Integrating enteliWEB with Third-Party Systems
Key Takeaway
How to integrate enteliWEB with third-party BACnet controllers, Modbus devices via gateways, OPC servers, lighting systems, and energy management platforms.
Quick Answer
enteliWEB integrates natively with any BACnet-compliant device. Modbus devices require a BACnet/Modbus protocol gateway. OPC integration is available for cross-platform data sharing. Third-party dashboards (Power BI, Grafana) can consume enteliWEB data via CSV export or API.
BACnet Third-Party Controllers
enteliWEB supports BACnet devices from any manufacturer. Third-party controllers from Siemens, Johnson Controls, Distech Controls, Automated Logic, and Honeywell can be discovered and monitored alongside Delta Controls equipment. All standard BACnet object types are supported.
Modbus Integration
enteliWEB communicates natively over BACnet. Modbus devices (power meters, lighting controllers, variable frequency drives) require a BACnet/Modbus protocol gateway that translates Modbus registers into BACnet objects. See the IDEC Modbus TCP configuration guide for PLC-side Modbus setup and how Ignition handles multi-protocol device connections.
OPC Integration
OPC DA or OPC UA servers can bridge enteliWEB data to other enterprise systems. This enables integration with energy management platforms, maintenance management systems (CMMS), and enterprise dashboards.
Lighting and Specialty Systems
BACnet-enabled lighting controllers (DALI gateways, dimming controllers) integrate directly. Non-BACnet lighting systems require protocol translation via gateway devices.
Data Export
Export trend data and energy reports as CSV for analysis in Excel, Power BI, or Grafana. For larger integrations, enteliCLOUD (Delta Controls' cloud platform) provides API-based data access.
Frequently Asked Questions
enteliWEB provides web API capabilities that vary by version. Delta Controls' enteliCLOUD platform provides a documented API for robust third-party integration.
No. enteliWEB communicates over BACnet. Modbus devices require a BACnet/Modbus protocol gateway to translate registers into BACnet objects.