Data

Can abnormal energy consumption be detected automatically?

Yes. When the necessary meters, sensors, and installations are connected to TIBA3, the system can continuously monitor consumption and operational data.

Fine-grained data logging

A typical TIBA3 installation can record a large number of measurement points, such as temperatures, meter readings, valve positions, power levels, alarm statuses, and air quality measurements.

By storing this data over a longer period, a detailed picture of the building’s operation is created.

Detection of anomalies

Current values can be compared with historical data, set limit values, operating hours, and expected performance.

This makes anomalies visible, such as:

• an air handling unit that continues to run outside of operating hours;
• unexpectedly high energy consumption;
• a room that is permanently heating or cooling;
• an installation that remains active for a long time without achieving the desired result.

Alarms and further analysis

TIBA3 can visualize such anomalies and, depending on the configuration, automatically generate a notification or alarm.

The logged data can then be used to analyze the cause and further optimize the control strategy.

Can I access my historical data without an external connection?

Access to historical data is managed via the server environment and is therefore not available without a server connection.

Live operation remains local

Live operation, control, and alarms continue to function entirely locally. The building management and monitoring systems proceed as normal.

History restored once the connection is re-established

As soon as the connection is restored, the history becomes available again. No accumulated data is lost in the meantime.

Can I compare buildings or periods with each other (benchmarking)?

Yes. Multiple buildings can be monitored on the same platform, and the history goes back 10 years.

Building with building, winter with winter

This allows you to easily compare building A with building B, or this winter with the previous one — normalized where necessary.

Basis for policy

Benchmarking makes it clear which buildings or periods are underperforming. This provides the basis for targeted investment in the sites where the greatest gains can be achieved.

Can I export the data or use it externally?

Yes. Through Fixsus Open Gate, the platform’s REST API, every variable and measurement series can be read by external software.

Integrate with your own tools

Consider energy platforms, BI tools, dashboards, or your organization’s data warehouse: they can draw directly from the building’s measurement data.

Open instead of locked in

The data is not locked in a manufacturer’s closed environment. What the building measures belongs to you and is fully accessible.

Can I monitor multiple buildings from a single environment?

Yes. TIBA3 can integrate multiple buildings or sites into one central monitoring environment.

Overview of all locations

Users can navigate between different buildings from a single environment, with access to the corresponding dashboards, floor plans, installations, alarms, and measurement data for each site.

Central comparison

Overarching dashboards can display data from multiple buildings side by side, for example:

• energy and water consumption;
• comfort performance;
• active alarms;
• fault frequency;
• operating hours;
• performance per square meter.

Permissions per building

Access can be configured per user and per location. For instance, a local administrator may only see their own building, while a central facility manager is granted access to all sites.

Local autonomy is maintained

Each building continues to function locally on its own central installation. The overarching environment is used for central monitoring and comparison, but it is not a necessary requirement for the daily control of the buildings.

Relevant for organizations with multiple branches

This approach is suitable for healthcare groups, government agencies, educational institutions, retail organizations, and companies with a distributed building portfolio.

Can I see what happened with an alarm after the fact?

Yes. TIBA3 tracks alarms, notifications, and interventions, so that the full history can be consulted afterwards.

Alarm history

For each notification, the following can be verified:

• when the alarm occurred;
• when it was acknowledged;
• how long it remained active;
• when the normal state was restored;
• which installation or room was involved.

Intervention log

Performed interventions can be recorded in a logbook. This ensures visibility of who intervened, which action was performed, and what the identified cause or solution was.

Analysis of recurring problems

By combining alarm history with trend data, it is possible to investigate what happened before, during, and after a malfunction. This helps to identify recurring errors, deviating settings, or wear and tear more quickly.

Traceable follow-up

The history supports structured collaboration between the building manager, technical department, Fixsus, and external maintenance parties. Everyone has access to the same information regarding the notification and its follow-up.

Reporting

The recorded data can be used for maintenance reports, evaluations of response times, and the monitoring of technical operational reliability.

Can the data be used for sustainability or monitoring obligations?

Yes. The logged consumption and performance data provide a reliable source for reporting.

Ready for your obligations

Energy accounting, BACS monitoring requirements, and sustainability reporting require reliable measurement data. The platform builds this data continuously and automatically.

Long history, per meter and technology

Because consumption is logged per meter and per technology with a long history, you can support every reporting request with actual figures.

Can TIBA3 be integrated with external software or platforms?

Yes. TIBA3 can exchange data with external software, dashboards, energy platforms, and other management systems.

Fixsus Open Gate

The integration can be facilitated through Fixsus Open Gate, a REST API that makes TIBA3 data available to other applications.

