Friend or Foe? Communication Gateways.
Friend or Foe? Communication Gateways.
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Bushby, S. T.
ASHRAE Journal, Vol. 40, No. 4, 50-53, April 1998.
Keywords:
communication networks; BACnet; LonTalk; communication
protocol; building automation system; gateway; energy
management system; building control
Abstract:
Gateways play an important role in integrating building
automation system components made by different
manufacturers. This article explores the role gateways
play in this application and describes benefits and
limitations that need to be considered by building
owners when evaluating the use of gateways in their
building automation system. Specific examples using the
BACnet and LonTalk protocols are presented.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899