CONTEMPORARY CONTROLS BDT 2.10 BACnet Discovery Tool User Guide
- July 16, 2024
- CONTEMPORARY CONTROLS
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CONTEMPORARY CONTROLS BDT 2.10 BACnet Discovery Tool
Product Specifications
- Product Name: BACnet Discovery Tool (BDT) 2.10
- Platform: Windows
- Version: 2.10
- Free application for BACnet/IP
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Download the BDT 2.10 application from the Contemporary Controls website.
- Run the installation file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
Discovery and Verification
BDT is used to discover and verify communication with MS/TP devices
accessed through BACnet/IP routers like BASrouter or BASrouterLX.
To discover devices, launch the BDT application and follow the on-screen
prompts to scan for single devices or points.
Device Object Properties
BDT 2.10 allows users to write some device object properties. To utilize
this feature, select the device and navigate to the properties section to make
changes.
Saving Discovered Devices
With the latest version of BDT, users can save the discovered devices to a
file for future reference. Simply select the devices and choose the option to
save.
Designating Port Number
Users have the ability to specify the port number to be used for
communication. This can be configured in the settings menu of the BDT
application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: Is BDT 2.10 compatible with all BACnet/IP routers?
- A: BDT is designed to work with BACnet/IP routers like BASrouter and BASrouterLX. Compatibility with other routers may vary.
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Q: Can I use BDT to modify device settings?
- A: Yes, BDT 2.10 allows users to write some device object properties, enabling modification of certain settings.
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Q: How can I get technical support for BDT?
- A: For technical support related to BDT, you can contact Contemporary Controls via phone at 630-963-7070 or email at info@ccontrols.com
Corporate Headquarters 2431 Curtiss Street
- Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
- Tel: 1 630 963 7070
- info@ccontrols.com
For immediate release
Contact: Kirk Clousson, Product Marketing Manager
1-630-963-7070 x116
kclousson@ccontrols.com
NEWS RELEASE
BACnet Discovery Tool Offers New Features
March 2016 – Contemporary Controls is pleased to announce the release of the
latest iteration of its BACnet Discovery Tool, commonly referred to as BDT.
For those unfamiliar, BDT is a free BACnet/IP application for Windows that is easy to install and use. The tool is instrumental as a means of discovering and verifying communication with MS/TP devices that are being accessed through BACnet/IP routers such as the BASrouter or the BASrouterLX. To prove our routers operate with different equipment configurations, we here at Contemporary Controls use BDT with equipment from various BACnet vendors.
The latest iteration of the tool, BDT 2.10, comes with a plethora of new
abilities including being able to write the device instance and device object
name for a variety of BACnet devices. BDT is also now able to support 64-bit
Integer Values as well as Large Analog Values. Another new ability that BDT
boasts is the capability to save the discovered devices to a text file. Users
are able to do this by simply clicking on the “save to devices” button. Once
the button is clicked, a text file will be generated with all of the
information shown in the program. Bennet Levine, R&D Manager at Contemporary
Controls, stated the latest iteration of BDT will not only help make the
product more useful for current users but make it more intriguing to potential
users as well.
“BDT 2.10 has some further refinements and some features customers have
requested such as the ability to save the discovered devices to a file and the
ability to write some device object properties,” said Levine.
Furthermore, BDT is now able to save users discovered devices as well as device values read during scanning. To save device values read during scanning, select the checkbox on the main page which reads “store to file”. Once you do this, select scan and the values read from the devices during the scan will be stored in the bdt_data.csv file. To save discovered devices, simply select the “Save Discovered Devices” button on the main page. The discovered devices will then be stored in a user-designated file.
Other features and capabilities within this latest version of BDT includes a
new download process, the ability for users to designate the specific port
number to be used and the ability to scan for single devices and points. As in
the past, BDT remains a free resource for the community.
Visit our Website to Learn More and to Download BDT 2.10
About Contemporary Controls
Contemporary Controls is your ideal partner for applying network technology to
your building automation project. With over 40 years of global networking
experience, worldwide locations, and a reputation for technical support,
Contemporary Controls has the expertise required to make your next building
automation project successful. For more information, visit
www.ccontrols.com call
630-963-7070 or email
info@ccontrols.com
References
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