Building automation network gateways are devices used to interconnect networks having different protocols or different physical properties. A gateway will, in most cases, be required to translate protocols rather than simply repackage the message and resend it. The protocol translation means interpreting the data as presented by the first protocol, then re-encoding the data for equivalent presentation by the second protocol.

Babel Buster brand network gateways from Control Solutions are economical and easy to use.

In many cases, there is a one to one correlation between elements of data. But that is not always the case. LonWorks has the ability to transmit a “structured” network variable which is a single data entity containing multiple data values. Modbus, on the other hand, is limited to strictly one data value per data entity, or “register”. Therefore, there is potentially a one-to-many or many-to-one translation happening when interconnecting LonWorks and Modbus devices.

BACnet objects will most often have a single data value that is of primary interest, known as the “present value”. However, BACnet objects always have additional properties attached to that primary value, such as “reliability” and “status” of the present value. In most cases, the translation will be one-to-one between protocols such as Modbus and BACnet, with the Modbus register containing a copy of the BACnet object’s present value. However, some network gateways will allow querying the additional object properties to make them accessible as Modbus register values. In this case, the translation is one-to-many with a single BACnet object resulting in multiple Modbus registers.

Using a Babel Buster, the translation will be one-to-one between protocols such as Modbus and BACnet, with the Modbus register containing a copy of the BACnet object’s present value.

Open system architecture is a key element in today's control system designs. Connectivity using standard protocols is a vital ingredient in an open system. The ability to use multiple protocols in a single system enhances the flexibility of the system while allowing one to take advantage of a wider variety of products available on the market. Control Solutions' Babel Buster gateways maximize system connectivity options.

Babel Buster gateways from Control Solutions are economical and easy to use. Configuration software is included in the web user interface for most IP models while others have stand-alone configuration software you may download at no cost. Online user guides and videos are provided to get you up and running as quickly as possible. There are no additional drivers or software to buy.

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Follow these links to learn more about popular protocol conversions:

 Read about Converting Modbus to BACnet

 Read about Converting Modbus to SNMP

 Read about Converting BACnet to SNMP

 Read about Converting LonWorks to Modbus

 Read about Converting LonWorks to BACnet

Follow these links to learn more about specific gateway applications:

 Learn about SNMP Trap Receivers for BACnet

 Learn about SNMP Trap Receivers for Modbus

 Learn about UPS Monitoring Using a BACnet Interface to UPS that has SNMP

 Learn about UPS Monitoring Using a Modbus Interface to UPS that has SNMP

 Learn about Proprietary Serial Protocol Conversion

Follow these links to learn more about certain types of gateways:

 Read more about Modbus Gateways

 Read more about BACnet Gateways

 Read more about BACnet Routers

 Read more about SNMP Gateways

 Read more about LonWorks Gateways

 Read more about Pre-Configured Self-Installing LonWorks Gateways

Follow links below to find the model that fits your application. You will find detailed information for each model, including User Guide and How-To videos.

 Find Gateway Models with Modbus Support

 Find Gateway Models with BACnet Support

 Find Gateway Models with SNMP Support

 Find Gateway Models with LonWorks Support

 Use Gateway Selection Guide