Smart Building Systems and Technical Terminology Reference

Core System Components

• Sensor: Temperature, daylight, or motion detection.
• Controllers: PCs, centralized controllers.
• Actuators: Motorized valves, light switch motors.
• Human-Machine Interface (HMI): Interface devices, specialized terminals.

Building System Applications

• Shading: Persiana (Blinds/Shutters).
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): Temperature, humidity control, fresh air management.
• Lighting: Lighting control systems, motion detectors.
• Intercom: Communication via microphone and loudspeakers.
• Audio: Audio and video switching and distribution.
• Security: Control locking, surveillance cameras, motion sensors.

Energy Pricing and Tariffs

• Average cost per day / Average daily wage.
• Charges for peak and off-peak use.

Tariff Types:

• Flat Rate (Plana)
• Time-of-Use (Tiempo Uso)
• Flexible Plans (Plana Flexible)

Technical Action Verbs

• Determine: Determinar
• Charge: Cambia (Change/Exchange)
• Find: Haya (Find/There is)
• Seal: Sella
• Buy: Compra
• Switch (Off): Apaga
• Avoid: Evita

Manual Instructions and Recommendations

Instruction Sequence:

1. First
2. Next
3. Then
4. After
5. Finally

Recommendations and Suggestions (Recomendación y Sugerencias):

• Let's Try: Reparemos (Let's repair)
• Let's Not
• Let's See: Veamos

Imperative Forms

Common Commands:

• Come In: Entra
• Don't Miss: No te pierdas
• Pass: Pásame (Pass me)
• Don't Stand: No te pongas (Don't put yourself/stand)

Affirmative Imperatives:

• Come In
• Order
• Choose

Negative Imperatives:

• Do Not Come In: No entréis (Plural)
• Don't Order: No pidas nada (Don't order anything)
• Don't Choose: No elijas

Measurement and Adjustment Verbs

• Measure: Metro
• Tighten: Apretar
• Loosen: Aflojar
• Peel: Pelar
• Remove/Change: Cambiar
• Press: Presionar
• Turn: Girar

Invoice Structure (Factura)

1. Customer Information
2. Company Information
3. Form and Date of Payment
4. Payment Amount
5. Detailed Work Description

Key Acronyms

• EPCS: Energy Performance Certificates

Troubleshooting Common System Faults

• It Overheats: Se sobrecalienta
• The Filter Is Not Clean: El filtro no está limpio
• The Motor Is Noisy: El motor hace ruido
• The Cooling System Doesn't Work: El sistema de refrigeración no funciona
• The Oven/Washing Machine Doesn't Turn On: El horno o la lavadora no enciende
• The Oven Does Not Heat: El horno no calienta
• Programme Time Does Not Countdown: La temperatura no avanza (The program time doesn't advance)
• The Lights Don't Work/Don't Come On: Las luces no funcionan
• A Wall Switch Is Rather Warm: El interruptor de la pared está bastante caliente
• The Lights Are Blinking: Las luces están parpadeando
• The Light Is Dim: La luz es tenue