What is the BACnet Testing Laboratory (BTL)?
BACnet is a Data Communications Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks. It is developed by ASHRAE. BACnet International is an organization that encourages the successful use of BACnet in building automation and control systems. BACnet Test Lab ensures that the BACnet is correctly implemented in the product. BACnet products assure interoperability between different manufacturers products, in simple term any manufacturers product can speak with other manufacturers product seamlessly enabling better monitoring and control, and reducing integration cost. BACnet International reached an agreement to establishing a test lab for BACnet products at SoftDEL systems. The devices are tested by BACnet experts under the guidance of BACnet International, when it passes the BACnet test at SoftDEL BTL the BACnet International certifies the product.
The BACnet Testing Laboratories was formed by BMA to perform BACnet compliance & interoperability testing of building automation products utilizing BACnet. A product-listing program identifies the products tested by BTL that have passed the necessary requirements. Why is BACnet compliance testing important? Compliance testing provides assurance of interoperability between different manufacturers’ products by verifying that the products correctly implement BACnet. Why specify products listed by the BACnet Manufacturers Association? Listed products are authorized to display the “BTL” logo, and are presented on the BACnet Manufacturers Association’s web site. This enables specifying engineers and end users to specify and purchase listed products with the assurance that these products have passed extensive BACnet interoperability testing and comply with the BACnet standard. Is BMA international? Membership is currently composed of, but not limited to, North American companies. The equivale
