Building Management System
Building Management System
MSHEIREB PROPERTIES
DOHA, QATAR
SECTION 255100
PART 1 - GENERAL
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes control equipment for HVAC systems and components, including
control components for terminal heating and cooling units not supplied with factory-wired
controls.
B. This Section includes the design detailing, supply, installation and commissioning of the
BMS and automatic controls installation. A specialist BMS subcontractor shall be appointed
by the MEP subcontractor to carry out this work. The BMS shall comprise a series of
intelligent outstations, operator terminals and peripherals connected by a hard-wired
network. The scope includes the provision of Motor Control panels which will normally
incorporate the outstations.
C. Power and control wiring out of the control panels shall be by the BMS contractor employed
by the MEP subcontractor. The scope of works for the specialist covers all areas of the
project and site.
3. The Mechanical and Electrical Specifications and Drawings indicate the extent of
work of the BMS installation and should be read in conjunction with this section and
in particular the motor control panel and control schematic drawings.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
B. I/O: Input/output.
C. Lon Works: A control network technology platform for designing and implementing inter-
operable control devices and networks.
1.4 SCOPE
A. The specialist BMS Contractor shall provide a fully integrated Building Management and
Automatic Control System for the building services installations to include power
distribution, sequence control and environmental control of the plant and equipment. This
includes the metering, LV panels, HVAC system, Fire alarm & protection system, elevator,
fans, pumps and water tanks.
B. The BMS system and components shall be compatible with a wide variety of control devices
using BACnet, LON, Ethernet TCP/IP, ModBus and OPC standard for open system
communications and other current international communication standards. The BMS shall
be capable of being extended with controllers on the BACnet protocol and the LON bus.
The BMS shall allow integrating future BACnet controllers on the process level. The BMS
shall be capable of high speed Ethernet communication using TCP/IP protocol and shall be
capable of BACnet communication according to ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2004.
C. The BMS system design shall be detailed and finalized by the BMS specialist subcontractor
in line with the requirements of the full project MEP services specifications and drawings.
The specialist sub-contractor shall also supply all materials, install, and commission and
finally set up, adjust and tune the installation to meet intent of the performance specification
and the Building User’s operational requirements. Unless indicated otherwise use control
components and equipment from one manufacturer throughout.
D. The BMS system specialist Contractor shall take due account of possible phasing of the
works and shall agree a programme for completion in stages with the MEP subcontractor.
E. The BMS subcontractor shall make sure that the system allows for expansion by up to 10%
in the number of points without additional hardware. The specialist shall include in his
tender price for all the control panels required for all the plant indicated in the drawings,
schedules and specifications.
F. Ease of use and appropriate and intuitive human interfaces for a layperson is a key
requirement of this specification and such devices shall be selected with attention to detailed
performance and good architectural fit. These devices must be approved by the contract
administrator and architect before use.
G. The BMS Controls System Specialist Contractor shall provide the following minimum
services:
1. Provide wiring and layout diagrams for all motor control panels indicating all
necessary power and control circuitry. All wiring is to be indicated including
"internal" wiring and "field" wiring to remote devices. Details to be coordinated with
as-manufactured details from other contract divisions and parties.
2. Provide and select all control valves and control dampers with suitable actuators
according to authority, flows and static and differential pressure ratings required.
(Installation by MEP subcontractor)
3. Provide, install and commission all air compressors, receivers, tubing, wiring,
interfaces, dampers and pneumatic actuators required to control stair pressurization.
4. Provide resources to install and finally terminate all field controls devices and wiring.
5. Provide supervision during installation of control devices to ensure correct
incorporation into the works.
6. Provide resources necessary to commission the control systems and provide test
results and documentation for approval.
7. Provide a detailed description of operation of the control systems with operating
parameters, set points and interfaces with other systems.
8. Provide thorough client instruction and clear and concise operating and maintenance
manuals and troubleshooting or the control system.
9. Provide wiring diagrams showing connection details to all field located devices.
10. Update drawings and other material as necessary to suit plant and equipment actually
installed.
11. Provide specific routines and specialist software to suit the performance requirements
of this specification.
12. Provide all hardware necessary to comply with this performance specification.
13. Provide resources necessary to label and identify the complete control system.
14. Provide all software to control systems in accordance with the performance
requirements of this specification.
15. Provide a simple user guide specially written for the use of ordinary non-technical
occupants of the apartments and offices which will explain clearly the operation of
the air conditioning controls in layman’s terms.
G. The BMS subcontractor shall co-operate and co-ordinate with other divisions performing
work on this project as necessary to achieve a complete operational installation. The BMS
subcontractor shall also consult the drawings and specifications of all trades to determine the
nature and extent of others’ work.
H. It will be the duty of the BMS subcontractor to work in co-operation with other Contractors,
and with other sub-contractors, rendering assistance and arranging the works so that the en-
tire project will be delivered in an expeditious, professional and timely manner.
I. The BMS system is required to interface with the other equipment manufacturers such as
chillers, electrical hot water calorifiers , chilled water air-handling units, fan coil units,
pump speed controllers etc. such that all the manufacturer’s standard operating parameters
are available for display and adjustment via the BMS system.
J. PC/Server shall be the latest configuration with 100% redundant/backup hard disk (in order
to switch the operation during system crash).
1. Graphic Display: Display graphic with minimum 20 dynamic points with current
data within 10 seconds.
2. Graphic Refresh: Update graphic with minimum 20 dynamic points with current data
within 8 seconds.
3. Object Command: Reaction time of less than two seconds between operator
command of a binary object and device reaction.
4. Object Scan: Transmit change of state and change of analog values to control units or
workstation within six seconds.
5. Alarm Response Time: Annunciate alarm at workstation within 45 seconds.
Multiple workstations must receive alarms within five seconds of each other.
6. Program Execution Frequency: Run capability of applications as often as five
seconds, but selected consistent with mechanical process under control.
7. Performance: Programmable controllers shall execute DDC PID control loops, and
scan and update process values and outputs at least once per second.
