September 2024
Using IP Routers to Resolve BACnet Issues
Integrating Non-BACnet Devices into a BACnet System
New Video and Application Note Explain How to Set Up an SMTP Email Server for Gmail
BACnet Forum London and Smart Buildings Show Focus on Innovations in Building Automation Systems and Smart Buildings
August 2024
Communicating Thermostats with BACnet Supervision Provide Warehouse Temperature Automation and Control
Cascading IP Routers for Additional Isolation
New Video Series Explains the Internet Protocol as it Applies to Control Networks
Focus on Energy Efficiency at SIBT and SBS Leaders Forum
July 2024
Success Story: New Gateway Connects EnOcean Sensors to BACnet Network
RefriAmericas: The Leading HVAC Expo for the Caribbean and Latin America
Diagnostic Switch Simplifies Testing
CCSI Retains ISO 9001 Certification
June 2024
New BACnet to EnOcean Gateway Provides Seamless Communication Between EnOcean and BACnet/IP
Bringing EnOcean Devices to BACnet
Cost-effective Configurable I/O Modules for BACnet and Modbus
Continued Support for HVAC Training and Education
May 2024
Understanding BASrouter Routing Options
BACnet-compliant Open and License-free Controllers Offer Sedona for Education and Building Control Applications
BACnet Discovery Tool Simplifies Troubleshooting
Rugged EISW Switches Meet the Demands of Outdoor Applications
April 2024
BridgeVPN Provides Secure Remote Access with Seamless Integration
Installing and Modifying Pre-built Sedona Applications
Using the BASpi-Edge and Azure for Secure Cloud Connectivity
Using Cellular IP Routers for Remote Site Access
March 2024
Training and Education Capabilities
Using an IP Router to Limit BACnet Traffic
Whitepaper: Simplify Machine Integration
Don't Miss Us at Niagara Summit
February 2024
10 Reasons Why You Should Use BAScontrol Products in Your Niagara System
Cellular Router Firmware Update Adds BridgeVPN for Single-Site Secure Remote Access
Selecting the Correct BASstat Thermostat
BASview3 Simplifies Building Automation and Control
January 2024
2024 AHR Expo: Let's ChicaGO!
BAScontrol22S Unitary Controller Featured in AHR New Product Presentation
BridgeVPN Facilitates Secure Remote Communications for Single-Site Access
Standalone Active Terminator for EIA-485 Networks
December 2023
2023 Year in Review
Sedona Programming Now Possible Using Niagara Workbench N4
Free Video Series Explores Contemporary Controls' Remote Access Options
Don't Miss Us at AHR Expo 2024
November 2023
EISW Ethernet Switches Suitable for UL 508A Control Panels
New Pre-built Application Supports the BASpi-Edge Controller in Fan Coil Applications
Using Gateways for BACnet Integration
BACnet/IP to BACnet MS/TP Router Options
October 2023
Sedona Macro Components Reduce Memory Space
Secure Remote Access to BACnet Systems without a BBMD
Understanding the Graphics and Dashboard Capabilities of the BASview3
Continued Success Using BASgatewayLX
September 2023
NEW Single Mode BACnet Communicating Thermostat
Pre-Built Applications for Nearly Every Constant Volume Need
Barbie and BASpi Teach Young Women the Benefits of Building Automation
October Events: Smart Buildings Show | PlugFest
August 2023
Contemporary Controls Helps Make Small Buildings Smarter
Future Technicians Learn Next-Generation Building Automation with BAScontrollers
Understanding Cellular Networks
Don't Miss Us at SIBT and AHR Expo-Mexico
July 2023
New BAScontrol22S Adds Support for BACnet MS/TP
50+ Years of Industry Insight from Joe Stasiek
Accessing Cloud Data Sent From the BASpi-Edge
BAScontrol Gives Students Real-World Experience
June 2023
Cloud Connected BACnet Controllers for Standalone or BACnet Supervised Automation Applications
Advantages of VPN over Port Forwarding
Sedona Tools for Developing Custom HVAC Components
CCSI Maintains ISO 9001 Certification—Quality is Our Goal
May 2023
IP Firewall, Port Forwarding, NAT, and Gateway Address Settings for Correct IP Router Operation
Understanding BASrouterLX Advanced Features
Getting Started with the BAScontrol Toolset
EISW Ethernet Switches Are UL Listed for Industrial Control Equipment
April 2023
New BAScontrol22D BACnet/IP Sedona Unitary Controller Delivers Operational Enhancements
BAScontrol Toolset Upgrade Improves Program Functionality and Adaptability
New BAScontrol Pre-built Applications Accommodate Next-Generation HVAC Systems
Industry Trade Shows Continue to Rebound
March 2023
EISW Switches Provide Robust Performance in Demanding Environments
Industrial Diagnostic Switch Simplifies Testing
BASstat Configuration Advice to Maximize Operation
Using IO Modules to Expand the Number of Points in the Field
February 2023
BASstat Temperature Configuration Via BACnet
ISH Frankfurt, Germany Focuses on "Solutions for a Sustainable Future"
2023 National HVACR Education Conference – Training for the Future
AHR Expo 2023 Shows Strong Attendance
January 2023
Don't Miss Booth C5245 at AHR Expo
New BASrouters Featured at AHR Expo
BASrouterSC New Product & Technology Presentation
Product Upgrade for BACnet Controllers Improves Performance
December 2022
2022 Year in Review
BAS Integration: The Reality of a Multi-Protocol World
