Rockefeller University, a renowned educational institution known for producing many Nobel laureates, faced challenges with its legacy building management system, which limited the facility's ability to adopt modern, smart building solutions. The university needed an upgrade that would not only maintain operations but also enable seamless integration with more advanced building management technologies.

The primary challenge of the Rockefeller AAM Upgrade was replacing the AAM SAGE supervisory controller without disrupting the ongoing facilities operations. This required a solution that would enable real-time staged integration, while addressing complexities related to communication, programming, and security.

Controls employed a methodical approach to address the client's challenges:

📝 Development of a real-time staged integration plan with close coordination with facilities staff

🔄 Replacement of the AAM SAGE supervisory controller with a Niagara-based solution that acted as a gateway for AAM PUP devices

🔗 Integration of legacy Solo PUP controllers with a Honeywell EBI building management system through Niagara middleware, translating PUP data into BACnet data for monitoring and control

💻 Conversion of old SPL programming into a modern wire-sheet style programming layout

🔔 Support for AAM's native channel-attribute structure, with alarms, history collection, and schedules working as proxy BACnet control points

⚡ Optimization of serial communication networks to prevent overloading with too many packets

✅ Successful upgrade of the legacy AAM SAGE supervisory controller without disrupting facilities operations

🔧 Seamless integration of legacy Solo PUP controllers with Honeywell EBI building management system, unlocking the potential for smart building solutions

🌟 Enhanced functionality and flexibility, empowering the college with modern technology and an all-encompassing interface

🔐 Improved security measures to protect the building management system

💰 Financial benefits by adopting a staged approach, freeing the college from budget constraints

The Rockefeller AAM Upgrade showcases Controls' expertise in transforming legacy building management systems into modern, smart building solutions. Through a carefully planned real-time staged integration, the university was able to adopt new technologies without disrupting operations, providing flexibility and security while maintaining financial feasibility.