Smart Air Handling Unit
“Smarter Air, Healthier Spaces”
Meet the Smart AHU, a next-generation Air Handling Unit engineered for precision, efficiency, and intelligence. Designed to meet the growing demand for smart building infrastructure, Smart AHU merges advanced HVAC technology with integrated IoT capabilities. With real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and seamless BMS integration, it redefines operational efficiency and comfort in commercial and industrial spaces—ensuring air quality and energy savings without compromise.
Product USP’s
Smart & Cost Efficient AHU
Smart AHU features built-in IoT technology that allows real-time monitoring, control, and data access from any location via mobile apps or web portals. This connectivity empowers users to respond faster, optimize performance remotely, and gain actionable insights through an intuitive digital interface.
Equipped with EC or VFD-controlled fans and high-performance coils, Smart AHU continuously adjusts airflow and energy use based on demand. This not only reduces power consumption but also aligns with sustainability targets, helping facilities reduce operational costs and carbon footprints over time.
A network of integrated sensors constantly monitors the unit’s critical components—fans, filters, and electrical systems. The system proactively alerts operators before a fault occurs, minimizing downtime, reducing emergency repairs, and extending equipment lifespan through intelligent diagnostics and scheduled maintenance.
Smart AHU is designed for seamless interoperability with existing Building Management Systems. It supports BACnet, Modbus RTU/TCP, KNX, and other open protocols, enabling effortless integration with central automation platforms and simplifying centralized control, energy reporting, and compliance tracking.
A multi-stage filtration setup—including options like HEPA, carbon, and chemical filters—ensures clean, contaminant-free air. Ideal for healthcare, labs, and food industries, the filtration modules are easy to access and maintain, and work in tandem with pressure sensors for filter status alerts.
Smart AHU is designed to be versatile, with airflow capacities ranging from 1,000 CFM to 60,000+ CFM. Whether used in a small office or a large hospital complex, its modular design and customizable components ensure perfect adaptability for varied project scales and HVAC needs.
Key Highlights
“Smart Engineering for Future-Ready Air Handling”
The Smart AHU is a technologically advanced air handling unit built for the future of smart infrastructure. It combines intelligent digital controls with robust mechanical engineering to deliver peak indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and operational reliability. Engineered for smart buildings, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and industrial environments, it ensures seamless climate control through a host of connected features.
Its smart controls are powered by a PLC or microcontroller paired with a user-friendly touchscreen HMI. The unit offers full connectivity via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, GSM, or Bluetooth, enabling remote access, real-time diagnostics, and OTA firmware updates. Sensor integration includes temperature, humidity, CO₂, VOC, airflow, and pressure for intelligent automation and real-time feedback.
The construction features a modular, double-skin panel system with galvanized steel, stainless steel, or aluminum skins and insulation options ranging from PUF to rockwool. Fans are EC or VFD-driven and mounted on vibration-isolating platforms, ensuring quiet and efficient operation. The coil section includes copper tubes with aluminum fins and is supported by advanced pressure and temperature sensors.
Smart AHU’s electrical and control compartments are pre-wired for easy integration with BMS platforms using open protocols. The unit is Eurovent, AHRI, CE, and ISO certified, ensuring compliance with global standards for safety, efficiency, and durability. With continuous data logging, customizable IAQ and energy reports, and predictive analytics, Smart AHU turns your HVAC system into a proactive, high-performance asset.
Whether deployed in a hospital ICU, pharmaceutical cleanroom, or a green-certified office tower, AHU adapts and delivers with precision—ensuring your facility stays efficient, healthy, and future-proof.
- Integrated Smart Controls
- IoT Connectivity
- Energy Optimization
- Sensor-Driven Operation
- Predictive Maintenance
- User-Friendly Interface
- Data Logging & Reports
- BMS Integration
- Flexible Operation Modes
- Enhanced Energy Efficiency
- Improved Indoor Air Quality
- Remote Monitoring & Control
- Predictive Maintenance
- Optimized Comfort
- Operational Transparency
- Reduced Maintenance Costs
- Quick Integration
- Sustainability Compliance
- Future-Proof Performance
- Airflow Capacity:
- Ranges from 1,000 CFM to 60,000+ CFM
- Scalable based on application (offices, hospitals, malls, etc.)
