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1 Overview
1.1 Features
· BACnet/IP server which automatically shares any meter supported by the AcquiSuite platform
and connected via Modbus/485, Modbus/TCP or Modhopper® wireless mesh network.
· Supports devices connected via the appropriate AcquiSuite “Modbus-to-Native” Gateway
Modules, such as Fronius, SMA and Refusol PV-inverters.
· Conformance tested and accepted by
BACnet Testing Laboratories as of March 2013.
· Adds BACnet/IP to the A7810 AcquiLite and A8814 AcquiSuite+.
· Integrates with
AcquiSuite Modbus Framework , allowing user-definition of new or unusual meters.
·
Automatic quick start : Simply connect a supported Modbus meter and it will be automatically
detected and shared via BACnet.
·
Fast, guided setup : Server identifies problems, guides you to solutions.
· Engineering units : Modbus registers are automatically translated to engineering quantities with
proper units.
· Caching to manage limited Modbus bandwidth . Cache times are automatically tuned based
on the units of the data point and history of queries.
· Relay outputs supported , allowing complete control loops. See supported relay types for
details.
· Includes BBMD server , allowing your BACnet network to span IP subnets without extra
hardware.
· BACnet discovery tools built-in , including detection of Device ID and Network Number conflicts.
· Detailed statistics to monitor performance.
· Allows incoming Foreign Device Registration (FDR), simplifying remote diagnostics.
· Compatible with AcquiSuite Remote Configuration.
· Supported on Obvius A8812 (AcquiSuite), A8810 (AcquiSuite EMB), A7810 (AcquiLite) and
A8814 (AcquiSuite+).
· Supports BACnet protocol version 1, revision 12.
· 64 BBMD and 64 FD entries are allowed.