Regarding the migration path of traditional building automation systems (BAS) to the cloud, it is actually really important. We must know that BAS is the old and traditional building automation system. It also had problems before, well… there are still many problems here. Then, if you move to the cloud, the benefits will be unspeakable.
First of all, let’s talk about this migration path. The first path is a direct replacement. That is to directly unplug the old-fashioned system and update it into a building automation system based on cloud technology. If you have old systems that have severe aging functions and poor compatibility, you can do this and understand. In this process, a reliable team needs to plan these things. Of course, there are many technical matching areas here. For example, communication protocols must be guaranteed to match the cloud system.
1. When professional teams intervene, they must evaluate whether the existing network environment can adapt to the requirements of the new system.
2. The hardware installation in the new cloud system should be carefully and reasonably arranged.
Let me talk about one more thing. There is a slow transition path to go. It is a gradual migration mode for some functions. For some old-fashioned systems that do not necessarily need to be replaced as a whole, you can do this. Bring key functions to the cloud bit by bit. For example, if the energy management function is dragging the back of the old system, then we should do this first. Using advanced cloud energy management tools can save some energy. Gradually, there are problems with other functions. If you need to improve, you can move in step by step. This method mainly has a small impact on the business. And the process is easier to control, so we have to know this.
1. We must distinguish between high frequency and key functions and prioritize these! For example, building equipment inspection and arrangement functions.
2. Synchronize and debug the device function after migration, and cooperate with each other to truly integrate into the cloud system.
In addition… Reformative migration, this may be more professional. It is to change the combination of hardware and software in the BAS to try to meet the framework requirements that are close to the cloud. This is available for the overall system, but some core conditions are not suitable. Of course the difficulty is also there. Legacy BAS to cloud migration paths, understand? You also need to be familiar with the transformation work and master the cloud system work.
1. If new equipment is added, you must understand the compatibility mechanism and mechanism of coordination between different types of equipment. Otherwise, it will be messy and the devices cannot be interconnected
2. There is a real-time monitoring of hardware conditions during the transformation, and the real-time situation of key lines and main chips can be checked to avoid other damages in the transformation…
Then let’s talk about Q&A. Q: How long does it take to replace the old system? This one. It depends on the complexity of the system. If the system is large and the protocols are intertwined, it will be normal for a month. If it is small, it may take less than a week for BAS used in some single-family stores.
Someone asked again: Is there any intermediate data storage during the transition? This is the case. Generally, during the migration function period, important real-time data should be placed into the intermediate database and saved. Should the connection between systems be unfavorable and it would be bad if the key information is not done
In terms of technology docking. How to do a good job in technical connection? This requires you to figure out the two sets of technical structures and see what differences exist in the middle. If you are familiar with traditional BAS and cloud technology, the effect of this should not be bad!
Why do we advocate moving to the cloud now? Because the cloud can realize remote operation and maintenance. The control of the equipment is more flexible and convenient. There is no need for people to always live in the equipment to keep an eye on it. It is better to respond to equipment emergencies faster. Moreover, cloud resources are more successful than traditional local software deployment, and performance and function updates are always ahead of the times, which is much better than in the past. So overall, if you choose the most appropriate path to use according to actual equipment needs, it will indeed have a significant effect on the transformation of old-fashioned building automation to high-tech automation. After that, we have to stare at me and see if there is any other better way. Provide global procurement services for weak current intelligent products! I think this migration to the cloud is really necessary and will definitely be of great benefit to future development.
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