Control System Migrations: A Practical Project Management Handbook

by Daniel Roessler

This new book, by the original developer of the BACnet standards, explains how BACnet's protocols manage all basic building functions in a seamless, integrated way. BACnet is a data communication protocol for building automation and control systems, developed within ASHRAE in cooperation with ANSI and the ISO. This book explains how BACnet works with all major control systems--including those made by Honeywell, Siemens, and Johnson Controls--to manage everything from heating to ventilation to lighting to fire control and alarm systems. BACnet is used today throughout the world for commercial and institutional buildings with complex mechanical and electrical systems. Contractors, architects, building systems engineers, and facilities managers must all be cognizant of BACnet and its applications. With a real 'seat at the table,' you'll find it easier to understand the intent and use of each of the data sharing techniques, controller requirements, and opportunities for interoperability between different manufacturers' controllers and systems. Highlights * A review of the history of BACnet and its essential features, including the object model, data links, network technologies, and BACnet system configurations; * Comprehensive coverage of services including object access, file access, remote device management, and BACnet-2012's new alarm and event capabilities; * Insight into future directions for BACnet, including wireless networking, network security, the use of IPv6, extensions for lifts and escalators, and a new set of BACnet Web Services; * Extensive reference appendices for all objects and services; and * Acronyms and abbreviations

282 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 28, 2013

About the author

Author Daniel Roessler has over twenty years of experience in diverse engineering and business roles, which provides material for his non-fiction books and articles. He is currently owner/consultant at DANR Consulting.

His love of books started as a five year old with summer visits to the public library in his hometown, reading Curious George books. His favorite author is John Steinbeck because of the amazing characters he created. Dan is an avid reader enjoying books across many fiction and non-fiction genres.

He has published articles in numerous magazines and enjoys writing both fiction and non-fiction in a variety of genres. For a listing of some of his articles, visit his author website

He currently resides in Austin, Texas and is always searching for the next book idea.