Concept
Protocols Overview
The EcoStruxure Building Operation software supports the major communication protocols in building automation and security management.
Central IO Modules Overview
All modules connect to a hardware terminal base backplane. When the Central IO module is installed on that terminal base, the EcoStruxure Building Operation software associates the Central IO module with the position of the terminal base. There are a maximum of 32 positions per I/O bus that any terminal base can occupy.
For more information, see Central IO Modules Overview .
MP Controller Overview
The MP controller is an IP-enabled, native BACnet field controller from Schneider Electric. It is a highly flexible, open protocol device that is fully programmable through the EcoStruxure Building Operation software for control and supervision of equipment typically used in HVAC applications. Its mix of universal I/O and intelligent SpaceLogic sensor support allows for a wide-range of control solutions.
For more information, see MP Controllers Overview .
RP Series Expansion Modules Overview
RP controller expansion modules interface with RP-C room controllers using the provided room bus. This allows RP controller expansion modules connected to the controller to perform the following functions:
Control electric lights and window blinds
Detect infrared motion
Measure luminosity levels
For more information, see RP Controller Expansion Modules Overview .
RP Controller Overview
The RP controller is a room-purpose IP based field controller that accommodates a wide range of HVAC applications. It is a highly flexible, open protocol device that is fully programmable through the EcoStruxure BMS software with a mix of universal I/O and intelligent SpaceLogic sensor support. You can use the RP controller as either a standalone BACnet/IP field controller or as part of an EcoStruxure BMS with a field server or an Enterprise Server as the parent server.
For more information, see RP Controllers Overview .
BACnet Overview
The EcoStruxure BMS is a native BACnet system with features that enable you to create and manage an interoperable BACnet building automation system according to the ASHRAE Standard. The EcoStruxure BMS features and components support the BACnet services in all five of the BACnet interoperability areas.
For more information, see BACnet Overview .
b3 BACnet Device Overview
b3 BACnet devices are a family of intelligent, programmable, stand-alone devices that provide Direct Digital Control of air handlers and systems as well as individual terminal units: VAV boxes, fan powered induction units, unit ventilators, and heat pumps.
For more information, see b3 BACnet Device Controllers .
MNB BACnet Device Overview
MNB BACnet devices are a family of programmable, stand-alone devices that provide direct digital control in a building's environmental control system. MNB BACnet devices comprise MNB-70, MNB-300, MNB-V1, MNB-V2 and MNB-1000 devices. MNB devices support S-Link sensors, which are designed specifically for use with these devices.
For more information, see MNB BACnet Device Overview .
SE8000, VT8000, and Touch Room Controller Overview
The Schneider Electric SE8000 and VT8000 controllers are a family of BACnet room controllers designed to bridge the gap between stand-alone thermostats and DDC systems controllers. The SE8000 and VT8000 controllers simplify installation and commissioning, and feature universal I/O that provide control for a wide variety of facilities and applications including rooftop units, fan coil units, terminal units, heat pumps, and VAV.
For more information, see SE8000, VT8000, and Touchscreen Room Controller Overview .
LonWorks Overview
LonWorks is a fieldbus standard that is used for the automation of various functions within buildings, such as lighting and HVAC. The platform is built on an open, scalable protocol, called LonTalk that was developed by Echelon Corporation and supported by LonMark International.
For more information, see LonWorks Overview .
Xenta LonWorks Device Overview
The Xenta 280/300/401 LonWorks devices are a family of programmable, stand-alone devices that provide Direct Digital Control of air handlers and systems as well as individual terminal units.
For more information, see Xenta LonWorks Device Overview .
MNL LonWorks Device Overview
MNL LonWorks devices are a family of programmable, stand-alone devices that provide direct digital control in a building's environmental control system. MNL LonWorks devices consist of standard MNL LonWorks devices and MNL-800 LonWorks devices. MNL devices are complemented by S-Link sensors, which are designed specifically for use with these devices.
For more information, see MNL LonWorks Device Overview .
Modbus Overview
Modbus is a client/server protocol used for communicating with industrial hardware. The protocol works by one client device requesting data from (or writing data to) one or more server devices.
For more information, see Modbus Overview .
Infinet Device Overview
Infinet devices are intelligent, programmable, stand-alone devices that provide cost-effective Direct Digital Control of air handlers and systems, as well as individual terminal units: VAV boxes, fan powered induction units, unit ventilators, and heat pumps. Using the EcoStruxure Building Operation software, you configure an Infinet network that connects WorkStation with AS-P servers and Infinet devices. Their true peer-to-peer communications protocol provides the Infinet series with the ability to instantly communicate with a AS-P server and its entire network of devices.
For more information, see Infinet Device Overview .
SmartDrivers Overview
The SmartDriver functionality enables you to create customized interfaces in an EcoStruxure BMS that monitors and controls third-party devices from an EcoStruxure BMS server.
For more information, see SmartDrivers Overview .
Web Services Overview
Web Services are programmable applications accessible from standard Internet protocols. You can use Web Services to consume information, such as temperature from a weather service.
For more information, see Web Services Overview .
Zigbee Overview
Zigbee is a communication protocol used to create personal area networks with small, low-power devices.
For more information, see Zigbee Overview .
MQTT Overview
MQTT is a light weight data transfer protocol for IoT resources. An EcoStruxure Building Operation server can act as an MQTT client and transfer data to a MQTT broker.
For more information, see MQTT Overview .
EcoStruxure Building Management Overview
Central IO Modules Overview
MP Controllers Overview
BACnet Overview
b3 BACnet Device Controllers
MNB BACnet Device Overview
SE8000, VT8000, and Touchscreen Room Controller Overview
LonWorks Overview
Xenta LonWorks Device Overview
MNL LonWorks Device Overview
Modbus Overview
Infinet Device Overview
SmartDrivers Overview
Web Services Overview
Zigbee Overview
MQTT Overview