What Are Passive Optical Splitters? A Simple Explanation
The innovation of Passive Optical Networking, allows us to use these splitters when designing flexible and expandable network topologies, creating fault-tolerant networks, and making efficient use of fiber. Among the […]
“Global Who-Is Explained: The BACnet Broadcast You Need to Know”
An excess of Global Who-Is/I-Am messages can devastate BACnet networks. Particularly on a big network with many devices, limiting broadcasts to only the necessities is important. But Global Who-Is messages […]
Project Haystack and Tagging Explained
In building automation, there’s a growing — and very apparent — need for Project Haystack and tagging. For those not familiar, Project Haystack is a grassroots not-for-profit made up of industry representatives […]
Secure Connect Q&A: Bernhard Isler and David Fisher
We recently hosted a webinar on BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) with special guests Bernhard Isler from Siemens and David Fisher from PolarSoft, two main figures behind BACnet/SC. We talked about […]
Introduction to BACnet Secure Connect
Everyone’s growing more aware of the need for cybersecurity. There have been so many cyberattacks in recent years, that it’s almost impossible to ignore. But there’s long been a view […]
What is Modbus?
BACnet gets compared to a lot of other protocols on the market, including LonWorks, Modbus, and KNX. Over the next few articles, we’re explaining how each of these protocols are […]
What is LonWorks?
BACnet gets compared to a lot of other protocols on the market, including LonWorks, Modbus, and KNX. Over the next few articles, we’re explaining how each of these protocols are […]
The Internet Layer, Explained
IT and Operational Technology (OT) are merging more as the Internet of Things grows in prominence. This collaboration between IT and OT is great, but there are still gaps in […]
What Does BACnet Topology Look Like?
What defines a BACnet network? There are certain essentials you can expect to find on a basic BACnet network, according to KMC Controls: “A simple network requires only two or […]
BACnet Web Services Explained: A Quick Guide for OT Professionals
BACnet Web Services is a standardized system that helps facilities managers integrate different types of information to understand their building and network. Traditionally, this would have to be done through […]
