What is a Building Management System?
 
Building Management Systems (BMS) are comprised of intelligent controllers and other input/output devices, which are networked together to provide comprehensive control and energy management over Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC), as well as control over lighting schemes, to name jus a few examples.
 
The input signals are then processed within the intelligent controllers, which then issue appropriate commands to the output devices such as valves, actuators or other output modules, as shown in the example below:
               

The systems can be installed stand alone or networked together and the information being processed can be viewed through a local display panel or a ‘Supervisor’ which is usually a PC running building management software. This software allows the user to change control parameters as well as perform a wide range of energy analysis and maintenance functions.
 
As a leading expert in the field of BMS Controls & Integration, Global Building Controls can offer a range of Building Management Systems from the Manufacturers detailed below.