Automation and dispatch systems for engineering systems
Automation and transfer of technical systems make it possible to remotely monitor and control the condition of a building’s technical network, as well as collect and archive data on its operation. They allow actual control of procedures in the event of unusual situations, the operation of mechanical equipment and the direct transmission of signals.
Contents of the article:
- Tasks and features of the building dispatch system
- Capabilities of engineering systems dispatch systems
- Software and hardware
- Design of a dispatch system and automation of engineering systems
- Cost and terms of work
automation and missions are prerequisites for modern buildings. Enabling these systems allows you to:
- Control of resource consumption (water, electricity, heat, etc.);
- Coordination of the work of all technical systems of the building between them;
- Control and view equipment from one point;
- Minimizing the risks of emergency situations, checking the level of equipment wear;
- Maintaining a pleasant environment for people;
- React quickly in case of unusual situations.
All facilities where instruments, machinery or other technical equipment are used can be connected to a single remote control network. This includes residential and office buildings, administrative and industrial facilities. Mechanical control and transportation systems allow people to remain in buildings more comfortably and safely.
Building systems themselves are not automation systems. They perform the function of operational delivery checks, i. e. provide data on the condition of the equipment, i. e. remote manual control. Therefore, automation and mission are usually developed together.
Tasks and features of the building dispatch system
Supervision allows for the actual control of machinery and equipment. In addition, ASUD allows you to perform the following tasks
- Visual display of processes occurring in equipment by collecting information about its condition;
- Timely response to unusual conditions and accidents, by;
- Remote control of technical range;
- Generate and send alarm messages to persons responsible for operating the equipment in order to;
- Archiving information and accessing it at any time;
- Configuration of reports in the system;
- If necessary, transfer information to consoles with higher priority.
The conditions and cost of engineering work depend on the following factors
- Functional purpose of the installation;
- Special functional and technical characteristics of the building;
- Specific characteristics of the utility service (engineering system).
Functional and technical characteristics include the complexity of the building’s shape, type of construction, total area, number of floors, etc.
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The MEP shipping system contains two main elements: the control cabinet and the shipper’s office. The management room is staffed by auditors and can be freely scheduled. It collects data and acts as a control device. The sender’s control center collects data from the equipment and displays a graphical image on the sender’s screen. In case of an abnormal condition, the system sends a signal.
The sender console can receive information from the following systems.
- Air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation;
- Heating, heat supply (boiler or boiler equipment), boiler room;
- Water supply, drainage;
- Electricity, lighting, lighting;
- Equipment, rolling scales;
- Fire extinguishing systems;
- Sound systems;
- Various mechanical equipment.
Capabilities of engineering systems dispatch systems
The use of automation and missions in facilities significantly improves resource efficiency and safety. This is achieved due to the ability to control and regulate energy consumption, as well as adapting the behavior of equipment depending on external factors. In general, thanks to the introduction of dispatching:
- Access to updated information about the state of the technical network at any time, always;
- Displaying information in a convenient graphical form;
- Ability to quickly respond to emergency situations;
- Ability to send alarm messages to computers, tablets, mobile phones, etc.;
- All processes and events are recorded so that the cause of the emergency can be determined;
- Possibility of connecting to Internet complexes;
- Automatic control of equipment, notifications of deterioration, repair or maintenance requirements;
- The number of personnel and, accordingly, reduce the cost of maintaining the technical network.
Software and hardware
Delivery is necessary to obtain data on the condition of the equipment, in an understandable and convenient format, as well as to control it remotely. In most cases, the information is displayed graphically on the sender’s computer. As a result, the software and interface converters installed on the automation tables of the machine tool system are an integral part of the system.
Software tasks used in shipping include:
- Converting information into schematic drawings expressing actual prices;
- Creating and sending alarms;
- Archiving data and the ability to search for files using specified filters, displaying archived information in tables and graphs;
- Creation of reports in accordance with established standards;
- Adaptation of processes without interrupting network operation;
- Schedule, access levels, etc.
Automation data can be sent to the delivery console directly or through the OPC interface. An OPC (Open Platform Communication) server is a converter whose task is to convert equipment data into the format of the sender interface. The OPC standard allows the use of a wide range of equipment when designing automation systems without limiting compatibility.
Design of a dispatch system and automation of engineering systems
Designing automation and shipping is a complex multi-level process, and the proper operation of future installed equipment depends on its correct execution. Therefore, the project should be handed over to experienced and qualified professional developers. For several years, F-Metrics has successfully developed automation and transportation systems for various special-purpose facilities.
Regardless of which building the project is carried out in, the work includes several main stages:
- Preparation. At this stage, the site is inspected, the documentation provided by the customer is analyzed, and a research plan is drawn up;
- Preparation of the mandate. The main goals of the mission have been identified and approved. The local technical complex is being assessed. The most important aspects: level of automation of existing systems, selection of equipment, software, cost calculation;
- Mechanical design. Preparation of project documentation. Based on this, installation work is carried out. This includes details, functions, parameters and instructions for the efficient operation of the future complex;
- Endorsements The project must comply with current regulations and therefore must be approved by government authorities. F-metrics provides services to support projects during the approval process at Rostechnadzor.
Typically, the task of dispatching and automating a mechanical system consists of the following parts.
- General information about the installation, existing technical network, degree of automation;
- Structural and functional delivery schemes, diagram;
- Schematic diagram of a force table;
- Diagram of communication lines connecting controllers;
- Diagrams and tables of external connections, diagram;
- Cable magazines;
- Equipment layout in the room, diagram;
- Technical characteristics of the equipment used, etc.
In addition, the project includes the development of an automated dispatcher workstation and its software and hardware. Improper design may result in equipment malfunction, missing or delayed alarms, interruption of equipment operation, or risk of equipment damage, which may result in irreparable consequences. Therefore, design must be carried out by highly qualified personnel of the design organization.
Cost and terms of work
In practice, the conditions and prices for work on the design of automation and dispatch of technical networks directly depend on the complexity of the object and its size. In addition, the price is affected by the length of the required network, the features of the facility, its area, the selected equipment, software, etc. Preliminary cost calculation is carried out individually for each client at the stage of development of technical work.
It is important to understand that these projects are technically complex and require maximum precision, since the further operation of the complex depends on the quality of the project. Therefore, proposals for the development of low-cost automation and dispatch projects will lead to poor performance of tasks and, as a consequence, to problems in the operation of the system. Use a trusted developer who has experience in the field and can provide references from other clients.
