Building Management Systems
The building management systems (BMS) market is entering a transformative era with IoT solutions becoming the new standard.
Facilities managers and property owners increasingly demand systems that enhance security, automate environmental controls, and improve efficiency. Advanced video surveillance now provides real-time alerts and comprehensive monitoring, while smart thermostats and automated lighting drive energy efficiency.
Harnessing AI, big data analytics, and mobile technologies poses challenges for manufacturers, but those who can deliver cost-effective BMS solutions with standout software are poised to lead the future of smart building management.
Application - Building Management
At Tria, we revolutionize building security and automation with advanced IoT solutions. From smart thermostats and security cameras to fire safety equipment and automated lighting, our technologies transform facilities into efficient, secure, and intelligent environments. By embedding intelligence into everyday objects, we drive business value and energy efficiency, swiftly bringing innovative solutions to market and making visionary concepts a reality.
General Requirements for Building Automation
- Small for factor HMI´s and Building controllers
- Competitive price is important
- Long term reliability (15-20 Years in usage after installation in the building)
- Longevity > 10 Years
- Service a long period after end of production
- Product Design is Key
- Trend from MCU to low level MPU (IoT Connectivity, larger Displays,…)
- More advanced User Interface (Typical 4”, 5”, 7” and 10,1” Display)
- Application Software is an important Differentiator
CPU Building Blocks - Building Management
Typical CPU Platforms for applications at Building Management
MSC OSM-MF-IMX8MINI/Nano (NXP® Arm® Cortex® -A53)
- Solo/Dual/Quad core
- Arm Cortex-A53
- Multimedia 2D/3D GPU (VPU Mini only)
- MIPI-DSI x4, PCI Express Gen. 2 (Mini only)
- 2x USB 2.0, GBE
MSC OSM-SF-IMX93 (NXP® Arm® Cortex® -A55)
- Single / Dual core Arm Cortex-A55 CPU up to 1.7GHz
- MIPI-DSI x4 / LVDS (optional on RGB)
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RGMII)
- 2x SPI, 4x I²C, 4x UART, 20 GPIOs, 2x ADC inputs
A complete Computer-on-Module can be treated as a functional macro and inserted into a full-custom board design for the application.
That will shorten the development time of customer specific board designs dramatically, help to achieve the shortest possible time-to-market because the functional macro is already proven to work, and comes with full software and firmware support.
CUSTOM BOARD and SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS for HVAC
- Carrier board
- Custom ARM SBC
- Custom BSP / BIOS
- OS and Application SW Support
Standard Compute Module
Standard Compute Module on Baseboard / Carrierboard
Compute module technology into full-custom compute design
Building Management - Typical HW Concept
Typical Block Diagram
“Building Management”
Display Innovation for Building Management
Avnet’s Ecosystem consists of all major tier 1 display manufacturers
Displays go custom – Most AvE projects require Full Stack, i.e. Display, Touch & application specific Cover Lens (Glass) bonded together.
With our engineering / R&D in Germany and cooperation with all major touch & touch driver partners and 2nd tier display integrators we deliver the best solution for your application.
Standardized display touch platforms like SimpleFlex allows fast time to market
Typical Display – Touch Requirements
For Building Management Application
Display Size: 5“ – 10,1“ depending on UI and function
Display Type: TFT normally black
Brightness: Brightness of 300 – 450 cd/m² for indoor use
Touch: PCAP
Cover lens: AG / AR / AF Coating
Bonding: Typical air gap / optical bonding (OCA / OCR)
Temp. (op): Standard temperature range of -20 to + 70°C
Longevity: 5+ Years
HMI for Home Automation
Customers requirements
With intelligent, future-oriented solutions for networked building control our customer wants set new standards and requires HMI systems that ensure user-friendly operation and are the control centre for KNX components in smart homes.
Our Solution
Design and manufacturing of custom specific HMI systems
– ARM based custom CPU board
– 7″ full custom display touch stack
– Custom specific plastic housing according design language of customer
The Result
Tria’s DNA is complex CPU cores, display and system solutions. Based on our existing building blocks, the very demanding requirements were solved with detailed requirements management in close coordination with the customer.
