QA Graphics has officially launched QAGFoxhound, a desktop application engineered for the Tridium Niagara platform that assists system integrators in the organization and validation of building automation system (BAS) databases. Developed through extensive real-world BAS project expertise, QAGFoxhound establishes a direct connection to Niagara stations, offering a systematic approach to reviewing points, diagnosing issues, and documenting projects.
The software is designed to streamline commissioning, enhance quality assurance workflows, and minimize the time required to navigate intricate databases. QAGFoxhound is currently available directly through QA Graphics.
Built from Industry Necessity
The application was born from years of hands-on BAS graphics experience to tackle the routine hurdles integrators encounter when managing extensive point databases and commissioning tasks.
“Their team has utilized similar tools internally for years across various control platforms,” noted Dan McCarty, President of QA Graphics. “QA Graphics developed QAGFoxhound out of a need to heighten accuracy and efficiency in their own projects, and they are now providing that same capability to the broader Niagara community”.
Comprehensive Feature Set
By integrating automated QA evaluations, live station connectivity, and professional reporting, QAGFoxhound assists in standardizing project reviews and boosting overall system integrity. Key features include:
- Secure Connectivity: Live access to Niagara stations via a secure REST API.
- Station Explorer: Tools for navigating complex equipment and point structures.
- Automated QA: Checks for point naming conventions, statuses, facets, histories, alarms, and graphics.
- Custom Queries: Execution of BQL queries with integrated reporting.
- Commissioning Exports: Generation of Excel-based point schedules.
- Live Dashboards: Configurable views featuring both real-time and historical data.
- Professional Documentation: Branded reporting tools for comprehensive project records.
These capabilities enable integrators to rapidly pinpoint issues like inconsistent naming, missing extensions, or incorrect graphic bindings, which helps reduce commissioning timelines and improves final deliverables.
Supporting In-House Teams
While QA Graphics continues to promote the benefits of outsourcing system graphics for better scalability, they recognize that many firms maintain their own internal graphics departments. QAGFoxhound is specifically built to empower those teams with a professional tool rooted in direct industry experience.
“This isn’t a generic piece of software,” McCarty explained. “It was created by a team that handles building automation graphics daily and recognizes the precision required to succeed”.
Learn More
Interested parties can contact the QA Graphics sales team for detailed product information and pricing. To discover more about the platform or to request access, visit the official QAGFoxhound page.
