{"id":139,"date":"2026-03-17T18:30:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baumcontrol.es\/?post_type=proyecto&#038;p=139"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:11:52","slug":"automatizacion-y-control-del-cpd-de-masorange-en-madrid","status":"publish","type":"proyecto","link":"https:\/\/baumcontrol.es\/en\/proyecto\/automatizacion-y-control-del-cpd-de-masorange-en-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Automation and control of the MasOrange data center in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective of the control system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The automation of the data center was designed to ensure three fundamental objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Continuous 24\/7\/365 availability of the digital infrastructure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precise environmental control in server rooms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy optimization and operational efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a telecom operator&#039;s data center, any thermal deviation or electrical failure can cause&nbsp;<strong>network, cloud or telecommunications service interruptions<\/strong>, Therefore, all critical systems are integrated into one&nbsp;<strong>centralized monitoring platform (BMS\/DCIM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General architecture of the control system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data center control system is structured in&nbsp;<strong>three levels of industrial architecture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level 1 \u2013 Sensors and field devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of measuring points were installed to monitor the conditions of the data center in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c7d8ac4 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-light is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental sensors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>temperature in cold aisles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>temperature in hot aisles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>return temperature of air conditioning units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>temperature in the supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>relative humidity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>differential pressure between aisles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-light is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rack sensors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>upper rack temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>average temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lower temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows detection&nbsp;<strong>thermal stratification or hot spots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c7d8ac4 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-light is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electrical sensors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>status of connections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UPS status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>status of generator sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>current in electrical panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>power per rack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PDU status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-light is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security states<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fire detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>water detection in raised floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>door opening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rack alarms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level 2 \u2013 Installation Controllers and PLCs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Critical systems connect to&nbsp;<strong>industrial controllers or PLCs<\/strong>&nbsp;that manage the control logic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PLC for climate control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PLC power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cold aisle controllers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>free-cooling controllers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The industrial protocols typically used are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modbus TCP\/IP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BACnet IP<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SNMP<\/strong>&nbsp;(IT teams)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industrial Ethernet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These PLCs manage in real time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>start-up of refrigeration units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>valve control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EC fan control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>air flow regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thermal monitoring of the data center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important elements of the system is the&nbsp;<strong>IT room temperature control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cold\/hot aisle configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The racks are organized as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>cold aisles<\/strong>&nbsp;(air propulsion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hot aisles<\/strong>&nbsp;(air return)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The control system normally maintains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>target temperature:<\/strong>&nbsp;22-24 \u00b0C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>tolerance:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00b13 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dynamic air control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BMS automatically regulates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fan speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>opening of gates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cooling capacity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is done by&nbsp;<strong>PID control algorithms<\/strong>&nbsp;based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>average hallway temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>thermal load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rack occupancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooling system integration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data center integrates several cooling technologies connected to the control system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. CRAH \/ CRAC Units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Precision air conditioning units are connected to the BMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system controls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pump temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>return temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fan speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cold water valve opening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each unit reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>alarms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>compressor status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>refrigerant pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>airflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cold water system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data center has a cold storage facility that typically includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>chillers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>primary pumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>secondary pumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exchangers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The control system manages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>chiller sequencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>water temperature control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>differential pressure control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The configuration ensures redundancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Free-cooling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many modern data centers use&nbsp;<strong>free-cooling to reduce energy consumption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BMS decides automatically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>when to use outdoor air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when to activate chillers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>when to work in hybrid mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Controlled variables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>outside temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>outdoor humidity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>return temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can reduce energy consumption&nbsp;<strong>up to 30-40 %<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electrical monitoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system also integrates the power control of the data center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supervised systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UPSs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is monitored:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>burden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>battery status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bypass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>autonomy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Generator sets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Controlled variables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fuel level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oil pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>engine temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>automatic start status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electrical panels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is supervised:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>power per line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>current<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>power factor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>phase imbalance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows detection&nbsp;<strong>overloads before a service outage occurs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Centralized monitoring platform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All systems are integrated into one&nbsp;<strong>SCADA\/BMS platform<\/strong>&nbsp;from which the status of the data center can be viewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interface includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room synopses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>rack heat map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>condition of air conditioners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>electrical status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alarms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>critical alarms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>major alarms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minor alarms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data such as the following is recorded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>temperature per rack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>energy consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>refrigeration performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows for analysis&nbsp;<strong>predictive and energy optimization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alarm management and maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system includes&nbsp;<strong>automatic event management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When an anomaly occurs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the BMS detects the deviation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>generates alarm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sends notification to the Network Operations Center (NOC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>event log<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>high temperature in rack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fan failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loss of feeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows&nbsp;<strong>rapid intervention before it affects the servers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integration with IT systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CPD also includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SNMP monitoring of servers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>switch monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>storage monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows us to correlate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT load<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of implemented automation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Data center automation provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c7d8ac4 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-light is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>continuous operation 24\/7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-light is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">energy efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>cooling optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use of free-cooling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-light is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">predictive maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>early fault detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-light is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">operational safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>centralized control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this allows us to guarantee&nbsp;<strong>Thermal stability, energy efficiency and continuity of service<\/strong>&nbsp;in a 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