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Intelligent Systems and Technologies for Smart Buildings

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 450-2057/01
Abbreviation ITSB
Course title Intelligent Systems and Technologies for Smart Buildings
Credits 4
Coordinating department Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering
Course coordinator doc. Ing. Jan Vaňuš, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

Lectures
1. Introduction to Intelligent Building Automation.
2. Technical equipment and technologies from the perspective of building operation control (System arguments).
3. Technical equipment and technologies from the perspective of technology integration (KNX system overview).
4. Network technologies used for building operation control (KNX topology).
5. Data transmission and distribution in building management systems (KNX Telegram), (KNX bus devices).
6. Installation and design of technology for Intelligent Building Automation.
7. Description of different media types for data transmission within Intelligent Building Automation (KNX RF). (Diagnostics and project troubleshooting).
8. Security systems in Smart Homes (Intrusion Alarms, Fire Alarms).
9. Remote control and monitoring of building operations (Field trip – practical Smart Home demonstration).
10. Final test.

Labs
1. Introduction to the laboratory, laboratory safety, fire and alarm regulations.
2. Introduction to SW and HW equipment designed for Intelligent Building Automation.
3. Presentation of a solution example for controlling operational technical functions in Intelligent Buildings.
4. Project design from the perspective of Intelligent Building structure.
5. Project design from the perspective of HW components used in Intelligent Buildings.
6. Lighting control (switching on/off).
7. Lighting control (dimming).
8. Blind/Shutter control (up, down, stop/step).
9. Diagnostics and troubleshooting in the project – practical demonstration.
10. Submission of assigned projects, project defense.

E-learning

Materials are available at https://lms.vsb.cz/?lang=en.

Literature

Merz, H., Hansemann, T., Hubner, C.: Building Automation, Communication systems with EIB/KNX, LON, and BACnet, Springer 2009
HARPER, R. Inside the smart home. New York: Springer, c2003, xi, 264 p. ISBN 1-85233-688-9 .
CLEMENTS-CROOME, D. Intelligent buildings: design, management and operation. Reston, VA: ASCE Press, distributor, 2004, xiv, 408 p. ISBN 978-0- 7277-3266-8.
SmartHouse Code of Practice: CWA 50487. Pattenden, S. Brussels: CENELEC,2005. Ref. No. CLC/TR 50487:2005 E.

Advised literature

Daniels K.; Building Technology - Guide for architects and designers, Oldenbourg Industrieverlag GmbH, Mnichov 2000, ISBN 80-88905-63-X
VAŇUŠ, J. The comprehensive building control - basic overview of KNX systems. Ostrava: VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978-80-248-3529-7 
VAŇUŠ, J. The comprehensive building control - Bus systems in buildings - selected legislative issues. Ostrava: VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978 - 80 - 248 - 3527 - 3.
VAŇUŠ, J. The comprehensive building control – design and installation of Bus systems in buildings. Ostrava: VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978 - 80 - 248 - 3528 – 0
VALA, D. The comprehensive building control – KNX application. Ostrava: VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 2014.
Kyas, O. How to Smart Home. Key Concept Press e.K., Wyk, Germany, 2015. ISBN 978-3-944980-07-2