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| Integration
Overview |
System
integration can mean many things for a building or facility
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Control HVAC equipment no matter who made it, or how old
it is.
Chillers - Boilers - Dampers - Valves
System-to-system communication, to develop a single platform
and a site-wide control interface that may include multiple
core infrastructure systems
Fire and life safety - Security - Lighting
Use standard communication protocols for more effective
integration and to help prepare for future devices and technologies
BACnet -- LonTalk - OPC - Modbus
One-source integration: Bring services and equipment purchases
together under one supplier. Or Siemens can manage a range
of subsystem and equipment suppliers for you.
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Sometimes, APOGEE integration
may be as simple as selecting one of our Open Processor drivers
for installation in a Modular Building Controller. And your
SBT field office can definitely help with that, as well as
with gateways or software-level integration.
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APOGEE Anywhere
Open Architecture = Freedom of Choice
This emblem says a system or item of equipment is already
compatible with the APOGEE integration platform. This includes
hundreds of systems, using almost 100 different proprietary
and standard protocols, representing almost 150 different
vendors. Ask your vendor if they are an APOGEE Anywhere
compatibility partner.
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| Standard
Protocols |
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integration of systems and devices can take new shapes. Device
configuration is often easier, and choice of devices and subsystems
expands. Selecting an open-protocol based system can have
a positive financial impact. Investments in BAS and components
made now may have a longer life. Still, some people worry
that selecting the wrong protocol now might cause problems
in the future if different protocols may emerge or gain
popularity.
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Integration
power with ALL standard protocols
With APOGEE open architecture and Siemens integration capabilities,
future options for your building automation system remain
open. The APOGEE open architecture integration platform
already includes compatibility with ALL common and emerging
standard protocols.
Apogee integration to major standard protocols in the building
automation industry
BACnet
LonTalk
Modbus
OPC
The technology is here. Our expertise in integration planning
and implementation has been proven in more than 4000 installations.
A more powerful, unified building automation system starts
with APOGEE control. APOGEE integration solutions ensure
that your BAS is efficient and modern - now and in the future.
Integration power flows when you unleash APOGEE with standard
protocol technologies. Leverage your investment in a single
system interface with unlimited power.
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| HVAC
Integration |
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By unleashing APOGEE integration
capabilities on your system, you can integrate to the widest
variety of HVAC components from ALL major manufacturers, including
equipment from companies that may now be defunct.
This web site includes highlight sections for just a few
of these
View integration capabilities for HVAC equipment by type
pdf (138k)
Chillers - Boilers - Dampers - Valves
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| Lighting Integration |
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Siemens Building Technologies offers
numerous Open Processor Communication Drivers and other solutions
for integration to lighting systems. |
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few advantages of integrating APOGEE with lighting control： |
A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
Coordination of lighting control with HVAC to achieve comfort
and energy efficiency
Coordination of lighting with access control. Benefits? Here's
an example. When an employee or occupant enters a facility
after-hours using key-card access, lights and heating or cooling
will then be activated immediately for the appropriate work
area.
Better coordination of all systems, including fire and life
safety, security, and more.
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| Fire Alarm and Life Safety Integration |
| Siemens Building Technologies
offers numerous Open Processor Communication Drivers and other
solutions for integration to fire alarm and life safety systems.
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few advantages of integrating fire alarm and life safety control
with APOGEE： |
A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
Coordination of fire alarm and life safety with HVAC to alter
appropriate systems and devices automatically in the event
of an event or alarm. Just one example - What if dampers could
close or open, as needed, immediately in the event of a fire
alarm?
Better coordination with other integrated systems, from lighting,
to security and more, for a host of potential benefits. |
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| Security System Integration |
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Siemens Building Technologies offers
numerous Open Processor Communication Drivers and other solutions
for integration to security systems. |
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few advantages of integrating your security control with APOGEE: |
| A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
A single seat, system-wide control interface for multiple
core infrastructure systems
Coordination of Security with other systems to alter appropriate
systems and devices automatically in the event of an event
or alarm. Just one example - what if lights would go on
automatically, or indoor doors lock, immediately in the
event of an after-hours Security alarm or event?
Better coordination with other integrated systems, from
lighting, to fire and life safety and more, for a host of
potential benefits.
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| power management |
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Siemens Building Technologies offers
numerous Open Processor Communication Drivers and other solutions
for integration to power management systems |
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few advantages of integrating APOGEE with power management： |
A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
Coordination of power management with HVAC to achieve comfort
and energy efficiency. The energy efficiency potential is
particularly strong as by staging on/of of systems based on
creating a level energy usage profile for all facility systems.
Better coordination of all systems, including fire and life
safety, security, and more.
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| Elevators |
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Siemens Building Technologies offers
numerous Open Processor Communication Drivers and other solutions
for integration to elevators |
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few advantages of integrating APOGEE elevators： |
A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
Coordination of elevators with HVAC to achieve comfort and
energy efficiency and, even to program floor or room HVAC
control to occupancy based on monitoring of elevator access.
Coordination of lighting with elevators. Benefits? Here's
an example. When an employee or occupant enters a facility
after-hours, elevator access to a given floor can automatically
program lights and heating or cooling will then be activated
immediately for the appropriate work area.
