Sense
Field devices and plant information
Choose measurement points around real operational needs: equipment condition, occupied spaces and the alarms that require action. Record where each point originates.
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Smart buildings & networks
Bring building systems into one view.
THE SYSTEM VIEW
Bring building systems into one view.
A smart building combines distinct services into an understandable operational picture. Successful integration begins with agreed boundaries between equipment suppliers, building service contractors and the facility operator. The focus is useful information and clearly assigned control.
The final configuration depends on the site requirements, the equipment available and the agreed scope of work. Interface planning connects those decisions with installation, testing and the information needed for operation.
CONNECTED LAYERS
Explore the system interfaces
Select a layer to see how it connects to the wider installation.
Connect
Controllers and communication
Coordinate local equipment controls with building networks and supervisory interfaces. Clarify which functions are local and which commands may be issued from supervision.
Operate
Clear views and usable records
Develop naming, alarm descriptions and operating schedules that facility teams can understand. Verify the point list and document the final settings.
From point list to operating view
Define coverage
Review the building systems, spaces and equipment included in the agreed monitoring scope.
Coordinate information
Connect sensors and controllers through an approved point list, with units, names and ownership.
Hand over the building
Test agreed schedules and alarm responses, then provide the records needed by the facility team.
BEFORE HANDOVER
Make the interfaces reviewable
An interface register should identify each connection, the information needed to complete it and the party responsible for verification. Keeping this record current gives installation and commissioning teams a common reference when equipment or site conditions change.
At acceptance, drawings and equipment schedules should reflect the delivered arrangement. Test records, settings and agreed operating instructions then provide a useful starting point for maintenance and future modifications.