Building automation for transportation buildings: More efficient and safer on the road with smart technology
Benefit from building automation through intelligent control systems for lighting, air conditioning and security.
Smart control for safe and efficient mobility
Transportation structures include all infrastructure facilities required for the transportation of people and goods. This includes train stations, airports, tunnels, bridges, highways and other transportation routes. These facilities play a key role in mobility and must meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency and sustainability. By integrating building automation and smart control systems, these requirements can be met much more effectively.
Modern building automation in transportation buildings enables the efficient control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security systems and energy consumption. Smart sensors and networked systems allow all components to communicate with each other in real time and react to changes. This not only ensures smooth operation, but also significantly reduces energy consumption and improves safety.
For example, air conditioning systems in train stations or airports can be automatically adjusted to the number of passengers and the outside temperature.This ensures a comfortable room temperature at all times and saves energy at the same time.In addition, lighting and other systems can be switched off automatically in unused areas, which also helps to reduce operating costs.In addition, the integration of security systems such as surveillance cameras, access controls and emergency management ensures that operations run safely and smoothly.
Transportation buildings include train stations, airports, bus stops, subway stations, port buildings and toll stations.These require modern automation solutions to ensure smooth operation and optimal use of resources.
Smart lighting saves up to 70 % energy
Daylight-dependent control and motion sensors can save considerable amounts of energy in transportation buildings.
Air quality control for better comfort
Modern sensor technology measures CO₂ values and automatically adjusts the ventilation in waiting areas to ensure a pleasant climate.
Typical building types
- Schools, universities & educational centers
- Administration buildings & town halls
- Sports halls, cultural & leisure facilities
- Public infrastructure & transportation buildings
- Hotels, commercial & office buildings
- Healthcare buildings such as clinics
Typical standards & guidelines
- GEG 2024 - Building Efficiency Act
- VDI 3814 - Building automation
- DIN EN ISO 16484 - Building automation systems
- HOAI - Service phases 1-9 for specialist planning
- DIN EN 15232 Energy efficiency
- ISO 50001 Energy management systems
- DIN V 18599 Energy assessment
- IEC 62443 IT security in building automation
Typical automation systems
- Siemens
- Wago
- Phönix
- Beckhoff
- Kieback&Peter
- Sauter
- Johnson Controls
Scope of services & standards
- Building automation KG480 DIN 276
- Specialized planning HOAI service phase 1-9
- Client representation
- Commissioning management
- EMSR planning and instrumentation
- Planning with WSCAD Building Automation
Typical communication protocols
- BACnet IP according to ISO 16484-5
- BACnet MS/TP RS485
- Modbus RTU RS485
- Modbus TCP Ethernet
- KNX ISO/IEC 14543-3 Twisted pair
- M-Bus / wM-Bus
- MQTT for IoT solutions
- UPC UA manufacturer-independent communication
- SMI
- DALI IEC 62386 Lighting control
- EnOcean ISO/IEC 14543-3-10 radio protocol
- LoRaWAN Long Range Wide Area Network radio protocol
Typical integrations
- Modbus RTU for heating and ventilation control
- M-Bus for recording consumption data
- OPC UA for integration into higher-level systems
- BACnet IP as manufacturer-neutral communication to decentralized systems
Time management for construction phases
Coordination of MSR integration with other trades, ensuring just-in-time deliveries for sensors, control units and automation components.
System integration & test runs
Performance of functional tests for all networked systems, acceptance testing in accordance with DIN EN ISO 16484 and validation of the I&C systems.
Coordination in the implementation phase
During the implementation of construction measures, various manufacturers, installers and planning companies work together. MSR-Innovations ensures the coordination of all parties and smooth processing.
Building accessibility & installation
Examination of routing options for cable routes, interface integration into existing structures and placement of control cabinets for optimum ease of maintenance.
Conversion during ongoing operations
Conversion or expansion of plants during operation sometimes entails increased planning efforts and replacement measures. Control or energy supply components have to be replaced temporarily, or ongoing operation has to be specially coordinated at times.
Interface management
A building automation project can become very complex due to the numerous interfaces to the trades involved in the project. Thanks to our cross-trade solution approach, the interfaces are already defined in service phase 2.
System identification key
The system identification key (SIK) or user address key (UAK) forms the basis for the planning of the technical building equipment as well as for the subsequent operation of the systems or building. The focus must therefore be on integrating the SIK or UAK at an early stage. These specifications must be fully taken into account by all planners involved in the project from service phase 2 onwards.
Compatibility of the components
The complexity of an energy system is high. We work with a large number of manufacturers for various components in order to develop an optimum overall system from the best individual modules on the market. The interfaces between the different units pose a challenge that we can solve effectively by integrating the higher-level energy management system.
Conversion and modernization of existing systems
When rebuilding existing equipment, various friction points can occur. Are the new components compatible with the old ones? Does it make sense to completely renew parts of the plant? What software is used? It is important to carry out a detailed inventory and to sound out the possibilities.
Architects
I&C planning integrates seamlessly into the building concept and meets design and efficiency requirements.
Builders
Smart building automation ensures low operating costs, comfort and sustainable efficiency.
Property developer
Efficient I&C solutions optimize construction and operating costs, are scalable and conform to standards
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Building automation has accompanied me since the beginning of my professional career. In numerous projects, we were able to build up a deep know-how that benefits our customers today.
Rainer Herold
Managing Director
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