Connect the ctrlX Data Layer to the world of BACnet. The Quick Start Guide provides a step-by-step, practical guide to installing, configuring, and operating the CS-Lab ctrlX BACnet Server.
ctrlX BACnet App
BACnet Integration for Bosch Rexroth ctrlX AUTOMATION
Open systems thrive on open communication.
The ctrlX BACnet app expands the Bosch Rexroth ctrlX AUTOMATION platform with powerful BACnet integration and enables standardized communication between industrial and building automation systems.
Developed by CS-Lab GmbH and supported by MBS’s BACnet expertise, the app connects industrial control systems with BACnet-based building automation and management systems.
BACnet for ctrlX AUTOMATION
Industrial and building automation are becoming increasingly integrated. Machines, energy systems, and building services equipment generate valuable data that can be used for monitoring, energy management, and cross-system automation.
The ctrlX BACnet app provides data points from the ctrlX Data Layer as BACnet objects, enabling seamless integration into existing BACnet networks.
This allows industrial processes and building automation systems to be efficiently integrated with one another—based on a globally established standard.
Your benefits
Seamless BACnet Communication
Integrate Bosch Rexroth ctrlX AUTOMATION directly into BACnet-based building automation and management systems.
Quick Setup
: Installation, licensing, and configuration are easily handled within the ctrlX Ecosystem.
's Scalable Licensing ModelsFrom engineering to large-scale plants, various licensing tiers are available to accommodate projects of different sizes.
Open Systems
Take advantage of the globally established BACnet standard and achieve interoperability between industrial and building automation.
Expertise from the BACnet Ecosystem
Take advantage of MBS’s decades of experience in BACnet, interoperability, and building automation.
Support for modern BACnet standards
In addition to integrating the ctrlX data layers, the solution supports BACnet/IP (IPv4) and BACnet/SC, thereby laying the foundation for secure and future-proof communication within modern BACnet infrastructures.
Technical Highlights
Integration with Bosch Rexroth ctrlX AUTOMATION
Provision of BACnet objects from the ctrlX Data Layer
Support for BACnet Revision 26.x
Browser-based configuration
Flexible mapping of BACnet objects and data points
Configuring BACnet Devices and Connections
Management of BACnet objects
Data Point Mapping Using Dispatch Functions
Service and Restart Management
Scalable licensing
Available licensing models
The ctrlX BACnet app is available in various license tiers:
Engineering License (4 hours)
License for 200 data points
License for 1,000 data points
Unlimited number of data points
For information on pricing and availability, please contact our sales team.
Typical areas of application
Building Automation
Integration of industrial control systems into BACnet-based building management systems.
Energy Management
Provision of energy and operational data for higher-level management and monitoring systems.
Industry and Infrastructure
Connecting production facilities, technical systems, and buildings via standardized communication.
Smart Buildings
: Open communication between industrial automation and modern building automation.
Developed by CS-Lab
The ctrlX BACnet app is developed by CS-Lab GmbH.
CS-Lab GmbH is a service provider specializing in data communication for building automation. The company was founded in 2012 as a spin-off of MBS GmbH. To ensure flexibility in responding to customer needs, the software developers were transferred to the new company as part of a business transfer. This close relationship with the Krefeld-based building automation manufacturer, which has been successful in the market for over 30 years, has shaped CS-Lab through and through. Our stacks are used in numerous projects—with clear timelines, transparent budgets, and one goal: the best solution for your product. MBS supports customers with the integration, consulting, and implementation of BACnet projects and accompanies the successful rollout of the solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ctrlX BACnet App?
The ctrlX BACnet App adds a powerful BACnet interface to Bosch Rexroth ctrlX AUTOMATION and enables communication with BACnet-based automation systems.
Who develops the ctrlX BACnet app?
The app is developed by CS-Lab GmbH. MBS provides support in the form of consulting, integration, and BACnet expertise.
Can Bosch Rexroth ctrlX be integrated into BACnet networks?
Yes. The ctrlX BACnet App provides data from the ctrlX Data Layer as BACnet objects, thereby enabling integration into existing BACnet networks.
Which version of BACnet does the ctrlX BACnet App support?
The ctrlX BACnet App supports BACnet Revision 26.x.
What licensing options are available for the ctrlX BACnet App?
The ctrlX BACnet App is available in various licensing tiers: a 4-hour engineering license, a license for 200 data points, a license for 1,000 data points, and an unlimited license.
Does the ctrlX BACnet app require additional hardware?
As things stand, the BACnet integration is provided as an app within the Bosch Rexroth ctrlX AUTOMATION platform. A separate gateway hardware device is not a key component of this solution.
What applications is the ctrlX BACnet App suitable for?
The ctrlX BACnet App is suitable for building automation, energy management, industrial infrastructure, and smart buildings when data from ctrlX systems needs to be integrated into BACnet-based automation systems.
Who can help with integrating the ctrlX BACnet app?
MBS supports customers with consulting, BACnet integration, and integration into existing building automation systems.
Want to learn more?
Our experts will be happy to assist you in selecting the right license and integrating it into your existing system environment.
