Aug 2, 2022BACnet gateways are not a preferred solution because they introduce additional configuration and system maintenance complexity as well as adding cost. In general, it is better to use devices and controllers that implement BACnet directly. However, when no device with the required capabilities is available with BACnet, then use of a gateway allows for that […]
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Aug 2, 2022A BACnet router is a device that passes a message from one network to another without changing the form or content of the message. This kind of device is used to interconnect BACnet networks that have different media (Ethernet, MS/TP over twisted pair, etc.). It is a simple device that just routes BACnet messages where […]
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Aug 2, 2022Ethernet is a standard for transporting messages from place to place across a network. This is necessary but not sufficient for ensuring building automation equipment can interoperate. In addition to transporting messages, it is necessary to ensure that both the sending and receiving equipment understand the content and context for each message. BACnet provides a […]
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Aug 2, 2022The BACnet standard specifies everything that is required to ensure devices can effectively interoperate across the network. This includes the physical interconnection, routing of messages, encoding of messages and the meaning of messages, including object and service definitions. Modbus defines message encoding and physical interconnection options but does not address the meaning of messages. So, […]
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Aug 2, 2022Yes. BACnet supports IPv4 and IPv6 networks which provide for Ethernet, Wi-Fi and other network technologies. In addition, BACnet supports a specific twisted pair networking technology (MS/TP) that is designed for building control applications.
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Aug 2, 2022The BACnet standard specifies everything that is required to ensure devices can effectively interoperate across the network. This includes the physical interconnection, routing of messages, encoding of messages and the meaning of messages, including object and service definitions. BACnet has a broad set of capabilities and options to cost-effectively address complex, sophisticated devices and also […]
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Aug 2, 2022The BACnet Institute includes a community forum where technical questions can be posted for review and responses by BACnet experts and the community at large. The forum maintains a searchable history of questions and responses that address many issues. The BACnet Institute also maintains a searchable library of white papers, presentations, and articles with a […]
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