Section 7 – Database Support
Database Integrations
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Data Flow Direct
Data Flow through
Web Supervisor
DB Integration – Why?
• Make BAS data part of the Enterprise
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Financial management
Asset management
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
IT information systems
• Make BAS data available to other systems
– Work order management
– Capital improvement systems
– Energy management
Data Integration Methodologies Using:
Exporters using:
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Custom JAVA exporter
SQL Queries
Oracle Queries
Email
Java DB Connectivity
SNMP
Web Services
HTML
XML
OPC
oBIX
DB Interface Definitions/Uses
• Exporters – design to move data from matrix formats in
JENEsys™ generally to Microsoft applications such as Access or
Excel
• DB Queries (SQL, BQL, Oracle) – allow JENEsys™ stored data
to be retrieved by standardized query languages.
– Queries allow the user to specify a description of the desired
result set, but it is left to the devices to perform the physical
operations that produce the result
DB Interface Definitions/Uses
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SNMP – Simple Network Management Protocol – an open
Internet standard – SNMP exposes data on the managed
system (JENEsys™). This data can be queried (monitored)
and written to (controlled) by the management system
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XML – eXtended Markup Language – a fee-free, open Internet
standard whose purpose is to help information systems share
structured data via the Internet
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Standardizes JENEsys data so any database application, program
or system can read, share and communicate with the JENE.
XML allows sharing of information between new and legacy data
applications without spending any money on s/w acquisition
DB Interface Definitions/Uses
oBIX - OASIS Open Building Information Exchange
• From an industry point of view
– Open Standard Protocol, XML based
• From a Tridium point of view
– The primary use of oBIX is to enable Niagara R2 systems to
communicate with Niagara AX (JENEsys™) – based systems
– R2 Development ended with launch of AX in 2005 but R2 systems
are widely installed and continue to be sold by some OEMs –
notably TAC/Invensys
Section 7 Takeaways
• Methods of DB Integration are numerous
• Integration methods generally have a license fee associated with
them
• Most DB Integrations require:
– Inclusion of PC-based Web Supervisor software on the
network
– Transfer of data to Web Supervisor from the JENEsys™
platform
– This requires a communication protocol to be licensed on the
JENEsys™ platform – BACnet or Fox
– Fox is the primary protocol used Niagara to Niagara IP
communication
Questions: Section 7
Section 8 – Key Sales Points
Value
Value Pyramid
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Total Building Solutions
3rd Party application integration
Legacy Integration
DB Integration
Facility Management
Power Demand Management
Energy Management Software
BAS Software
Service
Parts
Control Systems
Chillers
Mechanical Equipment
Competition
Sales Benefits
• Preserves customer investment in legacy systems
– Extend the life of existing control systems
• Saves customer money by deferring product replacement
• Makes legacy systems and new Trane systems part of an
integrated BAS network - “Embrace not Replace”….
• Legacy driver applications allow sharing of data from one system
to another, allows greater flexibility for the customer when
choosing equipment or services
Sales Benefits
• Future proof technology – open solution
• Customer owns the IP and programming tools
• Multi-tier enterprise level system allows user to extend
beyond HVAC control. (Lighting, Security, Energy
Modeling, etc)
• Highly Scalable. Stand alone small building to multiple
instances all communicating together
Lynxspring™ Benefits to Trane
• JENEsys™ products and related services complement
not compete with Trane controls and equipment
• JENEsys™ enhances Trane’s position as solution
providers (equipment, service, control, energy reduction,
information, etc) by delivering flexible hardware and
software options to meet your customer needs.
• JENEsys™ product help expand existing Trane offerings
(equipment sales, service, etc)
• Lynxspring provides secure access to Niagara
technology and outstanding support of your technical
and sales efforts
Section 8 Takeaways
• JENEsys™ adds planks to Trane’s value pyramid
• Key sales point is the preservation of client’s
investment in controls and equipment
• JENEsys™ provides a future proof benefit to users
• JENEsys™ provides user with the freedom of choice
– Choice between Embrace or Replace
Questions: Section 8
Section 9 – Legacy Solutions
Eliminate the Integration “Gotchas”
• Integration team requires someone with specific knowledge of
the target control system. This can be a client employee,
integration team member or a third party
• Integration may require 3rd party devices be installed in the
target system
• The end client needs to provide Integration team with a list of
points in the target system that require integration and the list
needs to clearly indentify monitor points (read) and control points
(read/write).
