Ease of control: An entire site can be managed from one location.
Information access: Information is immediately available from items linked to the controller eg temperature data logging.
Energy cost reductions: Substantial cost savings, for example heating – typically around 30%.
Better working conditions: Achieved by increased accuracy of management: a more constant temperature is maintained.
Building management systems
A Building Management System (BMS) is a controller designed to run a building as efficiently as is possible, usually from one central location.
It can be a simple heating management system – running just the heating; or it can be a sophisticated control, expanded to manage an entire site. For example, compressors and process equipment can be linked in; and any monitoring and targeting from meters, linking in of access systems, alarms and lighting controls can be added.
The equipment has the potential to begin as a small controller and expand through its modular concept, block by block as requirements are altered and adjusted.
Building management system: Computer network diagram
Typical network layout showing the expanded system with outstations, computer and modem.
Impellor fans
Heatmiser temperature controller
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