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Tools & Libraries

YABE, BAC0, BACpypes, PyModbus, open-source explorers, diagnostic utilities

11 articles in Tools & Libraries

TTool review

BACnet Quick Test (BQT): Paid Explorer Review

When free tools are insufficient, BQT provides advanced testing and analysis.

6 min read
TTool review

RapidSCADA for Small Building Automation

Free open-source SCADA with Modbus and OPC support for small commercial buildings.

6 min read
TTool guide

Bacnet-scan: Network Snapshot Tool (Java)

Taking BACnet network snapshots for inventory and baseline comparison.

6 min read
TTool review

T3000 Open-Source Building Automation Front End

Free Windows-based BACnet/Modbus front end for small commercial buildings.

6 min read
TTool review

XKNX: Python Library for KNX Automation

Programmatic access to KNX devices using Python (same library backing Home Assistant KNX).

7 min read
TTool guide

BACnet MS/TP Capture with mstpcap and Wireshark

Capturing raw MS/TP frames via RS-485 converter for deep protocol analysis.

8 min read
TIntegration guide

ThingsBoard IoT Gateway for Building Automation

Integrating legacy BAS protocols (BACnet, Modbus) with modern IoT platforms.

9 min read
TTool review

VOLTTRON for Building Energy Management

Open-source platform from DOE for building controls and distributed energy, but documentation is fragmented.

8 min read
TTool guide

KNX Network Scanning with KNXmap

Auditing and scanning KNXnet/IP gateways for security assessment or device inventory.

7 min read
TTool guide

BACnet Discovery Tool (BDT) Setup and Usage

Technicians need a vendor-neutral free tool to verify BACnet/IP communication and discover MS/TP devices through routers.

6 min read
TTool guide

YABE (Yet Another BACnet Explorer) Tutorial

Technicians need a free tool to browse BACnet devices but YABE documentation is sparse.

7 min read