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EcoStruxure™ Fire Operation

Sales Presentation

November 2024

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Market overview

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Introduction

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Market trends and drivers

Taking control of fire safety

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation

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Value proposition by stakeholder

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Architecture and capabilities

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With simple integration, EcoStruxure Fire Operation introduces innovative software and tools in monitoring and managing fire detection systems

Enabling sustainability and efficiency

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Elevating the standard in innovation, our technology empowers efficient monitoring of life safety systems and helps safeguard people, assets and property across the building’s lifecycle

Remote capabilities

Performance and reliability

Cost-effective

Real-time & historical data to make data-driven decisions and automated notifications to enable a faster response time

A responsive web interface design that allows remote diagnosing and control, suitable for mobile devices and tablets

Automated setup & configuration, simplified servicing and less training required for personnel with one toolkit for multiple building systems

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Market trends and drivers

With the increasing emphasis on building safety and regulatory standards, the fire safety market has been evolving to incorporate advanced technologies such as smart fire detection systems, IoT-enabled devices, and integration with building management systems.

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Technology integration

Integration of advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and data analytics into fire safety systems is transforming the industry. This includes smart sensors, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring for improved response and prevention

Demand for integrated solutions

Rising demand for integrated fire safety and security solutions that can be centrally managed, offering a holistic approach to building safety

Sustainability and environmental concerns

A growing emphasis on eco-friendly and sustainable fire suppression systems and materials, as well as a focus on reducing environmental impact in fire operations

Risk Management and insurance influence

The insurance industry's focus on risk assessment and mitigation is impacting fire operations, leading to a greater emphasis on proactive measures and risk reduction

Regulatory compliance and standards

Increasingly stringent regulations and standards related to fire safety are influencing the industry, driving demand for compliant solutions and services

Remote monitoring and management

The adoption of remote monitoring and management technologies is enabling more efficient and cost-effective fire operations, allowing for proactive maintenance and rapid response

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Challenges in the world of fire safety

False alarms challenge building owners by disrupting operations, straining resources with unnecessary costs/fines and eroding trust of occupants, highlighting the importance of safeguarding against cybersecurity threats

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increase in false fire alarms in 2022 over previous year in the UK1

The number of false fire alarms responded to in the USA – more than the actual number of fires2

2 AFP

The average cost of data breaches in 2023, an increase of 2.3% compared to 20224 * 

4 IBM

 of  computers used to control smart building automation systems were impacted by cyberattacks in H1 of 20193 *

10%

2M+

37.8%

$4.5M

* Breaches & attacks can involve unwanted behaviors producing false alarms

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Taking control of fire safety

False alarms and cybersecurity breaches can lead to a number of significant issues affecting the ability to effectively manage investments

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Disruption & Evacuation Fatigue

Increased Maintenance Costs

Loss of Credibility

Legal & Regulatory Implications

Desensitization of occupants, leading to complacency and reduced responsiveness during real emergencies.

Also, the disruption of productivity in workplaces causing unnecessary evacuations and impacting daily operations.

Unnecessary responses from fire departments, wasting their time and resources.

This can strain emergency services and potentially delay responses to genuine emergencies.

Trigger the need for maintenance or inspection of the fire alarm system, incurring avoidable expenses.

Older software’s inability to receive updates may require more upkeep and be vulnerable to breaches.

Over time, these costs can add up significantly.

Erosion of trust in the reliability of the fire detection system, leading occupants to ignore or bypass alarms, which compromises overall occupant safety.

In some jurisdictions, repeated false alarms can result in fines or penalties, as they can be considered a public nuisance or a violation of local fire safety codes.

Waste of Resources

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation

The best way to manage a building’s fire detection system

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How do you solve this today, what is your strategy?

Efficiency & Modernization

Faster engineering, improved operations, and easier

modernization

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Protect your infrastructure and stay current with standards

Enable better, more informed decision making

Access More Information

Occupant &

Asset Safety

Safeguard people, assets and property with minimal disruption.

