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BACnetP2
Methods of Integration
Date: 26 September 2022
Once you have decided that BACnetP2 is the solution you are looking for, there are a few things to consider. One of the considerations, is what additional hardware, if any, will be required for the particular set up... Continue Reading
BACnetP2 Release notes
Date: November 2021
Release notes are updated on an ongoing basis as new versions of BACnetP2 are released. Last updated 22/10/2021...Continue Reading
Auto Mapping
Date: 04 May 2021
When upgrading software or integrating building automation systems, the existing system points must be “mapped”. Usually, mapping the points in a system, or point mapping, must be carried out manually. Where systems... Continue Reading
BACnetP2 How-To Guide
Date: March 2022
Are you a bit unsure as to how to install BACnetP2? Or how to get the reports needed for pricing? Or maybe you need P2 backup files and don't know where to start. This is a how-to guide for our BACnetP2 gateway, that will hopefully... Continue Reading
Siemens P2
Insight Upgrade
Date: 14 December 2020
Siemens has announced the end of life date for the Apogee Insight system as Jan 2022 although new system sales were ended before Jan 2020. The Siemens upgrade path is to Desigo CC using their Apogee P2 ...Continue Reading
Identifying Apogee Controllers
Date: 10 November 2020
Siemens APOGEE P2 BLN Connection. The Siemens APOGEE P2 (over RS-485) network is referred to as the BLN (Building Level Network) for older APOGEE P2 hardware. Networks with newer APOGEE P2 ...Continue Reading
System Architecture
Introducing Siemens Apogee system and Terminology
Date: 09 October 2020
The lowest level is labeled Field Level Network (FLN) in this diagram and is a RS485 (2 wire) shielded twisted pair bus. On the older equipment the FLN was called the LAN. The FLN devices are all “subordinate” ... Continue Reading
Niagara Architecture
Date: 16 Febuary 2021
Tridium is built on Niagara AX (or N4) which is a proprietary framework. A typical Tridium device, called a JACE (Java Application Control Engines), supports numerous open protocols ...Continue Reading
BAS and Controls
Protocol Comparison
Date: 04 Febuary 2021
Building Automation System and Controls professionals will undoubtably know about multiple protocols used to allow devices to communicate. Two of the more popular protocols in commercial BAS...Continue Reading
Project Management for BAS Projects
Date: 26 April 2021
Are you interested in managing projects related to building automation systems and controls? Project management on building automation system projects is sometimes viewed as simply making...Continue Reading
Retrofitting Building Automation Systems
Date: 15 June 2021
Retrofitting, upgrading and integrating Building Automation Systems is a great way to keep on top of energy efficiency and health and safety regulations, as well as keep systems as cost effective ....Continue Reading