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What is a specification buster?
A specification (often abbreviated as spec) refers to an
explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, design,
product, or service. Should a material, design, product, or service
fail to meet one or more of the applicable specifications, it may
be referred to as being out of specification and no longer valid to
be offered in a bid for a project. Specifications can be written by
many different people, including an engineer, mechanical
contractor, or by a systems integrator. Engineers use
specifications from experts in Building Management Systems (BMS) to
give to general contractors to use in bids for projects. BMS
product manufacturers write portions of requirements that highlight
their products/systems unique capabilities. These are typically
referred to as spec busters.
Schneider Electrics Guide Specification, written specifically
for SmartStruxure solution, is available on The Exchange Download
Center: SmartStruxure Guide Specification
SmartStruxure solution spec busters
The following are some of the areas that SmartStruxure solution
has unique capabilities: Hardware/Software
o Native multiple protocols o Web Services/EcoStruxure Web
Services o Auto-detection o Complete/Stand-alone network controller
o Web Access o Wireless o Modular, two-piece, hot-swappable design
o Clean installation o Small footprint
Graphics o Vector Graphics
Workspaces o Customizable Workstations
Localization o Engineering Units o Language o Time Zones
Scheduling o Analog Control from a Schedule
Alarms o Advanced Alarm Functions
Trending o Implicit Trends
Programming o Multiple Programming Environments o Smart
Widgets
LonWorks o Integrated LonWorks Network Management Tool
Power Managero Embedded Power and Energy Management Software
within the BMS
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Specification Busters In Depth
Hardware/Software Native multiple protocols
Spec Buster The system shall be designed with a top-level
10/100bT Ethernet network, using the BACnet/IP, LonWorks/IP, and/or
Modbus TCP protocol. Modbus RTU/ASCII (and J-bus), Modbus TCP,
BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, LonTalk FTT-10A, and Web Services shall be
native to the NSCs. There shall not be a need to provide multiple
NSCs to support all the network protocols, nor should there be a
need to supply additional software to allow all three protocols to
be natively supported. A sub-network of SDCUs using the BACnet
MS/TP, LonTalk FTT-10A, and/or Modbus RTU protocol shall connect
the local, stand-alone controllers with Ethernet-level Network
Server Controllers/IP Routers.
o Why? - SmartStruxure solution uses an Automation Server that
communicates natively via BACnet, LonWorks, and Modbus. The
Automation Server can support simultaneous exchanges on its various
protocols, essentially meaning you can use all protocols at once.
This means that almost all technical systems can be easily
integrated using the Automation Server.
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Web Services/EcoStruxure Web Services Spec Buster - The
installed system shall be able to use web services to consume
information within the Network Server/Controllers (NSCs) with
other products and systems. Inability to perform web services
within NSCs will be unacceptable. In addition, they shall be able
to use EcoStruxure Web Services to serve and consume with other
established Schneider Electric software applications, such as
StruxureWare Data Center Expert.
o Why? - Modern communication standards, such as web services,
can be used for an effective integration of information within a
Building Management System. Web services enable the integration of
information from other systems, such as a weather service, into
StruxureWare Building Operation (the software that powers
SmartStruxure solution), as well as provide information to other
systems. The user can be assured that the compatibility with other
systems is far more reliable, more efficient, and less expensive
than before. In addition, EcoStruxure Web Services enables a
greater integration of information than standard web services into
other Schneider Electric StruxureWare applications.
Auto-detection
Spec Buster - The system shall employ a modular I/O design to
allow expansion. Input and output capacity is to be provided
through plug-in modules of various types. Addressing and
configuration shall be automatic.
o Why? - The Automation Server is designed to automatically
recognize the Automation Server I/O modules (any combination of the
17 available models) placed in the terminal bases connected to it
and address them accordingly.
Complete/Stand-alone network controller
Spec Buster - Network Server/Controllers shall combine both
network routing functions, control functions, and server functions
into a single unit. It shall provide the interface between the LAN
or WAN and the field control devices, and provide global
supervisory control functions. System architecture shall be truly
client/server in that the Workstation shall operate as the client
while the NSCs shall operate as the servers. The client is
responsible for the data presentation and validation of inputs
while the server is responsible for data gathering and delivery.
Systems that require replacement of either the workstation software
or field controllers in order to expand the system shall not be
acceptable. Web-based operation shall be supported directly by the
NSCs and require no additional software.
o Why? - The Automation Server is designed to be self standing.
