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Commercial Automation

At Pacific Controls, we understand the importance of comfort, service and customer satisfaction gained through automation to achieve overall efficiency of buildings

Al Garhoud Private Hospital - Integrated Medical Facility Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Garhoud Private Hospital - Integrated Medical Facility Management System

This facility is a super specialty hospital with two dedicated buildings inDubai. The hospital houses the best medical services available in the Middle East. The building subsystems are critically managed under 24/7 supervision of skilled personnel. Pacific Controls has provided an Integrated Medical Facility Management System for this hospital which caters to Building Management Systems in one end and managed medical processes like Medical Fumigation, Extraction, Operation Theatre environment controls etc.

The Chilled Water System is a redundant setup wherein the Chillers from one building can supply to the other building in case of excess demand or failure of chillers in a particular building. Smart energy monitoring, Smart Phone access to hospital facility is other state-of-the-art features of this solution.

First Gulf Bank - Building Management System

Dubai & Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

First Gulf Bank - Building Management System

First Gulf Bank is a publicly owned bank head quartered in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, with a wide distribution network of branches in different business & industrial areas such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain and is currently one of the fastest growing banks in the region. It was established in 1979 in Ajman and provides financial services across the UAE, with a wide distribution network of branches in different business & industrial areas such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Al Ain and is currently one of the fastest growing banks in the region.

First Gulf Bank has different facilities all over UAE, and we provided Building Management System for the two branches of First Gulf Bank, one at Deira and other at Al Ain. The Al Ain building is B+G+2M+2F+R and the Deira building is 2B+G+M+3F+R.

Pacific Controls uses the state of art M2M technology for the integration, monitoring, control, and measurement of various electromechanical equipment from different vendors in these facilities including Chillers, FAHUs, Chilled Water Pumps, FCUs, Extract Fans, UPS, Generator, Sign Board, Lighting etc. to provide a fully functional BMS.

Yahsat Satellite Ground Stations - Building Management System

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Yahsat Satellite Ground Stations - Building Management System Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Yahsat Satellite Ground Station project consists of 8 buildings in Abu Dhabi and 3 buildings in Al Ain. Our Web enabled solution includes Intelligent Building Management System (IBMS) and Intelligent Lighting Control System (ILCS). IBMS includes Building HVAC control, energy saving, monitoring of various systems/equipments like UPS, generator, CCU, HV panel, MDP, SMDP, fuel management system, fire alarm and fire fighting system, access control system, CCTV system, Vesda, Inergen etc.

ILCS Comprises of motion enabled lighting control in common areas, dimming control in meeting rooms, brightness level lighting control for external lights and time schedule lighting control in office rooms.

The IBMS which works under a centralized supervisory control and monitoring system is able to manage the facilities effectively by using tools like asset registry, alarm management, history charts etc.

Dubai World Central - Building Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai World Central

At the heart of Dubai World Central is Al Maktoum International Airport – which will be the world’s largest passenger and cargo hub with a design capacity of over 12 million tonnes of cargo a year and in excess of 120 million passengers annually and capable of handling all new generation aircraft, including the A380 super jumbo. Pacific Controls is responsible for preparing the design and provide the solution for the Building Management System (Management Level).

The system proposed to fulfill the requirements of Building Management System (Management Level) is comprise of software and hardware components to ensure the transfer of data between various buildings are located in DWCIA. The system has the capability to receive and transmit the data using multiple protocols as required to communicate with the various BMS (Building Management System), ELV-subsystems through the DWCIA network.

Meydan - Intelligent Building Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Meydan - Intelligent Building Management System

The Intelligent Building Management System (IBMS) is a Software solution which enables centralized control, monitoring and management of building subsystems located in Meydan City, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai.

The city has a number of stand alone systems providing specific functionality like Building Automation System (BAS), Fire Alarm System (FAS), Lighting Control System (LICS), Power Monitoring System, Lifts and Escalators, Safety and Security System and other ELV Sub-Systems in Hotel, Grand Stand, Car Park, Godolphin and DRC.

IBMS will bring these facility systems under a centralized monitoring and the systems which are connected to the IBMS, the required information from the sub-system will be forwarded to SAP Enterprise Application to support Facility Management and Finance Application.

