In today's world, where there are many factors beyond our control, such as weather and climate changes, human error, technical failures such as power outages, ventilation failure, faulty safety sensors. There is a need for clarity and certainty in most areas of personal and professional activities. Building Management Systems (BMS - Building Management System) come to your aid in the field of building management, which allow you to centrally monitor, control and optimize the operation of engineering systems.

BMS. Use of compact PR103 controllers in modern BMS

 

So what is a BMS?

BMS (Building Management System) is an intelligent, automated building management system that integrates and controls all of a facility's utility systems. It includes control of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, energy consumption, security and other critical functions.

The primary objective of a BMS is to optimize building performance by reducing operating costs, increasing energy efficiency, and providing a comfortable environment for users. Without an intelligent control system, a building is forced to “exist blind”, wasting energy, resources and ultimately profit. But with a BMS, it becomes efficient, reliable and resilient, like a healthy and well-functioning organism.

Did you know that over the 40-year lifecycle of a building, about 50% of all costs are attributed to building maintenance? Research by Building Management System Market by Software from Markets and Markets shows that facilities that have implemented a BMS system and use utility dispatch (shopping centers, office buildings and other large complexes) reduce maintenance costs by an average of 5-30% per year. And for some industrial buildings, where proper energy distribution is the most important condition for operation, the savings can be up to 50%! These include data centers, airports and hospitals.

According to the Building Automation Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030) report by Mordor Intelligence, the global building automation systems market size was valued at USD 201.08 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 332.01 billion by 2029, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.55% from 2024 to 2029. And it's not hard to calculate how much companies are potentially losing due to inefficient building management! These amounts could be as much as 100 billion US dollars. It becomes clear that BMS is only gaining momentum and now is the time to start working in this advanced field or implement BMS systems in your company. According to the same report, the average return on investment (ROI) from implementing integrated BMS systems in a building is 3-8 years, which is a very good indicator in our industry. BMS covers a wide range of building processes, Here are some examples of what the BMS controls:

  • Energy Management
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Lighting Control
  • Security & Access Control
  • Water Management
  • Occupant Comfort
  • Smoke Control and Fire Safety System

BMS makes a building smart and energy efficient, ensuring safety, comfort and reduced operating costs. The integration of all these systems into a single platform allows you to manage the facility in real time and prevent critical failures.

BMS. Use of compact PR103 controllers in modern BMS

Building Management System (BMS) is a multi-level structure that combines various devices and software solutions for centralized control of engineering systems. In general, its structure is similar to the classic enterprise automation system you are all familiar with, and it is. It also consists of three levels and uses the same devices as other systems. But in its essence BMS considers all these three levels as one system and there is no strict division between the levels, it focuses strictly on complex building management, not focusing on any one process or parameter. And also BMS systems include design and consulting services.

BMS. Use of compact PR103 controllers in modern BMS

Our company specializes in the Automation level of BMS, ensuring reliable communication between sensors, actuators and the central control system. And here we recommend using PR103 - controller with Ethernet, which is suitable for work with BMS. And also try our new service for remote monitoring and control of industrial devices - akYtec Cloud!

 

Why is PR103 our recommendation for BMS operation?

  • Availability of RS-485 for field level operation - easily integrates with various sensors and actuators via Modbus RTU protocol.
  • Ethernet for transmitting processed signals to a central controller - provides reliable communication to a controller further down in the system.
  • Support for all types of inputs and outputs (DI, FDI, DO, AI, AO) - the versatility of the PR103 allows a wide range of sensors and actuators to be connected without additional transducers.
BMS. Use of compact PR103 controllers in modern BMS

 

General advantages of a BMS system using PR103 and akYtec Cloud

By utilizing local controllers at each BMS node, our system offers a number of key benefits:

  • Resilience at every level - even in the event of a communication failure or main controller failure, the nodes continue to operate autonomously.
  • Reduced load on the central server - if the BMS system serves a large facility, the distributed structure reduces the computational load on the main controller, improving speed and stability.
  • Cloud integration - With akYtec Cloud, building management becomes even more convenient. This feature is especially useful for service companies that maintain buildings and manage multiple facilities. Now you can control all facilities remotely, respond quickly to problems and optimize maintenance costs.
  • System Expandability - If you need to expand your system, the PR103 can be easily connected to 2 PRM modules via the internal bus without any loss of performance. And the availability of 2xRS485 makes it possible to connect additional external modules.

Using PR103 and akYtec Cloud as part of a BMS allows you to increase the reliability and efficiency of building management, reduce operating costs and create a flexible, scalable system ready for any task.

Implementing a BMS can significantly improve the efficiency of building management, reducing operating costs and providing a comfortable environment for users. The use of local controllers, such as PR103, contributes to the flexibility and autonomy of the system, minimizing the risk of failures and reducing the load on the central controller. Additionally, integration with akYtec Cloud simplifies data monitoring and analysis. Thus, a complete BMS solution using PR103 and akYtec Cloud ensures reliability, energy efficiency and sustainability in building management.