Better coordination of all systems, including fire and life
safety, security, and more. Coordination of elevators with
these systems through APOGEE presents particular opportunities
for security, efficiency, emergency event (e.g., fire) response
and more. |
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| Tanks and Generators |
| Siemens Building Technologies
offers numerous Open Processor Communication Drivers and other
solutions for integration to tanks and generators. |
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few advantages of integrating APOGEE with tank and generator
control： |
A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
Coordination of power management with HVAC to achieve comfort
and energy efficiency. The energy efficiency potential is
strong using such techniques as staging on/of of systems based
to create a lower or more level energy usage profile across
facility systems.
Better coordination of all systems, including fire and life
safety, security, and more. |
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| Laboratory
Controls |
| Siemens Building Technologies
offers Open Processor Communication Drivers and other solutions
for integration to laboratory controls. |
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few advantages of integrating APOGEE with laboratory controls |
A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
Coordination of laboratory controls with HVAC to achieve maintenance
of critical environmental standards as well as occupant comfort
and energy efficiency. Not to mention meeting control and
documentation standards for federal and state regulation.
Better coordination of all integrated systems, including fire
and life safety, security, and more. |
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Detection and Particle Measurement |
| Siemens Building Technologies
offers numerous Open Processor Communication Drivers and other
solutions for integration to power management systems |
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few advantages of integrating APOGEE with gas detection and
particle measurement |
A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
Coordination of gas and particle sensing with HVAC to achieve
comfort and energy efficiency. This may provide better monitoring
and alarming in response to gas and particle sensing. It also
allows automation of ventilation and other HVAC systems based
in part of gas and particle levels detected.
Better coordination of all systems, including fire and life
safety, security, and more.
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| Industrial
Control |
Services
for applying industrial control systems to HVAC and environmental
systems
Siemens Building Technologies also offers numerous Open
Processor Communication Drivers and other solutions for
integration to industrial control systems. |
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few advantages of integrating APOGEE with industrial control： |
A single seat, system-wide
control interface for multiple core infrastructure systems
Coordination of industrial control with HVAC to achieve comfort
and energy efficiency. The energy efficiency potential is
particularly strong as by staging system operation in a manner
that balances needs driven by factory efficiency and energy
savings.
Better coordination of all systems, including fire and life
safety, security, and more.
Industrial
Control Services For pharmaceutical, high-tech
companies, utilities, electronics, automotive and other
industrial firms, systems integration may mean applying
industrial control systems to monitor and control HVAC and
environmental systems. These systems are then integrated
with their manufacturing processes
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| PLC & SCADA |
Support
services
Siemens Building Technologies offers a wide range of services
to deliver PLC and SCADA solutions that meet your facility's
needs.
Choose the services you need. For example, if you already
have a PLC/SCADA system in place for your facility management
functions, Siemens Building Technologies can provide customer
support services and 24-hour on-call service. If you're
upgrading your plant, we can offer system recommendations,
reprogramming of existing PLCs and technical support for
your applications. And facilities expanding their plants
may be interested in our design-build-validate-maintain
services, including FDA validation of the control system.
Application solutions
PLCs and SCADA systems have been developed to meet a wide
range of control and monitoring requirements. Siemens Building
Technologies has the qualifications and ability to deliver
many application solutions.
HVAC control
Particle measurement
Power monitoring/management
Stack emissions monitoring and control
Water and waste water treatment
Pump/valve/fan control
Energy conservation
Clean room controls
Environmental controls
Monitoring switchgear and Motor Control Centers
Monitor hazardous production material
Gas detection and life safety systems
Turnkey Facility Management Services
Building Automation has the experience, ability and know-how
to be your single source provider.
Complete project management and coordination
PLC system design
PLC software development
SCADA system design
SCADA application engineering
Report and graphic design
Control panel (design & assembly)
Instrumentation procurement
Site supervision
Electrical and mechanical installation
Commissioning
Calibration, start up and testing
Systems integration
Operator training
Customized maintenance and service
System Info
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., is a systems integrator,
which provides complete facility management solutions including
APOGEE?automation and industrial control systems. As a systems
integrator, we offer Siemens PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) product
solutions. We also have national agreements with many PLC
and SCADA suppliers.
PLC manufacturers
Siemens
Allen-Bradley
GE Fanuc
SCADA systems
Siemens (WinCC)
Allen-Bradley (RSView)
GE Fanuc (Cimplicity)
Intellution (Fix)
Wonderware (In Touch)
100 years of systems integration experience
Many PLC and SCADA vendors will provide customers with
information about various systems integrators to apply to
their products. Very few of these systems integrators understand
integration of both industrial controls and building automation
controls. And while these firms have experience with leading
PLC/SCADA manufacturers' systems, Siemens Building Technologies
offers two distinct advantages.
Siemens Building Technologies understands both industrial
and building automation controls. We are a controls provider
with more than 100 years of experience and a leading manufacturer
and systems provider of building automation control systems.
We can offer the Best Total Solution for your facility by
drawing from national agreements with leading PLC/SCADA
vendors and working relationships with their local sales
offices to ensure the best possible value and support.
One Source Integration
There is an additional level of integration we offer that
complements our technology-based integration solutions.
While our APOGEE platform permits the management of multiple
systems as if they are one, there is still the complexity
of managing multiple providers.
With many providers, each team has it's own agenda. Maybe
cooperation among provider teams is not always easy to achieve.
With Siemens one source integration we assume responsibility
and bring you one team not many.
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