{"id":70634,"date":"2026-04-07T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/?page_id=70634"},"modified":"2026-07-07T11:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T09:36:17","slug":"building-management-system-integration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-control\/building-management-system-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Management System Integration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><nav class=\"fusion-breadcrumbs fusion-breadcrumbs-1\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:1%;--awb-breadcrumb-sep:&#039;\/&#039;;\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/nav><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:3%;--awb-margin-bottom:3%;--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:42;line-height:1;\">Building Management System Integration for Heat Pump Controls<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Building Management System (BMS) integration for heat pump controls is the engineering practice of exposing a heat pump\u2019s operational data (temperatures, flows, states, alarms, energy) and supervisory control inputs (enable\/disable, mode, setpoints, limits, schedules) to a building automation platform through standardized communication protocols\u2014most commonly BACnet and Modbus, with KNX, LonWorks, and OPC UA used in specific segments or architectures.<\/p>\n<p>A rigorous integration approach protects plant stability by keeping fast, safety-critical control loops inside the heat pump controller (or a local plant controller) and using the BMS for supervisory commands, trend logging, alarms, optimization, and reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-control\/building-management-system-integration\/#What_a_BMS_may_control\" >What a BMS may control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-control\/building-management-system-integration\/#What_the_BMS_should_not_control_directly\" >What the BMS should not control directly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-control\/building-management-system-integration\/#Common_communication_protocols\" >Common communication protocols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-control\/building-management-system-integration\/#Why_point_mapping_matters\" >Why point mapping matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-control\/building-management-system-integration\/#Common_integration_challenges\" >Common integration challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idm-energie.at\/en\/heat-pump-control\/building-management-system-integration\/#Security_and_reliability_considerations\" >Security and reliability considerations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"hmti05\" data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"247\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_building_management_system_integration_means\"><\/span>What building management system integration means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"377\">Building Management System integration in heat pump controls means connecting a heat pump to a wider building automation system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"525\">In simple terms, it allows the Building Management System, or BMS, to monitor the heat pump and, in some cases, send limited supervisory commands.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"567\">The BMS may display information such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"637\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tn7fb\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"583\">temperatures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"163xeht\" data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"602\">operating status<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17p6ux4\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"611\">alarms<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ic72gq\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"625\">energy data<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14ey84e\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"637\">schedules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"673\">It may also send commands such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"779\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mf1iyo\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"694\">enable or disable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ucwl5i\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"721\">operating mode selection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"epbgjc\" data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"749\">approved setpoint changes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"afx7i2\" data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"779\">schedule-based instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"976\">The purpose is not to let the BMS replace the heat pump controller. The purpose is to connect the heat pump safely to the wider building system so operators can monitor and manage it more easily.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"qrsqll\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1008\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_BMS_integration_matters\"><\/span>Why BMS integration matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1117\">Heat pumps often do not work alone. In many buildings, they operate together with other components such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1213\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16jpmoz\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1126\">pumps<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p41u6r\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1135\">valves<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gqgaff\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1150\">buffer tanks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fc2lwi\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1180\">heating or cooling circuits<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1551s28\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1189\">meters<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"slt1d\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1213\">other plant equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1312\">When the heat pump is integrated into a BMS, operators can see how it fits into the whole system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1333\">This can help them:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1614\">\n<li data-section-id=\"g9qss2\" data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1382\">monitor performance from one central platform<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"z8rvvd\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1429\">view alarms and operating status more easily<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nk9l5h\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1484\">coordinate the heat pump with other building systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hjcio9\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1530\">track temperature and energy data over time<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cfhefd\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1572\">support maintenance and troubleshooting<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hjxdp0\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1614\">improve reporting and system visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1730\">This is especially useful in larger buildings, commercial projects, and systems with multiple pieces of equipment.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"zunodi\" data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1762\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_BMS_usually_monitors\"><\/span>What a BMS usually monitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1819\">A BMS can collect and display important heat pump data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1845\">Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2037\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1nw8ztd\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1883\">flow and return water temperatures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1knel4p\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1916\">outdoor or ambient temperature<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lyzp86\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1933\">operating mode<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yjsmf0\" data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1961\">unit or compressor status<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10axf7e\" data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1983\">alarms and warnings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w6y84n\" data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1999\">runtime hours<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ic72gq\" data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2013\">energy data<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lyiiv\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2037\">pump and valve status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2145\">This helps building operators understand how the heat pump is performing within the wider building system.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"o83j4\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2172\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_a_BMS_may_control\"><\/span>What a BMS may control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2278\">In many projects, the BMS can send supervisory commands to the heat pump or to a local plant controller.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2298\">These may include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2463\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mf1iyo\" data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2319\">enable or disable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hpep41\" data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2355\">heating or cooling mode selection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kr4f09\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2375\">schedule commands<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1t8aehd\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2407\">approved setpoint adjustments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ij70mo\" data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2433\">load management signals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m1vyt0\" data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2463\">plant coordination commands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2587\">These are usually slower control actions. They are meant for supervision and coordination, not for fast equipment control.