BCPro System Product Bulletin

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1 CH-BCM100-0, CH-BCM200-0 Introduction The BCPro system from Johnson Controls is ideally suited to automating the environmental control and energy usage functions of conventional buildings. Not only does it provide comfort for the building occupants, it also reduces the cost of ownership by managing the HVAC, lighting, and other building systems in the most energy efficient way possible. By automating both routine and exceptional events, the BCPro system lessens the labor needed to manage the facility and alerts operators to problems before they become expensive repairs. Figure 1 shows the intuitive and easy-to-navigate UI screen for the BCPro system. Code No. LIT Issued July 2018 Figure 1: BCPro System Main Screen UI Features and Benefits Graphical User Interface to Buildings, Floors, and Systems Makes it easy for building operators to monitor facility operations and make both temporary and long-term changes quickly. The intuitive design reduces required training time for building operations staff. Support of Open BACnet and MODBUS Protocols Allows for the integration of many systems provided by other manufacturers to the BCPro Workstation. Facility operations personnel use a common interface for all subsystems. Web-Based User Interface Monitors building conditions at a central BCPro Workstation, which can be accessed either locally on the building network or remotely from any Internet connection. The system is ideal for the centralized supervision of a portfolio of buildings. Metasys System Longevity and Consistent Performance Bring proven quality and reliability to smaller, less complex facilities. With over 40 years of experience in building automation and thousands of Metasys system installations worldwide, Johnson Controls captures the same degree of technology in the BCPro system that customers have come to expect. Simplified Architecture Maintains high reliability for important functions without the cost and complexity of added layers to the system architecture. All key functions for facility control are programmed into the field controllers and at the central workstation. 1

2 System Capabilities The BCPro electronically monitors and controls your facility's HVAC, lighting, energy usage, and other related systems. The Workstation instantly displays real-time information concerning all operating conditions. Software programming handles the normal sequence of operation and scheduling for all your mechanical and electrical systems. You can schedule events to occur yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, or once with an exception. By monitoring energy meters, the system provides historical usage that helps you analyze areas of potential energy savings. System Architecture The BCPro system consists of two primary components: field controllers and a computer workstation (Figure 2). The field controllers use sensor inputs and actuator or relay outputs to monitor and control HVAC, lighting, and similar systems. They also contain a powerful software program that you can customize to the unique needs of the connected mechanical or electrical system. Typically, a small facility might have only field controllers, whereas a larger facility might have 100 or more controllers. Each stand-alone system provides the control functions that your facilities require. The workstation is a desktop computer head-end that connects to the field controllers over a network of communication cables, routers, and gateways. The workstation can augment the field controllers by providing high-level supervisory control functions, including time-of-day scheduling and equipment coordination across the facility. By monitoring all connected equipment, the Workstation identifies alarm conditions, and gathers and stores historical trend information about temperatures, humidity, and energy use. The most important information is presented to the building engineers and operators. User Experience Building Automation Systems were originally developed for large, complex facilities such as airports, large hospitals, and research centers where the high cost of instrumentation, digital controllers, networks, and software is easily justified by the cost savings from the BAS. But these very sophisticated and complex systems were not well designed to handle the less complicated needs of a small or less complex facility. The BCPro solves this problem by focusing on the operational needs of a small commercial facility, and presenting building data in an easy-to-learn, easy-to-use graphical format (Figure 3). The BCPro Workstation UI arranges equipment in a manner that matches your facility. Building, floors, and equipment locations are easily identified. Real-time system schematics indicate the current operation of monitored equipment. Authorized operators make changes to the operating parameters of your facility equipment quickly and easily with the simple click of the mouse. And simple, realistic graphics summarize the operating status of common groups of equipment, such as air handlers and fan coils (Figure 4). Figure 3: User Experience - Building Floor Graphic Figure 4: User Experience: AHU Graphic Figure 2: BCPro System Architecture 2

3 Information Management The BCPro system is not only a control system, but it is also a source of valuable information that helps you manage your facility. Raw data is collected and transformed into valuable support information for your authorized users. Trend logs, historical data, and real-time summaries help you control energy usage while meeting local management requirements. Figure 7: Trend Display Historical Trend and Energy Displays The BCPro Workstation samples and stores building control data in a historical database, including data such as temperature, pressure, humidity, energy meters, and valve position. This information can be displayed to an operator in trend displays. Up to four variables can be displayed on a single graph to assist the building engineer with cause and effect diagnosis. Figure 5: Trend Graphic Figure 6 shows an example of an energy trend graph where the amount of kilowatt hours consumed for HVAC equipment and lighting are compared. Figure 6: Energy Graphic Figure 7 shows how an air handler graphic can also include the trend graph as a small insert in the right pane. Direct access to the trend graph or Alarm Summary is conveniently provided. 3

4 Equipment Summaries The BCPro can show the operating status of all air handlers, chillers, terminal devices, or other equipment in a concise summary format. This allows the building operator to quickly assess if the building is operating as expected. Figure 8 is an example of all air handling systems in a building. Figure 8: AHU Summary Figure 10: Alarm Summary Figure 9 is an example of all variable air volume terminal boxes on a floor. Figure 9: VAV Summary Runtime Totalization If you know how long a fan or pump has been in operation, you can more effectively schedule routine maintenance. The runtime totalization feature in the BCPro system can help. The BCPro can totalize and display monitored values of all equipment in a concise summary (Figure 11). Figure 11: Totalization Example Alarm Management You can assign a defined alarm condition to any point the BCPro system is monitoring. When the point reaches an out-of-bounds condition, an alarm bell icon appears on the Alarm Summary to alert the operator (Figure 10). The Alarm Summary displays all current alarms and refreshes automatically every 60 seconds. Scheduling and Energy Management One of the most effective ways to save energy is to operate equipment and lighting only when it is needed. The BCPro system lets you accomplish this task in several ways. First, you can schedule each piece of equipment to operate on a time-of-day and day-of-week basis, following the facility's expected occupancy pattern. You can configure the operating schedule at the BCPro Workstation or in some field controllers that support local time scheduling capabilities (Figure 12). 4

