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S O L U T I O N SMaking the Smart Building Simple

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IP CONVERGENCE IS HERE Connected smart buildings are delivering a level of integration and automation that was once reserved for science fiction. Imagine a building where facial recognition software automatically unlocks the door for you. Lights turn on as soon as you walk in, and security cameras activate in response to your motion. Even the color of your lights changes throughout the day to mimic natural daylight, and conference room temperatures automatically adjust prior to each meeting to make sure everyone is comfortable. This integration is happening today, thanks to the skyrocketing growth of IP-connected devices. Almost every office building, school, and hospital has some level of building automation functionality built in.

SMART BUILDINGS MAKE SENSEImproved ProductivityThe 3-30-300 Rulesm says that a company pays $3/sq. ft. for energy costs, $30/sq. ft. for real estate, and $300/sq. ft. for salaries. Smart buildings can positively affect each.

Reduced Capex and OpexPoE-enabled devices are less complex to install than traditionally powered devices, which can save up to 15% on installation. Additionally, energy-efficient fixtures and reduced maintenance costs result in lower operating expenses.

Actionable AnalyticsSensors capture data that is analyzed to provide tips on making your business more profitable with recommendations for energy-efficiency, occupancy maximization, and more.

System ConvergenceWhen building systems talk to each other via a common Ethernet language, you get centralized control from a single location, consolidation of support resources and improved overall system performance.

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THE EVOLVING TELECOM ROOM

THE EMERGENCE OF THE uLAN™ Smart buildings save energy, reduce costs, and improve productivity and user experience. But they also tax your IP network with additional power and bandwidth. How can you manage that additional stress on your network without risking your network performance. To address this challenge, we are beginning to see a physical separation of the Core LAN and the emerging Utility LAN (uLAN™).

As more utility devices connect to the IP network, we will begin to see a change in the size of the Telecom Rooms (TR). Traditionally the TR has been located wherever architects could squeeze in a few square feet. The emergence of the uLAN will change this, as space is reallocated from the Electrical Closet to the TR or IDF to support hundreds of IP-enabled utility devices. ANSI/TIA 569-E suggests a 150-square-foot TR to serve 101-200 equipment outlets. Moving lighting and other IP- enabled utilities to the TR will generally mean a 3X increase in both the number of equipment outlets served and the size of the TR.

An ecosystem of devices that are not traditionally Ethernet-enabled, but are now being connected and powered by the IP network.

When we think of the core LAN, we think of devices that have traditionally been Ethernet-enabled – desktop computers, VoIP phones and wireless access points. To manage the additional bandwidth and power demand from smart building applications without jeopardizing core LAN performance, we are seeing the emergence of a separate utility LAN (uLAN™) to connect and power security cameras, lighting building automation systems, and more.

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Traditional TR serving 101-200 equipment outlets80% Core & 20% uLAN

TR with uLAN serving 201-800 equipment outlets20% Core & 80% uLAN

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THE SMART BUILDING STARTS IN THE CEILINGA smart lighting system is more than just lights. It is the brain of the uLAN. The true value of smart lighting is that it establishes a birds-eye-view sensor network throughout your facility that can be integrated into virtually any system or device via an open API.

CRITICAL INTEGRATIONSystem integration becomes critical in the unfortunate event of an intruder or fire emergency. Enabling your building systems to talk and react to each other without human interaction could mean the difference between life and death.

SMART LIGHTING: THE BRAIN OF THE uLAN

PoE-enabled smart lights do more than just light your spaces. They can learn and sense things. They can interact with people and places. They can gather and share data.

Smart lighting software also enables an open communication channel between your lighting and your other building automation systems, such as BACnet® optimizing building resources and scoring dramatic gains in energy efficiency and space utilization. In this sense, smart lighting truly is the brain of your smart building.

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Connecting Cree lighting fixtures and dimmers is exactly the same as connecting any other device to the network. And Transition Networks’ switch is simple to install and manage. Berk-Tek has carefully selected low-voltage LAN contractor

WHO CAN INSTALL SMART LIGHTING?

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RELIABILITY AT A PRICE THAT MAKES SENSEIn the anatomy of a smart building, the PoE switch is the muscle that powers your connected devices. With the ratification of 802.3bt in 2018, you can now transmit up to 90W of power over category cabling. This opens up a whole new set of utility devices that can be powered by the IP network, but also need to be managed. With utility applications, you don’t need an expensive Tier 1 switch, but at the same time, the switch has to be reliable. Your security system can’t go down, and your lights need to work every time. And using a switch that provides visibility and control over how these devices are connected and managed is key to operational efficiency.

