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- Read the latest Issue of our Journal
- Journal Media Plan
- Check out our AHR Education Sessions
- Volunteer with us at AHR
- SSPC 135 Committee Updates
- BTL Testing Tips
- Corporate Member Spotlight Video
- TBI Resource Center
- Corporate Member News
- New BTL Certifications
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Welcome to the newest edition of the Cornerstones newsletter from BACnet International. 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 users to BACnet news and updates.
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 you have company news, product news, BACnet Case Study or a best practice you want to share, please send them to us. And don't leave out the photos! Read past Cornerstones and Case Studies.
BACnet International's Communications Manager.
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BACnet INTERNATIONAL NEWS |
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Extra! Extra!
Read the latest Journal of Building Automation
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Unlock the future of building automation with the latest insights and research from industry experts! |
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The latest issue of our Journal of Building Automation has been released! Issue 24 highlights “Innovations and Integrations in Building Automation.”
Thank you to members of the BACnet community who contributed articles:
“Understanding BACnet/SC for Easy IT integration”
Harpartap Parmar, Contemporary Controls
“Unlocking the Power of BACnet in Industrial Automation”
Richard Theron, MSA - The Safety Company
“How BACnet Secure Connect can help “Future-Proof” your Building”
Ken Gilbert, MBA, LEED AP, Automated Logic Corporation
“BACnet Protocol Expands Dominant Market Share in Latest Market Research Report”
Mary Catherine Heard, BACnet International
“New Cybersecurity Acceleration Program to Fast-track BACnet/SC Implementation”
Michael Osborne, BACnet International
“Trends in Building Automation and Smart Buildings”
Paul Furtak, NETxAutomation Software GmbH
"Fan Array Integration"
Tim Skell, ABB
“Compliance as a Catalyst: Regulatory-Driven Sustainability in Data Centers”
Michael R Wilson, Nlyte Software, a Carrier Company
“On the Increasing Prominence of Indoor Air Quality as a Primary Driver of Trends and Opportunities in the Building Automation & Control Systems Sector”
Ari R., KMC Controls MENA, JJ B., Airthings
“Exploring Integration Opportunities with Airflow Measurement Stations”
Darryl DeAngelis, EBTRON
“Establishing an Autonomous Building Industry Standard”
Troy Harvey, PassiveLogic
“Riding the Time of Climate Change”
Kathleen Magee, Belimo
If you are interested in submitting an article about the BACnet protocol or the building automation industry for a future issue of the Journal of Building Automation, please contact BACnet International Communications Manager Mary Catherine Heard at marycatherine@bacnetinternational.org. Authors who submit in 2024 will have their articles be in consideration to be part of BACnet International's 2025 AHR Expo education session slate.
The registration deadline for ads and articles for the Spring 2024 Journal is February 16th.
Please view the media plan below for more information on advertising.
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Mark your calendar for our AHR Education Sessions! |
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Don't miss the opportunity to increase your BACnet knowledge at the 2024 AHR Expo. |
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BACnet 101: An Introduction to BACnet
Monday, January 22nd | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker: Edward Tom
Product Manager, Drives
Yaskawa America, Inc.
Compliance as a Catalyst: Regulatory-Driven Sustainability in Data Centers
Monday, January 22nd | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker: Michael Wilson
Director of Marketing
Automated Logic, d.b.a. Nlyte Software
BACnet Global Community Outlook (2024-2029)
Monday, January 22nd | 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Speaker: Andy McMillan
President & Managing Director
BACnet International
Web Services. What They Are and Why They Matter.
Monday, January 22nd | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker: Coleman Brumley
Principal Software Engineer
PassiveLogic
BACnet International GuideSpec for Lighting System Integration into the Facility BAS
Monday, January 22nd | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Grant Wichenko
President at Appin Associates
Member ASHRAE, Appin Associates
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Volunteer in the
BACnet International
Booth at the AHR Expo
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The AHR Expo in Chicago will be here before we know it! BACnet International will be exhibiting at Booth S6100 in the South Hall in the Building Automation section. As members of the BACnet International Community, we would like to invite you to volunteer in the BACnet International booth. This is an excellent opportunity to network, meet members of the BACnet team and talk to attendees about your company's BACnet products. This year, volunteer booth shifts are only for 1 hour, however, we encourage you to sign up for multiple shifts throughout the show period if your schedule permits. Additionally, the BACnet International booth will have more seating for volunteers. |
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Current SSPC 135 Happenings from
SSPC 135 Chair
Coleman Brumley
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ANSI/ASHRAE 135.1-2023 – Method of Test for Conformance to BACnet was released for publication and is now available for order from the ASHRAE bookstore.
This publication is a joint effort between the ASHRAE SSPC 135 and the BACnet International BACnet Testing Laboratory Working Group (BTL-WG).
Per bacnetinternational.org, the BTL-WG “is responsible for the technical aspects of the of BACnet International’s testing and listing activities, the central goal of which is the improve BACnet interoperability between building automation products.” Historically, part of this responsibility has been the creation of so called “BTL Specified Tests”, which are either newly created test concepts and steps or modified tests from the 135.1 standard. This is done to expedite the testing of devices that are introduced to the testing labs that implement functionality that does not yet have tests available. Or, on the other hand, an implementation undergoes testing that uncovers a deficiency in an existing test.
