Siemens subsidiary J2 Innovations has unveiled an entry-level, compact feature-rich building management software package that enables its OEM partners to deliver easy-to-install smart system for small to mid-sized buildings across multiple sites
 
J2 Innovations is the developer of Fin Framework, an easy-to-configure and use software platform for building automation and IoT applications. It has now launched the Fin MicroBMS building management software package. The entry-level simple-to-use plug-and-play system for efficient building management is said to have removed much of the complexity and cost found in many BMSs from building control specialists.
 
“The driving force behind the development if our first Fin MicroBMS had been the obvious lack of options in the market for managing smaller scale building environments,” said Jeremy Wolfe, vice president at J2 Innovations. “This isn’t a pared-down version that has compromised on functionality; the power of Fin Framework delivers a fully-featured versatile solution that is simple enough for installers [non-specialists] to configure and use yet offers high levels of automation and integration. Engineered properly, the best things do come in small packages.”
 
Users can monitor, control and visualise all the operational and energy assets such as HVAC, lighting and security systems inside a building or buildings across numerous sites to optimise the comfort levels, safety and energy efficiency. A dashboard flags the status or health as well as maintenance requirements of all the connected devices while trend monitoring and utility metering are reported by the system. Plug and play simplifies the installation of any preconfigured hardware.
 
Natively built for tags and support for the Project Haystack 4 open standard, Fin provides an intuitive user experience with intelligent data-management, analytics and simplified workflows. J2’s edge-to-cloud capability provides operators with a secure remote connection to the MicroBMS for accessing building data, servicing and upgrading the system.
 
“The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has boosted the energy performance of buildings across the EU and recent amendments have now made BACS mandatory for certain-sized buildings, ie in the small-medium and simple category,” said Chris Irwin, J2 vice president. “The Fin MicroBMS meets the requirement of providing more sophisticated automation to help save energy and money. In the future, all commercial buildings will be connected with intelligent controls. This shift towards smarter controls makes the Fin MicroBMS ideal for multi-site operators or electrical and mechanical contractors working on small retail premises, restaurants, local authorities, small offices and leisure sites.”
 
J2 Innovations is a software technology company based in California. It created the Fin Framework, an open framework for building automation and IoT applications.
 
Fin is a software framework for building automation and IoT applications. It provides features such as monitoring, control, alarming, scheduling, visualisation, reporting, integration and analytics. The Fin Framework is for OEMs, system integrators and end users.