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BACnet International at the AHR Expo
Call for Articles: Journal of Building Automation
BACnet Standard 135-2024 Now Available
BTL Test Package 26.0
Minimum Protocol Revision Changes
Cybersecurity Acceleration Program
The BACnet Institute (TBI Corner)
Corporate Member News
Latest BTL Certifications
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Welcome to the newest edition of the Cornerstones newsletter from BACnet International. 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.
This is where you come in. We need you to connect! If you have company news, product news, BACnet Case Study, or a best practice you want to share, please send them to us using the form below. And don't leave out the photos!
Read past Cornerstones and Case Studies.
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BACnet International at the 2025 AHR Expo:
Education Sessions, Volunteer Opportunities, Reminders and More!
| BACnet International will be exhibiting in booth #1273 at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando. We invite members of the BACnet community to visit our booth to learn about the latest news and developments, network with like-minded attendees, and meet the BACnet International team. | |
Volunteer in the BACnet International Booth:
Shift time slots are only one hour!
| We invite our corporate members and members of the BACnet community to volunteer at our booth. Booth shifts are only one hour and provide an excellent opportunity to network, meet members of the BACnet team, and talk to attendees about your company's BACnet products. You are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts. | Check out our Education Sessions! | |
BACnet 101
Speaker: Edward Tom, Yaskawa America, Inc.
Monday, February 10th, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Location: W312AB
Description: 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.
BACnet Web Services
Speaker: Coleman Brumley, Principal I/O Sub-Systems Engineer at Passive Logic
Monday, February 10th, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Location: W312AB
Description: This session covers what web services are and why they matter in the technological sphere and within the BACnet standard. The BACnet standard has published what is termed “BACnet Web Services” or “BACnet/WS” as part of ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2020.
BAC to the Future
Speaker: Nate Benes, Interim Director, Operational Technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Monday, February 10th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Location: W312AB
Description: Nate Benes, SSPC-135 Committee Member, presents the most recent additions to the BACnet standard, emerging technologies and applications.
Light on Lighting/Let there be Light
Speaker: David Fisher, PolarSoft
Tuesday, February 11th, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Location: W312AB
Description: David Fisher, a member of the Lighting Applications Working Group (LA-WG) and a long-standing contributor to SSPC-135 (BACnet), will explore the relationship between BACnet and lighting, highlighting the latest updates to the BACnet platform.
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Does your company have BTL Listed products? Maintaining a BTL Listing gives your company the right to use the BTL Mark. Check out the usage guidelines! As you are designing your trade show booths and marketing materials, we want to remind you to abide by the BTL Mark Usage Guidelines. They are available to download. | |
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This year, BACnet International will distribute BTL Mark carpet stickers for your booth staff to use. Highlight the fact that your company has at least one BTL Listed product by placing the carpet sticker in your booth! The AHR Expo show management has approved use of these stickers. BTL Mark magnetic lapel pins, the latest issue of our Journal of Building Automation, and other marketing materials will also be distributed. Corporate Members will also be permitted to place BACnet-related literature in our booth literature racks.
Please contact David Nardone, Membership and Education Manager, at david@bacnetinternational.org with any questions.
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Member of BACnet International Logo at the AHR Expo | |
The "Member of BACnet International" logo is reserved for our Corporate Members, who are in good standing, to use in their marketing efforts. We encourage our Corporate Members to utilize this logo at the AHR Expo for marketing purposes. This logo should be used in a professional manner and can be applied to business cards, letterhead (correspondence materials), literature, advertisements, trade show booth materials and structure, website, or in any other comparable manner to signify an organization’s corporate membership in BACnet International. | |
Corporate Member Company Logos | |
BACnet International promotes its Corporate Members by displaying company logos in our AHR Expo marketing materials. Check out our Corporate Member page and make sure your company logo and URL link is up to date! | |
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Call for Articles and Advertisements:
Journal of Building Automation
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BACnet International is now accepting article and advertisement reservations for the Spring 2025 issue of the Journal of Building Automation. The Journal covers updates, developments, stories, and news on the BACnet protocol as well as the wider building automation industry as a whole. Please review the deadlines and criteria below. | |
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Article Abstract Submission
& Ad Order Deadline:
Friday, February 14th
Deadline for Article Content
& Ad Artwork:
Monday, March 3rd
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Publication Date:
Monday, April 28th
Contact:
Mary Catherine Heard
BACnet International
Marketing and Communications Manager
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If you have an article topic or case study you think would be of interest, get in touch with us to reserve your placement! Send a short article abstract by Friday, February 14th, to marycatherine@bacnetinternational.org.
Possible article topics include:
- BACnet Security
- Smart Buildings
- BAS Integration
- Building Automation and more!
