Welcome to the newest edition of the Cornerstones newsletter. The BACnet International community benefits from information and education shared through Cornerstones, the organization's monthly electronic publication. This publication is distributed to members of the BACnet International community, connecting corporate, integrator, site, student and individual end users.
Cornerstones is a unique publication because it speaks not only to the engineer and contractor communities, but also to facility professionals, building managers and owners, and other personnel.
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This is where you come in. We need you to connect! If there is a best practice, company news, product news or BACnet Success Story you want to share, please send them to us. And don't leave out the photos!
All submissions should be sent to Kathleen Magee, BACnet International's Marketing Manager.
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BACnet International News |
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Registration for Fall PlugFest is Open!
The BACnet Testing Laboratories Working Group (BTL-WG) invites manufacturers of BACnet products to attend the 22nd Annual Interoperability Workshop at The University of New Hampshire's InterOperability Lab in Durham, NH.
This event permits vendors to test their BACnet products with BACnet devices from other vendors in a neutral and friendly environment, improving their BACnet implementation and testing methods.
PlugFest will run from Tuesday, October 4th - Thursday, October 6th.
The BACnet Working Group will be meeting on Monday, October 3rd, prior to the start of PlugFest. You can RSVP for the BTL-WG Meeting through PlugFest Registration.
Don't delay! Register by Sunday, July 31st to take advantage of the early bird discount rate for PlugFest. After this date the registration fee will go up by $50.00 (USD).
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Member Video Series Continues: ABB
BACnet International continues its Member Spotlight video series with an interview with Peter Wilder of ABB, a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.
Peter, an HVAC Sales Applications Engineer, currently serves on the BACnet International Marketing Committee and has been an active member for a few years.
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Have a successful BACnet project you want to share?
Keep an eye out for the Call for Papers for the next issue of the BACnet International Journal!
The Journal is our biannual publication where experts, practitioners, and professionals share information and best practices, from building automation trends to devices and application projects; from qualification and training to testing and certification.
BACnet Success Stories can be uploaded onto BACnet International's Success Story Submission page which, once approved, are durable pieces of marketing living on the BACnet International website. Stories for the Journal are selected from these submissions.
Wanting to promote a new product? There is also an opportunity to place advertisments in the Journal, at very reasonable rates.
The next issue, which will be distributed in the fall, will also appear at the 2023 AHR Expo for added exposure, so don't miss the opportunity to get in front of a larger audience!
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Softdel Launches BACnet Handbook – “Digital Transformation Led Innovation in Smart Buildings”
Softdel has recently launched a new resource. Their BACnet Handbook brings together current technical and applications understanding along with future trends for the first time. It is an invaluable resource for business and technical leaders to plan their product roadmaps and smart building infrastructure.
Speaking on the launch of Softdel’s BACnet Handbook, Andy McMillan, BACnet International's President & Managing Director said, "Softdel’s BACnet Handbook will help you see more clearly how BACnet bridges IT and BAS and it will provide you with some examples of BACnet supporting and enabling digital transformation.”
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Automated Logic Releases OptiPoint 7" and 10" Displays
Automated Logic OptiPoint interfaces provide building operators and technicians with visibility and control over a single piece of HVAC equipment or building zone. Available in two sizes, they feature an illuminated color, capacitive touchscreen display and are designed to connect to a single WebCTRL controller, making management of the connected HVAC equipment both intuitive and simple.
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Johnson Controls Releases Metasys 12.0
Johnson Controls recently announced an update to Metasys, the company’s Building Automation System (BAS).
The Metasys 12.0 release is designed for fast troubleshooting in the field, to maintain the latest IT security and networking standards and to reduce installation time and costs. It also provides Metasys users with older software a significant opportunity to upgrade their systems.
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ODIN Cloud-based Business Automation System Enhances Features for Real-time Remote Access
ODIN (Operator Display Integrated Network) Building Automation Systems recently announced their latest software release Version2 Release1.2. The new release provides enhanced performance and a streamlined user interface to monitor BACnet devices in both single and multiple building site installations on tablets, laptops, and smartphones.
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Congratulations to the following BACnet International corporate members who have achieved BTL Certification and can use the BTL Mark on the following products: |
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Alerton
ALERTON GLOBAL CONTROLLER – SMOKE (BTL- 30879)
Device Profile: BACnet Building Controller (B-BC)
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EasyIO
EasyIO FW Controller (BTL- 30877)
Device Profile: BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
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Honeywell
Honeywell Commercial Thermostat TC500A (BTL- 30875)
Device Profile: BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-BC)
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Siemens
DESIGO PXC7, PXC5 and PXC4 Automation Station (BTL- 30870)
Device Profile: BACnet Building Controller (B-BC)
DESIGO PXC7, PXC5 and PXC4 Automation Station (BTL- 30870)
Device Profile: BACnet Broadcast Management Device (B-BBMD)
DESIGO PXC7, PXC5 and PXC4 Automation Station (BTL- 30870)
Device Profile: BACnet Router (B-RTR)
DESIGO PXC7, PXC5 and PXC4 Automation Station (BTL- 30870)
Device Profile: BACnet Secure Connect Hub (B-SCHUB)
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ABB
HVAC Drive (BTL- 30861)
Device Profile: BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
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Belimo
Energy Valve (BTL- 30868)
Device Profile: BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
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Midea
KONG DDC-E0 (BTL-30871)
Device Profile: BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
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Innotech
SKIA Controller (BTL- 30880)
Device Profile: BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
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Duksan Mecasys
3iWebBACnet (BTL- 30863)
Device Profile: BACnet Advanced Operator Workstation (B-AWS)
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