E-Controls
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersSant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
E-Controls firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- E-Controls
- Legal name
- ELECTRONIC INTELLIGENT CONTROLS, S. L.
- Website
- https://e-controls.es
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
E-Controls industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Automation Systems
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls) (IMAIABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Controls, Thermostats, Sensors & Building Automation (HVAC Controls) (IMADANAH)
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Where E-Controls is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sant Boi de Llobregat
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
E-Controls business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Product Sales: E-Controls generates revenue through the sale of proprietary building automation hardware including room controllers, multisensors, touch displays, gateways, and related accessories. Products are sold through direct engagement with system integrators and building automation companies.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
E-Controls product offering
Product offeringCore offering
E-Controls manufactures and sells proprietary building automation hardware for HVAC, lighting, and occupancy control in hotels, offices, and residential buildings. Its offering centers on the patented e-Room family of room controllers, L-DALI lighting gateways, e-Multisensor occupancy/light sensors, touch displays, and multi-protocol gateways that integrate with LonWorks, DALI, BACnet, Modbus, and KNX building management systems to deliver occupancy-based energy savings.
Product overview
E-Controls is a building automation and energy efficiency solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of HVAC, lighting, and occupancy management products. The core product families include: (1) e-Room room controllers (Classic, Plus, Stand-Alone, Panasonic variants) for fan-coil and VRF climate control with up to 25% energy savings, (2) L-DALI gateways enabling DALI lighting integration with LonWorks/IP BMS systems, (3) e-Multisensor occupancy and light sensors with LonWorks, DALI, or autonomous operation, and (4) e-Touch display/keypad interfaces for user interaction. Products support multiple protocols including LonWorks ISO/IEC 14908, DALI, BACnet, Modbus, and KNX, with LonMark interoperability certification. The portfolio serves hotels, offices, hospitals, and residential buildings with scalable solutions from standalone controllers to full BMS integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- e-Room Classic Patented room climate controller for fan-coil systems with LonWorks TP/FT-10 interface, occupancy-based HVAC control via card reader and window contact inputs, supporting 2-pipe and 4-pipe installations and offering up to 20% energy savings for hotels, offices, and buildings.
- e-Room Plus Combined HVAC and lighting room controller in a single device for offices, hotels, and hospitals, supporting 2-pipe and 4-pipe systems with up to 25% energy savings, occupancy detection via card reader or motion sensor, and LonMark-compatible LonWorks integration.
- e-Room Panasonic Stand-Alone Stand-alone room controller for Panasonic VRF indoor units with integrated display, temperature sensor, and inputs/outputs for combined HVAC, lighting, and motorized blinds control. Supports up to 4 configuration modes for different room types and communicates directly with Panasonic indoor units without additional remote controls.
- e-Room Panasonic Modbus Room controller for Panasonic VRF systems with Modbus RTU RS-485 communication for BMS integration, enabling remote monitoring and control of HVAC, lighting, and blinds from building management systems.
- e-Room Stand-Alone Autonomous fan coil thermostat controller with 4 inputs and 5 outputs for standalone climate control installations in hotels and offices.
- e-Room Plus 3E/5S Stand-Alone PIR Fan coil controller with integrated PIR motion sensor for hotels and offices, enabling occupancy-based climate control in a single device.
- e-Room Plus 4E/5S Stand-Alone PRO Autonomous fan coil controller for hotels and offices with expandability for remote BMS communication and management.
- e-Room Modular Series Modular fan coil controllers available in TN (ON/OFF valves), ECO (EC motors 0-10V), PRO (0-10V valves), and MAX variants (4E/4S, 4E/5S, 4E/6S) with Modbus communication for scalable HVAC zone management.
- e-Thermo Stand-Alone Autonomous fan coil thermostat for 2-pipe and 4-pipe installations in hotels and offices.
- e-Room ECO Modbus Fan coil controller with Modbus communication for EC motors with 0-10V control, available in white and black variants for HVAC automation projects.
