Building System Commissioning Automation Using SOO Script Controllers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building system commissioning methods lack automation, requiring extensive on-site time and effort from commissioning engineers, leading to increased costs and delays in building operational readiness, especially in projects like 'Green Star' where recommissioning within 12 months is necessary.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a controller with logic to automate sequence of operations (SOO) checks by receiving and executing a set of commands specified in a script, generating reports automatically, and allowing parallel execution across multiple devices, thereby reducing the time and effort needed for commissioning engineers to focus on problem-solving rather than report generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual commissioning methods are used, then commissioning engineers can perform SOO checks and generate reports, but extensive on-site time and effort are required, leading to increased costs and delays
Solution Approach 1:
The commissioning system performs self-service by automatically executing SOO checks, collecting device data, and generating commissioning reports without requiring continuous human intervention. The controller autonomously manages the commissioning process, reducing dependence on commissioning engineers for routine tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical commissioning processes with an automated electronic system. The controller uses software logic to automatically perform SOO checks, substitute human engineers in executing test sequences, and electronically generate reports, thereby replacing the mechanical aspect of manual commissioning work.
2Productivity
If commissioning engineers manually perform SOO checks and generate reports, then comprehensive testing can be conducted, but the time required for report generation alone may consume several days
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically collecting and storing all necessary commissioning data during the SOO check execution. The controller continuously gathers device responses, test results, and operational parameters, preparing the complete dataset in advance so that report generation becomes a simple automated output process rather than a time-consuming manual compilation task.
Solution Approach 2:
The commissioning system serves itself by automatically generating commissioning reports from the collected data without requiring engineer intervention for report compilation. The controller autonomously formats, validates, and outputs the commissioning results, eliminating the several days of manual report generation work.
3Reliability
If extensive on-site time is spent on manual commissioning, then thorough device testing can be performed, but project costs increase due to engineer time and building operational delays
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual commissioning processes with an automated controller that executes SOO checks and verifies device functioning. The electronic system performs the same thorough testing functions that manual engineers conducted, but at much higher speed, thereby maintaining reliability while dramatically reducing the time before building operational readiness.
4Loss of information
If commissioning engineers focus on manual report generation, then detailed documentation can be created, but time spent on this administrative task reduces time available for problem-solving
Solution Approach 1:
The commissioning system performs self-service by automatically generating comprehensive commissioning reports from the collected test data. The controller autonomously documents all SOO check results, device configurations, and test outcomes, eliminating the need for engineers to manually create documentation and freeing their time for problem-solving activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates accurate copies of the commissioning data by automatically transcribing test results and device information into structured report formats. This automated copying process preserves all commissioning information with high fidelity while removing the manual documentation burden from engineers.
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AI summary
Devices, systems, and methods for building system commissioning automation are described herein. One device includes a controller of a plurality of building system devices having logic to receive a set of commands specified by a sequence of operations (SOO) script, execute the set of commands to run an SOO check on the plurality of building system devices, and generate a report including results of the SOO check.