Technical information

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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C-Bus Enabled Program
Software Integration
C-Gate
C-Gate, Clipsal’s server application is a software application that provides a computer
database model of the C-Bus network. When installed on a computer, C-Gate
automatically models the C-Bus networks attached to it, any changes to the network
or network parameters are automatically updated in the C-Gate database. C-Gate
provides a high level interface to third party programmers, diminishing the need for
software developers to know the C-Bus protocol. C-Gate is written in Java, and is fully
compatible with Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems. C-Gate may be embedded
into third party applications and is ideal for interfacing between building management
system software and C-Bus for instance, and provides the gateway between C-Bus
and other protocols. Clipsal C-Gate is a software program available in various network
congurations, pricing is available through Clipsal Integrated Systems.
C-Lution
C-Lution, Clipsal’s SCADA software includes a driver library to interface with proprietary
equipment such as Building Management Systems (BMS), Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLC), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), etc. Over 130 3rd party hardware and
software protocols are available for integration. C-Lution supports data exchange
between applications via OPC (open access to eld data), ODBC (import/export data
in standard database formats), DDE and API.
Example 1: BMS to C-Bus Integration
Johnson Controls -
Metasys BMS
Clipsal C-Gate
TCP/IP Socket
5500PC
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7 8 9 101112
A
B
12x
6x
8x
2x
9x
3x
10x
4x
11x
5x
7x
1x
Ethernet
A
12x
6x
8x
2x
9x
3x
10x
4x
11x
5x
7x
1x
C
C-Bus Network
C-Bus Network
Ethernet Hub
E5500CN
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 101112
A
B
12x
6x
8x
2x
9x
3x
10x
4x
11x
5x
7x
1x
Ethernet
A
12x
6x
8x
2x
9x
3x
10x
4x
11x
5x
7x
1x
C
C-Bus Network
E5500CN
Ethernet Hub
Example 2: C-Lution SCADA - 3rd Party Network Integration
Clipsal
C-Bus SCADA
Software
Clipsal C-Gate
ModBus
LAN
PLC
RTU
DCS
How To Apply
The C-Bus Enabled Program is open to all third party companies who have a desire or
need to interface to the industry standard C-Bus control system. The serial protocols
and C-Bus core are available through Clipsal Integrated Systems. Companies must rst
make an application to Clipsal, and must enter a condentiality agreement. Clipsal
provides technical support and ongoing updates to the C-Bus documentation to all
registered companies and provides the certication for the C-Bus Enabled Program.