Understanding Port Forwarding and VPNs
Video: BridgeVPN
November 2022
Introduction to the EIGR-C Cellular IP Router Video
Hands-On Training Prepares Students for Building Automation Industry Careers
BASview3 Custom Graphics Facilitate Automation Supervision and Control
BASpi-Edge Training Videos Available
October 2022
EISW Series Expanded to Include 5-Port Model
UL 508 Transitions Towards IEC Standards
Gigabit IP Routers Facilitate Secure Remote Access in Building Automation
Interfacing BACnet/IP and MS/TP to BACnet Secure Connect
September 2022
BAS Summit 2022—Building Automation at National Laboratories
BAScontrol Toolset Helps Students "Build on BACnet"
IP Router Simplifies Device Installation of Gas Fired Turbine System
Events: HVACR Tradeshow | Light + Building | Smart Building Show
August 2022
BMS Integration for Non-BACnet Devices
Understanding How to Configure OpenVPN
New Video: Introduction to Fast Ethernet
Don't Miss Us at AHR Expo-México 2022
July 2022
Converting a Modbus 4-Wire Device to a 2-Wire Device for BACnet/IP Integration
BACnet BBMD and FDR Setup Recommendations
New Video: Using Port Forwarding to Access a Private Web Server
Contemporary Controls Renews Healthy Manufacturer Certification
June 2022
Sixteen-Port Ethernet Switch In-Stock and Ready to Ship
BASemulator Instrumental in Remote Learning at AGH University of Science and Technology
Updated BridgeVPN Support Documentation Available
Contemporary Controls Celebrates 47 Years
May 2022
BACnet Heat Pump Thermostats Now Available
Eight-Port Ethernet Switch In-Stock and Ready to Ship
IP Routers Provide Secure Access to Remote Job Sites
EXPO PACK México 2022, Booth 438
April 2022
Contemporary Controls Delivers Custom Solution for Room Climate Automation
Contemporary Controls is Committed to Helping Educate HVACR Industry in Best Practices for Building Automation
Video: Understanding the Different Types of Remote Access
Regional Win for Contemporary Controls Sponsored Robotics Team
March 2022
Modbus Gateway Integrates Cleanroom Application with BMS
BASview3 Continues to Receive Industry Recognition
Industrial Ethernet University Offers Introductory IP Network Courses for BMS Professionals
Events: HVACR Education Conference | Niagara Summit
February 2022
Successful Return to AHR Expo 2022
Understanding IP Router Firewall Settings
Reminder: Notice of 2022 Price Increase
Electronics Manufacturing is Alive in Illinois
January 2022
Cloud-Connected BACnet Controllers
Original Design Manufacturing Products at AHR Expo
Energy Harvesting Solutions from EnOcean
Understanding the Different Types of Remote Access
December 2021
Year in Review
Industrial Diagnostic Switch Simplifies Testing
New and Enhanced Building and Industrial Automation Products Showcased at AHR 2022
Free Video Series Helps Beginners Understand BACnet
November 2021
BASstat Thermostat Control System
BASpi-Edge—Control with Cloud Connectivity
Integrate BACnet MS/TP Segments to JACE
Training Video: Introduction to Ethernet
October 2021
BASstat Family Adds Models with Modulating Fan Coil Operation
Understanding Contemporary Controls' VPN Options
BASgatewayLX Modernizes Modbus
Illinois Manufacturing Month
September 2021
Secure Remote Access Solutions Without a Cloud-Based VPN Server
Configuring an EIGR-VB Gigabit IP Router as an OpenVPN Server
Custom PoE Injector Powers Explosion-Proof CCTV Camera
Using IO Modules to Expand the Number of Points in the Field
August 2021
New Self-HostedVPN Application Guide Available
GreenMediaHD Uses Custom Components to Enhance Contemporary Controls' Open Controller
BASpi-Edge: Alerting Made Easy
AHR Expo-México 2021
July 2021
Back to Business: Navigating Product Shortages and Supply Chain Disruptions
BASControl22C Provides Communication Solution for Office Automation
Understanding Self-Hosted VPN—Secure, Remote Communication Over the Internet
Controller Emulation on a PC
June 2021
Enhanced Functionality for BASgatewayLX
Thermostat Connection Using BACnet/IP Over a Wi-Fi Connection
IP Routers Features – Gateway Address and Masquerade
Using BASrouters and IP Routers to Communicate Across Subnets
May 2021
Gigabit Wired Bridge VPN Router Now Available
BASpi-Edge Watches the Weather
CCSI Maintains ISO 9001 Certification—Quality is Our Goal
Online Ordering for EMEA Customers
April 2021
Understanding IP Router Firewall Settings
BASgatewayLX Receives Recognition for Innovation
BASpi-Edge Web Components
Don't Miss Controls-Con 2021
March 2021
BASpi-Edge Solves BMS Integration Challenges
BASpi-IO Keeps the Chickens Cooped Up
BASpi-Edge and BASview3 Help Convert Older BMS Systems to BACnet
BASpi-IO Makes Halloween Spooktacular
February 2021
Distance-Learning Made Easier with the BASpi
Best BASpi Application Will Win Pi Day Contest!
Understanding the "Buy American Act"
Open House Videos Available
January 2021
BACnet-Compliant Wired or Wireless Communicating Thermostats
BASpi-Edge Serves 48 BACnet Virtual Points
Register Now for Our Virtual Open House
Shirley Spoden Joins Sales Team
December 2020
BASrouter Now Features Outdoor Temperature Range
Don't Miss Our Open House!
