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Welcome to the newest edition of the Cornerstones enewsletter. The BACnet International community benefits from information and education shared through Cornerstones, the organization's monthly electronic publication. This publication is disseminated to members of the BACnet community, connecting corporate, integrator, site, student and individual end users.
Cornerstones is a unique publication because it speaks not only to the engineer and contractor communities, but also to facility professionals, building managers and owners, and other personnel.
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This is where you come in. We need you to connect! If there is a best practice, company news, product news or BACnet Success Story you want to share, please send them to us. And don't leave out the photos!
All submissions should be sent to Kathleen Magee, BACnet International's Marketing Manager.
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Opportunities
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International Air-Conditioning, Heating,
Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) 2017
BACnet International will once again be exhibiting at the world's largest HVAC marketplace in
Booth C1588 at the AHR Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center,
January 30 - February 1, 2017.
BACnet International Educational Sessions: We are sponsoring educational sessions as well so please plan on attending to support our member speakers and learn about BACnet!
To view the full schedule please visit the AHR Expo website
here, and to find the BACnet sessions look for "Presented by BACnet International."
For more information about BACnet International's participation and how we can help our member exhibitors, contact
David Nardone.
Discover More About the 2017 AHR Expo
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Fordham University |
Fordham University
New York, NY
A true urban college, Fordham University consists of multiple buildings in the heart of Lincoln Center. The school is renowned for its law, business, education and social service programs.
There were several unique prolems to solve: historical performance was difficult to track, required maintenance was sporadic, machines operated inefficiently, and the school failed to capture energy savings.
Building control equipment from four different manufacturers needed to be integrated into a single control system without disturbing Fordham's existing computer network.
System solution: A BACnet® solution using Delta Controls merged effortlessly with the school's existing network to seamlessly integrate and monitor control equipment from four different manufacturers. The project incorporates air handlers, VAVs, boilers, fan coil units and more. IBC provided Fordham with a custom-designed Web browser which features animated graphics, including floor plans that change color due to temperature variations.
Results: According to Doug Mitchell, former facilities manager, plant equipment will be easier to maintain regularly due to accurate load monitoring. This will result in longer equipment life. The open system allows Fordham's own IT department to maintain and program it. The Delta System has helped the school realize substantial energy savings. As Doug says, "The entire system has been marvelous."
Products / Equipment Installed: 4 Electrical Chillers, 2 Steam Chillers, 47 Air handling units, Steam converters, miscellaneous pump stations, BACnet/IP over WAN/Internet, VAVs, FCUs
Server 1
Historian Server 1
Command Center 1
iPad Mobile Workstation 2
System Controllers 75
Application Controllers 465
Systems Integrated:
Boiler, Chiller, CO2 Monitoring, HVAC, Lighting, Power Monitoring, Smoke, VAV, VFD, Water Monitoring
Number of Devices: 700
BACnet Manufacturer: Delta Controls
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Want to Share
Your Success?
BACnet International Success Stories further knowledge and understanding of the implementation of the standard by highlighting successful BACnet installations. Success Stories are subject to an application and approval process prior to public posting.
Once a Success Story is posted, it becomes a permanent, linkable record of the successful project. Further, Success Stories:
- Are automatically eligible for additional public recognition via BACnet International's Success Story of the Year Award;
- Are featured in Cornerstones, which is seen by thousands of individuals via email, and on the BACnet International website; and
- Are candidates for articles in the BACnet International Journal, BACnet International's official magazine.
Consider pulling together a Success Story for your company, and take advantage of the power of free and meaningful press!
Submit Your Company's Success Story
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Feature Article
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The BACnet communications protocol for controls and building-management systems is increasing its dominance in the progress towards open communications protocols, according to BSRIA's Manager for Intelligent Buildings and Homes Zoltan Karpathy, driven by the demand for increased integration. The trend is revealed in the recently published BSRIA market-intelligence study 'World building automation and control systems 2016.'
