Fast and Efficient Integrations Thanks to BACnet

BACnet International has announced the public release into open source of the BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) Reference Implementation, a Java implementation of BACnet/SC. The Reference Implementation includes a System Test Bench which provides manufacturers with powerful and effective device and system test capabilities. BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities.

The Reference Implementation was created by BACnet International in an effort to accelerate the adoption of BACnet/SC for the greater good of the building automation industry. It provides Building Automation System (BAS) providers with a quick way to ramp up their in-house BACnet/SC testing with a set of capabilities and scripts that can be used across multiple platforms. Included is a sophisticated Test Bench that enables rapid creation of multiple nodes and hubs to simulate complex network environments

“There is a lot of pressure on BAS manufacturers to bring products with BACnet Secure Connect capability to market,” stated Andy McMillan, president and managing director of BACnet International. “We’re happy to provide the Reference Implementation to help speed up the process of testing and, ultimately, launch.”