LoRa HVAC Billing System Cable-Free Cloud Prepaid Energy Platform
1. Product Overview
LoRa IoT mobile HVAC billing system provides wireless room charging solutions for apartments, hotels, offices and shopping malls. The core advantage is no wall grooving & operation via download-free WeChat mini program. Hardware includes FC810L billing thermostat, NC302 LoRa gateway, GW12 signal repeater, NC350 M-BUS collector and ultrasonic heat meter, matched with EMS cloud platform. Tenants control AC & pay bills via mini program; property managers monitor equipment & set energy-saving rules on PC backend. Three billing modes available, reducing building HVAC consumption by 15% and cutting manual meter reading labor by 70%.
Comparison Of Three Billing Modes
Comparison Item | Time Equivalent Mode | Ultrasonic Energy Mode | Hybrid Time-Energy Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
Meter Logic | Calculate energy by fan running hours | Measure actual cooling via supply-return temp difference | Room timing + public zone dual metering |
Matching Hardware | FC810L + NC302 Gateway | QU Heat Meter + NC350 Collector | Full hardware mixed combination |
Construction Difficulty | Extremely low, only replace panel | Medium, M-BUS shield wire required | Modular mixed wiring |
Total Project Cost | Low | Medium-High | Moderate |
Mini Program Functions | Remote control, recharge, bill, arrears lock | Only zone energy view, no room control | Dual room & zone management |
Suitable Buildings | Apartments, chain hotels, small offices | Malls, exhibition halls, factories | Mixed commercial & industrial parks |
Core Hardware Specification Table
Model | Device Name | Power Supply | Communication | Max Load Devices | Core Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FC810L | LoRa Billing Thermostat | AC220V | LoRa RF Wireless | - | Room energy collection + mobile control |
NC302 | LoRa Zone Gateway | DC9V | LoRa Downlink / Ethernet | 64 FC810L | Upload terminal data to cloud |
GW12 | LoRa Signal Repeater | AC220V | LoRa Intercommunication | - | Boost weak signal for high-rise buildings |
NC350 | M-BUS Collector | DC9V | M-BUS / Ethernet | 64 QU Meters | Aggregate zone energy data |
QU3/QU7 | Ultrasonic Heat Meter | DC24V | M-BUS Bus | - | Accurate large-area energy measurement |
EMS Cloud & Mini Program Function Classification
User Terminal | Function Category | Detailed Description |
|---|---|---|
Tenant Mini Program | Daily Operation | Remote switch, temp lock, monthly bill query |
Tenant Mini Program | Prepaid Service | WeChat online recharge, balance reminder, auto lock on arrears |
Tenant Mini Program | Message Alert | Equipment fault & payment reminder pop-up |
Property PC Backend | O&M Control | Batch AC adjustment, 7-day energy schedule setup |
Property PC Backend | Billing Config | Tiered price & public allocation setting |
Property PC Backend | Data Report | Daily/monthly/year statistics, Excel export |
Property PC Backend | Authority & Alarm | 3-level admin account, offline equipment warning |
2 Three-Tier System Architecture
Terminal Perception Layer: FC810L collects fan & valve status, transmits data via LoRa wireless;
Transmission Layer: NC302 gateway aggregates all data and uploads to Alibaba Cloud via cable; GW12 repeater eliminates signal blind spots for high-rises;
Cloud Management Layer: EMS cloud stores all energy data, split into tenant mini program & property PC backend with independent access authority.
3 Eight Core Advantages
LoRa Cable-Free Design Cuts 30% Renovation Cost No wall cutting or pre-buried wires for old buildings, only replace thermostat. Save labor & wall repair cost, finish single floor within one day.
No-APP WeChat Mini Program Easy For Tenants Bind room via WeChat without installation, adjust temperature & pay bills anywhere without visiting property.
Automatic Prepaid Lock Solve Arrears AC locks automatically with insufficient balance, advance payment reminder sent, recover service after recharge to reduce disputes.
Three Modes Cover All Building Types Low-cost time mode for apartments; high-precision energy mode for malls; hybrid system for mixed parks, compatible with one cloud platform.
Remote Timing Save 15%+ HVAC Power Property set idle temperature limit to reduce cooling/heating output for vacant areas, cut long-term electricity expense.
Cloud Deployment Without Local Server All data stored online, no local server or fixed public IP required, lower project investment.
Bidirectional Real-Time Fault Alert Reduce Inspection Labor Offline & abnormal equipment notified to managers & tenants, eliminate floor-by-floor patrol, cut 70% meter reading work.
Permanent Data Storage For Dispute Verification All energy, recharge & operation records saved permanently, export bills for dispute checking.
4 Standard Installation Process
Site Survey: Count fan coils, wall shielding & weak current network;
Mode Selection: Confirm time/energy/hybrid billing solution;
Hardware Replacement: Remove old thermostats, install FC810L & gateways in weak current room;
Network Debug: Connect gateway to internet & bind cloud equipment;
Backend Configuration: Import building info, set price & prepaid rules;
72h Trial: Test remote control, recharge & fault push functions;
Training: Teach backend operation & tenant mini program guide.
5 Main Application Scenarios
Renovation: Old hotels, talent apartments, outdated office HVAC upgrade;
New Commercial: Chain hotels, service apartments, high-rise office room metering;
Public Buildings: Shopping malls, exhibition halls, factory zone energy statistics;
Mixed Parks: Commercial-residential integrated complex.
6 Operation Value
1. Energy Visualization: Monthly energy report to locate high-consumption areas;
2. Labor Reduction: Full auto remote meter reading;
3. Income Optimization: Transfer HVAC cost to tenants to cover shared loss;
4. Flexible Expansion: Only add thermostats for new rooms without replacing gateway & cloud system.