No need for a workstation as it is truly built on a client/server
architecture. Information is available right where it is needed
with maximum availability and without any additional potential
sources of error. There is no longer a need for bringing external
backups along and all data can be accessed from the Automation
Server or Enterprise Servers. This saves time and improves
maintenance and service.
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Web Access
Spec Buster - Each NSC must have the ability to serve out web
pages containing the same information that is available from the
WorkStation. The development of the screens to accomplish this
shall not require any additional engineering labor over that
required to show them at the WorkStation itself. No additional
software, other than a Java supported network browser, shall be
required.
o Why? - Platform independent technologies enable secure remote
access to the system via an ordinary web browser. There is no need
to create variances in graphic pages for display on alternate
sources, nor is there a need for special software to display the
web version of such pages. The WebStation is a standard function in
the Automation Server as well as in the Enterprise Server.
Wireless
Spec Buster - The field bus shall support the use of wireless
communications.
o Why? - With the addition of the Small Building Solution,
SmartStruxure Lite solution, we can offer a wireless solution at
the field bus level.
Modular, two-piece, hot-swappable design
Spec Buster - The system shall employ a modular I/O design to
allow expansion. Input and output capacity is to be provided
through plug-in modules of various types. One shall be able to
hot-change (hot-swap) the I/O modules preserving the system on-line
without any intervention on the software.
o Why? The Automation Server family of modules employs a
patented two-piece design. One piece, a base plate, has the wire
terminations in addition to communication and power to other
interconnected base plates. The second piece, houses the Automation
Server, Automation Server Power Supply or Automation Server I/O
modules themselves. Should a component be defective, it can be
changed by site personnel while the system is in operation. There
is no downtime or expensive service calls required.
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Clean Installation
Spec Buster The power supply, NSC, and I/O modules shall connect
power and communication via a separate terminal base allowing for
ease of replacement and no separate or loose wiring.
o Why? - As mentioned above, the power and communication between
Automation Servers, Automation Server Power Supplies and Automation
Server I/O Modules is done through a bus built into the terminal
plate. This allows connectivity without additional wires needing to
be run for power or communication, thus reducing trouble-shooting
and installation issues.
Small Footprint
Spec Buster The NSC shall conform to a small footprint no larger
than 100W x 125H x 75D mm (3.94W x 4.92H x 2.95D in).
o Why? - The Automation Server family of modules is probably one
of, if not the smallest NSCs on the market. The modules can be DIN
rail mounted, an industry standard, or mounted directly to the
wall. This ensures efficient panel usage and greatly reduces the
space required within the property - thus saving CAPEX and
OPEX.
Graphics Vector Graphics
Spec Buster - The editor shall use Scalable Vector Graphics
(SVG) technology. o Why? - StruxureWare Building Operation
employs vector-based graphics while a majority of the
competition uses raster-based graphics. While StruxureWare Building
Operation can use both, vector is superior for scalability. A
raster graphic is an image made of a finite number of tiny squares
of color information, referred to as either pixels or dots. Raster
images become pixilated (i.e. grainy) when enlarged because when
enlarged, the computer has to guess, or approximate, what specific
colors should fill in the gaps. This interpolation of data causes
the image to appear blurry. A vector-based graphic uses math to
draw shapes using points, lines and curves. Vector files can be
scaled up or down without losing image quality. A vector image
simply uses the original mathematic equation to create a consistent
shape every time. So, what does all that mean for customers?
Whatever graphic designed within StruxureWare Building Operation
can be sized up or down without any degradation. The images will
look great on a portable device, laptop, monitor or large display
screens.
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Workspaces Customizable Workstations
Spec Buster - The BMS workstation software shall allow the
creation of a custom, browser-style interface linked to the user
when logging into any workstation. Additionally, it shall be
possible to create customized workspaces that can be assigned to
user groups. This interface shall support the creation of hot-spots
that the user may link to view/edit any object in the system or run
any object editor or configuration tool contained in the software.
