{"id":9198,"date":"2025-09-26T10:50:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T09:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/?p=9198"},"modified":"2025-09-30T08:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T07:07:22","slug":"ahu-controllers-field-or-factory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/ahu-controllers-field-or-factory\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Better to Install AHU Controllers in the Field or in the Factory?"},"content":{"rendered":"This brief article will discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of field-installed and factory-installed AHU controllers \u2013 and to explain why <strong>OJ Electronics takes the factory-installed approach.<\/strong><section id=\"builder-section-text_145\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1 padding-below\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1 orderup-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_145-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/img-1346-oj-rooftop-e1758801125237.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-text_30\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1 padding-below\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_30-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title \">Let\u2019s Start with the Pros and Cons to Installing Controllers in the Field.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-text_149\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-2 layout-6 padding-below\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_149-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small\">The Field-Installed Approach<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>There\u2019s a lot to be said for choosing to install your AHU controllers on site at a given building or building complex. First, this approach means all AHU control algorithms can be gathered in the building\u2019s building management system (BMS), centralizing all control functionality in a single system from a single supplier.<\/p>\n<p>One advantage of this is that facility managers can easily <strong>access and monitor all AHUs on one BMS screen<\/strong> <strong>via the same interface regardless of AHU brand<\/strong>. Another benefit is that all similar AHUs in the BMS \u2013 even those from different producers \u2013 can be operated via the same generic control algorithms. Plus, <strong>all AHUs in such a setup can share the same control strategy and performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BMS systems themselves are very flexible and can easily be modified to accommodate new requirements during the building\u2019s lifetime. Likewise, the AHU control algorithms used can be adapted to meet future demands. And of course IT security updates apply to all components in the BMS system \u2013 including the PLC used to control the AHU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2 bg-img special-bg bg-img-aspect\" id=\"builder-section-text_149-column-2\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" style=\" padding-bottom: 66.69921875%; background-size: contain;\" data-bg=\"url('https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/bms-ahu-1024x683.png')\">\n<div class=\"content-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-3 bg-img special-bg bg-img-circle orderdown-1 special-bg bg-img-circle\" id=\"builder-section-text_149-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" style=\"\" data-bg=\"url('https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/field-ahu-new-1024x683.png')\">\n<div class=\"content-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-4 special-bg bg-img-circle\" id=\"builder-section-text_149-column-2\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small\">The Downsides of On Site<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>Of course there are also disadvantages to the install-on-site approach. Proprietary BMS systems are often only serviced and updated by the original supplier, and changing suppliers requires a large investment in a new BMS system from another manufacturer. What\u2019s more, <strong>system integration costs are largely based on the total number of data points<\/strong>, which can really add up with full integration of all AHU sensors and components.<\/p>\n<p>With a field-installed approach, <strong>AHU commissioning can be complex \u2013 as field installed controllers can include incorrect wiring<\/strong>, wrong components, the need to move components already installed, and some modification of control algorithms. Then there is the required rewiring and programming of controllers upon expiry of the BMS system or other components, complications that arise from the comparatively short lifecycle of BMS systems, and potential unstable operation or disturbances connected with electromagnetic compatibility \u2013 even among components that are all CE-approved.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, there are <strong>many hidden complexities and costs<\/strong> associated with the field-installed approach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-text_139\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1 padding-below\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_139-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title \">Why OJ Chooses Factory-Installed<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9237\" src=\"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/ojairplus-300x266.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/ojairplus-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/ojairplus-768x680.png 768w, https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/09\/ojairplus.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-text_179\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1 padding-below\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_179-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>At OJ Electronics, we design our AHU controllers for easy integration into the AHU at the factory, prior to installation on site.<\/p>\n<h4>There are many reasons for this, including:<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-text_135\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-2 layout-6 padding-below\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_135-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small title-style-blue\">1. Guaranteed Performance.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>With a factory-installed system, <strong>controller settings are optimized<\/strong> in collaboration with your experts to suite each individual AHU. This means guaranteed performance without the risk that goes with generic algorithms and settings dialed in by installers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2\" id=\"builder-section-text_135-column-2\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small title-style-blue\">2. Lower Investment.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>It\u2019s <strong>more efficient to install controllers on an AHU assembly<\/strong> <strong>line<\/strong> than at a construction site. All required datapoints will have already been entered in the user interface and BMS protocols, and the cost of BMS integration is very low.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-3\" id=\"builder-section-text_135-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small title-style-blue\">3. Lower Operation and Service Costs.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>A detailed, built-in alarm system provides <strong>precise fault information<\/strong>, making it easier to identify malfunctions quickly. This allows service technicians to troubleshoot issues more efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-4\" id=\"builder-section-text_135-column-2\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small title-style-blue\">4. Year-Round Reliability.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>The complete AHU design, including the controller, has been <strong>optimized and tested<\/strong> during the manufacturer\u2019s product development process. This ensures many years of reliable year-round operation right from day one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-5\" id=\"builder-section-text_135-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small title-style-blue\">5. Fast Commissioning.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>The AHU (including controller) is <strong>factory-tested with all components pre-wired<\/strong> and verified for proper operation. This eliminates the need for on-site wiring and configuration of sensors and other components.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-6\" id=\"builder-section-text_135-column-2\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small title-style-blue\">6. Easy and Affordable Updates.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>The AHU controller <strong>can be updated with new features, with no costly changes to the BMS<\/strong>. This allows AHU manufacturers to offer long-term value, extend product lifecycles, and stay competitive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-7\" id=\"builder-section-text_135-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small title-style-blue\">7. Freedom to Choose Among AHU Brands.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>Open BMS interface protocols (BACnet, Modbus) <strong>allow different AHU brands to be used<\/strong> on the same BMS network, eliminating the risk of being locked in to a single supplier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-text_181\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-next-text builder-text-columns-1 padding-below\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_181-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<h2 class=\"builder-text-title title-style-small\">Factory-Installed isn\u2019t Always Perfect\u2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<p>Despite all the positives, the factory-installed approach to controller integration can also have downsides. BMS integrators cannot modify the software in a factory-installed AHU controller. Only the AHU manufacturer can introduce new features or updates \u2013 and only they can guarantee performance, which may limit flexibility for some system integrators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2026 but we\u2019re convinced it\u2019s the better choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"builder-section-text_122\" class=\"builder-section-prev-text builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-last builder-text-columns-1 padding-below\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"section-inner\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_122-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\" >\n<div class=\"content-inner\">\n<blockquote class=\"aligncenter\">\n<p><b>\u201c<\/b>OJ Electronics settled on the factory-installed controller model years ago. We did so because we believed \u2013 and remain convinced \u2013 that factory-installed is the better option for most buildings. Less complicated. Faster. More affordable.<\/p>\n<p>We also believe that the experts who design your AHUs know best how their controller should be configured. Choosing a supplier who will work closely with them to integrate and set up their controllers in the factory will nearly always produce the best results.<b>\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded alignnone wp-image-8926 size-full\" style=\"color: #171717; font-style: normal; text-align: start;\" src=\"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/1056-hq.png\" alt=\"Mogens J\u00f8rgensen, Product Manager HVAC at OJ Electronics\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/1056-hq.png 300w, https:\/\/ojelectronics.com\/controllers-sensors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/11\/1056-hq-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mogens J\u00f8rgensen, Product Manager Controls<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This brief article will discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of field-installed and factory-installed AHU controllers \u2013 and to explain why OJ Electronics takes the factory-installed approach. 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