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DDC & Field Devices

DDC & Field Devices

The Intelligence Starts at the Field Level.

Every intelligent building management system depends on accurate data from the field. Direct Digital Controllers (DDC) and field devices — sensors, actuators, transmitters, and valves — are the physical intelligence layer that feeds real-world conditions into your BMS. Digitech supplies, installs, and configures DDC controllers and field instrumentation from leading manufacturers, ensuring accurate measurement, reliable control, and seamless integration with your building automation platform.

Precision Instrumentation for Every Application

Digitech supplies and installs the full range of DDC controllers and field devices for HVAC, electrical, and environmental monitoring applications:

DDC, PLC & HVAC Controllers

BACnet-native DDC controllers, programmable logic controllers, and dedicated HVAC controllers for AHUs, chillers, FCUs, and plant equipment — supporting open integration with any BMS platform.

Room, Zone & Smart Thermostats

Compact zone controllers and networked thermostats managing individual room conditions including temperature, CO2, lighting, and occupancy with local and remote adjustment.

Temperature, Humidity & Pressure Sensors

Duct, room, pipe, and outdoor sensors in PT100, NTC, and 4-20mA formats covering temperature, humidity, static pressure, and differential pressure across all zones and systems.

Air Quality, CO2, CO & Gas Sensors

Multi-parameter IAQ sensors monitoring CO2, CO, VOC, particulate matter, and H2 — supporting demand-controlled ventilation and safety monitoring in critical spaces.

Flow Meters, Occupancy & Level Sensors

Electromagnetic, ultrasonic, and vortex flow meters, people counting sensors, water leak detection cables, and tank level sensors for complete building utility monitoring.

Actuators, Valves & VFD Integration

Motorised control valves, damper actuators, modulating ball valves, and VFD integration for precise HVAC control, energy optimisation, and pump and fan speed management.

Gateways, Panels & Wireless Devices

Protocol converters, field control panels, touch panels, Flexsat controllers, and wireless field devices enabling legacy integration, local control, and cable-free retrofit deployments.

Commissioning & Calibration Services

End-to-end commissioning, loop checking, and sensor calibration services ensuring all field devices perform accurately and reliably from day one.

Open Standards vs Proprietary Field Device Ecosystems

Digitech strongly advocates for open-protocol field devices — ensuring your building investment is not locked to a single manufacturer.

Open Protocol (BACnet / Modbus / KNX)

Full interoperability with any compliant BMS platform, freedom to change software vendors, and long-term investment protection for your building infrastructure.

Proprietary Systems

Factory-optimised performance for specific platforms but with dependency on a single manufacturer for future upgrades, support, and spare parts.

Digitech Recommendation

We design with open protocols as the default standard, selecting proprietary devices only when they offer a specific operational advantage for your application.

What a Well-Designed Field Device Layer Can Do

Accurate, Calibrated Data

Reliable sensor measurements providing the foundation for all BMS control decisions and energy calculations.

Remote Configuration & Diagnostics

DDC controllers configurable via BMS front-end, reducing the need for physical access to plant rooms.

Fail-Safe Operation

Controlled system behaviour during sensor failures, communication faults, or power interruptions.

Auto-Discovery

BACnet network auto-discovery simplifying commissioning and enabling rapid fault identification.

Wireless Retrofit Capability

Battery-free and low-power wireless devices enabling BMS expansion without cabling disruption

Long-Life Industrial-Grade Hardware

IP-rated field devices with calibration certificates and traceability documentation for compliance purposes.

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