CAREL boss
CAREL boss is an on-premise local supervisor for HVAC/R systems in commercial and industrial buildings, including supermarket refrigeration.
What CAREL boss is
CAREL boss is an on-premise local supervisor for HVAC/R systems in commercial and industrial buildings, including supermarket refrigeration. It centralises equipment status, control logic and system data for monitoring, diagnostics and energy optimisation. The Map Editor guides users in creating system maps and supervisor pages on the device. A Rule Engine combines predefined conditions and actions to manage loads, set points and notifications without coding. The Energy plug-in presents consumption and production data for energy analysis, functional tagging and self-consumption optimisation. Native connectivity includes Floating Suction, Very Low Superheat, the MPX range, pRack and Ejector Manager. Listed protocols include BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, MQTT, Microsoft Azure agent, XML server and XML push. The range supports up to 300 devices and 3,500 logged variables, with five-second minimum sampling. CAREL RED optimise extends supervision to remote building control. Pricing is paid, with web access and no free plan.
Good
- Centralises HVAC/R status and control data
- Map Editor creates customised supervisor pages
- Rule Engine manages actions without coding
- Energy plug-in analyses consumption and production
- Supports BACnet, Modbus, SNMP and cloud protocols
Watch out
- On-premise deployment required
- No free plan
- Maximum 300 devices
- Maximum 3,500 logged variables
Who it suits
It suits commercial and industrial HVAC/R operators, including supermarket refrigeration teams, needing local supervision, alarms, environmental monitoring and energy analysis. It is also relevant where remote building control and protocol connectivity are required.
Verdict
CAREL boss combines local HVAC/R supervision with remote intelligence, configurable maps, automation rules and energy tools. Its device and variable limits should be checked against the planned installation.
The facts
Each one read from CAREL boss's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automation
- The Rule Engine combines predefined conditions and actions to manage loads, set points and notifications without coding.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Configuration
- Its Map Editor lets users create and customise system maps and supervisor pages on the device through a guided procedure.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Energy analysis
- The Energy plug-in displays consumption and production data for energy analysis and self-consumption optimisation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Energy tools
- The Energy plug-in presents consumption and production data for energy analysis, functional tagging and self-consumption optimisation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware limits
- The boss comparison lists a maximum of 300 devices and 3,500 logged variables, with a five-second minimum variable sampling time.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- CAREL lists native connectivity with Floating Suction, Very Low Superheat, the MPX range, pRack and Ejector Manager.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- CAREL presents the range for connected HVAC/R systems in commercial and industrial buildings, including supermarket refrigeration.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- The new boss and boss mini combine local supervision with remote intelligence for system management, diagnostics and energy performance optimisation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product type
- CAREL presents boss as a local HVAC/R supervisor that centralises equipment status, control logic and system data.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- CAREL's boss range comparison lists BACnet, Modbus, SNMP and cloud protocols including MQTT, Microsoft Azure agent, XML server and XML push.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The boss range is designed for local supervision of HVAC/R systems, including refrigeration and air-conditioning applications.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Remote management
- Integration with CAREL RED optimise extends the range to remote building control.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- CAREL says boss uses a secure-by-design approach, regular assessments and ongoing updates, and supports data protection and compliance with emerging regulations including the Cyber Resilience Act.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- CAREL's contact page provides headquarters contact details and directs customers to its regional support points.checked 8 Oct 2026
- System monitoring
- The platform centralises equipment status, control logic and system data to support monitoring, diagnostics and energy optimisation.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company background
- CAREL says it was founded in 1973 and is a global B2B specialist in HVAC/R control technologies.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1973checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- CAREL lists its headquarters at via dell'industria 11, 35020, Brugine (PD), Italy.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Remote platform
- Integration with CAREL RED optimise extends boss supervision to remote building control.checked 8 Oct 2026
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