Albireo Energy’s Critical Alarm Management solution is CALM, which stands for Critical Alarm Messenger. It is Albireo Energy’s answer for building automation systems (BAS) alarm management. Building engineering teams can be easily overwhelmed by the hundreds to thousands of alarms that are issued daily by a BAS. CALM helps by addressing only the most critical and vital alarms that building owners and teams cannot afford to miss.
Here’s an introductory primer on CALM and how it works.
What is Critical Alarm Messenger (CALM)?
CALM is an IoT-enabled, 24×7 alarm notification and escalation service that tracks critical alarms and makes sure that building owners and engineering teams know about issues with their most critical building systems. It’s a key part of continuity planning for single buildings and campus-wide operations.
How does Critical Alarm Messenger work?
- Communicate: Sends notifications to building engineers via text, phone, and email, detailing the issue and providing contact information for resolution.
- Notify: Implements a notification tree requiring acknowledgment of alarms or automatic escalation to the next responsible person.
- Report: Archives alarm history and notification tracking in a cloud-based system for analysis and reporting.
- Review: To enhance performance, Albireo Energy experts review alarm patterns quarterly using the CALM Analytics Dashboard.
Why is Albireo Energy’s CALM different?
- Secure: CALM is a secure, cloud-based solution adhering to the highest cybersecurity standards. It integrates seamlessly with existing building automation systems for data normalization and ease of use.
- Streamlined Onboarding: Albireo Energy assists with prioritizing alarms, configuration, IT integration, and training, completing setup in as little as two weeks.
- Ongoing Service: Albireo Energy offers continuous monitoring, server maintenance, and regular updates to ensure reliability.
- Service Agreement Integration: CALM can be added to existing or active Albireo Energy service agreements for streamlined management.
Why do building owners need CALM?
CALM ensures critical building systems are managed in real-time. It minimizes unnecessary disturbances, such as late-night alerts for non-essential issues, prioritizing essential matters.
What types of buildings benefit from a critical alarm management solution like CALM?
CALM is ideal for:
- Commercial office buildings (suburban and urban)
- Financial services buildings
- Life sciences facilities
- Manufacturing facilities
- University buildings
- Labs
- Municipal and federal government buildings
