Intelligent Building Automation System

Building Automation Location: Taiwan

Project Introduction: One of our clients is an international computer company known for exceptional research, development, and manufacturing. Recently, they were looking to implement an intelligent automation system in their headquarters in Taiwan to monitor and control automation systems in the 13-floor building. This project integrates a variety of equipment through powerful network functionality. The design of this system was aimed at achieving an energy-saving solution: each floor is equipped with automation monitoring and controlling equipment, the electrical power system sets the scheduling for start and stop times, and the efficient security system reduces the human resources needed on-site. This helps achieve maximum benefits with minimum costs.

System Requirements:
The customer was looking for a unified system integrated with energy saving fea-tures and a reliable network infrastructure. Furthermore, they wanted easy-to-use software that could control multiple sub-systems simultaneously.

Project Implementation:

WebAccess

Browser-based SCADA/HMI Software

System Diagram:

System Description:
The entire automation system is composed of the following subsystems:

• A temperature control system with trend displays and data logging.
• A security system with access control which can generate alarms in the event of a breach.
• A digital video surveillance system for continuous 24-hour a day operation.
• An power system with energy-saving functionality.
• A parking system that uses a card reader only allowing authorized access.

WebAccess provides open integration components, such as Active X, HTML report, Graphic import, DDE, OPC, ODBC I/F as well as JAVA/TCL/VB script which helps the system integrator easily develop subsystem interfaces to form a complete intel-ligent building automation system.

WebAccess supports the use of live video cameras and DVRs that are IP enabled via ActiveX control, Windows Media player, JPEG and other formats supported by Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later).

Conclusion:
With browser-based WebAccess software, engineers can remotely view and control building automation systems using a standard web browser. Data is displayed to users in real-time with dynamically updated graphics and full-motion animation. Furthermore, the video image appears in the same display area as the graphic display, alarm and trend charts. With WebAccess’ powerful integration capabilities, the building owner can reduce human resources and save energy costs to gain a quick return on their investment.