Hospitality & Hotels
Wireless HVAC Control & Energy Management for Guest Comfort
Link485 enables smart energy management in hotels with wireless Modbus connectivity for room-by-room HVAC control, real-time monitoring, and automated energy savings during unoccupied periods - all without disruptive rewiring.
Challenges in Hospitality & Hotels
Energy Waste in Unoccupied Rooms
HVAC systems running at full capacity in vacant rooms waste 30-40% of energy costs. Manual controls are inefficient and unreliable.
Disruptive Rewiring
Traditional wired automation requires invasive installation that disrupts guest experience and requires room downtime.
Multi-Floor Coverage
Hotels need connectivity across multiple floors, hundreds of rooms, and remote equipment like chillers and boilers.
Energy Reporting
Lack of real-time monitoring makes it impossible to optimize energy usage or prove ROI on sustainability initiatives.
Link485 Solutions for Hospitality
Guest Room HVAC Automation
Wireless Modbus connectivity to room thermostats and fan coil units enables:
- Automatic setback when room is unoccupied (occupancy sensor integration)
- Pre-cooling/heating before guest check-in
- Remote override from BMS or mobile app
- Real-time temperature monitoring across all rooms
- Zero disruption - install while guests are checked in
Central Plant Monitoring
Connect chillers, boilers, and energy meters from basement equipment rooms:
- Wireless LoRa eliminates expensive vertical cable runs
- Monitor chiller efficiency, flow rates, and energy consumption
- Integration with Link485 Cloud for centralized dashboard
- Alerts for equipment faults or abnormal conditions
- Historical logging for maintenance optimization
Sub-Metering & Energy Reporting
Individual energy metering for restaurants, banquet halls, laundry, and other facilities:
- Accurate cost allocation for leased spaces
- Track energy consumption by department
- Automated monthly reports for tenants/management
- Prove ROI on sustainability investments
- Wireless installation - no trenching or conduit required
5-Star Hotel Achieves 38% Energy Reduction
Challenge
300-room luxury hotel was wasting significant energy on vacant rooms. Wired BMS integration would cost $2M+ and require extensive guest disruption.
Solution
Deployed Link485 Zero units to wirelessly connect 300 room thermostats to BMS. Integrated occupancy sensors for automatic setback. Installed in 3 days with zero guest complaints.
Results
- 38% reduction in HVAC energy costs ($180K annual savings)
- Payback period: 9 months
- Improved guest satisfaction scores (better temperature control)
- Real-time monitoring enabled predictive maintenance
Recommended Products for Hospitality
Link485 Zero
Perfect for room-to-room HVAC connectivity and equipment rooms to BMS. 2+ km range covers large properties.
Learn MoreLink485 Air
Ideal for hotels with strong Wi-Fi infrastructure. Easy integration with cloud platforms via MQTT.
Learn MoreLink485 Cloud
Centralized energy monitoring dashboard for multi-property hotel groups. White-label options available.
Learn MoreReduce Energy Costs Without Disrupting Guests
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