What is BS EN 14908-8 about?
Communication using Broadband over Power Line Networks — with internet protocols is part 8 of multi-series standard Open Data Communication in Building Automation, Controls and Building Management — Control Network Protocol.
BS EN 14908-8 specifies a communication protocol for networked control systems. The protocol provides peer-to-peer communication for networked control using web-services. This document describes services in layer 1 and layer 2.
BS EN 14908-8 the layer 1 (physical layer) specification describes the MAC sub-layer interface to the physical layer. Layer 2 (data link layer), as described in EN 14908‑1, is integrated in UDP/IP communication using IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.
Who is BS EN 14908-8 for?
BS EN 14908-8 on open data is applicable to:
- Broadband provider
- Engineers
- Broadband installers
Why should you use BS EN 14908-8?
BS EN 14908-8 has been prepared to provide mechanisms through which various vendors of building automation, control, and building management systems exchange information in a standardized way. It defines communication capabilities.
BS EN 14908-8 specifies BPL method of power line communication that allows relatively high-speed digital data transmission over the public electric power distribution wiring. BPL uses higher frequency, a wider frequency range, and different technologies from other forms of power-line communications to provide high-rate communication over longer distances.
BS EN 14908-8 covers the data communications used for management, automation/control and field functions.
BS EN 14908-8 intended to be used by all involved in design, manufacture, engineering, installation, and commissioning activities, establishes minimal set of rules for compliance and specifies all the information necessary to facilitate the exchange of data and control information over the power line medium.
