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1. The Problem

Data center facilities lacked unified monitoring across critical infrastructure systems including fire detection, cooling, power, and security. Multiple protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, RTSP) created integration challenges, while disparate monitoring tools prevented holistic facility management. The absence of centralized alarming and real-time visualization increased response times to critical events, risking equipment damage and service availability.

2. The Solution

FrameworX was deployed as a comprehensive Building Management System (BMS) platform, integrating all critical data center infrastructure through native protocol support. The solution unified fire detection systems, chiller plants, HVAC units, UPS systems, and CCTV cameras into a single operational dashboard. Real-time data processing at the edge enabled immediate alarm response and predictive maintenance capabilities.

Simple Architecture Diagram:


Fire Systems (BACnet) → 
Chillers (BACnet) →
HVAC Units (Modbus) → FrameworX Edge Gateway → FrameworX Engine → Central BMS Portal
UPS Systems (SNMP) →                                    ↓
CCTV Cameras (RTSP) →                         SQL Database & Analytics
                                                                              ↓
                                                                       Mobile Alerts & Reports

Technical Specifications:

  • Fire Detection: BACnet IP integration for alarm status and zone monitoring

  • Chiller Systems: BACnet for pump status, water temperature, and operational parameters

  • HVAC/Climate Control: Modbus TCP for temperature, humidity, and unit control

  • UPS Systems: SNMP v3 for power status, battery charge, and runtime calculations

  • Security: RTSP streams for real-time CCTV integration within supervisory screens

  • Power Monitoring: Multi-function energy meters for facility consumption tracking

  • Server Monitoring: Circuit-level monitoring for critical server infrastructure

3. Key Enablers

  • Multi-Protocol Gateway: Native support for BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, and RTSP in a single platform

  • Integrated CCTV Visualization: Real-time camera feeds embedded directly in supervisory screens for incident correlation

  • Intelligent Alarm Management: Consolidated alarm handling across all subsystems with prioritization and escalation

  • Energy Analytics: Real-time power consumption monitoring with PUE calculations and trend analysis

  • Mobile-First Design: Responsive dashboards accessible from any device for 24/7 facility management

4. The Results

  • Achieved 99.99% infrastructure availability through proactive monitoring and rapid incident response

  • Reduced mean time to resolution (MTTR) by 60% with unified alarm visualization

  • Decreased energy consumption by 18% through optimized chiller and HVAC operations

  • Eliminated manual rounds with automated monitoring of all critical systems

  • Enabled predictive maintenance reducing unplanned outages by 45%

  • Provided complete facility visibility from a single pane of glass, improving operational efficiency by 30%

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