8. Reporting Accuracy and Stability of Control: Report values and maintain measured
variables within tolerances as follows:
1.6 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Include manufacturer's technical literature for each control device. Indicate
dimensions, capacities, performance characteristics, electrical characteristics, finishes for
materials, and installation and startup instructions for each type of product indicated.
B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads,
required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each
field connection.
9. Control System Software: List of color graphics indicating monitored systems, data
(connected and calculated) point addresses, output schedule, and operator notations.
10. Controlled Systems:
a. Schematic diagrams of each controlled system with control points labeled and
control elements graphically shown, with wiring.
b. Scaled drawings showing mounting, routing, and wiring of elements including
bases and special construction.
c. Written description of sequence of operation including schematic diagram.
d. Points list.
C. Data Communications Protocol Certificates: Certify that each proposed DDC system
component complies with ASHRAE 135.
D. Data Communications Protocol Certificates: Certify that each proposed DDC system
component complies with LonWorks.
E. Samples for Initial Selection: For each color required, of each type of thermostat
and sensors cover with factory-applied color finishes.
F. Samples for Verification: For each color required, of each type of thermostat or sensor
cover.
H. Software Upgrade Kit: For Owner to use in modifying software to suit future systems
revisions or monitoring and control revisions.
K. Operation and Maintenance Data: For HVAC instrumentation and control system to include
in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in
Division 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following:
1. Maintenance instructions and lists of spare parts for each type of control device and
compressed air station.
2. Interconnection wiring diagrams with identified and numbered system components
and devices.
3. Keyboard illustrations and step-by-step procedures indexed for each operator
function.
4. Inspection period, cleaning methods, cleaning materials recommended, and
calibration tolerances.
5. Calibration records and list of set points.
A. Ensure that the design, construction, materials and finishes of all equipment are suitable for
the location, climatic and operating conditions to which the installation will be exposed.
1. They shall provide proof of an established trading record in the region for a
minimum period of 10 years.
2. They shall have a current Quality Assurance Certificate to BS 5750 / ISO 9000 and
have held this for a minimum of 8 years. The manufacturer of the Building
Management System shall provide documentation supporting compliance with ISO
9001 (Model of Quality Assurance in Design/Development, Production, Installation,
and Servicing). Product Literature provided by the BMS manufacturer shall contain
the ISO 9001 Certification Mark from the applicable registrar. Manufacturers
delivering products that do not comply with the ISO 9001 certification requirement
shall provide the following information to assure that quality systems are in place
which are equivalent to the ISO 9001 standard:
C. All controls including all main processors, interface units, field processors, sensors,
actuators, valves etc. shall be manufactured and supplied by the same controls system
supplier.
D. They shall provide before order placement proof of their ability to supply, on request,
quality long term system maintenance and customer care facilities within local municipality.
E. They shall have a locally based dedicated systems service infrastructure capable of
providing technical support on and off site at all levels together with a corresponding parts
replacement service.
F. They shall offer a commitment that all products supplied will be supported for a minimum
of 10 years following range replacement or obsolescence.
G. The BMS Specialist Contractor shall have a local branch facility. Emergency service shall
be available on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis.
H. The BMS Specialist Contractor shall co-ordinate with other Trade Contractors regarding the
location and size of pipes, equipment, fixtures, conduit, ducts, openings, switches, outlets,
and so forth, in order to eliminate any delays in the progress of the job.
I. The BMS architecture shall consist of the products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in
the production of Building Management Systems, and shall be the manufacturer’s latest
standard of design. Controllers and DDC (Direct Digital Control) system components shall
be current production products.
J. Ensure that the whole installation complies with the relevant standards, including the
following:
BS 88-2 - Supplementary requirements for fuses for use by authorized persons (fuses mainly
for industrial application). Examples of standardized systems of fuses A to I
BS 3858 - Specification for binding and identification sleeves for use on electric cables and
wires
BS 5499-5 - Graphical symbols and signs. Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Signs
with specific safety meanings
BS 6004 - Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armored cables for voltages up to and
including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring
BS 6231 - Electric cables. Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage
600/1000V for switchgear and control gear wiring.
BS 7649 - Guide to the design and preparation of documentation for users of application
software
BS 8519 - Selection and installation for fire resistant power and control cable systems for
life safety and firefighting cables. Code of practice.
BS EN 12098-2 - Controls for heating systems. Optimum start-stop control equipment for
hot water heating systems
BS EN 14597 - Temperature control devices and temperature limiters for heat generating
systems
BS EN 50085-1 - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical
installations. General requirements
BS EN 50085-2-1 - Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical
installations. Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems intended for mounting on
walls and ceilings
BS EN 50085-2-3 - Cable trunking and cable ducting systems for electrical installations.
Particular requirements for slotted cable trunking systems intended for installation in
cabinets. Slotted in cabinets
BS EN 60073 - Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and
identification. Coding principles for indicators and actuators
BS EN 60332-1-1 - Tests on electrical and optical cables under fire conditions. Test for a
vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable. Apparatus
BS EN 60332-1-2 - Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Test for
vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable. Procedure for 1 kW pre-
mixed flame
BS EN 60332-2-1 - Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Test for
vertical flame propagation for a single small insulated wire or cable.
BS EN 60332-2-2 - Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions. Tests for
vertical flame propagation for a single small insulated wire or cable. Procedure for diffusion
flame
1.9 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate location of thermostats, humidistats, and other exposed control sensors with
plans and room details before installation.
E. Coordinate equipment with Division 28 Section "PLC Electronic Detention Monitoring and
Control Systems" to achieve compatibility with equipment that interfaces with that system
(if applicable).
G. Coordinate equipment with Division 28 Section "Fire Detection and Alarm" to achieve
compatibility with equipment that interfaces with that system.
H. Coordinate supply of conditioned electrical branch circuits for control units and operator
workstation.
I. Coordinate equipment with Division 26 Section "Electrical Power Monitoring and Control"
to achieve compatibility of communication interfaces.
L. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases.
Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in Division 03 Section
"Cast-in-Place Concrete."
A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged
with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.
A. BMS System Software shall be provided with all necessary licenses and shall be the latest
version released at the time of handover.
