Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing CAN bus routers in building automation systems are disclosed. An exemplary system may comprise a control area network (CAN) backbone. At least one CAN router may be connected in-line to the CAN backbone. A plurality of automation devices may be connected to the at least one CAN router for communication over the CAN backbone.

Abstract: A load control systems and methods. One embodiment of a load control system comprises at least two triac devices connected in parallel to a load, the at least two triac devices operable to deliver current to the load. At least one driver circuit is linked to the at least two triac devices. A controller is linked to the at least one driver circuit, the controller signaling the at least one driver circuit to actuate the at least two triac devices at about the same time.

Abstract: Exemplary implementations of a building automation keypad described and claimed herein comprise a processor for executing computer-readable program code provided on computer-readable storage. The computer-readable program code includes program code for receiving an identification signal indicating a selected function; program code for identifying at least one automation device corresponding to the selected function; program code for receiving a separate identification signal indicating an adjustment to the selected function; and program code for generating a device command for the at least one automation device based on the indicated adjustment.

Abstract: Implementations of an input device for building automation systems are described and claimed herein. An exemplary implementation of an input device includes an input sensing circuit and a processor operatively associated with computer readable storage. Computer readable program code is stored on the computer readable storage and executable by the processor to receive input signals identifying input received by the input sensing circuit and categorize the input into data gathering input and event input.

Abstract: Power and data configurations for building automation systems are described and claimed herein. An exemplary implementation of a building automation system comprises an integral data and power bus and first automation device linked to a second automation device via the integral data and power bus. The first automation device includes a power converter to convert an external AC electrical signal into a DC electrical signal for use by the first and second automation devices. Systems and methods for providing power and isolating device and/or network failures are also disclosed.

Abstract: Keypads for building automation systems are described and claimed herein. An exemplary implementation of a keypad device comprises a keypad circuit and a processor operatively associated with computer readable storage. A keypad program resides in the computer readable storage and is executable by the processor to generate signals identifying input at the keypad circuit and to issue the signals to automation devices in the building automation system.

Abstract: Command system for a plurality of network devices. The command system may comprise a network administrator provided on a network, the network administrator issuing a command signal over the network. A plurality of device interfaces provided between the network and each of the network devices. Each of the plurality of device interfaces having: at least one input line to receive the command signal over the network; a transceiver operatively associated with the input line, the transceiver detecting the command signal on the input line; and at least one switching element provided between the transceiver and the network device, the at least one switching element establishing a link to the network device when the command signal is detected by the transceiver. The plurality of device interfaces delivering the command signal to the plurality of network devices.

Abstract: Implementations of lighting control systems and methods are described and claimed herein. An exemplary remote control system comprises a wireless interface configured to receive instructions from a wireless station in a building automation network. A ballast table identifying ballast control points is stored in computer-readable memory. A processor operatively associated with the wireless interface and the ballast table uses the ballast table to generate electronic control signals identifying ballast control points corresponding to the instructions received at the wireless interface.

Abstract: Control systems and methods. An embodiment of control system may comprise a processor for receiving control signals from at least one input device when linked thereto. Computer-readable program code is provided at the processor for generating output signals at the processor based on the control signals. An interface is operatively associated with the processor, the interface at least one regulator based on the output signals generated at the processor.