User Manual
Siemens Building Technologies CM2N8896en / 26.02.01
Landis & Staefa Division 1/2
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BPS monitoring functions
Function sheet
The VISONIK BPS monitoring functions control the execution of processes in the
building services systems assigned to them and trigger reactions as well as
acoustic and optical alarms in the event of irregularities.
The illustration below is a schematic diagram of a simple example: The VISONIK
BPS—either connected locally or via telephone line—detects faults in the plant via the
I/O module and generates appropriate messages on the printer.
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I/O modules
The following are the user elements contained in the monitoring functions:
Element Description
Fault messages Individual messages are output to the printer; acoustic alarms may
also be output.
Alarm reports All I/O points in the plant showing an unallowed point state are
listedinanoverview.
Local messages Fault messages and alarm reports are output locally.
Remote alarming A printer with modem connection (teleprinter) is set up at the
workplace of the person responsible for the plant. In the event of a
fault, a telephone connection is established and the fault message
or alarm report is transmitted.
The benefits of monitoring with messages, reports, and alarms are dependable
operation and cost reductions because:
– Measures are undertaken before a serious fault or plant damage occurs.
– The causes of any existing fault are quickly recognized.
Use
Operator elements
Benefits