What Is BACnet/SC? Understanding “The Next Generation” of BACnet Security
With the increasing integration of cloud-based systems, IoT devices, and external network connections, operational technology (OT) networks have become more vulnerable to cyber threats. For many organizations using building automation […]
How to Use a BBMD in OT Networks
BBMDs act as a sort of forwarding service. They’re especially useful on large, complicated networks. A BBMD forwards messages from one subnetwork to another, so communications can be broadcast locally.
The Ultimate BACnet FAQ
One of the biggest barriers we’ve encountered in the OT networking industry is the significant lack of easily accessible educational resources. For individuals who are new to the business of […]
The Master Systems Integrator Ultimate Guide
The who, what, where, why, and how of Master Systems Integrators. The Master Systems Integrator (MSI) is not a new term by any stretch of the imagination. It’s been setting […]
What You Need to Know About KNX in Smart Building Systems
BACnet gets compared to a lot of other protocols on the market, including LonWorks, Modbus, and KNX. We’re explaining how each of these protocols are different, and how they stack […]
What’s In a BACnet Packet Capture?
There comes a time in every OT technician’s life (probably more often than they’d like) when they just can’t figure out what the heck is going on. After all, BACnet […]
BACnet Router Basics: What They Are and When You Need One
The concept of “routers” and “gateways” for BACnet management has morphed a lot over time: A BACnet router and a BACnet gateway can be the same thing, but they don’t […]
How BACnet Excessive Read Rate Slows Down Your OT Network
What is Read Rate in Operational Technology? Falling under the umbrella of “data polling” attributes, “BACnet excessive read rate” is the frequency at which a device on your network is […]
Get to Know BACnet, BACnet/IP and MS/TP
First Off, What is OT Networking? Before diving into acronyms, it’s important to understand the landscape. Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software used to monitor and control […]
How to Spec Division 25
The consulting specifying engineer of today is venturing into a totally new territory: Division 25. While an MSI is familiar with the need for a building IoT platform and a […]
