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Siemens EMC manual – Events module CM110902en_01
Building Technologies Introduction 02.08.2009
2.2.1 Building management system
The building management system produces alarm messages based on a variety of
criteria.
Configuration is therefore required to specify what alarms are forwarded to EMC.
The configuration takes place in different ways; the Alarm Router is provided in
DESIGO INSIGHT for this purpose.
2.2.2 Transfer
Like all other information, alarms are transferred by the software proxy to EMC.
The software proxy provides a configurable interface that can be adapted to a
range of different systems. Sample configurations are available in Swanweb:
https://intranet.sbt.siemens.com/swanli
n
k/default.php?tabcard=4b73a4b5&src=emc
/Integrations.
The software proxy also provides special functions for sending alarms. For
example, it interrupts active transmissions of energy data if an alarm has to be
transferred (by means of priority assignment).
Detailed instructions on taking the software proxy into operation are provided on
Swanweb.
2.2.3 EMC
The Events module grants direct access to all alarms that are available in EMC.
These alarms can be displayed and further processed. It is also possible to output
alarms in reports and in the Analysis module.
Unlike energy counters, events are automatically created in EMC.
EMC presents alarms from different systems, but does not return any data (for
example, additional information). In other words, the communication is one-way.
This documentation refers to this area, namely the Events module.
2.3 Installation
The Events module is automatically available to all authorized EMC users. The
Adobe Flash Player (from Version 9) is required for use of the module.
Reports for analysis of alarms can be assigned to customers and users as
required.