Data Sheet

IQENERGY
Energy Manager

IQENERGY Energy Manager

Description Features
IQ™ENERGY is a versatile software tool that enables energy ▪ Application resides within IQVISION, IQX or TONN8.
usage data from the Trend Building Energy Management ▪ Utilises existing data from meters and sensors.
System (BEMS) to be collected and presented using a range of ▪ Data import option from CSV files (e.g. for manual or historical
visualisation and reporting methods. readings).
▪ Non-destructive processing of source data.
By gathering and processing data from energy meters, utility ▪ Effective visualisation of energy usage and efficiency using a
meters and sensors, IQENERGY is able to monitor building range of graphical presentation templates.
performance and analyse energy usage within a building or ▪ Data displayed in measured units or in monetary values.
estate, enabling facility managers to make informed decisions ▪ Able to display data by weekly, monthly or yearly views.
to optimise energy efficiency. ▪ Able to compare data with previous year, month or day.
▪ Instant and automatic reporting facility for users, energy
IQENERGY is a licensable application within the IQVISION managers and auditors.
supervisor, IQX controller and/or TONN8 network node giving ▪ Kiosk presentation mode to enable the promotion of energy
full access to both Trend and third party system data. IQVISION, usage and efficiency awareness in key public areas.
TONN8 and IQX are fully web-enabled allowing all data to be
viewed in any location or by any suitable viewing device.

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Trend System(s) Web Browser

IQ Controller(s) IQX

Meter(s) Meter(s) Ethernet

LAN or WAN

Sensor(s) Sensor(s)

Third Party System(s)

IQENERGY

IQVISION Supervisor
Meter(s) Meter(s)
or
IQX Controller
Sensor(s) Sensor(s) or
TONN8 Network Node

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DATA COLLECTION VISUALISATION METHODS

IQENERGY uses data collected in Histories that have been set IQENERGY provides various Charts, Dials and Gauges for
up in IQVISION, IQX or TONN8. Data can also be imported displaying aggregated data. Most types of chart can show data
from a CSV (comma separated values) file, thus enabling non- from multiple aggregators, allowing comparisons to be made.
networked meter data or historical (benchmarking) data to be
used. Where data is imported from a single History the data units
(facets) are derived from the History. Where multiple Histories
Data from the chosen point(s) is passed through an aggregator or imported data is used the units can be specified within
which allows the data to be normalised into a consistent format the aggregator. There is also the option to specify a cost per
suitable for energy analysyis. unit, enabling data to be displayed in terms of cost as well as
consumption.
An aggregator can merge data from up to 50 Histories. This
enables the values from several sub meters to be merged into a Controls on each chart enable the displayed period to be
single ‘virtual’ meter representing, for example, an entire floor. switched between daily, monthly or yearly and moved to the
Another example would be to subtract renewable energy usage next or previous period. Where a cost per unit has been defined
from non-renewable. you can also switch between unit or cost views.

Note: IQENERGY is licensed based on the number of data Line Chart

points that you need access to (see “Licensing” on page 5).
If required, data from a single point can be used by multiple The line chart displays aggregator values as a series of points
aggregators, i.e. the number of aggregators is not restricted by connected by straight lines.
the number of licenced points.

Aggregated data is stored in a separate IQENERGY database

from where it can be presented and visualised in number of
different ways.

IQVISION,
Meter & Data
IQX or TONN8 IQENERGY
Sensor Display
History Database
Data
Database

Aggregator A line chart is typically used to show the trend of data over a
chosen period. The optional ‘minimap’ bar at the bottom of the
chart can be used to zoom in on a specific region to show more
detailed data on the main graph.

Bar Chart
The bar chart represents the value of the aggregators assigned
to it, by the height of bars.

This chart is commonly used to show comparisons between

data collected over different periods, such as comparing energy
usage year-on-year. By using a known (base or benchmark)
data set this chart can form the basis of simple benchmarking
analysis.

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Stacked Bar Chart Pie Chart

The stacked bar chart offers an alternative view to the bar chart. The pie chart displays the total value of all aggregators assigned
Where the bar chart offers the user the view of seeing data to it, split into sectors of a circle.
represented in bars organised side-by-side, the stacked bar
chart will group and stack the data on top of each other.

A typical application for this type of chart would be to show the This can be used to compare the differing energy usage of
combined consumption from a number of sub meters in a single several different areas.
area, while still showing the individual meter values.
Degree Day Regression Chart
Ranking Chart
The degree day regression chart is a representation of degree
The ranking chart displays the value of each aggregator days and energy consumption.
assigned to it as a horizontal bar chart. These values are then
ranked into order from highest to lowest.

The chart can be toggled between Heating Degree Days and

Cooling Degree Days. The optional ‘minimap’ bar at the bottom
This would typically be used to rank energy usage across of the chart can be used to zoom in on a specific region and
multiple sites. show more detailed data on the main graph.

There is no limit on the number of aggregators that can be

added to a ranking chart. However, large numbers may take
longer to display.

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Heatmap Chart The Needle Gauge displays a numeric value on a circular

gauge with the value represented by the position of a pointer
The heatmap chart allows the data for an entire year (if available) (the ‘needle’). The background colour, minimum and maximum
from a single aggregator to be represented by a variable colour. values are configurable, along with the unit type – which is
The lowest value will be assigned the deepest green and the displayed within the dial.
highest value will be assigned the deepest red.

The LED Dial displays a numeric value in a circular gauge. The

gauge is split into small segments and each one is ‘lit’ up to give
an LED effect when the value is passed. The segment color is
configurable.