Transition Networks PoE++ switch: • 24-port 802.3bt switch supporting up to 90 Watts of power per port • About 25% less expensive than Tier 1 • Intuitive management software • Lifetime warranty • 24/7 live tech support

INTUITIVE MANAGEMENT SOFTWAREThe Transition Networks PoE++ Switch is equipped with intuitive, easy-to-use management software.

Transition Networks 24-port PoE++ Switch: The perfect balance of price and performance

Topology view provides end-to-end visibility of attached devices with remote access into each device.

Dashboard console overview of connected device, with notification monitoring capabilities.

LANmark™-IP

High-efficiency, 22AWG, Category 5e performance for high-power, low-bandwidth (1Gbps) applications such as PoE lighting.

The best Category 6A performance for high-power, high-bandwidth applications like HD video, and the only choice for 802.11ax wireless.

A building’s cabling infrastructure serves as the nerves that connect the uLAN™, sending data and power to your smart building devices. Berk-Tek, along with our connectivity partner Leviton, offers several cabling systems that are specially designed for the higher levels of PoE that many smart building systems require.

CONVERGED APPLICATION SCORETo measure a cabling solution’s performance in real-world scenarios, you need to do more than just count decibels. That’s why Berk-Tek developed the Converged Application (CA) Score to measure how well cables perform under the stress of converging applications.

The CA Score is an indicator of how well IP traffic is protected when cable bundles are energized with PoE. The CA Score is calculated using a proprietary algorithm that combines the results of tests measuring Mean Opinion Score (for VoIP sound quality), Frame Error Rate (for data), Media Loss Rate (for video quality), and heat rise from PoE.

The CA Score is represented by a numeric value between 1 and 10, with 1 being the lowest performance and 10 being the highest.

Berk-Tek’s CA Score was a paradigm shift in the industry, moving from decibels-only based testing to applications-based testing that more closely mirrored real-world conditions. Over time the CA Score has become the benchmark used to evaluate cabling performance in the converged enterprise.

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Heat Rise Severe Significant Moderate Moderate Moderate LowCAscore

BERK-TEK CABLES GET THE HEAT OUT!Both LANmark-XTP and LANmark-IP provide superior PoE performance, supporting bundles of up to 720 cables all energized to 100W. LANmark-XTP’s specially designed discontinuous shield acts like a heat sync to dissipate heat, whereas LANmark-IP’s larger AWG size and long twist lays minimize the amount of heat generated.

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CUSTOMER-FOCUSED. TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN. QUALITY-ASSURED.This alliance between two of the best brands in network infrastructure delivers performance beyond the standards. Berk-Tek and Leviton Network Solutions offer an industry-leading limited lifetime product and performance warranty on every system installed by an OASIS Certified Integrator or Leviton Certified Contractor. This warranty is your assurance that your certified structured cabling system performance will exceed all relevant cabling system standards. If a warranty-related issue arises, our expert staff and technical support are dedicated to quickly resolving any and all warranty-related field issues.

CONNECTING IT ALL

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EXTEND YOUR NETWORK BEYOND THE SMART BUILDING

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TMOneReachOneReach utilizes a copper/fiber (multimode or single-mode) cable to extend PoE+ (30 Watts) and up to 1 Gbps to a kilometer away, and is well-suited for security cameras, wireless access points, and other devices located more than 100 meters from the switch.

EXT-100A cost-effective way to extend the reach of standard PoE+ up to 1,200 feet, EXT-100 is ideal for security cameras, VoIP phones and access control devices located both inside and outside the building.

TMPowerGIG-OACPowerGIG-OAC is an outdoor managed PoE switch that extends your network to remote and/or harsh environments. When local power is available, this 1 Gbps solution can deliver up to 90 Watts (PoE++) to 100 meters. It is ideal for security cameras, wireless access points, digital signage, PoE lighting and more.

uLAN™ EXTENDER SERIES

Building automation, security and WiFi systems often require devices to be located more than 100 meters from the switch. Security cameras, emergency phones, wireless access points, and access control devices can be located in parking lots, parking garages, and at various other places inside and outside the building. Connecting and powering these devices can present a challenge.

The uLAN™ Extender Series is the industry’s most comprehensive solution set for extended PoE. These solutions enable you to extend your network simply and cost-effectively, providing data connectivity and power to any smart building device in virtually any installation environment.

For more information, please visit www.berktek.us/extendedPoE

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