• End client needs to provide the integration team with access to
the system during the life of the integration project – including
any maintenance period
Client Vs. Server Architecture
N2 Integration Examples
CLIENT TYPE
SERVER TYPE
Ethernet LAN
N2 Manager
Standard Browser
PDA/Cell
N2
System
Bus
JENE Manages N2 Devices
This is a “Client” Type License
N2
System
Bus
JENE is Managed by N2 Master
This is a “Server” Type License
Open Client Drivers
Price
Published
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Driver
Description
Available From
BACnet IP Client
BACNet IP Client over Ethernet
Lynxspring
Yes
BACnet MS/TP
BACNet MS/TP over RS-232 or RS-485
Lynxspring
Yes
LON
LON over twisted pair, FTT-10 Port (client and server)
Lynxspring
Yes
iLON
iLON over Ethernet (client and server)
Lynxspring
Yes
Modbus RTU
Modbus RTU over RS-232 or RS-485
Lynxspring
Yes
Modbus TCP
Modbus TCP over Ethernet
Lynxspring
Yes
M-Bus
M-bus serial and IP Note1
Lynxspring
No
oBIX Client
oBIX Client over Ethernet Note1
Lynxspring
No
OPC Client
OPC Client over Ethernet
Lynxspring
Yes
SMS
SMS over Ethernet
Lynxspring
No
SNMP
SNMP over Ethernet
Lynxspring
No
Z-Wave
Z-Wave via ACT RS232 to wireless interface
Lynxspring
No
Open Server Drivers
Driver
Description
BACnet IP Server
BACNet IP Server over Ethernet
Modbus RTU Slave
Modbus TCP Slave
oBIX Server
OPC Server
Available From
Price Published?
Lynxspring
Yes
Lynxspring
Yes
Lynxspring
Yes
Lynxspring
No
Lynxspring
No
Modbus RTU Slave over RS-232 or RS-485
Modbus TCP Slave over Ethernet
oBIX Server over Ethernet Note1
OPC Server over Ethernet Note1
Legacy Client Drivers
Price
Published?
Driver
Description
Available From
AAM PHP
American Automatix PHP over RS-232 or RS-485
Lynxspring
Yes
AAM PUP
American Automatix PUP over RS-232 or RS-485
Lynxspring
Yes
Andover AC256
Andover AC256 over RS-232 or RS-485
Lynxspring
Yes
Andover Infinity/Continuum
Andover Infinity/Continuum
Lynxspring
No
Barber Coleman GCM
Network 8000 RS232 driver
Note2
Call
No
Barber Coleman GCM
Network 8000 RS232 driver
Note1
Lynxspring
No
Barber Coleman ASD
Network 8000 ASD RS485 Driver
Lynxspring
No
Clipsal
Cgate Server Driver
Lynxspring
No
Dynalite
Dynalite
Call
No
E-Mon Meters
Class 300, 500, and IDRs
Call
No
Global Cache
Global Cache over Ethernet Note1
Lynxspring
No
Helvar
Helvar via RS232 to DALI interface Note1
Lynxspring
No
Honeywell C-BUS
AX interface to Softyon C-Bus OPC Server
Call
No
Honeywell C-BUS
OPC interface to Softyon C-Bus OPC Server
Call
No
Honeywell Security
Vista Note1
Call
No
Honeywell Hometronic
Hometronic via RS232 to wireless interface Note1
Call
No
Horstmann Mainscomm
Hortsmann powerline via RS232 interface module Note1
Call
No
Note1
Note2
Note2
Legacy Client Drivers
Driver
Description
Johnson Controls
N2 Open
Josam Grease Trap Sensor
Lang Oven
Motion Control Engineering
Available From
Josam Grease Trap Sensor
Note1
Lang Oven over RS-232 or RS-485
Note1
Motion Control Elevator Controller Interface over Ethernet
Note2
Price
Published?
