Introducing FIN Framework: Intelligent Technology for Smart Buildings, Smart Equipment & IoT

At J2 Innovations, we're passionate about creating innovative solutions that make a difference – such as FIN Framework. When you’re powered by FIN you’re empowered to build smart buildings, equipment, and IoT systems that drive efficiency, performance, and growth.

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FIN™ Framework

J2 Innovations created FIN Framework as a cutting-edge open platform that makes your buildings, equipment and IoT smarter and more efficient. We also have application suites built on FIN to tackle a wide range of applications, including:

• Supervisory & Control • microBMS • Equipment Control & Optimization

We've built FIN Framework to run on the edge, giving you the flexibility and control you need. Our fully-adaptable platform empowers you and your ecosystem partners to create smarter products that stand out in the market.

What FIN Framework can do

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VISUALIZE

FIN includes apps to enable easy creation of custom dashboards, and building & equipment graphics, with highly intuitive navigation which work responsively on mobile devices. Also apps for generating custom reports, such as for tenant billing, and document management.

ANALYZE

FIN is based on a fast database optimized for time series data processing and analytics, and includes modules and an open framework for analytics. FIN natively supports the Haystack tagging and data-modeling open standard.

INTEGRATE

FIN is an open integration framework supporting multiple protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, KNX, OPC-UA and MQTT with various configuration wizards to simplify the normalization and tagging of data from diverse sources.

CONTROL

FIN has an easy to use logic builder to enable creation of logic for primary equipment control as well as at system level. This is also used to create smart alarms and fault detection diagnostic (FDD) routines.

MANAGE

FIN has a comprehensive application suite for operation and monitoring of all types of networked devices and systems for a wide range of applications, from small and simple to very large and complex.

CONNECT

FIN provides secure edge management via the Edge2Cloud app and web portal, which uses AWS to provide easy-to-set-up, fully encrypted remote access without requiring a VPN. Edge2Cloud also enables secure integration with third-party cloud applications.

Customizing FIN Framework to Your Needs

We've designed FIN Framework to be fully customizable. Our team is here to support you every step of the way as you tackle new digital technologies and tailor FIN to your unique requirements.

Developing new products from scratch can be expensive and time-consuming. OEMs can streamline the process with FIN: reduce costs, and get your products to market faster, better and with ease.

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Some of our OEM partners

Siemens

Global engineering giant Siemens, leverages J2’s technology and expertise in its global Building Products portfolio, having launched three products based on FIN Framework.

SageGlass

SageGlass, a global electrochromic glass provider owned by Saint-Gobain. They chose FIN Framework for their control and management software for SageGlass products.

Coster Group

J2 Innovations has partnered with Italian controls specialist, Coster Group, to embed FIN Framework (FIN) into a new generation of plant and building control solutions called WebGarage.

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Deployment of FIN Framework

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FIN-based applications and solutions

Unleash the power of your building projects with FIN's suite of applications. Mix and match to create a custom solution that perfectly aligns with your requirements.

Need something extra? Our FIN experts are ready to collaborate and advise on what you need – click here.

SMART BUILDINGS

From building automation, BMS supervisor, to a range of other building applications, FIN Framework is the first step to 'smart’ whilst adding value and reducing costs.

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SMART EQUIPMENT

Transform a range of environments with smart equipment control and management for a range of heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment.

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IoT

Control, connect and manage devices, meters and appliances seamlessly by using FIN Framework in building-related IoT applications.

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FIN Edge2Cloud – secure remote access, any time, anywhere

Experience seamless, secure remote connectivity with FIN Framework's Edge2Cloud technology – any time, anywhere, no matter what application.

What our customers say

“FIN is a great tool for a customer looking for a modern and engaging tool that will keep pace with the ever-changing landscape that is building automation. In general the developers behind the tool have been much quicker to adapt to the cutting-edge data driven models that provide more value for end users.”

Mark F, Software Product Manager

“FIN Framework provided a solution whereby data from all the sites could be brought together, even though HVAC equipment from different sites may be using different communication protocols. For our client, FIN made it simple to integrate non-core products into the estate.”

Adrian Platt, Director, AMC Energi

“Our partnership with J2 Innovations enables our customers to integrate their existing control systems into WebGarage, an advanced, comprehensive, natively web-based control and energy management platform”

Davide Manca, CEO, Coster Group

"FIN Framework will enable us to customize and improve the monitoring, control and optimization capabilities of our already market-leading HVAC systems while helping us transition to a pivotal role in the smart building, digitalization, and IoT space."

Domenico Canei, Control Systems and IoT R&D Manager, Clivet SpA

“The speed that we were able to bring a product to market was remarkable. Our software developers figured it would take 2 years to develop a product for a specific industry like data centers. With FIN Framework we were into development in 3-4 months and had a product ready for market... I really consider J2 to be an extended portion of our team and a really great partner.”

Jason Houck, CIO Hepta Control Systems

"What matters to our customers in building automation is speed of integration, ease-of-use in engineering and bottom-line value from data. J2 Innovations’ FIN Framework provides the right answers with a state-of-the-art software architecture and user experience. We are excited to launch Desigo Optic as a great complement to our leading automation portfolio."

Henning Sandfort, CEO Building Products, Siemens

"This software framework enables us to bring better tools and develop more innovative applications for our clients. It saves time and means we can quickly engineer a building control system at a lower cost, allowing us to do more work and provide a better turnaround and value for our customers."

Frank Smit, Managing Director at Air-TraXX

“FIN Stack was the perfect fit for a recent project as it has so many features to help simplify user navigation. Building out the User interface to ensure ease of use was simple because of how equipment and context works in FIN”

Saif Chowdhury, UX Engineer, TEC Systems

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Introducing FIN Framework: Intelligent Technology for Smart Buildings, Smart Equipment & IoT

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