Operations/BMS Flashcards
Describe the different versions of BMS systems operated to include the following:
Versions of BMS
Version 3.2 – Building L
Version 3.2 – Building P
Version 3.2 – Building M
Suites associated with different versions – L: 3.2, M: 1.9, P: 2.0
Locations of supporting documentation, such as submittals, as built drawing and O&M documents – I: Drive
Where are alarm notifications sent to and how are they checked – DL3 Services, AlertOps, Alarm notifications on BMS
When operating the BMS, how does the operator switch between and select different buildings?
Building Overview
What types and where can Auxiliary information be found on the BMS?
Left side of screen there is a tab labeled “Auxiliary”. That includes fire alarms, house exhaust fans, switchboard, etc.
Where are the BMS controllers located in a suite? PBB?
CRAC galleries, electric rooms, MMR, and IDF rooms
Where can you find all KW readings for all PDU’s and SCC’s on one page?
Electrical Overview Page
Electrical tab > select specific suite > PDU pairing > UPS/PDU Summary
How do you acknowledge a BMS alarm at the BMS screen? What do the different colors on the Alarm screen mean?
Select the alarm, hit the check
Green – Cleared but not acknowledged
Yellow – Acknowledged but active
Red – Active and needs acknowledgement
How do you know if the BMS system is communicating properly? How can you generate a false alarm to see if the BMS is communicating properly? What actions do you take if it is not?
Red X’s on equipment which is not communicating properly..
Choose random un-critical CRAC, lower threshold humidity which generates an alarm. Once done, reset threshold. If not communicating then contact Schneider or IT.
What are the proper actions for a High Temperature Alarm and what actions should be taken when you have such an alarm?
Investigate, report, monitor, check BMS, send someone down, notify GCC