To view past Journals, visit bacnetinternational.org/journals. Each year, BACnet International presents multiple educational sessions at the AHR Expo. Articles chosen for journal publication will be considered to be part of BACnet International’s AHR Expo 2026 education session slate.
Article submissions for the journal must abide by our Author Guidelines and Commercialism Code of Conduct. This does not apply to journal advertisements. Advertisement guidelines can be found in the Journal Media Plan.
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Now Published: BACnet Standard 135-2024 | |
The 2024 edition of Standard 135 includes many new capabilities and several clarifications. These new capabilities include a BACnet/SC Certificate Authority Requirements Interchange File Format, support for BACnet/SC configuration including certificate management, Device Proxying, Authentication and Authorization, new Color Object concepts and modernization of language used for defining to MS/TP. | |
BTL Test Package 26.0 now available! | |
BTL Test Package 26.0 has now been released! As a reminder, Revision 18 will be the minimum protocol required for products entering testing. | |
Join BACnet International's
Cybersecurity Acceleration Program
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The program will provide a complete Certificate Authority reference implementation and a sister tool (BACCARI) that can generate and validate Certificate Signing Request files and package them into an interoperable file format for the Certificate Authority. Additionally, all program participants will have access to cybersecurity implementation webinars and an interactive, peer-to-peer forum led by experts in BACnet and cybersecurity.
Participation in the program will help suppliers ensure their certificate management tools are interoperable with tools from other suppliers. This will keep integration costs down and maintain their reputation as collaborative participants in multivendor environments. The program will also shorten the learning curve for manufacturers who need cybersecurity implementation experts on staff and help ensure their products are ready for whatever comes next in building automation cybersecurity. Access to BRITE is also included in the Cybersecurity Acceleration Program.
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Every month, BACnet International
will highlight a resource from
The BACnet Institute (TBI) Resource Library!
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This month's featured TBI resource is “BACnet Authorization and Authentication,” presented by Dave Robin, BSC Softworks, which gave an overview of the features of Addendum cp. Robin also gives a first-hand demonstration of BACCARI (BACnet Certificate Authority Reference Implementation Tool). The tool builds and processes files using the CARI file format, as stated in 135-2020 Addendum cs. The zip file format conveys BACnet/SC CSRs to a certificate authority and returns the signed operating certificates. | |
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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 200 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 10,000 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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For BACnet International Corporate Members, if you have any news concerning one of your BTL listed products, case studies or company news stories, let us know and we will be glad to include it in Cornerstones! All submissions should be sent to Mary Catherine Heard, BACnet International's Marketing and Communications Manager, at marycatherine@bacnetinternational.org.
Please ensure that we are included in your distribution lists for product and company news release as well.
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Silver Member of BACnet International | |
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Reliable Controls extends the versatility of building automation systems with the RC-FLEXone MS/TP controller | |
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Victoria, Canada—Reliable Controls has released the MS/TP model of its RC-FLEXone® BACnet Building Controller, further expanding the flexibility and accessibility of its industry-leading building automation solutions. Designed to provide precise control and monitoring of building environments, the RC-FLEXone offers seamless compatibility with models for Ethernet or BACnet MS/TP communications.
The RC-FLEXone is a fully programmable, single-controller solution that delivers exceptional performance and reliability. With the new MS/TP model, Reliable Controls empowers building owners and facility managers to extend the life of their existing BACnet MS/TP infrastructure while enjoying the advanced features of the RC-FLEX family of controllers.
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Automated Logic Introduces Remote Connectivity Solution for OEM Customers | |
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Automated Logic is excited to announce the launch of its OEMCtrl cellular modem and router, designed to elevate remote connectivity and service support for its Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This cellular router provides 4G LTE-A communication and features a lightweight, compact design to meet the rigorous demands of today's equipment manufacturers who are looking to enhance customer service. OEMCtrl focuses exclusively on the needs of HVAC equipment manufacturers and is part of Automated Logic, a leading provider of innovative building management solutions.
"We are excited to introduce our new cellular modem/router, which represents a significant step forward in remote equipment management," said Mark Jones, Business Manager, OEMCtrl. "This device not only enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of our OEM customers, but also provides them with peace of mind knowing that they can monitor and maintain their equipment from virtually anywhere."
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New High-Performance BACnet Router and Modbus Gateway Provide Enhanced Security | |
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Contemporary Controls has expanded its line of BACnet routers and gateways to incorporate HTTPS to provide secure Internet communication and protect the integrity of client data. Their resident HTTPS web servers allow for commissioning, status reporting, and troubleshooting using any standard web browser.
With the integration of building management system (BMS) networks within an IT infrastructure, BMS devices must manage a lot more traffic. Each device uses a more powerful processor to accommodate this increased traffic volume. Both models have an opto-isolated EIA-485 port with switchable DIP switches for bias and termination.
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Congratulations to the following
BACnet International Corporate Members who have achieved BTL Certification!
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