AHR 2025 BACnet Controllers
BACnet Controllers
The BAScontrol Open Control Series utilizes BACnet/IP as an open communications protocol, Sedona for open visual control programming, and the BAScontrol Toolset for unrestricted use in program development and archiving. Ideal for unitary control of air-handlers (AHUs), fan coils (FCUs), and rooftop units (RTUs), these controllers are freely-programmable and customizable.
BAScontrol Series
There are many BACnet controllers on the market that utilize a closed/restricted programming tool with a proprietary programming language. Our concept of a truly open controller is one that uses BACnet - an open protocol, an open source drag and drop component based programming language - Sedona, as well as an unrestricted programming tool - our free Sedona Application Editor. Our BAScontrol family of products provide all of the features necessary for a truly open controller.
Edge Controllers
The mass popularity of powerful micro PCs such as the Raspberry Pi brings low-cost computing power to technical professionals and hobbyists alike. Suitable for most field installations, they also provide an excellent training and experimental platform for individuals interested in controls and automation. Contemporary Controls, committed to open controls, is contributing to this effort by offering controller products under the BASpi name which are powered by the Raspberry Pi.
The Micro PC Edge Controller series has been expanded to include the BASiot-Edge Controller, a 12-point cloud connected controller that delivers BACnet client/server communication over Ethernet with cloud connection to Azure and AWS.
The new BASC-E36 is a 36-point rooftop controller designed for energy optimization utilizing advanced control sequences in rooftop units (RTUs) per ASHRAE Guideline 36-2018 High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems (GL-36). It supports BACnet/IP client/server operation using a 2-port Ethernet switch connection or over BACnet MS/TP using a serial port. It provides edge-connected features such as a cloud connector to Azure IoT Central, a JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)-node programable dashboard, email alarming and notifications, and access to an online weather service.