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Application descriptions

Future-proof building automation

with AC500

AC500 as freely programmable building automation controller

Sustainability and profitability for e.g. a safe and secure operation even in emer-
Connecting the Building Automation Manage- gency situations. AC500 can also control, monitor
ment System via AC500 to central and floor or and interlock the electrical switchboards as well
room level functions guarantees efficient integra- as all subsystems and their functionality and pro-
tion and best fit function of critical building sys- vides valuable information in case of energy loss
tems, securing automation investment for the on some feeders or malfunction. It can enable
future. ABB’s automation products can include monitored and available backup power systems
control and monitoring of all up-to-date assets to kick in and service personnel to respond and
in a building like e.g. solar panels and integrate fix errors rapidly. In case of problems AC500 can
them to the energy management including e.g. manage emergency lighting and provide 24/7
storage and scheduling or shedding of loads. availability to protect people in the building.
Overall this reduces consumption and mainte-
nance costs, thereby considerably increasing the Access control and monitoring of charging sta-
cost-effectiveness of buildings.
tions in parking spaces is another asset of AC500
which can be included in the energy management
Monitoring and control and monitoring locally, remotely or via cloud ser-
In commercial buildings the reliable operation vices.
and control of critical functions like doors, access
systems, escalators and elevators is important

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