Simplify heat pump planning – with LiDAR scan and standard-compliant design
Plan and install heat pumps with a single software. autarc covers the entire planning process – from building capture via LiDAR scan and heat loss calculation according to MCS.
What is the autarc planning module for heat pumps?
The autarc planning module is a software platform for complete heat pump design in existing buildings. It integrates building assessment, heat load calculation, heating surface design, heat pump sizing, and hydraulic balancing in a single application. This allows you to digitize the planning process from initial assessment to the final design report.
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What functions does heat pump planning include?
Cooling Load Calculations
With autarc, you can quickly and compliantly perform cooling load calculations according to VDI 2078. The software captures all relevant parameters using the LiDAR scan and calculates solar, transmission, and internal load components. Your results are provided in a detailed report. The intuitive operation saves valuable time and ensures precise results for every project.
Why does heat pump planning take so long in many businesses?
In most craft businesses, planning starts with a tape measure. Building data is manually collected, room dimensions are transferred to Excel spreadsheets, and heating loads are calculated in separate software. For hydraulic balancing, another tool is needed, and for heat pump sizing, often an external service provider. Every system change costs time, and every manual transfer introduces errors.
The result: A complete design for a single-family home often takes several days with conventional methods. For example, a heating load calculation at Daume Gruppe using CAD software took up to two days – just for the calculation, without building data acquisition and design.
Why do many heat pump projects fail due to improper design?
Heat pump projects often fail due to improper design because many businesses lack the tools to calculate heat loss, assess heating surfaces, and perform sizing in a single, standards-compliant process. Without calculations based on MSC-Compliance and VDI 4645, heat pumps are incorrectly sized – oversized units constantly cycle, while undersized ones fail to reach the desired room temperature. Moreover, without correct hydraulic balancing according to Procedure B, no funding is available.
How does heat pump planning work with autarc?
Capture Building
The LiDAR Scan automatically captures room geometries with an iPhone or iPad. A single-family house can be fully measured in a maximum of 15 minutes. The Floor Plan Editor allows for corrections directly in the 3D model.
Calculate Heat Loss
The Heat Loss Calculation determines the heat demand of each room according to MCS. U-values can be set generally, via a calculator, or manually. The standard-compliant report is generated automatically.
Design Heating Surfaces
The Radiator Detection identifies existing radiators using AI. The Heating Surface Design checks whether the existing surfaces are sufficient for heat pump operation and calculates the replacement if necessary.
Size Heat Pump
The Heating System Design selects the appropriate device according to VDI 4645, determines the bivalence point, and configures buffer storage and domestic hot water preparation. The Installation Site Simulation shows the selected model to scale via AR at the planned location.
Perform Hydraulic Balancing
The Hydraulic Balancing calculates the optimal volume flows according to Procedure B and outputs the setting values for each valve. The eligible documentation is generated automatically.
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Which businesses is the autarc planning module suitable for?
Heating installation companies
...who want to plan heat pumps in existing buildings and independently carry out standard-compliant designs, without external service providers.
HVAC companies focused on renovation
...who want to handle heating load, hydraulic balancing, and heat pump sizing in a single pass for every project.
Companies with multiple planners or locations
...who need a central platform for project data, calculations, and reports.
Start-ups and growing businesses
...who want to work digitally from the start and avoid legacy siloed solutions.
What can HVAC companies achieve with autarc?
50% less time for building data acquisition and calculations
Thanks to LiDAR scanning and automated calculations, manual data collection with a tape measure and transfer to separate systems are eliminated.
Save up to 12 hours per project
Building data capture, heating load calculation, and hydraulic balancing are all managed within one software – without data breaks or manual transfer.
Over 270 systems planned annually with autarc
The Daume Group – with over 1,250 employees across 20 companies – relies on autarc as a trusted partner for heat pump planning.
2000+ companies rely on our software.
Less time planning. More time installing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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