We are delighted to unveil our latest innovation in energy management and building control technology:

the all-new ControlSensor.

Building on the remarkable success of our previous control unit, which regularly returns a 50% reduction in heating loads, ControlSensor takes energy-saving capabilities to new levels, introducing features that redefine the relationship between building operators and room occupants.

ControlSensor retains all the proven energy-saving functionalities that has made the Irus ecosystem the market leader. Intelligent temperature control, adaptive occupancy sensing, and optimised heating management continue to ensure maximum visibility across a wide range of multi-occupancy environments. Finely tuning energy use to actual occupancy patterns, the ControlSensor helps organisations significantly reduce their carbon footprint while cutting utility costs.

However, what sets the ControlSensor apart is its revolutionary direct-to-room communication capability. For the first time bespoke Messages can be sent directly to individual rooms. Whether it’s a reminder about upcoming maintenance, fire drill notifications, or important operational updates, these messages ensure that occupants remain informed. This feature not only enhances safety and compliance but also streamlines building operations, reducing downtime and minimising disruption.

ControlSensor also introduces an intelligent behavioural change system through automated Nudges, designed to gently encourage occupants to make more sustainable choices in their daily routines. The system may suggest shorter shower durations, recommend seasonal clothing to lower heating demand, highlight energy used this week compared with last, or prompt users to adjust room temperatures to more energy-efficient levels. By influencing occupant behaviour in a non-intrusive and supportive manner, Nudges help foster a culture of sustainability, leading to even greater energy savings.

The integration of Nudges is powered by sophisticated algorithms that analyse real-time usage patterns and environmental data. The system’s suggestions are based on specific room conditions, occupancy levels, and historical use patterns, ensuring each message is relevant, timely, and actionable. Over time, these micro-interventions lead to substantial changes in behaviour, significantly increasing energy-savings potential.

The Irus ecosystem is suitable for both new and retrofit projects, ensuring facilities of all types can benefit from its advanced features without costly overhauls. Space heating, water heating, leak detection, kitchen safety, utility metering, and water wastage are all monitored and controlled from the central dedicated portal.

ControlSensor’s user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it accessible for both facility managers and end-users, ensuring widespread adoption and ease of use.

Prefect Controls Ltd has long been committed to pushing the boundaries of energy management technology, and the ControlSensor exemplifies this dedication. By combining advanced energy-saving features with direct communication and behavioural change tools, the Irus ecosystem represents a holistic approach to building efficiency. It empowers building operators not only to manage energy consumption more effectively, but also to engage occupants in the sustainability journey.

Data fed back to the portal is analysed by bespoke software tools. ‘Optimiser’ identifies faults, high consumption, unoccupied rooms or non-standard profile use, then recommends actions to optimise efficiency. ‘Investigator’ provides the means to drill down from site to individual rooms in search of issues such as supplementary heaters, kitchen safety alarms, system communication failures etc. ‘Reporter’ gives operators the ability to make sense of their building services performance by generating reports on a variety of datapoints from block to floor, to flat, to room level – over adjustable time frames.

In a world increasingly focused on environmental responsibility and operational efficiency, the ControlSensor arrives as a timely and transformative solution to meet ambitious sustainability goals and reduce operational costs. With its blend of proven technology and innovative features ControlSensor is an essential component in the future of intelligent building management by providing control, visibility and intelligence.