Capstone Project - Day 2

According to the content from the previous day of Capstone Project, we were still working on the non-finished physical wiring for some devices. And try to integrate them into a system by using the OpenGN platform. We were mainly researching the installation and operation manuals of the OpenGN platform and testing its software that pre-installed in the lab computer. The floor plan of our laboratory rooms C505 and C527 on the fifth floor has existed in the system. Our purpose is to integrate all subsystems and link them to OpenGN, then the system will show all the locations and details of on the floor plan.

The monitor and computer with OpenGN will be installed in front of the lab class, and this will be one of the features of the future demo room. An FX-2000 Fire Alarm System was provided by Professor Leo and will be integrated together.

Capstone Project - Day 1

The introduction of Mircom OpenGN Platform and Capstone Team:

OpenGN (Open Graphic Navigator) is an advanced, PC-based, Integrated System Graphic Annunciator. OpenGN provides centralized Life Safety Systems/Mass Notification network annunciation with real-time event notification, historical event logging, report generation, and control of multiple panel networks and devices.

Our team is formed by four people, me, Dave, Hector and Varshil. and Dave is the leader of the team.

Process and Goal:

In the first day of Capstone, we were focusing on the preparatory work: setup and run the OpenGN software, learn more information of the Mircom LT-980 TX3-CX Card Access control controllers and FR-320 Fire Alarm Systems, download the installation manuals from the website, check all wiring connections and install the missing components.

Our goal is to set up all intercom systems, card access control controllers and Fire Alarm Systems, get them to communicate with each other and supervised by the OpenGN software.

Capstone Project - Mircom OpenGN Platform

Description

Mircom has been a long time supporter of our Building Automation program and has hired several of our students over the past years as well as integrating some of our ideas on to their OpenGN platform. This project will continue to work with OpenGN to display information on the status of the connected building systems such as Fire and Card Access panels as well as research other building systems that can be added to the platform. Integration with BIM will also be investigated.

Deliverables

1. Re-commission existing Fire and Card Access panels using the latest OpenGN software platform.

2. Explore the Digital Twin features of OpenGN and include the DSC alarm system.

3. Design a network connected I/O interface that can be used to display status points of the devices

connected to it. (Example, if the room is occupied or lights are on or off).

 4. Connect other labs on the 5th floor to OpenGN.