BACnet is a communication protocol for building automation and control networks that was developed in 1987. It supports interoperability between equipment from different manufacturers. BACnet defines standard object types and properties to represent devices, data, and functions. It uses a client-server model and provides services for accessing and sharing data across networks. BACnet can be used over various local area network technologies and the internet to connect building automation devices and allow remote access and management.
BACnet is a communication protocol for building automation and control networks that was developed in 1987. It supports interoperability between equipment from different manufacturers. BACnet defines standard object types and properties to represent devices, data, and functions. It uses a client-server model and provides services for accessing and sharing data across networks. BACnet can be used over various local area network technologies and the internet to connect building automation devices and allow remote access and management.
BACnet is a communication protocol for building automation and control networks that was developed in 1987. It supports interoperability between equipment from different manufacturers. BACnet defines standard object types and properties to represent devices, data, and functions. It uses a client-server model and provides services for accessing and sharing data across networks. BACnet can be used over various local area network technologies and the internet to connect building automation devices and allow remote access and management.
BACnet is a communication protocol for building automation and control networks that was developed in 1987. It supports interoperability between equipment from different manufacturers. BACnet defines standard object types and properties to represent devices, data, and functions. It uses a client-server model and provides services for accessing and sharing data across networks. BACnet can be used over various local area network technologies and the internet to connect building automation devices and allow remote access and management.
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Introduction to BACnet
Presented by Jianqing Zhang
Overview BACnet: Building Automation and Control Networks Supported by SPC of ASHRAE since 1987 Standard Project Committee (SPC) 135P American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Position: American national standard European pre-standard ISO global standard
Benefits of BACnet
Single point of control
Competitive system expansion Eliminate fear of being locked in Possibility of integrating all BAC functions Low cost Interoperability
Data sharing Alarm and event management Trending Scheduling Remote device and network management
BACnet Application Scope Scalable from small to large installations Mainly for large installation Different buildings using equipments from different manufactures
Equipments HVAC control (Heating, Ventilation and AirConditioning, i.e. Climate Control) Fire detection and alarm Lighting control Security Smart elevators Utility company interface
BACnet Protocol Set of Hardware + Software of Rules Apply to
Electrical Signaling Addressing Network Access (Master/Slave, Peer-to-Peer) Error Checking Flow Control Message Sequencing, Segmentation, Check pointing Presentation Format (Compression, Encryption) Message Format
Objects Definition Collection of information related to a particular function that can be uniquely identified and accessed over a network in a standardized way.
Objects example Each object is characterized by a set of properties that describe its behavior or govern its operation Object_Name
SPACE TEMP
Object_Type
ANALOG INPUT
Present_Value Status_Flags
72.3 Out-of-Service
High_Limit
78.0
Low_Limit
68.0
Objects Summary 23 standard object types Binary Input/Output/Value Analog Input/Output/Value Multi-state Input/Output/Value Loop File/Program/ Device
BACnet Device A collection of objects that represents the functions actually present in a given real device Device Loop Schedule Group BI/BO AI/AO/AV
Communication Client-Server model Application Services Alarm and Event Services File Access Services Object Access Services Read/Write the properties of an object Manage objects
Remote Device Management Services
Virtual Terminal Services
LAN Options Network Tech.
Introduction
Ethernet
Speed 10-100M bps
ARCNET
Attached Resource Computer
NETwork
2.5 Mbps
LonTalk
Part of LonWorks
2.5 Mbps
Master-Slave /Token-Passing
1 Mbps or less
Point-to-Point
115.2 kbps
BACnet/IP
Transporting BACnet messages between IP devices A framework embracing other new networking technologies
Native BACnet BACnet LAN: Ethernet, ARCNET, LonTalk, MS/TP, LonTalk or BACnet/IP BACnet Field Panels
BACnet Workstation
Sensors and Actuators
Native BACnet devices provide BACnet
communications directly, device to device
Interconnect Multiple LANs
BACnet LAN: Ethernet BACnet Field Panels
BACnet Workstation
Sensors and Actuators
Ethernet to ARCNET Router
BACnet LAN: ARCNET
BACnet LAN: MS/PT
BACnet Field Panels
BACnet Field Panels
Sensors and Actuators
Sensors and Actuators
Ethernet to MS/PT Router
Re-package BACnet messages and re-transmit them unchanged
IP Message Tunneling BACnet devices don't know, or need to know, anything at all about IP
BACnet/IP BACnet device is actually a full-fledged IP node, complete with its own IP address and IP protocol stack
IP Message Tunneling Annex H Router
A BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
Net 1 3
Interne t
Annex H Router
Net 2
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Device B
BACnet/IP BACnet + Intrinsic IP BACnet devices access the IP infrastructure as if it were just a different kind of LAN or virtual data link A devices IP address serves the same purpose as a devices MAC or physical LAN
BACnet Virtual Link Layer (BVLL)
Deals with specific idiosyncrasies of IP networks, such as broadcast Encompass virtually any kind of new network technology or other micro protocol ATM, SONE, ISDN, etc. Data encryption, data compression Enhanced security and efficiency measures
BACnet/IP-Unicast BBMD
A BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Broadcast Mngt. Device
Net 1
Interne t
Net 2
BBMD
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Device B
BACnet/IP-Broadcast A BACnet Device 1
BACnet Device
BBMD
BACnet Broadcast Mngt. Device
BACnet Device Net 1
Interne t
Net 2 4
BBMD
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet/IP-Foreign Device BBMD
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Broadcast Mngt. Device
Foreign devices can register
with certain BBMDs to receive forward broadcast message
Net 1
Interne t Foreign Devices Net 2
BBMD
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
BACnet Device
Application Example: BACnet-Compliant Lighting A Lighting Applications Group, Jan. 2001 Different vendors provides different products Gateway, Controller, Software
Example: Synergy Lighting Control
System
Competitor: LonTalk Open protocol offered by Echelon Part of LonWorks
A LAN specification Different control communication Different aligned manufactures Rapid increase in BACnet installations a promising indicator of market penetration?
Summary BACnet
BAC Model and Message + Network Layer + LANs
Objects: Representing information Services: Making requests and interoperating LANs: Transport system
Features
No fixed architecture Object model is easily extended Doesnt depend on current technology Broad participation in its development Many vendors are committed to it Global interest
Supporting Vendor Totally nearly 70 by 2/4/06 Controller: BACnetcapable sensors and actuators Gateway Router Workstation Web server
