How many unique numbers can be assigned as BACnet Device IDs?

BACnet Device IDs are defined within the BACnet standard to ensure that each device on a network can be uniquely identified. The range for these IDs is from 0 to 4,194,302. This allows for a large number of unique identifiers, which is crucial for managing devices in a building automation environment where numerous devices need to communicate and operate efficiently without ID conflicts.

The specified range of 0 to 4,194,302 means that the total range includes all numbers between these two limits, which results in 4,194,303 possible unique IDs (including both endpoints). This ensures a sufficient number of IDs for devices, allowing systems to scale efficiently.

Understanding this range is essential for network design in BACnet implementations, as it helps to avoid issues related to duplicate IDs and provides flexibility in adding more devices over time.