Read and write

External software can not only read measured values, alarms, statuses, and energy data, but can also write values, setpoints, or commands to TIBA3 within the defined permissions.

Possible applications

This enables the integration of facility management software, reservation systems, energy platforms, BI tools, dashboards, and data warehouses, among others.

Technical assessment

Each integration is subject to a technical assessment. This evaluation considers the available interface, the required data exchange, read and write permissions, cybersecurity, and the responsibilities of the respective systems.

Do I need to be able to report my energy consumption?

Increasingly, yes: energy accounting, monitoring obligations, and sustainability reporting require reliable measurement data.

Reliable measurement data as a foundation

The platform logs consumption per meter and per technology with an extensive history. This data forms a reliable basis for any type of reporting.

Reporting greatly simplified

Because the data is compiled continuously and automatically, you no longer need to gather information for reporting: it is readily available on the platform.

Do I remain the owner of my building data?

Yes. The data is not locked in a manufacturer’s closed cloud.

Your installation, your data

The data resides on your installation and is fully accessible via the open API. You decide who gets access to it and what it is used for.

Part of a broader philosophy

This fits into the philosophy of the open concept: your building, your system, your data — without dependency on a single supplier.

Does TIBA3 comply with EPBD and BACS/GACS requirements?

TIBA3 possesses the technical capabilities to implement the core functions of a BACS or GACS.

Technical capabilities

The system is capable of monitoring energy consumption and installation performance, recording and analyzing data, detecting anomalies, and centrally controlling various building technologies.

BACS and GACS

BACS stands for Building Automation and Control System. In the Netherlands, the term GACS is commonly used: gebouwautomatiserings- en controlesysteem. Both terms refer to systems for the automatic regulation, control, and optimization of technical building installations.

Project-specific compliance

Whether a specific building fully complies with BACS or GACS requirements depends not only on the software platform used. The existing measuring equipment, integrated technologies, programming, reporting, and applicable regulations are also decisive factors.

Fixsus can analyze existing installations, identify missing automation functions, and configure TIBA3 to meet the relevant technical requirements. A project-specific compliance assessment always remains necessary.

How are energy, gas, and water consumption measured and analyzed?

TIBA3 brings together consumption data from various technologies and meters into a single central environment.

Meter reading

Electricity, gas, heat, and water meters can be linked via open communication protocols, such as M-Bus or Modbus. Pulse outputs and other standard signals can also be read.

Dashboards and histories

The measured values are displayed in dashboards and graphs. This allows consumption to be monitored:

• per building;
• per floor or zone;
• per installation;
• per energy carrier;
• per day, month, or year.

Comparison and normalization

Consumption can be compared with previous periods, other buildings, or relevant parameters, such as outdoor temperature, occupancy, or surface area.

This makes it clear whether an increase can be explained by the use of the building or potentially indicates a technical problem.

Identifying anomalies faster

By analyzing consumption and technical operation together, anomalies such as these can become visible:

• night-time consumption that remains too high;
• installations that are active outside of operating hours;
• unexpected water consumption;
• simultaneous heating and cooling;
• an increase in consumption without a clear change in usage.

Basis for optimization and reporting

The collected data support technical optimizations, budget monitoring, sustainability reporting, and the verification of energy-saving measures.

How do I consult the historical data?

Directly in the TIBA3 interface: you select the measurement points and the period, and the graphs are displayed on the screen.

Customized graphs

Measurement points can be overlaid—for example, outdoor temperature, valve position, and room temperature together—to identify correlations.

Without separate tools

No separate software is required: the analysis is performed directly in the web interface, using the permissions of your own account.

How does data assist in energy management?

Consumption per meter and per technology makes standby consumption and deviations visible.

Deviations are immediately noticeable

An air handling unit operating at night, a boiler that continues to cycle, or consumption that fails to decrease after an adjustment: it all becomes visible in the trends.

Measuring is the foundation of saving

Without measurement data, energy management remains guesswork. With the platform’s granular logging, you know exactly where the consumption is located and what each measure yields.

How does data help in detecting malfunctions?

Trends show exactly when a problem started and how it behaves.

Every malfunction has a signature

A defective sensor produces a flat or jumping line, while an oscillating control loop creates a sawtooth pattern. The pattern in the data often points directly to the cause.

Diagnosis before dispatch

As a result, the diagnosis is often already made remotely before anyone goes on-site — ensuring the technician arrives at the site immediately with the correct part and the right knowledge.

How does the TIBA3 visualization work?

The TIBA3 visualization is entirely web-based and provides users with a clear overview of the building’s technical operations.

