Johnson Controls has relaunched its Connected Sprinkler service, which provides real-time insights and predictive maintenance to help save facility managers and building owners time and money.

This service uses digitally enabled technology to enhance fire safety throughout the building lifecycle by providing data-driven maintenance information.

“With the continued evolution of our Connected Sprinkler service, we’re not only improving the service experience but also helping to save our customers time and money,” said Dustin Teske, portfolio leader at Johnson Controls. “By integrating advanced technologies, we’re enhancing system reliability by equipping stakeholders and service technicians with the tools they need to make proactive maintenance decisions.”

Designed to be hardware agnostic, the service integrates with any existing sprinkler system and identifies data insights from indicators including water presence, temperature and pressure. Facility managers can proactively identify maintenance needs and, according to the Department of Energy’s Operations & Maintenance Best Practices Guide (www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/pdfs/OM_5.pdf), reduce downtime by up to 40% by shifting from reactive to predictive maintenance.

System issues are categorised into three priority levels to help avoid disruptive, costly system failures. If dips in performance are detected, frequent alerts are communicated, helping ensure a rapid response and reduce downtime. Real-time notifications are sent for adverse conditions such as freezing pipes, pressure imbalances and water presence.

The technology identifies recurring trends and issues over days, weeks and months, forming a baseline for maintenance decision-making. Rather than waiting for annual, biannual or quarterly inspections to identify maintenance needs, facility managers unlock real-time insight into system performance.

Johnson Controls is evolving its Connected Fire Service by providing facility managers with data-driven insights to support and augment traditional fire protection methods. To learn more, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/services-and-support/fire-maintenance-and-support/connected-fire-sprinkler.

Building on a history of 140 years, Ireland-based Johnson Controls (www.johnsoncontrols.com) offers a portfolio of building technology and software, as well as services.