Lynxspring
Yes
Call
No
Call
No
Call
No
OMRON
FINS Ethernet Protocol Note1
Lynxspring
No
Resol
Resol via RS232 port Note1
Call
No
Siebe, Robertshaw
Microsmart
Lynxspring
No
Call
No
Note2
Siemens System 600/Apogee
RS-232 to MMI port
Sonance/IPORT
IPOD docking station Note1
Call
No
TCS/BASYS
RS-485 driver Note1
Call
No
Trend Serial
IQ Serial Driver
Call
No
Lynxspring
No
Call
No
Trend Ethernet
Note1
IQ Ethernet Driver
Note1
Note1
Ubiwave
Ubiwave
Veeder Root
VeederRoot over RS-232 or RS-485 Note1
Lynxspring
No
Wattstopper Miro
Control of Miro wireless lighting devices Note2
Call
No
Driver Notes
• Note 1
– Contact Lynxspring for Information
• Note 2
– Driver published by independent developer
Niagara Legacy
• Niagara R2 is the original O/S supported by Tridium
– Stopped development in 2005
– Continue to sell and support this O/S
 Vykon contractors
 TAC Invensys dealers
 Staefa dealers
• JENEsys™ O/S is AX
• Method to communicate R2 to AX is through the oBIX driver
• If an opportunity is specified “Niagara”, be sure to determine if it
is R2 or AX
• Call Lynxspring for clarification if necessary
NiCS - NIagara Compatibility Statement
• Licensing model for Niagara OEMs to define levels
and types of interoperability
• Two primary interactions
– Sharing of data between stations (application)
– Ability of the programming tool to engineer the station
• Limits are for security or competitive reasons
• JENEsys™ and tools are completely open
– Any Niagara-certified technician can work on the
system
• Customers can always get the stations and
programming tools (by others) opened up for Trane
Implications: Service of the system
Section 9 Takeaways
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Qualify your opportunities
Clearly identify the target systems
Develop a plan
Eliminate “gotchas”
Know which drivers are off-the-shelf pricing and which
require consultation with Lynxspring
• Be aware of differences in Niagara R2 and AX
• NiCS – Who can service the system(s)
Questions: Section 9
Section 10 – Solution Examples
Testimonials
Using JENEsys™ we can sell more Trane controls, not less. And
we have just touched the surface of the potential that can be
reached by combining the JENEsys™ solution with standard
Trane controls. The JENEsys product opens up more options.
For example, we have the option of better integration to
competitors' systems. This opens up opportunities for more Trane
controls to be sold, and helps connect us with new customers to
broaden our base of potential service contracts.
…Steve Brimeyer of Trane Des Moines
Testimonials
Lynxspring products have increased both our controls
and equipment business by allowing us to integrate
into other people’s systems. This has resulted in both
increased equipment and service business. We now
are able to talk to customers that we couldn’t talk to in
the past. We are doing a job right now with a school
district that has four Johnson schools and one
Honeywell. Before Lynxspring we would not have
been considered. With Lynxspring, we have the job.
…Kevin Hauser at Harshaw Trane
Testimonials
The Lynxspring product has helped us secure new business as
well as expand our horizons on existing or new Summit. The
product has made it possible for us to respond to requests from
customers to integrate other competitive systems into our Summit
Workstation. Recently, Lynxspring assisted us with integration
information from Network8000 through Lynxspring to Summit and
we have responded favorably to the customer. We have also
used it to expand from our Summit system on a campus of one of
the Energy Industry customers to pick up two JCI buildings and
integrate the information through our Summit workstation.
…From Al Connelly at the Hunton Group
(Houston Trane)
Testimonials
Lynxspring has “top graded” our capabilities by
providing Trane Arkansas with a larger tool set and
more flexibility. As a result our people got better. We
were also better able to focus on retrofit and service
opportunities. Also, we had lost out to Niagara™ on
some campus and government contracts and
Lynxspring let us come back to compete for those
jobs.
…Frank Mayfield of Trane Arkansas
Arkansas Trane’s Frank Mayfield’s
Case Study
Tactic #1: Target Competitive Controls
Systems as Service Opportunities
• Use knowledge of competitive controls to expand share of
service customers
• Meet the owner’s need for comfort, reliability, efficiency
• Start with maintaining the incumbent system
• Leverage the lament: “It’s not working now and it’s never
worked!”
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Tactic #2: Map the Migration Path
• System Migration is going from proprietary to open
• System Migration is site specific
• Plan for spare parts through integration to become independent
of the incumbent
• Promote an open vision
– Web enabled
– Competitive bidding for expansion and service
– Single seat operation
– Virtual services
• Sell the vision
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Tactic #3: Make the building work better
• Selectively apply systems knowledge to enhance
building operation
• Define your performance with the building stake
holders
• Some items to consider for fast improvement:
– Throttling ranges of VAV controller
– Reset setpoints to relax the system
– Nail humidity problems
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Tactic #4: Overthrow the incumbent
• System crash issues
• Central Plant Efficiency
• System Obsolescence
– Parts not available, not reasonable about $
– Workstation operating system (OS/2, win95)
• Single source for controls and equipment
• Is there hostility towards the incumbent?
