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NETx BMS Platform

All-in-one solution for customized and efficient building automation with a multiprotocol-enabled gateway – intelligent automation for future-oriented building management solutions

Components 

Functions

Interfaces

Visualization

Web Manager


Components

Centralized Control, Configuration, Visualization, and Data Management

The software platform for building automation consists mainly of five components. The core server handles central communication with devices, processes data points, and provides essential management functions, while the Studio serves as a user interface for configuration. The Web Manager offers a web-based interface for managing building automation functions such as alarm management, planning, and visualization. Another component is the visualization software, which is used for creating and running web-based and PC-based visualizations. The Logic Editor enables graphical programming of logics for the core server. Finally, the SQL database stores historical data and alarm logs, supporting various SQL backends like MySQL, MariaDB, and MS SQL.


Functions

Powerful features for efficient building automation

Our innovative building automation system offers versatile features such as a multiprotocol gateway for seamless data exchange, advanced alarm management for monitoring and alerts, a comprehensive scheduler for time- and event-based actions, and powerful analysis and reporting tools. With flexible scripting options and an integrated logic engine, complex control functions can be implemented effortlessly. Create custom reports and trends for optimal consumption data analysis – all through an intuitive web interface. Efficient automation, comprehensive monitoring, and seamless integration provide maximum control and transparency.

Multi Protocol Gateway

Exchange and integrate data and information between different protocols and technologies.

Trending

Trending records time-based data and generates diagrams and tables for analyzing consumption and historical trends. Data can be visualized and exported.

Advanced Alarm Module

Monitor building automation with custom alarms, real-time tracking, automated actions, and SQL-logged reports via a VDI/VDE 3699 interface.

Logic Engine

The LUA script-based engine includes a graphical tool for programming function blocks, enabling easy customization and automation of system behavior.

Advanced Reporting Module

Generates reports with trend data, historical values, and results from BMS modules like alarms and DALI tests. Reports can be created manually or scheduled automatically (exports as PDF, Excel, etc.).

Scheduler

The scheduler allows you to  manage time-based and conditional events that are automatically triggered at specified times or conditions.

Optional extended functions

NETx LaMPS

Lighting / DALI Management

  • Simplifies DALI management with manufacturer-independent testing
  • Monitors and displays DALI gateways and devices
  • Manages emergency lighting tests efficiently
  • Tracks operating hours, current, and voltage
  • Supports customizable alarm thresholds

NETx Shutter Control

Automatic shading of complex buildings
  • Uses weather data, solar positioning, and a 3D building model to optimize shading
  • Automatically adjusts blinds and slats for comfort and energy efficiency
  • Manages multiple blinds centrally with custom control groups
  • Adjusts brightness based on real-time conditions
  • Allows manual adjustments for added flexibility and precision

NETx Metering Module

Processing smart meter data
  • Monitors, analyzes, and processes data from electricity, water, and heating meters
  • Enables live consumption tracking and data comparison
  • Generates reports in formats like PDF and Excel
  • Allows data export and management of virtual meters
  • Supports meter organization by cost centers


Interfaces

Wide range of flexible interfaces and protocols

From integrating sensors and devices to managing complex automation processes, the platform offers a centralized, secure, and efficient solution for modern building management. Thanks to its comprehensive support for standard and manufacturer-specific protocols, data from various sources can be aggregated and centrally managed, enhancing the comfort, efficiency, and security of buildings.


Visualization

Real-Time Monitoring and Customizable Control with Custom Interfaces"

With the visualization feature in the NETx BMS Platform, you can efficiently monitor and control your building automation systems. It enables the creation of custom graphical interfaces that display real-time data and allow intuitive interaction with various systems such as lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), and security. The visualization also supports IP camera integration, allowing you to embed live video feeds directly into your user interface. Using variables and control elements, you can create dynamic and interactive visualizations tailored to the specific needs of your building.

Project Flexibility

The NETx BMS Platform supports large-scale projects with hundreds of web-based visualizations, allowing access across any device with a web browser, from workstations to mobile devices.

Combined Visualization

With both web-based and PC-based options, the platform provides flexible visualization options that can be used independently or in combination.

Visualization Editor & Interactive Controls

The integrated editor allows easy creation of customized visualizations. Interactive elements like buttons, sliders, and timers make them dynamic and user-friendly.

