18 Overview of the BACnet/IP network and the FBIP-21 module
Management Devices (BBMDs) is required to manage inter-subnet
BACnet broadcast messages. Each subnet requires one BBMD.
Topology of the BACnet/IP network
The below examples show the allowable topologies for a
BACnet/IP network with FBIP-21 module.
Example 1
ABB drive
Other device
Other device
Switch or router
Example 2
ABB drive
Other devices
ABB drive
ABB drive
BACnet building controller