May Cornerstones: What is BACnet/SC?

May 2021

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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 distributed to members of the BACnet International 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.

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.

BACnet International News

Want to Know What BACnet/SC Is?

(And what it isn't?)

Check out Andy McMillan's "Letter from the President" in the latest issue (Issue 19) of the BACnet International Journal.

Other articles in this issue include a history of BACnet, the co-existence of BACnet in the IoT ecosystem, commissioning and troubleshooting systems, and BTL testing updates.

The current issue, along with all past issues, are available on the BACnet International website HERE.

Opportunities

FREE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

For anyone interested in learning about BACnet

The BACnet Institute (TBI) is an online learning environment that serves as a central source for globally relevant information and education related to BACnet-based Building Automation System (BAS) implementation.

Each year, TBI continues to grow and now offers over 140 articles, lectures, and presentations that address a variety of topics in various languages and for various experience levels.

The TBI library is a mixture of curated existing information as well as new resources commissioned to meet the evolving needs of its audience. Popular articles include “Introduction to BACnet”, “BACnet and the IoT”, and “Networking Solutions with BACnet”.

There are also various lectures from leading industry events which have been recorded and uploaded onto TBI, including “BACnet 101”, “BACnet Physical Connectivity”, and “HVAC as a Service”.

Aside from the Resource Library, TBI also offers three interactive, on-demand courses and a knowledge-sharing forum.

Access to TBI is FREE although registration is required.

To register, visit www.thebacnetinstitute.org.

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Member News

Automated Logic Releases the New OptiFlex Advanced Application Controllers

The new OptiFlex advanced application controllers provide a rugged solution for zone level temperature, air quality, and energy management control. Factory, pre-engineered ASHRAE Guideline 36 compliant control algorithms reduce energy consumption and increase occupant comfort.

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Automated Logic’s New WebCTRL for Life Sciences System Meets 21 CFR Part 11 Regulations

Automated Logic has released WebCTRL for Life Sciences, an environmental control system that helps pharmaceutical, biotechnical,and biomedical firms ensure compliance with the United States Government Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) 21 CFR Part 11. Precise control of environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, pressure, and airflow are crucial in FDA-regulated manufacturing facilities such as hospitals and laboratories. WebCTRL for Life Sciences closely monitors and controls these critical parameters, helping maintain the quality and consistency of the products created within these facilities.

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RC-WebView 3.14 Revolutionizes How Users Display Building Data

RC-WebView 3.14, the easy-to-use browser-based building management solution from Reliable Controls, completely revolutionizes how Reliable Controls Authorized Dealers can choose to display data. This new version of the software means dealers are no longer dependent on System Group graphics in RC-Studio; they can now display live data using Navigation Groups in RC-WebView, saving them valuable setup time and providing endless flexibility.

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For BACnet International Members, if you have any news concerning a BACnet product, let us know and we will happy to include it in our monthly Cornerstones publication! All submissions should be sent to Kathleen Magee, BACnet International's Marketing Manager, at kathleen@bacnetinternational.org.

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