BMS are used in buildings for automatic monitoring and control of services such as lighting, plumbing, fire services, security and access control, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The term refers to a system that uses sensors, controls, and activators. All these use an electronic digital processor to implement control algorithms and have the capability of communicating with other controls. The BMS term covers all control elements, including hardware, controllers, any linking network and central controllers.
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Extend the Building Automation System through Internet
Kin Cheong Chu (Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi), Hong Kong)
Copyright: © 2008
|Pages: 7
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-993-9.ch028
Abstract
There are several different ways to connect to the remote controller, each being adapted to specific situations, such as location and availability of communications equipment. Among these methods, Internet is one of the best choices for remote control as no telephone line is required, high data transfer rate is possible and technical support from dealer or manufacturer through Internet connection. This paper is going to describe the current BMS and its extension through the Internet.