Facility management

for distributed sites

cTrixs simplifies the operation and
considerably reduces the operating costs

The main challenge in the field of facility management of distributed sites lies in the pooling of a diverse range of technology provided by a diverse range of manufacturers.

The heating system is often installed by the building construction company, the ventilation / cooling system is realised in accordance with the operating company’s requirements.

A necessary linkage of the systems is mostly overlooked.

A worst case scenario could mean: heating and cooling at the same time!

cTrixs facility management links up remote building services engineering features and automates operations. All information required for operation is stored in a database. If a fault should occur, the responsible service personnel can then be automatically informed per SMS text message or e-mail, thus, they are provided with specific fault repair instructions. This reduces the reaction
times, prevents several or unnecessary journeys and leads to a significant quality improvement of the system.

The monitoring, alarming, control, documentation and escalation are performed via customary operating devices – PC, notebook, PDA, mobile phone, VoIP phone, etc.

Operating Units

Simplification via unified operator interfaces
and customary control elements

Example web interface

Example switching history

Due to the application of the Internet Browser Technology for the
operation of all building services engineering systems at the distributed
sites, access can be gained from every internet connection.

Unified control elements and linkage with video images allow one to
forget the underlying technology. Simple, ergonomically designed
operator interfaces enable queries and operation via PC, notebook,
mobile phone, PDA and VoIP phone. Speech, data and images
provided directly from even the most remote site.


Telephone	Mobile phone	PDA / MDA	PC / Laptop

Significant Advantages

	Remotely installed power engineering, safety engineering and mechanically operated systems of distributed sites are centrally monitored
	Deviations from standard consumption values are indicated immediately
	Central alarm for critical operating conditions (heating and cooling simultaneously, pump failure, etc.)
	Interfaces to existing building automation systems (analogue, digital, LON, BacNet, EIB, RS232, etc.) from various manufacturers and with varying technology! Investment protection with centralisation
	Unified data protocol (TCP/IP) and central remote control for remote configuration of the system
	Operation of the system via existing workplace device, such as: PC, notebook, mobile phone, PDA, VoIP phone
	Functions on the operating element can be easily upgraded or modified (additional switching circuit, access, temperature, etc. or transfer to other locations)
	Integration of video data (IP), such as: room monitoring, intercommunication systems or the visualization of mechanical systems that are subject to heavy use - those for saving separate monitoring systems

The Technology

The cTrixs system is tailored to fit your project using various different elements:

The cTrixs Base Unit as central control system, the cTrixs Extension Units as interface for the various elements of building technology, the cTrixs Application Server Unit as a link to the telephone system and the VoIP-world, the cTrixs Video Integration Server Unit as a link to the video surveillance system, the cTrixs FMoIP® Database as documentation and information centre and the IP-compatible equipment.

The use of IP Internet Protocol allows you to connect the operating systems of several buildings.

Base Unit

An integrated WEB server with a direct link to the intelligent control unit creates the optimum interface

for transforming digital and analogue data points to the worldwide standard Internet protocol TCP/IP.

Extension Unit

The cTrixs Base Extension Units extend the system with additional analogue and/or digital data points.

Interfaces commonly used in building technology, e.g. EIB/KNX, RS232, RS485, BacNet, etc, are a given and

can be extended modularly.

Application Server Unit

The cTrixs Application Server Unit creates an interface with your VoIP telephone system and allows the integration of all relevant switching functions on your telephone.

Video Integration Server Unit

The cTrixs Video Integration Server Unit processes all the visual information from your network.

This is displayed, via an integrated logic unit, on your VoIP compatible telephone.

FMOIP® Database Server Unit

The cTrixs FMoIP® Database Server Unit processes the Base Unit information and stores it in a SQL database.

All alarm and operating conditions are centrally available to the administrator for evaluation purposes.

Operating Equipment

A system easily operated via any commercial WEB browser.

Your customary console becomes an allpurpose, multi-functional terminal.

Modern building technology is made possible using PC, mobile phone, PDA and VoIP-telephone.