A great solution/s to interconnect SNMP STD devices on BACnet IPnetwork.

SNMP STD

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a standard protocol used to manage and monitor network devices. It provides a way for network administrators to monitor and control network devices such as routers, switches, and servers. SNMP is widely used because of its simplicity and effectiveness. SNMP standardizes the way devices communicate with each other, making it easier to manage and maintain networks. The SNMP standard is maintained by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and is defined in various RFCs. Understanding SNMP is crucial for network administrators to effectively manage and monitor their networks.

ProtoConvert can supply and support gateways that can have a SNMP STD client or server interfaces.

When a gateway is configured as a SNMP STD Client it would keep reading data from the field devices using SNMP STD protocol. It will also be possible to program the gateway to relay commands to the field devices (if protocol implementation supports, please check datasheet for details). Hence when used as a SNMP STD Client the gateway reads data from SNMP STD Servers and makes the data available on a variety of other protocols like Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Lutron Machine and many others.

When a gateway is configured as a SNMP STD Server it can be connected to a SNMP STD Client and be a source of data. It would respond to the polls from the SNMP STD Client and publish the data as per the internal configuration. Hence by using the gateway as a SNMP STD Server it is possible to publish data from other protocol networks on the SNMP STD network.

BACnet IP

BACnet IP (Internet Protocol) is a communication protocol used for building automation and control networks. It is an open standard that provides a common language for building systems to communicate and exchange data. BACnet IP is based on the Internet Protocol (IP) and allows for communication over Ethernet networks.

In terms of network topology, BACnet IP supports both peer-to-peer and client-server communication models. In a peer-to-peer configuration, devices on the network can communicate directly with each other. In a client-server configuration, one device acts as the server, providing data and services to other devices on the network, which act as clients.

BACnet IP also supports broadcast communication, which allows for one device to send a message to all other devices on the network at the same time. This can be useful for network-wide announcements or updates.

ProtoConvert can supply and support gateways that can have a BACnet IP client or a server interface.

When a gateway is configured as a BACnet IP Client it would keep reading data from the field devices using BACnet IP protocol. It will also be possible to program the gateway to relay commands to the field device/s. Hence when configured as a BACnet IP Client the gateway reads data from BACnet IP devices like power meters, UPS’, PDUs, CRAC units, Thermostats and makes the data available on a variety of other protocols like Modbus, SNMP , LonWorks and many others

When a gateway is configured as a BACnet IP Server it can publish data on a BACnet IP network as a server and other BACnet IP clients can obtain data from the gateway. It would respond to the polls/COV Subscription requests from the BACnet IP Clients on the network and publish the data as per the internal configuration. Hence by using the gateway as a BACnet IP Server it is possible to publish data from other protocol networks on the BACnet IP network for the Building management system (BMS) or any other Building automation and Control system to consume.

SNMP STD and BACnet IP datasheets are available for your review on this link for detailed information on the capabilities of these drivers.

The table below lists the various hardware options available with this protocol driver combination, please make a selection based on the point capacity, number of ports, and type of communication interfaces you require.

Name of Hardware with Tail CodePoint CapacityRS 485 portsRS 232 portsEthernet PortM-BusLonWorksKNXWiFi4G/LTEProduct Datasheet
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