Overview of System Integration

• The term ' systems integration ' described a system in which several building services systems and building systems are brought together into a single cooperative management system . 
• These are able to communicate with each other and take appropriate action . 
• For example , information on occupation level derived from the access control system easier ; gateways can be used where it is necessary to bridge between different protocols . 
• All building services may be controlled from a single supervisor . 
• Modern buildings incorporate a range of building services other than HVAC and such systems have in the past been developed by different manufacturers and in operation they worked completely inmdep[endently of each other 
• THere are great ptential benefits if the different systems can communicate with each other and work cooperatively .