- L-DALI Gateway (1/2/4 Channel) DALI-to-LonWorks/IP gateway enabling DALI lighting integration with BMS systems. Supports 1–4 DALI channels, Ethernet/IP-852, TP/FT-10, USB for Wi-Fi/EnOcean/SMI adapters, OPC, and Modbus TCP, with alarm, scheduling, and trending (AST) functions.
- e-Multisensor Lon TP/FT-10 Multisensor for LonWorks networks combining motion detection, ambient light sensing, and temperature measurement, with constant light control for automatic dimming and integration with LonMark-compatible systems.
- e-Multisensor AutoDim (DALI, 1-10V, 0-10V) Autonomous multisensors with DALI Master or 1-10V/0-10V outputs for standalone occupancy-based lighting control with configurable light level setpoints and automatic on/off/dimming.
- e-Multisensor Bus DALI Motion and light sensor with DALI bus interface for integration with DALI lighting control systems, available in standard and wide detection variants.
- e-Multisensor AutoOnOff Motion and light sensor for automatic on/off lighting control in standalone installations.
- e-Sensor Noiseless Silent motion detector for wall/ceiling mount with optotransistor output, designed for hotel rooms with 12-24Vac/Vdc supply.
- e-Detector Noiseless Ceiling-mount silent motion detector with optotransistor output for occupancy detection in hotels and buildings.
- e-Touch Display Mini Mini touch display for climate control integrating temperature, humidity, and CO2 sensors with BMS integration via Modbus communication to e-Room Modular and LINX/LIOB automation servers.
- LPAD-7 Multiprotocol 7-inch programmable touch panel supporting multiple protocols (LonWorks/BACnet/Modbus) for building automation visualization and control.
- e-Touch Flexi/Panel Keypads Customizable touch keypads available in multiple configurations (1R-5P to 6R-18P) for lighting and climate scene control, available in white and black.
- Automation Servers (LINX/LIOB) Building automation servers for global BMS integration, monitoring, and control of connected HVAC and lighting systems across buildings.
- Multiprotocol Gateways Multi-protocol gateway devices enabling integration between different building automation protocols (LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus, KNX, DALI) within heterogeneous BMS environments.
- LonWorks Routers and Network Cards LonWorks routers and network interface cards for extending and integrating LonWorks TP/FT-10 networks within building automation deployments.
- Window Automation Motorized window automation systems for controlled ventilation and natural air intake management in buildings.
- Indoor Air Quality Sensors (AirQualy) Combined air quality sensors measuring CO2, COV, PM, temperature, and humidity for healthy building environments, including models for school applications.
- Software Suite Building management software including installation, monitoring, and network diagnostics tools for E-Controls product commissioning and ongoing operation.
- Contacto Puerta/Ventana (CVP-NC) Normally-closed window/door contact sensor for energy-saving HVAC shutdown when windows are open in rooms.
- Power Supply 24Vcc / 15W DIN rail power supply converting 95-250Vac to 24Vdc at 15W for powering e-Room and related controllers.
- e-Multisensor Surface Surface-mount installation box for e-Multisensor and e-Detector products, designed for installation on rough ceilings with side cable entries.
Companies that use E-Controls
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
E-Controls technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability1 record
Feature5 records
E-Controls partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- PanasoniccoreE-Controls has developed specialized room controllers (e-Room Panasonic Stand-Alone and e-Room Panasonic Modbus) that directly communicate with Panasonic VRF indoor units without requiring additional remote controls. This integration enables unified room automation for hotels and offices using Panasonic climate systems, controlling HVAC, lighting, and blinds from a single E-Controls device.
- LonMark InternationalcoreE-Controls products are LonMark certified and compatible with the LonMark interoperability standard (ISO/IEC 14908). Products include standard functional profiles that enable seamless integration with other LonWorks devices and systems from various manufacturers in building automation networks.
- IndescatminorE-Controls participated as an exhibitor in the 13th EFISport Jornada de Eficiencia Energética en Instalaciones Deportivas organized by Indescat (Catalan Sports Facilities Institute), demonstrating their energy efficiency solutions for sports facilities.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
E-Controls competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Priva: Priva is a Dutch privately-held building automation and climate-control manufacturer with hardware controllers, sensors, and energy management software for horticulture, offices, and hotels. Comparable to E-Controls in targeting HVAC/lighting integration and energy savings, with broader vertical exposure.