BASpi-Edge Performs as a Client Using NetV Components
BASview1 Users – Flash Player Announcement
November 2020
Configurable I/O Modules Now Available
Secure, Cellular Remote Access
Event Scheduling with the BASpi-Edge
Keep Office Grade Ethernet Switches Away from the Job Site
October 2020
BASpi-Edge Simplifies Field Device Connectivity
BAScontrol Toolset Offers Expanded Emulation
Contemporary Controls Achieves Healthy Manufacturer Certification
Webinar: IP Routers and Their Uses
September 2020
EIGR-C3 Cellular Router Data Plans
BASstat Series Adds Remote Temperature Sensing
BASrouter and Skorpion VPN Router Help Improve Indoor Air Quality
IP Routers Ease IT and OT Convergence
August 2020
Ethernet Routers Versus Switches
We are Attending IoT Innovation North America
German-Language Site Now Available
Hands-On BASautomation Training Update
July 2020
EIGR-C Cellular Data Plans on Verizon
CCSI Retains ISO 9001 Certification
Spanish Language Website Launch
Celebrating 45 Years in Control
June 2020
New Gigabit Cellular Router
BACnet Discovery Tool Adds Graphing
BASstat Family Adds Humidity Sensing Models
New Industrial Ethernet University Course on Cellular Communications
May 2020
New BASrouterLX Firmware Available
BAScontrol Toolset for Remote HVAC Training
Application Ready Platforms Available
SB-327 Compliance Announcement
April 2020
Building Automation During a Pandemic
Custom Graphics Feature in Latest BASview3 Firmware
Monitor Your Facility Remotely
Repeated Recognition of Technical Support
March 2020
Remembering the "Father of BACnet"
Don't Miss Our BASautomation Training
BASpi a Finalist for BCIA Award
New BACnet Router with BACnet Secure Connect
February 2020
2019 Vendor of the Year
Hands on BASautomation Training
Thanks for Visiting Us at AHR Expo 2020
On The Road - Winter/Spring 2020
January 2020
VPN Solutions Expanded with Self-HostedVPN
Don't Miss Booth 681 at AHR 2020
Our Featured Speakers at AHR 2020
Contemporary Controls a Finalist for Multiple ControlTrends Awards
December 2019
BASpi-IO Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4!
New BASrouter and BASpi Products Showcased at AHR 2020
IoT Cybersecurity Update
SPS 2019 in Nuremberg Follow-Up
November 2019
BASrouter 3.0 With Diagnostics Proves Popular
Skorpion Router Provides Factory Connectivity
New Products Showcased at SPS 2019
IEU Course Materials Enhanced
October 2019
New BASpi-IO with Analog Outputs
Contemporary Controls Attends BACnet PlugFest 2019
Make Life Easier when Troubleshooting MS/TP Networks
Frankfurt Building Automation Conference Follow-Up
September 2019
Can You Use Unmanaged Switches with RSTP?
New RemoteVPN Application Guide Available
Contemporary Controls to Attend Building Automation Conference
Contemporary Controls on the Road in 2019
August 2019
Machine Integration White Paper Available
BACnet BBMD and FDR Setup Recommendations
Diagnostic Switches Simplify Testing
BACnet Installation in Historic Structures
July 2019
Convert Modbus Serial to Modbus TCP with the BASgatewayLX
Sedona Discussion Groups Now Available
BASpi (and Barbie) Engage Young Women in STEM
RefriAMERICAS 2019 in Miami
June 2019
Contemporary Controls Receives ISO 9001:2015 Registration
Fast, Easy Building Supervision with the New BASview3
Take Control of Your Ethernet Network by Using a Skorpion Managed Switch
Open Control Products Popular at Recent Events
May 2019
Wireless BACnet-Compliant Thermostat Now Available
BAScontrol Toolset Updated
BASview2 Introduction Video
Haystack Connect 2019
April 2019
BAScontrol22C with BACnet Client Capability Now Available
CTRLink Switches Designed for Automation
New Products Showcased at CONTROLS-CON 2019
BASautomation Products Popular at ISH 2019
March 2019
New PI-Based Products to Celebrate Pi Day
New BAScontrol22C with BACnet Client Capability
BACnet-Complaint Thermostat Ensures Effortless Integration
Training and Education with Contemporary Controls Networking and Control Equipment
February 2019
Handle MS/TP Networks When Using the New Honeywell CIPer 30
BASrouter 3.0 Provides Diagnostics
Enhance Your JACE
Thanks for Visiting Us at AHR Expo 2019
January 2019
Visit Booth C5218 At AHR Expo 2019
Do it Yourself—NEW BACnet Client Controller
RemoteVPN—Secure Remote Access Solution9
Education Sessions and Presentations at AHR Expo 2019
December 2018
New BACnet Wi-Fi and MS/TP Compliant Thermostat Announced
New BACnet-Compliant Products at AHR 2019
Don't Miss the 7th Annual Connection Community Collaboratory at AHR 2019
Contemporary Controls a Finalist for Multiple ControlTrends Awards
November 2018
Keep and Reuse Your Machine Configuration with Skorpion Routers
UL 864 Recognized Switches from Contemporary Controls
Complete Ethernet Support and New "Powered by Raspberry Pi" Products
Contemporary Controls On the Road
October 2018
BASrouter 3.0 Obtains BTL Listing
Contemporary Controls Featured at Building Automation Training
BASrouter and BASview2 Eliminate Headaches for Office Building
485-TER Provides Active Termination and Fail-Safe Biasing for Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP EIA-485 Networks
September 2018
Industrial Ethernet University 15-Year Anniversary
Honeywell Momentum 2018
Contemporary Controls Welcomes Senator John Curran
Contemporary Controls Provides BACnet Interface for People-Movers at Manchester Airport
August 2018
BASrouter 3.0 Provides Enhanced Diagnostics
Do it Yourself Board Level Controllers
Host Your Own OpenVPN Server
AHR Mexico 2018
July 2018
EIGR Routers Add OpenVPN Server Functionality
BASpi Provides the Control Solution for Remote, Unmanned AC Units
Expanding the Number of I/O Points in the Field
Where is SedonaDev.Org?