B. The BMS Specialist Contractor shall provide software maintenance for one year after
handover.
C. The BMS Specialist Contractor shall provide a guarantee that the systems and equipment
that he provides will either continue to be produced and/or be maintainable for a period of at
least 10 years. Elemental equipment substitution is accepted for peripheral items, but not for
the microprocessor based equipment.
D. The BMS Specialist Contractor shall provide maintenance of the complete controls installa-
tion for one year after handover. Include in the tender for maintenance to include:
8 Software updates.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply
to product selection:
A. General
1. Comply and take account of the local electrical supply authority distribution
characteristics;
3. Unless otherwise specified, all motor control panels (MCPs), motor starter panels and
standalone control panels shall be of Form 3 type 2 EIEMA guide construction, al-
lowing individual circuits to be isolated for maintenance.
5. Ventilation, by fan if the panel equipment heat load requires it, shall be provided to
ensure adequate free flow of air to cool internal heat generating components and
equipment such as controllers, control transformers and inverters to ensure that they
do not exceed their maximum designed operating temperatures.
6. All compartment doors shall be interlocking with its particular compartment isolator
in such a manner that the equipment within can only becomes accessible when the
isolator handle is placed in the off position.
B. Metalwork
1. Panels to be modular form with modules not exceeding 1200mm wide, 2700mm high
or a weight of 5 tonnes. Provide removable lifting eyes at suitable locations.
2. Provide at least two gland plates for cables to enter and leave the panel. Gland plates
to be suitable for the imposed loads of trunking, conduit and cables. Trunking and
conduit to be made off onto the gland plates.
3. All accessories mounted through the panel skin shall be suitably rated and fully com-
pliant with the specified IP rating.
4. Provide panels of best quality folded mild steel sheet minimum thickness 1.6mm.
Panels to be degreased and chromate etched, followed by two coats of primer and
stove enameling. Internal surfaces and component mounting plates shall have a matt
white finish. External finish to colour approved by the Engineer.
6. All external edges and corners shall be rounded (i.e. either formed or suitably dressed
to prevent sharp edges and corners). Any cutting of manufactured finished surfaces
shall be de–burred and left without sharp edges or protrusions.
8. Lifting eyes shall be provided at reinforced points on the top of all panels. Suitable
plugs (steel or PVC) shall be provided to cover the holes after the eyes have been re-
moved to prevent the ingress of dust and water to the specified IP rating.
9. All access plates, where required shall be provided with dust exclusion neoprene seals
or gaskets.
10. Panel doors shall be of dished construction fabricated from sheet steel with rounded
edges and rounded corners. A perimeter channel shall be formed on the inside of the
door edge to house and locate an expanded neoprene gasket for the exclusion of dust.
This neoprene gasket shall press against a smooth raised edge of the corresponding
compartment.
11. The controls section compartment door shall be provided with a suitable solid pocket
to hold the control panel wiring diagrams, and shall be of sufficient size to hold draw-
ings up to A3 size without folding.
12. Heavy duty concealed hinges shall be fitted to all compartment doors. Doors shall be
fitted with at least one lockable handle and supplied with at least 2 keys for each lock.
All handles shall be bright chrome plated.
13. All panel and compartment doors shall be earth bonded to the panel by means of a
braided copper tape, using a suitable earthing stud welded to the panel door.
C. Busbar Systems
1. Bus bars shall be rated and constructed in accordance with BS 159. Neutral bars shall
be the same size as the phase conductor bars.
2. The bus bar system shall be housed separately from the panel control sections.
3. The bus bar system shall be clearly marked in red capital letters on a white back-
ground:
4. Copper bus bars shall be air insulated and the phases and neutral bars shall be colour
identified. The minimum size of the bars shall be 25mm x 4mm.
5. Bus bar chambers shall be arranged for ease of future extension to accommodate fur-
ther sections.
6. All holes or apertures into the bus bar chamber must be sealed to prevent access to
live bus bars by operatives when working in the main panel or any panel compart-
ment.
2. Wiring generally shall be installed in open slotted trunking or flexible tube manufac-
tured in halogen free Noryl resin. Panel trunking shall not be made with PTFE or
PVC. Wiring looms shall not be used unless it is impractical to use trunking or flexi-
ble tube. Wireways shall be sized to have 25% spare capacity once the field wiring
has been fully terminated.
4. Numbered identification (using a proprietary system specially designed for this pur-
pose) to be provided on all terminals corresponding with wire numbering. Terminals
to be compatible with the incoming or outgoing cabling located for ease of access and
maintenance.
E. Controls Wiring
2. All cables shall be terminated by crimping. Proprietary crimping tools shall be used
to apply crimps. Crimps shall be the same colour as the cable or wire to which they
are attached.
3. All controls wiring in occupied spaces shall be served at 24V a.c. The power shall be
derived from a control transformer in the panel located in a separate controls section
of the panel. All terminals shall be shrouded and the primary and secondary winding
fuse protected to an appropriate rating. Separate transformers shall be used to derive
the control voltage for internal and external panel requirements.
4. All control wiring shall be coloured grey, mauve, pink or white XL–LSF, manufac-
tured to BS 7211, BS EN 60332-1-1, and BS EN 60332-2-1. Should 24V and 110V
a.c. be used for different control requirements, then each shall be colour identified
differently. Insulation ratings shall be to the maximum voltage available in any sec-
tion of the MCP or standalone panel.
5. All control wires shall have numbered ferules or sleeves to BS 3858 at both ends.
They shall be of an appropriate size that they cannot be removed over the crimp at the
wire end.
F. Power wiring
1. Route power cabling and take account of thermal effects when grouping cabling.
Identify each end of the wire with a unique number using colour coded 'O' ring mark-
ers. Fit lugs at termination points.
3. All power cabling shall have numbered ferules or sleeves to BS 3858 at both ends.
They shall be of an appropriate size that they cannot be removed. Provide stud type
terminals for power wiring.
