Why should you use BACnet?

What are the benefits of using the BACnet protocol on your smart building network? Pros: BACnet’s open and widely adopted, making it easier to integrate devices and work with many different vendors. BACnet’s open nature has led to more partnerships between manufacturers, which leads to greater innovation in the industry. BACnet — and especially BACnet IP — is really an infrastructure that you can build on, now and into the future. Cons: There are some issues with maintenance and management. BACnet IP can be quite chatty if you don’t configure all your broadcasts and BBMDs properly. BACnet MS/TP’s wiring is a particular frustration for technicians, when wires come loose or aren’t properly terminated. The Internet of Things is presenting new opportunities and challenges as well, with so many data-generating devices being added to the network. Managing vendors can be a huge challenge, as you juggle devices from different manufacturers. Learn more in our blog post: http://optigo.net/blog/why-use-bacnet-protocol Download our whitepapers: https://new.optigo.net/ultimate-guides-to-bacnet/