YABE, BAC0, BACpypes, PyModbus, open-source explorers, diagnostic utilities
11 articles in Tools & Libraries
BACnet Quick Test (BQT): Paid Explorer Review
When free tools are insufficient, BQT provides advanced testing and analysis.
RapidSCADA for Small Building Automation
Free open-source SCADA with Modbus and OPC support for small commercial buildings.
Bacnet-scan: Network Snapshot Tool (Java)
Taking BACnet network snapshots for inventory and baseline comparison.
T3000 Open-Source Building Automation Front End
Free Windows-based BACnet/Modbus front end for small commercial buildings.
XKNX: Python Library for KNX Automation
Programmatic access to KNX devices using Python (same library backing Home Assistant KNX).
BACnet MS/TP Capture with mstpcap and Wireshark
Capturing raw MS/TP frames via RS-485 converter for deep protocol analysis.
ThingsBoard IoT Gateway for Building Automation
Integrating legacy BAS protocols (BACnet, Modbus) with modern IoT platforms.
VOLTTRON for Building Energy Management
Open-source platform from DOE for building controls and distributed energy, but documentation is fragmented.
KNX Network Scanning with KNXmap
Auditing and scanning KNXnet/IP gateways for security assessment or device inventory.
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.
YABE (Yet Another BACnet Explorer) Tutorial
Technicians need a free tool to browse BACnet devices but YABE documentation is sparse.