The 'Traditional' design approach for a new or renovated building has been to design each as a separate island of automation. Each system will have it's own cable 'type' and each system will stipulate the method by which the cable is delivered.

One of the reasons structured cabling is becoming a viable solution for IBIS is the fact that Ethernet and IP are replacing many proprietary interfaces and protocols. Obviously, Ethernet is ideally suited for structured cabling so an integrated BAS cabling installation shall conform to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1 with cords, hardware and media conforming to 568B.2 and 568B.3 In summary, LAN based BAS applications will typically be limited to a 100m channel. With LAN-attached BAS devices

Building management systems not only require high reliability for detecting life threatening conditions, but they must also remain operational during emergency situations that could impair the system's wiring.

• IBIS - Intelligent Building Infrastructure Solution
• BAS architecture - Building Automation Systems
• SAC - Security and Access Control
• HVAC - Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
• BACnet - Building Automation and Control Network

End-User Benefits

• Maximised use of cabling & equipment
• Fewer pathways & spaces
• Less scrap & waste material
• Increased uptime & productivity
• Receptive to change
• Scalable systems
• Monitoring & management of the systems