June 2018
New Gigabit Routers Introduced
New Building Automation Blog Available
Contemporary Controls Plays a Role in the Binhai Cultural Center
How Micro PCs are Being Used in the Field
May 2018
Program Your Raspberry Pi Using Niagara Workbench
Why You Should Not Mix Full-Wave and Half-Wave Powered Devices
Simplify Machine IP Integration
Success Story: Contemporary Controls Helps Coventry University "Go Green"
April 2018
BASautomation Products at Niagara Summit 2018
BASpi and BAScontrol Series Provide Hands-On Training
Addressing IP Security Concerns when Deploying a BACnet System
New Video: BAScontrol Toolset Quick Start Guide
March 2018
Happy Pi Day!
BASview2 Provides Fast, Easy Building Supervision
Power over Ethernet Solutions
Upcoming Training Events
February 2018
Enhanced Diagnostics on the Portable BASrouter
2017 Vendor of the Year Winner
AHR 2018 Product Review
BASpi – a Big Hit at AHR Expo
January 2018
Register to Win a Free BASpi in Booth 4118
Open Software - and Now Open Hardware
Open Controllers Featured at the BEST Center Annual Institute
Don't Miss Our AHR Expo Seminars
Last Chance to Vote for the CTA Awards
December 2017
BASgatewayLX Now Maps Up to 100 Modbus Devices to BACnet
See You at AHR Expo 2018
Learn More about IP Security Concerns and New Products at AHR's Educational Seminars
Final Voting for the CTA Awards is Now Open
November 2017
Pre-Built Constant Volume RTU Applications Now Available
Complete Ethernet Support for Your Machine
Chiller Plant Optimization at Pharmaceutical Plant
Nominate the Best for a ControlTrends Award
October 2017
Free BAScontrol Toolset Now Includes the BASemulator
BAScontrol Project Management Simplified with BASbackup
The Advantages of a BAScontrol Open Controller
Remote Your JACE...Securely
September 2017
Join Us for Activelogix Technology Forum 2017
New Gigabit IP Routers and VPN Routers Introduced
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
BASgatewayLX is the "Go-To" Solution for Converting Modbus to BACnet
August 2017
BACnet Simplifies Controls Upgrade at Beaverton City Library
BAScontrol Series Equipped for Wide Temperature Operation
EIA-485 Terminator Provides Fail-Safe Biasing for BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU Networks
Customer Service Team Saves the (Sailing) Day
July 2017
BACnet Discovery Tool Better Than Ever
New BASrouterLX Model Meets Customer Demands
College of DuPage HVACR Network Day
Designing a Smart Pantry System
June 2017
Firmware Update Available for BASgatewayLX
Round of Applause for the Diagnostic Switch
Technical Presentations at Haystack Connect Provide Real Solutions for Building IoT Data Management
Controls-Con 2017
May 2017
Sedona Alliance at Haystack Connect 2017
Diagnostic Switches Donated to BIG-EU PlugFest for Interoperability Testing
Distech Controls 2017 European Conference
Contemporary Controls Assists in the Training of Future HVACR Technicians
April 2017
EIS Recognized for Compliance with the UL 864 10th Edition Standard
BAScontrol Series Equipped for Wide Temperature Operation
Using SSL and VPNs to Provide Security
DDC Training with the BAScontrol22
March 2017
BASrouterLX Application Note: Using Allowlist to Improve Security
Don't Miss Haystack Connect 2017 Technical Sessions
The Sedona Alliance: Championing the Creation of an Open Controller
High Speed Gigabit Performance With PoE Savings
February 2017
Vendor of the Year 2016
Open Control - Sedona Framework and the Sedona Alliance
New Open Controllers Popular at AHR Expo 2017
Newly Redesigned ARCNET Resource Center
January 2017
Visit Booth C1458 at AHR 2017
BACnet MS/TP Troubleshooting Simplified with Innovative Product Integration from Contemporary Controls and Optigo Networks
Free Education Session about Sedona Framework
Truly Open Sedona Controllers
December 2016
Contemporary Controls a Finalist for Six ControlTrends Awards
Have Joe Do Your Work for You
Learn More about Sedona Framework at AHR 2017
New Video: Enhance Your JACE by Off-loading Communication Handling
November 2016
Contemporary Controls Showcases Gigabit Routers at SPS/IPC Drives Trade Fair in Germany
Nominate Contemporary Controls for Best Video!
Using an IP Router to Resolve IT vs. OT Conflicts
Free Sedona Education Session at AHR 2017
Use your BACnet Router to Improve Security and Performance
October 2016
Plugging in from New Hampshire, the 2016 BACnet International Plugfest
Contemporary Controls Sponsors Distech Controls' Converge Conference
Don't Miss the Free Education Session about Sedona Framework at AHR 2017
Modbus Integration Solved at Galeria Manhattan Shopping Mall
Congressman Bill Foster Visits Contemporary Controls
September 2016
The Need for Speed and Diagnostics
Visit Us at Distech Controls 2016 Converge Conference
Hobbyist Platforms for Powerful Edge Controllers - but what Control Language?