- LOYTEC Electronics: LOYTEC is a Vienna-based manufacturer of multi-protocol building automation servers, gateways, and room automation devices supporting LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus, DALI, and KNX. It is the closest direct comparable to E-Controls, with overlapping product architecture (L-INX, L-DALI, L-IOB) and even an explicit distribution relationship listed in E-Controls' materials.
- Reliable Controls: Reliable Controls is a Canadian independent manufacturer of BACnet-native building automation controllers, touchscreens, and lighting products sold exclusively through certified system integrators. Comparable to E-Controls in the niche specialty-vendor positioning, integrator-only GTM, and proprietary controller-plus-interface stack.
- Distech Controls: Distech Controls is a Canada/France-based manufacturer of BACnet, LonWorks, and wireless (Bluetooth, Zigbee, EnOcean) building automation controllers, sensors, and touch interfaces for hotel, office, and residential applications. Comparable to E-Controls in product scope (room controllers, multisensors, lighting gateways) and target verticals, though with broader international reach.
- Kieback&Peter: Kieback&Peter is a German family-owned building automation specialist offering DDC controllers, room automation panels, and BMS integration across BACnet, LonWorks, and KNX. Highly comparable to E-Controls' profile: similar size, family ownership, mid-European focus, and engineering-led product portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Desigo): Siemens Desigo covers building automation, room automation (including a dedicated hotel offering), and HVAC integration via BACnet, KNX, and proprietary Siemens protocols. Competes head-on with E-Controls in mid-to-large European hotel and office projects, but at vastly larger scale.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell offers building controllers (including the legacy CentraLine and Niagara/TRIDIUM lines) supporting BACnet, LonWorks, and Niagara Framework, serving hotels, offices, and commercial real estate. A global incumbent overlap with E-Controls across room automation and integrator channels.
- Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Building): Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Building portfolio covers BMS, room controllers, lighting, and HVAC integration with BACnet/Modbus/LonWorks protocols. A large incumbent competing against E-Controls in similar hotel and commercial deployments but at substantially larger scale.
Emerging players
- Beckhoff Automation: Beckhoff is a German PC-based automation supplier whose building automation line includes BACnet/Modbus controllers and I/O for HVAC, lighting, and energy. Overlaps with E-Controls at the controller and protocol-gateway layer, though Beckhoff's primary focus remains industrial/factory automation.
- WAGO Kontakttechnik: WAGO is a German manufacturer of automation controllers, I/O systems, and gateways (including BACnet, KNX, Modbus, DALI) used in building and industrial automation. Comparable to E-Controls in protocol-converter and multi-protocol gateway offerings, though WAGO is materially larger and broader in scope.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about E-Controls
What does E-Controls do?
E-Controls manufactures and sells proprietary building automation hardware for HVAC, lighting, and occupancy control in hotels, offices, and residential buildings. Its offering centers on the patented e-Room family of room controllers, L-DALI lighting gateways, e-Multisensor occupancy/light sensors, touch displays, and multi-protocol gateways that integrate with LonWorks, DALI, BACnet, Modbus, and KNX building management systems to deliver occupancy-based energy savings.
Is E-Controls a public or private company?
E-Controls is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was E-Controls founded?
E-Controls was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is E-Controls based?
E-Controls is headquartered in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does E-Controls make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Product Sales.
Who are E-Controls's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Priva, LOYTEC Electronics, Reliable Controls, Distech Controls and Kieback&Peter. Broad incumbents are Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Desigo), Honeywell Building Technologies and Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure Building). Emerging players are Beckhoff Automation and WAGO Kontakttechnik.
Does E-Controls have an API?
No public API is recorded for E-Controls.
What industry is E-Controls in?
E-Controls's product category is Building Automation Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIABAD, Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS, HVAC Controls), with a secondary code of BPABAGAB, HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls). Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.