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation

Fire detection systems are part of the Buildings of the Future strategy

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  • Provides situational awareness through connectivity and data
  • Automated built-in backup and restore capabilities
  • A single hub that is modular and scalable
  • Provides data driven insights
  • Can help to reduce the need for new hardware
  • Helps reduce carbon footprint and emissions with reduced truck rolls
  • Modernization path for legacy systems
  • Seamlessly controlled by end-to-end digital platform
  • Enables remote monitoring
  • 50% reduction in labor & time, allowing for on-site servicing to be done by 1 person instead of 2
  • Real-time and historical data
    • New capabilities that minimize disruptions
    • Early detection with triggering of evacuation procedures
    • Enables a faster response time to alarms

Sustainable

Resilient

Hyper-efficient

People-centric

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation Features

Brings new capabilities to the fire detection system and its users

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Data Visualization

  • Trends
    • Historical data
    • Export logs
  • Reports
    • Flexible reporting tool
    • Customization
  • Incident management
  • Alarm recognition
  • Alarm assignment
  • Alarm checklists
  • Alarm audit logs
  • Alarm customization
  • EcoStruxure Fire Expert
  • Workstation
  • Webstation
  • TGML Graphics Editor
  • Modernized programming

Customized data visualization providing increased system understanding

Trends & Reporting

Real-time monitoring of customizable reports sharing fire detection system trends and performance

Alarms

Best-in-class alarm management allowing for proactive maintenance and rapid response

Tools

System tools designed to maximize engineering efficiency and provide a centrally managed system

  • Graphics
  • Dashboards
  • Real-time data
  • Role-specific
  • Mobile-friendly for remote monitoring

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EcoStruxure Fire operation

Offer positioning | Fire Operation vs. Fire Expert

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Design

Commission

Operation

Service

Fire Operation

  • Advanced

Fire Expert

  • Basic

EcoStruxure BMS

Cloud

On-premise

No extra HW

Integration

Fire Operation

Fire Expert

EcoStruxure Fire Expert and EcoStruxure Fire Operation target different parts of the fire detection lifecycle

EcoStruxure Fire Expert and EcoStruxure Fire Operation target different fire detection system requirements

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation

  • Provide better data visibility with customizable dashboards and rich graphics
  • View more data in one place with Fire Operation’s open integration approach
  • Achieve visibility at scale with views at the device, floor, building, campus & portfolio level
  • Enable on the go and remote viewing with mobile friendly design
  • Better serve stakeholders with custom kiosk displays
  • Situational awareness and operational efficiency by monitoring, maintaining & controlling operations in one application

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Achieving outcomes that deliver more value to owners & facility managers, safeguarding occupants & assets

Connected, real-time tools that are purpose-built for your needs:

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation

Optimize daily operations to effectively manage a building’s fire detection system

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Fire Graphics & Dashboards

Enable interaction and decision-making at the source by visualizing & operating in floor plan context

Calendar schedules

With daily, weekly and/or exception events to control various system commands

Trend logs

Put live data in context, providing insights towards system performance etc.

Fire alarms

Customizable alarm views by persona to manage all system alarms in one view

Event view

Customizable event views by persona to manage all system events in one view

EcoStruxure native

Built-in support to integrate seamlessly with the EcoStruxure™ platform.

Effortless operations

A browser-based application that can be used remotely or while on-premise

Openness & Integration

Integration with 3rd party IT/OT systems via industry standard communication protocols or the SmartConnector framework

Logical operations

Built-in programming lowers personnel requirements and project costs while keeping customizability.

Toolset simplification

Same toolset used for multiple applications, simplifying training needs and driving efficiencies.

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Value proposition by key stakeholder

Property owner

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation allows building owners ease-of-mind that the fire detection system is operating as intended and is cost-effective without compromising the safety of building occupants, assets and the building itself 

Pain Points

Our Solution

Ensure safety of occupants and the building itself

  • A single hub for all systems in my building
  • Early detection and automated notifications
  • Minimize disruption with faster response time

Minimize risks and re-investments in fire detections systems

No additional hardware investment required to

  • Add Esmi Sense FDP into a native EcoStruxure architecture.
  • Integrate Esmi Sense FDP with other critical systems in the building

Increase building value and return on investments

  • Cost-efficient modernization path for legacy software, capitalizing on investments already made
  • Future ready IoT-enabled, plug-and-play, open and interoperable architecture, and platform

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Value proposition by key stakeholder

System integrator

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation helps system integrators who need to efficiently setup and manage the fire detection system in an EcoStruxure architecture while optimizing labor, cost, and resources in a risk-free manner 

Pain Points

Our Solution

Labor-intense commissioning and configuration of system

  • On-time delivery with cost efficient engineering tools automating repetitive tasks
  • Out-of-the-box user experience

Difficult to integrate fire detection systems with other building systems

  • EcoStruxure architecture native support
  • Trusted and reliable industry standard protocols; BACnet IP, Modbus IP, OPC, etc.
  • SmartConnector API framework allows for customized integrations

Lack of remote connectivity results in multiple truck rolls to properly diagnose and fix issues

  • Supports both remote and on-site fire detection system access
  • Efficient trouble shooting with full fire detection system access from a single panel

