Specialist Planning for Plant and Building Automation

Building automation planning and control system engineering includes the technical concept development and design of the required automation systems. This includes automation concepts, functional descriptions, control, communication and network infrastructure, as well as interface planning between HVAC systems, Building Management Systems (BMS) and other technical systems. The objective is to establish a clearly defined technical basis for PLC programming, system integration and commissioning.

Building automation planning considers the required automation, control, communication and network systems as well as interfaces between technical disciplines. Depending on the project, communication protocols and systems such as BACnet, KNX, Modbus, M-Bus and OPC UA can be included. Interface planning establishes the technical basis for reliable data exchange between building automation, Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC systems and other integrated technical systems.

Yes. PCE develops manufacturer-independent automation concepts for building and plant automation. Control architecture, communication infrastructure, interfaces and automation functions are planned according to the technical and economic requirements of the project without restricting the overall concept to a single manufacturer from the outset. This provides flexibility when selecting suitable automation components and systems during subsequent project engineering.

A structured automation concept defines the system architecture, automation functions, control strategies, communication paths and technical interfaces before implementation begins. Detailed functional descriptions also provide a traceable technical basis for PLC programming, Building Management Systems (BMS), system integration and commissioning. This allows functions and responsibilities to be clearly defined during the engineering phase and coordinated with the technical disciplines involved.