User Manual

1-2 Building Automation User’s Guide
Network Overview
Product Overview
The Building Automation system uses Millennial Net's i-Bean
®
technology to allow monitoring
and configuring of building thermostats over a wireless network. When installed, the i-Bean
wireless network replaces the RS-485 bus typically used between the controller and the
associated thermostats, eliminating the need for running cables between devices. Millennial
Net's Gateway Server provides the interface between the controller and the Millennial Net
Sub-base Routers attached to each thermostat. Figure 1-1 provides a view of the various
components of the Building Automation system.
Figure 1-1. Millennial Net’s Building Automation Wireless Network
Client Monitor System
The client monitor system contains the third party Building Management System for
monitoring and control of the thermostats on the wireless network.
Controller
The controller is a data collection and storage device that is designed to communicate
directly with TCS/Basys Controls S-series microprocessor-based thermostats over an RS-485
cable. Millennial Net supports the following third party controller models:
• Basys Controller, model: QD2020ie