An extra low voltage system is a vital system in a building. However, it accounts for a small proportion (10-20% of the project), contributes to the project's quality, and brings Customers convenience. Therefore, the extra low voltage system needs regular maintenance to ensure smooth building operation.
What is an extra low voltage system?
Extra low voltage system is a technical term commonly used in the construction industry, including electrical equipment, power grids, and ancillary equipment. Unlike electromechanical systems that use 220V consumption, extra low voltage system uses voltages below 30V AC or less than 60V AC.
The extra low voltage system in a building
What does an extra low voltage system include?
An extra low-voltage system includes:
- Building management system is a system used to manage and monitor other systems in the building to help save costs and energy.
- The public address system is used for the public announcement to convey information and messages of the Management Board or the Investor to Customers and residents. In addition, they are used in emergency announcements, along with the ability to play background music in the project.
- Security control system is also known as CCTV/IPTV security system. It is used to observe images and extract data from the server, which helps managers easily control and monitor security in the building.
- LAN and Internet systems combine computers through network-connected devices to exchange information and connect to the Internet.
- The telephone system helps maintain communication inside and outside the building.
- The access control system is set up to limit and manage the building's entry and exit activities of residents and customers. Besides, this system can also integrate other software such as time attendance, timekeeping, etc.
- The intrusion warning system and automatic fire alarm system for building send timely signals to the management server to warn of abnormal activities or fire incidents.
- The smart parking system helps to manage and control the daily amount of vehicles in and out and automatic parking instructions.
Depending on the functions and demands, the Investor can add other systems such as cable-satellite TV, intercom, and video conferencing…
Maintain the extra low voltage system
The extra low voltage system is considered a system with high technology and a complex construction structure. Therefore, the maintenance of the extra low voltage system must follow strict procedures to ensure the quality of the whole system.
Maintain telephone system
- Streamline the cable system, and make connections to ensure aesthetics, neatness, and easy handling when a problem arises.
- Take the periodic maintenance and cleaning of telephone equipment.
- Store data regularly to ensure security as well as limit data loss.
- Handle errors such as broken cables, disconnection, and mistaken transactions.
Telephone system
Maintain Security Cameras
- Check the condition of the connecting wires and offer a timely treatment plan to ensure the security situation in the building.
- Check and clean the recorder and camera periodically.
- Transfer image data to a storage hard drive, limiting data loss.
- Check the quality of the sound and picture.
Maintain Security Cameras
Maintenance of fire protection system
- Inspect and clean smoke detectors regularly, once a month.
- Update the specifications
- Check the wiring from the electrical cabinet to the fire alarm.
- Check and maintain automatic fire alarm system.
Maintenance of fire protection system
Procedure for maintaining the extra low voltage system
The extra low voltage system includes many different parts, but it is necessary to perform all maintenance work with the following steps:
- Step 1: Review and recheck devices in the system. Identify the causes of damage and provide a timely treatment plan.
- Step 2: Carry out electrical system maintenance according to the following tasks:
- Make a detailed maintenance plan for each system.
- Estimate cost for maintenance or replacement as required.
- Step 3: Checkup and evaluate
The maintenance process of the extra low voltage system includes many steps and stages that require equipment and machines to achieve the best effect. Therefore, the Investor or the Project Management Board needs to find reputable partners who provide maintenance services for extra low-voltage systems for buildings to perform the job optimally.
Procedure for maintaining the extra low voltage system
As a leading unit in building management, Taisei VN always understands that management needs to go together with the maintenance of technical systems in the building. Therefore, we are constantly looking for reputable partners to improve service quality, raise brand reputation and bring excellent experiences to Customers.
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