building automation

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meaningsofbuildingandautomation

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building
noun
uk
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/us
/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/
a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house ...
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automation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɑː.t̬əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the use of machines and computers that can operate without needing ...
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(Definition ofbuildingandautomationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The offerings cover a wide range, including lighting, security, automation, climate control, communication,buildingautomationand renewable energies.
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Home automation is the residential extension ofbuildingautomation.
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Lighting control systems are sometimes incorporated into largerbuildingautomationsystems.
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Teletrol is a supplier ofbuildingautomationsystems and components.
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Energy efficiency is besides comfort issues the major target of employingbuildingautomationand home controls.
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Buildingautomationcontrols enable buildings to have higher energy efficiency, lower operating and maintenance costs, better indoor air quality, and greater occupant comfort and productivity.
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Controllers used forbuildingautomationcan be grouped in 3 categories.
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Fire alarm panels and their related smoke alarm systems are usually hard-wired to overridebuildingautomation.
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It uses a fieldbus network protocol and has applications in the field of home automation andbuildingautomation.
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A special feature of the building is the controlled central computer forbuildingautomation, particularly in the air-conditioning and fire protection systems.
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In these casesbuildingautomationprovides more control.
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Buildingautomationnetworks developed for institutional or commercial buildings may be adapted to control in individual residences.
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Some advanced models have touch screens, or the ability to work with home automation orbuildingautomationsystems.
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The organization is supported by an international membership of nearly 400 companies involved in the design, manufacture, installation and retailing of products relating to home automation andbuildingautomation.
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Automatic dampers are used to regulate airflow constantly and are operated by electric or pneumatic motors, in turn controlled by a thermostat orbuildingautomationsystem.
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