AVP - Data Center Automation

Technical Scope of Work

1. System Architecture & Design - Must

• Define and document the overall control architecture , including:
• PLC/DDC network hierarchy and supervisory levels.
• OT LAN segmentation, VLAN design, and IP plan.
• Redundancy and failover logic for automation systems.
• Develop IO lists , control philosophy documents and functional design specifications (FDS) .
• Coordinate between MEP consultants , controls contractors , and operations to align automation design.

2. Control System Development - Must

• Author control sequence logic for:
• Power systems: Need to have good understanding of the capacity framework and working design of UPS, LV/MV switchgear, gensets, fuel systems, PDUs
• Cooling systems: Need to have good understanding of the capacity framework and working design of chillers, CRAHs, pumps, valves, cooling towers, heat exchangers.
• Configure and validate PLCs, DDCs, and SCADA servers (Schneider / Siemens / Rockwell / Honeywell).
• Standardize data points and naming conventions across all systems.
• Implement interoperability via BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA , and MQTT brokers for telemetry aggregation.

3. Commissioning & Validation - Must

• Develop FAT/SAT scripts for validation of control logic, redundancy, and failover scenarios.
• Execute alarm and trend validation to ensure full functional coverage.
• Oversee integration testing with DCIM , AIops , or energy optimization platforms.

4. Operations Enablement - Must

• Create O&M procedures for BMS / SCADA systems including:
• Change management and version control.
• Alarm rationalization and escalation protocols.
• Data historian configuration and retention policies.
• Develop automation analytics dashboards to track PUE, thermal KPIs, and predictive maintenance metrics.

5. Continuous Optimization - Must

• Collaborate with design and operations teams to:
• Tune PID loops and optimize control setpoints.
• Integrate AI models for predictive control.
• Support digital twin deployment and data validation.

6. OT & Cybersecurity Governance - Great to Have

• Define the OT framework for automation systems, including:
• Network segregation between IT and OT.
• Firewall and DMZ policy enforcement.
• Patch management and backup strategy for controllers and servers.
• Align systems to IEC 62443 or equivalent cybersecurity compliance framework.
• Maintain system access logs , firmware inventories, and security posture reports.

Deliverables

• Control Philosophy Document (CPD)
• Functional Design Specification (FDS)
• Control System Architecture & Network Diagram
• FAT/SAT Test Protocols & Reports
• OT Security Policy for Automation Systems
• Standardized Tag List & Alarm Database