Building Management System
A Building Management System (BMS), otherwise known
as a Building Automation System (BAS), is a computer-based
Control system installed in buildings that controls and
monitors the building’s mechanical and electrical
Equipment such as ventilation, lighting, power systems,
Fire systems, and security systems. A BMS consists of
Software and hardware; the software program, usually
Configured in a hierarchical manner, can be proprietary,
Using such protocols as C-Bus, Profibus, and so on.
Vendors are also producing a BMS that integrates
the use of Internet protocols and open standards
such as Device Net, SOAP, XML, BACnet, Lon Works
and Modbus.
