System integrator for building automation, control systems, energy management, ZEV (self-consumption communities) and e-mobility solutions in Switzerland
pi-System GmbH
6208 Oberkirch (Headquarters)New on Amplifa
About pi-System
pi-System GmbH, headquartered in Oberkirch (Lucerne), is a system integrator for intelligent building and energy management solutions. The company plans, designs, implements and maintains MSR (measurement, control and regulation) and building automation systems, room automation, building management systems (BMS), integrated energy management (e3m), ZEV solutions and charging infrastructure for e-mobility. Its range of services includes consulting and planning, concept development, engineering (electrical schematics, network technology, interfaces), software development, commissioning, operational support with remote monitoring, optimisation, training, as well as service, maintenance and hosting including a 24-hour on-call service. pi-System relies on standardised hardware from partners such as Distech Controls (Niagara) and Beckhoff; its own Niagara modules and drivers are distributed via Alvasys Automation AG as OEM. More than 1,000 completed projects demonstrate references in the office, education, industry, healthcare, retail, hospitality, banking and energy supply sectors, including Coop (>70 locations), MGB Eastern Switzerland (>160 locations) and the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital. The energy supply of its own site is based on around 85% renewable sources.
- Site
- Oberkirch
- Processes
- Consulting and planning (building services), Concept development and project design (hardware and software), Engineering (electrical schematics, circuit and cable diagrams, device configuration, network, Software development (building automation, MSR, control systems), Commissioning of systems including functional tests and field device parameterisation, MSR / building automation, Room automation, Control system / building management system (BMS)
- Materials
- Distech Controls Niagara, Beckhoff control components, In-house Niagara modules and drivers, saturn Building and Energy Management
- Certificates
- Certified Niagara developer and integrator (Distech), Beckhoff Solution Provider, 24-hour on-call service
- Industries
- Office/Administration, Education, Industry, Healthcare, Residential/Residential developments, Retail
- 01
Consulting and planning
- 02
Concept development and project design
- 03
Engineering
- 04
Software development
- 05
Commissioning
- 06
Operational support
- 07
Optimisation and fine-tuning
- 08
Service, maintenance and hosting
Technologies & Platforms
Distech Controls Niagara
Certified Niagara developer and integrator since 2009; Distech is the distribution partner for Niagara licences and hardware.
Beckhoff control components
As an official Beckhoff Solution Provider, pi-System relies on Beckhoff control components in the MSR field.
In-house Niagara modules and drivers
In-house developed Niagara modules and drivers are offered via Alvasys Automation AG as OEM distribution partner.
saturn Building and Energy Management
Central platform connecting automation, energy distribution, ZEV, e-mobility and billing.
Locations
Oberkirch
CHHeadquarters
- Materials
- Distech Niagara, Beckhoff, in-house Niagara modules
- Niagara hardware and licences (Distech Controls)
- Beckhoff control components (MSR)
- Niagara modules and drivers (OEM via Alvasys)
Solutions
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting and planning (building services)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Concept development and project design (hardware and software)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering (electrical schematics, circuit and cable diagrams, device configuration, networkEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Software development (building automation, MSR, control systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning of systems including functional tests and field device parameterisationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| MSR / building automationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Room automationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Control system / building management system (BMS)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| ZEV (self-consumption community) – setup, connection, operation, vZEVEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| E-mobility solutions (charging infrastructure, billing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Energy management (e3m, integrated energy management, load management)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| IoT & Smart BuildingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Remote monitoring and operational support (remote consumption data readout, alarm management)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Optimisation and fine-tuning (adjustments, operational optimisation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service, maintenance and hosting of building services systems (24-hour on-call service)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control components (MSR) | Beckhoff | – | – | – | Oberkirch (used in projects) |
| Niagara hardware and licences (building automation) | Distech Controls | – | – | – | Oberkirch (used in projects) |
| Niagara modules/drivers (OEM distribution via Alvasys) | pi-System / Alvasys Automation AG | – | – | – | Oberkirch |
Additional services
Quality & Partnerships
System quality is ensured through standardised, freely available market hardware, regular maintenance and inspection work, active remote monitoring and a 24-hour on-call service.
| Evidence | Oberkirch |
|---|---|
| Certified Niagara developer and integrator (Distech) | |
| Beckhoff Solution Provider | |
| 24-hour on-call service |
History
- 2009
pi-System becomes a certified Niagara developer and integrator (partnership with Distech Controls).
More than 1,000 projects completed (according to the reference list), including for Coop Genossenschaft, MGB Eastern Switzerland and the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital.