Geberit Connect Always the perfect setting
Simple networking of sanitary appliances
Geberit Connect is a future-oriented platform for networking sanitary appliances that allows users to benefit from comprehensive and economical operation of their sanitary installations. An extensive range of Geberit products can be integrated into the networked system. This means it can either be connected to a building automation system or controlled centrally via Geberit Gateway.
Applications for networked sanitary facilities
- Facility management: The transparency of the data makes it possible to simplify processes and reduce operating costs.
- Drinking water hygiene: Networking with the Geberit Hygiene System helps to improve its operation and provide evidence of proper functionality.
Why choose Geberit Connect? Your benefits
Well connected
With Geberit Connect, your sanitary rooms can be connected to a building automation system.
Link to the future
The level of connectivity can be organised flexibly. Retrofitting of end devices and future expansions of the device landscape are also possible.
Long-term availability
The system can be used for a long period of time thanks to the quality and long-term availability of the spare parts.
Comprehensive system
All system components come from a single source and are based on existing standards. The system products are coordinated with each other.
Straightforward implementation
The Geberit Control app makes everyday tasks easier for facility managers, service technicians and plumbers when it comes to commissioning and operation.
For new buildings and renovations
Sanitary rooms can be networked via GEBUS in new buildings and with Bluetooth® for renovations.
Security
Geberit Gateway and the end devices feature password protection so that only authorised users can access the devices.
Easy to install
All components required for networking are fully integrated into the Geberit system world and can therefore be installed easily, safely and quickly
Areas of application
Schools and nurseries
In buildings with highly variable usage, all points of use can be flushed in a way that optimises water consumption.
Airports, hotels, industrial and office buildings
Geberit Connect enhances operational reliability by providing a central overview of system performance. In the event of a fault, operators are immediately notified so they can take action without delay.
Hospitals and care facilities
In response to stricter requirements for drinking water hygiene, Geberit Connect offers enhanced safety through temperature control and a selection of flushing programs for the supply network. It is even possible to produce flush and temperature profiles with minimal time and effort.
Reference projects
Centrally operated hygiene flush units for drinking water
At the Heidenheim dialysis centre, the individual hygiene flush units in both the apartments and the dialysis area have been connected using Geberit Connect. This facilitates centralised operation and reading out of the hygiene flush units.
Always know what's going on
Diverse application possibilities
- Facility Management: With transparency, processes can be simplified and operating costs reduced.
- Drinking water hygiene: Networking with the Geberit hygiene system leads to an optimization of processes and resources.
The advantages at a glance
- Well connected: With Geberit Connect, the sanitary rooms can now also be connected to a building automation system.
- Connection into the future: Networking can be designed flexibly. The Geberit hygiene system was developed for new buildings and renovations. The subsequent installation of end devices and future expansion of the device landscape are also possible.
- Long availability: Thanks to the quality of Geberit products and the long-term availability of spare parts, the system can be used over a long period of time.
- Comprehensive system: All system components come from a single source and rely on existing standards. The system products are coordinated with each other.
- Easy to implement: The Geberit Control app makes commissioning and operation easier for facility managers, service technicians and plumbers.
- Security: Due to the password protection of the Geberit gateway and the end devices, only authorized users can access the devices.
Connection to a building automation system
Transparent and secure
Geberit Connect is optimally tailored to the requirements of central, transparent and secure building management. Data points are available for the Geberit Gateway and all end devices for integration into a building automation system. Evaluating data and controlling functions are programmed directly via the system.
Connecting to a building automation system
Transparent and reliable
Geberit Connect is optimally matched to the requirements of a central, transparent and secure building management solution. Data points for integration into a building automation system are available for Geberit Gateway and all end devices. What’s more, when it comes to evaluating data and controlling functions, this can all be programmed directly via the system.
LAN connection
One or more gateways can be integrated into a building automation system via LAN.
BACnet objects from Geberit are BTL-certified
To ensure seamless integration of the BACnet objects into the building automation system, it is essential for the BACnet objects to comply with the general standard. BACnetTesting Laboratories (BTL)tests this for conformity and interoperability in accordance with the industry standard test package.
The use of BTL-certified products helps to minimise the integration time and costs in a building automation system. They also provide a solid basis for future system improvements and enhancements.
The Geberit Gateway BACnet interface has been certified by BTL.
Link to Geberit Gateway in the BTL list of tested products
BACnet objects for integration into the building automation system
An EDE (Engineering Data Exchange) file is required for integration into a building automation system via BACnet/IP. The EDE file contains all BACnet objects of Geberit Gateway and the assigned end devices, which are grouped by zone. The EDE file is generated after commissioning and can be downloaded in CSV format via the Geberit Control app and Geberit Gateway.
The following tables show an overview of the available BACnet objects for each end device that are available in the EDE file. More detailed descriptions complete with object names, type and instance can be found in thesystem manual.
BACnet objects of connected end devices Overview
BACnet objects for information
| Group* | Geberit Gateway | Urinal flush controls | Washbasin taps | WC flush controls | Hygiene flush units | GEBUS sensor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| End device serial number | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Designation of the zone to which the end device or Geberit Gateway is assigned | X | X | X | X | X | X |
*Ability to group products of the same type or the entire sanitary room. This can reduce the number of BACnet objects to be integrated and therefore save time and costs
BACnet objects for the status of the end device
| Group* | Geberit Gateway | Urinal flush controls | Washbasin taps | WC flush controls | Hygiene flush units | GEBUS sensor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connectivity status of the end device: Normal / not available | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Geberit Gateway displays information | X | X | |||||
| End device or Geberit Gateway displays a warning | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| End device or Geberit Gateway displays a fault or error | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| End device indicates a fatal fault or fatal error | X | X | |||||
| Battery of the end device almost dead | X | X | X | X | |||
| End device is in use | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Solenoid valve of the end device open. Solenoid valve V1 or solenoid valve V2 open for hygiene flush units. | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Backpressure sensor of a hygiene flush unit reports backpressure | X | X | |||||
| Number of uses of the end device | X | X | X | X | |||
| Number of flushes of the end device | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Number of flushes of a hygiene flush unit with solenoid valve V2 | X | X | |||||
| Number of automatic flushes of a WC | X | X | |||||
| Number of manual flushes of a WC | X | X | |||||
| Number of full flushes of a WC | X | X | |||||
| Number of partial flushes of a WC | X | X | |||||
| Number of interval flushes of an end device | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Number of flushes of an end device actuated by device-internal flushing programmes | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Number of flushes of a hygiene flush unit with solenoid valve V2, actuated by device-internal flushing programmes | X | X | |||||
| Water consumption of the end device. For hygiene flush units valve 1 or valve 2 | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Current water temperature. For hygiene flush units valve 1 or valve 2 | X | X | |||||
| Current flow rate. For hygiene flush units valve 1 or valve 2 | X | X |
*Ability to group products of the same type or the entire sanitary room. This can reduce the number of BACnet objects to be integrated and therefore save time and costs
BACnet objects for controlling the end devices
| Group* | Geberit Gateway | Urinal flush controls | Washbasin taps | WC flush controls | Hygiene flush units | GEBUS sensor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locates an end device or a Geberit Gateway | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| End device: Deactivates the Bluetooth® interface. Geberit Gateway: Deactivates all radio interfaces | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Opens the solenoid valve of the end device until the specified water volume is reached. For hygiene flush units valve 1 or valve 2 | X | X | X | X | |||
| Actuates a flushing process on the end device | X | X | |||||
| Determines the flush time for urinal flushes | X | X | |||||
| Activates and deactivates cleaning mode | X | X | X | X |
*Ability to group products of the same type or the entire sanitary room. This can reduce the number of BACnet objects to be integrated and therefore save time and costs
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System components for connectivity Click on the blue dots
Planning, installation and commissioning Everything you need to know about operating the connected system
Straightforward planning
Geberit Connect end devices such as washbasin taps, urinal controls or WC flush controls are connected to Geberit Gateway via a Geberit Bus cable (GEBUS cable) or Bluetooth®. Mixed operation (GEBUS cable/Bluetooth®) is also possible.
Benefits for the planner:
- All planning data, products and information are available from a single source
- Reliable data transmission with Geberit Bus (GEBUS)
- Up to 30 end devices can be connected via Geberit Gateway using GEBUS
- Retrofit of Geberit Connect possible
- Up to 10 end devices can be connected to Geberit Gateway via Bluetooth (retrofit solution)
Familiar installation
Geberit Connect is easy to install in terms of sanitary and electrical engineering, as it uses familiar Geberit elements and fits seamlessly into the tried-and-tested installation process.
Commissioning
With the Geberit Control app, the gateway and the associated appliances can be operated in just a few steps. Commissioning is simple and happens centrally at the gateway, saving time.
Users can access the following protocols and documentation directly in the Geberit Control app to ensure seamless commissioning and operation:
- BACnet documentation: clean integration of end devices into a building automation system
- Handover with list of end devices, settings, passwords, etc. for the Geberit Connect system
Configuration of the interface to building automation:
The Geberit Control app is used to activate and configure the BACnet/IP interface. This makes the BACnet/IP objects in the network available for building automation.
Operation
Simple facility operation
Access to an end device right from the device or centrally with Geberit Gateway.
- End device settings
- Reading the device information
Read the flush and event logs of the end devices
Flush and event logs can be read out for each end device with a smartphone. These can be exported for easy analysis or for documentation purposes.
Fast troubleshooting
The status of each connected end device is displayed in the Geberit Control app. In the event of a fault, the details are displayed along with a corresponding description of the possible problem.
Additional investment for networking a sanitary room Minimal extra effort for a better future
Practical example 1: Wired networking
Zone 1: Men’s WC anteroom;
Zone 2: Men’s WC;
Zone 3: Ladies’ WC anteroom;
Zone 4: Ladies’ WC
1: Sanitary installation;
2: Plastering, painting and joinery;
3: Electrical installation;
4: Tiling;
5: Miscellaneous;
6: Geberit Connect
This example highlights the additional costs for the wired networking of a sanitary room in the medium price segment. It relates to a toilet facility for men and women in a sports stadium. Consumers such as WC flush controls, urinal flush controls and washbasin taps are connected to the gateway by cable (GEBUS).
In this example, the additional costs for the extra materials and installation work required to network the sanitary room are less than 5% of the total expenditure. This shows that buildings can be upgraded for their entire service life at little extra cost.
TheGeberit Connect system manual (4.9 MB)includes this example along with a description of all details.
Practical example 2: Wireless networking
Men’s WC
1: Sanitary installation;
2: Plastering, painting and joinery;
3: Electrical installation;
4: Tiling;
5: Miscellaneous;
6: Geberit Connect
This example shows a men’s WC in an office or administration building. As there is no mains supply to the individual sanitary appliances, Geberit Connect end devices with battery operation are used. The connection to Geberit Gateway is established via Bluetooth® so that no additional cables need to be laid for the GEBUS.
In this example, the additional costs for the extra materials and installation work required to network the sanitary room are less than 2% of the total expenditure. This shows that buildings can be upgraded for their entire service life at little extra cost.
TheGeberit Connect system manual (4.9 MB)includes this example along with a description of all details.
Geberit Connect at a glance
System components
System components
Geberit Connect is straightforward to install for all trades involved – including plumbers and all electrically skilled persons – as it builds on proven Geberit products and integrates seamlessly into the existing installation process. The system combines various end devices via the Geberit Gateway. Commissioning and operation are carried out conveniently via the Geberit Control app.
