Introduction

Requirements

The Fidelio FIAS protocol (Fidelio Interface and Application Specification) has assumed a leading position worldwide for hotel management software and plays an ever larger part in applications in larger hotels. Since the demand for networked systems and room automation is growing, the TwinCAT FIAS Server with a direct FIAS interface enables trouble-free communication between hotel management system and PLC.

Introduction 1:

The TwinCAT FIAS Server is a software package for accessing systems according to the FIAS standard (Fidelio Interface and Application Specification).
It enables communication between a TwinCAT PLC and a system with a communication interface that is compliant with the FIAS standard.
Communication takes place by TCP/IP.

Introduction 2:

The connection of the hotel management software with the automation system helps to improve the efficiency of the system. Hence, the automation system can react automatically to the hotel management system’s room occupancy plan. The air conditioning is adapted accordingly if the room is not occupied, or the sun shade is automatically activated in strong sunlight in the summer.
Apart from the possibility of optimizing energy consumption, customer service can also be improved. Messages between customers and the hotel management software can additionally be implemented using the TwinCAT FIAS Server for customer-orientated services.