The Convia Protocol Bridge
When Convia power components are deployed in a commercial space, the result is a flexible power delivery and control infrastructure that accommodates sophisticated energy management strategies. Integrating HVAC into these strategies allows for an even greater degree of control and energy saving potential. Enter the Convia Protocol Bridge.
Devices Play Nicely Together
With the Convia Protocol Bridge, other building system devices such as HVAC thermostats can interact with the system seamlessly, despite differing networking protocols.
The Protocol Bridge is a translator that enables data transfer between devices and networks using various serial, Ethernet or LonWorks® protocols. The extensive library of Protocol Bridge Drivers provides easy interoperability with devices and networks used in building automation, HVAC, fire, and process control industries.
Serial – Ethernet – LonWorks®
The Protocol Bridge is designed to meet the needs of system integrators by designing a complete interoperable system. The Protocol Bridge brings together a powerful driver library and state-of-the-art gateway design. This Protocol Bridge includes four serial connections (two RS-232, two RS-485), two Ethernet ports, and a LonWorks port. The multiport design allows for serial-to-serial interfaces or interface from mulitple serial products to an Ethernet or LonWorks® network. The two Ethernet ports enable the integrator to connect a PC to download configuration changes without disturbing the system connections and without the additional cost of an external hub.
Features and Highlights
- Powerful Driver Library
- State-of-the-art Gateway Design
- Four Serial Connections
- Two Ethernet Ports
- LonWorks® Port
- BACnet Support
- Modbus Support