Understanding Sedona Kits and Kit Manifests
August 2016
New EIA-485 Terminator Provides Fail-Safe Biasing for BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU Networks
DGLogik Taps the BAScontrol22 to Show Off Speed
Custom HVAC and Math Kits Released to the Sedona Community
Part 7 of the Contemporary Controls SAE Video Series, Introduction to the Kit Manager, Now Released
July 2016
Reduce your Overhead by Enhancing your JACE
EIPR Skorpion Router - An Advanced Industrial IP Router
BAScontrol Video Series: Using Virtual and Web Components
Part 6 of the Contemporary Controls SAE Video Series is now Released
June 2016
Sedona Framework Developers Meet at Niagara Summit 2016
New Manufacturing Equipment Improve Made in America Production Capability
Part 5 of the Contemporary Controls SAE Video Series Now Released
May 2016
Redesigned Website is Now Mobile-Friendly
"BACnet and Numbers" Published in Foundations
Contemporary Controls to Display Open Building Automation Products at IBcon 2016
Part 4 of SAE Video Series Now Released
Internet+Building Automation Seminar in Tianjin, PRC
April 2016
Enhanced JACE Performance and a Truly Open Controller Showcased at Niagara Summit
What's Up with the Internet of Things?
New Machines Mean Greater Manufacturing Capabilities
March 2016
New Features Added to the BACnet Discovery Tool
Sedona Application Editor-Easier to Use than Niagara Workbench
Communicating with a BACnet Client
Sedona Framework Developers Meet at Light+Building 2016
February 2016
AHR 2016 – A Success for Contemporary Controls
Great Feedback on the Sedona Application Editor
Hans Kranz Inducted into the Control Trends Hall of Fame
BACnet® Protocol Continues to Help Advance Building Ratings
January 2016
BAScontrol22 Sedona Unitary Controller Now Available
Open Sedona Application Editor is Now Available
Creating an Open Controller – Now with an Open Tool
Preview of Booth 1326 at AHR Expo 2016
December 2015
28-Port Managed fiber Switch Receives UL 864 Recognition
New BACnet Controller at IoT World Forum 2015 Dubai
Visit Booth 1326 at AHR 2016
Contemporary Controls Nominated as Finalist for Four ControlTrends' Award Categories
Happy Holidays From All of Us!
November 2015
Visit Us at SPS/IPC Drives
Have Confidence in Your Devices
AmCham Shanghai Celebrates 100Years
We Need Your Vote for Control Trends 2015
October 2015
Returning From the Road – What We Shared at Each Event
Plugging in from New Hampshire, the 2015 PlugFest Conference
Sedona Controller Instrumental in Providing SCADA Simulation
CTRLink Managed and Unmanaged Switches Validated Using Spirent TestCenter
September 2015
Taking Our Product Innovation on the Road
Did You Know? – Using the BAScontrol20 as BACnet/IP Remote I/O
Enhance Your JACE with Routers and Gateways
New Products Being Showcased
August 2015
Diving into the World of DDC Programming
Did You Know? – Web Components Link Wire Sheets to Web Pages
A New and Improved BACnet Discovery Tool
Introduction to BAScontrol20 Video Updated
July 2015
Sedona Framework™ – Opportunity for a Truly Open Controller
Have Joe Do Your Work for You
Tutorial Video on BASbackup Released
From Our Archives: Interview with John Pittman, Former Fieldbus Foundation President
June 2015
BAScontrol20 Firmware Version 3.1 Released
Automation Platform Presentation Shows Why It is Ideally Suited for Building Automation Software Applications
Recent Trade Events Highlight Contemporary Controls' Open Source Technology
"Network Communications for Buildings" Continues to Receive Praise
May 2015
Innovative, Open Source BAS Network Technologies will be Displayed at Haystack Connect 2015
Niagara AX Integration via Haystack
Sedona Open Controllers
Automation Platform
Automation Platform — DG5 in a Box
April 2015
Contemporary Controls' Leads Discussion on the Automation Application Platform at Haystack 2015
One-Armed Router Supporting BACnet Ethernet
Interviews with Industry Experts Available Online
Solutions that Simplify the Integration to BACnet/IP - Displayed at Niagara Forum
March 2015
Enjoy the Benefits of High Speed Gigabit Performance Along with PoE Savings
Download Network Communications for Buildings
Advantages of BASautomation Products to be Displayed at China Refrigeration Expo
Simplify the Integration to BACnet/IP – See and Learn More at Niagara Forum 2015 in London
Haystack Connect Emphasizes Latest Techniques for Connecting Systems and Utilizing Data
February 2015
Contemporary Controls Wins Two CTA Awards
A Successful AHR 2015
Decrease Building Controller CPU Usage by Offloading MS/TP Traffic
Global BACnet Roadshow Opens in Chicago
January 2015
Visit Booth 3531 at AHR 2015
Celebrating 40 Successful Years
ControlTrends Awards
Device Profiles Library Continues to Expand
December 2014
Benefits of BACnet® BASautomation Products to be Exhibited at AHR 2015
Contemporary Controls Nominated for Five CTA Awards
Simplify the Saving of Sedona Projects with BASbackup
November 2014
Modbus Profile Builder Software for the BASgatewayLX is Now Available
Using the BASgatewayLX with a Rockwell MicroLogix PLC
Scalable Building Strategy Presented at the Building Controls Show
Contemporary Controls Tests Products for BACnet® Interoperability with Industry Developer Community
Product and Portfolio Solutions for OEMS
October 2014
Adding Cube I/O Modules to BACnet Spyder Controllers
BACnet PlugFest 2014 – An Event to Test Interoperability
Scalable Building Strategy Presented at the Building Controls Show
Share the News about Your Project Success
Nominate Contemporary Controls for CTA
September 2014
What is a BASview and Why Should You Care?
