LonWorks® technologies represent the common denominator of Advanced Building Automation systems. These are systems made up of electronic components called “nodes” that contain an integrated standard communication protocol allowing the components of a building’s technical service systems to interface with one another. The data exchange relating to the various states and related commands between the various nodes create interoperability between the plants that make the building truly intelligent. One example of this is the access control system designed with “LonWorks®” technology. This governs the ongoing regime of the building to which the various systems of electrical energy distribution, lighting, antintrusion, heating and air-conditioning are correlated. This automated synergy offers a series of economic advantages since improved consumption reduces waste and thus also running costs. There are also advantages in security terms since the system can be configured to prevent malfunctioning arising out of human error or interference. The supervision system is the real complement to the LonWorks® technology because it represents the most complete solution for the integrated control of the technological aspects of the building. This is a hardware and software package which with a graphic platform give a complete overview of all the information provided by the subsystems, making it possible to process data and generate analyses. In the energy field, for example, data processing and analysis can optimise the entire electrical and thermal demand, thereby increasing economic efficiency without compromising either comfort or the functioning of installations. In addition, it allows greater rationalization in the running of the building: those responsible for this are better able to co-ordinate all activities related to the building’s operation and maintenance, making the best possible use of resources and interventions, thanks to the interoperability of all levels of communication and to the creation of a single programming and engineering tool, based on an international standard.

LonWorks® technologies represent the common denominator of Advanced Building Automation systems. These are systems made up of electronic components called “nodes” that contain an integrated standard communication protocol allowing the components of a building’s technical service systems to interface with one another. The data exchange relating to the various states and related commands between the various nodes create interoperability between the plants that make the building truly intelligent. One example of this is the access control system designed with “LonWorks®” technology. This governs the ongoing regime of the building to which the various systems of electrical energy distribution, lighting, antintrusion, heating and air-conditioning are correlated. This automated synergy offers a series of economic advantages since improved consumption reduces waste and thus also running costs. There are also advantages in security terms since the system can be configured to prevent malfunctioning arising out of human error or interference. The supervision system is the real complement to the LonWorks® technology because it represents the most complete solution for the integrated control of the technological aspects of the building. This is a hardware and software package which with a graphic platform give a complete overview of all the information provided by the subsystems, making it possible to process data and generate analyses. In the energy field, for example, data processing and analysis can optimise the entire electrical and thermal demand, thereby increasing economic efficiency without compromising either comfort or the functioning of installations. In addition, it allows greater rationalization in the running of the building: those responsible for this are better able to co-ordinate all activities related to the building’s operation and maintenance, making the best possible use of resources and interventions, thanks to the interoperability of all levels of communication and to the creation of a single programming and engineering tool, based on an international standard.