- Ranges from 1,000 CFM to 60,000+ CFM
- Fan System:
- EC or VFD-controlled centrifugal fans
- Direct or belt-driven, with real-time speed modulation
- EC or VFD-controlled centrifugal fans
- Filter Section:
- G4/MERV 8 pre-filters standard
- Optional FIne, HEPA, or carbon filters
- Pressure sensors for filter status monitoring
- G4/MERV 8 pre-filters standard
- Cooling/Heating Coils:
- Chilled water, DX, hot water, or electric heater
- Copper tubes with aluminum fins
- Multiple rows for high efficiency
- Pressure sensors for coil status monitoring
- Chilled water, DX, hot water, or electric heater
- Smart Controls:
- PLC or microcontroller with touchscreen HMI
- Wireless/Bluetooth, Ethernet, or GSM connectivity
- Remote access via mobile app or web dashboard
- PLC or microcontroller with touchscreen HMI
- Power Supply:
- 230V/1Ph/50Hz or 400V/3Ph/50Hz
- Integrated power and control panel with safety features
- 230V/1Ph/50Hz or 400V/3Ph/50Hz
- BMS Compatibility:
- Supports BACnet, Modbus RTU/TCP, KNX, and other open protocols
- Seamless integration with centralized building automation systems
- Supports BACnet, Modbus RTU/TCP, KNX, and other open protocols
- Data & Reporting:
- Continuous data logging
- Customizable energy, IAQ, and runtime reports
- OTA firmware updates and diagnostic logs
- Continuous data logging
- Casing/Frame:
- Rigid, galvanized or powder-coated steel Stainless Steel, Aluminum
- Modular, double & single skin panel construction
- Extruded Aluminum Profile Frame Work (Thermal break & Non-Thermal break)
- Rigid, galvanized or powder-coated steel Stainless Steel, Aluminum
- Insulation:
- 25 mm to 50 mm thick insulation (Density-40 kg/m3 (48 kg/m3, 64 kg/m3, 96 kg/m3 – Optional) (PUF, Glasswool, Rockwool, PIR)
- Provides thermal insulation and acoustic insulation
- 25 mm to 50 mm thick insulation (Density-40 kg/m3 (48 kg/m3, 64 kg/m3, 96 kg/m3 – Optional) (PUF, Glasswool, Rockwool, PIR)
- Base Frame:
- Heavy-duty steel or aluminum base
- Designed for floor mounting and vibration isolation
- Heavy-duty steel or aluminum base
- Panels:
- Removable or hinged access doors
- Inner skin: galvanized steel (pre-coated or powder coated), stainless steel, aluminum
- Outer skin: pre-coated, powder-coated steel, stainless steel, aluminium
- Removable or hinged access doors
- Drain Pan:
- Sloped stainless steel design
- Anti-corrosive and insulated to prevent condensation buildup
- Sloped stainless steel design
- Fan Section:
- EC or VFD-driven centrifugal fans
- Mounted on vibration-absorbing platforms
- Dynamically balanced for low-noise, high-efficiency airflow
- EC or VFD-driven centrifugal fans
- Coil Section:
- Copper tubes with aluminum fins
- Housed in corrosion-resistant frames with drain connections
- Copper tubes with aluminum fins
- Filter Section:
- Pre-filters in slide-in frames
- Fine filters, HEPA filters, Carbon filters, Chemical Filters, Electronic Air Cleaner
- Easy access for replacement
- Pre-filters in slide-in frames
- Electrical & Controls Compartment:
- Sealed section with microcontroller or PLC-based smart controller
- Pre-wired for power, sensors, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet)
- Sealed section with microcontroller or PLC-based smart controller
- Sensor Integration:
- Embedded temperature, humidity, CO₂, VOC, airflow, and pressure sensors
- Real-time data collection for intelligent control
- Embedded temperature, humidity, CO₂, VOC, airflow, and pressure sensors
- Connectivity Interface:
- Includes ports or modules for Wi-Fi, Ethernet, GSM, or Bluetooth
- Supports remote access, monitoring, and firmware updates
- Includes ports or modules for Wi-Fi, Ethernet, GSM, or Bluetooth
- Eurovent Certified : (Standard EN 13053 & EN 1886)
- Casing strength class : D1
- Casing air leakage class at -400 Pa : L1
- Casing air leakage at +700 Pa : L1
- Filter bypass leakage class : F9
- Thermal transmittance class : T2
- Thermal bridging factor class : TB2
- AHRI Certified : Standard 1350
- Casing Deflection Rating Class (Positive) : CD4
- Casing Deflection Rating Class (Negative) : CD4
- Casing Air Leakage Class (Positive) : CL2
- Casing Air Leakage Class (Negative) : CL2
- Thermal Transmittance Class With Leakage : CT2
- Thermal Transmittance Class Without Leakage : CT2
- Thermal Bridging Class : CB2
- CE Certified : (EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 60204-1:2018)
- ISO Certified : (ISO 9001:2015)
- AHRI Certified Chilled Water Coils : AHRI Standard 410
- AHRI Certified Hot Water Coils : AHRI Standard 410
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Applications
- Smart Buildings / Green-Certified Offices
- Hospitals (OTs, ICUs, Isolation Rooms)
- Pharmaceutical, Cleanrooms & Labs
- Food & Beverage Processing Areas
- Data Centers & Server Rooms
- Retail Stores & Shopping Malls
- Educational Institutions (Auditoriums, Lecture Halls)
- Industrial Plants & Manufacturing Units
- Hotels & Hospitality (Banquet Halls, Kitchens)
- Cold Storage & Packaging Zones
FAQ's
Smart AHU integrates IoT, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring—unlike traditional units that rely on manual operation and periodic checks.
Yes, it supports all major communication protocols like BACnet, Modbus, and KNX for seamless BMS integration.
Absolutely. Remote access is available via mobile app, web dashboard, or cloud-based platforms using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or GSM.
With EC/VFD fans, optimized coils, and energy logging, it significantly reduces power consumption—improving your facility’s energy performance.
Standard G4/MERV 8 pre-filters with options for Fine, HEPA, Carbon, and Chemical filters based on your indoor air quality needs.
Yes, OTA firmware updates are supported, allowing you to stay updated with the latest features and diagnostics.
The unit is scalable from 1,000 CFM to over 60,000 CFM, making it suitable for everything from small offices to large hospitals.
Yes, Smart AHU features stainless steel components, corrosion-resistant coatings, and sloped drain pans, ideal for cleanroom or healthcare settings.
Smart AHU is Eurovent, AHRI, CE, and ISO 9001:2015 certified, ensuring compliance with global safety, quality, and performance standards.
Integrated sensors monitor equipment health and send alerts before failures occur, reducing downtime and service costs.
