Diamond Electronic Systems

Intelligent Building Systems

The Realisation of Intelligent Building Integration
Integrated building systems streamline operations, add long-term value to property and enable better service delivery to end-users.

Ten years ago, conversations about intelligent buildings included phrases like "what if" and "in the future." Today, the same excitement permeates, but talk of intelligent buildings is no longer about the potential - it's about the reality. Not every building system has to be integrated to make an intelligent building; however, the more systems that are connected, the greater the benefits. Intelligent buildings successfully merge building management and IT systems to optimise system performance and simplify facility operations. Integration greatly reduces the expense and frustration associated with installing and operating multiple autonomous building systems.

How They Work
Integration begins with conduit convergence (i.e. the cabling infrastructure for every system is shared). In traditional buildings, disparate systems (such as HVAC, lighting, fire detection and security) each have their own controls and, in many cases, use a different method of cabling. Once disparate building systems are integrated onto one IP or Ethernet network using routers and switches in the core of the building, they are converted into IP by a centralized control system. After that translation is complete the data gets delivered to the network of switches and gateways and eventually to a central monitoring application. At this point, it is accessible via a secure Web browser. The days of using four or five different computer systems to support security, HVAC, and other building systems are long gone.

End User Benefits
Integration greatly reduces the expense and frustration associated with installing and operating multiple autonomous building systems. Using an open platform with real enterprise connectivity reduces operating costs because integrated buildings are also efficient buildings, thus operating costs are significantly lower. More accurate monitoring and control of energy-intensive systems like HVAC and lighting help keep costs in check. As intelligent buildings are far from the norm, it can be difficult to secure project funding without proof of their value. Cost savings reaped at the project's inception and during building operation can help paint a clearer picture of life-cycle costs. CABA's Life Cycle Cost Analysis tool can help. It constructs a detailed cost model and life-cycle analysis, and calculates the value of integrated buildings by showing the net savings when smart technologies are employed.

What we can offer
We create cost-effective controls solutions for managing all aspects of buildings’ environmental systems. The ability to integrate and migrate systems using multiple legacies, proprietary and open protocols maximises the choice and flexibility for the building owner. Security integration allows building managers to share and operate systems from one common user interface and to achieve effective system interoperability. For example; security events from access control and CCTV systems can be linked to lighting and HVAC systems to ensure more energy efficient day-to-day building operation, and greater safety in the event of an emergency. Integrating security within building automation systems brings added functionality and efficiencies to building operation. In addition to our core system integration, such as fire detection, access control, intruder detection and CCTV our systems are so flexible that they can be used for HVAC and lighting control, electrical power distribution management, utility metering and billing, alarm management, and monitoring of all sorts of equipment in buildings. Using the latest technology we can interface systems via BACnet, M-Bus, Modbus, LonWorks, SNMP, XML, OPC, KNX, oBIX and Proprietary Protocols.

Examples of products and solutions that are used in a variety of applications include:

Assurances
As an accredited NSI (NACOSS) GOLD Company, Diamond Electronic Systems Ltd clients can be assured that our systems will be designed, installed commissioned and maintained in compliance with all the latest UK and European legislation.

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