The example above represents the OAT (Outside Air

Temperature) for a building. The cooler days/months
represented by the darker green colours are clearly seen
throughout December and January. The temperatures steadily
rise until they peak between June and August, as shown by the
darker red colours. Navigation Menu
Kiosk Mode A navigation menu can be included and configured to easily
switch between the different Charts in IQENERGY, or to display
The kiosk mode is a full-page presentation mode that allows any other viewable page or element within IQVISION, IQX or
predefined pages to carousel with a predefined interval. TONN8.

This is typically used to display eye-catching graphics of The integral Menu Builder enables the menu to be quickly and
building energy usage and efficiency in key public areas, such easily configured using icons, text and expandible levels.
as a foyer or reception.

A kiosk page is not designed to be interacted with or navigated

from.

Gauges and Dials

Gauges and Dials provide an alternative way of displaying a
single data value.

The Segments Dial displays a numeric value on a circular

gauge split into a calculated number of segments. As the
value increases the segments are ‘illuminated’. The segments
are grouped into three ranges corresponding to low, medium
and high values. The colours and thresholds for each range is
configurable.

The Bar Gauge displays a numeric value on a horizontal bar.

The minimum and maximum value are configurable, along with
the number of segments in the bar. The threshold, colouring
and limits can be set in a similar way to the segments dial.

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REPORTING METHODS ENGINEERING & ADMINISTRATION

IQENERGY provides two methods of generating reports – Installation
Instant Reports and Automated Reports.
IQENERGY requires additional modules to be installed into
Instant Reports IQVISION, IQX or TONN8.

An Instant Report can be generated from any chart and can Full details of the installation procedure are provided in the
display either graphic or tabulated data. The report can be IQENERGY Configuration Manual (TE201425).
output as a PNG, PDF or CSV file.
Licensing
It is possible to customise the chart prior to generating the
report. Any customisation is temporary and will not affect the A licence is required in order to use IQENERGY in your
original chart settings. IQVISION, IQX or TONN8 application.

Automated Reports IQENERGY is licensed based on the number of data points that
you need to monitor. If required, data from a single point can be
Automated Reports give a powerful way to create customised used by multiple aggregators, i.e. the number of aggregators is
reports and automatically generate them on a schedule of your not restricted by the number of licenced points.
choosing.
IQX and TONN8 have a single licence supporting up to 12
These reports can then be ‘pushed’ elsewhere by using standard points. This licence cannot be upgraded.
forwarding options from the IQVISION Reporting Palette (e.g. to
an email recipient). IQVISION has a base licence supporting up to 25 points.
Various upgrade options are available to increase the point
Note: IQX and TONN8 do not support Automated Reports.. count in steps of 50, 100, 500 or 1000. All the upgrade licenses
are cumulative.

Note: With an un-licensed version of IQENERGY you can

invoke a trial license valid for 1 hour. Partners can engineer
their projects with this trial license. If you have not finished your
presentation within one hour, you can just restart the station and
visualize it for another hour.

For details of all licensing options, please refer to “Order Codes”

on page 7.

Configuration
The configuration of IQENERGY is performed in IQVISION.

User Management
As with IQVISION, IQX and TONN8, users of IQENERGY can
be configured to have different levels of access, e.g. normal
users with limited access and energy managers with complete
access.

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COMPATIBILITY
Platform: IQVISION v2.60 (or above), IQX (with Niagara v4.10 Browsers: The IQENERGY web interface is best viewed using
or above), TONN8 (with Niagara v4.10 or above). the newest versions of the following browsers:

Note: IQX and TONN8 do not support Automated Reports. ▪ Chrome,

▪ Opera,
▪ Firefox.

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ORDER CODES
IQX-EMC12 Controller licence for IQX and TONN hosted solutions (12 meters); non-expandable
IQV-EMS25 Supervisor base licence for IQVISION hosted solutions (25 meters)

To expand the Supervisor base licence, you can purchase additional packs:

IQV-EMU50 Expansion for 50 Meters

IQV-EMU100 Expansion for 100 Meters
IQV-EMU500 Expansion for 500 Meters
IQV-EMU1K Expansion for 1000 Meters

Note: Expansion licences are cummulative. For example, the IQV-EMU100 licence will give you 125 meters (100 plus the 25 from
the base licence).

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SPECIFICATIONS
PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS PC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
IQENERGY is designed to run on: The PC used to run the IQVISION software must meet the
requirements given in the IQVISION Data Sheet (TA201381).
▪ IQVISION v2.60 (or above);
▪ IQX (running Niagara v4.10 or above); In addition, the following table shows the minimum and
▪ TONN8 (running Niagara v4.10 or above). recommended hardware requirements for the installation of
IQENERGY. The hardware specifications should be used as a
An additional license is required to run Energy Manager guide only, since the number of simultaneous users, metering
based on the number of points that need to be monitored (see channels, and read frequency will affect the required hardware.
“Licensing” on page 5).
As a general rule classifying the projects into small, medium
Note: IQX and TONN8 also require IQVISION in order to and large, we recommend the following hardware capacities:
configure them and IQENERGY.
Minimum
Project No of
Processor Main Storage
Size Aggregators
Memory
Small <500 4-core, 4 GB 250 GB
≥2.5 GHz
Medium <2000 8 core, 8 GB 500 GB
≥2.5 GHz
Large >5000 ≥8 core, 16GB 500 GB
≥2.5 GHz

Data Storage (IQENERGY)

For best performance the use of SSD storage is recommended.
The amount of secondary data storage required by IQENERGY
is dependent on many variables, including the number and size
of Histories being accessed, and cannot easily be quantified.

TONN8 AND IQX DATA CAPACITY

If IQENERGY is running in a TONN8 or IQX, 12 aggregators
with a 15 minute interval will provide data storage for 3 years.

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