4. Provide within the controls section a surface mounted single switched metal clad
socket to BS 7671 supplied from a 5A fused source. This is for use by the controls
specialist, for lap top computers, data logging equipment or test sets, etc. This socket
and associated single phase supply cabling shall be suitably segregated from the con-
trol wiring and devices.
2. A suitable earthing stud shall be welded to the steelwork of the panel, located near
the base of the panel or compartment and in an easily accessible position. Connected
to this shall be a copper bar connecting it to the main earthing bar. All earthing and
bonding shall comply with this specification, BS 7430 and BS 7671.
3. Panels shall be equipped with an earthing bar which shall consist of a copper bar not
less than 25mm x 4mm. The bar shall be located in the bottom of and at the front of
each compartment, where it will be easily seen and readily accessible.
4. The steelwork of each panel or compartment shall be connected to the earth bar by
means of a suitably sized copper link.
5. A copper link of the same cross sectional area as the earth bar shall connect the
equipment–mounting panel (pan) to the main earth bar.
6. Doors of the panel or compartment shall be connected to the earth bar by means of a
braided copper tape.
7. The incoming and outgoing cable boxes and glands shall be bonded to the earth bar
by means of a solid flat copper connection.
1. The main incoming section isolator shall comprise of a switch having a rotary opera-
tor that conforms to BS EN 60947–3, BS EN 60204, IEC 60204 and IEC 60947–3.
The isolator shall interlock with the panel door to prevent access unless it is in the
off position.
2. All connections to the isolator must be fully guarded or protected to prevent acci-
dental contact.
3. Supply sufficient padlocks and clamps to isolate and lock off in the “off” position
10% of the total number of panel isolators used in each facility and any sub system.
All isolators shall be able to accept a six–hole padlock clamp to lock the isolator in
the "off" position. It must not be possible lock the isolator in the "on" position.
4. The metal frame of the isolator shall be bonded to the earth bar.
6. Local Isolation shall be provided to each piece of equipment, suitably rated, fitted
with auxiliary contacts to allow operational status to be determined by control sys-
tem. Star Delta starting isolators to have auxiliary contact hardwired into control cir-
cuit to prevent inadvertent starting. Provide an emergency stop button (EPO), push to
break type, adjacent to each local isolator. For run and standby plant one dual pur-
pose emergency stop only is required.
I. Protective Devices
1. All incoming panels’ supplies shall be protected with HRC fuses to BS EN 60269–1
and BS 88-2 sized accordingly to the requirements of BS 7671.
3. Discrimination: Provide verification that final selection of protective devices and fus-
es ensure correct electrical discrimination.
J. Control Switches
1. The colours of push buttons shall conform to the European Machinery Directive.
These shall conform to the following type:
2. All control buttons and switches shall have surround legends complete with an appro-
priate wording (e.g. stop, start, hand–auto, etc.).
3. All push buttons controlling the same items of equipment shall be grouped together
under a common identifying label.
4. All drives shall be provided with manually operated control switches shall consist of
four main types:
• On / off
• Test / off / auto
• Local / off / remote
• Duty 1 / duty 2
5. Unless otherwise specified, all switches shall have auxiliary contacts to provide the
switch status to the controls system.
6. “Test / off / auto” selector switches shall be provided for single drives or supplies to
packaged equipment where controlled by the control system.
7. “Run / off” selector switches shall be provided to items of equipment not enabled di-
rectly under controls system, as indicated on the drawings and schedules. Provision
shall be made for the status monitoring of the starters associated with these items.
8. Where two–speed motors are indicated, a selector switch shall be provided in addition
to the requirement of the clauses above, if applicable, labelled “high speed / low
speed / off / auto”. Such speed changes shall be monitored by the controls system.
K. Indicator Lamps
1. All indicator lamps shall be to BS EN 60073. Lamp colours shall conform to the Eu-
ropean Machinery Directive. Use Tranilamp style or equal and approved.
2. All incoming supplies shall be monitored and a coloured lamp used to indicate a
‘healthy supply’.
3. All indicator lamps shall be able of being tested from a single push button located in
the controls section of the panel, to illuminate them.
4. Spare lamps shall be held in a proprietary clip in the controls section of the panel.
There shall at least three spare lamps or 5%, whichever is the greater. A tool or de-
vice, required to change indicator lamps, shall be stored adjacent to the spare lamps.
1. Components shall be mounted on a DIN rail fixed to the back plate for internal com-
ponents or on the door. All components shall be mounted on removable back plates.
2. All terminal boards and blocks shall be manufactured from polyamide plastic and
shall be of a type providing a positive mechanical clamp–on connection to suit DIN
rail manufactured to BS 5584 (EN 50022) or BS 5825 (EN 50035). Pinch screw or
push on terminals shall not be acceptable.
4. Terminals, which may be live when the equipment is isolated from the mains supply
for test or other purposes, shall be completely shrouded with transparent insulating
material and clearly identified.
6. All terminal rails must be of sufficient length to allow a further minimum 25% spare
terminal block capacity for future use.
7. Labels shall be fixed to all push buttons, switches, lamps, voltmeters, ammeters etc.,
and fitted to panel doors indicating their function.
8. A main label shall be fitted to each panel or compartment, naming the section of con-
trol within.
9. All contractors, relays, transformers, etc., inside each panel or compartment shall be
identified by traffolyte labels as indicated on the control panel wiring diagrams.
10. All “on / off”, “test / auto” and “duty / stand–by” positions of switches must be clear-
ly labelled.
M. Control Transformers
2. The secondary shall be 24V with the ‘0’ volts strapped to earth with both lines fused.
The control transformer shall have an earthed screen between the windings and shall
comply with BS EN 61558-1 and BS EN 61558-2-2.
4. Control transformers must be rated in accordance with the VA loading of the control
devices. Rating shall take into account a minimum requirement of 25% spare capacity
for future equipment.
5. Spare fuses shall be retained in an appropriate clip fixed to the section door and
clearly identified for the purpose that they should be used.
6. All control transformers shall have primary and secondary supplies indicated on the
panel fascia and their status reported to the controls system.
