Issue
Confusion exists around which MicroNet controllers are supported in EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO), especially during upgrades to EBO 7. The term “MicroNet” covers multiple product families with different protocols and support timelines.
Product Line
EcoStruxure Building Operation, TAC IA Series, Satchwell MicroNet
Environment
- EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO)
- MicroNet 2000 (NW8000)
- I/A MicroNet (MNL and MNB)
- Satchwell MicroNet
Cause
The term “MicroNet” can refer to multiple unique product ranges. In EBO documentation, MicroNet typically refers to Satchwell MicroNet, the European range of controllers using NCP, ARCnet, or LON protocol, which are not supported from EBO v4.0 onward. Other MicroNet families (MicroNet 2000 and I/A MicroNet) have different support histories.
Resolution
Refer to the table below for family types, lifecycle dates, and EBO support history:
| Family | Protocol | Introduced | Withdrawn | EBO Support History |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroNet 2000 (Barber Colman) | MNet under ASD | Late 1980s | 2011 |
|
| I/A MicroNet – MNL Series | LonWorks | ~1998 | 2023 |
|
| I/A MicroNet – MNB Series | BACnet | ~2003 | 2023 |
|
| Satchwell MicroNet | NCP / ARCnet / LON | ~1998 | 2013 |
|
Additional Notes:
- MicroNet 2000 support was reintroduced in EBO 7 after being dropped in EBO 4–6.
- I/A MicroNet (MNL and MNB) support has never been removed from EBO.
- Satchwell MicroNet is unsupported from EBO v4 onward.
