Download YABE – Yet Another BACnet Explorer for BACnet/IP Networks

YABE (Yet Another BACnet Explorer) is a free, open-source software tool for analyzing and communicating with devices on BACnet/IP networks. It is widely used by building automation engineers, HVAC technicians, and facility managers to discover, browse, and interact with BACnet devices such as controllers, sensors, and actuators.

The application provides a graphical interface to explore the BACnet object model, read and write property values, subscribe to change-of-value (COV) notifications, and send custom BACnet service requests. YABE supports both UDP/IP and Ethernet BACnet communication, making it compatible with a broad range of building automation systems.

YABE is an essential diagnostic and commissioning tool for anyone working with BACnet-based building automation or HVAC control systems, providing capabilities comparable to expensive commercial tools at no cost.

Key Features

• Discovers and browses BACnet/IP devices and objects on the network
• Reads and writes BACnet property values in real time
• Supports Change-of-Value (COV) subscriptions for monitoring live data
• Sends custom BACnet service requests for advanced diagnostics
• Supports BACnet/IP (UDP) and BACnet Ethernet communication
• Free, open source, and regularly maintained
• Clean graphical interface suitable for field engineers and technicians

How to Install

1. Download the YABE installer or portable ZIP from the link below.
2. Run the installer or extract the ZIP archive.
3. Launch YABE.exe.
4. Configure your network adapter and BACnet/IP settings in the application.
5. Click Search Devices to discover BACnet devices on your network.