OBEM collects the data from BAS by any combination of the following methodologies:
- Open Database connectivity namely SQL, and MS Access
- Real Time connectivity to the BMS through standard protocol BACnet IP.
- Over web services
- Custom data sources as options (manual upload)
- Use of a simple user interface, in the data collection device, to select the data source and mapping of points to the system.
- When connected to an open database source of BMS and other control and monitoring systems, the software has the capability to fetch historical records. Data in the Cloud is available for up to three years, provided the data exists.