HVAC to ethernet
October 1st 2009 An IP router, called RBIP-
01, from ABB is for its
BACnet-enabled ABB
HVAC drives. BACnet is
an open protocol for
building automation and
control networks, giving
users the freedom to
select the most suitable
equipment from a range of
manufacturers. All BACnet
devices communicate in the same
language, without the expense of
additional hardware. Equipment
using BACnet is integrated without
effort and gives more comprehensive
information than other
communication
technologies when in use.
Like many controllers,
the ABB HVAC drives uses
master-slave/token-passing
(MS/TP) over twisted pair
EIA-485 wiring, which
assures reliable
communication along with
longer cable lengths. More articles from ABB Ltd (Drives & Motors): | 
