Smart building cabling

Modern, cost-efficient network that grows with your enterprise

Are you in search of a future-proof IT network that is both cost-effective and versatile? We provide a complete system designed to meet all these requirements. Our solution is an intelligent, cost-optimised, and easily adaptable concept – in short, a network that integrates seamlessly with your existing building, IT, and process structures while growing alongside your enterprise. With the smartNET concept, you are fully equipped to tackle the future challenges of office and building cabling. This innovative alternative to conventional structured cabling opens up entirely new possibilities. Choose a comprehensive, future-proof concept that prioritises economic efficiency and flexibility, whether for new network installations or integration into existing systems. The system is flexibly expandable and optimised for Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications.

Possibility of easily expandable bandwidth, with the ability to assign data rates and individually assigning data rates on a department or process-specific basis within the building. High level of flexibility in the spatial layout or workplaces.

Considerable savings potential in the tertiary infrastructure (cable volume, cable ducts) thanks to intelligent architecture and use of office distributors.

Disruption-free extension and restructuring possible during ongoing business operation. Easy integration in any working environment.

A smart cabling architecture for a modern building IT network

Thanks to its intelligent concept, tertiary copper cable lengths can be reduced to a minimum, enabling considerable cost savings. This is achieved through the use of a passive optical fibre consolidation point (CP) in the secondary sector, bringing future-proof fibre optic technology closer to the end user. Additional savings are facilitated by the so-called office distributors (ODs), which are connected to the passive consolidation point in a ring or radial configuration within the tertiary sector, replacing the conventional centralised floor distributors.
Whereas a separate room is typically required for large distributor units, the office distributors can be installed within the double floor, ceiling area, or walls, seamlessly integrating into any working environment without imposing additional space requirements. to the product page

Smart networking - The alternative to conventionally structured cabling

The benefits in numbers:

25-75%

Reduction of the tertiary
copper cabling and
the fire load

50-80%

Savings on time-intensive
on-site measurements thanks to pre-assembled cables

up to 50%

Time savings on site thanks
to pre-assembled cables

10-20%

Reduced total (project) costs through the installation of the currently required ACTUAL scope

Our comprehensive building cabling solution

Implemented by a single supplier

As a reliable, expert full-service supplier, we support our customers from initial planning through to project completion. Benefit from having a dedicated point of contact, binding price offers, and a complete infrastructure provided by a single source. Do you have any questions about planning, installing, or revitalising your building infrastructure? We would be delighted to assist you. Get in touch!

We provide comprehensive support, starting with the initial site survey and planning, continuing through (active and passive) installation, and concluding with final acceptance. This end-to-end project planning minimises the effort required for coordination. Staying true to the smartNET concept, retrofits can be implemented without disrupting ongoing business operations.

We not only supply the entire infrastructure from a single source but also offer you a fixed, binding price. Each quote includes the complete data network, covering planning and commissioning. Future extensions can also be ordered at a predictable fixed price.

Any other questions?

Here you will find answers to various questions on the topic of smart building cabling.

Even after using a passive network for an extended period, nearly every business eventually faces the need to revitalise its network cabling due to changing requirements over time. In such cases, switching to the innovative smartNET concept is always an option. This forward-looking network solution is practically independent of the existing cable infrastructure and can be installed separately from the current fire protection measures. As a result, it can be implemented effortlessly in parallel with the existing network infrastructure.

Yes, PreCONNECT^® smartNET can be integrated into an existing structured cabling solution at any time. This means the current solution does not need to be removed. Both systems can coexist within a single overall network without any issues. The innovative network solution utilises active and passive standard components that are also readily available and widely used in structured networks.

PreCONNECT^® smartNET enables flexible network construction suitable for all building types and uses — whether in old or new buildings, or in office, retail, or industrial spaces. The intelligent cabling architecture is particularly ideal for new buildings with undefined usage or unknown future users. Furthermore, it requires no structural modifications at the building level for network extensions or switch-overs, making it an excellent choice for existing buildings with limited opportunities for alterations. This building cabling solution can be applied to very small networks, campus networks, standalone solutions, or used in combination with conventional structured cabling.

Office distributors can be placed wherever they won’t cause obstructions: in a double-floor, suspended ceiling, or mounted on a wall. The key advantage is their ability to integrate seamlessly into any working environment without requiring additional space. They are easy to dismantle and highly versatile, allowing for straightforward relocation. As such, PreCONNECT^® smartNET is particularly well-suited for historic or listed buildings, where conversion options are highly restricted.

Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) enables the provision of an electrical power supply to network-capable devices via an existing twisted-pair Ethernet cable. This means that the data cable carries both data signals and electrical energy to the terminal devices. However, this technology only works reliably if the cable temperature does not exceed 60°C—a problem often encountered with long copper cables in traditional structured cabling. With PreCONNECT^® smartNET, tertiary cabling is reduced to a minimum, eliminating the issue of cable overheating due to the short transmission paths. This also significantly reduces attenuation, ensuring more efficient and reliable PoE performance.