What is BACnet?
BACnet (Building Automation and Control Networks) is a communication protocol for building automation and control systems. Learn how BACnet enables interoperability between building systems.
Introduction
BACnet (Building Automation and Control Networks) is a data communication protocol for building automation and control systems. Developed under the auspices of ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), BACnet is a standard protocol that enables building systems from different manufacturers to communicate and work together.
Key Features
- Interoperability: BACnet ensures devices from different manufacturers can communicate seamlessly
- Scalability: From single rooms to large campus-wide systems
- Multiple network types: BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, BACnet Ethernet
- Object-oriented: Standardized object types for common building functions
- Open standard: ASHRAE/ANSI 135, ISO 16484-5
BACnet in Lighting Control
BACnet is widely used in commercial lighting control, enabling:
- Centralized monitoring and control of lighting systems
- Integration with HVAC, fire, and security systems
- Energy management and reporting
- Scheduling and automation
- Daylight harvesting coordination
BACMOVE and BACnet
BACMOVE specializes in BACnet/IP to DALI lighting gateways, bridging the gap between building management systems and digital lighting control. Our DALION controller is BTL Listed, ensuring certified interoperability with any BACnet system.