Building on Open Control
We see the BAScontrol series used in commercial HVAC applications all of the time, but not so often in home automation. This Heat Pump w/ Woodstove Preheat home automation application uses the rugged BAScontrol22 for control and a Niagara JACE for supervision over BACnet/IP. Thanks to its unrestricted, unlicensed nature, free software tools,…
Continue ReadingDesigned for home automation enthusiasts, HVAC students and the maker community in general, the Contemporary Controls DIY products are not toys, but truly open controllers built on both open software and open hardware. Using the latest micro PCs and resident control software, these products allow the user to create next generation Internet of Things (IoT)…
Continue ReadingThe BASpi-IO is a great little controller which packs a punch. Powering it with the standard 5VDC micro USB wall adapter normally used with the Raspberry Pi may not be an option in some applications. If your application requires powering the BASpi from a 24V source, there are a few solutions out there to help…
Continue ReadingThe Contemporary Controls BASrouter is BTL Listed with both B-RTR and B-BBMD device profiles to ensure seamless integration into BACnet networks. This rugged and compact BACnet multi-network router provides versatile stand-alone routing between BACnet/IP, BACnet Ethernet (ISO 8802-3), and BACnet MS/TP networks. In addition to its field-proven operation, the BASrouter has a number of diagnostic…
Continue ReadingWhen installing Wi-Fi connected devices in buildings, Wi-Fi signal strength is the first and most basic question which comes to mind – can my device even connect to the AP (Access Point) and stay connected reliably? There are several other considerations which would also come up, but let’s start with the real basic stuff and…
Continue ReadingBASpi Lead-Lag Control Panel at a Remote Unmanned Broadcast Site @ 12,000 ft. Elevation I always love hearing about BASpi applications out there – it fills my heart! Remote and unmanned are two key words which certainly imply the need for automation. A BASpi-6U6R was installed at this broadcast site located at 12,000 ft….
Continue ReadingMany modern embedded devices depend on NAND flash memory for data storage and operation. NAND (Negated AND) is referred to as the same silicon logic gate technology used in eMMC, SSD, Compact Flash, and form factor variants of SD, such as micro SD flash memory. In this post I cover basics of micro SD cards…
Continue ReadingMost graphical programming software environments such as Sedona Framework use block-like elements as their functions, which are referred to as Components. Using a graphical editor like the free Sedona Application Editor (SAE) lets you configure and link Components together to create the wiresheet logic running in your Sedona device. To make programming easier and keep…
Continue ReadingWe’ve recently published a video explaining how to use our free BAScontrol Toolset. The toolset includes the Sedona Application Editor (SAE) – a component-based graphical editor for wiresheet applications, BASbackup – a complete project backup and restore utility, and BASemulator – Sedona platform emulation on PC. Provided free of charge on our web site, these…
Continue ReadingWe love to hear from our customers! We recently heard from one of our early adopters of the BASpi who has it installed in a chiller pump room fancoil application in Florida: The BASpi Univeral Inputs are used for three 10K type-2 thermistor curves and one for fan status – setup as binary input. 3…
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