RTConnect BACnet/IP Enablement Module

How Does the Module Work?

Simply supply the module with 3.3VDC and route your existing serial interface to the module. The module can be configured to interface with your device over Modbus RTU or ASCII commands. You don’t have to change any application code in your device. The RTConnect module maps data to and from your device for presentation on BACnet/IP, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, MQTT, OPC UA and PROFINET networks.

What Work Do I Have to Do to Use This Module?

Our goal is simple, this integration is a hardware project, no change to your software. You don’t have to drop in an API (like some other solutions!), eliminating coding. Simply put… we do the work.

Eliminate the Overhead of BACnet/IP Deployment

Deploying and maintaining the growing variants of communication technology is untenable for most device manufactures. The resources required are immense and the effort is a distraction from focusing on your device’s core features and functions. The RTConnect module removes that burden. You get an entire suite of protocols, especially BACnet/IP to help you access the leading automation market segments.

The Benefit of a Protocol Partner

You make devices that do all kinds of wonderful things, but you’re not an industrial networking expert, nor should you be. That’s where RTA comes in. Our only business is helping device developers just like you get network enabled with products like our royalty-free source code stacks. It’s all we’ve been doing for more than 30 years.

The Growing Challenges of BACnet/IP Compliance

Every year communication standards evolve. New features and performance standards are enhanced. It’s also true that simply bringing a conformant device to market doesn’t mean it will be easy for your customer to use in their applications. An expert partner that can maintain BACnet/IP and offer expert consultation on topics like data modeling and navigating conformance is imperative to success. The RTConnect module is backed by a team singularly focused on the communication protocol experience.

Linking BACnet Physical Layers to Ethernet Applications

BACnet is a widely used standard protocol for building automation with open data communication. To meet these network needs it supports several different physical and link layers. BACnet also helps to consolidate workstations, making it easier for shared data to flow to one place rather than vendor-specific platforms. However, as physical layers decrease, Ethernet-based applications are becoming the new industry standard.

That’s why our support team is here to help integrate your RTConnect module to an BACnet protocol, saving you time, money and headaches.

What Does Guaranteed Stock Release Plan Mean?

Once we have worked with you to develop your custom part complete with data mapping, we will review your quantity commitments, needs and timing each year and we’ll guarantee stock plus two releases are available to pull up as needed.

What Is the Development Process and What Are the Associated Costs?

At the start of each project, you meet with device communications consultants. They work with you to understand the data available from your device and then advise on the appropriate data models for each presentation protocol. That information is turned into configuration files and you’re issued a customer part number, allowing you to order parts pre-loaded with your configuration. Your customers will never know the connector is a gateway.

We also offer services to support you through device certification for BACnet/IP.