Introduction

This programming guide discusses the BACnet message format provided from Irisys Vector units.

This section should be used in conjunction with the BACnet settings section which discusses how to configure the various options.

BACnet is just one of the many different methods of retrieving count data from a Vector device. Alternative data retrieval methods are the REST APIHTTP Post, MQTT, and relay outputs via the optional USB IO module.

BACnet works by publishing each configured register as an object which is viewable by a BACnet enabled controller.

NOTE: This document refers to Vector firmware 2.0.133 and above. 

 

Exposed Properties Over BACnet

Device Properties

NETWORK_PORT Properties

 

Data Properties

A Vector 4D device will output its register values - up to a maximum of 32 register values.

The meaning of these values is entirely dependent on how the device is configured, and what register types and quantities have been added.

By default, a device will have just two registers configured representing ”Line 1” and “Line 2” footfall counting (usually 'IN' and 'OUT' count totals), but other line count registers and other types of registers can be added as required for the project application. An Occupancy (or 'Occupancy FIFO') register total is often used over BACnet in order to turn off lighting as the occupancy drops or decrease air con temperature as occupancy increases, for example.

The register values are exposed as Analog_Value:1 … Analog_Value:32.

Note: since not all registers have to be configured, only registers that have been created will be presented as available objects.

 

Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) - BACnet/IP

Click here to download the PICS for Vector 4D.


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