Beyond Building Monitoring

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Connect Box – Beyond Building Monitoring

Siemens Connect Box is your connectivity champion. Designed to go beyond just building monitoring, it collects, connects and distributes data insights across every level of your building – Improving energy efficiency, building comfort and reducing costs in existing buildings has never been easier.

The Connect Box is a simple, universal, and open IoT solution to connect and monitor your building. Get started in just a day thanks to plug & play installation as well as a simple configuration and intuitive UI.

At a Glance

Connect Box is a smart connectivity solution designed for managing small to mid-sized buildings. It simplifies building operations through IoT technology, seamlessly integrating with existing building automation systems.

Suitable for both retrofit and new projects, Connect Box addresses a wide range of building needs and use cases.

Energy efficiency
Operating cost reduction
Building monitoring and operations
Appliances monitoring
Occupant comfort

Fit-for-purpose and versatile

Connect Box’s mission is to connect buildings by simplifying IoT & BMS integration. Siemens created a plug-and-play gateway that is compatible with 11 communication protocols, versatile, interoperable and easy to deploy.

Connect Box simultaneously connects energy meters, HVAC plants, sensors, boiler, controller and BMS from existing and new devices and sends it to the cloud, a BMS system or your own application in a few easy steps.

From measuring to mastering

Features

Plug-and-play installation
Ready to connect with library of over 800 field devices from 150 manufacturers
Smart converter for 11 communication protocols (standard, proprietary, wired and wireless)
Intuitive desktop & smart phone UI dashboard
Over-the-air updates
Remote engineering, trend graphical view, alarms notification
4G SIM card & data plan for secure and configurable network access
API management and documentation
M-Bus scan support

Benefits for Building Owners

Monitor and operate your building and its assets flexibly and cost-effectively from anywhere, anytime.

Gain real-time visibility into your buildings’ operations, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Easily manage retrofits and future expansions with a system designed to adapt to your evolving needs.
Enjoy peace of mind with advanced cybersecurity features that protect your valuable data.

Benefits for Installers

Provide top-quality installation with confidence and ease, enabling valuable insights for your customers.

Benefit from smooth set-up process, with installation and connection completed in less than a day.
Simplify daily tasks thanks to an intuitive dashboard, easy configuration and real-time monitoring.
Deliver unparalleled flexibility and customers’ satisfaction thanks to a wide-ranging compatibility (over 800 devices from 150 manufacturers).

Benefits for Service Providers

Overcome resource limitations, simplify workflows, and reduce integration risks while delivering superior service.

Benefit from a seamless integration with existing BMS, automation systems and cloud platforms.
Easily adapt to your diverse customers’ requirements as Connect Box supports a vast range of building types and sizes.
Ensure optimised energy usage and compliance.

Why Connect Box?

Built on the principles of flexibility, efficiency, and future-proofing – Connect Box is designed to seamlessly integrate with a customer driven database of hundreds of pre-decoded devices, sourced from a rich ecosystem of over 150 manufacturers. It also supports 11 communication protocols, thus attesting to its openness and versatility.