Graphics Integration

The system supports vector graphics and AutoCAD file imports, with automatic scaling for seamless visual presentation across devices.

Secure Connections

With TLS-secured connections, the platform supports multiple visualization views, client profiles, and ensures secure and reliable access for all users.

Mobile Access

The free NETx Vision app for iOS and Android provides mobile access to web-based visualizations, enabling on-the-go building control with touchscreens.

Unlimited Elements

There is no limit to the number of graphic control elements or visualization pages, allowing comprehensive customization and control over building management.

Project Management

The web manager allows easy administration of visualization projects, users, and client connections, while the NETx Core Studio aids in project creation.

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Essential resources, guides and technical documentation.

Access training videos on setup, integration, and advanced features.

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Technical Details

General
Multi Protocol Gateway
Alarm Management
Scheduler
Trending
Logic Engine
Reporting
Lighting/DALI-Management
Metering
Automatic Shading System
Multi Protocol Gateway
  • Data and information are exchanged bidirectionally between different protocols and technologies
  • Automatic conversion rules come into effect for different data types
  • The integrated logic engine can also be converted manually.
Alarm Management
Advanced alarm module
  • Monitoring the building automation system and reporting unexpected system behavior
  • Alarm conditions can be defined and continuously monitored
  • Triggering various actions when an alarm condition is triggered (e.g. changing data point values, emailing the user or social media, ...)
  • An overview of all alarms is provided via a web interface in accordance with VDI/VDE 3699
  • Alarm logs are stored in the SQL database for reporting
Scheduler
Comprehensive scheduler for the implementation of time-based events
  • Define time-based (timer, start-stop, cyclical event) and conditional (action after triggering the condition) events
  • List view of all events
  • Calendar view for time-based events
  • Repetition for all event types
  • Conditional events - are always triggered when a defined condition is met
Trending
Creation of diagrams and tables for the analysis of consumption values
  • The amount of data and the frequency of storage can be freely defined
  • Create and manage trends (past values of a data point from an SQL database)
  • In addition to the storage of all data point changes, other storage schemes such as value change (COV), sampling, average, etc. possible
  • View in diagrams and tables
  • For precise analyzes, different trends or periods of a trend can be combined in one diagram
  • The time interval for the provision of a trend can be freely configured
  • Storage in an SQL database (MySQL, MariaDB, MS SQL)
Logic Engine
LUA Script based scripting engine
  • Contains a graphic tool for programming function blocks (xLogic Editor)
  • More control functionality within the field devices or required control functions that are distributed across devices with different technologies
  • Logic engine can read and write data points, perform mathematical operations and calculations, send notifications such as e-mails or messages via social media and much more
  • Complex control functions such as PID control or drivers for communication protocols can be implemented
  • Ready-to-use logic functions are already included
  • Creation of virtual data points for user-specific virtual structures - these data points are only available in the server and can be used like physical data points
Reporting
Advanced reporting module
  • Generates reports with diagram and table elements that show trend and historical data point values as well as data from other BMS functions, e.g. reports of trends, alarms and DALI tests (LaPMS module)
  • Reports can be created manually in the Web Manager or automatically with the scheduler - daily, weekly, monthly, yearly
  • Export of reports as PDF, MS Excel or other formats possible
  • Web-based report designer (in the web manager) for your own report designs and templates available
Lighting/DALI-Management
NETx LaMPS - Module for initiating manufacturer-independent DALI tests
  • Manufacturer-independent display of DALI gateways and devices
  • Generic interface for initiating DALI tests
  • Integrated solution for the simple and time-saving management of DALI emergency tests
  • Monitoring of operating hours, current, voltage and definition of alarm thresholds
NETx LaMPS
Metering
Economical and resource-saving use of energy thanks to a highly developed analysis system
  • Collecting consumption values from smart meters that are stored in an SQL database
  • Independent of manufacturer and type - use of any meters (KNX, BACnet, Modbus, M-Bus, ...) from different sources (electricity, water, air, heating, ...) possible
  • All calculated consumption values (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) are provided as normal data points
  • Data points can be used in the visualization or forwarded to other administration clients via OPC, BACnet, MQTT or web services
  • Comparison of other trend values, e.g. data points that influence the consumption of energy resources (e.g. temperature values) can be used as comparison values
  • The daily, weekly, monthly or annual consumption can be exported as a table or chart
  • Values from different meters or from different time periods can be compared with one another
  • The integrated counters can be structured hierarchically
  • The assignment can also be made as a percentage
  • Based on the selected structure and the assigned meters, consumption calculations can be carried out
NETx Metering Module
Automatic Shading System
NETx Shutter Control

Automatic shading of complex buildings taking into account the current season, the weather, the position of the sun as well as the position and 3D geometry of the building. Ideal for use in large buildings for the central control of thousands of blinds.

