Princess Noura University Successfully Implements BACnet Protocol
Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) July 31, 2013 -- The world’s largest women’s university, Princess Noura University in Saudi Arabia has become the latest BACnet Success Story. The three million square meter, thirty-two campus university utilized the BACnet protocol to integrate their HVAC systems in May 2011.
With over 30,000 BACnet controllers and a twenty-five month construction deadline, the site presented a unique challenge. The installation required 18,000 BACnet fan coil controllers from BACnet International Silver Member Neptronic, which were pre-configured to control four pipes of cooling and heating with a 3-speed fan. With so many controllers, one of the biggest challenges was to save time and reduce costs. Neptronic provided pre-configured controllers for the required applications and offered the solution of using RJ45 connectors on the thermostats and controllers, which saved time and reduced the cost of installation.
“BACnet International is focused on facilitating BACnet adoption,” states Andy McMillan, President of BACnet International. “The enormous task completed at Princess Noura University demonstrates how the BACnet protocol can be utilized to save costs and offer unique time saving solutions.”
BACnet International has nearly 60 Success Stories – case studies that feature successful implementation of BACnet. To read the full Story on Princess Noura University, please visit http://www.bacnetinternational.net/success/stories.php?sid=60. To see all BACnet Success Stories, please visit http://www.bacnetinternational.net/success/stories.php.
About BACnet International
BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities. The BACnet standard was developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and has been made publicly available so that manufacturers can create interoperable systems of products. BACnet International complements the work of the ASHRAE standards committee and BACnet-related interest groups around the world. BACnet International members include building owners, consulting engineers and facility managers, as well as companies involved in the design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of control equipment that uses BACnet for communication. For more information, please visit http://www.bacnetinternational.org.
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Natalie Nardone, CAE, CMP, BACnet International, http://www.bacnetinternational.org, 770-971-6003, [email protected]
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