BACnet Integration
CE GOLD BACNET

The BACnet® protocol has become the standard protocol within the building automation industry. Students will learn the theory behind the BACnet protocol and how to seamlessly integrate third-party BACnet devices into an i-Vu® system. Students will utilize Snap, Networking, and ViewBuilder skills to read and write BACnet objects while following a sequence of operation to incorporate them into an i-Vu system without stressing the network. A successful integration is never complete without providing the programming, graphics, and network, so students will be equipped with tips and tricks to streamline integration to multiple pieces of equipment. They will also fine-tune their BACnet integration to achieve a healthy i-Vu system, all with emphasis on efficiency.

The BACnet course has been developed for individuals that are required to read data from or write data to a BACnet third party device as part of an i-Vu system installation or retrofit. Learners will receive a deep insight of the BACnet protocol and how this language communicates within a Building Management System.

For more information on the Carrier Controls Expert Program, please contact your local Carrier Controls representative or visit the Carrier Controls Expert Program website.

After successfully completing this course, you will have the skills needed to quickly and efficiently:

• Create control programs/graphics for third party BACnet integration
• Fine tune your network traffic
• Seamlessly integrate third-party devices into an i-Vu system

Training Methods Used

Traditional Classroom: A live instructor will lead up to 12 students (course dependent) in hands-on exercises with minimal lecture in between. Using the situated learning techniques of the Kirkpatrick Model, this methodology fosters a collaborative learning environment where students are positioned to maximize knowledge retention. This course is a 1-day event.

• Integration Overview: Integration Requirements • Support Documents 
• Setting up the Laptop: Connect Laptop to Ethernet Port • Verify Laptop IP Address • Upload TruVu MPC 
• Review a Sequence of Operation: List and Name Network Microblocks 
• Discover Third Party Device: Use the BACnet Discovery Tool in Field Assistant • Discover the 3rd Party Device • Discover BACnet Points Associated with Controller 
• Build a Control Program: Create Equipment 
• Edit a Control Program: Add Control Points to Fit the Sequence of Operations 
• Address the Network Microblocks: Use the Third-Party Address Tool to Define BACnet Addresses 
• Complete the Program: Attach (single point binding) Additional ANI Microblocks • Add Display Names 
• Assign BACnet Equipment: Assign BACnet Equipment • Download Controllers • Verify Communications with BACnet Device • Edit Graphics and Property Pages 
• Verify Communications with BACnet Device: Point Checkout
• Commission the Program & Reduce BACnet Traffic: Complete Checkout of Program • Reduce BACnet Traffic 
• MS/TP Capture Tool Demonstration

The virtual class requires a laptop with these specifications:

Laptop Hardware

Dual Core Processor | 4GB RAM | 30GB hard drive with 5GB free disk space | Communications link of 100 Mbps or higher | 64-bit server | 1 USB Port | 1 Ethernet port (wired network interface card (NIC))

Browser (1 of the following)

Microsoft Edge | Chrome | Firefox | Safari

Operating System (must have administrative rights on the following software)

Windows 11 PRO or Enterprise Edition, 64-Bit | Adobe Acrobat Reader installed (free download from the internet) | An internet connection NOT on the Carrier network