With the rapid development of IoT technology, people are paying more and more attention to the role of IoT integration in facility management. Many people want to know how to use cool IoT technologies such as IoT into facility management to solve various real troubles encountered in their work. IoT integration, simply put, connects various smart devices, sensors, and software platforms to enable them to communicate with each other and transmit data, thereby achieving intelligent management of facilities. Does it sound mysterious but also feel amazing? This thing is a good helper in facility management. It can help us improve efficiency, save costs, and make the facilities run smoother!
1. In terms of equipment selection, this is the first step and a particularly critical step. We have to choose smart sensors and controllers with good compatibility, otherwise the equipment will not "talk" and it will be in vain. For example, when selecting a sensor, it depends on whether it supports standard communication protocols, such as MQTT and COAP, so that it will be convenient to integrate it later. Also, the stability of the equipment is also very important. You can't make trouble every few days, which will affect your work.
2. Data acquisition and transmission module, which is like the "blood vessel" of the IoT system, is responsible for transmitting the data collected by the sensor to the platform. We can use wireless transmission technology, like Wi-Fi, LoRa, NB-IoT, etc. The specific choice depends on the actual situation of the facility. If the area is large and there are many devices, then LF-IoT may be more suitable because it has a long transmission distance and consumes less power. Moreover, during data transmission, security must be taken into account. Data cannot be leaked, otherwise the loss will be large.
3. Platform construction is the core part, and there must be a useful platform to analyze, process and display the collected data. The platform is preferably modular and can be expanded according to different needs, such as access to energy consumption management modules, security management modules, etc. The operation must be simple and easy to understand. Don’t make it too complicated, otherwise it will be difficult for us people with low education to use it. Provide global procurement services for weak current intelligent products!
4. Protocol conversion and integration, because different devices may use different protocols, there must be a "translator" to convert the protocol so that all devices can work together on one platform. There are many ready-made protocol conversion gateways now. We can choose the right gateway according to the protocol type of the device, which can save a lot of trouble
5. Data analysis and application modules, the data collected is not a decoration, and useful information must be mined through analysis. For example, analyzing the energy consumption data can find out the reasons for the high energy consumption and then take measures to save energy; analyzing the equipment operation data can predict when the equipment may fail and maintain it in advance, which will reduce it.
— Q: Will the initial cost be very high when building an IoT integrated system?
Answer: At the beginning, you may invest some money to buy equipment and build platforms, but in the long run, it can help us save a lot of money! For example, labor costs can be reduced and equipment maintenance costs can be reduced. This can be evenly increased by in and out, and it can continue to save money later, which is a good deal.
— Q: If the facilities are relatively old, can IoT integration be carried out?
Answer: Of course! We can gradually transform, first install sensors and smart devices in key equipment and areas, and slowly build the IoT system of the entire facility without changing them all at once. That would be too much investment, and there would be no need to!
However, it still depends on the situation. Some places may be in special circumstances, so this integration may not be necessary? ;Also, during the whole process, you will encounter various small problems, such as the equipment suddenly stops working and the data transmission error occurs. Don’t worry at this time, check step by step, and it will always be solved. I personally think that IoT integration in facility management is a major trend in the future. The earlier we are introduced, the sooner we can enjoy the benefits it brings. Don’t miss this good opportunity
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