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SharkTap vs. Switch Mirror: The Network Tap That Finally Shows the Truth

Switch mirrors skip truths. A network tap like SharkTap shows both sides of BACnet/IP, preserving timing and packets so you can fix problems fast.

Alex Khachaturian

Nov 12, 20256 min read

RS-485 Line Bias & Termination: The 15-Minute Health Check Every Tech Should Do

A 15-minute meter check to verify RS-485 line bias, termination, and Shield reference, so you stop ghost drops and fix comms with physics, not guesses.

Alex Khachaturian

Nov 3, 20257 min read

Shark fin on ocean surface at sunset with glowing green electrocardiogram line, creating a dramatic and surreal contrast.

Wireshark Basics for BAS Techs: 7 Filters That Solve 80% of Problems

Seven copy-paste Wireshark filters, clean capture setups, and RS-485 wiring tips that solve 80% of BACnet/IP and MS/TP problems, fast.

Alex Khachaturian

Oct 22, 20257 min read

Picoscope Graphs and waveforms with blue and red lines on a software interface. Data tables and toolbars are visible. Tech and analysis setting.

BAS Communication Wires: The Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed

Most BAS failures hide in comm wires. Learn how a PicoScope reveals noise, shorts, and signal loss, saving hours of troubleshooting.

Alex Khachaturian

Oct 1, 20255 min read