Welcome to the newest edition of the Cornerstones newsletter. The BACnet International community benefits from information and education shared through Cornerstones, the organization's monthly electronic publication. This publication is distributed to members of the BACnet International community, connecting corporate, integrator, site, student and individual users to BACnet news and updates.
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 company news, product news, BACnet Success Story or a best practice you want to share, please send them to us. And don't leave out the photos! Read past Cornerstones and Success Stories.
BACnet International's Communications Manager.
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- BACnet International News
- BACnet International Opportunities
- TBI Resource Corner
- Corporate Member News
- New BTL Certifications
- Corporate Member Benefits
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BACnet International News |
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Welcome Michael Osborne,
BACnet International's New BTL Technical Advisor!
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BACnet International is pleased to announce Michael Osborne as the new Technical Advisor for BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL).
As Technical Advisor, Michael Osborne will provide technical input on project and process management for testing oversight activities including recognition of test organizations, demonstration of test results equivalency among test organizations, and verification of testing efficacy.
Responsibilities also include review of test results, product implementation guidance, support of recognized test organizations, participation in the BTL-WG, test development, test process documentation, and test automation.
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Going to the AHR Expo?
Join us for these exciting
BACnet International education sessions!
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The Hitchhikers Guide to BACnet
Presenter: Andy McMillan
Monday, February 6th | 9:00 - 9:30 AM EST
Location: B314
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Join BACnet International as we review a new global resource that puts the entire BACnet community right at your fingertips. Committees, Associations, Labs, Education, Interest Groups, and user forums. All in one place.This session is a great prequel to BACnet 101, providing perspective and context for it. |
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BACnet 101
Presenter: Ed Tom
Company: Yaskawa America, Inc.
Monday, February 6th | 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Location: B314
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BACnet is a highly used open building automation protocol that continues to grow. This session will teach you about the basic building blocks and design philosophy that have made, and continue to make, BACnet so popular. Learn how BACnet can help you now and into the future as the Building Internet of Things (B-IoT) continues to grow. |
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BACnet-centric Guide Spec
Presenter: Grant Wichenko
Monday, February 6th | 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: B314
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Based on Department of Defense (DoD) documents. This session will showcase the first public look at BACnet International's interpretation of the Guide Specification. The Guide Spec covers BACnet objects and services and can be inserted into the Building Automation System (BAS) Designer’s existing Division 23 or 25 specification. This Guide Spec will be a valuable resource for BAS Designers and Specifiers as it will save time and make it much easier to develop project documents, plus it's free. Attendees at this session will receive a link to be one of the first to download the Guide Spec. |
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Deploying BACnet/SC
Presenter: Andy McMillan
Panel Members: Carol Lomonaco, Zach Netsov, Stephen Holicky, Ken Gilbert,
Dave Robin
Monday, February 6th | 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: B314
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This panel discussion with industry experts addresses BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) deployment. It will answer important questions about on-boarding, provisioning and updating systems using the security certificates required for BACnet/SC. |
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Finding Your Way Around the Global BACnet Community
Presenter: Andy McMillan
Monday, February 6th | 5:15 PM
Location: Theater B
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This presentation is similar to the "Hitchhiker's Guide to BACnet" session but it is part of the AHR Expo New Product & Technology showcase.
Finding BACnet information and education resources just got easier, and this presentation will show how. We will explore the new BACnet global web portal created through a major, coordinated update to the five most frequently visited BACnet sites.
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AHR Expo Carpet Stickers
Look for them at the show!
Companies that have at least one BTL-Listed product will be able to display our BTL Mark carpet sticker in their booth. If you're in one of these booths, be sure to ask about their BACnet products.
If your company has a BTL Listed product, please contact Dave Nardone to request a carpet sticker for use in your booth. You can then stop by the BACnet International booth (C5400) to pick up the sticker or we will be dropping them off pre-show.
Over 900 BTL-listed products will be highlighted at the show with 88 exhibiting companies having earned the right to use the BTL Mark.
