BMS1000 LoRaWAN Gateway Integrates Into Building Management System to Optimize Water Utilities

The BMS1000 LoRaWAN gateway provides integration and interoperability between a building management system (BMS) and H₂O Degree's wireless water submetering and leak-detection system, enabling facility managers to optimize utilities, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals.

The BMS1000 gateway provides interoperability between the two systems via BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, and other standard industry protocols. An internet connection is unnecessary since the interface is provided via wireless IoT connectivity using the LoRaWAN protocol or wired connectivity (Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet IP, LON, others).

Once integrated, it leverages data collected by the submetering system, enabling property managers to implement automated controls, such as adjusting plumbing and HVAC systems or lighting schedules based on utility consumption, occupancy patterns, or demand response signals. Additionally, advanced analytics and reporting functionalities enable stakeholders to visualize water and electric usage trends, track performance metrics, and allocate costs accurately—either on-premise or remotely.

“Utility data integration with a building's BMS provides building owners and operators with the tools necessary to optimize resource utilization, enhance occupant comfort, and drive sustainability initiatives. As a fully 'on-premise' IoT device, the BMS1000 combines the functionality of a gateway, controller, and modem, providing utility data to the BMS without the need for an internet connection. This feature significantly reduces IT risks.” — Don Millstein, H20 Degree president.

Quick and easy plug-and-play installation and configuration of the BMS1000 is optimized for plumbers, electricians, and other installers. The gateway automatically connects to the building automation and control system (BACS) via its bus as a third-party device or automatically creates a new BACS if none is available. The BMS1000 is fully configurable remotely via a dedicated user web interface.

Features:

BMS1000 integrates H₂O Degree's wireless submetering network into building/energy management systems (BMS)
Connects to existing BMS via its bus as a 3^rd party device, automatically creating a new BMS system if none is available
Fully configurable remotely via a dedicated user web interface
A fully on-premise device that doesn't have to connect to the internet to provide data to the BMS
Flexible (remote) monitoring, controls, and logging
Collects data and controls equipment on-premise and/or in the cloud.
Combines the functionality of a gateway, controller, and modem in a single device
Plug-and-play installation and configuration experience optimized for installers such as plumbers, electricians, and system integrator contractors
Smart protocol gateway supports 11 communication protocols; both standard and
proprietary, wired, and wireless protocols including a local IoT private network based on LoRa
- IoT Connectivity: Support of the LoRaWAN protocol
- Wired Connectivity:
  - Modbus TCP/RTU
  - M-Bus
  - KNX
  - LON
  - LPB
  - Diematic
- Local Server/Gateway:
  - Modbus IP
  - BACnet IP
  - MQTT gateway (client to provide data to local endpoints defined by the customer)
Typically retrieves equipment data at 10-min intervals—adjustable by user per protocol and data point