ABB’s European Installation Bus (EIB)/KNX controller will form the hub of a building management system being installed into a large, exclusive home in Gibraltar. The controller will provide full control over the house’s main functions including heating, ventilation, security, lighting and AV.
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ABB’s EIB/KNX controller was chosen as it was one of only a few intelligent building control systems available that offered contractors an open-standard platform. This simplified the process of incorporating other dedicated intelligent control systems, such as AV, air conditioning and security controls; so that all elements could be controlled from a central interface.
The whole installation is project managed by Modern Control. They supplied the products, and designed, installed, commissioned and integrated all the control elements. Modern Control employed CSE, a Buckinghamshire-based electrical control systems contractor, to supply, design and commission the motor control centre, which formed the communications hub of the system. It was then transferred to Gibraltar, where Modern Control is managing the complete installation in the house.
Andy Walsh, Contract Director of Modern Control, found that the open-standard of ABB’s controller saved time setting up the whole system: "It was a straight-forward process. We were able to integrate and operate all the elements via the controller in only four weeks, and then one more week to conduct pre-panel-testing, integration and sign-off. If we had done it using traditional means it would have taken eight to twelve weeks from start to practical completion".
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The system has also enabled Modern Control to provide a service where it can monitor the house’s smart applications offsite, using IP connectivity. Walsh explains that the EIB/KNX controller enables Modern Control to offer a complete facilities management service from the UK: "As the owner requested that we maintain the house’s functions, we needed a system that would enable us to monitor the house’s controls, and manage any faults remotely. ABB
Modern Control Limited designs, installs and commissions an extensive range of control, lighting and security products, in both the commercial and private markets. Our services are tailored to the individual user’s requirements, whilst we always have the future in mind. We cover all aspects of property, from residential to commercial to leisure.
Modern Control Limited, Kingswick House, Kingswick Drive, Sunninghill, Berkshire, SL5 7BH.
Tel: 01344 875444 Fax: 0845 2808787
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