Overview Technical System and Technical System Type

📘 Technical System Tracking Guide

Purpose: To help users understand how technical systems and components are structured, identified, and used across project phases.

🧭 Introduction

In construction and building operations, managing technical systems—like lighting, ventilation, or fire protection—is critical. This guide explains how we organize and track these systems using a structured identification method that supports planning, execution, testing, and maintenance.

🔄 Project Phases Overview

We divide our work into two key phases:

1. Pre-Execution Phase

• Define system types (e.g., Lighting System)

• Assign serial numbers to each system type

• Specify component types and type numbers

• Plan floor-level placement

2. Execution Phase

• Install components into systems

• Assign component numbers to each physical item

• Confirm exact location (floor, room, etc.)

• Perform testing and verification

🏗️ Understanding System Types

A System Type is a category of technical functionality in the building. Examples include:

Each system type is assigned a Serial Number to uniquely identify it across the project.

🔩 Components and Identification

Each system type uses Components—physical items like light bulbs, sensors, or valves. Components are tracked using three identifiers:

🔍 Example:

Let’s say you’re working on the Lighting System on the 3rd floor. You might see:

• System Type: Lighting System

• Serial Number: 01

• Component Type: Light Bulb

• Type Number: 003

• Component Number: 00002076

• Floor Location: Floor 3

This tells you exactly what item is installed, where it is, and what system it belongs to.

🗂️ Floor-Level Mapping

Each system is mapped to a Floor Location. This helps you:

• Know where each system is installed

• Track which components are on which floor

• Simplify testing and maintenance

🧾 Example Breakdown

Let’s say you’re working on a building with five floors. You’re installing lighting systems on each floor. Here’s how the mapping might look:

✅ How to Use This in Practice

Step 1: Identify the System

Start by selecting the system type you're working on (e.g., Lighting System). Use the Serial Number to locate it in your documentation or software.

Step 2: Review Component Types

Check which Component Types are used in that system. For lighting, this might include bulbs, switches, or drivers.

Step 3: Match Type Numbers

Each component type has a Type Number to distinguish variations. For example, LED bulbs vs. halogen bulbs.

Step 4: Locate Component Numbers

During execution, each installed item gets a Component Number. This is your key for testing, checklisting, and troubleshooting.

Step 5: Verify Floor Location

Use the floor mapping to find where each system and component is physically located.

🧪 Testing & Checklists

Because every component has a unique number, you can:

• Generate targeted checklists

• Run system-specific tests

• Track issues to exact items

• Ensure compliance with environmental certifications (e.g., BREEAM, LEED)

🧠 Summary

This system gives you full traceability from design to delivery. You’ll know:

• What system you’re working on

• What components it uses

• Where those components are installed

• How to test and verify them