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Building Management System (BMS)

Building Management Systems (BMS) also known as Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management and Control System (BMCS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Building Controls.

OTHER TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTROL SYSTEMS INCLUDE:

Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Energy Management System (EMS)
Data gathering panels (DGP)
Modbus , Lonworks , and Bacnet – All refer to communications protocols
‘Front End’ – legacy term used to refer to the BMS Operator Workstation

MOST COMMON CURRENT INDUSTRY TERM

Building Management System (BMS) or
Building Management and Control Systems (BMCS

BMS systems are “ Intelligent ” microprocessor based controller networks installed to monitor and control a buildings technical systems and services such as air conditioning, ventilation, lighting and hydraulics.

More specifically they link the functionality of individual pieces of building equipment so that they operate as one complete integrated system.

Now installed in every major building or facility with the availability of direct integration into all other building services such as security, access control, CCTV, fire, Lifts and other life and safety systems.

Current generation BMS systems are now based on open communications protocols and are WEB enabled allowing integration of systems from multiple system vendors and access from anywhere in the world.

HOME AUTOMATION

Smart Home, Smart Living. It’s time to step back from the ordinary and rediscover your lifestyle. A Smart Home coordinates the technology in your life into complete, brilliant experiences—interactions that fit your lifestyle and are easy for your family to enjoy. With one touch, dim the lights, play music, turn up the heat, lock the doors and arm the security system. Or, have your house respond to your schedule and needs without touching anything at all.

LIGHTING & MOTOR CONTROL

Smart lighting will subtly, but effectively, influence the ambiance of a home, complementing the aesthetics of its décor, while also providing convenience and energy efficiency. Brighten or dim any light in the room or the entire house—with a single touch. Or automate lighting to respond to your life, without any touch at all.

CLIMATE & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT CONTROL

Adjust the temperature in every room individually. Or turn off the AC units in an unoccupied one. Whether its heating, or cooling, your automation system can control it all. Set a time a for water heaters and pumps or turn and the irrigation system as well.