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Melbourne Quarter Headend Upgrade
Office building in Melbourne
Applications Used
Lighting
Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
Security and Safety
Operation and Visualisation
Energy Management/Smart Metering
Other
Automation and Remote Access
Blind and Shutter Control
Project Details
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Category | Office building |
| Project Type | Commercial |
| Year of Completion | 2025 |
| Project Size | 5.000+ |
| Number of KNX Devices Used | 1 – 25 |
| KNX Transmission Media | Twisted pair |
| Man Hours | 1 – 100 |
| Man Power | 1 – 5 |
Featured in this project
Detailed Description
Energy Efficiency
The usage of automated functions already save energy in every installation. Especially the usage of KNX has a lot of potential for further energy savings, which can contribute to a better environmental footprint. Be extending KNX to more functions and applications, energy savings of up to 60% can be realised. Thanks to the flexibility of KNX, these functions can easily be implemented in this installation
Innovation
Smart homes and buildings are always an upgrade in comparison to a conventional installation. Not only automated functions and a higher level of comfort contribute to a higher living standard, but also the possibility to be ready for coming innovations. Thanks to the usage of KNX, the door has been opened to integrate new innovative solutions, using the worldwide STANDARD for home and building control.
Applications Used
- Lighting - Switching, Dimming, Light Scenes, Timed Control, Automatic Occupancy Detection, Constant Light Control, Lighting Colour Control
- Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
- Security and Safety
- Operation and Visualisation - Switches / Push Buttons, PC Visualisation, Web Servers, Touch Panels & Display Panels
- Energy Management/Smart Metering
- Other
- Automation and Remote Access - Timed Functions, Logical Functions, System Supervision, Internet Access, Remote Programming
- Blind and Shutter Control
Customers Description
The site previously relied on SCADA software running on a Windows PC, which often caused building control failures due to updates, restarts, and system instability. The goal was to eliminate the dependency on a Windows machine while giving the facilities team a reliable, powerful, and easy-to-use interface. The Logic Machine was selected as the solution, providing a stable hardware platform with a browser-based interface accessible from any device. Digby Brock led the project, analysing the existing system, redesigning the interface, and ensuring seamless integration with the building’s controls. The result is a far more dependable and efficient system, free from the interruptions that previously affected operations.
Contact Information
| Company Name | Westwoods Automation |
| Company Email | automation@westwoods.net.au |
| Company Website | https://www.westwoods-automation.com/ |
| Contact Name | Brett Wabbis |
| Contact Function | System Integrator |
