Connect Tridium Niagara to other brands of Building Management System
Interconnect different legacy systems using Tridium Niagara as an interface
Standard driver application: Replace branded controller with Niagara controller + MaxLine driver, leaving existing wiring and connected equipment in place.
Advantages:
Advantages:
- add graphics, internet access, analytics, connectivity, remote access, security, and other Niagara advanced features to an existing installed network
- install multiple drivers to inter-connect different systems
- future-proof sites by connecting legacy installed systems to newer networks.
MaxLine software drivers for Niagara4 and NiagaraAX install in the same way that any other driver installs on the Niagara system, for example the drivers for BACnet, Modbus, etc. The driver is added to the Niagara Java framework in the controller.
By using the software driver, the Niagara controller then appears to the existing network to be a branded "legacy" controller and able to communicate natively with the existing network devices.
The installed network can be connected to the Niagara system using the existing wiring and connected devices, sensors and systems. An installed network can be fully integrated with new networks, energy management interfaces, mobile interfaces, security features and all the other advanced tools and facilities of Niagara.
New networks can be added, and fully integrated with the legacy equipment while offering "future-proof" updating of a site. If required, the legacy equipment can be gradually phased out and replaced.
The drivers are written in Java and are fully scalable to tens of thousands of points at high data rates.
The drivers work with all Niagara hardware and software controllers – JACE, Soft JACE, Web Supervisor (TCP drivers only), and the equivalents from OEM suppliers like Honeywell, Distech, etc, also Alerton controllers running Niagara4.
By using the software driver, the Niagara controller then appears to the existing network to be a branded "legacy" controller and able to communicate natively with the existing network devices.
The installed network can be connected to the Niagara system using the existing wiring and connected devices, sensors and systems. An installed network can be fully integrated with new networks, energy management interfaces, mobile interfaces, security features and all the other advanced tools and facilities of Niagara.
New networks can be added, and fully integrated with the legacy equipment while offering "future-proof" updating of a site. If required, the legacy equipment can be gradually phased out and replaced.
The drivers are written in Java and are fully scalable to tens of thousands of points at high data rates.
The drivers work with all Niagara hardware and software controllers – JACE, Soft JACE, Web Supervisor (TCP drivers only), and the equivalents from OEM suppliers like Honeywell, Distech, etc, also Alerton controllers running Niagara4.