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OPAL-RT simulators can operate as a BACnet client via a gateway device to connect and communicate with external BACnet devices.

BACnet is a communication protocol for Building Automation and Control (BAC) networks that leverage the ASHRAE, ANSI, and ISO 16484-5 standard protocol. BACnet was designed to allow communication of building automation and control systems for applications such as heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning control (HVAC), lighting control, access control, and fire detection systems and their associated equipment. The BACnet protocol provides mechanisms for computerized building automation devices to exchange information, regardless of the particular building service they perform.

Software Platform Compatibility

Product Selection Guide

To create BACnet connections, a driver license (OP3150) and Gateway kit (OP3151) are required.
Since the gateway connects to the Real-Time Simulator via Ethernet interface (RJ45), if additional interfaces are required in the simulator then a physical Ethernet port add-on module will need to be added (see OP3821 and I350T4V2BLK).

Type

Description

Product Number

Simulator Compatibility

OP4510v2
OP4512
OP4610XG

OP5033XG

OP5600v2
OP5650

OP5700
OP5705XG
OP5707XG

Driver

Driver license for DNP3 Master protocol for exchange of data between master stations and RTU and IED. 50 data points included. Additional data points may be added with the OP3050 product (see below).

OP3232

YES

YES

YES

YES

Optional
Additional data points

License for additional I/O data points for Ethernet-based communication protocols. 1,000, 5,000, or 30,000 (unlimited) data points may be added. License OP3232 is required.

OP3050-1000
OP3050-5000
OP3050-30000

YES

YES

YES

YES

Driver

Driver license for BACnet protocol for interfacing building automation and control network. 50 I/O data points are included. Requires an OP3151 QuickServer Gateway kit (see below).

OP3150

YES

YES

YES

YES

External Hardware

QuickServer Gateway Kit for BACnet. High-performance, fully configurable, and cost-effective building and industrial automation IIoT gateways from Sierra Monitor. Supports up to 250 data points. Includes AC Power Supply, DIN Mounting Bracket assembly, Ethernet cable, mini-screwdriver and a USB flash drive with all necessary data sheets, manuals, and Enotes.

OP3151

YES

YES

YES

YES

Optional
Add-on module

Dual-port PCIe X1 Gigabit Ethernet Kit for OP4510 and OP4512 Real-Time Simulators*.
Can be added if more physical Ethernet ports are required.

OP3821

OP4510v2
OP4512







Dual-port PCIe X1 Gigabit Ethernet Kit for OP4610XG Real-Time Simulators*.
Can be added if more physical Ethernet ports are required.

OP3821-4610

OP4610XG

 

 

 

Optional
Add-on module

Intel I350T4V2 Quad Port Ethernet Server Adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps*.
Can be added if more physical Ethernet ports are required.

I350T4V2BLK

 

YES

YES

YES

* Available PCIe slot required. Note that OP4510 and OP4512 simulators only have one PCIe slot.