The upgrade of the Building Management System of the school.

SOLUTION

• Siemens Desigo series system
• Siemens Desigo CC V3.0 management system
• Siemens PX Automation stations

RESULTS

Completion of the project within 30 days of the assignment. Reduction of energy consumption and maintenance costs. Better control and safety.

One of the biggest challenges for modern schools is to ensure the comfort and safety of the building’s premises, combined with the amount of the initial investment and the cost of operating and maintaining the facility.

The German School of Thessaloniki has been investing in Building Automation since 1996. In 2017, it has undergone a total upgrade for increased safety and comfort, as well as reduced energy and maintenance costs.

The new facilities concerned a modern building with significant innovations and amenities for its users. There were two BMS management systems that had a lifespan of over 12 years. In recent years, AS Hellas supported the two systems that co-existed in the building. The first system, which was installed from the outset, was Landis & Gyr. The second system, which replaced part of the first 10 years ago, was from the company Saia Burgess. The two systems did not interact and performed autonomous functions. This was a significant drawback in the operation of the building, particularly in the operation of the production, distribution, and consumption of heating. In 2017, it was deemed necessary to replace the two old Building Management Systems with the aim of reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs but also increasing levels of safety, comfort, and control.

AS Automation System Hellas completed the installation of the Building Management System of the German School of Thessaloniki (DST) within just 30 days of the assignment of the project, in time for the beginning of the new school year.

The German School of Thessaloniki is a lively and integral part of the city, having 130 years of active participation in the educational, cultural and social events of Thessaloniki.

In the summer of 2017, AS Hellas undertook to replace the two systems with a new Building Management System. The solution was based on the complete dismantling of the Saia system and the partial dismantling of the Landis & Gyr system.

The operation of the Saia system has been fully covered with a modular automation station and with the appropriate modules for managing physical signals. The Landis & Gyr system retained the physical signal modules and replaced the old controllers with 3 new modular automation stations. This option provided the advantage of a quick transition as well as a reduced cost of materials.