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Solutions Anwendungen

KMG Clinics: Centralization and

Modernization of Building Automation Based

on BACnet/SC – A Project with Vision

KMG Kliniken: Zentralisierung und

Modernisierung der Gebäudeautomation auf

BACnet/SC Basis – Ein Projekt mit Weitblick

With the goal of establishing future-proof, Support from Top Management developed and translated into a structured
centrally controlled building automation, service specification – the basis for sustainable
KMG Clinics launched an extensive From the outset, the project was actively and trouble-free implementation.
digitization and modernization project in supported by the management of KMG Clinics
2020, which is expected to be completed – not least in order to achieve the ambitious Securely Networked with BACnet/SC
by 2026. company-wide climate targets. The consistent
Mit dem Ziel, eine zukunftssichere und zen- implementation of the central strategy, together From the outset, particular attention was paid to
tral gesteuerte Gebäudeautomation zu eta- with reliable project partners such as SI-Building IT security. The new communication structure
blieren, starteten die KMG Kliniken im Jahr Automation GmbH and EliteBuildingArchiTec is based on the BACnet/SC standard (BACnet
2020 ein umfangreiches Digitalisierungs- Germany GmbH, enabled a rapid return on Secure Connect), which enables secure data
und Modernisierungsprojekt, das voraus- investment and led to significant savings in transfer between the locations and the central
sichtlich bis 2026 abgeschlossen sein wird. energy consumption and a measurable reduction data center through TLS-based encrypted
in CO₂ emissions. communication.
The hospital group operates six hospitals and
several rehabilitation facilities in Germany, Holistic Approach for Maximum Efficiency Our BACnet/SC-enabled controllers played
including locations in Güstrow, Sonderhausen, a central role in this, ensuring both the
Plau am See, Luckenwalde, and Wittstock The project focused on a holistic system highest security requirements and maximum
(Dosse), which have already been successfully approach: Building automation was consistently performance. The system was supplemented by
modernized. networked with IT structures to achieve maximum proven BACnet/SC routers from Krefeld-based
efficiency and transparency. In the course of this, MBS GmbH – with the result that Güstrow is
Focus on Security of Supply outdated systems – some of which were over now considered the largest BACnet/SC-based
and Integration 30 years old – were replaced, central functions property in Germany.
were standardized, and new components were
A particular challenge was to modernize the implemented to enable predictive maintenance. Digital Access for Maximum
existing systems while the clinics remained Our modular product family proved to be a key Responsiveness
in operation – without compromising the tool for sustainable modernization, as it offers
essential functionality of critical infrastructure maximum compatibility and scalability for both Thanks to the early integration of the IT
such as fire alarm systems or safety-related retrofit projects and new installations. This department and technical facility management,
building management technology. Thanks to our enables the clinics to respond flexibly to future daily operations were also taken to a new level.
BACnet-based building management software requirements in the areas of energy efficiency Technical support is now more efficient than
enteliWEB, we were able to seamlessly integrate and regulatory compliance. ever: tablets with access to a secure WLAN
a wide variety of existing systems. technology network allow location-independent
Inventory as the Key to Success access to the building management system –
Our manufacturer-independent solution and thus significantly faster response times in
enables central monitoring and control of One of the biggest challenges was the detailed the event of a malfunction.
all systems, regardless of their origin. With recording and analysis of the existing systems.
our comprehensive platform and integrative Due to missing or outdated documentation, it System openness as a success factor
software functions, we were able to offer was essential to accurately record the actual
decisive advantages. The user-friendly interface conditions. Under the direction of the hospital With our system partner, SI Building Automation
and integrated energy management functions management and in close coordination with GmbH, KMG Clinics had an experienced partner
were particularly appreciated. the engineering firm EliteBuildingArchiTec at its side who can look back on a wide range
Germany GmbH and the construction of projects with a wide variety of manufacturers.
department, a comprehensive concept was As an independent system integrator, SI-Building

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