RS-485 Cable Specifications for BACnet MS/TP Networks
BACnet MS/TP networks use RS-485 (EIA-485) as the physical layer.
To ensure reliable communication, the BACnet specification defines clear
requirements for cable…
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Lonworks - What is the NodeUtil Lonworks Utility
The NodeUtil utility is a LonWorks network diagnostic and exploration tool used to examine
LonWorks devices and networks when higher-level engineering tools or databases are not ava…
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BACnet: Event Enrollment Object
The Event Enrollment object is defined by the standard as information related to the management of events for BACnet systems. Events are essentially changes in the value of any property concerning any…
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Modbus RTU: How to Encode Real & 32-bit Data Messages
The article discusses some of the typical difficulties encountered when handling 32-bit data types via Modbus RTU and offers practical help for solving these problems.
The point-to-point Modbus pro…
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Visual Test Shell – Sending Packets Manually
After configuring the Devices (and Objects), Ports, and Names in the Visual Test Shell (VTS) the next step is
to begin sending packets. Packets can be sent…
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Visual Test Shell (VTS) Port Configuration
After configuring BACnet devices and objects in the
Visual Test Shell (VTS), the next step is to configure
communication ports. A VTS port represents…
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BACnet models control devices as a collection of Objects
The data structure of information inside a BACnet device isn't important to the outside world and can be
structured by the manufacturer in a way that seams fit. What is important is a def…
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BACnet File Object Overview
The BACnet File object represents a file stored within a BACnet
device and accessed through standardized File Services.
File objects allow BACnet clie…
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BACnet MSTP Installation, RS485 and Cables
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Modbus - Convert between Modbus Flavors
In an assembly where the Fieldserver device is reading from a Modbus device on Modbus RTU (Serial) or Modbus TCP/IP (Ethernet), and then serving to another Modbus device on Modbus TCP/IP or Modbus RTU…
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How Real (Floating Point) and 32-bit Data is Encoded in Modbus RTU Messages
Modbus Integration Solutions
Chipkin has Modbus solutions for almost every situation. We are experts in Modbus RTU/TCP commun…
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How to Create a Modbus client in C#
Modbus is a widely used, open industrial communication protocol that allows software applications and devices to exchange data over serial connections or TCP/IP networks. Engineers…
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