Jumeirah Lake Towers - Building Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah Lake Towers - Building Management System

Jumeirah Lake Towers comprises five buildings (5B+G+M+39F). Pacific Controls installed BMS and Low Current system that consists of BMS, CCTV, Access Control, BTU Metering, Digital Signage, Gate Barrier and Visitor Management system in these five buildings. Building Management System consists of Building HVAC control with 1000 thermostats, common area lighting controls, energy saving, monitoring of building services/ equipments like generator, UPS, fire alarm system, fire fighting system, MDB, heat exchanger, Lift etc.

BTU meters are installed in all offices together with Tenant Billing Software (TBS) which has value added application that makes it possible for users to easily monitor tenant utility usage and to create invoices based on that usage.

CCTV system consists of 115 cameras located strategically includes combination of fixed and PTZ cameras, and DVRs with a capacity to store the data for 30 days. Access control system includes RFID gate barrier, turnstiles, and door entry and visitor management system.

Al Nahda - Building Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Nahda - Building Management System

Pacific Controls has completed a significant project at Dubai Al Nahda, a residential building with five floors and approximate area of 45000 sq ft in UAE. The system has been placed to control the HVAC. We do logic controls wherein we initiate to put space temperature sensors to monitor the temperature only on common areas.

Aside from that we also placed temperature set point schedules which reset the temperatures to a higher limit during night time and as well during day time when cooling load is much less. Also for the lighting system, we initiate to have a time based control system. During day time when there is enough daylight, the lights on the floor corridors are switched off automatically. Al Nahda (B+G+12) Commercial and residential building has two chillers with constant speed primary pumps, variable speed secondary pumps and two FAHUs. We provide energy management system for the optimization of energy. We monitor and control all parameters of the chillers and FAHU to improve the efficiency.

Waterfront, Dubai Marina - U-Home Automation & Building Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Waterfront, Dubai Marina

The Waterfront is a premier development at Dubai Marina. This super-luxury 20-storey apartment tower ranks as the world’s first fully e-Enabled residential tower due to its engineering architecture, wherein the automation is made up from the grassroots level. All the 71 residential units installed with the e-Enabled Home Automation Systems are integrated with the Building Management System (BMS) creating a “Total Transparent Building”.

Home owners at the Waterfront have the luxury of e-Lifestyle and also experience the exclusive support of 24x7x365 days remote monitoring from Pacific Controls’ Command Control Center. The system enables residents to view their homes from anywhere in the world, control air-conditioning, carry out virtual parenting, check on near and clear ones from anywhere, and much more.

The e-Home Terminal in each home functions as a gateway to the world of Internet services. This touch screen provides every home with control capability to create a totally automated environment for lighting control, temperature control, security, access control etc. that increases energy efficiency. Pacific Controls’ community-based B2C Portal will provide virtual shopping for all requirements of the home like procurement of food, milk, grocery, pay bills etc.

HSBC, Dubai Internet City - Building Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

HSBC, Dubai Internet City

The 4-storey HSBC Building is located at the Dubai Internet City. Pacific Controls has designated and deployed the Building Management System (BMS) that enabled HSBC to have a totally integrated automation system to monitor and control all the systems in the building for efficient management, from anywhere in the world.

This enables the bank to increase its operational efficiency and energy savings. The BMS designed and installed by Pacific Controls consists of all the peripheral devices and plant room automation controls. The outstations such as controls, I/O modules, relays etc. are networked with open protocols and connected to a system controller receiving the chiller data.

All these data are mapped in the BMS for display, alarming and logging. The system is equipped to provide offsite commissioning, trouble shooting and offsite maintenance via the Internet, thus optimizing resources.

HSBC, TECOM, Dubai Internet City - Building Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

HSBC, TECOM, Dubai Internet City

The Dubai Technology, E-Commerce and Media Free Zone (TECOM) is one of the pioneers in the technology arena that serve as the base for global media companies to set up operations in the region.

Pacific Controls has implemented the Building Management System (BMS) for 5 loft offices located in the Dubai Media City. The BMS designed and installed for TECOM buildings comprises plant room automation controls, room controls and peripheral devices.

Multiple outstations with controllers, I/O modules, relays etc. are networked with LonWorks open protocols and connected to the system controller that receives the chiller data via BACnet IP protocol. These data are mapped in the BMS for display, alarming and logging. The system is equipped to provide offsite commissioning, trouble shooting and offsite maintenance via the intranet, thus optimally utilizing resources for fault rectifications. The BMS enables monitoring and controlling of the building functions resulting in increased operational efficiency and energy savings.

