Computer Based Central BMS Submittals & Controller Requirements

ACCEPTABLE BID PROCEDURES FOR BMS SYSTEM

It is the intent of this specification to define a state-of-the-art distributed computerized software Integrated Building Management and Control System which is user friendly, has known reliability, is extremely responsive, and which is to be designed, installed, implemented, and supported by a local office of the manufacturer by people skilled in providing functional and efficient solutions to building system network.

To allow evaluation of vendors and systems, a detailed technical proposal shall be provided and formatted strictly in accordance to this outline. Vendors standard literature not complying to this format and content requirement will not be considered or evaluated. Proposal requirements shall be as follow:

Proposed system complete with location and block diagram including central computer type and memory, peripherals, communication interfaces, all LAN cards, all active hubs and repeaters, network layout, distributed peer bus connected control/monitor panels with location, listing of equipment directly connected to a DDC controller, and secondary network drivers and connected systems.

Provide copies of required UL listing cards.

Compliance Checklist – Provide a specification paragraph-by-paragraph listing of strict word- for-word compliance or non-compliance. For each item of conditional or non-compliance, spell out the vendor’s substitute response to the feature excepted.

Computer based central BMS controller features

Day-to-day interactive operator interface description with sample.

• English/Graphic displays, penetration scheme for display/command  and  logical configuring, and examples of alarms and data in various modes (disabled, fixed, not responding, etc.)
• Short cut penetration schemes for direct graphic, point, and command access
• Color-graphic system  description   with   sample   system   displays,   color-graphic penetration and command schemes, graphic creation means, library of symbols, and curve plot
• Interactive data editing scheme for modification of system data base and parameters including operators, peripheral assignments, system configuration, text, time schedules, point monitoring limits, event-initiated control, and control application program parameters
• Electronic mail/messaging description and samples
• Data access control and security scheme
• Report descriptions including selection scheme and sample reports for setting up and displaying extended trend file reports
• Sample sequence of operation and specified flow chart display
• Sample custom report
• Sample text alarm message
• Sample of system and point descriptor text
• Technical description of all hardware components
• Sample alarm report
• Sample alarm acknowledgement report
• Sample text terminal menu display
• Distributed control panel point architecture, memory, real time

Functional description

Scan/Report speed and alarm detection speed Control and survival capabilities.

• Life safety interfacing
• Communications network architecture, points, panels
• Protocol description, host independent, bus-cut reaction
• Bus limitations, distances between active links and hubs, etc.
• Number of devices on bus without repeat
• Error checking, collision prevention, recovery
• Controller internal architecture, communication cards, board-to-board communications, secondary bus drivers.
• Point sharing/update scheme
• Meantime end-to-end responsiveness for a large fully operational system for analog alarm report, digital alarm report, panel failure report, host command execution, event command (within one panel and panel-to-panel)
• Available services for full system maintenance, software update and modifications, hardware spare parts, adds and changes, system training and training classes

Technical Submittals of BMS System

Product Data : Submit manufacturer’s technical product data for each control device furnished showing dimensions, weights, capacities, performance characteristics, electrical characteristics, finishes of materials, installation instruction and startup instructions.

Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings  for each electrical control system, containing the following information:

Schematic flow diagram of BMS system showing fans, pumps, coils, dampers, valves, and control devices.

Label each control device with setting or adjustable range of control.

Indicate all required electrical wiring. Clearly differentiate between portions of wiring that are factory installed and portions to be field installed.

Provide details of faces of control panels, including controls, instruments, and labeling. Include written description of sequence of operation.

Include a complete list of components for each proposed panel.

• Submit catalogues for all controls and accessorie

• Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance instructions and spare parts lists, include this data, product data, and shop drawings in maintenance manua

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Provide factory shipping cartons for each piece of equipment, and control device. Maintain cartons through shipping, storage and handling as required to prevent equipment damage, and to eliminate dirt and moisture from equipment. Store equipment and materials inside and protected from weather.

Operation Manuals

The following manuals shall be provided:

An Operators Manual with colored graphic explanations of operator functions. Although operator functions are to be self-instructional and menu-interactive from the keyboard terminal, this manual shall be for off-line study and refresher use.

Computerized printouts of all PCP (Plant Control Processor) data file construction including all point processing assignments, physical terminal relationships, flowcharts of graphic program. etc.

A user manual for the integrated spreadsheet package.

A manual including revised As Built documents of all shopping and materials as required under the paragraph “SUBMITTALS” on this specification.

Five sets of Operators Manuals and As Built Manuals shall be provided to the owner.

End User Training

All training shall be by the BMS manufacturer or supplier and shall utilize specified manuals, as-build documentation, and the on-line help utility. The following training shall be repeated quarterly during the warranty, Operator training shall include two initial six-hour sessions encompassing:

• Sequence of Operation
• Sign on-Sign off.
• Selection of all displays and reports.
• Commanding of points, keyboard and mouse mode. Modifying English text.
• Use of all dialogue boxes and menus.
• Modifying alarm limits and start-stop times. System initialization.
• Download and initialization of remote panels.
• Purge and/or dump of historical data. Use of Portable Operators Terminals.
• Troubleshooting of sensors (determining bad sensors).
• Password modification.
• Creation and modification of cardholder database.
• Supervisor training shall include an additional two hour session encompassing: Password assignment/modificati
• Operator assignment/modification.
• Operator authority assignment/modification. Point disable/enable.
• Terminal and data segregation/modification. Use of portable operator terminal.
• Use of spreadsheet package with system data.
• Creation and modification of site-specific user-defined cardholder fields.
• Programmer training shall include two additional three hour sessions encompassing: Software review of Sequence of Operation and flowcha
• Use of diagnostics.
• System maintenance procedures. Review of initialization.
• Upload/download and off-line archiving of PCP (Plant control Processor) and PC system software.
• Graphic creation.
• Programmer training shall be for two owner personnel and shall be scheduled by the owner with two week notice anytime during the warranty period.

Manufacturer Warranty

• All components, system software, parts and assemblies supplied by the BMS manufacturer shall be guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from acceptance
• Labor to troubleshoot, repair, reprogram, or replace system components shall be furnished by the BMS contractor at no charge to the owner during the warranty period.

• All corrective software modifications made during warranty service periods shall be updated on all user documentation and on user and manufacturer archived software discs.