Do You Need an MSI?
There are a lot of articles out there telling you what an MSI is and what they do. But what can they do for you? Why do you need one? You’re in the design phase of a new building. Contractors and vendors are all coming at you with demands. Everyone has an opinion on how […]
The MSTP Mistakes Everyone Makes (But You Don’t Have To)
BACnet MS/TP, and BACnet MS/TP troubleshooting, has been around for a long time. And while smart building systems continue to transition towards IP-based solutions, there are still a lot of MS/TP networks everywhere. They remain a robust, cost-effective way to create and maintain building automation systems. So what does that mean for those who may not […]
Optigo Visual Networks Now Allows Users To Analyze Data Captures of an Unlimited Length and File Size
February 28, 2024, Vancouver, Canada – Optigo Networks Inc. (“Optigo Networks”), the leading provider of operational technology (“OT”) hardware and software solutions, is pleased to announce the latest free update to Optigo Visual Networks (“OptigoVN“). OptigoVN now provides all users with the ability to analyze packet captures of an unlimited length and file size, as […]
Your guide to capturing MS/TP
With our guide and some useful tips and tools from Steve Karg, you can capture MS/TP without even breaking a sweat.
OptigoVN Update Adds Downloadable Reports
October 16, 2023, Vancouver, Canada – Optigo Networks Inc. (“Optigo Networks”), the leading provider of operational technology (“OT”) hardware and software solutions, is pleased to announce that Optigo Visual Networks (“OptigoVN”), Optigo Networks’ next generation OT network and BAS monitoring and troubleshooting tool, just got better with a free update that provides all users with […]
Optigo Networks & BrainBox AI Collaborate to Improve Network Health and Energy Savings
The ongoing heating and cooling needs of the world’s buildings account for 28% of energy related carbon emissions, according to the World Green Building Council. It’s no secret that creating a more sustainable environment depends upon our ability to innovate and quickly adopt smart technologies that can greatly reduce our carbon footprint. Among the companies […]
Optigo Networks Announces New 24-Port Edge Switch
Vancouver, BC, May 2, 2023. Optigo Networks Inc. (“Optigo Networks”), a global leader in building, monitoring, and troubleshooting operational technology (OT) networks in smart buildings, is pleased to announce that it has added ONS-CR2420GT, a new 24-port Gigabit edge switch, to its innovative line of Optigo Connect hardware products. Optigo Networks is now accepting orders […]
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 way to integrate all the systems, a consulting engineer is only just starting to engage on this level. Need help specifying Div. 25? We’ve worked […]
Capture BACnet traffic right from your JACE
The latest release from Visual BACnet brings huge convenience and time-saving for users with JACE controllers. Now your JACE gives you greater visibility into your BACnet network, allowing you to capture and send data to Visual BACnet for analysis without additional hardware. This solution means that anyone with a JACE controller can capture the BACnet […]
Creating a Robust BACnet Network at Coventry University
Coventry University in the United Kingdom underwent extensive construction for campus expansion, requiring the installation of new devices and network changes. With all the activity on the network Chris Goodman, Senior BMS Technician at Coventry, and his team then had to deal with the subsequent broadcast storms. It was challenging to identify the cause of […]
