Type
On-Demand
Duration
1 Hour
Level
Intermediate
Professional Development Hours
1.0 PDH
Sponsor
Department of Defense
Topics
Building Automation
Energy Management
Energy-Efficient Products and Technologies
Facility Management
HVAC
Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

This presentation first introduces the Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) concept and architecture, as well as UMCS Frond End and its components. Why and how to integrate field control systems (FCS) with an Open UMCS Front End will then be explained, followed by highlights of key requirements in UFC 3-470-01 and UFGS 25-10-10. All integration options are presented, with the Niagara Framework option discussed in more details.Finally, the session covers UMCS design and implementation considerations and control and network hardware requirements.

Instructor

Joe Zhou, Ph.D., PE, CEM, Slipstream

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will:

  • Describe UMCS front end​;
  • List UFC requirements for UMCS front end integration;
  • Explain design considerations and design implementation requirements​;
  • Give examples of control and network hardware required​; and
  • Illustrate the project execution steps