In a millennium already characterized by unprecedented global competition, productivity and efficiency have become absolute business imperatives, impacting every aspect of operations. The enormously complex systems in today's buildings are called upon to perform more functions than ever, and there's a clear need for unprecedented levels of systems access and control on top of the need for performance and reliability.

[an error occurred while processing this directive]In response to these requirements, eMation offers a spectrum of building automation capabilities which deliver secure information access and the ability to both monitor and control devices from anywhere in the world, instantly, without special software. Every key system involved in building operation -- HVAC, lighting, access, security, and building management - can be made remotely accessible and controllable. Consequently, eMation delivers a unique level of advantages not only to building and facilities managers and maintenance technicians, but to the manufacturers who build the equipment they employ.

Key Capability: Remote Two-Way Communications, Worldwide (Monitor and Control)

Facilities Managers and companies that build the equipment they use are calling for efficient, effective tools to monitor and control every element of building operations. Local monitoring does not suffice: the communications must go both ways, so every parameter that is monitored can also be controlled, instantly from anywhere.

Anomalies in performance can range from marginally significant (such as a burned out light bulb) to significant (like a dying battery in emergency lighting) to potentially deadly - a smoldering fire, poison gas release, overheated wiring, security intrusion, and more. In every case, it is not enough simply to be aware, through traditional monitoring, that something is amiss.

Rather, it's critical to be able to act upon that information - to fix what's wrong, to take other preplanned action, or to summon police or fire at once. eMation solutions enable both monitoring and control as well as preplanned response, ensuring your ability to handle any situation as the need arises.

Key Capability: Wide Access Without Special Software

Operational anomalies occur randomly. Yet, Facilities Managers work on a schedule. What if serious anomalies occur when managers are away from their consoles? Perhaps whoever is on duty will notice the anomaly. Perhaps they'll know where the Facilities Manager is. And perhaps they'll find and notify him or her. Perhaps. eMation technology doesn't depend on the whimsical nature of "perhaps." We won't bore you with the details, but know this: when anomalies occur, eMation technology enables your equipment to notify key personnel at once, by pager, land-line, wireless phone, e-mail, or all of the above, on their own, without human intervention, to get the word where it belongs, without delay. Armed with that news, key people can access the equipment securely from anywhere through a standard Web browser or even a Web-enabled cell phone. They can see what's wrong and fix it, thanks to communications that work both ways.

We reiterate one crucial point: this two-way, human-machine monitor-control interaction takes place over a totally ordinary Web browser. No special software is required. Authorized individuals log in and access building systems directly -- HVAC, lighting, access, security, and building management. Facilities Managers are enabled to solve problems which otherwise may never have been detected until they had directly affected normal operations.

Key Capability: Remote Monitoring/Control By Equipment Manufacturers Enables Faster, More Effective Customer Support and Services

For equipment manufacturers remotely monitoring equipment at customer sites, the benefits are equally enormous. Their technical specialists can monitor, diagnose, and solve problems from anywhere. Frenetic airplane flights to distant locations to fix nonexistent or minor problems can all but disappear. Should an on-site visit be necessary, their remote diagnosis eliminates guesswork, enabling technicians to arrive with precisely the tools and parts they'll need to fix the problem quickly and get the equipment up and running again, fast.

The talents of technical specialists are focused on areas of real need not wasted on false alarms. As a result of this capability, equipment manufacturers achieve improved equipment uptime -- and increased customer satisfaction.

eMation Information Access and Control Capabilities

eMation enables three types of monitor-control access to building infrastructure systems. The three are: 

• Embedded technology. Equipment manufacturers embed eMation technology into small devices which are widely used in buildings. Examples: room light switches, HVAC controls, sun shades. The eMation technology reports any deviation from optimal performance. eMation's two-way communications enable those concerned to respond to these deviations with corrective action.
• Classic supervision and control - the "heart" of the building. One or several installed computers on-site collects information from many different sources - programmable logic controllers, fire detection systems, and other devices. The computer stores, distributes, and displays this information locally or to authorized individuals over the Web. Information recipients can respond to anomalies via eMation two-way communications.
• Web Publishing. Through a Web server built into eMation technology, real-time operational data is made available securely to authorized individuals regardless of their location. This means that, for example, one 24/7 console in one location could monitor all systems in a group of related facilities scattered in different cities or in different time zones. Or, observing an anomaly, a maintenance technician can focus or "zoom in" on a particular system and, if the technician wishes, she can consult with another expert. The expert dials into the system and the consultation is underway, even if the participants are thousands of miles or kilometers apart.

