Compact BACnet segment routing for efficient, resilient building automation networks
The OptiFlex™ Compact Segment Router OFCSR‑E2 provides reliable BACnet routing and broadcast management in a compact form factor, supporting flexible network topologies, simplified deployment, and seamless integration with the WebCTRL® building automation system.
The OptiFlex compact segment router (OFCSR-E2) is designed to facilitate seamless migration from traditional serial network segments to fast and performant IP backbones. The OFCSR-E2 features dual IP ports for convenient daisy-chain deployment and offers robust routing capabilities between BACnet®/IP, BACnet Ethernet, BACnet/ARCnet, and BACnet MS/TP networks. It also features a compact footprint for more flexible system design.
The router includes three physical communication ports:
Two 10/100 Mbps BACnet/IP Ethernet ports
One high‑speed EIA‑485 port supporting BACnet/ARCNET (156 kbps) or BACnet MS/TP (9.6–115.2 kbps)
Conforms to the following BACnet standard device profiles:
BACnet Router (B‑RTR)
BACnet Broadcast Management Device (BBMD)
Supports BACnet Broadcast Management (BBMD) and BACnet Foreign Device Registration (FDR) to efficiently route broadcast traffic and enable discovery of BACnet devices across network segments.
A capacitor‑backed real‑time clock maintains accurate timekeeping for up to three days during power failures or network interruptions.
It provides BACnet segment routing and broadcast management between IP and field bus networks in a compact, resilient device.
Yes. It conforms to the BBMD device profile and can route BACnet broadcast messages across IP networks.
Yes. BACnet Foreign Device Registration (FDR) is supported for discovery and communication across network segments.
Yes. Its compact size, flexible routing, and multiple communication options make it ideal for both new installations and retrofit applications.