Furthermore, this interface must be able to be configured to become
a users PC Desktop with all the links that a user needs to run
other applications. This, along with the Windows user security
capabilities, will enable a system administrator to setup
workstation accounts that not only limit the capabilities of the
user within the BMS software, but may also limit what a user can do
on the PC and/or LAN/WAN. In addition, the software shall be
designed so that each user of the software can have a unique
username and password. This username/password combination shall be
linked to a set of capabilities within the software, set by and
editable only by, a system administrator. The sets of capabilities
shall range from View only, Acknowledge alarms, Enable/disable and
change values, Program, and Administer. The system shall allow the
above capabilities to be applied independently to each and every
class of object in the system. Additionally, the software shall
enable the ability to add/remove users based upon Microsoft Windows
Security Domains that enable the customer IT department to assist
in user access. o Why? - While many systems allow some
customization of the user experience, the items
listed above go beyond what most systems do, but not
StruxureWare Building Operation. With this customization, the
system is used more often and more effectively by the user. Thus,
the energy efficiency and ultimately the performance of the
building will be improved. This ensures the right information, at
the right time, to the right person.
Localization Engineering Units
Spec Buster - System shall be able to automatically switch
between displayed metric vs. imperial units based on the
workstation/webstations localization.
o Why? - In this globalized economy many companies are no longer
hosted within one country. A system that will automatically switch
engineering units allows investments in multiple countries to be
simplified. Operators can use the system in local language while
central resources can use a common corporate language setting.
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Language Spec Buster The BMS workstation/webstations shall be
capable of multiple language
display, including English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese,
Italian, Finnish, Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, and traditional and
simplified Chinese.
o Why? - What good is employing a globalized BMS offering if
those around the world in your facilities cannot understand what
the system is trying to tell them? StruxureWare Building Operation
employs language packs that allow the WorkStations and WebStations
to display the languages listed above. Also, different users of the
same system can view it in their preferred language.
Time zones
Spec Buster Servers and clients shall have the ability to be
located in different time zones, which are then synchronized via
the NTP server.
o Why? - This allows support for systems distributed over
multiple time zones. Scheduling Analog Control from a Schedule
Spec Buster - Analog values should be able to be controlled
directly from a schedule, without the need for special program
logic.
o Why? - Schedules are designed typically to turn items on or
off, digital values, based on a schedule of occupancy. StruxureWare
Building Operation allows the user to use the schedule to change
analog, multistate, and digital values. Typically this needs to be
done within a system program, however in StruxureWare Building
Operation, analog values can be directly connected to the schedule
to perform functions without extensive programming. For instance, a
user can increase lighting lumens based on the time of day versus
just turning them on or off.
Alarms Advanced Alarm Functions
Spec Busters:
1. A minimum of 1000 alarm notification levels at the NSC,
workstation, and webstation levels. At the Enterprise level the
minimum number of active and viewable alarms shall be 10,000. Each
notification level will establish a unique set of parameters for
controlling alarm display, distribution, acknowledgment, keyboard
annunciation, and record keeping.
2. Automatic logging in the database of the alarm message, point
name, point value, source device, timestamp of alarm, username and
time of acknowledgement, username and time of alarm silence (soft
acknowledgement)
3. Playing an audible sound on alarm initiation or return to
normal.
4. Sending an email page to anyone specifically listed on the
initial occurrence of an alarm. The ability to utilize email paging
of alarms shall be a standard feature of the software integrated
with the operating systems mail application interface (MAPI).
No
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special software interfaces shall be required and no email
client software must be running in order for email to be
distributed. The email notification shall be able to be sent to an
individual user or a user group.
5. Individual alarms shall be able to be re-routed to a user at
user-specified times and dates. For example, a critical high temp
alarm can be configured to be routed to a Facilities Dept.
workstation during normal working hours (7am-6pm, Mon-Fri) and to a
Central Alarming workstation at all other times.
6. An active alarm viewer shall be included which can be
customized for each user or user type to hide or display any alarm
attributes.
7. The active alarm viewer can be configured such that an
operator must type in text in an alarm entry and/or pick from a
drop-down list of user actions for certain alarms.
8. The active alarm viewer can be configured such that an
operator must type in text in an alarm entry and/or pick from a
drop-down list of causes for certain alarms. This ensures
accountability (audit trail) for the response to critical
alarms.
9. The active alarm viewer can be configured such that an
operator must confirm that all of the steps in a check list have
been accomplished prior to acknowledging the alarm.
10. An operator shall have the capability to assign an alarm to
another user of the system.
11. Time schedules shall be able to be used to set control
notifications to users.
o Why? Other systems can do SOME of these features, however
StruxureWare Building Operation is unique in its robust alarm
display and functional options. Ensuring the right information is
seen by the right people at the right time is a vital part of
maintaining the health of the deployed system and thereby the
facility and its occupants.
