Alto CERO - Chiller Plant Solutions for Building
Energy Saving
of carbon footprint reduction
Reduction in downtime & unplanned maintenance
Improvement in decision-making efficiency
How it works
CERO Box
Alto's clients simply require the installation of the Alto CERO box, which contains all the essential software and devices for the Alto CERO platform.
Alto OS
Alto CERO which incorporates Alto OS and Alto Niagara 4, designed to seamlessly integrate with any existing Building Automation System (BAS) or Chiller Plant Management System (CPMS) in your facility, employing an on-top strategy to avoid the need for replacement of the old system.
Alto N4
Alto N4 and Alto OS lay an essential groundwork for the Alto application layers, where data is leveraged to generate value and drive innovation.
Empowering Seamless Integration & Interoperability
Alto CERO offers an interface that facilitates communication with hardware from any brand via the widely recognized Niagara 4 platform. This ensures a smooth and dependable link between Alto CERO and any terminal equipment or sensors. All collected data will be displayed on a local Workstation for monitoring and controls and simultaneously transmitted to the cloud stack over the internet.
Infrastructure with Tridium Niagara
As a Tridium partner in Thailand, we leverage Niagara 4 robust capabilities. Niagara 4, renowned globally and utilized in millions of buildings for chiller plant management and building automation, forms the core of our systems. Our infrastructure is designed on top of N4, ensuring data reliability, enhanced security, and seamless integration and scalability of systems.
Chiller Plant Solutions
Ultimate Chiller Plant Analytics
Leverage IoT Data
Harness the power of IoT data collection to gain insights into your chiller plant's performance.
Data Preprocessing
Our advanced preprocessing techniques ensure clear and insightful engineering plots and graphics.
Visualization Mastery
Understand your building load profile and individual equipment performance effortlessly.
Operational Excellence
Enhance operational efficiency by identifying cost-saving opportunities and uncovering potential issues.
Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD)
Real-Time Optimization
Utilize real-time data and algorithms for prompt fault detection, reducing downtime and extending component lifespan.
Dynamic Contextualization
Unlike simple threshold systems, FDD considers environmental factors, offering a comprehensive understanding of issues.
Proactive Alerts
Sensors collect data on temperature and pressure, triggering alerts upon detecting anomalies for proactive maintenance.
Enhanced Efficiency
Optimize chiller plant upkeep to ensure sustained energy efficiency and minimal disruptions.
Chiller Plant Copilot
Intelligent Assistance
Benefit from an intelligent assistant guiding operators to optimize energy usage and resolve operational issues.
Actionable Recommendations
Receive practical recommendations for efficiency enhancement and effective troubleshooting.
Real-time Data Analysis
Blend real-time data analysis with expert insights for sustainable and efficient chiller plant management.
Cost-Effective Operations
Ensure smoother operations with actionable insights, fostering sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Chiller Plant Apps
Alto Chiller Plant Playback
Alto Chiller Plant Playback application employs a combination of data ontology and data stack to facilitate the review of all past activities and historical information. This approach enhances and advocates for transparency and clarity in data collection and data reporting.
It assists operators in pinpointing and recognizing any issues or errors that may have occurred in previous operational histories.
Alto Chiller Plant GPT
Alto Chiller Plant GPT integrates the state-of-the-art Large Language Model GPT-4, enhancing it with tailored knowledge about the specific building, including general details, operation history, maintenance data, and more.
With expert engineering knowledge, the state-of-the-art chiller plant GPT not only possesses extensive understanding of your chiller plant but also has the capability to provide recommendations and suggestions to chiller plant operators.
CERO Integration
What is Project Haystack?
Project Haystack is a pioneering initiative focused on standardizing semantic data models for internet-connected devices and equipment. It simplifies the way data is managed, interpreted, and utilized across various systems, ensuring a harmonious and efficient integration.
Empowering Seamless Integration and Interoperability
In an era where technological synergy is not just a luxury but a necessity, Project Haystack stands at the forefront of innovation. Our cutting-edge platform is designed to seamlessly integrate external applications, fostering an environment of effortless 'plug and play' for hardware systems in sync with our sophisticated software solutions.
Plug & Play Enabler for Hardware
Hardware Agnostic
Our software does not discriminate. It's built to support a wide array of hardware, allowing for a diverse ecosystem of devices to connect without hassle.
Easy Configuration
The complexities of hardware integration are things of the past. With Project Haystack, devices can be added, configured, and managed with minimal effort.
Case Study
Background
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Bangkok, a prominent mixed-use commercial building faced the challenge of optimizing its chiller plant operations. Seeking a comprehensive solution, they turned to Alto CERO to revolutionize their systems and set new benchmarks for efficiency and reliability.
Installation and Upgrade
The implementation journey began with a strategic installation of Alto CERO, ushering in a new era for the chiller plant. This involved a meticulous upgrade of the existing Chiller Plant Management System (CPMS), introducing cutting-edge local and cloud databases, and integrating a sophisticated data stack aligned with data ontology.
Various applications, including CMMS and automated monthly reporting, were seamlessly integrated to empower operators in their daily responsibilities.
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Adoption of Alto OS Multi-Agent Platform
The backbone of the transformation was the adoption of the Alto OS multi-agent platform, serving as the central nervous system for the entire system. This comprehensive platform covered every aspect, ranging from seamless data collection to application-driven functionalities.
Features such as Fault Detection and Diagnosis (FDD), data analysis, optimization, and a notification system were seamlessly integrated, providing operators with a holistic toolkit for efficient management.
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Continuous Data Streaming and Analytics
Alto CERO's prowess was demonstrated through the continuous streaming and gathering of tens of gigabytes of raw sensor and equipment data. Both local and cloud databases acted as repositories for this data, which was then meticulously preprocessed for advanced data analytics and visualization.
Plant operators gained valuable insights, ranging from analyzing load profiles and making yearly forecasts to assessing equipment performance and identifying faults. This real-time information proved crucial for maintaining optimal efficiency and ensuring the plant's smooth operation.
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Smart Capabilities - Alto GPT and Alto Playback
Beyond fundamental functionalities, Alto CERO showcased its intelligence through smart capabilities. Alto Playback enabled operators to retrieve and replay historical data and events, offering a deep dive into past operations to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Alto GPT, another smart feature, provided operators with essential engineering knowledge, augmenting their capabilities and supporting their daily tasks.
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Results and Impact
The implementation of Alto CERO transformed the commercial building's chiller plant operations, setting new standards for efficiency, reliability, and operator productivity. The combination of advanced technologies, seamless integration, and smart capabilities not only optimized daily operations but also laid the foundation for continuous improvement and sustainability.
