RELEASE: Yarmouth, ME April 27, 2005 -- Kepware Technologies,
a leading worldwide supplier of OPC client/server technology,
announces the release of their new Building Automation and
Control Networks (BACnet) driver. It provides connectivity
to equipment using the BACnet protocol over Ethernet (often
referred to as ("BACnet/IP" or "Annex J").
The driver provides access to BACnet networks through Kepware's
category leading OPC server KEPServerEX. This product supplies
proven and consistent data access to any HMI, SCADA, Historian,
or Enterprise application that supports OPC, DDE, Advanced
DDE, FastDDE, or SuiteLink.
Kepware's BACnet solution supports Application Protocol
Data Unit (APDU), Command Priority, subscription to Change
of Value (COV) event notifications for many properties, as
well as object support for most properties of all standard
object types. In addition to a Multi-threaded design that
ensures optimum performance, the KEPServerEX/BACnet product
also allows support for up to 100 concurrent communication
sessions. Kepware President, Mark Hensley explains, "As
automation technologies, OPC and BACnet have similar goals
of providing an Object Oriented approach to solve the issues
of interoperability. Our highly skilled developers have combined
these two powerful technologies to broaden our product offerings
to include HVAC and building control."
ABOUT KEPWARE: Kepware Technologies delivers industrial
communication products that are known worldwide for their
quality and reliability. Their dedicated focus on OPC server
technology allows them to provide unmatched compatibility
combined with unparalleled reliability and ease of use. They
are committed to continually improving the features and performance
of their products utilizing the latest technologies. With
over 100 of the most commonly used communication protocols
available, Kepware Technologies continues to deliver best
in class connections for the OPC connectivity needs of the
industrial automation market.
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