Zijinqiao software is an open platform that can connect to various devices through various communication methods. It also provides a variety of commonly used controls such as animation, reports, curves, and alarms, which can quickly build a building monitoring system.
Monitoring system framework diagram
Building monitoring systems built on the Zijinqiao software platform can freely connect to various I/O devices and freely design the required interface according to the site conditions. Typically, building monitoring systems based on Zijinqiao software mainly implement the following functions:
Lighting control
Lighting control is mainly divided into two categories: one is control via PLC or microcontroller, and the other is control primarily through software scripts. In practice, both methods may be used. Regardless of the method, digital signals are converted into actual on/off signals via a PLC or module. When controlling via PC, scripts are typically used, allowing for various control methods.
Power monitoring
Power monitoring primarily involves collecting data from smart power meters. These meters can automatically measure electrical parameters such as current, voltage, power, and energy consumption, and provide communication interfaces (typically using the Modbus protocol). Collecting data from these smart power meters enables power monitoring.
Air conditioning monitoring
Air conditioning monitoring typically involves monitoring industrial air conditioners or central air conditioning systems. Monitoring is usually conducted through direct communication with the air conditioner's built-in communication interface, or indirectly through a PLC or similar device.
Other monitoring
Other monitoring mainly refers to parameters such as temperature, humidity, and air pressure. This type of data is mainly monitored through relevant smart instruments or PLCs.
Compared to other building monitoring systems, such as those from Johnson Controls and Siemens, building monitoring systems based on Zijingqiao software have the following characteristics due to their openness:
The monitoring equipment is usually common hardware, and there is generally no need to purchase special control equipment, such as lighting controllers;
There are many types of connection devices available, allowing you to freely choose cost-effective products based on the specific site conditions.
Multiple communication methods are available, including serial port, Ethernet, and wireless, depending on the site requirements.
The interface needs to be drawn according to the actual situation and customer requirements. A variety of drawing tools are provided, making drawing convenient.
The software provides a variety of controls, which can easily realize functions such as historical curves, alarm query, reports and web publishing;
When building a building monitoring system using Zijinqiao software, the following steps are typically followed:
Investigate the on-site situation, communicate with customers, and compile statistics on the types and quantities of data to be collected;
Analyze whether the data source being collected has a direct communication interface. If it does, determine the specific communication protocol. If it does not have a communication interface, see if data can be collected through other means.
Design the overall framework and estimate the workload;
Specific details regarding hardware equipment and wiring work;
Software engineering development, interface design, and data collection.
Cost accounting
The cost of building surveillance varies significantly depending on the types and amounts of data collected. Common building surveillance systems include those for lighting, etc.
Data such as air conditioning and humidity. The cost of this monitoring system alone includes the following:
The intelligent instruments, PLCs, cables, and power distribution cabinets required for monitoring;
The cost of cabling required for communication;
The cost of the software corresponding to the number of data collection points;
The cost of an industrial control computer;
The labor costs of software development;
Project maintenance costs
Generally speaking, compared to other building monitoring systems, the system framework built using Zijinqiao software is more flexible, open, lower in cost, and better suited to user needs.
