Smart Building Node Commissioning With Room-Zone Barcode Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for identifying the physical location of building system device nodes within a networked system are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and often inaccurate, leading to high labor costs and inconsistencies in recording device node locations, which can render the networked system inoperable.
Innovation Solution
A commissioning system and method that uses custom project workbooks, unique room-zone barcode identifiers, and a web-application to efficiently track and commission building system device node locations, utilizing a portable, handheld device with advanced scripting technology to read and transmit barcode data, allowing for accurate and consistent location identification and grouping of nodes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If physical onsite identification by commissioning specialist is used to determine building system device node locations, then location identification can be performed, but it requires significant labor time and investment, and can be inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assigning unique identifiers to device nodes during the design phase and creating a digital twin model before physical installation. This allows location information to be captured automatically during installation without requiring time-consuming post-installation identification activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a digital twin (virtual copy) of the building system that mirrors the physical system. This digital model contains all location and configuration information, eliminating the need for manual physical identification and reducing commissioning time while maintaining accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If physical onsite identification by commissioning specialist is used to determine building system device node locations, then location identification can be performed, but it introduces high labor costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital twin (virtual copy) of the building system that mirrors the physical system. This digital model contains all location and configuration information, eliminating the need for manual physical identification and reducing commissioning time while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical identification processes with automated digital tracking systems. Barcode scanners, RFID readers, and mobile devices automatically capture location data, substituting labor-intensive manual methods with automated technological solutions.
3Measurement precision
If geo-location and triangulation method is used to determine building system device node locations, then location coordinates can be determined, but it requires physical visit and specialized equipment, increasing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital twin (virtual copy) of the building system that mirrors the physical system. This digital model contains all location and configuration information, eliminating the need for manual physical identification and reducing commissioning time while maintaining accuracy.
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AI summary
According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of building system device node commissioning systems, methods, apparatus, tools, and/or devices. In an exemplary embodiment, at least one commissioning apparatus is configured to analyze networked system design data, generate unique room-zone identifiers for the building system device nodes, generate one or more custom project workbooks for inclusion of the unique room-zone identifiers and individual device addresses for installed building system device nodes, and identify physical locations of the installed building system device nodes using the one or more custom project workbooks including the unique room-zone identifiers and the individual device addresses of the installed building system device nodes.