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Onicon, Inc.

Partner Member
Theben HTS AG


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HERMOS Systems GmbH- EMEA                    


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Distech Controls Inc.

Each company received a certificate that recognizes them on an international level as a certified system integrator for LON building automation.

System Integrators are responsible for the implementation of multi-vendor automation systems based on the ISO/IEC 14908-1 technology. Their work ranges from concept through design to operation, maintenance and optimization. With the certification program for system integrators, LonMark ensures the quality of multi-vendor ISO/IEC 14908-1 projects.

The international certificate for a Certified System Integrator (CSI) is given by LonMark International in cooperation with LonMark Germany. The LONMARK Certified System Integrator designation is for companies that have on staff at least two LONMARK Certified Professionals (LCPs) and have also completed additional practical demonstration of LONWORKS technology abilities. Other requirements include: 

 

  • Be a member of LONMARK International in good standing
  • Be a member of the local LONMARK Affiliate (if applicable)
  • Have a minimum of two staff members who hold current LONMARK Certified Professional credentials
  • Have comprehensive training on the LONWORKS platform, LONMARK Interoperability - Guidelines, and open system integration
  • Have company proven field experience with the LONWORKS technology
  • Provide reference projects

The certification process for the German-speaking countries is carried out by LonMark Germany in the German language on behalf of LonMark International, the certificate is issued by LonMark International and is internationally valid. The existing certification procedures of the LonMark Germany for system integrators is replaced by the process for CSI.

 

 

LonMark's Educational Sessions at Light + Building 2012

Tue. 17 April 2012 L&B, Frankfurt / Hall 11.0 – room "Granat"

10:00 AM -11:00 AM: Maximizing energy efficiency through integrated building management and lighting control

Graham Martin -  EnOcean, VP Strategic Alliance

Chris Broenniman, Infranet Partners Switzerland, CEO

Commercial buildings typically consume 40 percent of the energy needs of industrial nations, making them low-hanging fruit for advanced energy saving solutions. Integrating lighting control with building management systems result in a "killer app" whereby energy efficiency can be optimized for occupant comfort and productivity. The LonMark interoperability model supports the seamless integration of two popular lighting control standards: DALI and EnOcean. Both standards provide benefits to building owners and operators, yet address different requirements. This session will discuss strategies for optimizing energy efficiency through integrated lighting control, overviews of both DALI and EnOcean standards, and project references involving LonMark systems integrated to both standards.

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Is there a smart grid in your future? 

Sven Ruin – Teroc AB, Project Manager

Chris Broenniman - Infranet Partners Switzerland, CEO

Barry Haaser – LonMark International, Executive Director

The smart grid involves the bi-directional flow of electricity and data from generation to consumption.
Increased dependence of renewable energy, rising temperature changes caused by global warming, and utility adoption of dynamic pricing is forcing utilities to adopt emerging standards such as Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR). Under these changing market conditions buildings will need to adapt energy consumption based on changes in grid conditions or electricity prices. This places increased pressure on building owners and operators to implement new energy strategies for their facilities. This session will evaluate industry dynamics involving industry standards, utility programs, and emerging technologies that will impact the way buildings are commissioned in the future.

LonMark Educational Sessions

Wed. 18 April 2012 L&B, Frankfurt / Hall 11.0 – room "Granat"

10:00 AM -11:00 AM: BACnet vs. LON: The battle is over

Panel discussion

Serge LeMen - Newron System, General Manager

Hans Joerg Schweinzer - LOYTEC electronics GmbH, President

Ron Bernstein – Echelon, Senior Director, Commercial Programs and Business Development

System integrators are no longer worrying about whether to install a BACnet or LON system. More often than not, it is not a choice of one or the other, but both. Mixed systems are commonplace today. This session will give attendees a better understanding of these mixed topologies, new tools, and resources available to create open, integrated systems.

 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM: Understanding LON and LonMark

 Ron Bernstein -  Echelon, Senior Director, Commercial Programs and Business Development

With over 100 million devices installed worldwide, LON technology continues to be one of the most popular platforms for integrated systems. New developments involving open source software, system-level resources, hardware and software tools and certification programs are fueling industry support for this international standard. 



 
Energy Control Networking Demonstrations For Smart Cities
The Echelon Smart Street Lighting solutions will show attendees how to easily transform streetlights into an intelligent, energy-efficient, remotely managed device network that delivers optimal lighting at less cost than low-energy luminaries alone. Echelon’s solution serves as a foundation for building a Smart City as new applications for monitoring pollution, air composition, humidity, temperature, traffic and street noise, can be added over time. More than 500 cities have started on the path to a Smart City, building on Echelon’s street lighting solutions.
 
The Echelon Smart Building solutions will demonstrate how facilities managers and application developers can leverage Echelon’s royalty-free platform to develop, deploy, and manage building automation and energy management systems. In addition, attendees will gain first-hand insight into how real world solutions can mix and match the world’s two leading building automation standards – LonWorks® and BACnet® – to provide end-users with the best that both standards have to offer.