Integrated Automation System Field Panels Technical Requirements

This article is about general and technical requirements for Integrated Automation System Field Panels used in Integrated Automation System or Building Automation System.

Integrated Automation System Field Panels Technical Requirements

THIS SECTION DEFINES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NIAGARA N4 JACE NETWORK CONTROLLERS, PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS, ADVANCED UNITARY CONTROLLERS, AND INTELLIGENT SENSORS/ACTUATORS. THE DETAILS PROVIDED MUST BE VERIFIED AND/OR MODIFIED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROJECT. CLOSELY COORDINATE THIS SECTION WITH THE DESIGN DRAWINGS TO IDENTIFY THE LOCATION OF THE CONTROLLERS. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE INFORMATION WITHIN THIS SECTION WITHOUT VERIFYING ITS RELEVANCE TO THE PROJECT DESIGN.

  • GENERAL

    • Description

      1. This section defines the Basic Materials and Methods used in the installation of the INTEGRATED AUTOMATION SYSTEM (IAS).

    • RELATED DOCUMENTS

      1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
      2. Specifications throughout all Divisions of the Project Manual are directly applicable to this Section, and this Section is directly applicable to them.
      3. Refer to Section 25 00 00 – Building Automation System (IAS) General for definitions and abbreviations.

    • SUMMARY

      1. Section includes:
        1. Network Controller (NC).
        2. Programmable IP Control Unit (PICU).
        3. Programmable Plant Control Unit (PPCU).
        4. Unitary IP Control Unit (UICU).
        5. Advanced Unitary Controller (AUC).
        6. BACnet Touchscreen Communicating Thermostat (BCT)
        7. Intelligent Sensors and Actuators (ISA).
      2. The IAS shall be comprised of <existing Niagara N4 JACE Network Controllers, and> new <as required> Niagara N4 Supervisor (CSS), Niagara N4 JACE Network Controllers, Programmable IP Control Units, Programmable Plant Control Units, Unitary IP Control Units, LonWorks control devices, BACnet control devices and interface devices (MODBUS) <added to the existing IAS infrastructure>.
      3. Provide <LONMARK® or BTL> certified products that communicate on <free topology, MS/TP, bus topology, IP> channels to meet the functional specifications of this Division and the dedicated product functional specifications and profiles specified in other Sections of this Specification.
      4. Provide BACnet BTL AWS (advanced work station) certification for the CSS. All NCs (Network controllers) shall BTL BBC certified.
      5. Provide Intelligent Sensors and Actuators (ISAs), Programmable IP Control Units (PICU), Programmable Plant Control Units (PPCU), Unitary IP Control Units (UICU), Advanced Unitary Controllers (AUC), and BACnet Touchscreen Communicating Thermostats (BCT) as herein specified and as indicated on the IAS drawings. <Coordinate with Design Drawings> Provide I/O and ancillary devices as herein specified, as indicated on the IAS drawings, and as necessary to perform the sequences of operation. The following equipment shall be controlled and/or monitored: <Modify to address specific equipment included within the scope of this project>
        • <Boilers
        • Chillers
        • Air Terminal Devices (VAV)
        • Air Handling Units (fans, valves and damper actuators, sensors. etc.)
        • Exhaust Fans for ventilation and pressurization control
        • Lighting Control System
        • Computer Room Air Conditioning Units (CRAC)
        • MODBUS Power Metering
        • Additional equipment outlined herein or on the IAS Drawings (e.g. ATS).>
        • Provide wire, raceway systems, backboxes, 24 DC and/or 24 AC power supplies, enclosures, and final connections to nodes provided by this Division.
      6. The number of Niagara N4 JACE network controllers required is dependent on the type and quantity of devices installed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the quantity and type of devices and to properly install the correct number (increase if required) of network controllers from the designed minimum shown on the IAS documents. <Coordinate with Network Architecture Diagram> The Contractor shall confirm the designed network load and architecture with the capabilities of the selected Network Controller. If network communications issues arise as a result of a limited Network Controller resource count the Contractor shall furnish, install, and implement additional Network Controllers to reduce the network traffic on each Network Controller’s Local Operating Network to less than 50% of maximum network bandwidth or 60% of the available JACE system resource count.
      7. Repeaters can be utilized to extend the Device Level Network beyond the 4000 foot limitation provided neither the device count limitation, 50% bandwidth limitation nor 60% of the available JACE system resource count is exceeded. Repeaters can also be utilized to improve communication within free topology networks.
      8. Approved manufacturers
        1. Basis of Design: Honeywell Building Technologies, which is located at: 715 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; Toll Free Tel: 888-793-8193; Email:request info (buildingcontrols@honeywell.com); Web:honeywell.com. Only Honeywell registered WEBs Contractors are acceptable as defined as:
          • Authorized Controls Integrator (ACI Direct, ACI Elite or ACI)
          • Building Control Specialist (BCS)
          • WEBs Contractor
        2. Substitutions: <Not permitted>.
        3. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 – Product Requirements.
      9. The CSS shall provide global supervisory control functions over the network controllers. The network controllers shall provide global supervisory control functions over the control devices that are connected to each network controller, including but not limited to PICUs, PPCUs, UICUs, AUCs, and BCTs. The network controller shall be capable of executing application control programs to provide:
        • Calendar functions
        • Scheduling
        • Trending
        • Alarm monitoring and routing (locally and to Web Server)
        • Time synchronization
        • Integration of <LONWORKS®, BACnet®IP (client), BACnet® MSTP, Modbus®, OPC> controller data, <and others as required>.
        • Connectivity for Network Management and programming functions for all <LONWORKS® and/or BACnet> based devices.
        • Energy management functions
        • Control functions
      10. The Niagara N4 JACE network controller must provide the following hardware features as a minimum: <Modify Specifications to Match Project Requirements, Refer to honeywell.com for more information>

