Chapter 14 Flashcards
AHU
Air-Handling Unit
A device that monitors and
controls the air by volume
temperature, and humidity before
being released into a specified
building area. Typically, an AHU
consists of a fan, hot or cold coils,
and supplv and return ducts and
dampers. The AHU mixes indoor
and outdoor air and passes the
mixture of air through the coils.
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BAS
Building Automation System
A control system consisting of
hardware (e.g., controllers, optical
fiber system (BAS) cabling,
input/output devices) and a
software application or suite of
software applications that
automate the electrical,
mechanical, or other building and
facility subsystems.
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BIM
Building Information Modeling
The process (and supporting
software) of generating and
managing building data during its
life cycle using three-dimensional,
real-time graphical images with
substantial imbedded data about
each object. This allows
interactions and conflicts to be
automatically highlighted.
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BMS
Building Management System
A system that provides centralized
monitoring of two or more building
systems that are typically
controlled by a buildina automation
system (BAS). A building
management system (BMS) may
also provide control functionality of
the individual BAS system.
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CP
Consolidation Point
A connection facility within a
horizontal cabling subsystem for
interconnection of communication
cables extending from building
pathways into furniture pathways
or modular wall partitions to the
equipment outlet.
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DDC
Direct Digital Control
A control loop used in building
automation systems (BAS) in
which a microprocessor-based
controller controls equipment (e.g.,
air handlers, chillers, boilers) based
on sensor inputs and set-point
parameters according to a
sequence of operations.
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EAC
Electronic Access Control
A system composed of computer
software and hardware for
managing access to identified
spaces through the use of
established securitv levels, issued
credentials, and peripheral
electronic hardware, Includin door
contacts, request to exit (Rtx)
devices, card readers and
electronic locking hardware.
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ESS
Electronic Safety and
Security System
Systems that utilize analog and
digital transmission of data in
addition to mechanical or
electrical methods to enhance
the safety and security
of a facility.
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EMS
Energy Management System
A computerized monitoring and
control system used to manage
and provide operational
efficiency for electrical power,
heating, ventilation, and air-
conditioning (HVAC), and
lighting control systems.
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EOLR
End-of-Line Resistor
A resistor that permits active
monitoring of a two-wire circuit
by using low-level circuit current
to detect a short or break.
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HC (FD)
Horizontal Cross-Connect
(Floor Distributor)
A group of connectors (e.g.,
patch panels, punch-down
blocks) that allow horizontal,
backbone, and equipment
cabling to be cross-connected
with patch cords or jumpers.
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HCP
Horizontal Connection Point
A device in a BAS system
that allows coverage area
connections to be reconfigured.
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IB
Intelligent Building
A building that provides a
productive and cost-effective
environment through
optimization of its structure,
systems, services, and
management as well as the
interrelationships between them.
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IP
Internet Protocol
The Open Systems
Interconnection (OSI) Reference
Model Layer 3 (network layer)
protocol most commonly used
for internetworking. Required for
communications over
the Internet.
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MC (CD)
Main Cross-Connect
(Campus Distributor)
The cross-connect normally
located in the (main) equipment
room for cross-connection and
interconnection of entrance cables,
first-level backbone cables, and
equipment cables. Campus
distributor is the international
equivalent term for main
cross-connect.
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MPTL
Modular Plug Terminated Link
A copper cable incorporating a
standard RJ45 plug on one end
with a RJ45 jack on the
opposing end.
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ROI
Return on Investment
The ratio of money gained or
lost on an investment relative to
the amount of money invested.
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SCADA System
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System
A control system composed of programmable logic controllers (Plns), data inputs to the PLCs custom software, and electrically operated circuit breakers in the distribution gear. All these combine
to form a system that allows automatic operation and monitoring of the electrical system through control panel workstations.
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TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
An Open Systems Interconnection
(OSI) Reference Model Layer 4
connection-oriented protocol. TCP
supports reliable, end-to-end
transmission of data by allowing
for guaranteed delivery and
sequencing of message segments.
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Name the 2 systems that
are the basis of an
intelligent building (1B).
*Building automation system
(BAS)
Building management system
(BMS)
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Name 6 functions
of the BAS.
1 .HVAC
2.EMS
3.Lighting control
4.Window and shade controls
5.Digital signage
6.Security and access control
systems, including video
surveillance
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Name 2 benefits of using a common cabling system for voice, data, video, and BAS systems.
- Reduces construction and operational costs
- Creates an opportunity for an IB
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Name 4 features that
power-limited (low-voltage)
systems have in common.
1 . Telecommunications cabling
2. Transmission characteristics
3.Pathway requirements
4.Common/similar governing
codes and standards
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How often are BAS
products and technologies
typically upgraded?
Every 5 to 7 years
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What is the typical life cycle
of a building structure?
40+ years
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What is the typical life cycle
of an office automation
system?
1 to 3 years
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What is the typical life cycle
of the telecommunications
infrastructure in a building?
3 to 5 years
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Name 3 important
considerations for
selecting a BAS.
1 .Flexibility
2.Scalability
3.Functionality
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Name 4 standard
features of a BAS.
1 .Common interface
2.Open system standards
3.Internet technology
4.Advanced integration
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How much can a total
systems integration
approach reduce the costs
of cabling-related changes?
By 25 to 40 percent
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Name 3 benefits of ICT
system technologies.
1 .Easier and centralized software
updates
2.Reduced maintenance
3.Local operation using slim,
low-cost clients that require only
a browser
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Name 2 operational
benefits of EAC/BAS
integration.
1 .Sharing of database records
2.Having only one integrated
cabling system to administer
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