BACnet - A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks

Abstract

The purpose of this addendum is to present a proposed change for public review.

These modifications are the result of change proposals made pursuant to the ASHRAE continuous maintenance procedures and of deliberations within Standing Standard Project Committee 135.

The proposed changes are summarized below.

135-2016bj-1.

Introduce BACnet Secure Connect Datalink Layer Option, p. 8.

135-2016bj-2.

Introduce BACnet/SC in the Application and Network Layer Specifications, p. 13.

135-2016bj-3.

Add new Annex YY for the BACnet Secure Connect Datalink Layer Option, p. 19.

135-2016bj-4.

Add a Device_UUID Property to the Device Object, p. 57.

135-2016bj-5.

Extend APDU Encoding for Large APDU Sizes, p. 58.

135-2016bj-6.

New Error Codes for BACnet/SC, p. 59.

135-2016bj-7.

Interoperability Specification Extensions for BACnet/SC, p. 64.

135-2016bj-8.

Define Extended 6-Octet VMAC, p. 69.

In the following document, language to be added to existing clauses of ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2016 and Addenda is indicated through the use of italics, while deletions are indicated by.

Where entirely new subclauses are proposed to be added, plain type is used throughout.

Only this new and deleted text is open to comment at this time.

All other material in this document is provided for context only and is not open for public review comment except as it relates to the proposed changes.

The use of placeholders like XX, YY, ZZ, X1, X2, NN, x, n, ? etc. should not be interpreted as literal values of the final published version.

These placeholders will be assigned actual numbers/letters only after final publication approval of the addendum.