Pulse Convert+
BACnet® IP and MQTT Gateway
Product Overview
Pulse Convert+ is a versatile and robust protocol converter designed to seamlessly integrate BACnet devices into an MQTT infrastructure. It enables BACnet-based systems—such as HVAC, lighting, energy management, and security systems—to communicate with MQTT devices for efficient remote monitoring and control. With support for TLS v1.2, it ensures secure, encrypted MQTT communication.
Built on an industrial-grade fanless PC, Pulse Convert+ is suitable for both commercial and industrial applications. Its flexible configuration allows it to function as a BACnet Client/Master, MQTT Subscriber, BACnet Server, and MQTT Client. This versatility supports data collection from BACnet devices and secure publishing over MQTT for remote clients, while also enabling remote commands to control field devices.
Pulse Convert+ scales easily to connect multiple devices and brokers, making it ideal for networks of any size. Its compact design ensures easy installation, providing a powerful yet straightforward solution for optimizing building automation and control systems.
Product Features
- Seamless Integration: Converts BACnet devices to MQTT protocol,
enabling real-time data exchange for remote monitoring and control. - Flexible Configuration: Supports multiple modes—BACnet
Client/Master, MQTT Subscriber, BACnet Server, and MQTT Client for
versatile data handling. - Secure Communication: Utilizes TLS v1.2 for encrypted and secure
MQTT data transmission. - Scalable Solution: Connects to multiple devices and brokers, suitable
for both small and large network infrastructures. - Robust Industrial Design: Built on a fanless industrial-grade PC, ensuring reliability in demanding environments.
- Compact & Easy to Install: Space-efficient form factor for quick and
hassle-free installation. - Cross-Protocol Interoperability: Enables BACnet-based HVAC, lighting,
energy, and security systems to communicate seamlessly over MQTT - Bidirectional Data Flow: Collects data from field devices and supports
command subscriptions for remote control actions. - Supports Multiple Applications: Ideal for both commercial and
industrial automation setups. - Efficient Performance Management: Optimizes operational efficiency
by centralizing data and control within an MQTT infrastructure.
Product Applications
REMOTE ASSET MONITORING
Gather data from geographically distributed BACnet devices and transmit it securely over MQTT for centralized remote management.
SMART BUILDINGS
Integrate HVAC, lighting, and security systems into an MQTT infrastructure for centralized monitoring, control, and data analytics, enhancing operational
INDUSTRIAL IoT
Enable seamless communication between BACnet-based industrial equipment and MQTT systems for efficient control, predictive maintenance, and process.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Simplify the integration of diverse building systems into a single platform for remote diagnostics, maintenance, and performance
Architecture
- MQTT to BACnet Conversion: Retrieve data payloads from an MQTT server, convert the received data into BACnet format, and make it accessible on a specified IP address. This allows Building Management System (BMS) networks to seamlessly discover and utilize the information.
- BACnet to MQTT Conversion: Capture data from BACnet devices within the BMS network, transform it into a JSON format, and publish the data as topics for IoT devices. This enables efficient communication and integration with IoT platforms for remote monitoring and control.
Technical Specification
Motherboard | |
| CPU | Intel® I5 4200U (3M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz) Intel® I7 4500U ((4M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz) |
| Chipset | SOC |
| Network Card | 2 x Intel 82574L 10/100/1000 gigabit ethernet nics |
| Wi-Fi | With dual antennas, 802.11ac 2.4+5Ghz |
| Bluetooth | BT 4.0/4.2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 x SO-DIMM DDR3L 1333/1600, up to 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD 1TB HDD |
Software | |
| Bios | AMI Bios |
| System Support | Windows 10, Linux ubuntu etc |
General | |
| Cooling Mode | Fanless |
| Power Supply | DC100-240V AC/50-60 Hz, DC12V/3A-5A |
| Auto Power On | Enabled |
I/O Interfaces | |
| Front Panel | 1 x Power button 4 x USB3.0 4 x USB2.0 1 x Audio |
| Rear Panel | 1 x DC Input 2 x HDMI 2 x LAN 6 x COM RS232 2 x Wi-Fi antennas |
Mechanical | |
| Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Colour | Black |
| Size | 175 x 210 x 45mm |
| Weight | 3 Kgs |
| Installation Method | With mounting ears |
Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C~70°C Centigrade (32°F~140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C~80°C Centigrade (-68°F~176°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 10%~90% (non-condensing) |
| Ventilation | Required |
Standards | |
| Certification | CE, RoHS |
MQTT to BACnet/IP Data Representation
