COBA Software Platform Lecture 5
Targets of Lecture Introduction to COBA software products Understanding COBA architecture Duration: 1 hour
COBA Building Operating System Open Building Operating System platform to enable integration and interoperability of all building systems Common services to allow for versatile structure, flexibility and easy maintenance Client-server architecture with multiple user interface alternatives Driver library to cover existing and future systems, increasing support for multiple vendors and protocols Standard interface to all systems Real-time data, trend collection, alarm handling, event logs, user rights Building Information Modeling (BIM): spaces, systems, devices, functionality, users Structured standard interface for applications to systems and devices
Common integration platform COBA BOS - integration of all low-voltage systems Heating Cooling Ventilation Lighting Leakage and humidity alarms Consumption metering Emergency lighting Access control Video monitoring Burglar alarms Fire alarms
Integrated automation and security systems Remote Clients and Services COBA Software MultiService Center Security Service Center Internet Local Clients TCP/IP Building Operating System COBA BOS LON TCP/IP Distributed Intelligence MWh Field Devices TV TV CO2 C AHU FCU Building Automation TV Dim Room Lighting Controls Energy Water Electricity Consumptions Curtain Controls Access Control Intruder Alarms Fire Alarms Video System
Introduction to software tools Lonix Project Creation Tool (PCT) COBA Editor COBA Client
Implementation process 1. Lonix PCT Parameterization of configuration parameters Binding of LON network variables Project documentation in electrical format (e.g. PDF) Lonix PCT Lonix LXP-file (configurations) COBA Editor 2. COBA Editor Modeling of the system Graphical editing of UI Graphical object library of control groups Importing floor plans etc as images Lonix LXP-file (configurations) CSV-file (bindings) controls.xml estate.xml COBA Server UI.res (ui.xml + images) 3. COBA Server Configuration of services Adding users & roles COBA Client
Project Creation Tool (PCT)
PCT - features PCT is designed for easy management of a large number of I/O points Modules and I/O points are categorized into logical entities Based on location Based on system Online- and Offline-configurations and bindings Modules are configured for the project using Offline-mode before going to the site Online-configuration when connected to LON-network PCT produces project documentation in PDF format List of I/O points Configuration data Cable list Testing table Building Modeller
COBA Editor
COBA Editor- features Software for creating Graphical User Interfaces Drag & drop templates for commonly used devices Creation of system pictures with static images and dynamic values Importing floor plans from image files User defined areas in pictures as links
COBA Client User Interface
COBA Client Software - features Local and remote usage of several sites with one client software Views: System view, Floor plan view, Trends, Reports, Alarms and logs Dynamic resource download from server after login Configurable layout
System view
Floor plan view
Trends
Alarms
COBA Architecture
COBA Data Model Standard model of real world Standard model of abstract things Estate Standard model of user roles Building/Area Device manufacturer dependent adaption to standard COBA model Building Part Control System Network dependent COBA driver to control network Mandatory Space Effect Area Control Group Optional User Role Location Location Device Information Point Control Network
COBA Server Architecture Client UI TCP/IP Network (e.g. Internet or Local Area Netowork) Browser UI External Services External Apps Communication Services Enterprise Interface Interface X Interface Y Core + Common Services COBA BOS Core: User Profile & Role management COBA Data Model management Service management Common services DBService AlarmService SMSService TrendService LogService ReportService PrinterService Service X Service Y Common Seervices System Interface Device Drivers Device Driver X Device Driver Y Device Driver X Device Driver Y Device Driver X Device Driver Y Device Driver X Device Driver Y Device Driver Y Device Driver Z Network Interface Drivers HW Interface NID X Interface A NID Y Interface B NID Z Interface C NID Å interface D Standard Protocols NID Y NID Z Proprietary
COBA Service Center Architecture Site 1 Site 2 Site n Sites with COBA COBA SRV 1 COBA SRV 2 COBA SRV n TCP/IP Network Internet or WAN Site Connection Manager (JMS) SMS E-mail Service Center Enterprise Server COBA SC Server Message Routing Alarm Forwarding Master Database (Alarms,Trends) Client Connection Manager (JMS/HTTP) Database Backup TCP/IP Network Internet LAN Remote + Local Clients Maintenance Company BOS Operator Security Operator
COBA SC Data Model Project Area/Group Geographical area, City, etc. COBA SRV 1 COBA SRV 2 COBA SRV n......