5 Figure 12: Weekly Schedule Figure 13: Supported System Integration For extra flexibility, you can set up exception schedules based on certain days of the year, such as national holidays. These are times when the building is normally unoccupied, so the operation of equipment can be scaled back or turned off to ensure energy cost savings. Another energy management strategy is to use an occupancy sensor to determine if an area of the facility, such as a conference room, is in use. If the sensor determines the area is vacant, either the field controller that is serving that zone or the workstation can set the HVAC equipment on standby mode and turn off the lights until the sensor once again detects occupancy. Systems Integration and Connectivity While the BCPro Workstation and field controllers are powerful solutions by themselves, integration with third-party devices over popular communication protocols including BACnet and MODBUS enhances the value and capabilities of the BCPro system (Figure 13). The BCPro Workstation communicates natively to CH-PC field controllers and many other third-party devices that support the BACnet IP protocol. The Johnson Controls BACnet Router, a stand-alone device that connects to the BACnet IP network, integrates many other BACnet MS/TP devices to the BCPro Workstation. Controllers from both Johnson Controls and other manufacturers are supported. In addition, integration of popular metering and power monitoring devices to the BCPro system is available with the Johnson Controls MODBUS Gateway. This stand-alone device lets you conveniently monitor and control MODBUS devices from the BCPro Workstation. System Components The BCPro system is scalable and can be applied to different sizes and complexities of facilities through its network of system components. Workstation The heart of the BCPro system is the Workstation (Figure 14). It connects to all other components through an Ethernet connection, monitoring field controllers and other devices using the BACnet IP protocol. Two models of Workstation are available. The CH-BCM100-0 Workstation supports up to 3,000 objects, and the CH-BCM200-0 Workstation supports up to 10,000 objects. Figure 14: BCPro Workstation 5

6 CH-PC Family Field Controllers Figure 16: BACnet Router The BCPro system supports the use of the CH-PC family of field controllers (Figure 15). This controller family comprises a group of versatile controllers and accessories designed to monitor and operate a wide variety of commercial HVAC equipment and other building systems. The CH-PC family includes the CH-PCV Programmable VAV Box Controller, the CH-PCG General Purpose Programmable Controller, the CH-PCA Advanced Application Programmable Controller, and the CH-PCX family of Expansion Input/Output Modules. All of these controllers are powered by 32-bit microprocessors and are fully programmable using the PCT Programming and Commissioning Tool. Figure 15: CH-PC Family of Controllers MODBUS Gateway The MODBUS Gateway is a communication interface device that integrates third-party MODBUS equipment into the BCPro system to monitor and control a wide variety of HVAC equipment, meters, and lighting (Figure 17). Figure 17: MODBUS Gateway Router The BACnet Router facilitates communication between BACnet IP and BACnet Master-Slave/Token-Passing (MS/TP) networks to monitor and control a wide variety of HVAC equipment, meters, fire alarm panels, and lighting on the BCPro system. Summary The environmental control and energy usage functions of the BCPro system are perfectly suited for your light commercial facility. While providing uncompromised comfort for building occupants, BCPro automates any type of building control event, and alerts operators to problems before they escalate into major repairs. Additionally, the integration of many different devices and communication protocols into one centralized system protects existing investments and provides a path for continuous system upgrades over time. Lastly, security features protect the system from unauthorized access. 6

7 Ordering Information Table 1: Ordering Information for BCPro System Components Software Product Code Description CH-BCM100-0 (Asia and Middle East) CH-BCM200-0 (Asia and Middle East) CN-BRTR-0 CN-BIG BCPro Software, 3,000 objects, new project BCPro Workstation Software, 10,000 objects, new project BACnet IP to MS/TP Router, 1 MS/TP trunk BACnet IP to MODBUS IP or Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Gateway, 1 RTU trunk 7

8 Technical Specifications Table 2: System Requirements Recommended Computer Platform 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 or i7 Processor 250 GB free hard disk space available DVD drive Graphics card (1 GB RAM, ATI Technologies or NVIDIA Corporation, 64-bit compatible [for 64-bit operating systems], Small Form Factor [SFF] if required) Screen resolution 1280 x 800 and above Recommended Memory CH-BCM100-0: 16 GB RAM minimum CH-BCM200-0: 32 GB RAM minimum Supported Operating Systems Windows 10, 64-bit, X64 Platform (Professional or Enterprise Edition) Windows 8.1, 64-bit, X64 Platform (Professional or Enterprise Edition) Windows 7, with SP1, 64-bit, X64 Platform (Professional or Enterprise Edition) Supported Database Software Required Web Browser Software for Client Computer Required Software for BCPro UI Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Express with SP1 (64-bit) and SQL Server Management Studio Express 2014 Windows Internet Explorer version 11 Installed by BCPro Software: Microsoft.NET Framework Version SQL server 2014 Express Installed by user: SQL Management Studio Microsoft Office Excel 2007 or above Adobe Acrobat Reader Additional Software Network Communication Optional Hardware Note: The Microsoft Windows 7 operating system includes Microsoft.NET Framework Version No separate software installation is necessary. Launcher software Ethernet network interface card (100 or 1000 Mbps) Note: The Workstation supports only one network interface card. Any network or local printer supported by the qualified Windows operating system Building Technologies & Solutions 507 E. Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI Johnson Controls is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls. All other marks herein are the marks of their respective owners Johnson Controls Published in U.S.A. 8