Belden Focuses on Building Management Systems

Belden, the world's leader in the development and production of high-speed electronic cables, is able to deliver the broadest cable package for advanced building management systems. With a choice of more than 10.000 standard products Belden can meet the needs of owners, developers, installers and users of high performance, technologically advanced systems.

As the boundaries between our personal and professional lives are fading, our homes, places of work and leisure facilities are becoming more and more integrated. From the home office and entertainment centre, to multi-functional work spaces, managing our living environment is providing us with new opportunities. Our key challenge is to successfully control all aspects of our lives.

From fully integrated climate control to advanced computer systems to high definition audio-visual entertainment, the quality of modern living depends on our ability to manage increasingly complex systems. New and innovative technologies are driving the changes. Efficient building management systems can help us to integrate these.

With automation and advanced electronics setting the pace, equipment and installations are designed for the control, monitoring and optimisation of the various functions and services provided in a building. These include heating, ventilation, air-conditioning as well as lighting, security systems and the operation of electric/electronic appliances. Although the basic control technologies have been in existence for some time, today’s life-style revolution is driving the need for greater integration and efficiency.

Belden's key products for applications and networks used in building management systems include:

Beldfoil® shield

Shielded industrial automation cables featuring Belden's patented innovative, high performance Beldfoil® shield, for unique performance and utmost reliability.

Industrial Data Solutions®

BeldenCable™ products with Konnex EIB or Echelon LonWorks Domotitca to create intelligent building conections. Open system topologies (either in bus, star, daisy chain of free topology) of these networks allow a versatile configuration for all users, from home owners to large commercial building such as shopping-malls, offices or hospitals. Belden cables are also available in LSNH constructions for effective use in public buildings.

Interconnect cable

Universal data transmission cables are used in a multitude of applications in Building Management Systems - from card readers at a gate in a security application to connecting a plc to a valve as part of the heating system. Different versions, PVC, LSNH, FEP are available as standard items fit for purpose.

EIA RS-485 networks

Foil and braid shielded cables for EIA RS-485 networks that are top of the line and allow the use of the total network length. The multi pair configurations allow maximum flexibility in designing networks and the broad range of products available ensures the right product for every application.

According to Erik Holswilder (Marketing Manager Industrial / Building Management Systems EMEA): "An efficient building management system will bring us greater levels of convenience in our living environments. Our day-to-day comforts are controlled so we can experience the right heating and lighting conditions around the clock; our physical needs are met by ensuring that our fridges are stocked or dinners are cooked on time. For both work and leisure, the intelligent building provides direct access to sources of global information and technology."

Mr. Holswilder adds: "An innovative building management system can help to control access by monitoring windows and doors. Sophisticated alarm systems can detect intruders, floods or fires and send out calls for assistance. Automatically lights and curtains may act as a deterrent, keeping homes and offices safe. And an effective building management system will help save energy and drive down costs. Individual room control can help save 30% on heating/cooling costs – even more if used in combination with automatic window blind control."