Industrial Communications
BACnet
A communication standard designed mainly for building automation and control.
IN ONE SENTENCE
It lets HVAC, lighting, energy and building systems exchange standardised information.
In normal English
BACnet can run over Ethernet/IP, MS/TP serial networks and other transports, helping products from different building-controls manufacturers interoperate.
Why would I use it?
Use it when connecting HVAC and building-management equipment.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A common language for buildings to describe temperatures, fans, alarms and energy.
Related terms
BMS, BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP
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