  • Collecting consumption values from smart meters that are stored in an SQL database
  • Independent of manufacturer and type - use of any meters (KNX, BACnet, Modbus, M-Bus, ...) from different sources (electricity, water, air, heating, ...) possible
  • All calculated consumption values (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) are provided as normal data points
  • Data points can be used in the visualization or forwarded to other administration clients via OPC, BACnet, MQTT or web services
  • Comparison of other trend values, e.g. data points that influence the consumption of energy resources (e.g. temperature values) can be used as comparison values
  • The daily, weekly, monthly or annual consumption can be exported as a table or chart
  • Values from different meters or from different time periods can be compared with one another
  • The integrated counters can be structured hierarchically
  • The assignment can also be made as a percentage
  • Based on the selected structure and the assigned meters, consumption calculations can be carried out
NETx Shutter Control
Visualization
General Characteristics and Architecture
Functional Features
System Technology and Integration
General Characteristics and Architecture
  • Windows-based Visualization Editor: Available as additional Windows software for creating and running web-based and PC-based visualizations. Can be installed locally or directly on the server.

  • Client-Server Architecture: Composed of the visualization workstation (editor), core server (Web Manager), and clients (browser or native application).

  • Unified Web and PC Visualization: Projects can run either in the browser or as a native client, including mixed operation.

  • Multi-Device Support: Compatible with desktop PCs, touch panels, tablets, or smartphones. Also available via iOS/Android app with multi-view and profile support.

  • Scalability and Performance: Designed for large-scale projects with many concurrent visualizations. No limit on pages or elements. Multi-screen support included.

  • Project Storage and Distribution: Local creation and export of project files (.VXW), with centralized deployment via the Web Manager.

Functional Features
  • Graphical Control Elements: Buttons, sliders, images, texts, analog indicators, hotspots, RGB controls, and more.

  • Advanced Display Elements: History views, timers, events, web content, animated images, AutoCAD import, vector graphics, automatic scaling.

  • Drag & Drop Linking: Easy linking of data points from all protocols, enabling cross-protocol integration.

  • Full BMS Function Integration: Alarms, schedules, and trends can be embedded directly into visualization pages.

  • Templates and Reusable Components: Library blocks, design-time variables, reusable across projects.

  • Run-Time Variables: Dynamic content, multilingual display, context-sensitive text substitution.

  • Template Engine: Automated project generation (e.g. for hotel applications) based on Excel data sources.

  • External Content Integration: Support for IP cameras, web streams, embedded content, Basic Auth.

  • Interactive Logic: Visualization behavior can be controlled via external logic or XCommand (e.g. pop-ups on alarms).

System Technology and Integration
  • Cross-Protocol Support: Unified interface for KNX, BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, SNMP, hotel, and access systems.

  • User and Access Management: Role-based access control via Web Manager, auto-login, and cloud authentication support.

  • Security: TLS-encrypted communication for both PC and web visualizations; configurable authentication.

  • Centralized Administration: Visualization Management App enables configuration, deployment, and monitoring of all clients.

  • Modular Expandability:

    • LaMPS: DALI lighting management with error and test status display.

    • Block-Table: Tabular data display with filtering and search features.

    • Shutter Control, Metering, etc.: For shading systems, energy consumption analysis, etc.

  • System Requirements: Windows-based, virtualizable, HTML5/JavaScript-based, no plugins required. Performance scales with hardware and project size.

