CPD - Open Systems

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Open systems & interoperability

Seminar ref: 119


 Open systems are all around us, enabling us to sync devices, share images, documents & data with colleagues, family & friends, as well as communicate information with other devices around the world. However, all too often, buildings are equipped with stand-alone, proprietary systems that do not communicate or share information.

Proprietary systems tie clients into expensive and restrictive support from one vendor and limit potential for integration. By contrast, open, interoperable systems optimise efficiency by pooling key data and, by sharing hardware, offer enhanced operation at competitive cost.

This seminar challenges delegates to look at open systems and interoperability, focusing on the advantages of open technology to consultants & clients, the technical benefits of integration and interoperability, as well as the capital and operational cost savings.

The seminar includes recommendations and design approaches for typical types of projects, and a sequence of flowcharts and animated schematics guides delegates through the integration process.

The seminar covers the following topics:

  •  overview of lighting control and management
  • introduction to open systems advantages of open systems
  • introduction to open protocols –, Lon, BACnet and IP
  • technical comparison of open protocols
  • interoperability & integration 
  • optimising efficiency with open, integrated systems
  • achieving capital cost savings through open protocols
  •  achieving operational cost savings through open protocols 

 

 

 

 

 

“Very informative, especially in relation to open protocol integration with other applications”

Mark W. Project Manager, UK Contractor