ABSTRACT
The entire energy management systems (EMSs) should be installed by skilled technicians, electricians and mechanics, all of whom are properly trained and qualified for this type of work. The system and materials should be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, roughing-in drawings, details shown on submittal diagrams. The implementation or installation phase is critical to the successful operation, ultimate control of an EMS. The personnel selected should be: familiar with the facility, system, experienced in the present control network, and have full understanding of the overall project scope that will provide assurance that all interfacing components and techniques are incorporated during the installation. Contractors who understand the intent of the design often make adjustments that operate counter to the intent of the design as they try to make the system perform property. The proved to be valuable when commissioning a project as it provided a means to communicate with remote sites during the debugging process as well as maintenance procedures.
