Why CTC Building Solutions

Digital controls provide a much faster response time of electrical signals to compressed air, which allows the tenant to maintain measured comfort with even temperature and lighting levels. Pneumatic systems are less accurate because they use compressed air to control actuators.

DDC controls allows facilities personnel to remotely monitor and control HVAC status and set points. Remote access lets facility staff troubleshoot equipment remotely if there’s a problem. The problem will be solved before tenant is aware of the issue and the equipment does not need to be physically checked on. With pneumatics, if I piece of equipment fails, facility personnel will be unaware of the issue until decreased performance is noticed or tenant complains. Then an engineer will have to physically go to the site to repair the equipment.

With DDC controls, equipment can be monitored in a more optimized way through programmed sequences of operations. Sensors can monitor multiple conditions and change operation to increase energy savings. Some standard programmed sequences are optimum start/stop modes, economizer modes, and temperature reset schedules.

With DDC controls, engineers can tap into diagnostics from their central location through a digital interface. Depending on the building, contractors can attach digital points from standalone tenant equipment to the building automation system. Tenants will be able to monitor equipment 24/7 and be notified on any after hour issues that may arise.

With DDC controls, equipment will run less and more efficiently, which reduces wear-and-tear and keeps maintenance costs down. Building engineers can spend more time on the base building systems rather than equipment, which will allow the BAS to run more efficiently.