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"2ywbs9\" data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2632\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_BMS_should_not_control_directly\"><\/span>What the BMS should not control directly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2797\">A key rule in heat pump integration is that fast and safety-critical functions should remain inside the heat pump controller or a dedicated local plant controller.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2829\">These functions often include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"3017\">\n<li data-section-id=\"uhpqhc\" data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2854\">compressor protection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vg2frm\" data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2872\">defrost control<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cjty27\" data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2891\">safety shutdowns<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dhgnfv\" data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2907\">sensor checks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gcb0u5\" data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2934\">minimum on and off times<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gupjri\" data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2956\">pressure protection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uafgx3\" data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2981\">temperature protection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xqlfj7\" data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3017\">other fast internal control loops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3115\">This control boundary helps protect safe operation, system stability, and long-term reliability.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"149sbil\" data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3150\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_communication_protocols\"><\/span>Common communication protocols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3231\">Heat pumps can be connected to a BMS through different communication protocols.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3257\">Common examples include:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"epa14p\" data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3269\">BACnet<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3334\">BACnet is widely used in commercial building automation systems.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kwct2c\" data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3346\">Modbus<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3481\">Modbus is common in HVAC equipment and metering. It is simple and widely used, but point definitions often depend on the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1xxff17\" data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3490\">KNX<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3621\">KNX is common in many European building automation projects, especially where room controls and energy management already use KNX.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"142nlp5\" data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3635\">LonWorks<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3727\">LonWorks is still found in some existing building systems, especially in retrofit projects.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"i5mrda\" data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3739\">OPC UA<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3872\">OPC UA is more common when building data also needs to connect to higher-level software, analytics platforms, or enterprise systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"4109\">The key idea is that different projects use different communication methods, and good integration depends on clear data definitions and clear control boundaries.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"dsrkx7\" data-start=\"4111\" data-end=\"4139\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_point_mapping_matters\"><\/span>Why point mapping matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4301\">Successful integration is not only about connecting one system to another. It is also about making sure the shared data is accurate, understandable, and usable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4355\">Each point should be clearly defined, including its:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4456\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j3bszz\" data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4363\">name<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j3oqpa\" data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4370\">unit<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1q07cad\" data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4380\">scaling<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1owj8ni\" data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4403\">read or write status<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rqyn5h\" data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4421\">update behavior<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1412wxo\" data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4437\">alarm meaning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1janwkz\" data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4456\">operating limits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4606\">If point mapping is unclear, the BMS may show incorrect data or allow unsuitable commands. That can create confusion and reduce trust in the system.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9rcl0m\" data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4640\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_integration_challenges\"><\/span>Common integration challenges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4684\">BMS integration can become difficult when:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4997\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dnd0ri\" data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4735\">the heat pump provides only limited data points<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3f9baj\" data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4785\">different systems use different data structures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vwsyeh\" data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4816\">units or scaling are unclear<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gopd1p\" data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4856\">signal meanings are poorly documented<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"clody7\" data-start=\"4857\" data-end=\"4895\">too much control is given to the BMS<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sigwxw\" data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"4922\">alarms are mapped poorly<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"181dsdx\" data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"4967\">communication loss is not handled properly<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8dcedq\" data-start=\"4968\" data-end=\"4997\">documentation is incomplete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5155\">In many cases, the problem is not the protocol itself. The problem is unclear point mapping, weak commissioning, or poorly defined control responsibilities.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"cbmpl9\" data-start=\"5157\" data-end=\"5199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_and_reliability_considerations\"><\/span>Security and reliability considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5201\" data-end=\"5334\">When a heat pump is connected to a BMS, it becomes part of a wider building network. That means reliability and security also matter.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5336\" data-end=\"5365\">Good practice often includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5603\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4lrznn\" data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5401\">separating networks where needed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dem62k\" data-start=\"5402\" data-end=\"5439\">controlling who can change settings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"itieop\" data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5468\">using secure remote access<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kfdgov\" data-start=\"5469\" data-end=\"5508\">documenting point permissions clearly<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xhyq53\" data-start=\"5509\" data-end=\"5560\">testing system behavior during communication loss<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"160o3fb\" data-start=\"5561\" data-end=\"5603\">keeping configuration records up to date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5605\" data-end=\"5756\">The exact design depends on the project. The general principle is simple: connected heat pump controls should remain stable, controlled, and protected.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5770\" data-end=\"5944\">Building Management System integration in heat pump controls allows a heat pump to share data and receive supervisory commands within a wider building automation environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5946\" data-end=\"6150\">A well-integrated system can improve visibility, coordination, alarms, and reporting. At the same time, the heat pump\u2019s own controller should continue to manage fast and safety-critical functions locally.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6152\" data-end=\"6315\">In practice, successful integration depends less on the protocol name alone and more on clear point mapping, defined control boundaries, and careful commissioning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1185.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1%;--awb-padding-right:2%;--awb-padding-left:2%;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:#fff042;--awb-bg-color-hover:#fff042;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:16px 16px 16px 16px;--awb-width-large:800px;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph blink-heading\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:1em;--fontSize:20;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>Configure your personalized heat pump system!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:-5px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-margin-left:2%;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Plan your heat pump system with iDM Energiesysteme. 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