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Value proposition by key stakeholder 

Service provider

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Pain Points

Our Solution

Lack of connectivity at panel resulting in unnecessary site visits to check status

  • Efficient on-site trouble shooting with full fire detection system access from a single pane
  • On-premise visualization and control of the fire detection system

Consolidation of reports is a manual process incurring possible errors

  • Automated data collection, such as detector test activities
  • Access to real-time and historical data at anytime from anywhere

Manual panel and detector testing is labor and time intensive for service technicians

  • Allocate resources to sites where they are needed the most
  • Reduce on-site labor allocation by 50% by requiring only one service technician at site

EcoStruxure Fire Operation is an operational software that helps service providers take control of fire detection system service and maintenance activities, enable remote checks, and optimize time and effort for each site     

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Value proposition by key stakeholder

Facility manager

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation provides facility managers with accurate fire detection system information at any time, from anywhere, to ensure critical situational awareness and operational efficiency.   

Pain Points

Our Solution

False alarms are costly and also disruptive for occupants

  • Automatic notifications of events that occur
  • Respond to alarms in real-time to minimize risk, reducing disruption and unwanted costs from false alarms

Difficulty in managing operations without remote access

  • Customized alerts and notifications sent to your tablet or mobile
  • Monitoring of multiple sites and event scheduling while outside of the building

Lack of capabilities to manage daily operations and building systems in an efficient manner

  • A single hub for all systems in the building
  • Schedule system controls for planned events
  • Customize emergency response checklists, notifications, alarms, trend logs, dashboards, and more.

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation

Single building system

Large building system

Medium building system

Enterprise building system

EcoStruxure Fire Operation

Is fully modular and scalable to meet fire systems of any size and complexity

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Internal

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EcoStruxure Building Operation: WebStation�Gain secure full building system access from a PC browser on the go from tablets and mobile devices

Mobile Friendly

Secure web-based access from any device providing complete system access for FMs and technicians working throughout the building

Alarm Management

Graphical alarms, integrated email & SNMP notifications and management tools for acknowledgement, tracking, audits, notes and checklists

Graphics

Scalable 2D and 3D vector graphics with live updating data overlays providing views of the fire detection system in the context of building floor plans.

Scheduling

Fire system controls and automation through calendar schedules and special event configurations pulled from Outlook or other external sources.

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EcoStruxure Building Operation: Semantic Tagging

Access to information and insights in human readable form

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  • Semantic Tagging

Standardized Brick Schema contextual modeling, navigate, filter, edit and search on tags.

  • Standardized Contextual Modeling

Brick Schema standardized modeling ontology helps apply consistency to object names and information across different installers and integrators

  • Leverage Tags for Immediate Efficiency Gains

Navigate, filter, edit and search on tags to quickly access information, make mass edits or changes or perform other functions based on tagged information

  • SmartConnector Accessible

Smart Connector APIs also have open access to model data and relations providing additional possibilities for smart connector extensions

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EcoStruxure Building Operation: Enhanced Cybersecurity

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Technology highlights

  • Audit logs
  • CA certificates
  • TLS 1.3 support
  • SSO SAML 2.0 Compatible
  • Adheres to IEC 62443-3-3 requirements
  • HTTPS server-server communication (ON by default)
  • Full system backup, recovery and reconstitution
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Active directory integration
  • Object level security
  • Password policies
  • Auto logoff timers
  • Secure email

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation: Enhanced Cybersecurity

Reduce cyber threat risk as technology evolves

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Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLV2) Policy

Following IEC62443-4-1 and Schneider Electric policies, SDLV2 brings security awareness throughout the entire start to finish development lifecycle

IPv6 Support

EcoStruxure BMS architecture supports IPv6 for server-to-server & client-to-server communication, allowing IT personnel to meet application specifications & reduce costs

Advanced Encryption and Authentication and Secure by Default Features

Secure communications via standard protocols alongside conservative default settings means instant protection and a high baseline for security

BACnet /SC (Secure Connect)

A complete BACnet /SC solution can be deployed with EcoStruxure BMS servers that support BACnet /SC node, hub, and router functionality

Single Sign On SAML 2.0 Compatibility

Native compatibility and integration of SAML 2.0 enables SSO functionality and authentication using ADFS, Azure AD or other SAML compliant solutions

Reducing vulnerabilities, enhancing product security, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Ensuring scalability and availability and reducing the need for complex workarounds facilitating smoother operations.

Enhancing data security by securing communications and lowering the risk of unauthorized access through robust cybersecurity measures.

