UKC Ljubljana

UKC Ljubljana operates over 130 air conditioning systems, numerous heating and cooling stations and more than 100 floor-level electrical switchboards, which were initially controlled by more than 300 different control systems. The hospital sought to implement a Central Control System (CCS) to provide operators and maintenance staff with quick and easy access to all critical data required to maintain smooth operations and monitor energy consumption.

Metronik implemented a CCS based on the GE iFix platform, with GE Historian for data storage. The core of the system comprises robust SCADA servers set in a virtual and redundant configuration. Users are granted access to data specific to their areas, which they can view through iFix clients or web-based portals.

With over 85,000 measurements and 10,000 alarms being processed, the CCS at UKC Ljubljana is among the largest and most advanced systems of its kind in Slovenia and Europe.

MePIS Energy monitors an additional 760 data points related to energy consumption, including electricity, water, heating, cooling, steam and other energy sources such as gas, compressed air and vacuum. Of these, 560 measurements are automatically collected, while 180 are manually inputted. The system processes a total of 1,500 calculations and presents them through more than 150 KPIs.

The new CCS system has significantly streamlined the work of operators and maintenance personnel, providing quick access to critical data with just a few clicks. System operators now have a detailed view of equipment performance, while maintenance teams can more effectively troubleshoot issues. Mobile and web-based technologies allow staff to perform their tasks more efficiently.

The system archives all critical data, including temperature and air cleanliness in operating rooms.

In the area of energy management, accurate data on energy consumption in individual systems and buildings is readily available, allowing for KPI-based comparisons and identification of energy-critical areas. Another significant benefit is the time saved through the automatic generation of energy reports.

All solutions are implemented using modern, open technologies that support future expansion and the integration of new systems as UKC Ljubljana continues to upgrade its existing infrastructure and build new hospital facilities.