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Trending Implicit Trends
Spec Buster - Every hardware input and output point, hosted
within the NSC and attached I/O modules, shall be trended
automatically without the requirement for manual creation, and each
of these logs shall log values based upon a change-of-value and
store at least 500 trend samples before replacing the oldest sample
with new data.
o Why? - StruxureWare Building Operation automatically trends
all data, hosted within the Automation Server and attached I/O
modules, so that the customer or integrator can verify any item at
anytime without any manual programming.
Programming Multiple Programming Environments
Spec Buster - NSC devices will support both script text-based
programming language as well as the graphical function block
programming language. For both languages, the programmer will be
able to configure application software for custom program
development, and write global control programs. Both languages will
have debugging capabilities in their editors.
o Why? - Systems typically employ either a text-based
programming system or a graphical one. Both have their merits: The
easy-to-follow logic of the text-based programming and the
graphical programmings capability to watch the data in action.
StruxureWare Building Operation has both, so the customer and
integrator benefit from the capabilities of both. Customers and
integrators can employ experts in either, broadening their choice
of potential employees.
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Smart Widgets Spec Buster - The system shall be able to create
objects that allow common objects such as
power meters, VFD drives, etc. to be integrated into the system
with simple import actions without the need of complicated
programming or configuration setups.
o Why? - A Smart Widget is a package that can be used to import
a particular model or device into StruxureWare Building Operation
software. The package includes import files for standard graphics
(to map to the device), initial configuration & diagnostic
purposes, and points that map to the devices objects and
corresponding values. It takes minutes to import rather than
several hours of programming, including graphic and third party
register mapping. This option is of great value to the customer in
regards to cost, labor time, standardization and ensuring that the
integration is well tested and error free.
LonWorks Integrated LonWorks Network Management Tool
Spec Buster - The software tools required for network management
of the LonTalk protocol and the ANSI / ASHRAE Standard 135-2008
BACnet protocol must be provided with the system. Drawings are
diagrammatic only. Equipment and labor not specifically referred to
herein or on the plans and are required to meet the functional
intent, shall be provided without additional cost to the Owner.
o Why? - Many Lon integrators, in order to integrate
appropriately, have to purchase and use third party software
programs, such as LonMaker or NL220. These programs required not
only the purchase of the software but a fee for each controller
integrated into the system. This causes customers to feel they have
no control over issues with the integration software (and therefore
do not have complete control over their system). And they are not
happy that expansion of the system requires additonal costs.
StruxureWare Building Operation employs its own LonWorks
integration program thus eliminating the need to purchase credits
for each controller added to the system.
Power Manager Embedded Power and Energy Management Software
within the BMS*
Spec Buster - The system shall have the capability to provide a
web-enabled PEMS (power and energy management system) monitoring
system intended to monitor an entire electrical distribution
infrastructure, from incoming utility feeds down to low voltage
distribution points. It shall be designed to monitor and manage
energy consumption throughout an enterprise, whether within a
single facility or across a network of facilities, to improve
energy availability and reliability, and to measure and manage
energy efficiency. It shall be a standard product offering with no
custom programming required. It shall provide a seamless user
experience (single pane of glass) for managing the mechanical
systems (HVAC and lighting) and monitoring the power distribution
system (transformers, breakers, relays, switches,
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capacitors, UPS, invertors, etc.) Pricing is to be a separate
line item from the BAS proposal. See specification 26 09 13 for
exact requirements.
o Why? The key differentiator here is the term seemless user
experience (single pane of glass). While we are still assessing our
competition in this integrated solution, what we have typically
found is that most, if not all, of our competitors do not have an
embedded power management module as part of their BMS. They cannot
deploy a system to monitor both HVAC and Power in what would appear
as a single solution and not two systems taped together.
* Note: The Power Manager module is initially available in
select countries that have successfully
completed the offer onboarding process. At this time, this
includes the U.S., UK, and Australia. Avaialbility in more
countries to be added over time.
Regional contacts
For more information (e.g. sales support, certification
information), please contact your corresponding regional
SmartStruxure solution business development manager:
Americas: [email protected]
o North America: Matthew Green, Lonnie Laue o South America:
Marcelo Varde
EMEA: [email protected]
o Continental Europe & MEA: Martin Feder o Nordics, UK &
Ireland: Lars-Gran Hallgren
Asia Pacific: [email protected]
o Asia Pacific: Lars Lindkvist, Kim Harmer o China: Lei Yang:
[email protected]
For additional competitive knowledge support and/or feedback on
this content, please contact:
Jeremy McCullough, [email protected]
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