Carrier Launches i-Vu 11 Building Automation System with Predictive Analytics and BACnet Rev 24 Support

Kennesaw, Ga. — Carrier Global Corp. has launched i-Vu 11, the latest iteration of its building automation system (BAS). The browser-based platform consolidates Carrier HVAC equipment, controls, and operational data so that facility teams can monitor building conditions, investigate issues, and manage HVAC operations from a single interface. Pre-engineered control programs and auto-generated equipment graphics underpin an integrated equipment-and-controls approach, allowing customers to view and manage supported Carrier hardware and controls through one system.

Operational and diagnostic features

According to the company's press release, i-Vu 11 introduces several capabilities aimed at streamlining day-to-day operations:

• i-Vu Traverse – a new relationship-based view of building systems that lets operators follow equipment connections, retrace troubleshooting steps, and reach the source of an issue more quickly.
• Alarm management tools – bulk alarm actions and temporary alarm-action suppression give authorized operators a way to manage alarm volume while a fault is being addressed, helping teams focus on active priority alarms.
• Pre-engineered Carrier control programs, auto-generated equipment graphics, and updated equipment application libraries – designed to support coordinated operation of compatible Carrier HVAC equipment and controls, simplifying system startup and routine management while improving visibility across supported assets.

Administration and security

i-Vu 11 adds operator search, operator duplication, and reusable privilege sets to help administrators establish and maintain system access as staff and responsibilities change. Security audit-log filtering allows reviews to be narrowed by activity type. For i-Vu Pro systems, syslog integration enables selected application events to be shared with compatible IT monitoring tools.

Predictive insights

An optional package called Predictive Insights for i-Vu, powered by Carrier Abound, analyzes available system data to identify potential equipment issues and operational inefficiencies for facilities teams to review. Carrier notes that results vary based on system configuration, data availability and quality, equipment condition, maintenance practices, and operating conditions.

Protocol and controller compatibility

The system supports BACnet Protocol Revision 24 as a BACnet Operator Workstation and maintains support for multiple generations of Carrier controllers, which the company says can help customers plan system modernization while preserving compatibility with existing Carrier controls.

Dominic Eorio, sales director at Carrier Controls, stated that i-Vu 11 is designed to make day-to-day building operations simpler while helping customers prepare for more connected and proactive operations. He added that by bringing supported Carrier equipment and controls together, the platform gives facility teams clearer operational visibility and more efficient tools for investigating issues.