In the era of Industry 4.0, managing and operating buildings, high-rises, offices, and residential complexes through a building management system (BMS) is increasingly being adopted by developers and building management boards due to the practical benefits it offers. However, to operate a BMS effectively, it is necessary to understand the structure and functions of the entire system. So , what is BMS?What are the roles, features, and applications of a BMS? Let’s explore the details with New Ocean in the article below.
What is building management system (BMS)?
rA Building Management System (BMS) is a system designed to manage and control technical equipment within living or working spaces. A BMS helps users and organizations enjoy a comfortable and safe environment without worrying about security issues. Today, BMS is widely used in building technical systems such as electricity, water, ventilation, air conditioning, fire detection, fire suppression, security, and much more.
Functions of a BMS
In practice, a BMS has different functions depending on the technical equipment, specifically:
Control and Regulation: BMS can automatically control and regulate the operation of technical equipment.
Monitoring and Tracking: BMS monitors the operating status of equipment and systems, promptly detecting and reporting any issues.
Data Storage and Processing: BMS stores and processes data on equipment operations, generating reports to support effective management.
Why should a BMS be used in building management?
Comprehensive Building Control and Management
A BMS can intelligently control and manage a building, providing simplified data outputs that allow users to easily grasp the situation. The system can also track energy consumption data and provide information based on time, assets, and equipment.
Simplified Reporting
BMS allows users to customize reports according to their preferences:
Clearly and effectively display trends.
Provide reasonable solutions for issues.
Generate reports on-demand and automatically within the set time frame.
Distribute to the necessary departments and provide easy access through communication portals.
Logical Internal System Integration
The components of a BMS are organized clearly and logically, allowing continuous data collection and analysis. Users can integrate the BMS with sensors and technical equipment to create a high-performance management system.
Improved Operational Time
Implementing a BMS in building management optimizes equipment uptime, delivering value to users through integration, services, and maintenance teams.
Enhanced Energy Usage
BMS can automatically adjust and switch off electrical and water devices, significantly saving energy consumption for users by:
Closely monitoring energy usage and reporting to users.
Providing necessary device information to owners, including unnecessary operations.
Scheduling heating and cooling systems.
Detecting valve leaks.
Optimized Maintenance Processes
BMS is designed with notable improvements, optimizing maintenance teams by:
Eliminating unnecessary maintenance tasks.
Effectively controlling equipment and assets to prevent failures.
Enhancing on-site maintenance efficiency and allowing smaller maintenance teams.
Technical Systems That a BMS Can Control and Monitor
BMS can optimize control and monitoring capabilities through the following technical systems:
Air Conditioning System: BMS monitors the operating mode of air conditioners and automatically adjusts the temperature for each area or according to user settings.
Ventilation System: The BMS automatically controls the opening/closing and speed of the ventilation system based on sensor signals and user settings.
Security Camera System: BMS manages the building by receiving signals, storing, and managing image or video data from security cameras. If there are issues with the smart camera system, the BMS will issue alerts.
Lighting Control System: The BMS software can automatically turn lights on/off based on a set schedule or manually via the monitoring interface.
Electrical and Energy Metering System: The BMS monitors and records the building’s energy consumption, storing and processing data and sending alerts to owners.
Elevator Control System: BMS monitors and controls elevator operations, promptly detecting and reporting malfunctions. It can also automatically manage elevator functions without technical staff intervention.
Fire Alarm and Suppression System: BMS can directly connect to the fire alarm system, making it easy to monitor equipment status and issue alerts.
Water Supply System: BMS closely controls and monitors water levels in the building, automatically turning the main pumps on/off based on settings.
BMS Structure
BMS is designed with a four-level structure, each level performing different roles to ensure 24/7 security for the building:
Execution Level: Includes two main types of devices:
Input Devices: Devices that collect data, such as infrared sensors, card readers, cameras, etc.
Output Devices: Devices that perform actions, such as lights, alarms, bells, speakers, fans, air conditioners, motors, etc.
Control Level: Replaces the user in quickly and accurately processing information without the intervention of technical staff. Typically uses controllers such as DDC, PLC, PAC, etc.
Supervisory Control Level: Acts as a bridge between the system and technical staff, supporting application setup, close monitoring, and alerting for abnormal or dangerous situations through charts, tables, and other interfaces.
Management Level: The highest level in a BMS, capable of overseeing, directing, and operating the entire system. Its main tasks are receiving, storing, and processing data, generating reports to support effective management of technical equipment within the building.
Applications of BMS in Building Management
To make building management and operations faster, more efficient, and flexible, individuals and businesses are increasingly turning to BMS solutions.
What are the practical applications of a BMS?
A BMS can control, monitor, and operate in most types of spaces, including:
Government buildings, residential complexes
Shopping centers, companies, offices
Hospitals, pharmaceutical buildings
Subways, train stations
Restaurants, hotels
School systems (elementary, middle, high schools, universities)
Television and entertainment centers
Power plants
Airports, data centers
If you are looking for a reputable provider to comprehensively manage and enhance building security, contact New Ocean Automation System today for consultation on the most optimal solution.
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