Interfaces
KNX
OPC
BACnet
Modbus
SNMP
MQTT
Helvar
HTTP / web service gateways
Hotel Management Systems
Door Locking Systems Communication
Additional Interfaces
KNX
  • Easy import from the ETS with the NETx BMS App Secure
  • Import of all group addresses and automatic assignment to KNXnet/IP routers and interfaces
  • Detection of IP addresses of KNXnet/IP routers and interfaces
  • Import of all ETS views (building and structure view, topology including devices, communication objects and their data points)
  • Support of the KNX IP security standard
  • Support of all standardized KNX data points
  • Non-standardized DPTs can be added
  • Uses KNXnet/IP tunneling protocol: any KNXnet/IP router and/or interface can be used
  • KNXnet/IP routing available
OPC
Management Level
  • OPC interface for OPC clients from third-party manufacturers, e.g. visualizations from third-party providers
Field/Automation Level
  • OPC DA interface for the integration of data points from third party OPC servers, e.g. fire alarm systems
  • Cluster Explorer for easy import
  • Central aggregation of data from various sub-servers in the NETx BMS Platform
BACnet
Management Level
  • BACnet/IP server interface for BACnet clients from third-party manufacturers
  • Assignment of different data points (e.g. KNX, Modbus, SNMP, Fidelio/Opera, VingCard, ...) to BACnet objects
  • Supports COV subscription
  • Automatic or manual selection of object types
  • Configuration of read/write or read-only access possible
Field/Automation Level
  • Uses the BACnet/IP protocol to integrate any BACnet/IP device
  • Other BACnet media (e.g. BACnet MS/TP devices) can be integrated via BACnet/IP routers
  • BACnet Explorer for the automatic detection of devices and objects without the functions required for external tools
  • Several BACnet priorities can be used at the same time
  • Supports confirmed/unconfirmed COV subscription, unsolicited COV notification and device query
  • Supports BBMD
  • Supports proprietary BACnet objects
  • Further information can be found under BACnet PIC Statement
Modbus
  • Supports Modbus/TCP protocol for the integration of Modbus/TCP devices
  • Supports Modbus/RTU via Modbus/TCP gateways or via IP-to-RS485 converter (native Modbus/RTU via TCP or UDP)
  • Manufacturer-specific configuration possible
SNMP
  • Support for SNMP v1, v2 and v3
  • Query of SNMP objects via their OIDs
  • Writing of SNMP objects
  • Supports SNMP traps
  • SNMP device monitoring
MQTT
  • MQTT interface for communication with one or more MQTT brokers
  • Support of TLS security
  • Publish/Subscribe to MQTT Topics
Helvar
  • Intelligent lighting solution
HTTP / web service gateways
  • For the integration of web content from HTTP servers, the NETx MP Server acts as an HTTP client
Hotel Management Systems
Fidelio/Opera
  • Certified interface with the following functions: guest in /out / guest data updates when changing rooms, guest messages can be edited online / on request, room equipment / cleaning status / do not disturb
  • Combination of data from different systems possible, e.g. B. Hotel management and door lock systems
  • For Opera PMS V5 or higher, Fidelio Suite 8.8 or higher, Fidelio FO 6.20
More interfaces
  • Infor, Protel, charPMS, RMS Cloud, HDL, VHP
Door Locking Systems Communication
VingCard
  • Events that can be retrieved from the VisiOnline server software: guest entrance (including card number), staff entrance, open inside, bolt thrown, bolt released
  • All events are available as data points in the NETx BMS Platform and can be further processed with other technologies such as KNX, BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, Fidelio/Opera, ...
Kaba door locks
  • Information is exchanged with the NETx BMS Platform via the Kaba software (Web Service Client) using Web Service Requests
Salto door locks
  • The Salto software (TCP client) sends TCP/IP packets to the NETx BMS Platform (TCP server)
Additional Interfaces
  • Own interfaces via LUA scripting and C# .NET API
  • Customer-specific interfaces on request
Via hardware gateways
  • DALI, DMX, EnOcean, M-Bus
System Requirements

  • Can be installed and executed on any device with a Windows system (from Windows embedded boxes to large Windows server systems, VMWARE, VirtualBox, Hyper-V, ...) or cloud-based environment (Microsoft Azure, ...)
  • Hardware requirements depend on: number of data points and the implemented building management functions (visualization clients, number of defined alarms, logic definitions, ...)
  • Minimum requirement (without SQL usage): 1.8 GHz Quad-Core, 16GB RAM, 100 GB disk space, at least Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 (Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022 recommended)
  • Minimum requirement (with SQL usage): 1.8 GHz Quad-Core, 16GB RAM, 100 GB disk space + additional SQL disk space, high-performance SSD hard disk, at least Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 (Windows 11 or Windows Server 2022 recommended)
  • NETx Vision: iOS 12.1 or later / Android 5.1 or later