Network components:
- Geberit Gateway with accessories for installation in various concealed elements
- Geberit Bus cable (GEBUS cable)
- Geberit Bus converter (GEBUS converter)
End devices:
- Geberit HS30/HS50/HS05 hygiene flush units
- Geberit WC controls
- Geberit urinal flush controls
- Geberit controls for Geberit Brenta and Piave washbasin taps
Sensors:
- Geberit temperature and volumetric flow rate sensors for GEBUS
Operation/control:
Further information on planning, installation, commissioning and operation can be found in the system manual.
Geberit Gateway
Geberit Gateway
Geberit Gateway is designed for connecting Geberit Connect end devices and integrating them into higher-level systems.
Up to 30 end devices can be connected in this way, including up to 10 via radio communication.
End devices
End devices
Geberit HS50 hygiene flush unit
The flush unit and the HS50 hygiene flush unit in the concealed cistern are connected to the Geberit Gateway via the GEBUS cable.
Product information: HS50 hygiene flush unit
Product information: HS50 in the concealed cistern
WC controls with electronic flush actuation
The Geberit Bus converter (GEBUS converter) for WC controls is installed directly in the pre-installed Power & Connect box. A power supply unit is integrated into the GEBUS converter to supply external power to the WC controls.
The Geberit HS30 hygiene flush unit for concealed cisterns and the Geberit HS05 hygiene flush unit can also be connected to the bus system via the WC flush control converter.
Product information: Geberit Bus converter with integrated power supply unit
Geberit urinals
With the Geberit Bus (GEBUS) converter, the urinals are connected to the Geberit Gateway via a cable.
The GEBUS converter is installed in the control unit instead of the power supply unit. The integrated control is powered via the Geberit Gateway.
Product information: Geberit Bus converter for Preda, Selva and Tamina urinals with integrated control
Product information: Geberit Bus converter for concealed urinal flush controls
Connection of the Geberit Piave and Brenta washbasin taps
Just like with the urinal flush controls, the GEBUS converter is used to integrate the washbasin taps into the networked system and supply the control with power.
Product information: Geberit Bus converter for washbasin taps
Sensors
Geberit sensors for GEBUS
Depending on the type, Geberit sensors for GEBUS measure temperatures, consumption and volumetric flow rates, and are connected directly to the
Geberit Gateway.
Product information: Geberit temperature sensor for GEBUS
Product information: Geberit temperature and volumetric flow rate sensor for GEBUS
Installation videos
A quick guide to installation
Geberit Connect product range Articles, technical information and more
Tools for Geberit Connect
Geberit ProPlanner
This software enables plumbers and plumbing companies to plan their sanitary installation projects independently. Planning is simple, precise and fast with Geberit ProPlanner.
Frequently asked questions about Geberit Connect
How are Geberit Connect systems planned and installed?
Comprehensive guidance on planning, installation and commissioning can be found in the Geberit Connect system manual. If you have any questions about planning your system, your local Geberit representative will be happy to help.
From April 2025, planning can also be carried out using Geberit ProPlanner.
What are the requirements for Geberit Connect?
Compatible Geberit products are marked with the Geberit Connect logo. The basic requirements are outlined in the Geberit Connect system manual.
What should I consider when integrating Geberit Connect into a building automation system?
The building automation system must support BACnet/IP. A list of all BACnet objects provided by Geberit is included in the Geberit Connect system manual.
How do I operate the Geberit Connect system?
The primary interface is the free Geberit Control app.
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Geberit Connect system manual Everything you need to know about connectivity
The system manual describes how to connect all Geberit Connect-capable devices. The system manual includes the following chapters:
- System overview
- System components
- Planning: Planning rules, zone division, connection of end devices and practical examples
- Commissioning: Following the process, connecting devices, finalising commissioning
- Operation: Operating devices, performing firmware updates, maintaining devices
- Disposal
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