Establishing a secure communication framework for critical building systems, while minimizing vulnerabilities related to unauthorized access, data interception, and cyber threats.

Streamlining user authentication processes mitigates risks associated with password management, unauthorized access, and potential vulnerabilities arising from disparate authentication systems.

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation: Open Integration �

  • Standard Protocols

Native support for common standard protocols including BACnet IP and Modbus IP

  • Built-in OPC UA Client

High performance, secure, easy-to-engineer integrations with 3rd party devices or systems using the built-in OPC UA client

  • MQTT

Native compatibility to publish & subscribe to IoT data sources via MQTT protocols & brokers

  • SmartConnector APIs

Enable new capabilities, apps, and solutions with open-source developer framework for 3rd party integration

  • Open Databases

Open-source format databases with optional time-series database tools allow for database access from EcoStruxure Fire Operation and 3rd party tools

Diverse integration possibilities driving complete single pane of glass experiences

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EcoStruxure – Fire operation, building automation, access control, emergency lighting

EcoStruxure Fire Operation is at the core of the building management systems

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Integrates multiple systems and devices to collect, analyze and efficiently manage data for small, medium, large and enterprise applications

A scalable, open integration platform that provides a single hub for property owners and facility managers to facilitate building management

With access to more data and new capabilities, building owners and facility managers can turn their data into actionable insights to optimize operations and minimize disruptions

Don’t just collect data, understand it. Access and visualize building data to make it easy to digest, provide context and understand what it is telling you 

Quickly and easily create dashboards with out of the box widgets or create custom dashboards with customer specific graphics or chart types

Secure by Design provides building owners and fire detection system users with assurance that security is built in from the start and not as an afterthought 

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation

Innovation

Apps, Analytics, Services

Edge

Control

Connected Products

Building Advisor

Engage

EcoStruxure Fire Expert

EcoStruxure

Building Operation

Sensors

Plant Room Control

Connected

Room Solution

Other Smart Building Services*

  • Asset & Maint. Mgmt.
  • Space & Workplace Mgmt.
  • Sustainability Mgmt.
  • Integrated Service Mgmt.
  • Real Estate Mgmt.

Valves & Actuators

Fire Detection �Panels

Security Expert Controllers

Major Segments

Design Firms

Healthcare

Hotels

Real Estate

Data Center

Life Sciences

Education

Retail

Public Infrastructure

Building Data

Platform

EcoStruxure

Fire Operation

EcoStruxure Security Expert

Unmatched innovation with an EcoStruxure architecture through Edge Control and Connected Products

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation: Flexibility with Scalability

Fully modular and scalable architecture to meet fire systems of any size and complexity

  • Standalone solution for a single fire system network
  • Edge Level Servers for any size of system
  • Modernization supported architecture
  • 3rd party integration supported architecture
  • Web Based Clients
  • Effortless operations

Connected Products

Edge Control

Enterprise Server running

EBO

Fire Operation

WebStation client

Building Operation

WorkStation client

Corporate IP Network

RS-485

RS-485

Multiple systems with Enterprise Server

Stand alone systems

SmartConnector

Esmi Sense

FDP

Esmi Sense

FDP

Esmi Sense FDP

FX3Net

SmartDriver kit

Esmi Sense FDP

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RS-485

Internal

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation: Flexibility with Scalability

At the core of building management systems

Edge Control

EcoStruxure

INTEGRATED solution

EcoStruxure

NATIVE solution

Enterprise Server

running EBO

Enterprise Server

running EBO

Enterprise Central

running EBO

Esmi Sense FDP

SpaceLogic AS-P

SpaceLogic AS-B

Connected Products

Corporate IP Network

SP-C

DiCAP

Fire Detection

Building Automation

Access Control

Emergency Lighting

Fire Operation

WebStation client

Building Operation

WebStation / WorkStation client

Up to 50 Enterprise Servers per Enterprise Central

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  • Scalable, open integration platform
  • Integrates multiple systems and devices
  • Monitors, manages, and controls daily operations
  • Turns system data into actionable intelligence
  • 3rd party integration supported architecture

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EcoStruxure Fire Operation: Scalable subscription model

Unlock the value you need at the time you need it �

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Accommodating fire detection systems of any size and complexity

  • Different annual subscription packages and add-ons for various needs

  • Grants access to new software features to easily keep your system up to date, which are made available to an active subscription package

  • Stay on top of cybersecurity and software updates.

All major and minor version upgrades and patches are included with an EcoStruxure Fire Operation subscription�

  • With this model, you can control your cost today and plan for future expansion. Upgrade an existing subscription to another package to gain access to even more features

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