All
technology sectors have been dramatically impacted by the widespread adoption
of web-based solutions. The BMS industry is no different and is now poised to
see major benefits to end users and system integrators alike.
The use of web technology means that a BMS can be monitored or controlled from existing web browsers without the need for a special client software installation. Existing fixed or wireless internet connections are used removing the need for dedicated network setup. This approach greatly simplifies deployment and dramatically reduces ongoing support issues.
Management is improved by the increased monitoring capability over geographically distributed sites. Small sites that were previously uneconomical to manage can now be controlled efficently. Local monitoring can be de-skilled to a very simple interface with intuitive graphics and animations.
The use of web technologies allows any number of users to be supported. Web control allows the smallest remotes sites to have some local monitoring and delegated control. As a proven infrastruture it also scales to the most demanding of large installations.
Web based technologies such as HTML and XML are open and standards based ensuring your Cylon solution is future proof. Requirements change and systems get extended and upgraded. With web enabled controllers installed there is a consistent interface for end users irrespective of the actual system architecture.
New web pages can be easily created for different system users. Web enabled HVAC control and monitoring can be presented to users inside of other web applications or information services. The use of a web browser interface provides maximum flexibility and ensures local language is easily available for all users.
Think of the thousands of small sites operating on a control strategy that is years old and no longer meeting the user needs for comfort or energy efficiency. Schools are an interesting example given the large numbers and age of some of the buliding stock. What makes them more interesting is that they are now virtually all connected up to the internet. To date the cost of remote management has been seen as too high. However low cost communications controllers with embedded web as standard changes the picture completely. Remote sites such as schools can now be easily managed from an internet browser anywhere. Real-Time monitoring information can also be made available to the schools themselves. With web enabled monitoring no special software training is required.
Server WebLink is an interface for Cylon's Unitron Building Management System that allows the BMS to be monitored and adjusted using a familiar web browser environment. Server WebLink is available as part of the UnitronUC32 solution and is licensed based on the number of clients required. Once the Server WebLink system has been set up for a Unitron BMS site, any PC with an Internet Explorer web browser can connect as a client via ethernet, modem, or internet ( depending on security restrictions) and view or change points on the site. Read More
Embedded WebLink is part of the UC32.netK/Web product. This effectively provides a free web server inside the communications controller. Any Internet Explorer browser with the supported Java version can then be configured to interact directly with the communications controller. Unlike Server WebLink it does not require a seperate PC Server and thus is very cost effective for small remote sites. The Embedded WebLink supports up to 4 concurrent client browser connections. For sites requiring a large number of connections Server WebLink is recommended. Read More