BACnet
Connections to other Concepts
- Interoperability with BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Short Description
- Building Automation and Control Networks (BACnet) is a data transmission protocol for building automation and building control
- Simplifies the communication between products of different manufacturers in building automation
- Continuous communication on management, automation and field level
Facts and Figures
- Developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE)
- Published as an American standard in 1995
- ISO standard 16484-5 since 2003
Stakeholders
- BACnet Committee
- American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE)
Use Cases
- Worldwide standardized data communication for building automation
- Independent of specific technologies and suppliers
- Comprehensive solution for building control and automation networks
- Compatibility with IT infrastructure and highly scalable solutions
- Validation at independent testing laboratories and product certification
- Continuously being maintained and upgraded while preserving current investments
Industry Sectors
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
- Lighting control
- Elevator monitoring
- Access control
- Security and fire alarm systems monitoring and integration
- Energy management and energy services
International Distribution
Google Trends
Sources
https://www.wago.com/de/bacnet https://bacnet.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/2016-11-Cataldi-BIM.pdf