September Chapter Meeting

BACnet/SC allows two BAS devices to establish a highly secure and encrypted connection between each other, over which conventional BACnet messages can be sent and received. The need for using standardized and often already present IP network infrastructures for BACnet communication is increasing, and this security is a critical piece in the networking of building technologies.

BACnet/SC is a new option for getting system information and control commands from one device to another, just like BACnet/IP and BACnet MS/TP. 

It does basically the same thing as BACnet/IP and MS/TP … that is transporting information and commands among devices. The key difference is that BACnet/SC encrypts the information being sent so that no device on the network can determine the content of secure messages unless they have the appropriate encryption keys. The encryption process and the certificates that make it work are like those used in smartphone banking apps when they communicate with a bank.

Speaker Bio:

With 30 years working in the HVAC industry Anthony has been responsible for controls sales, engineering and training of the Sigler Commercial Sales Offices. He has extensive history working with owners, engineers, contractors and offers a unique perspective providing intelligent real world system solutions.