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Zoltan Karpathy, BSRIA
Manager for Intelligent Buildings & Homes
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The study shows that the global BACS (building automation and controls) market was worth US$21 billion in 2016, but the value in US has been affected by the effect on the US$-Euro and US$-GBP exchange rates triggered by Brexit and the outcome of the US presidential election
The main market drivers continue to be the ongoing implementation of energy-efficiency standard supported by legislation. This is helping suppliers address the enormous latent potential in the retrofit and refurbishment markets.
Demand for measurement and control of air quality in buildings is showing growth.
The lucrative BACS market is continually attracting new entrants. New technologies, innovations and novel business models are threatening to disrupt traditional business.
For More Information on the Report
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BACnet Community News
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Constructive comments are invited for this Public Review Draft up to
February 7, 2017
. The Public Review Draft can be accessed on the ASHRAE website
here,
while comments can be submitted
here
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The accompanying white paper can be viewed on the BACnet International website here.
1st Advisory Public Review of BSR/ASHRAE Addendum bj to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2016, BACnet - A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks
This addendum extends the BACnet Architecture for Use of Internet Application Protocols; adds BACnet Virtual Router Link Half-Router; adds new Annex YY for the BACnet Virtual Router Link; adds new Annex ZZ, BACnet IT; adds and extends Object Types for BACnet/IT; adds and extends ASN.1 Types for BACnet/IT; introduces new Error Codes for BACnet/IT; and defines PICS, BIBB, and Device Profile modifications for BACnet/IT.
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BACnet Community Products
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Wattstopper® Architectural Dimming Platform Offers Robust Capabilities for BACnet® Integration
Legrand, North America announced BACnet support for its Wattstopper architectural dimming platform, extending BACnet integration capabilities to its award-winning Lighting Control and Automation Panel (LCAP) series. This allows building automation and management systems to control all LCAP dimmer loads, buttons, and occupancy sensors. Now, all projects requiring BACnet/IP can have LCAP panels specified on the job.
For More Information
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Contemporary Controls to Introduce Additional Open Sedona Controllers at AHR Expo 2017
During AHR Expo 2017 in Las Vegas, Contemporary Controls will be featuring their expanded BAScontrol Series of BACnet controllers that can be freely programmed using a Sedona Tool like Niagara Workbench or Sedona Applications Editor (SAE).
The new BAScontrol22S is a BACnet MS/TP Sedona Unitary controller and the new BAScontrolZ is a BACnet client controller used to drive remote I/O systems from third-party vendors such as Metz Connect and Functional Devices.
For More Information
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Reliable Controls Releases RC-Studio 3
Reliable Controls Corporation is pleased to announce the release of RC-Studio
® 3. Recognized as the ultimate all-in-one advanced workstation, RC-Studio provides building operators with unprecedented BACnet programming functionality and ease of use.
A totally redesigned, modern user interface shows that RC-Studio has at long last joined the growing suite of version 3 products offered by Reliable Controls. The software responds well to the touch and gestures of mobile devices, and finally supports fluid copying and pasting between worksheets and 3rd party applications.
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UTC Climate, Controls & Security Announces Agreement to Acquire EcoEnergy
UTC Climate, Controls & Security has announced that its India affiliate has entered into an agreement with Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, to acquire EcoEnergy, Wipro's energy services business division. EcoEnergy, based in Bengaluru, India, is a leading provider of energy management services for commercial customers in North America, Europe, and Asia.
UTC's industry-leading brands, including Carrier, Riello, Chubb, Edwards, Onity, Automated Logic, Lenel, Interlogix, and Kidde, along with their channel businesses, will be able to offer EcoEnergy service options to their customers.
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Have some product news to share with the BACnet International Community? Contact BACnet Marketing Manager Kathleen Magee today.
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Introduction to BACnet for Building Owners and Engineers
The purpose of this document--click on document for access--is to provide an overview of BACnet history, terminology and philosophy for building owners, managers and others involved with BACnet projects. The document provides an introduction to the topic of BACnet but it is not a comprehensive description of BACnet and it is not a product or system implementation guide.
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