor - for user interface viewing and programming, 4) WorkStation - programming system and controllers, 5) Other optional software includes Menta Editor |
| Programming options | Programmable and/or built-in application specific programs |
| Software licensing and software agreement (SMA) | Initial cost for each computer (workstation), AS-P building controller, server, energy management software. Cost for optional annual software updates. |
| Software licensing structure | Initial cost based on the number of controllers for the workstation, AS-P building controller(s), server and energy management software. |
| User interface style | Graphical programming with graphical dashboards available |
| User interface connection options | Central PC, computer on network, web interface and phone application (EcoStruxure Engage Mobile App for room control and Building Commissioning Mobile App for RP series controllers) |
| Dashboards | Yes |
| Remote access | Yes, optional |
| Different user permissions | Yes |
| Cyber security features | User passwords, auto log-off, and encryption for small to larger enterprises with EcoStruxture Security Expert |
| Building controller built-in I/O terminals (connection locations) | None with AS-P, but AS-B has 20 Universal Input/Output terminals (UI/UO) and 8 Digital Output (DO) where 4 are Form A and 4 are Triac |
| Building controller maximum expansion modules or I/O modules that add multiple terminals (connection locations) | (29) I/O modules for AS-P controller |
| Installation approach | Manufacturer direct or authorized integrators |
| Manufacturer training | Yes, online or in person instructor led courses for the specific user needs. |
| Service contract | Yes, optional through manufacturer or system integrator |
| System application | New construction & retrofit |
| Monitoring and trending | Yes |
| Report output type | CSV, XML, XLSX |
| Export point data and trends (SQL) | Yes, with Timescale DB Option - SpaceLogic add-on |
| Setpoint recording | Yes |
| Alarm/fault detection | Yes |
| Wireless capabilities | Yes, ZigBee for adapter for RP series expansion modules |
| Manufacturer advertised variable air volume (VAV) controller with integrated actuator | Yes, MPV |
| Manufacturer advertised thermostats | Yes |
| Manufacturer advertised blinds controller | Yes, RP-C Advanced |
| Manufacturer advertised display monitor device | Yes |
| Manufacturer integrated application programming interface (API) | Yes, RESTful API |
| Manufacturer integrated automated demand response (ADR) | No |
| Warranty (yrs.) | Either 1 year from the commissioning date or 1.5 years the shipment date |
Last Edited on: 09/27/23
| Date of Test | 02/11/22 - 11/17/22 |
| Model | AS-P, TB-ASP-W1, PS-24V, TB-PS-W1, UI-8/DO-FC-4-H, TB-I/O-W1, UI-8/AO-4-H, MP-C-36A, RP-C-12C-F-24V, MPV-9-A, SXWSCDPSELXX, SXWBTHCXSXX |
| Sample Size | 1 |
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Average (and maximum) power consumption of a BAS when controlling building HVAC loads per square foot (mW/sf) of California building space
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2.27 (16.2) |
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Average (and maximum) power consumption of a BAS when not controlling building HVAC loads (standby mode) per square foot (mW/sf) of California building space
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1.52 (9.76) |
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Average (and maximum) energy consumption per square foot per year (Wh/sf/yr) of California building space for a BAS
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27.7 (194) |
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Power failure recovery after 10 seconds (Yes or No)
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Yes |
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Power failure recovery after 112 minutes (Yes or No)
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Yes |
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Average time (and maximum time) in seconds (s) for the software to update the temperature setpoint as a result of the user manually overriding values via the software
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TBD |
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Average time (and maximum time) in seconds (s) for the software to update the temperature setpoint as a result of the user manually overriding values via the thermostat
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TBD |
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Average time (and maximum time) in seconds (s) for the software to update the temperature setpoint as a result of the user manually overriding values via a scheduled setpoint change
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TBD |