Building Edge

Building Edge is a hardware gateway that integrates multiple types of building data in one single device and enables secure connection for digital services to the cloud.  It is protocol-agnostic and enables control across different systems and protocols.

• Streamlines integration of building device data from BACnet (mechanical - HVAC), KNX (electrical - lighting, shading), Modbus (metering), and MQTT (IoT) via Edge Editor, a free web configuration tool included in Building Edge
• Enables protocol-agnostic control of the building through automations functions such as commands, schedules, alarms and trends
• Securely connects data to ABB Ability^TM cloud applications
• It is Open by Design
• Provides ease of integration: configuration is based on templates, which decreases time to setup and allows for reuse across projects

• Hybrid access: cloud or on Premise access via Edge Editor 
• Cyber secure: the cloud connection adheres to all current cyber security requirements including encrypted disk and private keys to access applications  
• Cloud based backup/restore of the Building Edge database
• Templated solution for easy installation and reuse
• Open by Design: it allows for connectivity with 3rd party devices (via ABB supported protocols) and 3^rd party apps (on request only)
• Local or Remote Configuration: easily configured locally on the Building Edge or remotely via the cloud following the same workflow and interface
• Multi-site management: remotely manage, configure, and operate a portfolio of Building Edges via the ABB Ability™ Buildings portal - securely, through individual user account. 

• A Building Operating System software that integrates and controls all building data. It links connected equipment of a building and the applications used by the building and energy managers. openBOS^® delivers:
  • Control of buildings in a protocol-agnostic way via a common data model/ontology
  • Integration via standard protocols (BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LonWorks, MQTT, etc).
  • Flexible configuration of any device
  • A single ontology containing contextualized information of the site, defining the relationships between the systems, the topology of all components and sub-components, and details on users, schedules, equipment, alarms, trends, meters and much more.
• Embedded into Building Edge hardware.
• Open by design – enables partners to build apps on top via API
• Secure cloud connectivity to ABB Ability^TM

• Manages and operates all the Building Edge devices of the portfolio through the secure ABB Ability™ Buildings portal using an individual user account.
• Allows for the Building Edge hardware configuration, Network Discovery, and Point Mapping (via floorplan or manually).
• Consolidates data from one or several network devices into a single site ontology contextualizing information by buildings, floors, roofs, façade, offices, etc.
• Sets alarms thresholds, trends and schedules.
• Works with templates: device, asset and spaces templates but also schedule, trend, alarm and view templates
• Embedded in Building Edge and included for free with purchase of the device.

• For small to mid complexity buildings
• Number of points: 200 – 10,000
• Process: templates & manual
• Edge devices : 1 or several
• Operating system : openBOS®