Let Us Promote Your Successful Projects for You
It’s Time to Nominate Contemporary Controls for the ControlTrends Awards
August 2014
The BASremote is Even More Flexible
Contemporary Controls to Attend Shanghai International Building Technology 2014
Easily Network Your Building Controller
Free up Your Building Controller's MS/TP Communications
July 2014
Solutions for Expanding the Number of I/O Points in the Field
Redundant Sump Pump Controller
Using the Sedona Project Backup and Restore Utility
Why the Shift to IP Video Surveillance
Improved Spanish-Language Technical Support
June 2014
BASgatewayLX Quickly Gets Modbus Data Up to the BACnet/IP Infrastructure
Contemporary Controls Tests BACnet Interoperability with Devices from Industry Manufacturers at Plugfest BIG-EU
Contemporary Controls Sponsors first German-speaking Niagara Forum
Video: BASgatewayLX Configuration
May 2014
Offloading the JACE
BASautomation® Building Automation Products Displayed at Niagara Summit
Record Attendance at Light+Building 2014
Did You Know from Joe
Video: Installing the Workbench Tool
April 2014
Offload Your JACE's MS/TP Traffic
Offload Your JACE's Modbus Traffic
Remote Access for Your JACE
Easily Control Your JACE - Single Tool Solution
Easily Network Your JACE
Video: Installing Sedona Framework™ and Kits
March 2014
Did You Know: Three Quick Facts About Our BASautomation Products
New BASautomation Products at light+building
Controller Area Network (CAN) and Industrial Ethernet Training Day
A Sedona Framework Demo Box Application Note
Video: Saving and Restoring a Sedona Program
February 2014
New BACnet/IP Sedona Field Controller Provides Ideal BAS Solution
Creating a Web-Based Thermostat Using the BAScontrol20
Discover the Advantages of Using Controller Area Network and Industrial Ethernet with Automation Applications
A Snowy but Successful AHR Expo
Video: Using Sedona Framework™ and the BAScontrol20
January 2014
BASautomation Products on Display at AHR Expo - Booth #239
BAScloudVPN Remote Monitoring Service on Display at AHR Expo
New BACnet/IP Sedona Field Controller on Display at AHR Expo
Video: Sedona Wire Sheet Development for a BASremote
December 2013
Contemporary Controls Highlights BASautomation Products and Solutions at 2014 AHR Expo
SPS IPC Drives 2013 Wrap-Up
Happy Holidays
Video: Accessing a Sedona Device Using Workbench
November 2013
Looking Forward to SPS IPC Drives 2013
Contemporary Controls Nominated for ControlTrends Award
BASrouterLX Advanced Slave Proxy Feature Benefits Users
BAScloudVPN Service Benefits Include Reducing Windshield Time
October 2013
BASremote Updated with Trending and Password Authentication
Make Life Easier when Troubleshooting MS/TP Networks
USB Adapter in Stock for EIPR-E Router Wireless Connectivity
Tradeshow Report from Building Controls and SIBT
Video: Installing Sedona Kits
September 2013
IP Router Provides Secure Remote Access Over the Internet
New BAScloudVPN Service Offers Secure Remote Internet Communication
Expanded BASautomation Product Line Showcased at SIBT 2013
August 2013
BASremote Certified for Sedona 1.2
New Rugged GigE Switch has PoE Functionality
BASrouterLX Gains More Diagnostic Features
Video: Understanding EIA-485: 10 Recommendations
July 2013
EIPR-E Skorpion IP Router Goes Wireless
PoE Splitter Provides 24 VDC Output
BASgatewayLX Simplifies Custom Profile Building
BASgatewayLX Firmware Update Issued in Response to Java 7u25
Video: Understanding EIA-485: Cabling and Repeaters
June 2013
Popular Skorpion Ethernet Managed Switch Gains Fiber Option
New PCI Express ARCNET Card for Modern PC Motherboards
George Thomas Reflects on Embedded Linux Community
Video: Understanding EIA-485: Connectors, Grounding and Protection
May 2013
PoE Support added to Automation Switch Series
Updated BACnet Router Application Guide
Video: Understanding EIA-485: Bias and Termination
Haystack Connect 2013 – A Successful Launch
Introduction to Our Original Design Manufacturer Capability
April 2013
New High Performance BACnet Router with Diagnostic Capabilities
Updated Site Focuses on Industrial Ethernet Solutions
Visit Us at Haystack Connect
Understanding EIA-485: Introduction
Momentum 2013 a Success
March 2013
Roll Your Own Modbus Device Profiles
New Automation Switch Series Offers the Highest Port Density
Simplify the Integration to BACnet/IP at Niagara Forum London
Understanding BACnet Video Part 8: BACnet Compliance
Contemporary Controls Welcomes New Product Marketing Manager
February 2013
Contemporary Controls a Platinum Sponsor at Momentum2013
BACnet and the Internet
Understanding BACnet Video Part 7: Device Profiles
AHR Expo 2013 Success
January 2013
In Time for AHR Expo – an Expanded BASautomation Portfolio
Using the BASrouter with a Honeywell Spyder Controller
Understanding BACnet Video Part 5: Interoperability
Visit Booth 926 at the AHR Expo
December 2012
Happy Holidays
New BASautomation Products at AHR Expo 2013
Remote Monitoring via Cloud-VPN Demonstration at AHR 2013
Understanding BACnet Video, Part 5: BACnet BIBBs
November 2012
Automation Switch Series Now Available
Remote Monitoring via Cloud-VPN Demonstration
Understanding BACnet Video, Part 4: BACnet Services
October 2012
Visit Us at SPS
BACnet PlugFest 2012
"Understanding BACnet: Network Types" Video
September 2012
Smart Grid Symposium Held in Chicago
BASgatewayLX Enhancements
Contemporary Controls Gets Social
Device Modeling Video
August 2012
Seeking Sedona 1.2 Beta Sites
Isolating Traffic Through the Use of VLANs
Introduction to BASview Video
Understanding BACnet Video Series
July 2012
New Skorpion 5-port Diagnostic Switch Supports Gigabit Speed When Using Wireshark®
Ethernet Switch Now Carries Canadian UL 864 Component Recognition Mark
Have your JACE also monitor your Ethernet network
More Applications for the BAS Gateway
June 2012
Get Modbus Data up to the BACnet/IP Infrastructure Quickly and Easily
The BASview Goes Mobile
Celebrating 10 years and 37 years
What is a BBMD and Why Should I Care?
