Carrier i-Vu vs Daikin Applied Building Management System

Carrier i-Vu is building automation software for central monitoring, control, and optimization of HVAC and integrated building systems. i-Vu Pro presents system data, schedules, alarms, and trends in a browser-based interface accessible from web-enabled devices. It also includes dashboards, reports, trend visualization, insight sharing, security updates, and live system backups; Carrier describes it as built on open BACnet standards. The on-premises version is licensed for use in a customer's own infrastructure, while i-Vu Cloud is hosted on AWS and includes server maintenance, monitoring, database redundancy, backups, and software upgrades. Carrier says the cloud service uses BACnet Secure Connect. i-Vu Express supports integration with third-party systems such as lighting and metering. A Life Sciences offering provides change records, digitally signed reports, and audit-ready documentation aligned with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 expectations. Pricing is on request, and license or subscription scope and usage limits may apply. The cloud BAS service does not provide alarm monitoring, alarm response, or dispatch.

Daikin Applied Building Management System is a paid, open control platform for building mechanical systems, with Android, iOS, and web access. It is designed for new BMS installations, legacy-control upgrades, and rooftop-unit fleets across multiple sites. Operators receive real-time alerts and insights, monitor systems remotely, and submit service requests. Lifecycle analytics are described as supporting equipment life, operating-cost performance, and HVAC service contracts. The system integrates with Daikin and third-party equipment through BACnet, Lonworks, Modbus, digital and analog I/O, and legacy communication protocols. Its scale runs from unit-level control to enterprise-wide monitoring. Controls use modular components, color-coded removable terminals, universal I/O across models, and an onboard Hand-Off-Auto display for local access. Daikin names retail, schools, and commercial applications as target settings. Local service offices design, install, and maintain turnkey controls and handle availability. Daikin describes the ecosystem as secure but gives no specific controls or certifications. Pricing is available on request.