Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Learn More About Siemens Apogee

By Krystal Branch


One of the most popular building automation systems in the industry is Siemens Apogee. The system derives its popularity from the fact that it is compatible with just about every new technology that is developed in the industry. It is very easy to integrate new technologies into the existing system without having to upgrade the main automation system. Upgrades are usually very costly, so this characteristic can save any company a lot of money.

Experts in the field, as well the developers of the system, look at Siemens Apogee as a forward thinking software that will accommodate all future innovations without being rendered obsolete. For commercial property owners, this means that they do not need to worry about purchasing new automation software in the future just to keep the building up to date with changes in the automation industry.

The software offers superb scalability in that it can be used in different types of facilities ranging from small buildings to large establishments. All that is needed is simply modular expansions. As long as extra modules can be installed, there is no limit regarding the size of the building that can be automated using this system.

Communication protocols in the automation and computer networking industries include OPC, BACNet, Web, LonWork, TCP/IP and ModBus. However, the last two are the most popular in the computer networking and automation industries respectively. All these are open protocol standards that can be used with this building automation system. This versatility is an attractive quality especially for engineers and technologists.

What makes this system more desirable is the fact that it can be used with hundreds of other building systems, devices, networks and controllers from hundreds of different manufacturers. This makes it versatile, a desirable quality in any industry. With it, you can use devices and controllers that you may already have as well as all the existing networks.

There are several means of communication that are supported by the system. They include web browsers, pagers, dial up, SMS, phone and email with RENO among others. These means of communication will greatly enhance the exchange of information between different levels of the building or between staff.

Users can expect greater performance and high functionality from the system. This is because Siemens equipment have been used. Furthermore, users can be guarantee of experiencing exceptional performance with zero breakdown. The energy efficiency of these equipment will also translate to lower monthly bills since there will not be any wastage of energy.

Siemens Apogee gives owners of buildings a lot of power when it comes to automating their buildings. For instance, it allows them to integrate a number of building systems regardless of the installer or manufacturer. It also makes it possible for them to get more flexibility through interoperability of open protocol. Lastly, it allows them to customize, expand, optimize and upgrade their system facilities. Siemens Apogee can be ordered directly from the manufacturer or from authorized dealers. Installation works and programming are also done by qualified specialists who have been trained by the manufacturer.




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