MatrikonOPC launches advanced OPC to BACnet Connectivity
MatrikonOPC(TM) is proud to
announce the introduction of a feature rich BACnet OPC Server software
package. This product was developed in conjunction with Cimetrics Inc. to
leverage MatrikonOPC’s experience and technologies with the HVAC industries
leading BACnet protocol stack (called BACstac(TM)). The resultant
MatrikonOPC Server for BACnet is an easy-to-use solution for customers,
creating large multi-vendor systems consisting of SCADA work stations to
control both industrial networks and HVAC building automation systems.
The use of the BACnet protocol in HVAC installations has been
increasing for many years. Typical installations now include connecting
multiple facilities to centralized monitoring and control workstations. The
MatrikonOPC Server for BACnet has been designed to integrate these networks
into a cohesive system. The BACnet concept of BBMDs (BACnet/IP Broadcast
Management Device) has been included in this product to facilitate the
interconnection of networks from multiple locations. Other advanced
software features include the ability to use multiple Ethernet ports in the
central SCADA workstation, compliance with the latest OPC technologies,
communications quality tags, the ability to use multiple remote OPC Servers
(optional communications tunneling software recommended) and much more.
Flexibility and ease of use were paramount in the development of this OPC
Server.