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Life Safety & Security Systems


A Comprehensive Look at BAS Enhanced Security and Safety

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have become a cornerstone of modern building management. Beyond their well-known energy-saving capabilities, BAS offer a range of security and safety benefits that contribute to a more secure and controlled environment for occupants. This article delves into the...

Life Safety & Security Systems: The Interoperability Challenge

Building automation holds the promise of enhanced security and streamlined operations through centralized management and intelligent coordination across various systems. However, many buildings face a significant hurdle: legacy security infrastructure. Often, essential systems like access control,...

HVAC Systems


Protecting HVAC Systems within a Building Automation Network

In modern buildings, the HVAC system is rarely an isolated entity. Building automation systems (BAS) integrate HVAC components with an array of sensors, controllers, and a central management platform — all connected through networks. This interconnectivity provides significant benefits in...

Lighting and Controls


BAS for Lighting Control and Energy Management

Building Automation Systems (BAS) are intelligent networks that manage and optimize various aspects of a building's operation. One of their most impactful applications is in lighting control, contributing significantly to energy efficiency and cost savings. This article explores how BAS leverage...

Combatting Flicker and Glare in Automated Lighting Systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a powerful solution for optimizing lighting systems within modern buildings. However, achieving optimal lighting control goes beyond just energy efficiency. Ensuring visual comfort for occupants is equally important.  BAS encompass various elements...

Building Automation

FAQ: The Lowdown on LED Lighting

Answering 10 frequently asked questions

BY MICHAEL SCHRATZ, Dialight

Light emitting diode (LED) lighting solutions have gained significant attraction over the past few years as a safer, more efficient and more cost-effective alternative to traditional high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting sources like high pressure sodium, mercury vapor and metal halide, or even fluorescent lighting, in industrial applications.

Particularly in heavy industrial, harsh and volatile environments, like steel manufacturing, oil and gas, mining and chemical processing facilities,...

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