Dashboards and overviews

Users can work with dashboards for heating, cooling, electricity consumption, water consumption, alarms, and general building performance, among others.

From building to component

Floor plans and technical diagrams allow users to zoom in from an entire building or floor down to a single room, installation, valve, or measurement point.

Live values and historical data

The interface displays current measured values, statuses, and alarms. Where available, historical graphs and trend data can also be consulted to analyze the performance of installations.

Access via a web browser

The visualization is built in HTML5 and works in any modern web browser on PC, tablet, or smartphone. No separate software or mobile application is required.

Tailored to the user

The interface can be configured per project and user role. A daily user is provided with simple controls and clear overviews, while a technical manager can access more in-depth settings, synoptics, and control parameters.

How does TIBA3 prevent systems from heating and cooling simultaneously?

By integrating heating, cooling, ventilation, sun protection, and room measurements within a single central system, TIBA3 can coordinate the operation of these technologies.

Central control strategy

The same central logic determines when a room requires heating or cooling. This prevents different systems in the same zone from executing conflicting commands simultaneously.

Use of room data

TIBA3 takes several factors into account, including:

• room temperature;
• setpoints;
• occupancy;
• operating hours;
• window contacts;
• outdoor conditions;
• the current heating or cooling demand.

Demand-driven operation

When a room has no active requirement, heating and cooling are scaled back. The production systems are then controlled based on the collective demand from the rooms.

The precise operation depends on the installed systems and the chosen control strategy, but the principle remains that heating and cooling do not work against each other unnecessarily.

How granular is the logging and for how long is it stored?

Data is logged at 5-second intervals and is stored for 10 years.

Short-term and long-term insights

This allows you to reconstruct a malfunction from last week second by second, as well as analyze consumption trends over several years.

A multiple of conventional systems

A typical installation logs approximately 1,600 measuring points. Conventional systems often log only ±50 points every 15 seconds, with only one year of history.

Is data encrypted in TIBA3?

Yes. TIBA3 uses encryption to protect data during communication and, where applicable, during storage.

Encrypted communication

Communication via TIBA Secure takes place over secure HTTPS and TLS connections. As a result, intercepted data is unreadable without the correct keys.

Secure remote access

Remote access to the installation also takes place via an encrypted VPN with certificate verification. This ensures that data is not sent unsecured over the internet.

Data storage and backups

Stored data, configurations, and backups are protected within the chosen infrastructure and service environment. The specific security depends on the technical architecture of the project and the location where the data is stored.

External links

For links via APIs or other communication protocols, the available and necessary security measures are assessed per interface. Not every external link automatically uses the same security method.

Is my data stored securely somewhere?

The data is compiled on the installation itself, and the settings and autotuning data are backed up on a monthly basis.

Backup included in every plan

The monthly backup is included in every service plan. In the event of a hardware problem, the installation can be restored quickly using this backup.

Secure access

Access to the data is provided via the secure TIBA Secure environment, utilizing encryption, certificates, and two-factor authentication.

Is reporting included?

Yes. Reporting is included in the Total Care Standard and Total Care + service packages.

Periodic reports

You will receive periodic reports on the operation and consumption of the installation, based on the logged measurement data.

Analyze at your convenience

In addition, you can perform your own analyses in the interface at any time: select measurement points, compare periods, and generate graphs.

What data does TIBA3 collect?

TIBA3 collects and stores technical data from various building installations to monitor and analyze operation, comfort, and energy consumption.

Measurement values from the building

Depending on the project, the following data may be recorded, among others:

• temperatures;
• relative humidity;
• CO₂ and VOC values;
• occupancy detection;
• light intensity;
• energy, gas, and water consumption;
• valve and motor positions;
• operating hours;
• setpoints and control values;
• faults, notifications, and alarms.

Historical trend data

A typical TIBA3 installation can record a large number of measurement points at short intervals and store this data for a long period. This creates a detailed historical overview of the building’s operation.

Performance analysis

The collected data makes it possible to:

• compare consumption profiles;
• detect anomalies and energy waste;
• investigate comfort issues;
• fine-tune installations;
• monitor the impact of optimizations;
• analyze faults retrospectively.

Project-specific configuration

Not every building records exactly the same information. During the project, it is determined which measurement points are relevant, at what frequency they are stored, and how long the history must remain available.

Management and security

Access to technical data is managed via user rights. External exchange only takes place through controlled and secure connections.

What happens to the data in the event of a failure or hardware replacement?

Thanks to the monthly backup of settings and autotuning data, the installation can be quickly restored after a hardware problem.

