Building Automation and Control
Integrated Facility Management
Integration of facility control systems provides personnel a central location to receive and respond to events affecting facility operating conditions. During normal operating hours, the integrated system provides for immediate response; after hours, information is available through the internet or through a dial-up connection.
An integrated facility also provides scheduling capability and tracking of after-hours use to insure correct operating conditions, the allocation of costs to appropriate departments or tenants, and detection of abnormal building conditions before safety or tenant comfort is compromised.
Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
DDC is often used to control heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) devices, such as valves, via microprocessors using software to perform the control logic. DDC systems receive analog and digital inputs from the sensors and devices installed in the HVAC system and, according to the control logic, provide analog or digital outputs to control the HVAC system devices. These systems may be mated with software that graphically allows operators to monitor, control, alarm, and diagnose building equipment remotely. Kratos has successfully implemented hundreds of DDC systems which provide their users the convenience of remote access and control to manage multiple building interfaces.
Lighting Control
Lighting control is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase the quality and flexibility of a building. Control of lighting systems may include on/off controls, occupancy sensors and photocells, scheduled use, and use on demand.
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental monitoring is designed to help extend the life of equipment and provide increased reliability. Monitoring conditions within a facility allows proactive response prior to any equipment malfunction. Monitored conditions may include temperature, humidity, water, and power. System monitoring will provide the early warnings necessary to minimize impact on network availability.
System Monitoring
Kratos has developed a service center to meet the growing demand for 24-hour monitoring of mission critical facilities and equipment. Kratos successfully combines the convenience and benefits of a monitored system with a full maintenance/services group to provide maximum cost savings to our clients. These services include technician support and dispatch center, phone support, emergency service, preventive maintenance, system commissioning, event monitoring, system database maintenance, and system status reporting. These services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
