- BMS systems are “Intelligent” microprocessor-based controller networks installed to monitor and control buildings technical systems and services for an improved tenant comfort condition.
- These systems link the functionality of individual pieces of building equipment such as air conditioning, ventilation, lighting and hydraulics, so they operate as one complete integrated system for premises.
- Technology has enabled the direct integration of these systems to other building services such as security, access control, CCTV, fire, lifts and other life saving systems.
- Current generation BMS systems are based on open communications protocols and are web-enabled. This allows integration of systems from multiple system-vendors and can be accessed from anywhere in the world.
- The primary function of the BMS is the control of buildings Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) including: Air Handling Units, Chilled Water Plant, Cooling Towers, Tenant Condenser Water, Heating Water Plant, Exhaust Systems, Zone Controls, Computer Room AC.
- The Day to Day Role of the BMS include:
- Control of Building Systems and Services
- Graphic User Interface (GUI)
- Real Time Monitoring of Building Operation and Performance
- Trending and Logging of Building Operation and Performance
- Time Scheduling of Building Systems
- Fault Management and Alarming
- Control Application Programming
- User Event Management
- Energy Management and Reporting (NABERS)