Rapid recovery after a failure

The backup contains the settings and autotuning data of the installation, ensuring the system functions as before after recovery.

History included in planned replacements

During a planned hardware replacement, the history is transferred along with it. This ensures that no accumulated measurement data is lost.

What is free cooling and can TIBA3 take weather forecasts into account?

Free cooling uses favorable outdoor temperatures to cool a building without or with reduced use of mechanical cooling.

Cooling with outdoor air

When the outdoor air is sufficiently cool, TIBA3 can, for example, utilize air handling units, ventilation, or other available technologies to dissipate heat from the building.

This primarily occurs at night or during cooler periods, when the outdoor temperature is lower than the indoor temperature.

Reduced use of the chiller

By pre-cooling the building in a natural or energy-efficient manner, the cooling installation needs to deliver less power during the day. This reduces energy consumption and can limit peak loads.

Taking weather forecasts into account

TIBA3 can use weather data to look ahead. When a hot day is forecast, the system can, for example, provide extra cooling at night so that the building begins the day with a lower indoor temperature.

Dependent on the building

The feasibility and effect depend on, among other things:

• the type of ventilation and cooling installation;
• the thermal mass of the building;
• the outdoor temperature and humidity;
• the hours of use;
• the comfort and safety conditions.

No fixed standard strategy

The control logic is developed on a project-specific basis. TIBA3 continuously assesses whether free cooling is technically possible and energetically advantageous.

What makes TIBA3 energy-efficient?

TIBA3 makes it possible to control various building technologies as a single entity. As a result, systems respond not only to their own measurements but also to information from other parts of the building.

Top-down control from the rooms

The actual heating and cooling demand is determined based on measurements in the rooms. This demand then controls the production systems, such as boilers, heat pumps, and chillers.

Consequently, the building does not produce energy solely based on fixed schedules or the outdoor temperature, but based on what the rooms actually require.

Alignment with usage

Heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and sun protection can be aligned with occupancy, operating hours, indoor and outdoor temperatures, air quality, and daylight.

Systems do not work against each other

TIBA3 can prevent systems from continuing to operate unnecessarily or working against each other. For example, the system can prevent a room from being heated and cooled simultaneously, limit ventilation when a room is not in use, and dim lighting when there is sufficient daylight.

Measuring and optimizing

TIBA3 makes consumption, deviations, and trends visible. This allows the operation of the system to be further evaluated and optimized after completion.

The final energy savings depend on the building, the technologies present, the control strategy, and the way the system is used.

Which buildings are subject to the BACS or GACS obligation?

The European EPBD imposes requirements for building automation and control in certain non-residential buildings.

BACS and GACS

BACS stands for Building Automation and Control System. In the Netherlands, the term GACS is typically used: building automation and control system.

Both terms refer to systems that monitor, control, and optimize technical building installations.

Depending on building and capacity

Whether a building is subject to the obligation depends, among other things, on:

• the type of building;
• the rated output of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems;
• technical and economic feasibility;
• the national or regional transposition of European regulations.

Specific thresholds and deadlines may vary by country and region.

Required functions

A mandatory BACS or GACS must generally be capable of:

• continuously monitoring energy use and system operation;
• recording and analyzing data;
• identifying efficiency losses or deviations;
• enabling benchmarking and reporting;
• communicating with connected technical systems.

Project-specific assessment

Whether a specific building meets the obligation must therefore always be assessed based on current regulations and the complete technical installation.

Fixsus can analyze the existing functions and determine which automation, measurement, or reporting capabilities still need to be added.

Who monitors my data?

Primarily you, via the interface.

Fixsus monitors with you if you wish

With a Total Care Standard or + contract, Fixsus also monitors the trends and formulates proposals for adjustments when the data warrants it.

Within clear permissions

You determine who has access to which data via the user management system. All access occurs through the secure environment and is traceable.

Why is this granularity important?

Many control issues are invisible with a coarse logging interval.

What you would otherwise miss

An oscillating valve, a momentary pressure drop, or a controller that overshoots: with a 15-minute logging interval, you see none of it.

Seeing the actual behavior

With 5-second data, you see the actual behavior of the system, not an averaged view. This makes the difference between guessing and knowing when identifying a cause.

Will I lose my historical data during the transition?

The history from the old system is rarely directly transferable, but from the moment of the switch, the new platform builds up a much richer history.

A much richer history

The new platform logs approximately 1,600 measurement points at 5-second intervals and retains that data for 10 years. Conventional systems often log only a fraction of that.

Preserving existing export data

Where export data from the old system exists, it can be stored separately. This ensures that the old history remains accessible whenever it is useful.