Smart Building Systems and Technical Terminology Reference

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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

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