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Partnerships:
defining and securing quality automation
Openness and flexibility in all directions combined
with generally accepted, standard technologies
Building automation is not a separate, peculiar world defined by the
supplier concerned. Instead it is open and has both inward and outward
permeability with many possibilities for different configurations.
Differentiation between the development
process for an automation solution
and its maintenance or operation
The user and operator should not have to
use proprietary software or hardware for
maintenance and optimization; the technol-
ogy and standard software already available
in-house will suffice. The technician only
needs proprietary development tools for
development work. No other groups of
people are subject to this requirement.
Modular hardware with same life cycle as system – no risk, no limits
In building automation, there are always some things that cannot be
foreseen during the construction, commissioning and optimization phases.
Requirements change in the utilization phase; building automation has
to be adapted to the demands of standards and installed technical equip-
ment. This must always be possible simply, quickly and without risk. In
your building you therefore only install technology that can be expanded
with modules and modified at any time over the plant’s life cycle. Compact,
dedicated automation devices can be suitable for production machines and
other machines, but not for projects.
Application software that is freely
expandable at all levels by many
engineering companies
For the operator this means freedom of
choice when selecting service and solu-
tion providers – as well as the certainty
that someone will always have time for
them when they need help.
Freedom and flexibility due
to highly modular
structure and compatibility
across all product families
Automation devices
and system both have a life
cycle of 15 to 20 years
The four cornerstones
«
Peace of Mind» in automation
Plan
Implement
Optimize
Operate
Dedicated engineering/
programming software
Only necessary for PC/mobile standard tools
