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NSKComing Soon

NiagaraSidekick

Finds typos, compares templates, verifies points, generates clean reports.

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SSKComing Soon

SimulatorSidekick

Create virtual devices in seconds for testing and development.

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MSKComing Soon

MetasysSidekick

Same power as NSK, built for JCI environments.

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QSKComing Soon

QR Sidekick

The simplest way for field technicians to manage building equipment using QR codes.

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[ resources ]
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Free tools and references for BAS professionals.

Babel

BAS Babel

Decode abbreviations, point names, and equipment tags across different BAS platforms.

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Calc

Calculators

CFM, BTU, duct sizing, and other common calculations for BAS professionals.

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PSK

ProjectSidekick

Track projects, clients, time, and budgets. Built for controls contractors.

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Refs

References

Protocol specs, wiring diagrams, and cheat sheets for common BAS tasks.

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[ wiki ]
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Guides, tutorials, and reference documentation for BAS professionals.

General BAS

Legacy System Integration Strategies

Strategies for integrating legacy BAS including parallel operation, gateway integration, phased replacement, data migration, cybersecurity considerations, and lifecycle planning.

Jan 5General BAS

Data Mapping and Point Normalization

Guide to data mapping and point normalization for BAS integration covering naming conventions, unit standardization, tagging with Project Haystack, and quality handling.

Jan 5General BAS

Protocol Conversion Best Practices

Best practices for protocol conversion in BAS integration covering data mapping, timing, error handling, alarm translation, command handling, and testing methodology.

Jan 5General BAS

Gateway Device Selection and Configuration

Guide to selecting and configuring protocol gateways for BAS integration, covering selection criteria, popular vendors, configuration procedures, point mapping, and troubleshooting.

Jan 5Metasys

Metasys Alarm and Event Management

Guide to Metasys alarm and event management covering alarm configuration, routing, console setup, tuning to reduce nuisance alarms, and best practices based on ISA-18.2 standards.

Jan 5
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[ what's new ]
v0.3.0NewJan 2025

Community Features

  • •Added Wiki with articles and categories
  • •Launched Forum for community discussions
  • •Added user profiles and authentication
  • •Introduced Babel BAS terminology database
v0.2.0Dec 2024

Resources & Tools

  • •Added ProjectSidekick for project management
  • •Introduced BAS calculators and converters
  • •Added external resources section
  • •Improved site navigation
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