Office Parks & Commercial Buildings
Smart Building Automation with Wireless Modbus Connectivity
Link485 enables wireless BMS connectivity for multi-tenant office buildings - sub-metering, HVAC control, occupancy automation, and energy optimization without costly cable installation.
Challenges in Commercial Buildings
Multi-Tenant Billing Complexity
Without accurate sub-metering per tenant, energy allocation is estimated and billing disputes are common.
Retrofitting Occupied Spaces
Installing wired BMS in operational offices disrupts tenants, requires weekend work, and extensive coordination.
Energy Waste in Common Areas
Lobbies, corridors, and parking run HVAC/lighting 24/7 without occupancy-based control, wasting 40%+ energy.
Fragmented Building Systems
HVAC, lighting, access control run independently without central coordination, missing optimization opportunities.
Wireless Modbus Solutions for Office Buildings
Multi-Tenant Energy Sub-Metering
Deploy wireless energy meters for accurate floor-by-floor or tenant-by-tenant consumption tracking. Eliminate billing disputes with real data and incentivize energy-conscious behavior.
Key Benefits:
- Accurate Billing: Real consumption data eliminates estimation and disputes
- Tenant Portal: Web/mobile access for tenants to view their usage
- Demand Management: Track peak demand per tenant for TOU billing
- ROI Tracking: Measure savings from efficiency initiatives per floor
Centralized HVAC & Lighting Control
Connect distributed VFDs, AHUs, and VAVs wirelessly to the BMS. Implement occupancy-based control for common areas and optimize setpoints based on real-time conditions.
Key Benefits:
- Occupancy Automation: Dim/off HVAC in vacant zones (parking, corridors)
- Scheduling: Automated weekend/holiday setback without manual intervention
- Rooftop Equipment: Monitor chillers and AHUs without cable runs to roof
- Alarm Integration: Instant alerts for equipment failures
Floor-by-Floor Energy Monitoring
Monitor energy consumption, temperature, and occupancy per floor. Identify inefficiencies, benchmark performance, and optimize operations based on data-driven insights.
Key Benefits:
- Benchmarking: Compare similar floors to identify anomalies
- Tenant Insights: Show tenants their usage vs building average
- Anomaly Detection: Automated alerts for unusual patterns (equipment left on)
- ESG Reporting: Accurate data for sustainability reporting
12-Floor Office Park Reduces Energy Costs by 28%
A 12-floor commercial office building in Bangalore deployed Link485 Air for wireless sub-metering and HVAC control across 45,000 sq ft, achieving significant savings without tenant disruption.
"Link485 Air was deployed over a weekend using existing WiFi. Tenants didn't notice installation, but they did notice lower electricity bills. The tenant portal resolved all billing disputes." — Facility Manager, Commercial Office Park
Recommended Products for Commercial Buildings
Link485 Air
WiFi Modbus Gateway
Perfect for office buildings with WiFi. Cloud dashboards for tenant portals and energy analytics.
- Uses existing WiFi network
- Cloud-based analytics
- Tenant self-service portal
- BMS integration
Link485 Zero
LoRa Modbus Bridge
For rooftop equipment and areas without WiFi coverage. Long-range connectivity up to 2km.
- 2+ km range
- Rooftop equipment monitoring
- No network infrastructure needed
- Zero configuration
Link485 4G
Cellular Modbus Gateway
For multi-property office portfolios. Centralized monitoring across all buildings.
- 4G/LTE connectivity
- Multi-site management
- Portfolio-wide dashboards
- Central monitoring
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