Distech Controls has introduced Resense Move, a new AI-powered multi-sensor that improves indoor air quality, saves energy and enhances a building's daily activities.
Designed to enhance the comfort of those visiting, recovering and working in the building, the new AI-powered Resense Move places patients and staff at the centre of how a building operates. It can be installed in both new-build and refurbishment projects.
In healthcare environments, bed space is at a premium and there is a constant stream of visitors, as a result it is important to know who is using a space and when. The new AI-powered Resense Move multi-sensor will count the number of people in a space and provide a proactive solution which immediately renews the airflow in the building according to the occupancy levels unlike a standard CO2 sensor which needs to be sent a command. The integrated visual LED indicator on Resense Move provides reliable information about the space, letting building operators and facility managers know if there is a problem with the air quality such as a build-up of CO2 or VOCs.
Another key feature of the Resense Move for healthcare settings is the noise sensor, as excessive noise levels throughout the hospital can harm the physical and mental wellbeing of staff and patients. According to the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) noise levels within a NICU should be less than 45 decibels (dB) as monitoring noise levels is essential to maintain blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory rate or newborn babies. The Resense Move will indicate with LED lights if the noise level exceeds the recommended level. Through open APIs, Resense Move data can also be integrated into third-party dashboards so a nurse can immediately identify and receive an alarm if the noise reaches an abnormal level and facility managers can track noise levels across rooms or areas.
Renée Jacobs, CHFM, CHC, FASHE, healthcare business development manager at Distech Controls, said, “Understanding what a product does and how it can help the application can be a daunting task for specifiers and end-users. As a leading manufacturer of intelligent building solutions, we are in a unique position to offer a complete solution that answers the needs of healthcare operators.”
“Maintaining indoor air quality is a necessity for hospital and healthcare facilities but integrated systems and connected technology can also help provide healthy patient rooms, conducive to healing, as well as a better experience for patients’ families, and staff by optimising comfort and improving workflow, while reducing stress and enhancing the healing environment.”