JACE-8000

  1. Two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports.
  2. Two Isolated RS-485 ports with biasing switches.
  3. 1 GB RAM
  4. 4 GB Flash Total Storage / 2 GB User Storage
  5. Wi-Fi (Client or WAP)
  6. USB Flash Drive
  7. High Speed Field Bus Expansion
  8. -20-60°C Ambient Operating Temperature
  9. Integrated 24 VAC/DC Global Power Supply
  10. MicroSD Memory Card Employing Encrypted Safe Boot Technology

Refer to Section 25 00 00 – Building Automation System (IAS) General for general requirements.

  • REFERENCE STANDARDS

    1. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project unless identified by a specific edition date.
    2. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract shall be applicable to this Project.
    3. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with the applicable requirements and standards addressed within all references.

  • Quality assurance

    1. Utilize the Niagara N4 Framework®
    2. All DDC controllers shall conform to the Interoperability requirements outlined in the <LONMARK® International Association or BACnet® Testing Laboratory Guidelines>. All <LONWORKS® products shall be LONMARK® certified, BACnet® products shall be BTL certified> prior to delivery of submittals to the Owner for review.  <Utilize published functional profiles <LONWORKS® only> for all product network message and configuration parameters.>
    3. Utilize standard PC components for all assemblies. Custom hardware, operating system, and utility software are not acceptable.
  • PRODUCTS

    • GENERAL

      1. All materials shall meet or exceed all applicable referenced standards, Federal, state and local requirements, and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.

    • Stand-Alone Functionality <Key feature that should be included for reliability, INTEROPERABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY>

      1. The Contractor shall furnish and install single controllers with the physical and software resource count for standalone operation of each piece of equipment <(e.g. AHU, MAU, VAV, etc.)>. The sequence of operation and required points for control shall reside on a single controller. I/O modules are not acceptable for points required to achieve the sequence of operation. Remote I/O modules (via a field wired communications bus) are not acceptable for points required to achieve the sequence of operation. Expansion I/O modules plugged directly into the controller may be utilized for expansion.
      2. Remote I/O modules shall be permitted for monitoring points and data acquisition. They are only permitted for points which do not affect the sequence of operation and require no logic or actions as a result of a change in value.
      3. Where a manufacturer does not have a single controller with a large enough physical point or software point count and direct connected I/O expansion modules will not meet the requirement, the following must take place at the Contractor’s discretion.
        1. I/O modules may be used by establishing a secondary Sub LAN off the primary master controller housing all programming pertaining to the sequence of operation. The sub LAN could be a feature of the controller or created by means of a Router. The operation of the I/O or slave controller must not be affected by the loss of communications of the main bus.
        2. The SI Contractor has the option to provide a comparable <LONMARK® and/or BTL> controller from another manufacturer / vendor, which can meet the resource requirements of the equipment.
      4. The following configurations are considered unacceptable with reference to a controller’s standalone functionality:
        1. I/O point expansion devices connected to the main controller board via communication wiring that could be interrupted if the primary communication network is compromised (broken or shorted).
        2. Multiple controllers enclosed in the same control panel connected via communication wiring to accomplish the point requirement.

Network Controller (NC).

Programmable IP Control Unit (PICU).

Programmable Plant Control Unit (PPCU).

Unitary IP Control Unit (UICU).

Advanced Unitary Controller (AUC).