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Call for Papers for the Journal of Building Automation
Want to be part of
the publication?
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The Journal covers updates, developments, stories, and news on the BACnet protocol as well as the wider building automation industry as a whole.
If you have an article topic or case study you think would be of interest, get in touch! Send a short article abstract by Friday, February 10th to kathleen@bacnetinternational.org.
Possible article topics include:
· BACnet Security
· Smart Buildings
· BAS Integration
· and more!
You can also showcase your new BACnet solutions with an ad in the Journal. Gain added exposure with a product write-up, that can include up to two images, which is a bonus of ad placement. The ads are very reasonable, especially with the BACnet International Corporate Member discount.
Article Abstract Submission & Ad Order Deadline:
Friday, February 10th
Deadline for Article Content & Ad Artwork:
Friday, February 24th
Publication date:
Monday, April 24th
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PlugFest 2023
Mark your calendars for October!
This year's PlugFest will take place Tuesday, October 3rd through Thursday, October 5th at the University of New Hampshire's InterOperability Laboratory. More info on registration and coming soon!
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Get involved at the AHR Expo! |
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BACnet International, along with 82 member companies, will be exhibiting at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta from February 6th - 8th. There will also be 929 BTL Listed Products represented at the show. Look for the BTL carpet stickers which will highlight those companies that have at least one BTL listed product.
If you'll be attending the AHR Expo we've got some great opportunities for you to gain knowledge and network. Aside from the education sessions mentioned above, stop by the BACnet International booth (C5400) to learn more about BTL testing & certification, the free resources available in The BACnet Institute, and the future of BACnet security.
If you have any questions regarding the expo or the education program, please email Dave Nardone, Membership & Education Manager, at david@bacnetinternational.org.
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Every month, BACnet International will highlight a resource from The BACnet Institute Resource Library!
This month’s featured resource is “Alexa has Left the Building Because the Internet of Things is So Much More." BACnet International President Andy McMillan discusses the evolution of the Internet of Things and how the BACnet protocol will evolve in the era of Amazon's Alexa.
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The BACnet Institute (TBI) is an online portal for BACnet-focused learning and knowledge sharing. It provides an easy path to BACnet information and learning for everyone involved with BACnet systems. The portal includes three on-demand FREE courses and over 150 resources including white papers, articles, presentations and a community forum. TBI Resources are free, but registration for an account is required. Courses are eligible for CEUs and PDHs.
Each year TBI continues to grow. Since its launch in January 2017, over 6,000 registered users across more than 80 countries have accessed its resources. TBI’s simple search function allows users to get quick access to anything they need.
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LinkedIn & Twitter
YouTube
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Please ensure that we are included in your distribution lists for product and company news release as well.
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New BTL Certifications
of BACnet International
Corporate Members
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Congratulations to the following BACnet International corporate members who have achieved BTL Certification and can use the BTL Mark on the following products:
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Congratulations to our
Platinum Members
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APOGEE PXC7.A and PXC4.A Automation Station (BTL-30964)
BACnet Router (B-RTR)
BACnet Broadcast Management Device (B-BBMD)
BACnet Building Controller (B-BC)
BACnet Secure Connect Hub (B-SCHUB)
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VYKON IO (BTL-30962)
BACnet Router (B-RTR)
BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC)
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Congratulations to our
Gold Members
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Thermal Energy (BTU) Meter (BTL-30971)
Flow Meter (BTL-30970)
BACnet Smart Actuator (B-SA)
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BACnet Modbus I/O Modules – COMPACT Series (BTL-30969)
BACnet Smart Sensor (B-SS)
BACnet Smart Actuator (B-SA)
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JENE-PC8000 (BTL-30972)
BACnet Building Controller (B-BC)
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Corporate Members:
Don't Forget Your Benefits
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Click on the image to discover how BACnet International is the cornerstone to your company's success. |
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BACnet International Corporate Members |
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BACnet International
phone: 770-971-6003 fax: 678-229-2777
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