eMation Function-Specific Building Automation Capabilities

• HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. eMation technology enables you to centrally monitor and alter each system's performance according to parameters you select, such as time of day, season, holiday, Sunday, temperature, occupancy, or other usage patterns. You can remotely monitor every aspect of performance, and you can control every HVAC component centrally - or from anywhere via the World Wide Web. Equipment manufacturers and contract maintenance organizations can monitor and control equipment and notify local maintenance teams of prospective problems before they may affect performance.
• Lighting. eMation technology enables you to control lighting according to many of the same parameters as HVAC, ensuring that light is available when it's needed but making sure it's not used unnecessarily. Beyond interior lighting controls, exterior signage can be illuminated at night at times when people are likely to see it and even during the day, when storm clouds hamper visibility. eMation technology can tell you when a battery for an emergency lighting device is dying, so you can replace it before it stops functioning. You'll also know when a light bulb has died and when countless other events occur.
• Access Control. Today, employees and contractors and others not only have key-card access to buildings, they also have login rights to your computer network. eMation access control capabilities allow you to remove anyone from all these access routes simultaneously when they are separated from the company, eliminating unauthorized access. Since the system can operate company-wide, no route of access can be overlooked.
• Security Control. Complex building systems are subject to numerous mechanical or electrical problems including fire, gas, smoke, water, and others. eMation technology can help to secure your goods, protecting your company and your people by detecting these threats and, through two-way communications, enabling you to respond appropriately to each. Police, fire, and other appropriate emergency teams can be summoned automatically; fire doors can be closed automatically; emergency lights can be activated automatically, and much more.
• Building Management. eMation technology enables facilities managers and equipment manufacturers to monitor and control every component of building systems. eMation building management technology focuses on everything other than HVAC, lighting, security, and access, including elevators, parking access controls, time management, user management, energy management including consumption monitoring, and much more. eMation can make every element more responsive to user needs and more efficient. Elevator operation, for example, can be monitored and programmed to respond to peak needs, eliminating unnecessary travel, optimizing availability to passengers, and cutting the use of expensive energy. As is the case with HVAC and other equipment installed in buildings, equipment manufacturers and contract maintenance organizations can monitor and control their equipment and notify local maintenance teams of prospective problems before they may affect performance.

Easy to Install and Configure eMation building automation two-way monitoring and control technology is installed and configured easily.

Among key installation features:

• Requires no learning curve or special training
• Readily connects with a wide range of hardware and software for quick, easy integration o Includes communications drivers for systems from Notifier, Siemens-Cerberus, Frick, York, Trane, Sicli, Hartman and Braun, and others
• Includes highly flexible graphical displays, which give users the exact information they want in easy-to-understand formats
• Accommodates growth and change through a user-friendly, scalable network configuration
• Places no limit on the number of items that can be monitored
• Enables users to select I/O, controllers, and other equipment to communicate through any combination of field bus protocols, including EIB, LonWorks, Profibus, Interbus-S, CAN open, Device Net, and of course any OPC server.

eMation Building Automation solutions are already a reality in thousands of cutting-edge buildings worldwide. Organizations using eMation solutions include:

• Hyatt Hotels
• Motorola
• Supreme Courthouse, State of Israel
• Brussels International Airport
• IBM o National City Bank
• Shell Oil
• Westinghouse
• Le Louvre Museum, France

Additional Key Benefits

• Hot-Backup ensures data integrity for both real-time and historical data. Should the Master node fail, the Backup station automatically takes over the Master's role. Hot-Backup ensures continuous operation and is totally user-transparent
• Alarms can be communicated locally, via the World Wide Web, via WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and by SMS (Short Message System), which provides text on wireless phones. Alarms can activate land-lines, pagers, wireless phones, and email, even leaving situation-specific, to-the-point voice messages.
• Changes in HVAC actuation, timing of lighting and other operations, nighttime or weekend controls, and other activities can be planned to maximize responsiveness to occupants while minimizing energy consumption and equipment wear and tear, and while enhancing cost control
• Equipment performance data can be analyzed in real-time, enabling technicians to interact remotely with devices to execute software updates, change system parameters, or direct maintenance personnel to fix equipment or devices which indicate out-of-service or other operational anomalies o You call the system or it calls you (two-way communications)
• eMation technology enables you to leverage the capabilities of highly-skilled technicians who are dispatched only where there are actual problems which can not be attended to remotely. Internet-enabled equipment communicates performance anomalies clearly, making it easier for facilities managers to send the right technicians with the right equipment and parts required for the job. Consequences: increased technician productivity; enhanced end-user satisfaction; controlled maintenance costs; and reduced equipment total cost of ownership
• Easily integrated into existing systems
• Leverages universally available HTML browsers -- no special software required 
• Ensures data security
• Ensures end-user continuity of service

About eMation
eMation is a market leader in Internet infrastructure solutions that enable companies to unlock the e-value of their products and services. Providing the e-business link between industry and customers, eMation's Internet-driven technology transforms the complex interaction among data, technology and people into a source of new revenue and business-enhancing information. eMation works with companies that provide computer enhanced or controlled equipment and services to a wide range of industries, including medical devices, telecommunications, building, industrial, office and home automation. Headquartered outside Boston, MA, the company has R&D centers in Israel and the US, sales offices in the US, Germany, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Japan and Israel. A network of distributors in over 40 countries provides local marketing, training, consulting, sales and technical support services.

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