The diagrams below show two energy and water consumption monitoring applications. The cost for the components that we provide (marked by an asterisk) is shown with each. The instrumentation can be purchased from a wide variety of suppliers. An estimate of this cost is also shown with the diagrams. No special enclosures, installation materials, or wiring devices are included. It is assumed that the physical installation, commissioning, and formal validation (if required) will be performed by the customer.

A CIMScan system consists of one or more remote devices that gather measurement information and send it to a server computer over an existing LAN or the Internet. We can host your system on one of our servers for a fee beginning at $35 per month, or you can purchase a license to install the server software on your Windows computer. The cost for a use license depends on the size of the system and begins a $2,200.

We suggest that you download and review the white paper describing how the CIMScan system works for energy and water management to fully understand each of the following examples.

Monitoring a building located on a Corporate or College Campus

This example shows monitoring the total energy consumption in a building serviced by a central steam and chilled water system typically found on a large corporate or college campus. The energy demands for both heating and cooling are minimized with the use of a geothermal well. Water consumption and hot water usage are also monitored.

Monitoring Energy Consumption plus Critical Temperatures in a Restaurant

The diagram below shows a system monitoring the electricity and water used by a restaurant. The system also monitors the temperature in refrigerators and freezers where food is stored, as well as the temperature in food processing equipment like fryers and ovens.