User Manual

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From fossil fuels to renewable
sources of energy.
Energy supply and resource planning have
been a key issue that has kept both building
occupants and operators equally busy for
a number of years now. Lack of resources
heightens the competition for energy
sources and leads to economic centers
being moved to different regions. Rising
energy and water costs along with increas-
ing environmental awareness and stricter
regulations (CO
2
emissions and trading) are
seeing a shift from fossil fuels to renewable
energy sources and to an optimization of
overall energy supply and consumption.
Siemens – providing answers for the
present and the future.
Siemens uses intelligently networked
infrastructure solutions to meet today‘s
challenges. Innovative products, systems
and solutions for low voltage power
distribution, electrical installation tech-
nology and building automation provide
comfort and energy effi ciency in buildings
while reducing CO
2
emissions. Compre-
hensive fi re safety equipment and security
systems protect people, properties and
business processes throughout the entire
life of the building and will keep the Build-
ing Technologies Division from Siemens
fi rmly within the megatrend in the future.
Megatrends affect the way we think and do business. By the year 2025,
there will be some eight billion people living on our planet, or almost 20%
more than today. Most of these people will be living in cities. In addition, life
expectancy in industrialized countries is constantly rising. Tomorrow‘s world
will thus be shaped by urbanization and demographic change: two mega-
trends that pose specifi c challenges to energy and water supplies, the safety
and security of people, properties and business processes, mobility and
healthcare.
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ability.
Video surveillance for the
highest possible level of security.
Intrusion detection and alarm systems
to protect people and properties.
Low voltage power distribution
for an intelligent power supply.
Voice-controlled
evacuation systems.
Extinguishing systems
geared to the conditions.
Fire safety with
Genuine Alarm Guarantee.
Total Building Solutions
for maximum productivity.
Life cycle management means more
protection for your investment.