Reduce energy waste in modular welfare units through automation

Collect data directly from the utility meter

Get window and door activity data with timestamps

Receive data on temperature and humidity

Control HVAC by automations based on window activity, temperature, and schedules

Cut costs through automation

Welfare units often consume excessive energy unnecessarily. Reducing this remotely can be challenging without insight into on-site conditions. Is heat escaping because windows are left open? Has the heating been left on after the crew has gone?
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Xtellio’s solution for modular welfare units helps you reduce costs by automatically turning the HVAC system on or off—preventing heat loss through open windows, lowering the temperature at night or outside working hours, and shutting down the system during weekends and holidays. It also provides real-time, accurate energy consumption data for billing and CO₂ footprint calculations.

How it works

Illustration of welfare unit with two rooms, blue circles for sensors, one dark for 5G gateway

First, a Gateway Xentral (dark icon in the illustration) is installed. This device communicates with Xtellio Cloud via an embedded SIM solution. It collects data from all other devices installed in the modular welfare unit and forwards it to the cloud. It also receives commands from the cloud—such as updated schedules or new trigger settings for the IR Xense to control the HVAC unit. If needed, the Gateway Xentral can also be configured to provide GPS location data.
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The Gateway Xentral is paired with Xense devices (blue icons in the illustration):

Magnet Xense devices installed on windows and doors to detect if they remain open for more than 10 minutes.
Air Quality Xense devices measure room temperature and humidity.
IR Xense device(s) are placed in front of the HVAC unit(s) to control power based on data from the Magnet and Air Quality Xenses, or according to a predefined off-hour schedule.
A Metering Xense connects to the energy meter, providing remote real-time consumption data.
For additional insights, more Xtellio Xenses can be added—such as the PIR Xense, which provides usage data for rented spaces.

HVAC unit control

Diagram showing how the HVAC unit is triggered to turn on and off

The system comes with standard default settings that enable the IR Xense to manage the HVAC unit automatically. If the default settings don't suit your specific needs, Xtellio can help customize them for your use case.

‍Turn-Off Triggers:

A window or door remains open for more than 10 minutes
Room temperature rises above 21°C
Off-hour schedule 17:00–05:00

‍Turn-On Triggers:

‍Room temperature falls below 17°C

Xtellio standard hardware used for this solution:

Gateway Xentral

Can be paired with up to 10 Xtellio Xenses, from which it collects data and transmits it to the Xtellio Cloud.

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Metering Xense

Connects via M-Bus for monitoring real-time energy consumption. Fits for mounting on DIN rail in an electrical panel.

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Magnet Xense

Detects the presence of a magnetic counterpart and can be used to detect openings/closings or as a cycle counter.

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IR Xense

Sends an IR signal to, for instance, power down the HVAC system on weekends/holidays or if a window or door is open.

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Air Quality Xense

This easy-to-deploy device will measure ambient temperature and relative humidity and relay to a Xentral.

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PIR Xense

Detects human presence via motion sensing and provides insights on utilization, for example, of rented spaces.

Est. launch Q3 2025

Your tools for control and insight

Xtellio Picco

– Mobile companion

The Xtellio Picco mobile app (iOS & Android) is your on-the-go companion, simplifying installation and pairing through QR code scanning.
In Picco, you can verify data values, view GPS-equipped devices on a map, and quickly access device info by scanning QR codes.

Xtellio Butler

– Device management web app

The Xtellio Butler web app helps you manage your devices and users. Get a complete overview of device health, battery status, and recent measurements—all in one place. You also get a convenient map view of all devices transmitting a GPS location.

Laptop displaying Xtellio Butler interface showing Xtellio API documentation on the screen

Xtellio APIs

– Seamless integration

Easily integrate Xtellio data into dashboards or tools like Power BI by accessing our API documentation in the Butler app under 'Integrations'.

Pricing and subscriptions

Hardware cost:

€150–€200 (depending on type and quantity).

Subscription:

You subscribe to Xtellio’s Xentral-type devices. The subscription includes SIM and mobile data, as well as Xtellio Xervices—providing access to the Picco and Butler device management apps, Xtellio Cloud, and API documentation for seamless integration with your own systems.

BASIC

Subscription yearly: 36€

Basic tier is for customers wanting to start with a simple solution.
We send data once per day—how you manage and use it is up to you.

BUSINESS

Subscription yearly: 40€

Business tier is for customers looking for added flexibility, configuration options, and the ability to build a solution on our platform.

PREMIUM

Subscription yearly: 48€

Premium tier is for customers wanting total freedom and control. Custom firmware settings are available exclusively in this tier.

For detailed information on each subscription tier, download the Xervices & Prices PDF below.

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Reduce energy waste in modular welfare units through automation

Cut costs through automation

How it works

HVAC unit control

Gateway Xentral

Metering Xense

Magnet Xense

IR Xense

Air Quality Xense

PIR Xense

Your tools for control and insight

Xtellio Picco

– Mobile companion

Xtellio Butler

– Device management web app

Xtellio APIs

– Seamless integration

Pricing and subscriptions

Hardware cost:

Subscription:

BASIC

BUSINESS

PREMIUM

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