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Interoperability Summary. Trane Company. Interoperable Protocols. Before we had DDC technology we had interoperability Now solutions are available to make these systems interoperable. Interoperable Goals. Single seat operation - HVAC, Fire, Power, Security, etc.
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Interoperability Summary Trane Company
Interoperable Protocols • Before we had DDC technology we had interoperability • Now solutions are available to make these systems interoperable
Interoperable Goals • Single seat operation - HVAC, Fire, Power, Security, etc. • Ability to select the best supplier to expand a system • Ability to select the best alternatives when purchasing parts of a system
How do you achieve Interoperability? • There are several promising technologies • BACnet (ASHRAE / ANSI 135-95) • LonTalk (EIA 709.1) • Modbus (Industrial defacto Protocol)
BACnet • ASHRAE Standard developed by consensus committee • Defines standard method of moving data as well as how to model data, and physical transport methods • BACnet is now under constant revision
BACnet Pros and Cons • BACnet is designed to work on networks and IP • How to exchange data, schedule, trend, alarm, and manage the network are all clearly defined • What comprises a controller is not yet defined • Works great on networks!
LonTalk • Developed by Echelon Corporation - now an EIA standard • How to move data and physical layer are defined in a chip - the Neuron • LonMark is an organization that has created a series of standard device models called profiles
LonMark Profiles • The LonMark association has created standard equipment profiles • For example Space Comfort Controller, Discharge Air Controller, Chiller, etc.
LonMark Profiles Space Comfort Controller Outputs Inputs Space Temp. Space Temp. Local Setpoint Fan Speed Fan Run Hours Master Slave Input Configuration Default Setpoints Mandatory Override Time Optional Setpoint Limits Proprietary
LonTalk Pros and Cons • LonTalk is easy to implement with the use of the Neuron chip • LonTalk protocol works great for controllers • The Profiles make controllers interchangeable • Using LonTalk over IP is presently proprietary
Modbus • Industrial defacto standard • Many sub-versions exist (RTU, ASCII, Ethernet, IP, etc.) • Allows data exchange only • Trane supports with the use of a Bridge
Interoperability Summary • Using standard protocols the goals of Integration and Interoperability can be met • Trane Support BACnet, LonTalk, and Modbus as part of Tracer Summit • Trane has connected to over 30 companies on thousands of projects
Other Equipment Typical Tracer Summit Architecture Trane Protocol or LonTalk BACnet LAN Chillers, AHU, Etc. Chillers, AHU, Etc. Chillers, AHU, Fire Alarm VAV boxes