May 2012
Successful Niagara Summit
New Simple to Use Modbus to BACnet Gateway
New 8-Port Gigabit Switch
Industrial Router Advanced Features Video
Troubleshooting with the BASrouter Status Screen
April 2012
New BASautomation Products Showcased at Light+building 2012
Learn About the Scalable Building Strategy at Niagara Summit
New Products Coming This May
The ABCs of Managed Switches -
Concepts & Terminology You Need to Know
March 2012
Using the BASrouter with an Alerton Controller
Making BACnet a Chinese National Standard
Have You Connected the SC Pin?
Opportunities to Visit with Contemporary Controls
February 2012
Expanded BASautomation Product Line Introduced at AHR Expo 2012
Essentials: Options When Diagnosing MS/TP Problems
Video Demonstration of RapidRing
January 2012
Finally, a Managed Switch at a Manageable Price
New BASautomation Products at AHR Expo 2012
CCC Receives ISO 9001:2008 Registration
December 2011
Customer Feedback Improves Modbus Mapping Functionality
Diagnostic Switch and BASview Tested at BACnet PlugFest
Contemporary Controls Online Experience Enhanced
Happy Holidays from Contemporary Controls
November 2011
Introducing the BASview
Visit Us at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES Show
First BACnet Forum for the Asia Pacific Region
Contemporary Controls Product Manager Selected to be Marketing Director of the BIG-CN
October 2011
Visit Us at the WEEC in Chicago
Limiting BACnet Traffic
ARCshark Makes Wireshark Compatible with BACnet ARCNET
Essentials: BACnet Discovery Tool Better Than Ever
July 2011
Original Design Manufacturing Service from Your Networking and Controls Supplier
Using the Skorpion Diagnostic Switch with Wireshark
Equipment Focus: C Squared Announces Intelligent BACnet Sensors Compatible with BAS Router
Essentials: SwitchInfo — Free Ethernet Troubleshooting Tool
June 2011
The Skorpion Series of Ethernet Switches Just Got Smarter
BAS Remote Application Note Published by Veris Industries
Remembering Bill Swan
Essentials: BACnet/IP to MS/TP Router or BACnet MS/TP Repeater
— What is Best? (PDF)
May 2011
The Need for Speed – Going to Gigabit
BASautomation Line Demonstrated at 2011 Niagara Mini Summit
Contemporary Controls Participates with the BIG-CN in Guangzhou Building Automation Show
Essentials: Building on BACnet (PDF)
April 2011
Essentials: Understanding Ethernet Switches and Routers (PDF)
New Skorpion IP Router Receives Customer Requested Features
Niagara Forum Europe 2011 a Great Success
BCIA Conference 2011 and ConnectFest
Christian Blenz Joins CCG as Application Engineer
March 2011
BAS Remote Powered by Sedona Framework on Display at the Niagara Summit
More Features Added to the Skorpion IP Router
NEW Skorpion Diagnostic Switch teams up with Wireshark
February 2011
BAS Portable Router Recommended by Alerton
When is an Ethernet Hub Better than an Ethernet Switch?
Great Traffic at AHR Expo 2011
January 2011
Visit Us as AHR 2011
Clearance Sale on Select Products
Contemporary Controls Joins the Modbus Organization
December 2010
Are All USB Cables Created Equal?
Wind Farm Communications
Successful 2010 SPS/IPC/DRIVES Show
November 2010
Contemporary Controls Receives Sedona Framework Certification
Contemporary Controls Introduces Industrial Ethernet Router
SPS/IPC/Drives 2010
BACnet Forum Shanghai
New Location for UK Office
September 2010
BAS Remote with PoE in a "Cool" Application
The BAS Router Helps with BBMD Support
Introduction to CTRLink Video
August 2010
Managed Switches Provide the Required Cable Redundancy
The EIMK Media Converter is Built for You
Training Materials Now Available on Video
April 2010
Niagara Summit 2010
ATA Celebrates Launch of Online ARCNET Resource Center
Modbus to BACnet Mapping
Light+Building 2010
March 2010
Free Upgrades for BAS Router
The BAS Router Makes the BACnet/IP to MS/TP Connection at Salisbury Courts
Light+Building Show
A Successful AHR Expo 2010
January 2010
New Products To Be Introduced at AHR Expo 2010
Technology Update: Should You Consider PoE?
