Integrated Building
Automation Solutions
for Operators
Maximised availability.
Minimised operating costs.
Comfort or efficiency? Beckhoff Building Convenient monitoring and IoT integration
Automation lets you have it both ways. – PC-based control from Beckhoff
Real-estate operators are faced with incompatib- PC-based control enables the decoupling of all
le tasks on a daily basis. Because these individu- building functions from hardware and imple-
als are responsible for operational management, ments them in software instead. This not only
they must ensure both the availability and simplifies planning and implementation, but
required level of comfort of a building, as well also operation and, at the same time, provides
as ongoing optimisation of utilities consumption increased efficiency. Operators have the benefit
and operating costs. This task is often made more of central monitoring; should errors occur, they
difficult owing to lack of transparency, inade- receive direct feedback from all systems so
quate documentation and complicated operating preventive maintenance and ongoing energy
concepts. Beckhoff crosses this divide: PC-based optimisation are simplified as a result. Reducing
control of all building systems enables clear and hardware increases availability, while the possi-
transparent usage and reliable operation. bility of browser-based remote control reduces
staff costs. Moreover, any Beckhoff control sys-
tem provides connectivity to the IoT world, which
means that operators have already secured the
basis for future operating models with PC-based
Building Automation.
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One control platform for all building Energy levy? Not an issue for you Building Automation from Beckhoff
systems – This makes everything easier. anymore with Beckhoff. at a glance:
PC-based control enables integrated automation Beckhoff Building Automation ensures that the Replacing hardware with software
of all building systems in functional buildings highest energy efficiency classes are satisfied. As functionality enhances flexibility
and infrastructures – from single-room control to an operator, this means that building is ready for PC-based control of all building systems
window control to shading, lighting, HVAC MCI, Building Automation and Control efficiency class A Convenient central monitoring
smoke and heat removal systems, access control, of the European Standard EN 15232 and also User-friendly operating concepts
energy monitoring and process visualisation. This “ISO 50001-ready” – exempting operators from Ongoing efficiency optimisation
simplifies both engineering and operability. Docu- energy levies. ERP and “IoT-ready” – connectivity
mentation is updated automatically in the case of for future operating models
conversions and diagnostics are readily compre- Detailed documentation of
hensible for employees at every skill level. conversions and modifications
High energy performance A
Advanced BACS and TBM B
Standard C
Non-energy-efficient D
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Practical experience is key:
Selected references.
©Fraport AG
Frankfurt/Main Airport, Germany Nuremberg exhibition grounds, Hall 3A
The Working Group of Mechanical and Electrical Exhibition company, NürnbergMesse, has
Engineering for State and Local Governments featured a new highlight since spring 2014: The
(AMEV) produced a BACnet directive in 2011. glass facade of Exhibition Hall 3A is illuminated
This was in relation to tendering for public by 11 LED light strips extending to a length of
contracts in Germany, containing recommen- 880 m. The system is extremely easy to operate,
dations on the functionality of BACnet-certified with a Beckhoff Embedded PC used to make sure
equipment in terms of object types, services and the right colours (e.g. in line with the company‘s
machinery labelling. Beckhoff BACnet controllers corporate design) appear at the right times and
are tested in accordance with the AMEV profile in the right places. Enormous data volumes must
AS-B (BACnet Building Controller with extended be processed to display 16.7 million colours,
requirements) and were certified by AMEV in so EtherCAT communication is used to ensure
May 2014. To be qualified as a vendor for Frank- real-time data transmission.
furt/Main Airport, however, further tests were
required. After completion, Beckhoff has been
included into the group of building automation
cooperation partners of Fraport together with
system integrators Hermos AG and is approved
to submit tenders.
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Wastewater treatment, ZWAV, Germany The global solution:
Building Automation from Beckhoff
German utility, “Zweckverband Abwasser
und Wasser Vogtland” (ZWAV) supplies about Office and residential buildings, hotels and
250,000 citizens with fresh drinking water daily. museums, shopping centres and industrial
Process automation of the wastewater treatment building complexes, rail stations, and theatres
plants is managed by a Beckhoff control plat- around the globe use holistic and scalable
form, consisting of an Industrial PC with Control building automation solutions from Beckhoff:
Panel, Embedded PCs, TwinCAT automation
software and I/O terminals. Standardised control Tower 185, Frankfurt a. M., Germany
according to the guidelines of PLCopen and the Microsoft Deutschland GmbH,
IEC 61131 standard ensures the reusability of Cologne, Germany
hardware and software in the event of future Park Hotel Vitznau, Switzerland
enhancements, and simplifies system handling. Hotel Aurelio, Lech, Austria
Dresden City Museum, Germany
Schauspielhaus Nuremberg, Germany
Ferry Porsche Congress Centre,
Zell am See, Austria
Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Basler Nordtangente, Basel, Switzerland
Metro M2, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Opt for the best possible protection of your
investment – Beckhoff offers free choice
of expansion options.
Modular expandable building automation for specialised personnel. In addition, PC-based
systems remove the need for specialised Building Automation provides operators seamless
personnel. connectivity to ERP systems.
Building operators rely on future-proof building Remain flexible with the “multi-entry”
automation systems. Functionality modifications operating concept from Beckhoff
must be realised quickly, simply and without
significant cost overhead. The use of a building No matter which type of access you prefer, buil-
automation concept from Beckhoff paves the way ding automation solutions from Beckhoff open
for enabling this type of functionality at an early
stage. Enhancements can be realised quickly,
easily and cost-effectively with a single control
platform for all building systems and a modular
range of software and hardware components.
As enhancements are being designed, TwinCAT
Building Automation software can be used to
configure the required hardware assembly in one
go – the so-called eXtendable Room Box. This
solution is fully prefabricated on delivery and can
be installed quickly and easily without the need
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a wide range of options for individualised use of vention without opening the control cabinet, can Beckhoff at a glance:
building management systems. On the one hand, be integrated within the Bus Terminal system,
Beckhoff offers a broad portfolio of multi-touch and are available for all common bus systems via As a specialist for PC-based control systems,
panels that encompass all formats and display the corresponding Bus Couplers. Finally, as the Beckhoff is renowned for universal automation
sizes, full flexibility for individual operating con- operator of a building, users can use Beckhoff IoT solutions that are used in industrial, energy
cepts, and a powerful front-end for building tech- solutions to access the building control system management and building automation appli-
nology with high touchpoint concentration that anywhere and anytime, for example for operati- cations worldwide, and help users maximise
enables secure and reliable operation. Added to on, analysis or use of cloud-based services. savings potentials, even exceeding the highest
this is access via manually-operated modules: in energy efficiency standards.
emergencies these modules allow manual inter-
Facts and figures:
Owner-managed, medium-sized company
Corporate headquarters: Verl, Germany
Innovation leader in PC-based control
Sales 2014: 510 Mio. Euro
More than 2,900 employees worldwide
34 subsidiary companies
Represented in more than
75 countries worldwide
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DK3752-0316
Building Automation for Operators:
See all information at
www.beckhoff.com/building
Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
Huelshorstweg 20
33415 Verl
Germany
Phone: + 49 5246 963-0
BuildingAutomation@beckhoff.com
www.beckhoff.com/building
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