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BACnet Interest Groups News
BACnet Standard 2024
Released
The BACnet community continues its commitment to innovation
and interoperability with the publication of BACnet Standard ANSI/
ASHRAE 135-2024 and the latest protocol revisions 29 and 30.
The updates, now available on www.bacnet.org, represent a significant
step forward in building automation and control systems, further reinforcing
BACnet as the leading open communication standard. The release of
BACnet 2024 integrates new features and refinements that respond to
industry needs for enhanced security, interoperability, and efficiency.
Some notable improvements include:
Advanced Cybersecurity Features – Strengthened protection against
evolving digital threats,
Expanded Interoperability – Enhancements ensuring smooth integra-
tion with diverse building systems,
Optimized BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) – Further refinements
to secure device communication,
Performance Upgrades – Improved system responsiveness and data
exchange efficiency.
Protocol Revisions 29 and 30: Driving Future-Ready Building
Automation
The new protocol revisions provide crucial updates that align BACnet with
modern IT infrastructures and the increasing demands of smart buildings. Coleman Brumley, Chair of ASHRAE SSPC 135 (BACnet Committee).
These revisions are particularly relevant for sectors that require higher
resilience, security, and reliability in building automation, including:
Commercial real estate and facility management,
Healthcare and critical infrastructure,
Industrial and manufacturing environments.
A Unified Standard for the Future
With the publication of ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2024, professionals across the
building automation sector now have access to a consolidated reference
that incorporates the latest technical advancements. This version serves
as a comprehensive guideline for engineers, facility managers, and
integrators, ensuring that BACnet implementations remain at the cutting
edge of automation technology. For more details on these updates, visit
www.bacnet.org/news.
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