System overview

The aim of the NETx BMS Platform is to solve the problems that arise when heterogeneous building automation systems are used. Located at the management level, the NETx BMS Platform is able to collect data and information from the building automation system using different technologies, protocols and systems.

The NETx BMS Platform supports various open protocols and standards like KNX, BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC, oBIX and more. In addition, application specific technologies like hotel management systems (Fidelio/Opera, Protel) as well as various door lock systems (VingCard, Salto, Kaba) are supported too. Also, HTTP gateways or other web services for interfacing to the Internet-of-Things (IoT) are provided. Furthermore, due to the flexible and modular design of the NETx BMS Platform, an integration of interfaces to other fieldbus technologies that are not available in the current version is possible. The following figure shows an overview of the supported technologies:

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The integrated devices and their data points are managed in a uniform information model where the data is represented in a transparent, technological-independent way. Thanks to this uniform information model and the global view at the management level of the building automation system, the NETx BMS Platform is able to provide and realize various building management functions:

• Multi-protocol gateway

• Visualization

• Alarm management

• Trending

• Scheduler

• Logic engine

In addition, enhanced features for specific building automation use cases are available too:

• Lighting/DALI management

• Automatic shading control

The NETx BMS Platform is based on open and standardized protocols and technologies. Therefore, it also provides open interface to third-party clients and application like OPC, BACnet, oBIX and other web service protocols.

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