N. Voltmeter/Ammeter
1. Provide voltmeter with line voltage and phase voltage selector switch.
2. Provide ammeter with line current and phase amperage selector switch.
3. Indication range should be 90° action from 0 to 125% of full load ratings. Current
transformers to be used for ammeters greater than 30A.
1. Where applicable provide padlocking facilities to each outgoing circuit to enable safe
working procedures.
2. Provide hard wired and mechanical interlocks for all safety devices or procedures (i.e.
not software generated).
P. Wiring Diagrams
1. Produce all the electrical wiring diagrams for wiring to all electrical items included
within the specification from the drawings and the details of the specific items. Use
confirmed electrical values for the actual equipment to be provided. The wiring ar-
rangements are to be drawn to produce the method of operation and/or control speci-
fication.
2. All terminal numbers and connection points for supplies and control wiring from con-
trol panels to third party plant or equipment shall be indicated on the controls special-
ist controls contractors drawing.
Q. Future Expansion
1. Incoming supplies to panels and standalone control panels shall have capacity for a
minimum additional 5kVA or 20% of their rated capacity, whichever is the greater.
Incoming cables and protection devices shall be sized accordingly.
2. Provide a minimum of two spare motor control compartments or 10% per panel,
whichever is the greater.
3. Cableways shall have at least 25% spare equipped ways and be positioned to provide
room for expansion.
R. Testing
1. Give the Contract Administrator (CA) two working weeks’ notice, in writing, of the
date on which the control panels shall be ready for the works tests. Unless otherwise
agreed, the test shall take place on the day specified. Include within the tender for the
costs of factory tests and for the costs of reasonable attendance by the employer’s rep-
resentatives at those tests.
3. A fully simulated off site test is required to prove the functional operation of the
complete panel including all controls, software and their systems as specified.
4. Full simulated software testing shall be required off site prior to the commencement
of the installation of software or programming of intelligent outstations on site.
A. Control system shall consist of sensors, indicators, actuators, final control elements,
interface equipment, other apparatus, and accessories to control mechanical systems.
B. Control system shall consist of sensors, indicators, actuators, final control elements,
interface equipment, other apparatus, accessories, and software connected to distributed
controllers operating in multiuser, multitasking environment on token-passing network and
programmed to control mechanical systems. An operator workstation permits interface with
the network via dynamic color graphics with each mechanical system, building floor plan,
and control device depicted by point-and-click graphics.
1. Units monitor or control each I/O point; process information; execute commands
from other control units, devices, and operator stations; and download from or upload
to operator workstation or diagnostic terminal unit.
2. Stand-alone mode control functions operate regardless of network status. Functions
include the following:
a. Global communications.
b. Discrete/digital, analog, and pulse I/O.
c. Monitoring, controlling, or addressing data points.
d. Software applications, scheduling, and alarm processing.
e. Testing and developing control algorithms without disrupting field hardware
and controlled environment.
4. ASHRAE 135 Compliance: Control units shall use ASHRAE 135 protocol and
communicate using ISO 8802-3 (Ethernet) data link/physical layer protocol.
5. Lon Works Compliance: Control units shall use Lon Talk protocol and communicate
using EIA/CEA 709.1 data link/physical layer protocol.
1. Units monitor or control each I/O point, process information, and download from or
upload to operator workstation or diagnostic terminal unit.
2. Stand-alone mode control functions operate regardless of network status. Functions
include the following:
a. Global communications.
b. Discrete/digital, analog, and pulse I/O.
c. Monitoring, controlling, or addressing data points.
3. ASHRAE 135 Compliance: Control units shall use ASHRAE 135 protocol and
communicate using ISO 8802-3 (Ethernet) data link/physical layer protocol.
4. Lon Works Compliance: Control units shall use Lon Talk protocol and communicate
using EIA/CEA 709.1 data link/physical layer protocol.
E. I/O Interface: Hardwired inputs and outputs may tie into system through controllers.
Protect points so that shorting will cause no damage to controllers.
G. Power Line Filtering: Internal or external transient voltage and surge suppression for
workstations or controllers with the following:
A. Unitized, capable of stand-alone operation with sufficient memory to support its operating
system, database, and programming requirements, and with sufficient I/O capacity for the
application.
1. Configuration: Local keypad and display panel; diagnostic LEDs for power,
communication, and processor; wiring termination to terminal strip or card connected
with ribbon cable; memory with bios; and 72 hour battery backup.
2. Operating System: Manage I/O communication to allow distributed controllers to
share real and virtual object information and allow central monitoring and alarms.
Perform scheduling with real-time clock. Perform automatic system diagnostics;
monitor system and report failures.
3. ASHRAE 135 Compliance: Communicate using read (execute and initiate) and write
(execute and initiate) property services defined in ASHRAE 135. Reside on network
using MS/TP data link/physical layer protocol and have service communication port
for connection to diagnostic terminal unit.
4. Lon Works Compliance: Communicate using EIA/CEA 709.1 data link/physical
layer protocol using Lon Talk protocol.
5. Enclosure: Waterproof rated for operation at 40 to 150 deg F (5 to 65 deg C).
A. Unitized cabinet with suitable brackets for wall or floor mounting. Fabricate of 1.5-mm-
thick, furniture-quality steel or extruded-aluminum alloy, totally enclosed, with hinged
doors and keyed lock and with manufacturer's standard shop-painted finish. Provide
common keying for all panels.
B. Indicating light for each alarm point, single horn, acknowledge switch, and test switch,
mounted on hinged cover.
A. Step Controllers: 6- or 10-stage type, with heavy-duty switching rated to handle loads and
operated by electric motor.
1. Single controllers can be integral with control motor if provided with accessible
control readjustment potentiometer.
B. Solid-state, programmable time control with 8 separate programs each with up to 100 on-off
operations; 1-second resolution; lithium battery backup; keyboard interface and manual
override; individual on-off-auto switches for each program; 365-day calendar with 20
programmable holidays; choice of fail-safe operation for each program; system fault alarm;
and communications package allowing networking of time controls and programming from
PC.
A. Description: Vibration and corrosion resistant; for wall, immersion, or duct mounting as
required.
