Getting Started

To add the BACnet-Master driver to a controller follow the steps in the previous sections:

Modules (Modules/Plugins) and Drivers (Protocols).

When adding the BACnet driver the default settings should be suitable for most applications but can be changed if required.

Important things to note before proceeding:

• Install required Apps and Modules Bacnet Master

Adding a BACnet Network

1. Open the host device you wish to add the BACnet network to
2. Click on the Add
3. A pop up window will appear, click the BACnet Master.
4. Provide the required details for your BACnet Server, including its Name, Port, and Network Interface. These fields are mandatory.
5. Click Create Network.

Attribute	Description
Name	Name of the network
Description	Description of the network, eg: level 1 network
Port	Default port is 47808 you can also set it to another port like 47809 if required.
Enable	Enable the network
Network interface	Select the network interface: - ETH-1 interface eth0 - ETH-2 interface eth1
Max poll rate	Set max polling rate.
History Enable	Enable network history
Tags	Right-click the network then tags, meta-tags to add in query key words
Meta-Tags	Right-click the network then tags, meta-tags to add in query key words
Message	See Troubleshooting for list of messages
State	last_ok: Indicates the time since the system has been error-free.
	last_fail: Specifies the date and time of the most recent occurrence of a failure.

Editing a BACnet Network

1. You can either click on the edit icon or right-click and edit
2. Update as required or as needed.
3. To save, hit the save button

Adding a BACnet Device

1. Open the network you added by right-click Open
2. Click on the Add
3. Enter the details required like Name, Object ID, Object Type etc.
4. To save, hit the save button.

Attribute	Description
Name	Name of the device
Description	Description of the device, eg: sensor 1
Host IP	Fill in for BACnet IP only, IP of the device you wanted to connect with
Port	Default port is 47808 you can also set it to another port like 47809 if required.
Enable	Enable the device
Object ID	Refers to the identifier of a specific object instance within a BACnet device or network.
Network Number	Identifier that distinguishes different BACnet networks within a larger system.
Device MS/TP MAC Address	For BACnet networks using MS/TP (Master-Slave/Token-Passing) communication, the MAC address (Media Access Control address) uniquely identifies each device on the network segment. It's essential for addressing and communication.
Device Max-ADPU (Application Data Protocol Unit)	ADPU refers to the maximum size of data packets that the BACnet master can handle during communication with BACnet devices. It defines the maximum amount of data that can be sent or received in a single transmission.
Device Segmentation	Refers to the capability of the BACnet master to handle large amounts of data by breaking them into smaller segments (ADPUs). It ensures efficient communication, especially over networks with limited bandwidth or where devices support different data sizes.
Poll Delay Between Points	This parameter specifies the time interval between successive polls (requests for data) sent by Rubix CE to different BACnet devices or points (e.g., sensors, actuators).
Tags	Right-click the device then tags, meta-tags to add in query key words
Meta-Tags	Right-click the device then tags, meta-tags to add in query key words
Message	See Troubleshooting for list of messages
State	last_ok: Indicates the time since the system has been error-free.
	last_fail: Specifies the date and time of the most recent occurrence of a failure.

BACnet Network Device Discovery (BACnet Who Is)

You can also do a BACnet device discovery to add the devices.

To add BACnet device automatically, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Discover tab.
2. Click on the Discover icon.
3. Wait for the device list to populate.
4. Select the checkboxes next to the devices you want to connect to BACnet.
5. Click on Add Devices.

Adding BACnet Points to a device

Add Manually

1. Open the BACnet device by right-click and Open
2. Click on the add button
3. Enter the point details then save

Attribute	Description
Name	Name of the point
Description	Description of the point, eg: temperature
Enable	Enable the point
Object ID	A unique identifier within a BACnet device that specifies a particular object instance. Each object in BACnet (such as analog input, binary output, etc.) is identified by a unique Object ID.
Object Type	Object Type specifies the class or type of the BACnet object.
Write Mode	Refers to how the data associated with a particular point can be written or updated.
Read/Write Type	Defines how a BACnet object can be accessed and manipulated by other devices or controllers on the network
Round to Decimals	Defines the number of decimal places to which the value of a numeric object (like analog inputs or outputs) should be rounded.
Fallback	Refers to the number of retries or attempts a device makes to establish communication or to perform an operation before it considers an action as unsuccessful.
Unit	Refer to the specification of the measurement or data type associated with a particular data point or object
History Type	Determines how historical data is recorded or stored for the object.
History Interval	Specifies the time interval between consecutive history samples recorded for the object.
History COV Threshold (Change of Value Threshold)	Sets the threshold value that triggers a change of value notification for historical records. When the object's value changes by an amount exceeding this threshold, a history update is recorded.
Tags	Right-click the device then tags, meta-tags to add in query key words
Meta-Tags	Right-click the device then tags, meta-tags to add in query key words
Message	See Troubleshooting for list of messages
State	last_ok: Indicates the most recent successful update of the latest value.
	last_fail: Indicates the time when the issue first appeared, as specified in the message field.

BACnet Network Points Discovery (BACnet Discover Device Objects)

Here are the steps to add points to your BACnet device using Discovery:

1. Open the BACnet device where the points you want to add reside.
2. Navigate to the Discover tab.
3. Click on Count Device Objects and then click Discover.
4. Click on Discover Device Objects and then click Discover.
5. Select the checkboxes next to the device objects you want to move to the BACnet points table.
6. Click on Discover Points and then click Discover.
7. Wait for the table to populate with points.
8. Again, select the checkboxes next to the points you wish to add.
9. Finally, click Add Points to complete the process of adding your BACnet points.

Point Settings

Poll Priority

Attribute	Description
Name	- High - Normal - Low

Poll Rate

Select the required poll rate.

info

the time settings are set in the device settings

Attribute	Description
Poll Rate	- Fast - Normal - Slow

Supported Services

Who Is

The BACnet: Who-Is Node allows you to broadcast a Who-Is message and await I-Am replies from BACnet compatible devices on your network.

Service	Supported
Who-Is (Device and Object Discovery)	Yes
I-Am (Device and Object Discovery)	Yes
Read-Property (Data Sharing)	Yes
Read-Property Multiple (Data Sharing)	Yes
Write-Property (Data Sharing)	Yes
Write-Property Multiple (Data Sharing)	Yes
Subscribe COV	No

Read Properties

BACnet point example:

Object	Number	Supported For Read
Analog Input	0	Yes
Analog Output	1	Yes
Analog Value	2	Yes
Binary Input	3	Yes
Binary Output	4	Yes
Binary Value	5	Yes
Calendar	6	No
Command	7	No
Device	8	No
Event Enrollment	9	No
File	10	No
Group	11	No
Loop	12	No
Multi-state Input	13	Yes
Multi-state Output	14	Yes
Notification Class	15	No
Program	16	No
Schedule	17	No
Multi-state Value	19	Yes

Write Properties

BACnet point example:

Object	Number	Supported For Write
Analog Input	0	No
Analog Output	1	Yes
Analog Value	2	Yes
Binary Input	3	No
Binary Output	4	Yes
Binary Value	5	Yes
Calendar	6	No
Command	7	No
Device	8	No
Event Enrollment	9	No
File	10	No
Group	11	No
Loop	12	No
Multi-state Input	13	No
Multi-state Output	14	Yes
Notification Class	15	No
Program	16	No
Schedule	17	No
Multi-state Value	19	Yes