i-Vu® for K-12 Education
At Carrier, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing K-12 schools. Our solutions empower you to create healthy, comfortable, and sustainable learning environments while navigating tight budgets and regulatory requirements
Carrier is uniquely positioned to help address your K-12 facility challenges:
- MAINTAIN PRECISE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL: Occupant comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) have a proven effect on cognitive performance. Create the optimal environment for education with precise control of ventilation and IAQ to ensure your students have the best chance to succeed.
- REDUCE ENERGY USE & OPERATING COSTS: Our ASHRAE-compliant control sequences help optimize energy savings and equipment operation. We can also provide predictive insights into the health of your HVAC assets to advise on proactive maintenance and energy-saving strategies.
- ENSURE FLEXIBLE USE OF SPACES: School facilities have varied uses and occupancy patterns, including after-hours events and community activities. The i-Vu system easily adapts to these changing conditions, providing automated set point and schedule changes without manual intervention.
- MEET SUSTAINABILITY & COMPLIANCE STANDARDS: Many school districts are under pressure to implement sustainable practices, adhere to environmental regulations, and minimize their carbon footprints. The i-Vu system assists schools in achieving these objectives.
- STAY SECURE: Our i-Vu software is backed by the Carrier Global Cybersecurity Program and undergoes rigorous testing to mitigate and protect it from vulnerabilities at every stage of the lifecycle.
COMPREHENSIVE K-12 SOLUTIONS
Our K-12 solutions help schools save energy while maintaining optimal learning environments for students
- Building Automation & HVAC Controls
- Environmental Monitoring & Control
- Environmental Compliance Reporting
- Energy Monitoring & Conservation
- Energy Reporting
- Energy Rebates
- Utility Usage Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Indoor Air Quality Management
- Systems Integration
- Analytics & Fault Detection
- Event Notification
- Safety, Security, & Student Wellness
- ESG Compliance Reporting
- Predictive Maintenance
When it comes to meeting the demands of your K-12 schools, the i-Vu® building automation system is just the beginning. i-Vu works seamlessly with our Carrier HVAC equipment as well as other Carrier software offerings designed for K-12 schools.
The i-Vu BAS is optimized to work with Carrier HVAC equipment and other Carrier management software.
Our intuitive software makes it easy to manage equipment, systems, and facilities from anywhere. i-Vu® offers guided insights, trend analysis, alarms, thermographic color floor plan displays, intuitive dashboards, and more. Best of all, you can tailor the deployment of your building automation server according to your specific needs.
- i-Vu server software comes preinstalled on a compact appliance
- Supports up to 750 controllers
- Automatic software updates
- Software only; i-Vu server sold separately
- Unlimited simultaneous users
- Available in 5 different software versions to accommodate different project sizes
- i-Vu server software is cloudhosted, reducing your support burden
- BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC), keeps on-premise building automation networks secure
- Automatic software updates and database backups
Our smart controls help you maintain precise control of your educational environments while helping you meet sustainability goals. They also help ensure seamless integration to other building systems for comprehensive monitoring and control through a single user interface.
FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION: Can be factory or field-installed, easily integrating with both new and existing HVAC systems. Application-specific control sequences optimize equipment performance. Zoning controls allow individual classroom management of temperature, ventilation, and indoor air quality, promoting healthier and more focused learning environments.
OPEN STANDARDS: Native BACnet communication and BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) certification for easy integration with other building systems like boilers and lighting.
INDUSTRY STANDARDS: Supports ASHRAE Guideline 36 and Title 24 standards for ventilation, energy efficiency, and code compliance in educational facilities. Also supports Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD), to proactively identify and address equipment issues before breakdowns, minimizing costly repairs and ensuring continuous, optimal HVAC operation.
VERSATILE: Supports diverse HVAC needs for precise control of classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and more.
EXTENSIVE LIBRARY: Pre-built control sequences for common K-12 applications like air handlers, boilers, chillers, fans, and lighting simplify setup and installation.
CUSTOMIZABLE: Graphical programming allows for tailoring to your unique needs.
CHILLERVU™ PLANT CONTROL: Coordinates and optimizes overall chiller plant operations —including chillers, pumps, and cooling towers—for maximum efficiency across your school campus. This reduces energy costs and ensures reliable chilled water for classrooms and learning spaces.
CHILLED WATER SYSTEM OPTIMIZER: Improves the efficiency of the entire chilled water distribution system within school buildings. By intelligently optimizing chilled water flow and temperature, this technology helps schools reduce energy consumption, contributing to lower operating costs and a smaller environmental footprint.
Enhance your i-Vu building automation system with tools that help building operators optimize energy efficiency, meet sustainability targets, and gain predictive insights into HVAC equipment performance.
SUCCESS STORIES
When AP Construction and BSI Construction needed a building automation system (BAS) solution to achieve a LEED™ Gold high school, Carrier's i-Vu® system, along with Aquazone™ water source heat pumps, was the answer. See how we were able to provide comprehensive control and help them exceed expectations, achieving LEED Platinum certification, optimizing energy management, and creating a comfortable, inspirational environment conducive to learning.
To replace aging CCN systems and unreliable third-party thermostats, Escondido Union School District upgraded to Carrier’s TruVu® dual IP controllers and modern HVAC equipment. The new system integrates seamlessly with their existing i-Vu® front end, enabling high-speed BACnet/IP connectivity, improved indoor air quality, and scalable expansion—without retraining staff. With support from Carrier distributor Russell Sigler, Inc., the district enhanced learning environments across multiple campuses with upgraded controls and nearly 500 new HVAC units.