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SWS/SMART.SWS for hygienic, cost-effective water management

Building operators, BACS planners, facility managers, and municipal stakeholders and decision-makers all face major challenges today: they need to maintain drinking water hygiene in their buildings while dealing with difficult conditions and tough regulations, and also while keeping operations as efficient as possible. The solution is an intelligent water management system like SWS/SMART.SWS, which offers a streamlined and digital approach to keeping sanitary installations working hygienically and efficiently across all major tapping points.

Intelligent control – hygienic operations

Two-minute explainer for SWS/SMART.SWS

Simple, safe and economical

An integrated solution with added value for all building managers

Turning complex into simple

Straightforward solutions to challenges with SWS/SMART.SWS

From over-dimensioned piping to out-of-the-way tapping points: there are many challenges lying in wait for drinking water hygiene in buildings. What’s needed here is a flexible and functional solution – like the SCHELL SWS Water Management System.

A complete package – benefits for every stakeholder

Reasons to choose SWS/SMART.SWS

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Specified normal operation meets cost-effective use

The intelligent SCHELL SWS Water Management System was developed specifically for sanitary facilities on public and business premises. The system enables the networking, control and monitoring of all electronic fittings via the central water management server. The system works to the principle of many features from a few modules. The system can be used to control SCHELL’s electronic wash basin, kitchen, shower, WC and urinal fittings. Installations can be integrated into a wired or wireless network – ideal for new buildings or renovations. Gateways can then be used to connect this system to the existing building automation system.

SWS offers support for maintaining drinking water hygiene thanks to automated stagnation flushes and end-to-end record-keeping. This enables cost-effective, energy-saving optimisations by the targeted management of water volumes and a wide range of analysis functions. Easy to install, this user-friendly system is operated via an intuitive, browser-based app that runs on popular PC, tablet and phone platforms. For future-proof, efficient drinking water installations optimised for long-term use.

Innovative cloud solution

Site-independent water management with SMART.SWS

SMART.SWS is the innovative extension to the unique SCHELL SWS Water Management System, and lets users keep an eye on all of their installations in all of their buildings – and from anywhere in the world. Building operators log in to the service to check details of water consumption (calculated) for the networked fittings and the current specified normal operation status – bringing their facility management team in as necessary. The SMART.SWS user interface is clearly structured, intuitive to use and offers many analysis functions. SMART.SWS maximises the time savings and cost benefits already offered by SWS by providing an at-a-glance dashboard, efficient maintenance scheduling and effective management.

Local to global

Tailor-made to your needs

The system is customised individually to ensure it is a perfect fit for your requirements: from a local-only installation in a single building to a rollout that covers multiple properties worldwide to support your international facility management team. The installation can be limited to local server access on site or enhanced with the SMART.SWS online service to provide access to all buildings from a cloud-based interface.

Monitor every building, everywhere

Keep track online

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SMART.SWS features an uncluttered, easy-to-use interface. But don’t take our word for it: see for yourself with our 7-day demo version. Register today to start your free trial.

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All modules at a glance

The SWS/SMART.SWS system components

Discover the individual modules that make up this intelligent system.

  • SMART.SWS platform

    SMART.SWS is the online service for the SCHELL SWS Water Management System. The SCHELL SMART.SWS router uses a secure mobile network channel to connect a SCHELL SWS Water Management System to the SCHELL platform. The data is transmitted from the SWS server to the SCHELL platform. Users can keep an eye on their SWS-managed plants as needed from anywhere in the world. Thanks to SMART.SWS, they can access statistics, check specified normal operation, adjust stagnation flushes and other parameters, and share information as required with facility management teams.

  • SWS server

    At the heart of the Water Management System is the SWS server and its intelligent software. The server is responsible for the centralised configuration of fitting parameters, stagnation flushes and thermal disinfection, as well as analyses and documentation. Data from up to 64 subscribers is transferred wirelessly or via a wired bus network. The SWS server can be controlled from a master facility management system. Multiple SWS water management systems can be operated in parallel.

  • SWS BE-K wired bus extender

    This module transfers data between the fitting and the SWS server along a cable up to 350 m in length (total length of all cables must not exceed 1000 m). The same cable also supplies power to the BE-K and fitting. Alongside the fitting, temperature sensors can also be connected to the bus extender. A combination of wired and wireless bus extenders can be used within the same system without any problems.

  • SWS BE-F wireless bus extender

    This module provides wireless data transfer between the SWS server and the electronic fitting. The power supply can be provided either via the fitting’s battery compartment or via a mains adapter. When supplied with mains voltage, the wireless bus extender also functions as a repeater (mesh wireless network). Alongside the fitting, temperature sensors can also be connected to the bus extender. A combination of wired and wireless bus extenders can be used within the same system without any problems.

  • SWS FM wireless manager

    This module bridges longer wireless distances: it functions as a repeater and is powered by a mains adapter.

  • SWS 30 V bus mains adapter

    this module supplies power to all of the wired bus extenders and their networked fittings as well as the SWS server.

  • SWS gateways

    The gateways enable the integration of the SWS Water Management System with the central building control system. A gateway translates the SWS protocol into the target standard bus protocol. Various models are available, depending on the protocols and data points that you require. One SWS gateway is required for each integrated SWS server.

  • SWS temperature sensors

    These sensors record the water temperature, which is used to control hygiene flushes and log system temperatures. To transfer the temperature data, the temperature sensors are integrated with the SWS network either by using the fitting’s bus extender or by using a dedicated bus extender.

  • SWS leak protection fitting

    This fitting reduces the risk of water damage outside the building’s hours of use, without compromising the measures put in place to maintain drinking water hygiene. The fitting uses a programmable calendar function to shut off the water supply during times when parts of the building are not in use. The fitting opens and closes automatically for stagnation flushes.

  • Fittings

    Virtually every SCHELL electronic fitting can be networked with the SWS Water Management System. This means every part of the installation – wash basins, kitchens, showers, WCs and urinals – can be integrated with the system.

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SWS/SMART.SWS in practice

From hospitals and sports centres to hotels and head offices, SWS/SMART.SWS is the perfect solution for many different building types and already in use in a wide variety of properties. Browse our projects to find inspiration – and the right solutions for your challenges.

Essential information at a glance

Our SWS Manual also covers all of the system’s benefits and functions

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