BACnet vs Modbus vs LonWorks
BACnet x Modbus x LonWorks There was no standard industry network protocol for building automation. Building automation is the automatic centralized control of a building's HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) , electrical, lighting , shading, Access Control , Security Systems , and other interrelated systems through a Building Management System (BMS) or Building Automation System (BAS) . The objectives of building automation are improved occupant comfort, efficient operation of building systems, reduction in energy consumption, reduced operating and maintaining costs, increased security, historical performance documentation, remote access/control/operation, and improved life cycle of equipment and related utilities. Building automation is an example of a distributed control system – the computer networking of electronic devices designed to monitor and control the systems in a building. Today there are three inter-o...
