International. BACnet International has announced the public open source release of the BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) reference implementation, a Java implementation of BACnet/SC.
The reference implementation includes a system test bench that provides manufacturers with powerful and effective device and system testing capabilities.
The Reference Implementation was created by BACnet International in an effort to accelerate the adoption of BACnet/SC for the common good of the building automation industry. It provides building automation system (BAS) providers with a quick way to enhance their internal BACnet/SC testing with a set of capabilities and scripts that can be used across multiple platforms. A sophisticated test bench is included that enables the rapid creation of multiple nodes and hubs to simulate complex network environments.
"There is a lot of pressure on BAS manufacturers to bring BACnet Secure Connect-capable products to market," said Andy McMillan, president and managing director of BACnet International. "We are pleased to provide the reference implementation to help speed up the testing process and ultimately the launch."
The reference implementation, along with the system testbed, was originally provided to participants as part of BACnet International's BACnet/SC interoperability acceleration program. This program provided BAS vendors with the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate BACnet/SC into their products and solutions and a fast track to developing in-house technical knowledge.
The reference implementation was examined by the community in this program and is now available on Source Forge, the open source repository, to download on sourceforge.net/projects/bacnet-sc-reference-stack.
