He Maintenance and operation service for the control systems of RTVE headquarters nationwide, with its main base at the audiovisual complex of Prado del Rey (Madrid), includes the comprehensive management of air conditioning, lighting, data processing centers (DPCs) and control of energy consumption of the facilities. This service is developed through a 24/7 operation and maintenance contract, with a specialized technical team composed of More than three professionals working permanently at the client's facilities, ensuring the availability and stability of the critical systems that support the corporation's audiovisual production and broadcasting.
The following describes in great detail the technical scope of the service, including the energy management of facilities.
Comprehensive maintenance of control systems at RTVE headquarters
National service scope
The service is provided at various RTVE Corporation facilities distributed throughout Spain, including:
- Prado del Rey Production Centre (Madrid)
- Torrespaña and Sant Cugat (news broadcasting and production centers)
- RTVE territorial centers
- Administrative buildings
- Technical facilities for audiovisual production
- Corporate data processing centers.
These facilities require continuous operation due to the nature of RTVE's activity, which involves audiovisual production, live broadcasting and ongoing digital content management.
Operation and maintenance with 24/7 coverage
The contract stipulates the presence of specialized technical personnel working directly at the client's site, with the following functions:
- continuous facility monitoring
- operation of the centralized control system
- alarm management
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- technical support for operations.
The service is provided 24 hours a day, all year round, guaranteeing an immediate response to any incident that may affect critical facilities.
Centralized Building Management System (BMS)
RTVE's facilities are managed through a centralized technical management system (BMS – Building Management System) that integrates and monitors all building systems.
This system allows:
- real-time monitoring
- remote control of installations
- energy consumption analysis
- alarm management.
The BMS integrates various subsystems:
- air conditioning
- ventilation
- lightning
- electrical energy
- data centers
- auxiliary systems.
From the central platform you can view synoptic reports of the facilities, historical operating data and alarms generated by the equipment.
Air conditioning control and maintenance
Air conditioning is one of the most critical systems in RTVE's facilities, as many audiovisual devices require controlled environmental conditions.
Monitoring of air handling units (AHUs)
AHUs guarantee air treatment and renewal in:
- television studios
- control rooms
- technical rooms
- offices
- production areas.
The control system monitors variables such as:
- supply temperature
- return temperature
- relative humidity
- status of fans
- differential pressure of filters
- air flow rate.
Chiller plant control
Chilling plants produce the chilled water used to air-condition buildings.
The system monitors:
- supply water temperature
- return temperature
- compressor status
- refrigeration circuit pressure
- pump operation.
The goal is to maintain a stable temperature in critical production and operation areas.
Hydraulic distribution
The operation of the following is monitored:
- circulation pumps
- motorized valves
- hydraulic collectors
- heat exchangers.
These systems allow the air conditioning to be adapted to the actual thermal demand of the different buildings.
Climate control in television studios
Television studios have special conditions due to:
- high heat load from professional lighting
- presence of electronic equipment
The control system allows you to adjust:
- room temperature
- ventilation flow rate
- thermal stability.
This ensures the comfort of the staff and the protection of the equipment.
Lighting management and control
The centralized control system also manages the lighting of the facilities.
General lighting
The lighting is controlled in:
- offices
- hallways
- technical areas
- production areas
- outdoor areas.
The system allows:
- timetable
- manual control
- energy optimization.
Technical studio lighting
Television studios use professional lighting systems that require specific management.
Maintenance includes:
- supervision of electrical panels
- load control
- coordination with air conditioning systems.
Management of corporate data centers
RTVE's data processing centers house the computer systems that support:
- broadcasting platforms
- content storage
- digital production systems
- corporate networks.
Environmental control of data centers
Data centers require strictly controlled environmental conditions.
The system monitors:
- room temperature
- relative humidity
- differential pressure
- status of precision air conditioning units.
Cooling control
The system automatically manages the cooling systems of the data centers:
- precision air conditioning units
- cold water systems
- controlled ventilation.
This ensures the thermal stability of the equipment.
Electrical monitoring
The power supply systems of the data centers are monitored:
- uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
- electrical panels
- power distribution to racks.
This allows faults to be detected before they affect the operation of computer systems.
Energy consumption control
One of the key aspects of the service is the management and monitoring of energy consumption of the facilities.
The integrated control system network analyzers and electricity meters that allow measuring energy consumption in different areas.
Consumption monitoring
The data is recorded in the control system for analysis:
- consumer trends
- energy efficiency
- operational deviations.
The consumption of the following is monitored:
- air conditioning
- lightning
- CPDs
- auxiliary systems.
Energy analysis
The technical team periodically analyzes consumption data to:
- detect inefficiencies
- optimize equipment performance
- adjust operating hours.
This allows for improved energy efficiency of the facilities.
Energy optimization
Strategies such as the following are applied through the control system:
- climate control regulation according to occupancy
- optimization of lighting schedules
- adjustment of flow temperature in chillers
- efficient load management.
These measures allow for a reduction in energy consumption without affecting the operation of the facilities.
Alarm management
The system generates alarms when abnormal conditions are detected, such as:
- out-of-range temperatures
- equipment failures
- abnormal energy consumption
- electrical faults.
The technical team analyzes these alarms and acts immediately to resolve the issue.
Preventive maintenance
The contract includes preventive maintenance activities such as:
- sensor review
- equipment calibration
- actuator verification
- verification of control systems.
These tasks help reduce the risk of unexpected failures.
Corrective maintenance
In the event of a breakdown, interventions are carried out to restore the operation of the systems, including:
- sensor replacement
- actuator repair
- reconfiguration of control systems.
The maintenance service for RTVE's technical facilities constitutes a critical operation for the functioning of the corporation, as it guarantees the proper functioning of the infrastructures that support audiovisual production and broadcasting.
Through a permanent technical team working on-site at the client and 24/7 operation, The systems are monitored and maintained air conditioning, lighting, data centers and energy consumption, ensuring that the facilities operate efficiently, safely, and continuously.
Thanks to the centralized technical management system and advanced energy monitoring, it is possible to optimize the performance of the facilities, reduce energy consumption and ensure the stability of RTVE's critical systems nationwide.
