Building Intelligence Gateway - Overview

General Description

The Building Intelligence Gateway is a compact yet powerful computer system used to provide continuous monitoring and data collection of distributed sensors used for automated structure monitoring.

The BiG system collects data from a wide variety of sensors located within the monitored structure and provides local analysis of data as well as distribution to a central monitoring database and reporting system.

The BiG system uses Windows XP to provide a familiar and user friendly interface for configuration and local data analysis. The software engine interfaces to both high speed wireless and wired sensors and is suitable for use in high density applications where real-time data analysis and collection of hundreds of sensors is required.

Applications

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring

  • Comfort parameters: Temp, RH, CO, Particulate Matter, TVOCs
  • LEED Parameters Credit 3.2:Particulate Matter, Formaldehyde, TVOCs, CO
  • Occupational Hygiene Monitoring

Building Science Research

  • Window and wall module evaluation
  • External façade sensing
  • Moisture and temperature sensing

Field Applications/Research

  • Long term structure monitoring
  • Targeted repair monitoring
  • Roof Monitoring

Features

  • Compact design. Fits in standard wall mount cabinets.
  • Rugged and portable. Rugged case available for portable and outdoor applications.
  • Local Windows XP user interface displayed on 7 inch backlit LCD display.
  • Simple configuration. Keyboard and touchpad used for local configuration.
  • Solid state storage permits rugged installations and is expandable using the local MMC/SD interface.
  • Standard 10/100 Mbit Ethernet and 802.11 b/g wireless.
  • USB ports permit expansion and compatibility to 3rd party systems.
  • Optional GSM interface to cellular network for installations where internet is not available.
  • Interface to 802.15.4 wireless and Controller Area Network wired sensor units.
  • Multithreaded communication permits communication to large sensor networks.
  • Event handling and alarm processing allows BiG to be used as a standalone monitoring center.
  • Displays sensor data in real-time on demand.
  • Unique graph manipulation tools available for viewing and scanning large data sets.
  • Advanced graphing functions permit detailed analysis of sensor data.
  • Collates sensor data and forwards to monitoring center for storage and further analysis.
  • Unique sensor groupings and mass configuration schemes available.
  • Real time clock and built in battery backup.

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