LIOB-596 I/O Controllers are compact, programmable, IP-enabled BACnet Building Controllers (B-BC) with physical inputs and outputs and integrated graphical visualization.

Communication

LIOB-596 I/O controllers are equipped with two Ethernet ports, including an integrated Ethernet switch. This allows a daisy-chain line topology of up to 20 devices, reducing network installation costs. Devices with dual Ethernet ports also allow for redundant Ethernet installation (ring topology), which increases reliability. Redundant Ethernet topology is enabled by the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), supported by most managed switches. Technological data points are automatically exposed as OPC tags for higher-level OPC client applications or for the L-WEB system via the integrated OPC server providing encrypted SSL web services (OPC XML-DA) or UA Secure Conversation (OPC UA). L-IOB I/O controllers also allow data exchange over global connections (network-wide data exchange), offer AST™ functions (alarms, scheduling, and trending), store custom graphic pages for visualization in LWEB-802/803, and can be seamlessly integrated into the LWEB-900 building management system. L-IOB I/O controllers implement the BACnet Building Controller (B-BC) profile and are BTL certified.

IoT Integration

The IoT (Node.js) function allows connecting the system to almost any cloud service, either to upload historical data to analytics services, for telemetry via MQTT, to send alarm messages to alarm processing services, or to manage parts of the control system via a cloud service (e.g., scheduling based on web calendars or booking systems). It is also possible to process Internet information, such as weather data, for forecast-based control. Finally, the JavaScript kernel also allows implementing serial protocols for non-standard equipment in primary plant control.

Local operation and override

All L-IOB I/O controllers feature an LCD display (128x64) with backlight and jog dial for manual local operation and override. Device and data point information is displayed in text form and via graphic symbols.

Technical specifications

• Automation station with physical inputs and outputs
• Programmable with L-STUDIO IEC 61131-3 and IEC 61499
• Room controller for up to 2 room segments
• Graphical display 128x64 with backlight
• Local and remote access to device status information and data points
• Manual operation via jog dial or VNC client
• Alarming, scheduling, and trending (AST™)
• Node.js* support for easy IoT integration (e.g., Google Calendar, MQTT, Alexa & friends, media equipment, etc.)
• Event-driven email and SMS notification (requires LTE-800)
• Mathematical objects to perform mathematical operations on data points
• Storage of custom graphic pages
• Visualization of custom graphic pages via LWEB-900 (Building Management), LWEB-803 (Monitoring and Control) or LWEB-802 (Web Browser)
• Support for L-STAT room operator panel
• Integrated OPC XML-DA and OPC UA server
• Dual Ethernet/IP interface
• Access to network statistics
• Complies with ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2012 and ISO 16484-5:2012 Supports BACnet MS/TP and BACnet/IP
• BACnet client function (property write, property read, COV subscription)
• BACnet client configuration with configuration tool (scan and EDE import)
• B-BC (BACnet Building Controller) functionality, BTL certified
• Complies with CEA-709, CEA-852 and ISO/IEC 14908 standards (LonMark system)
• Supports IP-852 (Ethernet/IP)
• Support for dynamically or statically created NVs
• Support for user-defined NVs (UNVT) and configuration properties (SCPT, UCPT)
• Integrated BACnet/IP to MS/TP router, including BBMD and slave proxy
• Gateway functions, including Smart Auto-Connect™
• Integrated web server for device configuration and data point monitoring
• Connection to EnOcean wireless devices via LENO-80x interface
• Supports WLAN via LWLAN-800 interface
• Supports LTE via LTE-800 interface
• Support for L-STAT room operator panel
• Storage of user-defined project documentation
• Damper actuator integration via MP-Bus
• VPN support