PECM Issue 43 2020 | Page 97

Especially, small and medium-sized businesses benefit from the easy-to-use software. They can easily identify potential savings or system errors, reduce energy costs and cut CO 2 emissions. All analyses can be shown in flexibly configurable dashboards or report templates and assigned to cost centers. Users are automatically notified by e-mail or text messages (SMS) of irregularities in energy consumption or unusual system behavior. The days of electricity flowing through cables unobserved are numbered In addition, integration in Desigo CC enables regression analyses. By comparing consumption data with information from presence detectors, for example, it can be determined if energy for lighting, heating or air conditioning is being used in temporarily unoccupied parts of the building. If electrical systems such as elevators or escalators consume an unusually large amount of electricity, this can be similarly compared with the maintenance intervals defined in the building management. If necessary, these must be shortened to avoid expensive repairs and breakdowns. REAL-TIME ENERGY DATA ANALYSIS VIA APP The new Sentron “powermind” app analyzes energy data directly in MindSphere, the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens. Users see a real-time overview of current energy consumption and trends over time – both for entire systems as well as individual electrical loads. The app is easy to use and requires no specific IT skills, allowing even inexperienced users to enter the world of digital energy management. For further information, please visit siemens.com Issue 43 PECM 97