BACnet Touchscreen Communicating Thermostat (BCT)

  • Intelligent sensors and actuators

    1. Intelligent Sensors and Actuators shall reside as nodes on the network and shall communicate via the <LonTalk®, BACnet®>
    2. All ISA shall contain a microprocessor.
    3. Intelligent Actuators shall meet the torque and housing requirements identified in Section 251100.
    4. Mount ISA’s where shown on the IAS Drawings. <Coordinate with the Design Drawings> Coordinate mounting of intelligent sensors in interior spaces with the <Architect, Owner>.

  • Remote/expansion i/o

    1. NCs shall provide the ability to directly control equipment through remote or expansion I/O modules.
    2. Remote I/O modules shall provide 8 universal inputs, 4 relay outputs and 4 analog outputs (IO-R-16) or 16 universal inputs, 10 relay outputs and 8 analog outputs (IO-R-34).
      • Extend control up to 4000 feet from the NC
      • Power: 24 Vac/dc
      • UL 916, CE listed, RoHS compliant
      • Industry standard RS-485 multi-drop communication bus
      • Up to 16 IO-R-16 devices or up to 8 IO-R-34 devices can be connected to a single NC providing a total of 256 I/O points
      • Environment
        1. Operating temperature range: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
        2. Storage Temperature range: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 158°F)
        3. Relative humidity range: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
      • Universal Inputs shall be:
        1. Type III 10K ohm Thermistors
        2. Resistance 0-100 K ohms
        3. 0-10 Vdc
        4. 0-20 mA with the use of a 499 ohm resistor
      • Relay Outputs shall be:
        1. Form A contacts, 24 Vac @ 0.5 Amp
      • Analog Outputs shall be:
        1. 0-10 Vdc

Control Panels Technical Requirements for Integrated Automation System

  • EXECUTION

  • PREPARATION

    1. Examine areas and conditions under which control systems are to be installed. Do not proceed with Work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in manner acceptable to Owner.
    2. Beginning of installation means installer accepts existing conditions.
    3. Communications wiring is indicated on the contract documents. <Coordinate with the Design Drawings> Examine the site and identify any potential problems or conflicts.  Submit recommended modifications and omissions to the Owner’s representative.

  • INSTALLATION

    1. Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable Federal, state and local requirements, referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of authorities having jurisdiction.
    2. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published recommendations.
    3. Mount control panels adjacent to associated equipment on vibration-free walls or free-standing angle iron supports. One cabinet may accommodate more than one system in same equipment room.
    4. <Provide VAV box AUCs to the factory for mounting.>
    5. After completion of installation, test and adjust control equipment. Submit data showing setpoints and final adjustments of controls to the <commissioning authority>.
    6. Mount all I/O and ancillary devices per manufacturer’s installation instructions and in the locations shown on the drawings. Coordinate exact <room temperature / humidity sensor> locations with the architect.

  • System Access

    1. Provide an Ethernet connection and a <5 port hub> at each panel housing a Network Controller or controllers. The user shall be able to access each controller on the system using this connection via the Control System Server database for graphics, schedules, programming, controller configuration etc.

Integrated Automation System Hardware Application Requirements

  • Application Programming Software Tool

    1. The Application Programming Software Tool for all PICUs, PPCUs, AUCs and BCTs shall be embedded within the Honeywell WEBs Niagara 4 environment, including all native function-block programming software and all controller “Setup Wizards”. In addition, all PICUs, PPCUs, AUCs and BCTs backup programs shall reside in the Honeywell WEBs Niagara 4 environment.
      • If the Application Programming Software Tool for all PICUs, PPCUs, AUCs and BCTs is not embedded within the Niagara 4 environment, The Contractor shall furnish one (1) copy of the manufacturer’s application programming software tool on a laptop, with all required interface devices to connect to PICUs, PPCUs, AUCs and BCTs. This software package shall be the same engineering tool that installation technicians / program engineers used to program, configure, and commission each DDC controller used on this project. If more than one software tool is required to achieve this functionality then the Contactor shall provide the necessary packages to accomplish the programming, configuration, and commissioning of each controller used on this project. The Contractor shall include all software licensing fees and costs. If the manufacturer’s software license agreement requires this license to be renewed the Contractor shall include the fees for the first five years in this scope of work. If end user training is required as part of the license agreement the Contractor shall provide a letter stating so and the associated costs and requirements as part of their submittal package.

  • CONTROL UNIT REQUIREMENTS

<Coordinate with the Design Drawings. it is highly recommended that the quantities and location of control units be illustratred in the ias design drawings and defined in the specifications. the reliability of the network will be negatively impacted if the control network is overloaded. by specifying the anticipated number of control units the engineer will be able to properly evaluate proposed solutions>

  1. Refer to Section 25 00 00 for requirements pertaining to control unit quantity and location.

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