Torre YPF

Commercial project in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Project category Commercial
Project type New project
Year of completion 2009
Size of project(m2) 5.000+
Number of KNX devices used 501 – 1.000
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KNX Transmission media
Twisted pair
IP
Man hours 2.000+
Man power 100+
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Project characteristics

This diagram shows the level of energy efficiency, innovation and ease of use in the project. The main characteristic is displayed in the centre.

Applications used

The icons marked in blue are the applications used in this project via KNX.

Lighting
Heating, Ventilation & Air conditioning (HVAC)
Blind and Shutter Control
Security and Safety
Operation and Visualisation
Automation and Remote Access
Energy Management/Smart Metering
Other

Detailed description

Energy Efficiency

The usage of automated functions already save energy in every installation. Especially the usage of KNX has a lot of potential for further energy savings, which can contribute to a better environmental footprint. Be extending KNX to more functions and applications, energy savings of up to 60% can be realised. Thanks to the flexibility of KNX, these functions can easily be implemented in this installation

Innovation

Smart homes and buildings are always an upgrade in comparison to a conventional installation. Not only automated functions and a higher level of comfort contribute to a higher living standard, but also the possibility to be ready for coming innovations. Thanks to the usage of KNX, the door has been opened to integrate new innovative solutions, using the worldwide STANDARD for home and building control.

Ease of Use

By integrating KNX, we automatically experience a higher energy efficiency and comfort. Furthermore, by the possibility to use further devices, in order to make the usage of the project easier, we can look at further opportunity to even make the whole installation easier in usage.

Applications used

  • Lighting: Switching , Dimming , Light Scenes , Timed Control , Automatic Occupancy Detection , Constant Light Control
  • Blind and Shutter Control: Individual Control , Group & Central Control , Automatic Programs
  • Security and Safety: Emergency Lighting , Presence Simulation , Interaction with HVAC/Lighting
  • Operation and Visualisation: Switches / Push Buttons , IR Remote Control , PC Visualisation , Web Servers , Touch Panels & Display Panels
  • Automation and Remote Access: Timed Functions , Logical Functions , System Supervision
  • Energy Management/Smart Metering: Metering , Visualisation

Customer's description

The YPF Tower in Puerto Madero quarter in Buenos Aires, is the headquarter of the state YPF Petrol Company. It is 160-meter-high and it has 75.000 square meters. The tower includes offices, theater, gardens, parking among other services. It was finished in 2009, updated in 2016, and to nowadays is continuously renewing old fluorescent lamps for new led lighting. The KNX lighting Control System is based in a DALI control with KNX-TP in each floor and a KNX-IP for the backbone. Includes Daylight Control, Presence Control, Shutter Control, Bacnet Gateway, LON Gateway, HMI panel and SCADA with 12.423 data points and Schedule Control, Power Measurement and events Database.

Contact information

Company name THI saic
Company email pablo@thi.com.ar
Company website http://thi.com.ar
Contact name Pablo E. Thierry
Contact function System Integrator