Protocols Overview

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zigbee Overview

Zigbee is a communication protocol used to create personal area networks with small, low-power devices.

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 .