This approach has the benefit of speed. A focused group of technical experts can turn around modifications – often in days or weeks. The SSPC is much slower, and the turnaround is often months.
However, an unfortunate side effect of this approach is that, unless properly maintained, it can lead to separation from standardized tests. This can lead to perception of two standards, one maintained by the SSPC (135.1) and another maintained by BACnet International (BTL-WG Specified Tests, specifically Test Package 23.2).
I’m happy to say that, as of the publication of Addendum 135.1-2019s, this situation is resolved. This addendum integrates the changes created by the BTL-WG into the published standard. Thus, the publication of ANSI/ASHRAE 135.1-2023 also includes these changes.
Coleman Brumley
Chair SSPC 135
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Tips for a Successful BTL Testing Experience
While the Testing Services Team is estimating the time required to perform the BTL Testing of your device, we do make specific assumptions in order to provide an accurate estimation of testing hours. These assumptions are necessary to successfully complete BTL Testing.
One important assumption is that the testing performed at the RBTO will be to test the compliance of the BACnet implementation and does not include any development testing. We do assume that the manufacturer has fully completed development of their product and has also has fully completed all internal pre-testing of the product prior to being submitted.
Another important assumption is that the manufacturer is able to provide instructions on how to setup their device and how to perform each test, related to their functionality, defined in the current BTL Test Package. These instructions will assist the RBTO with the setup and execution of the required tests and will keep time and costs to a minimum during testing. The RBTO will request that these instructions be submitted using the IUT Special Instructions document prior to the start of BTL Testing of your product.
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CORPORATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
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Every month, BACnet International will highlight a resource from
This month's featured TBI resource is BACnet International's UPDATED BACnet Market Adoption report drawn from the latest BSRIA Global Market Research Report, Market Penetration of Communications Protocols 2018 – 2027.
Members of the BACnet International community are invited to download an overview of the market research study from The BACnet Institute (TBI), our online educational environment.
Data in this report is drawn from a BSRIA market research study on the global market penetration of building automation data communications protocols. The BSRIA study incorporated information from a variety of sources, including:
Historical data from published BSRIA market research reports on Building Automation & Control Systems from 2018 to 2023 Pan-regional interviews with manufacturers, integrators and relevant associations and alliances Desk research conducted by BSRIA staff in 2022
According to the BSRIA report, BACnet remains the most widely specified protocol at a global level with a 77% total global share and dominant market shares in North America, LATAM, Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific. In a five-year regional outlook, BACnet is projected to remain the dominant protocol.
If you already have a TBI account, you can access the report below after signing in.
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The BACnet Institute (TBI) is an online portal for BACnet-focused learning and knowledge sharing. It provides an easy path to BACnet information and learning for everyone involved with BACnet systems. The portal includes three on-demand FREE courses and over 160 resources including white papers, articles, presentations and a community forum. TBI Resources are free, but registration for an account is required. Courses are eligible for CEUs and PDHs.
Each year TBI continues to grow. Since its launch in January 2017, over 6,000 registered users across more than 80 countries have accessed its resources. TBI’s simple search function allows users to get quick access to anything they need.
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LinkedIn & Twitter
YouTube
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Please ensure that we are included in your distribution lists for product and company news release as well.
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Belimo Announces
the Launch of a Relay Water Leak Detector Sensor
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Sensor provides visual LED status indicators, adjustable height and auto reset in a NEMA 4 rated enclosure
DANBURY, CT, Nov. 16, 2023 - Belimo is pleased to announce the launch of the 22HL-50 Leak Detector Sensor. This sensor is engineered to detect liquid leaks in containers, drain pans, false floors, suspended ceilings, and rooms. With its Americas headquarters located in Danbury, CT, Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sale of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
The 22HL-50 Leak Detector Sensor features a single relay contact that can be wired to alert a control system, trigger an alarm, or close a valve to halt the flow of liquid. It has easy to read green/red “traffic light” status LEDs for clear visual indication of leaks. The Leak Detector Sensor’s adjustable feet allow it to be raised off the floor, level in all situations, and configured to detect the specified liquid level.
Encased in an IP65 / NEMA 4 rated enclosure with a ½ NPT conduit connector, the Leak Detector Sensor is a reliable and durable addition to Belimo’s Sensor and Meter product range. The 22HL-502, a dual relay version with an additional connection to the valve to interrupt water flow directly, is expected by Q1 2024
About BELIMO
The Belimo Group is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors, and meters. In 2022, the Company reported sales of CHF 847 million and over 2,200 employees. Information about the Company and its products is available at www.belimo.com. The shares of BELIMO Holding AG have been traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1995 (BEAN).
Press Contact
Kathleen Magee, Marketing Communications Manager
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NEW BTL CERTIFICATION OF
BACnet INTERNATIONAL
CORPORATE MEMBERS
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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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Congratulations to
our Gold Member
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Babel Buster BB3-3101
BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
BACnet Gateway (B-GW)
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Corporate Members:
Don't Forget Your Benefits
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Click on the image to discover how BACnet International is the cornerstone to your company's success. |
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BACnet INTERNATIONAL
CORPORATE MEMBERS
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BACnet International
phone: 770-971-6003 fax: 678-229-2777
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