Panasonic, Schneider Electric simplify energy management

Panasonic Corporation, the worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions along with Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, has announced an integrated HVAC equipment and building management solution that brings new levels of HVAC control and energy efficiency to today´s commercial buildings. Both companies have developed a new interface wireless solution which enables direct serial communication between Schneider Electric´s building management system and room controllers with Panasonic´s variable refrigerant flow (VRF)-based HVAC systems via the ZigBee® wireless communication standard. This integration allows owners and managers to view all of their core building systems including HVAC equipment, lighting, security, power and electrical distribution anytime and anywhere via a single interface.