BACnet Tech Tip
Tech Tip: BACnet BAS saves installation and lifecycle costs:
The BAS with BACnet has the potential to save significant installation costs with every installation. With BACnet you have one single point of communication and control. Look at this example:
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Standard Starter with Thermal Overload |
BAS with BACnet |
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“RIB” style relay for automation input |
Required to interface with building automation system |
Not required. Cost plus labor savings $50 to $75 |
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Hand Off Auto Status |
Not available |
Included in BACnet communications |
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Status Current Sensor for building automation system |
Must add and wire current sensor to the starter |
Included at no extra charge, status is built in to BACnet. Cost plus labor savings $75 to $125. |
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Phase loss and phase failure protection with remote alarm to building automation system |
Must upgrade to electronic overload and wire alarm to building automation system. |
Standard electronic overload, alarm information is communicated on BACnet. Cost plus labor savings $200 to 300 |
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Alarm status information on other control inputs, power failure, runtime, overload reset count, power failure count and more |
Unavailable at any price |
Priceless for the end user and building owner trying to maximize uptime and reduce lifecycle costs. |
In terms of value added engineering, the BAS starter with BACnet is a tech tip worth remembering. Call your Cerus dealer or sales rep for more information.
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