Security overview
Integrating security within building automation systems brings added functionality and efficiencies to building operation.
Security integration allows building managers to share and operate systems from one common user interface and to achieve effective system interoperability. For example; security events from access control and CCTV systems can be linked to lighting and HVAC systems to ensure more energy efficient day-to-day building operation, and greater safety in the event of an emergency. Whereas in building automation systems there has been a strong trend towards use of open standard networks, there are no established open standard protocols for security system operation. The result has been that integration is complex, expensive and time-consuming, or limited to one manufacturer providing all systems.
Tridium offers two solutions, both of which can deliver simpler and less expensive integration between different manufacturers' systems. There are a variety of effective, low-cost drivers which integrate access control and video surveillance systems. In addition,Tridium also supplies the Vykon Security acccess control system based on the NiagaraAX Framework and special versions of the JACE hardware - click here to link to product information.
Access control Integration
For access control the OPC alarm and event driver enables integration with various manufacturer's systems eg Cardax, while the oBIX driver supports other systems eg Honeywell Prowatch. Beyond that Tridium develops manufacturer specific drivers as required commercially.
Drivers
- OPC alarm and event driver
- oBIX driver
- SQL and other database drivers
- Manufacturer specific drivers (these will be added as required for specific projects and where commercially viable)
CCTV Integration
For CCTV integration Tridium has the NiagaraAX video driver which provides core functionality common to all systems and can be customised for each manufacturers' products. The NiagaraAX video driver already supports the full range of Dedicated Micros NetVu DVR's, Axis IP cameras, as well as Honeywell and Milestone's DVM systems. More drivers are in development and will be available to support a wide diversity of security manufacturers' equipment.
Intruder panel Integration
Tridium have developed a Honeywell Galaxy (Dimension) driver which is based on the SIA protocol standard. This means that other SIA compatible systems may be supported. To implement additional mnufaturer's intruder panels that use SIA we will need information on the specific protocol implementation some development work may be required.