21st Century Tower - Building Management System

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

21st Century Tower - Building Management System

Standing 269 meters high and spanning an area of 71,400 square meters on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, owns the pride of being the world’s tallest residential building. Pacific Controls implemented a fully integrated Building Management System (BMS) that has created a complete centralized automation of the building functions in areas including HVAC, chillers, fire alarms, power monitoring, emergency lighting, elevators, CCTV, access control and generators, AutomatedBuildings.com, the online magazine and Web resource, published a review of the system on their portal, and the Chartered Institute of Building Services journal reviewed the system and services of this building in their publication.

A total of 15 outstations comprising controllers and I/O modules are installed in the building to connect to the field devices. These outstations are connected to the system controllers through open protocols. 5 chillers are connected via a network to a gateway to provide data to the system controller using BACnet IP protocol through a Local Area Network. All data are sent to the BMS for display, alarming and logging. The central processor of the fire alarm system is integrated with the system controller via the gateway using BACnet IP protocol over Internet Protocol. Strategic points from the fire alarm system are mapped in the BMS providing area wise fire alarm zones and system fault etc.

Offshore Oil Platform - HVAC control system

Bombay, India

Offshore Oil Platform - HVAC control system Bombay

Pacific Controls designed and implemented a HVAC control system for the offshore accommodation of ONGC’s offshore oil platform in North West Mumbai.

The control system has been designed and implemented in accordance with set specifications adhering to stringent standards that have resulted in increased energy efficiency and safety.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is the only fully integrated petroleum company in India.

ONGC has won several accolades for demonstrating the highest safety standards possible in its Offshore and Onshore petroleum operations.

American University of Sharjah - Building Management System

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

American University of Sharjah

Pacific Controls implemented a fully integrated Building Management System (BMS) for the Academic Building at the American University of Sharjah. The BMS is designed as future-proof with the automation system capable of seamlessly integrating with existing and future systems at ease.

The scope of BMS work included supply of a microprocessor based system for Variable Air Volumes (VAVs) and Air Handling Units (AHUs) networked to a central graphics station using open protocols. Two BDSs are installed in the building functioning on the Niagara framework with each unit serving control devices throughout the building. Using the powerful application in the BDS and the open protocols, the system controllers integrate with third party products at ease. The system is e-Enabled allowing multiple users to access the system, and is also fully capable for future upgrades.

Shangri-La Hotel - Guest Room Automation System

Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Shangri-La Hotel - Guest Room Automation System Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Hotel Shangri-La, a deluxe five star hotel in Dubai, has 450 guest rooms and 120 furnished apartments. Shangri-La, well-known for its excellent hospitality, has won many accolades for being the "Most Energy Efficient Hotel Chain". The hotel, which bagged DEPA Middle East Hotel Awards for Excellence in Interior Design in 2005, has been now awarded the Business Hotel of the Year for 2006. Shangri-La has bagged this award in recognition of showing excellence in the provision of services and facilities for the business traveler. The award winning guest rooms in the hotel have automation systems implemented by Pacific Controls.

Pacific Controls implemented the state-of-the-art Guest Room Automation System for Shangri-La consisting of smart bed side consoles from where guests can operate all the lights in the room, switch the air-conditioning on or off, increase or decrease the temperature set point, select the fan speed, view the temperature in the room, set wake up call, call the butler and other room services. The bed side console also provides a master switch to switch off all the lights with a touch.

The rooms are networked to a central software station for a centralized view of all the rooms, which is integrated with the hotel reservation system to operate the rooms based on "Vacant" or "Occupied" status. The system also provides valuable operational data such as staff response to the guest call, energy saving data, room occupancy status in case of emergency evacuation etc.

London Hospital - Building Management System

Kuwait

London Hospital - Building Management System Kuwait

The London Hospital in Kuwait is a multi-specialty facility offering a variety of healthcare services.

Pacific Controls, in partnership with Security Systems Co. Kuwait, installed the complete Building Management System (BMS) for the hospital, which has a centralized monitoring and control of all the building functions in areas including HVAC, chillers, fire alarms, power monitoring, emergency lighting, elevators, integrated digital CCTV and generators.