2009 SPS/IPC/Drives Show Report
October 2009
Modbus Register Mapping to BACnet® Objects Added to BAS Remote Version 3.0
Technology Update: Broadcast Storm Control
Paul French Joins CCL as EMEA Sales Manager
Free Configuration Tools for Commissioning Modbus to BACnet Mapping
August 2009
Sedona Framework Support added to the BAS Remote
Technology Update: BACnet Discovery and the BAS Remote
Contemporary Controls Helps China Go Green
May-June 2009 Feature Story: Ethernet Switch Obtains UL864 Fire Alarm System Recognition
All new fire alarm and smoke control systems being installed claiming UL 864 compliance must comply with this latest edition.
( 1,113K pdf)
March-April 2009 Feature Story: New Website Launched
Contemporary Controls launches a redesigned website that showcases our success across multiple industries.
( 542K pdf)
January-February 2009 Feature Story: Raising BACnet® to the Next Level
Raising BACnet to the Next Level means that almost every Building Automation System (BAS) will eventually be communicating over an Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure and that Contemporary Controls has the products to assist in making this all happen.
( 687K pdf)
November-December 2008 Feature Story: Switch Your Way to the New EISK16 Ethernet Switch
With 16 ports, Contemporary Controls' new PnP EISK16-100T switch is the easy solution for increasing your network's functionality.
( 1M pdf)
September-October 2008 Feature Story: "Island of Information" Concept
The feature article discusses how the BAS Remote acts as a status manager to provide a wealth of information
to Building Automation Systems.
( 1.2M pdf)
July-August 2008 Feature Story: BAS Remote I/O is "Multilingual"
In addition to the BACnet®/IP protocol, the BAS Remote I/O is fluent in
Modbus/TCP.
( 352K pdf)
May-June 2008 Feature Story: BACnet® Portable Router Simplifies Field Service and System Checkout
Feature article explains Contemporary Controls' BAS Portable Router, the newest edition to the
company's line of building automation BACnet routers.
( 475K pdf)
March-April 2008 Feature Story: Ethernet Infrastructure + BAS Router + Your Ideal Solution
Use the BAS Router to make the BACnet®/IP to BACnet MS/TP connection possible in your next project.
( 431K pdf)
January-February 2008 Feature Story: Finding the Easiest Path
Feature article discusses how the BAS Remote I/O uses the existing Ethernet infrastructure to increase I/O points.
( 560K pdf)
November-December 2007 Feature Story: Contemporary Controls Participates in BACnet® Interoperability Workshop
It allowed the company the opportunity to test their BACnet products against a suite of interoperability tests
with a number of other products from other vendors.
( 572K pdf)
September-October 2007 Feature Story: Contemporary Controls Completes Its Second Phase of Lean Manufacturing
Second phase entails additional training for employees and the modernization of equipment.
( 670K pdf)
July-August 2007 Feature Story: BAS Remote Welcomed at Cochrane Supply's Tridium Mini Summit
Tridium made it quite apparent that they view the BAS Remote as an ancillary device for their Jace controller.
( 893K pdf)
May-June 2007 Feature Story: BAS Remote Talks to VYKON Tridium Jace-2
Feature article explains how BAS Remote I/O points being discovered, read and written by the Jace-2.
( 1.9M pdf)
March-April 2007 Feature Story: Contemporary Controls Continues to Grow its Commitment to the BAS Community
The BAS Remote provides cost-effective I/O via the BACnet®/IP networking protocol.
( 1.8M pdf)
January-February 2007 Feature Story: Virtual Industrial Ethernet University Continues to be a Valuable Learning Tool
Learning is of continuing concern in Ethernet technology.
( 889K pdf)
November-December 2006 Feature Story: Prescription for a Healthier Network...Add Fiber
Feature article spotlights the EISK Series of fiber switches.
( 400K pdf)
September-October 2006 Feature Story: Contemporary Controls True Ethernet Media Converter
The company's media converters have been upgraded to take advantage of new components to
achieve better cost factors.
( 585K pdf)
July-August 2006 Feature Story: Contemporary Controls Releases the USB22 Series of ARCNET® Adapters
The USB22 incorporates a deep memory buffer to hold messages until the OS can service the device
via its high-speed USB 2.0 connection. Using this approach, missed messages are rare.
( 468K pdf)
May-June 2006 Feature Story: Contemporary Controls Completes its Lead-Free Conversion Process
The company has successfully completed a program to produce RoHS-compliant products.
( 628K pdf)
March-April 2006 Feature Story: Contemporary Controls Announces the USB22 Series
Feature article discusses the launch of a new adapter that combines all
the advantages of ARCNET® technology.
( 1.2M pdf)
January-February 2006 Feature Story: Contemporary Controls' Commitment to RoHS-Compliant Manufacturing
Company's manufacturing facility in China converts to a lead-free operation.
( 562K pdf)
November-December 2005 Feature Story: Industrial Ethernet Switch Sets New Standard Eliminating Office-Grade Switches
The EISK8-100T switch is only $149 with a five-year warranty.
( 1.2M pdf)
September-October 2005 Feature Story: Five Issues When Selecting Ethernet Switches
Feature article explains why industrial-grade switches are a better alternative to office-grade equipment.
( 872K pdf)
July-August 2005 Feature Story: Why Tighten Our Environmental Standards?
Contemporary Controls takes a positive approach with regards to European Union guidelines on
hazardous materials used in electronic products.
( 649K pdf)
May-June 2005 Feature Story: AI-SRVR Provides Connectivity Between ARCNET® and Ethernet Networks
Contemporary Controls has designed a connectivity device that solves the problem of allowing data to pass
between ARCNET and Ethernet networks.
( 551K pdf)
March-April 2005 Feature Story: ARCNET® AI-USB Hub Provides Easy Access to ARCNET Networks from USB Port
AI-USB hub gives the user easy access to the network via a PC without removing the cover.
( 560K pdf)