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The Baudrate 3D Widget for Tridium Niagara 4 allows you to visualize and control building management systems in a 3D environment. It renders an actual 3D model, allowing you to interact with the building’s systems and devices in a virtual space. This widget is designed to provide an intuitive and interactive interface for managing various facets of BMS operations. The user can move, rotate and zoom the 3D model to view the building from different angles and perspectives. They can also interact with the building’s systems and devices, such as HVAC, lighting, and security, by clicking on them within the 3D model.

The 3D widget represents a groundbreaking advancement in Building Management System (BMS) technology, establishing itself as a unique and pioneering solution across the entire BMS industry, not limited to Tridium Niagara systems. This innovative tool sets a new standard for how building operations are managed and monitored, offering unparalleled advantages over traditional BMS graphics. Here are the enhanced benefits that underscore its novelty and industry-leading position:

Industry-Leading 3D Visualization: As a first-of-its-kind tool in the BMS industry, the 3D widget offers an unparalleled three-dimensional representation of building infrastructure. This leap in visualization technology provides an immersive experience that goes beyond the flat, 2D graphics found in existing systems, allowing for a more intuitive understanding of complex structures.
Revolutionary Interactive Exploration: This widget introduces an entirely new level of interactive exploration, allowing users to engage with the building model in ways previously unattainable in the BMS field. Users can effortlessly rotate, zoom, and pan across different views, enabling detailed inspection and navigation of complex building systems.
Sophisticated Spatial Context: Offering systems and components in their accurate spatial context, the 3D widget transforms diagnostics and problem-solving within the BMS industry. This feature allows for a deeper understanding of the relationships between systems and the structural elements of the building, facilitating faster and more accurate issue resolution.
Superior Stakeholder Communication: The widget’s realistic and interactive nature bridges the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering improved comprehension and engagement. This not only aids in decision-making but also enhances the communication of complex system functionalities and issues.
Transformative Operational Efficiency: By integrating comprehensive system data into a unified 3D model, the 3D widget significantly streamlines building management processes. This efficiency enhancement is a testament to the widget’s role as a transformative tool in the BMS industry, facilitating quicker responses and improved system oversight.

The 3D widget is not merely an addition to Tridium Niagara’s suite of tools; it is an innovation that redefines the landscape of building management systems industry-wide. Its introduction marks a significant milestone in the evolution of BMS technologies, merging with BIM, offering a level of detail, interactivity, and operational insight that was previously unimaginable. This tool encapsulates the future direction of the BMS industry, highlighting a shift towards more immersive, intuitive, and efficient building management practices.

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This agreement governs your use of the Alexa skill on an Alexa enabled device, like Amazon Echo (the ‘Skill’).
By linking the Skill, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These should be read in conjunction with the common sense.
In order to use the Skill you will need a Tridium Niagara framework compatible device with baudrate.io software – Alexa module – installed on it. This device should be set up by a competent Tridium Niagara integrator. The integrator should add your Amazon account e-mail address to Nigara software to enable you linking Niagara hardware and Amazon account.
During account linking the skill will access your e-mail address. This address will be stored in the system for the purpose of account linking. This information will not be shared with third parties. We will not send you any e-mails. We endeavour to make sure this information is stored securely and destroyed when requested from Alexa module.
We endeavour to make sure the information we provide is correct but you should not rely on any of the information. We accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by you as a result of using the Skill, including as a result of us providing inaccurate, untimely, incomplete, erroneous information or sending inaccurate command to Niagara framework.
We shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations where the failure is caused by something outside its reasonable control.
baudrate.io reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Skill at any time without prior notice.
Should you have any questions about the Skill please contact us at alexa@baudrate.io

The ION Meter Driver for Node-RED integrates ION meters with the Node-RED environment, allowing real-time collection, monitoring, and analysis of energy data. It bridges modern energy management practices with existing infrastructure, enhancing energy monitoring, streamlining data acquisition, and improving system performance.

The ION Meter Driver provides several advantages for building automation and energy management systems. By integrating energy data directly into Node-RED, users can analyze and respond to energy usage, improving system efficiency. The driver ensures compatibility across diverse systems and infrastructures, enabling integration with databases, cloud services, and dashboards for enhanced data visualization and analysis. This integration allows users to manage energy data effectively, eliminating the complexities often associated with legacy protocols. Additionally, the driver helps building managers identify opportunities for reducing energy waste and optimizing resource usage while preserving investments in existing infrastructure.

The ION Meter Driver for Node-RED supports seamless integration with Schneider Electric ION meters. ION electrical meters were originally developed by Power Measurement Inc, which later became part of the Schneider Electric family. All ION meters are built on the ION architecture—Integrated Object Network—a very flexible and powerful software framework. Although ION meters can communicate with multiple protocols, their full functionality can only be accessed with the proprietary ION protocol.

Configuration within Node-RED is simple, enabling quick setup of ION meters. Key features include point discovery, automatic polling, and exporting data in various JSON formats compatible with MQTT, InfluxDB, and other platforms. The driver also supports real-time data acquisition, custom alert settings, and advanced energy metrics visualization.

The ION Meter Driver is well-suited for datacenters, where energy management is critical to reducing operational costs and maintaining efficient systems. The driver enables comprehensive monitoring of energy use, allowing operators to identify inefficiencies and optimize energy consumption. By streamlining HVAC control and ensuring effective power usage, the driver helps datacenters achieve sustainability and reduce operational costs. Real-time monitoring allows datacenter managers to make informed decisions that contribute to cost savings and improved environmental impact.

Node-RED is an open-source, flow-based development tool for visual programming, designed for connecting hardware devices, APIs, and online services. Its ease of use and flexibility make it a popular choice for building automation and energy management systems. Node-RED provides a customizable environment that allows users to create workflows that integrate various data sources, including energy management components, facilitating the collection, analysis, and automation of energy data.

