1. Scott Muench - Technical Sales Manager
“Driving Internet Connectivity to the Building Device Level” October 2006
Scott Muench - Technical Sales Manager

2. Industry Trends
IP networking has become less inexpensive, more pervasive and easier to implement
IP performance continues to rise, faster speeds and greater bandwidth
IP Device and System Proliferation:
Office Equipment
Phones
Kitchen Equipment
Irrigation
Lighting
Control Systems
Chillers
Plumbing and Restroom
Isn’t an AHU, Boiler, Pump worthy of the same high level network access?

3. Impact of Trends BAS architectures are flattening
Previously only the Work Station or Network Manager had access to the building or corporate LAN
System and Equipment controllers can now sit directly on the IP backbone
Using Niagara Fox, BACnet IP, Modbus TCP, OPC, oBIX, and many others
Unitary controllers will sit on IP next – some are already there
Wireless networking is prolific as an alternative to the hard wired networks

4. Current Physical Architecture
Web Browser
Application Server
Multiple Busses
Multiple Protocols
Local Area Network
Niagara IP
LON over IP
BACNet IP
Modbus TCP
Many Others
Multi Protocol
Area Controller
Area
Controller
Router
Gateway
Access Point
LON FTT-10 Devices
ModbusSerial Devices
Wireless Devices
MSTP Devices
Many Bus Types
MODBUS®

5. New Physical Architecture
Web Browser
Application Server
Common Physical Backbone
Many IP Protocols
Local Area Network
Niagara IP
oBIX
BACNet IP
OPC
Modbus TCP
Many Others
Equipment
Controller
Access Points / Gateways
Multi Protocol
Area Controller
Area
Controller
Equipment
Controller
Power
Meter
Lighting
Controller

6. Why IP Based Controllers?
Speed and Throughput
100 megabit is common, Gigabit speeds are a reality
Cost
LANs are a given in almost any building – now the “4th Utility”
Standardized connections to all smart devices lowers the cost of installation, operations, and maintenance
Fewer layers, fewer implementation steps, fewer tools
Upgrade and revisions via the Web, WAN, LAN
Technology access – devices are now part of the Enterprise
Equipment controllers can utilize Web based technology
Integral user interface and programming tools
alarms, text messages
Archive trends to remote databases
Web Services drivers, new standards - oBIX

7. Equipment with IP Connections
The Market has promoted these devices from field bus level to the network level:
VFDs
Lighting Controllers
Chillers
Pumping Packages
Roof Top Units
Irrigation
Switchgear
Breaker Panels
Meters
Security and Card Access

8. IP at All Levels of the Architecture
Type /
Functionality
Input /
Output
History / Reporting
Alarming /
Notification
Control Engine
Web /
Graphics
Server
Engineering
Tool
Area Controllers
Equipment Controllers
End
Devices

9. IP Area Controller IP Area Controller Remote Access
Ethernet LAN BACnet IP, MODBUS, OBIX, Niagara
IP Area Controller
Web Browser
Field Bus LON, MS/TP, Legacy
Controller
Controller
Controller
Type /
Functionality
Input /
Output
History / Reporting
Alarming /
Notification
Control Engine
Web / Graphics
Engineering
Tool
Area
Controllers

10. IP Equipment Controller
Remote Access
Web Browser
Ethernet LAN BACnet IP, Modbus TCP, Niagara, oBIX
IP Equipment
Controller
IP Equipment
Controller
IP Equipment
Controller
Type /
Functionality
Input /
Output
History / Reporting
Alarming /
Notification
Control Engine
Web / Graphics
Engineering
Tool
Equipment
Controllers

11. IP Devices Remote Access Web Browser
Ethernet LAN BACnet IP, Modbus TCP, Niagara
Type /
Functionality
Input /
Output
History / Reporting
Alarming /
Notification
Control Engine
Web / Graphics
Engineering
Tool
End
Devices

12. Functionality Examples
Type /
Functionality
Input /
Output
History / Reporting
Alarming /
Notification
Control Engine
Web /
Graphics
Server
Engineering
Tool
Area Controllers
Equipment Controllers
End
Devices

13. Input / Output
Can be integral or remote

14. History Collection and Reporting
Histories are not just for Facility Engineers any more

15. Alarming and Notification
Any Alarm to Anywhere – Nothing but Net

16. Control Engine at the IP Level
Supervisory Control
Global algorithms
Schedules
Demand side management
Direct Digital Control
Sequential logic
PID algorithm
Lead / Lag
Same Programming Tools at all levels

17. Web Graphics and Server

18. Rich Presentations In a Browser

19. Engineering Tool

20. Graphic Presentation Tools

21. Issues
Currently IT only knows business applications not facility or building applications
The IT department must be part of the solution at the design stage so they are not part of the problem at the commissioning stage
CIOs are starting to see the need to treat the building as a group of intelligent devices that all need a connection to the enterprise.
CFO requesting more real time data and access to building information that impacts finances and costs

22. The IP Controller

23. Benefits of IP Based Controllers
Eliminates layers of complexity, more cost effective
Easier installation and faster deployment
Area controller capabilities now at the equipment level
Connectivity and building intelligence direct to the enterprise
Remote access by all members of design, installation and operations team
Integral programming tool from top to bottom for control logic, field bus network management, graphics design
Advanced features:
Equipment controllers can talk multiple IP protocols
Integral Web server for real time data and 2–way control
Engineering tool built-in to standalone controller
Web Browser is the only software needed!

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