Connecting BACnet Devices to an IP Infrastructure

Contemporary Controls has been supporting building automation OEMs’ ARCNET and Ethernet products for years by addressing the unique needs of this industry. The industry is embracing Ethernet connectivity to Direct Digital Controllers (DDC) along with open protocols. Contemporary Controls’ BAS Remote supports the BACnet/IP protocol while providing universal input/output connections to temperature sensors, damper actuators, as well as other common HVAC devices. Besides standard ARCNET hubs and Ethernet switches, the company provides protocol-aware routers unique to the building automation industry.

To make your system complete, CTRLink's connectivity products facilitate the use of Ethernet in your automation project. Designed for unattended operation in environments not conducive to office grade equipment, CTRLink overcomes the challenges that Ethernet presents to the automation professional by providing convenient mounting in control panels, Class 2 power wiring, and reliability. Our repeating hub, switches, media converters and routers adhere to IEEE 802.3 standards and more. Specialty regulatory needs are addressed in selected models. From simple plug-and-play operation to fully-managed switch functionality, there is a model to meet any need.

Product Line

Product	Summary
BAS Remote	The BAS Remote provides a convenient method of expanding building automation systems in the field when using Ethernet for network communication. In addition to universal I/O points, the unit functions as a Modbus Serial to BACnet gateway.
BAS Routers	The BAS Router is used to route messages between BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP networks. Two versions are available – a DIN-rail mounted unit for fixed installations and a portable unit for commissioning and troubleshooting.
Skorpion Series	The EISK line of unmanaged switches within the Skorpion Series accommodates up to sixteen 10/100 Mbps ports. Twisted-pair models are available in five, eight and sixteen ports. A mix of fiber optic and twisted-pair ports is available in five and eight-port models. The Skorpion series provides cost-effective solutions with a wide range of options to the general automation market when DIN-rail space is a premium.
BAS Switch	The BAS Switch provides five 10/100 Mbps twisted-pair ports. Models can be DIN-rail or panel mounted. The BAS Switch’s flat design makes it ideal for control panels with shallow depths such as those found in the building automation industry.