The Schneider Electric ION meters are advanced power monitoring devices that provide high-precision measurements and detailed power quality analysis. They support a wide range of energy monitoring functions, from basic energy usage tracking to advanced power quality analytics. These meters enable sophisticated energy management by providing insights into power quality, harmonics, and energy consumption, making them suitable for modern applications while retaining compatibility with legacy systems.

Ready to take your energy monitoring to the next level? Schedule a consultation today or request a demonstration to see how the ION Meter Driver can integrate your ION meters with Node-RED, providing actionable energy insights and enhancing your building automation capabilities. Get started now and optimize your energy management for a smarter, more efficient future.

OCPP, or the Open Charge Point Protocol, stands as a universal application protocol for the communication between Electric Vehicle Charging Points (CP) and their Central System (CS), often referred to as the charging station network. Developed with the rapidly growing EV market in mind, the OCPP driver bridges a crucial gap in the electrification movement.

Inductive Automation’s Ignition is a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system known for its modularity and web-based deployment capabilities. It offers a universal architecture that facilitates connection to various data sources and supports the design of custom industrial applications. With its flexible deployment options, Ignition can be used both on-premise and in the cloud.

Our OCPP driver is designed to enable communication between an electric vehicle charging point and Ignition SCADA system operating as a Central System. It provides an integrated solution for SCADA systems and electric vehicle infrastructure. Driver can be used to implement a demand response and load balancing for any CP that implement OCPP Smart Charging profile.

NEW: Ignition Edge Support - Our OCPP Module is now officially whitelisted for use with Ignition Edge devices. This enables deployment directly on Ignition Edge gateways, providing a streamlined solution for EV charger integration in remote locations and edge computing scenarios. This advancement simplifies infrastructure requirements and reduces latency for critical charging operations.

The Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is an application protocol for communication between EV Charging Points (CP) and Central System (CS), also known as a charging station network.

The driver is designed to enable communication between an electric vehicle charging point and Tridium Niagara system operating as a Central System. It provides an integrated solution for building management systems and electric vehicle infrastructure. Driver can be used to implement a demand response and load balancing for any CP that implement OCPP Smart Charging profile.

Local Controller Feature

The Local Controller feature in EV charging systems serves as a bridge between individual charging stations and a cloud-based management system. Its primary functions include:

Direct Connection to Chargers:
- Connects directly to local EV chargers.
- Allows for real-time management and control of charging operations at each station.
Smart Management:
- Enables the local adjustment of charging scheduling, and power distribution.
- Adjustments are based on immediate demands and conditions at each charger.
Data Synchronization with Cloud CMS:
- Simultaneously sends data from local operations to a cloud-based Central Management System (CMS).
- Ensures integration of information like energy consumption, charging patterns, and operational status into the broader network management system.

In essence, the Local Controller feature allows for efficient, on-the-ground operation of charging stations while maintaining a connection to centralized, cloud-based oversight and data analysis.

The Standard Motor Interface (SMI) Driver for Tridium Niagara provides comprehensive control and monitoring of motorized blinds, roller shutters, and solar shading systems, enabling sophisticated façade automation within modern building management platforms.

A key advantage of the SMI Driver is its vendor-neutral approach to blind control. Rather than being locked into proprietary motor control systems, SMI enables building operators to select motors from any SMI-compliant manufacturer while maintaining unified control through Niagara. This standardization significantly reduces costs for both initial installation and future replacements, as motors from different manufacturers can be mixed within the same system. The driver’s integration with Niagara enables advanced automation scenarios including daylight harvesting, glare control, and dynamic façade management based on solar position and weather conditions.

The driver communicates using the SMI protocol over RS-485 networks, connecting to motors through SMI/RS-485 gateway interfaces. Each gateway supports up to 16 motor interfaces, with each interface controlling up to 16 individual motors, enabling large-scale façade automation from a single RS-485 port. The protocol utilizes a robust 5-wire installation combining power distribution (L, N, PE) with communication signals (I+, I-) in a single cable, simplifying installation and reducing wiring costs. During operation, the driver provides precise position control with 1% resolution and supports advanced features including synchronized group movements, programmable end positions, and configurable motor parameters.

SMI represents a collaborative industry standard developed by leading European motor manufacturers to address the fragmentation in automated shading systems. Established in 2007, the SMI standard defines a common communication protocol that ensures interoperability between products from different manufacturers. This standardization has been particularly successful in European commercial buildings where complex façade automation is essential for energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The protocol’s design specifically addresses the requirements of motorized shading systems, including smooth synchronized movements, quiet operation, and precise positioning crucial for effective solar control.

The integration of SMI systems with Tridium Niagara unlocks powerful building automation capabilities. Facility managers can implement sophisticated control strategies that coordinate blinds with HVAC systems to optimize energy consumption, automatically adjusting shading based on solar heat gain calculations. The driver enables participation in demand response programs by pre-positioning blinds to reduce cooling loads during peak periods. Additionally, integration with occupancy sensors and lighting systems creates responsive environments that maximize natural daylight while preventing glare, enhancing both energy efficiency and occupant comfort.

If you’re managing a commercial building with motorized shading systems or planning a façade automation project, Baudrate’s SMI Driver for Tridium Niagara provides the flexibility and control needed for modern solar shading management. The driver enables various automation scenarios: implementing daylight-responsive shading control, protecting interiors from UV damage, reducing HVAC loads through intelligent façade management, or creating comfortable work environments with automated glare control. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your shading automation requirements, or contact us for a free trial to experience how SMI integration can transform your building’s façade into an intelligent, responsive system.

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