BUILDING MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM
Prepared by
M.Charan

INDEX
Introduction
Characteristics
Protocols of BMS
BAC net
Lon WORKS
Building automation
Lighting control system
Maintenance & Applications
References

INTRODUCION
BMS is a computer based control system installed in every
building.
To monitor mechanical and electrical equipment.
Consists of software and hardware.
Software program configured in a hierarchy, comprises
protocols like C-Bus and Profi-Bus.
Supports internet protocols and open standards such as
DeviceNet, SOAP, XML, BAC net, Lon WORKS and Mod-bus.

CHARACTERISTICS
BMS are most commonly implemented in large projects with
extensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Systems linked to a BMS typically represent 40% of a building's
energy usage; if lighting is included, this number approaches 70%.
Improper installation causes malfunction of the system and loss of
energy.
The four basic functions of a central, computer-controlled BMS are:

Controlling

Monitoring

Optimizing

Reporting

PROTOCOLS & OPEN

STANDARDS
DeviceNet

Network system used in the automation industry to interconnect control devices for data exchange.

SOAP

Exchanging structured information in the implementation ofWeb Services incomputer networks.

XML

Defines a set of rules for encoding documents in aformatthat is bothhuman-readableandmachinereadable.

BAC net

Communication protocolforbuildingautomation andcontrolnetworks.

Lon WORKS

A networking platform specifically created to address the needs of control applications.

Modbus

A serialcommunications protocol for use with itsprogrammable logic controllers (PLCs).

BACnet(building automation and control networks )

BACnet was designed to allow communication of building automation
and control systems for applications such as HVAC, Light control
system, Access control system etc.
Provides mechanisms for computerized building automation devices to
exchange information, regardless of the particular building service they
perform.
Overview of this protocol is that many services that are provided or
installed can communicate between building devices.
Services are used for device and object discovery.
Defines a number of Objects that are acted upon by the services.
Objects include Analog Input, Analog Output, Analog Value, Binary
Input, Binary Output, Binary Value, Multi-State Input, Multi-State Output,
Calendar, Event-Enrollment, File, Notification-Class, Group, Loop,
Program, Schedule, Command, and Device.

LonWORKS(Local operation network)

Lon WORKS is a network platform specifically created to address
the needs of control applications.
Platform is created by Echjelon corporation for networking devices
over media such as twisted pair, power lines, fiber optics and RF.
Two physical layer signaling technologies are used
1)Twisted pair-free topology
2)power line carrier
The two-wire layer operates at 78 kbit/s, while the power line
achieves either 5.4 or 3.6 kbit/s, depending on frequency.
LonWorks platform-based control applications are being
implemented with some sort of IP integration, and accomplished
with the web services and IP routing products.

BUILDING AUTOMATION
The advanced functionality provided by the control system of
a building.
The control system is a computerized, intelligentnetworkof
electronic devices designed to monitor and control the
mechanical, electronics, and lighting systems in a building.
Figure depicts the whole network
which is installed in a building.

BUILDING AUTOMATION
Topology

Building automation networks consist of aprimaryandsecondarybuswhich

connect high-level controllerswith lower-level controllers,input/outputdevices
and auser interface.

Protocols such as Lonworks, Bacnet, ASHRAE, ZigBee.

Inputs and outputs are eitheranalogordigital

Infrastructure

Controller

Occupancy

Lighting

Air handlers

Central plant

Alarms and security

LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

An intelligent network based lighting control solution that incorporates
communication between various system inputs and outputs related to
lighting control with the use of one or more central computing devices.
Lighting controls

Stand-alone control of the lighting within a space, may include

occupancy sensors, relays, photocells, touch screens

Automated Control
Chronological time (time of day)
Astronomical time (sunrise/sunset)

Occupancyusingoccupancy sensors

Daylightavailability usingphotocells

Alarmconditions

Program logic (combination of events)

MAINTENANCE & APPLICATIONS

Since the system is computerized, it is easy to maintain and
regulate or control.
Installation is very complex and cost effective.
Ease of information availability problem.
Computerized maintenance scheduling.
Effective use of maintenance staff.
Early detection of problems.
More satisfied occupants.
System integration.
Energy saving.

REFERENCES
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_management_system
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighting_control_system
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/lighting/tip/Lighting-Systems-SixMaintenance-Tips--21421#
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_automation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LonWorks
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BACnet
http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modbus