BACnet Considers Adding XML
A new ASHRAE standard that includes an XML syntax for BACnet is open for public comment.
A new ASHRAE standard that includes an XML syntax for BACnet is open for public comment.
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a popular technology in the data processing and communications worlds, based on its ability to model a wide range of data, and its ability to be transformed and extended.
XML would be a new standard way of representing building data and will give BACnet new capabilities for standardized communications between a wide range of applications, according to ASHRAE.
The standard, along with others, was recommended for public review by the BACnet committee during ASHRAE’s 2008 annual meeting.
Also during the meeting, a new means for securing BACnet messages using updated encryption technologies was recommended for another public review following an extended period of revision and analysis by the Network Security working group following the preceding public review.
The Life-Safety and Security working group, comprised of BACnet and physical security industry experts, recommended another public review for an addendum which proposes physical access control extensions for BACnet.
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