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Technology Building Blocks
Our networked control solutions are based on Open, Industry Standard
Technologies.
These technology "building blocks" enable us to deliver solutions that are
Compatible, Expandable, and Ready for the Future.
As these technologies get faster, smarter, and more secure, so do
our networked control solutions.
Here are a few Industry Standard Technologies we utilize:
The Corps. conducted a multi-year, multi-agency collaborative effort to develop new specifications for use in the Corps’ military construction program. The goal was to replace proprietary control systems with open systems based on an industry standard communications protocol. Details here.
Technologies.
These technology "building blocks" enable us to deliver solutions that are
Compatible, Expandable, and Ready for the Future.
As these technologies get faster, smarter, and more secure, so do
our networked control solutions.
Here are a few Industry Standard Technologies we utilize:
ETHERNET:
| | The original backbone of the information age. Virtually every building has some form of Ethernet infrastructure in place. Our solutions leverage the existing Ethernet infrastructure to enable control network communications between floors of a building, or between buildings on a campus. |
THE INTERNET:
Our products and solutions leverage Internet technology in 3 key areas
Our products and solutions leverage Internet technology in 3 key areas
| 1. Extending the Reach of Ethernet Control network communications can extend across town or across the country 2. Email Building systems automatically send emails to maintenance staff when abnormal conditions are detected 3. Web Browser Interface A standard web browser is used to monitor and interact with Building systems maintenance staff can interact with the building systems remotely. If a maintenance person is on vacation or away for training, they can still interact with the systems while they are away, if necessary The web browser is familiar to most people. That familiarity reduces the time required to learn how to use the system | |
LONWORKS: The Award Winning, World | Standard for Network Communications | |
| | LonWorks network communications is used by industrial facilities and public utilities all over the world: - Australia (details here) - China (details here) - Europe (details here) You can find lots of information on LonWorks here: LonMark.org and Echelon.com |
The US Army Corps of Engineers Specifies LonWorks
The Advantage of Open Standards
| | | The large number of vendors offering compatible products and the high level of compatibility allow us to provide best of breed products for each application, and insures that the solutions we deliver today will remain compatible in the future. |