3. Duct Sensor: 20 to 80 percent relative humidity range with element guard and
mounting plate.
4. Outside-Air Sensor: 20 to 80 percent relative humidity range with mounting
enclosure.
5. Duct and Sensors: With element guard and mounting plate, range of 0 to 100 percent
relative humidity.
E. Pressure Transmitters/Transducers:
1. Static-Pressure Transmitter: Non directional sensor with suitable range for expected
input, and temperature compensated.
A. Status Inputs for Fans: Differential-pressure switch with pilot-duty rating and with
adjustable range of 0 to 1240 Pa.
B. Status Inputs for Pumps: Differential-pressure switch with pilot-duty rating and with
adjustable pressure-differential range 55 to 414 KPa, piped across pump.
C. Status Inputs for Electric Motors: Comply with ISA 50.00.01, current-sensing fixed- or
split-core transformers with self-powered transmitter, adjustable and suitable for 175
percent of rated motor current.
D. Voltage Transmitter (100- to 600-V ac): Comply with ISA 50.00.01, single-loop, self-
powered transmitter, adjustable, with suitable range and 1 percent full-scale accuracy.
E. Power Monitor: 3-phase type with disconnect/shorting switch assembly, listed voltage and
current transformers, with pulse kilowatt hour output and 4- to 20-mA kW output, with
maximum 2 percent error at 1.0 power factor and 2.5 percent error at 0.5 power factor.
F. Current Switches: Self-powered, solid-state with adjustable trip current, selected to match
current and system output requirements.
G. Electronic Valve/Damper Position Indicator: Visual scale indicating percent of travel and 2-
to 10-V dc, feedback signal.
A. Duct Airflow Station: Combination of air straightener and multiport, self-averaging pitot
tube station.
2.12 THERMOSTATS
1. Preferential rate control to minimize overshoot and deviation from set point.
2. Set up for four separate temperatures per day.
3. Instant override of set point for continuous or timed period from 1 hour to 31 days.
4. Short-cycle protection.
5. Selection features include degree F or degree C display, 12- or 24-hour clock,
keyboard disable, remote sensor, and fan on-auto.
6. Battery replacement without program loss.
7. Thermostat display features include the following:
a. Time of day.
b. Actual room temperature.
c. Programmed temperature.
d. Programmed time.
e. Duration of timed override.
f. Day of week.
g. System mode indications include "off," "fan auto," and "fan on."
1. Reset: Manual.
2. Reset: Automatic, with control circuit arranged to require manual reset at central
control panel; with pilot light and reset switch on panel labeled to indicate operation.
2.13 HUMIDISTATS
A. General
1. The following criteria shall apply to all differential pressure switches unless other-
wise indicated:
• Accuracy: ±5% of switching point
B. Liquid DP Switches
1. Required to sense differential liquid pressure in pipelines and across equipment and
signal directly to intelligent outstations.
3. The enclosure shall be at least IP 54 environmental protection for internal sensors and
IP 65 for external switches.
4. Differential pressure switches shall comply with the following criteria, or better:
• Ambient limits:
a) Temperature: -10°C to +110°C
C. Air DP Switches
1. Required to sense differential air pressure in ducts and across equipment and signal
directly to intelligent outstations.
3. The enclosure shall be at least IP 54 environmental protection for internal sensors and
IP 65 for external switches.
4. Differential pressure switches shall comply with the following criteria, or better:
• Ambient limits:
a) Temperature: -10°C to +80°C
b) Humidity: 0 – 95% RH (non–condensing)
• Range: Switching point should be 30-70% of device full range
• Maximum pressure: 2,000 mbar and as required by system static pressure
A. General
The following criteria shall apply to all differential pressure sensors unless otherwise
indicated:
• Accuracy: ±5% of measuring level or system control setpoint as appropriate.
B. Liquid DP Sensors
1. Required to sense differential liquid pressure in pipelines and across equipment and to
send an analogue signal directly to intelligent outstations.
3. The enclosure shall be at least IP 54 environmental protection for internal sensors and
IP 65 for external sensors.
4. Differential pressure sensors shall comply with the following criteria, or better:
• Ambient limits:
Temperature: -10°C to +80°C
Humidity: 0 – 95% RH (non–condensing)
• Range: Control point or measuring level should be 30-70% of full range.
• Maximum pressure: 20,000 mbar and as required by system static pressure.
C. Air DP Sensors
1. Required sensing differential air pressure in ducts and across equipment and sending
an analogue signal directly to intelligent outstations.
2. Differential pressure sensors shall be located across ductwork and equipment such as
fans, filters, attenuators, etc.
3. The enclosure shall be at least IP 54 environmental protection for internal sensors and
IP 65 for external sensors.
4. Differential pressure sensors shall comply with the following criteria, or better:
• Ambient limits:
Temperature: -10°C to +80°C
Humidity: 0 – 95% RH (non–condensing)
• Range: Control point or measuring level should be 30-70% of device full range.
• Maximum pressure: 2,000 mbar and as required by system static pressure.
2.16 ACTUATORS
A. Electric Motors: Size to operate with sufficient reserve power to provide smooth
modulating action or two-position action.
2. IP-64 rated for actuators which are installed in exposed ambient conditions.
3. Permanent Split-Capacitor or Shaded-Pole Type: Gear trains completely oil
immersed and sealed. Equip spring-return motors with integral spiral-spring
mechanism in housings designed for easy removal for service or adjustment of limit
switches, auxiliary switches, or feedback potentiometer.
4. Spring-Return Motors for valves.
5. Spring-Return Motors for Dampers.
B. Electronic Actuators: Direct-coupled type designed for minimum 60,000 full-stroke cycles
at rated torque.
1. Valves: Size for torque required for valve close off at maximum pump differential
pressure.
2. Dampers: Size for running torque calculated as follows:
A. Control Valves: Factory fabricated, of type, body material, and pressure class based on
maximum pressure and temperature rating of piping system, unless otherwise indicated.
1. NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Class 150/300 bronze body, bronze trim, non rising
stem, renewable composition disc, and screwed ends with back seating capacity
repack able under pressure.
2. NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Class 150/300 iron body, bronze trim, non rising
stem, plug-type disc, flanged ends, and renewable seat and disc.
3. Internal Construction: Replaceable plugs and stainless-steel or brass seats.
a. Single-Seated Valves: Cage trim provides seating and guiding surfaces for
plug on top and bottom.
b. Double-Seated Valves: Balanced plug; cage trim provides seating and guiding
surfaces for plugs on top and bottom.
4. Sizing:
C. Butterfly Valves: 200-psig (1380-kPa), maximum pressure differential, ASTM A 126 cast-
iron or ASTM A 536 ductile-iron body and bonnet, extended neck, stainless-steel stem,
field-replaceable EPDM or Buna N sleeve and stem seals.
D. Terminal Unit Control Valves: Bronze body, bronze trim, two port as indicated, replaceable
plugs and seats, and union and threaded ends.
1. Rating: Class 125 for service at 125 psig (860 KPa) and 250 deg. F (121 deg C)
operating conditions.
2. Sizing: 3-psig (21-kPa) maximum pressure drop at design flow rate, to close against
pump shutoff head.
3. Flow Characteristics: Two-way valves shall have equal percentage characteristics.
E. Self-Contained Control Valves: Bronze body, bronze trim, two ports as indicated,
replaceable plugs and seats, and union and threaded ends.
1. Rating: Class 125 for service at 125 psig (860 KPa) and 250 deg. F (121 deg. C)
operating conditions.
A. Electronic and fiber-optic cables for control wiring are specified in Division 27 Section
"Communications Horizontal Cabling."
A. Metering of energy consumption shall be provided from the field metering devices shown in
the mechanical and electrical specifications and drawings via dedicated input pulse units.
The units shall connect directly to the BMS system and have the ability to store pulse.
A. The terminal unit controllers shall be microprocessor based, addressable, processors housed
at each terminal unit as detailed elsewhere in this specification.
B. The controllers shall be supplied, together with all associated unit mounted equipment free
issue to the terminal unit manufacturer. The terminal unit manufacturer shall permanently
fix and wire the supplied equipment to each unit in an order specified by the controls
supplier and in full accordance with the latest IEE regulations. The terminal unit
manufacturer shall address and label the controllers as required and specified by the controls
supplier. Finally the terminal unit manufacturer shall works test the unit prior to shipment
and provide test record documentation to the contract. The controls specialist sub-contractor
shall allow for the commissioning and setting to work of the units on site following
installation.
C. The controllers shall have both analogue and digital inputs and outputs to suit any individual
terminal unit requirements.
D. The controllers shall contain basic control, logic and energy selective functions. Such
functions shall be resident within individual controllers and selected or combined to provide
strategies for the individual fan coil units. They shall comprise of the following:
d) Comfort, stand-by and energy hold-off modes with the following features:
f) Energy hold-off mode operated by direct digital occupancy input at any individual
controller
g) Energy hold-off mode cooling set point adjustable individually and independently
at each controller and over communication bus if required.
h) Optional sensor only, sensor/set point and fan on/off and speed control via room
control unit.
F. Processing, Communications and Data Definition: DDC main plant controller must have the
following additional functions:
a) Free selection of range and unit (dimension) of all signals (measured values,
accumulated values, calculated values etc.).
d) The processing speed must ensure precise and non-oscillating control of all
common building services processes.
f) If - for any reason - the communication between the control modules should be
interrupted by wire breaks, disconnection etc., then each control module shall be
able to continue to function autonomously to provide all functions including time
of day based routines.
g) Each control module shall have a real time clock with sufficient time channels
which are day and date programmable to affect the control required. The clocks
shall be self-synchronizing when connected together on the control system
communications network, thus only one clock needs setting for the whole system.
h) The clock shall be capable of clock adjustment on the basis of either manual
intervention or automatic time programme.
i) The main plant system shall be capable of two way communication with
intelligent terminal unit controllers. This will allow transmission of time, morning
boost, purge and summer/winter compensation signals from main plant to the
terminal unit controls. Conversely the terminal unit controls shall be capable of
resetting the main plant controls by transmission of heating/cooling demand
signals.
j) The transmission of signals from the process interface must be carried out via
universal (analogue or digital) and digital in/outputs.
k) The connection of the DDC units to the data bus must be provided as standard.
l) Local operation- Each DDC unit and communication and control unit for
individual room controllers where installed must be connectable to an operator
terminal directly and/or remotely via a data bus. The operation must be menu
driven and interactive via an intuitive and easy-to-understand keyboard and
alphanumeric display.
m) The operating concept must be structured such that data can be accessed at
individual operating levels in accordance with the associated access authority.
b) Point types – Each Unit Controller shall support the following types of point
inputs and out-puts:
Analogue inputs shall monitor the following analogue signals:
c) Terminal Unit Controllers shall have a library of control routines and program
logic to per-form the sequence of operations specified in the controls narrative
portion of this Specification.
d) Terminal Unit Controllers shall directly support the temporary use of a portable
user terminal that can be connected to the unit via a space temperature sensor or
directly at the controller.
e) All system set points, proportional bands, control algorithms, and any other
programmable parameters shall be stored such that a power failure of any duration
does not necessitate reprogramming the unit
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that conditioned power supply is available to control units and operator workstation.
B. Verify that pneumatic piping and duct-, pipe-, and equipment-mounted devices are installed
before proceeding with installation.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install software in control units and operator workstation(s). Implement all features of
programs to specified requirements and as appropriate to sequence of operation.
B. Connect and configure equipment and software to achieve sequence of operation specified.
C. Verify location of thermostats, humidistat’s, and other exposed control sensors with
Drawings and room details before installation. Install devices 1220 mm above the floor.
1. Entrances.
2. Public areas.
3. Where indicated.
F. Install damper motors on outside of duct in warm areas, not in locations exposed to outdoor
temperatures.
H. Install hydronic instrument wells, valves, and other accessories according to Division 23
Section "Hydronic Piping."
