BACnet Fundamentals 101

Roy Kolasa
BACnet International, Education Co-Chair Honeywell International, Open System Integration Market Manager
SESSION NO.: XX.XX TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011 ROOM NO.: 3XX

BACnet Fundamentals
What is BACnet? Why BACnet? BACnet Overview Resources for BACnet Education

Building Automation Control Network (BACnet)

The BACnet Community

BACnet Standard Development Clarifications Corrections Extensions

BACnet Community Development Education Testing Promotion

plus regional BACnet Interest Groups developing in the Middle East and Asia

BACnet Standard
Enables effective communication among intelligent building devices and systems

PartialBACnetInternationalmemberlisting,notallBACnetcompaniesrepresented

BACnet Testing Laboratories

Established under direction and continued supervision of BACnet International Independent testing of products for conformance to the standard Open to all manufacturers Public listing of tested products BTL Mark on tested products

Among the many initiatives undertaken by BACnet International are interoperability workshops or plugfests. At last Falls workshop, more than 35 companies took part in a 3-day event of validating product interoperability Basic & Advanced Functionality

BTL Sponsored One-on-One & Roundtable testing Customer & Supplier sponsored ensure compatibility

 System-wide

BACnet is Comprehensive

Building level controllers Unitary controllers (VAV, RTU ) Component interfaces (chillers, air-handlers, etc)

Multi-level
Backbone Ethernet TCP/IP Subnet over RS-485

Cross-functional interfaces
HVAC Lighting Access control Security Fire/safety

BACnet Technology
Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS)
Data Link Layer
Point-to-Point MS/TP (Preferred for Mixed Vendor configurations) Arcnet, Lon Ethernet & IP (Must define)

BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks (BIBBs)

Data sharing. Alarm and event management. Scheduling. Trending. Device management

Standard Device Profiles

BACnet operator workstation. BACnet building controller. BACnet advanced application controller (B-AAC). BACnet application-specific controller (B-ASC). BACnet smart actuator. BACnet smart sensor

Open System Standard Functionality

Open System Functionality

Open System Standard Functionality with BACnet Client Operator Workstation

Client Open System Functionality & Support

Lessons Learned
BACnet Specifications & Enforcement to ensure compliant systems & devices Integrated and coordinated control sequences Facility Manager & End-User Input into requirements (Alarms, Graphics, Reports, Trending) Consultant and Master System Integrator (MSI) knowledgeable of existing systems & current standards Integrators & Installers need to be trained Open communication protocols enable system integration & subsystem interoperability

Recommended BACnet Education

me m ier ogra if ec /Pr p t/S turer r se ultan fac d-Uons anu En C M r

X X X BI Web Site Education Tab: FAQ, Resources, Webinars, Links X X Fee Based Workshops by ASHRAE & Independent Consultants X BTL Plugfest, Interoperability Test Session X BI Guide Specification Specifying BACnet Educational Session X BTL Working Groups X X SSPC 135 Corresponding Member X X X BACnet.org Web Site Free Tutorials & White papers X X X BACnet Educational Tracks Facility Decisions, AHR, NFMT

BACnet Made Simple

Can I afford a multi-vendor BACnet system?

Times are changing

Collaborative standards = evolving solutions

Systems installation
Smarter controls systems = new installation opportunities

Traditional Systems
The tradition multi-vendor system
Field engineered Highly customized

Traditional Systems
Home Entertainment Building Management System

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HVAC Controls

Lighting

Security

Power Metering

Common Commands achieved with multiple protocol translators (PTs) Multiple standards Multiple programming techniques

Traditional Systems
Architecting a system: Start with a blank slate
Field engineered system Installed by controls specialists

Field provided
User software installation Controller programs Trends, alarms, graphics, etc System interaction features Energy management features

Highly engineered system = highly skilled labor

Integrated Systems

The integrated multi-vendor system

Common methods & tools Common interface techniques Broader usage

Integrated Systems
Home Entertainment Building Management System

PT

PT
HVAC Controls Power Metering

Lighting

Security

Common Commands achieved with one common protocol translator (PT) Single device support of multiple standards Common programming & tools

Integrated Systems
Architecting a system: Starts with integrated features
Factory engineered systems Installed by controls knowledgeable

Controls integrated
User software Controller programs Trends, alarms, graphics, etc System interaction features Energy management features

Integrated system = less skilled labor

Evolving Solutions
Whats being changed? The job startup process is changing - Reduced labor and field required expertise
Improved controller discovery Improved programming and commissioning Factory integrated controllers Easily assembled customer user interfaces

Integrated Systems = Effective multi-vendor BACnet solutions

Thank You
Additional Questions Roy Kolasa BACnet Education Committee
Honeywell International, Inc. Office: 816-505-3568 E-Mail: Roy.Kolasa@Honeywell.com

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