Simplify heat pump planning – with LiDAR scan and standard-compliant design
Plan and install heat pumps using a single software. autarc covers the entire planning process – from building capture via LiDAR scan, through the heat load calculation according to MCS, and up to the heating system design according to VDI 4645.
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 features does heat pump planning include?
Cooling Load Calculations
With autarc, you can quickly perform cooling load calculations according to VDI 2078, in a standard-compliant manner. The software captures all relevant parameters with the LiDAR scan and calculates solar, transmission, and internal load components. Your results are provided as 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 load, assess heating surfaces, and perform sizing in a single, standards-compliant process. Without calculations based on DIN EN 12831 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 data
The LiDAR scan automatically captures room geometries using an iPhone or iPad. A single-family home can be fully measured in a maximum of 15 minutes. The floor plan editor allows for corrections directly within the 3D model.
Calculate heating load
The heating load calculation determines the heat demand for each room according to MCS. U-values can be set as a lump sum, via a calculator, or manually. The standard-compliant report is generated automatically.
Design heating surfaces
The radiator recognition identifies existing radiators using AI. The heating surface design checks whether the existing surfaces are sufficient for heat pump operation and calculates replacements if necessary.
Size the heat pump
The heating system design selects the appropriate device according to VDI 4645, determines the bivalence point, and configures buffer tanks and domestic hot water preparation. The installation site simulation displays the selected model to scale via AR at the planned location.
Perform hydraulic balancing
The hydraulic balancing calculates the optimal volume flows according to Method 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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Office
Manage your customers, quotes, and invoices digitally. The integrated Voice Agent handles inquiries around the clock and assigns them automatically. Through the customer portal, you can inform your clients about the project status at any time and make important documents centrally available.
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Job Site
With the , your installers have all project information on their smartphone or tablet. Document construction progress and create acceptance protocols easily and conveniently. Offline work is possible. Data synchronizes automatically as soon as an internet connection is available again.
Services
autarc assists you with applying for funding, creating energy performance certificates, grid registration, and oil tank disposal. This allows you to complete all important administrative steps directly from the software, significantly reducing the workload for your office.
Frequently Asked Questions
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