How does the IAP Independent Data Layer work?

The IAP Independent Data Layer is structured into three sub-layers, each with its own supporting function.

1. The Driver Interface Layer

Getting data out of buildings is challenging. IAP includes a set of standard drivers that support discovery of BACnet, LON, and MODBUS devices within the building. An integrated LoRaWAN Network Server brings wireless sensor data directly into the data layer. The driver layer also includes an open driver framework for those that want to connect non-standard devices or protocols.

2. The Data Services Layer

Data living in the IAP Data Layer becomes interoperable from day 1. Using the connector service, data from disparate sources can interact using simple drag and drop nodes to drive actions in one system based on input from another.
Data abstraction and information modeling let you control how your data is named and organized.
Network management, device health, alarming, data logging, and scheduling services are also included.

3. The Application Layer

The app layer can exist at the edge, or in the cloud and supports two-way communication throughout all systems. The open Linux environment allows for applications to run locally with full access to the data layer and all data services. The same applications can run in any cloud thanks to a common set of REST or MQTT APIs.
Any cloud application or service provider simply subscribes to the data they need to run their application.
Some applications such as a Building Automation system, need their data in a specific format. The application layer supports BACnet Server to easily make the entire data layer available to a BAS.

All of these sublayers work together to form the IAP Independent Data layer that is powering applications in different markets all over the globe.

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Five ways the Independent Data Layer powered by IAP lays the foundation for intelligent infrastructure in the built space.

1. Open Standards and zero vendor lock-in

The Independent Data Layer (IDL) lives within the building, where the data is generated. It is owned by the building, and freely accessible to anyone granted access to it, with ZERO SaaS fees. Developed using IAP, the ANSI/CTA 709.10 open standard.

2. Uniform Data Collection & Abstraction

Multiple embedded drivers make complex integrations uniform and simple. Data is refined, enriched, and normalized into a common database at the edge, then ready for immediate intake to any cloud application or service.

3. Multi-system Interoperability

Instantly leverage data from one system to impact another. The IAP data later not only creates a representation of the data but allows live interaction and two-way communication between all data sets. Any application or service with access has the same capability.

4. Application Development

The Independent Data Layer creates a rich application development environment at the edge, in the cloud, or both. Take advantage of Edge to cloud services that allow local algorithms to manage critical processes while cloud applications continuously analyze results.

5. Embedded Services

An IDL is a living set of constantly changing variables that requires management and oversight. Using the embedded user interface, services such as alarming, device health, network management, and data-logging provide the tools necessary to configure and manage your data layer to best fit your needs.

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David Sciarrino, LEED AP