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A Practical Introduction to the BACnet Protocol
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A Practical Introduction to the BACnet Protocol

Learn the fundamentals of the BACnet protocol using both a theoretical and practical approach
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Created by Emile Ackbarali
Last updated 8/2020
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What you'll learn
  • Acquire an appreciation for the creation of the BACnet protocol
  • Understand the concept of Devices, Objects and Properties within BACnet
  • Understand the data is transferred on BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP networks
  • Simulate a BACnet/IP network on a single computer using Simulation applications
  • Simulate the reading of BACnet data via Change-Of-Value
  • Simulate the setting of BACnet properties via Service Requests
  • Understand the concept of BACnet Services
  • Connect to a physical BACnet MS/TP device from a PC running a BACnet explorer application
  • Read data from and write data to a physical BACnet MS/TP device
Requirements
  • Working knowledge of the process control devices in a typical Process Automation or SCADA system
  • Basic working knowledge of the Modbus RTU protocol.
  • Basic understanding of binary systems and computer memory
Description

BACnet stands for "Building Automation and Control Network". 

With the issue of energy conservation on the rapid rise around the world, thousands of buildings have monitoring systems in place to measure and maximize energy efficiency. This is done by the effective centralized monitoring and control of systems like Lighting, Security, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and so much more. 

The BACnet protocol is used heavily to interconnect that type of equipment in buildings so that energy efficiency goals can be achieved. Thousands of buildings in the US, Europe and around the world use BACnet. 

You should get to know this protocol as it will allow you to expand your expertise and opportunities in the field of Building Automation.

There is quite a bit of info on BACnet available on the Internet, but not much showing BACnet communications in a very practical way. And that's what I am going to do in the course. 

At the end of my course, you are not only going to understand the BACnet theory but I am going to show you how to use BACnet hardware and software in my usual practical approach. 

Who this course is for:
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Electrical Technicians
  • Electrical Tech or Engineering Students
  • Process Control Technicians and Engineers
  • Process Automation Engineers
  • Programmers working in the Process Automation field
Featured review
Mohammad Kurdia
Mohammad Kurdia ( 100 courses, 6 reviews )
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Amazing information. I really liked the way of delivering the knowledge to the student, very easy and intuitive. Also the course covers both parts; theoretical and practical. So, I really recommend this course for anyone looking for an easy way to understand and use BACnet protocol.
Course content
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+ – Introduction
2 lectures 06:04
Introduction
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01:00
+ – BACnet Theory: Objects, Properties and Devices
6 lectures 30:15

The strategy of using the Modbus protocol as a jumping off point for BACnet theory is explained. 

The Strategy for Learning BACnet Theory
Preview 03:24

A typical Modbus scenario is used to open the way into the theory behind BACnet. - Part 1

BACnet Theory Basics using a Modbus example - Part 1
03:48

A typical Modbus scenario is used to open the way into the theory behind BACnet. - Part 2

BACnet Theory Basics using a Modbus example - Part 2
07:18

Using Modbus as a jumping off point once again, the method in which BACnet devices store data in their memory is explored.

Introducing the Concept of a Property and an Object
03:19

The concept of Object Types is explored in this lecture, as well as the need for multiple properties within a single object.

More on BACnet Properties and Objects
06:32

A single device can have multiple Objects of the same type. Each object is referred to as an instance of the object and will have a unique identifier. 

Understanding Object Instances and Devices
05:54
+ – Downloading the BACnet Software Application
1 lecture 03:45

This application is known as a BACnet Explorer application which is essentially a client application with the ability to "explore" a BACnet network.

Downloading the "Yabe" Bacnet Explorer Application
Preview 03:45
+ – Simulating BACnet Device Communication using Yabe
5 lectures 29:12

The Yabe BACnet explorer is started as well as the BACnet device simulator application. Then an initial connection is made between the two. 

Establishing Communications between Devices
07:23

The properties of the device and analog input objects are explored and explained.

Looking at the Device and Analog Input Objects
Preview 06:09

The properties of the analog value and binary input objects are explored and explained.

Looking at the Analog Value and Binary Value Objects
05:08

The properties of the multi-state value and character string objects are explored and explained.

Looking at the Multi State Value and String Objects
05:13

Setting up the Yabe application to performing real-time monitoring of the device simulator is illustrated.

Setting up Real-Time Monitoring
05:19
+ – BACnet Theory: Network Types
3 lectures 16:55

An examination of the BACnet protocol layering model and comparison with the standard OSI model.

BACnet Protocol Network Layering
03:22

The two main types of BACnet networks in the field are MS/TP and IP. How both of them work is explored in this lecture.

BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP
08:29

BACnet routers and gateways allow for the creation of BACnet internetworks. 

BACnet Routers and Gateways
05:04
+ – Connecting to a Physical BACnet MS/TP Device
5 lectures 17:17

A look at what we are going to do in this very practical section.

What we are going to do in this Section
04:16

A look at the connection from the BACnet device through the USB-toRS485 converter and then to the laptop running Yabe.

A Look at the Equipment on my Workbench / Desk
02:07

Yabe is used to connect to the MS/TP network and discover the DIO device. The device is then interrogated to acquire all of the objects.

Connecting to and Discovering the BACnet MS/TP Device using Yabe
04:24

The properties of the device - binary input, binary output, analog value, device - are examined.

A Closer Look at the Objects and their respective Properties
03:23

The inputs on the device are actuated as well as outputs are written to using the Yabe application.

Reading Inputs / Writing to Outputs via BACnet MS/TP on the Device
03:07
+ – Understanding BACnet Services
3 lectures 17:52

BACnet services are introduced using commands in Modbus as a jumping off point.

Introducing BACnet Services using Modbus as a Reference
03:11

The most commonly used BACnet services are singled-out and their operation examined in detail.

Looking at Key BACnet Services in more Detail
08:31

The Yabe Explorer and the Room Simulator are once again used to simulate a BACnet conversation. But this time, the focus is on the services being execute from user actions.

Using Yabe and the Room Simulator to Examine BACnet Services Practically
06:10