NOAA Wallops Command and Data Acquisition Station, operated by the US Government, had a legacy Honeywell EBI BMS that was experiencing component failures. The challenge was to develop a cost-effective and timely strategy for upgrading the BMS without resorting to a complete rip-and-replace solution.

🔧 Assess the current system and identify areas of improvement

💰 Minimize initial capital expenditure

⏳ Develop a real-time staged integration plan to avoid long project timelines

🛠 Integrate existing and new components into a smart building management system

Controls employed a methodical approach to address the client's challenges:

🔍 Conducted an initial site walk-through with Chesapeake Controls to identify project requirements

🔄 Replaced failed Honeywell XL50 CBus devices with Honeywell CIPER30 Bacnet(IP) controllers

🌐 Integrated the new controllers into the existing Honeywell EBI BMS

📈 Integrated the standalone Blazer unit serving the facility's data center

🏢 Developed the solution offsite and implemented it quickly on site.

🎉 Successfully upgraded the site and integrated to the Honeywell EBI BMS in record time

💰 Delivered a cost-effective solution that minimized initial capital expenditure

🌟 Provided a scalable path for further integration and smart building management

🎓 Offered refresher training sessions for the facility staff on using the upgraded EBI interface

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The NOAA EBI Integration project was a success, providing the client with an upgraded BMS in record time and at a fraction of the cost of a rip-and-replace solution. Controls' expertise in real-time staged integration allowed for a seamless process that satisfied all parties and set the foundation for future smart building management.