• Plant the flag, Install the integration platform
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Chenal Country Club
• 800 point Siemens' System 600
• Long standing equipment relationship
• Took advantage of poor performance of the
incumbent to get the control service contract.
• Sold integration with JENE prior to major expansion
and upgrade of facility
• Siemens to JENE to Summit (BACnet)
• Spec read “connect to existing Summit system”
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Cypress Plaza
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Longstanding equipment relationship
Andover OS/2 front end crashed
Andover bid $15,000 to replace
We cut their number and wound up paying some tuition
There is still an orange box on the wall
Building has renewed 3 times since Integration
Mediocre relationship between owner and Andover went sour
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Andover
• RS232 interface, dependent upon their building
level panel for data
• Long update times, takes patience to operate
• Tough to support, have to reload data in segments
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Siemens
• Ditto from Andover, low fidelity integration
• Be careful of taking on a new hospital with Div 17
integrations
• Comfortable with SCU’s and MBC’s
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
TAC Vista
• 2 communications link configurations
– Classic (LonWorks)
– Lon (LonMark)
• Once you touch a classic network with a 3rd party
tool the network is in jeopardy
• TAC LonMark is very well behaved
• Easy tunneling through JENE and ProBuilder with
Menta engineering software
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Johnson Controls
• JENE has both N2 Server and Client
• Our initial jobs were using FX 40, “Johnson JACE”,
N2 driver and everything else Niagara
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Other AX Drivers
• BC Network 8000
• CSI INET
• BACnet MSTP – Alerton, Delta, Reliable, KMC, etc.
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Niagara Framework
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Distech
Carrier One
Staeffa
Invensys
Honeywell
Vykon
Know the rules of access for other Niagara based
systems
• Know the vendor specific tools
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Caveat Integrator
• Must have a “native guide”
• Tools for set up and programming legacy unit controllers need
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to evaluated and maintained
Integrations occur at different levels within competitive system
architectures, understand the “where and how”
Know the pitfalls, manage customer expectations
Andover, CSI, JCI, Siemens Div 17 elements raise the bar
Avoid one offs & don’t get spread too thin
Know what’s important: schedules and setpoints carry large
weight for everyday operators
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Caveat Vendor
• Know the facts that threaten the credibility of the
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incumbent
Clients sometimes will “keep dancing with the one
that brought us”
Most of Trane Arkansas’ JENE installations have a
Summit front end
Compliment the ICS story
Step into the role of “best of breed” solutions
provider
| 2008 WEBINAR on SYSTEM INTEGRATION with a TRANE Focus |
Arkansas Trane History with System
Integration
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Andover
Alerton
Echelon (Distech, Viconics, HVAC equipment)
Johnson
KMC
Siemens
| 2008 Lynxspring Partner Conference | Paradigm Return to Energy Savings |
The Untouchables
• Novar
• TAC classic network
| 2008 Lynxspring Partner Conference | Paradigm Return to Energy Savings |
Summary of Essential Information
• Fluency in legacy system, “native guide”
• Tools for legacy system
• Integration platform and protocol translators
– JENE
– Appropriate drivers
• Map of the job
– Current layout
– What are the system’s actual functions?
– Where are they stashed?
• Applications knowledge
– HVAC systems
– IT
| 2008 Lynxspring Partner Conference | Paradigm Return to Energy Savings |
The Intangible Ingredients
• Customer Expectations
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Speed
Fidelity
Connectivity
Simplicity
• Customer Tolerance for Change
– One Client
– Many Customers: Board Room to Boiler Room
– Thermostat and Time Clock “habits”
| 2008 Lynxspring Partner Conference | Paradigm Return to Energy Savings |
Relationship Progression
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Repair
Maintenance
Enhancement
Displace legacy OEM
Listen and Discover
Develop and Advocate a System Migration strategy
| 2008 Lynxspring Partner Conference | Paradigm Return to Energy Savings |
Section 10 Takeaways
• JENEsys™ is working with many Trane offices as an
Integration enabler
• There are many examples within the Trane community
of successful integrations
• Review Frank Mayfield’s case study material for
valuable and specific information
Questions: Section 10