Aug 3, 2022No. BACnet defines many kinds of interoperations between devices but it does not define a standard programming method. However, while programming tools are unique to each supplier, a variety of BACnet system diagnostic tools are available that allow technicians to analyze, optimize, operate, and diagnose BACnet devices, networks and configurations regardless of the equipment supplier. […]
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Aug 3, 2022BACnet offers a large set of options to meet the broad set of needs inherent in the building automation industry. However, like all control systems, BACnet systems require configuration, and in some cases application development work, to meet the functional requirements of a specific building system. Only for the simplest of operations would it be […]
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Aug 3, 2022BACnet provides interoperability among control system components but does not directly impact how system data is presented to operators. So, knowledgeable building system operators are typically as comfortable with a BACnet system as any other system. Technicians typically utilize software tools to monitor, analyze and diagnose building automation networks. There are a variety of BACnet […]
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Aug 3, 2022PICS stands for “Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement.” It is a document containing a list of a device’s BACnet capabilities. Every BACnet device is required to have one. It contains a general product description; details of a product’s BACnet capabilities; which network options are available; and a few other items relating to character sets and special […]
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Aug 3, 2022All BACnet devices share some capabilities that allow them to interoperate on a network with other BACnet devices. However, BACnet allows devices to implement only the parts of the standard that are needed to accomplish the function of the devices. This allows BACnet to be used in low-cost devices as well as high functionality devices. […]
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Aug 3, 2022All BACnet products that have completed the BTL Certification process have a certificate. However, some older products were BTL tested prior to completion of the Certification process and those products are in the BTL product listing database but might not have a certificate.
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Aug 3, 2022A Certificate of Conformance is a formal document attesting to the fact that a product has successfully completed the BTL Certification process. BTL Certificates are a regulatory requirement in project submittals in some countries and regions.
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Aug 3, 2022The BTL Listing is an online database of products that have successfully completed the industry accepted testing and certification process. Products that are not in the BTL product listing database have not been BTL tested or certified. Each product in the BTL product listing database has a BTL Listing document with information on the specific […]
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Aug 3, 2022Yes. There is an organization called the BACnet Testing Laboratories that defines and oversees testing and certifying of BACnet products. All BACnet products should be BTL tested to ensure a high level of interoperability. Users and specifiers should require BTL certification and/or listing for all products on their projects. The list of BTL tested and certified […]
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Aug 3, 2022Yes. System expansion was a major consideration in the development of BACnet. As a result, BACnet is very open-ended. It allows you to choose from a large range of devices. By selecting the right equipment, not only can a system be expanded, but it can also become more efficient. The building automation industry continuously develops […]
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