I. Install refrigerant instrument wells, valves, and other accessories according to Division 23
Section "Refrigerant Piping."
J. Install duct volume-control dampers according to Division 23 Sections specifying air ducts.
A. Install raceways, boxes, and cabinets according to Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes
for Electrical Systems."
B. Install building wire and cable according to Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical
Power Conductors and Cables."
1. Conceal cable, except in mechanical rooms and areas where other conduit and piping
are exposed.
2. Install exposed cable in raceway.
3. Install concealed cable in raceway.
4. Bundle and harness multiconductor instrument cable in place of single cables where
several cables follow a common path.
5. Fasten flexible conductors, bridging cabinets and doors, along hinge side; protect
against abrasion. Tie and support conductors.
6. Number-code or color-code conductors for future identification and service of control
system, except local individual room control cables.
7. Install wire and cable with sufficient slack and flexible connections to allow for
vibration of piping and equipment.
B. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:
1. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper unit operation. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest.
2. Test and adjust controls and safeties.
3. Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and
retest until no leaks exist.
4. Test calibration of electronic controllers by disconnecting input sensors and
stimulating operation with compatible signal generator.
5. Test each point through its full operating range to verify that safety and operating
control set points are as required.
6. Test each control loop to verify stable mode of operation and compliance with
sequence of operation. Adjust PID actions.
7. Test each system for compliance with sequence of operation.
C. DDC Verification:
1. Verify that instruments are installed before calibration, testing, and loop or leak
checks.
2. Check instruments for proper location and accessibility.
3. Check instrument installation for direction of flow, elevation, orientation, insertion
depth, and other applicable considerations.
4. Check instrument tubing for proper fittings, slope, material, and support.
5. Check installation of air supply for each instrument.
6. Check flow instruments. Inspect tag number and line and bore size, and verify that
inlet side is identified and that meters are installed correctly.
7. Check pressure instruments, piping slope, installation of valve manifold, and self-
contained pressure regulators.
8. Check temperature instruments and material and length of sensing elements.
9. Check control valves. Verify that they are in correct direction.
10. Check air-operated dampers. Verify that pressure gages are provided and that proper
blade alignment, either parallel or opposed, has been provided.
11. Check DDC system as follows:
a. Verify that DDC controller power supply is from emergency power supply, if
applicable.
b. Verify that wires at control panels are tagged with their service designation and
approved tagging system.
c. Verify that spare I/O capacity has been provided.
d. Verify that DDC controllers are protected from power supply surges.
D. Replace damaged or malfunctioning controls and equipment and repeat testing procedures.
3.5 ADJUSTING
5. Flow:
a. Set differential pressure flow transmitters for 0 and 100 percent values with 3-
point calibration accomplished at 50, 90, and 100 percent of span.
b. Manually operate flow switches to verify that they make or break contact.
6. Pressure:
7. Temperature:
A. Pre-commission every input and output on the system and all network connections.
B. Download bench tested software and prove functionality against the description of opera-
tion.
C. Set up all alarms and prove alarm routing and logging at supervisor and supplementary de-
vices.
B. Prove point to point monitoring and control of correct field points to front-end supervisor
graphics.
C. Prove the integrated function of all the systems including remote supervisors and monitoring
and alarm relay.
F. Run each mechanical system for periods of time, seven days minimum, sufficient to produce
trend logs to verify the correct action in both heating and cooling seasons. Include transition
and start up modes to prove stable control. One set of these tests will need to be prior to
practical completion and the other will be done during the first year warranty period.
3.7 TRAINING
A. Provide off site training to, a minimum number of three, staff in general principles of system
employed. This shall enable them to operate, troubleshoot, create new time schedules,
graphics and alarms and make modifications to the system.
B. Provide onsite training in the specifics of the project implementation to ensure that, a mini-
mum number of three, staff can understand, operate and diagnose faults in the building sys-
tems control and performance effectively and efficiently. The training shall be based on and
include a full review of the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documentation and supervi-
sor graphics.
C. Provide return visits for one day within two months and one further day within one year from
practical completion to reinforce and supplement initial training.
A. The Specialist Controls Contractor shall retain on site, during normal working hours, a suit-
ably trained and experienced technician fully familiar with the project, until the as-built
drawings and Operation and Maintenance manuals are issued and training is complete.
B. Allow for sending to site as many times as necessary during the first twelve months follow-
ing handover (during normal working hours) a suitably trained and experienced technician,
fully familiar with the controls installation on that site to make all adjustments as needed to
maintain the correct operation of the control system. Ensure tuning of the controls especially
during the seasonal modes not available during commissioning periods and during transition
between modes.
C. The BMS subcontractor shall, in addition to the above, provide a period of not less than 5
days continuous user training and familiarization during the period prior to hand over of the
completed installation or phased completion and hand over where applicable.
A. Provide costs within the tender for maintenance options for the control system for one, three
and five years.
B. Allow for adequate visits to achieve service in line with HVCA Standard Maintenance Specifi-
cation.
D. Warranty: The BMS Control System shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. If within three years from the date of practical completion in
whole or in part any of the equipment herein described proves defective in operation, work-
manship or materials, it will be replaced by the BMS Specialist Contractor free of charge with-
in one week of notification in writing.
A. Allow provision for the monitoring of electrical and water main & local meters, either via a
pulsed output or directly using a multi-meter.
B. Ensure that an allowance is made for the monitoring of all sub-metering included as a require-
ment of local municipality regulations and CIBSE TM 39: Building Energy Metering.
C. Provide an automatic logging facility that will produce time series graphs on a half-hourly, dai-
ly, weekly and monthly resolution for all meters (including sub-metering).
D. Provide the user with an out of range alarm for the daily consumption for each meter. The out
of range alarm should be user definable.
E. Provide the user with the facility to automatically compare the consumption for different user
definable periods on the same axis.
A. Ensure that individual user controls are supplemented by logical instruction on the operation
of the user controls, and that the controlled object is clearly indicated.
B. Ensure that the most energy efficient mode of operation is outlined for each user control.
3.12 DEMONSTRATION