Building Automation Systems (BAS) Maintenance
Protect Your Investment – routine maintenance of building automation equipment is an industry standard best practice for reliability, efficiency, and protecting against cyber threats.
Effective and successful facility managers schedule maintenance frequencies for installed systems such as HVAC, Refrigeration, or other mechanical systems to ensure maximum life and efficiency.
Often the (BAS) Building Automation System can be overlooked. After the initial installation and commission, everything seems to be running just fine. Over time, however, some factors begin to affect the performance, efficiency, and security of these automation control systems.
Properly managed facilities incorporate a well-planned (BAS) maintenance schedule into their annual facilities management plan.
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First, understand that very few systems of any size or type are maintenance-free. Nearly any system that is required for an operation will need some regular and routine upkeep to ensure it’s operating properly. This includes a building management system. Essentially the BAS is a computer that is automating the operations of defined equipment and systems within a facility. Not keeping this computer the supporting components and field devices maintained leads to decreased efficiency and ultimately failure of other systems.
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Planned Maintenance for a Building Automation System carries many benefits to protect the initial investment and maximize its return. These features of a BAS system maintenance plan are:
Increased Efficiency
Safety & Security from Cyber-threats
Maximum System Functionality Effectiveness
Increased User Experience
Regular Back-Ups & Updates
Maximized Return On Investment
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Building Automation System Maintenance can vary based on the design of the system. At minimum software license renewals, updates and backups should be performed. From there each system that depends on the BMS for functionality will determine each individual need for maintenance. For most systems, sensors, pressure transmitters, relays, field devices, power supply, actuators, valves, dampers, and system schedules are among some of the many points that will be checked for routine maintenance and calibration. Keeping these components calibrated is essential for proper and reliable operations.
A Planned Building Automation System Maintenance Agreement with Chesapeake Controls has much more added value:
A comprehensive analysis of your facility and equipment ensuring the maintenance plan is tailored to your facility’s needs.
Regularly scheduled building automation system equipment inspections, calibrations, and preventative maintenance.
No overtime premium for qualified, after-hours emergency service.
Discounted service, repair, and equipment replacement rates.
Access to our 24/7 service response.
2-hour emergency response available.
Optional remote monitoring of systems available
Web-based customer portal access.
Chesapeake Controls Services BAS Systems from:
Honeywell
Tridium
Siemens
JCI Facility Explorer
VYKON
Distech
And More…
System Maintenance is critical for ensuring continued efficient and reliable performance from the installed automation equipment.
Contact Chesapeake Controls today to find out more about maintaining your building management system to keep your facility at the top of its game.
Our team of building automation experts can keep your investment operating at its best for years to come. With nearly four decades as leading controls contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region, our expertise in building controls solutions will provide a partnership of unparalleled performance.
We have offices throughout the Eastern seaboard for your building control needs.
Chesapeake Controls Inc offers Building Automation System Maintenance throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Contact our Field Offices for more information:
Hampton Roads Virginia – Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Gloucester, Suffolk, Eastern North Carolina, and more.
Northern Virginia – Alexandria, Fairfax, Manassas, Winchester, Falls Church, D.C., Quantico and surrounding areas.
Western Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, Allentown, Arlington, Cranberry, Highland Park, Erie, Altoona, Johnstown, Uniontown, Franklin, and more.