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Getting Started

Welcome to Normal Framework! This guide will help you go from zero to a working deployment with data flowing from your building systems.

Choose Your Path

  • Evaluate NF

    Want to see what NF can do? Get a demo license and deploy locally in under 30 minutes.

    Quick Start

  • Plan a Production Deployment

    Deploying to a real site? Start here for hardware sizing, network planning, and licensing.

    Planning Guide

  • Build an Integration

    Already have NF running? Jump into the SDK and API to build applications and connect to external systems.

    SDK Overview

Typical Onboarding Journey

graph LR
    A[Plan Deployment] --> B[Deploy NF]
    B --> C[License & Log In]
    C --> D[Create Site]
    D --> E[Discover Devices]
    E --> F[Configure Polling]
    F --> G[Model & Integrate]
Step What You'll Do Time Estimate
1. Plan Size hardware, prepare network, choose deployment method 1--2 hours
2. Deploy Run NF via Docker or the NF Gateway appliance 15--30 min
3. License Activate via the Normal Portal 5 min
4. Create Site Set up your building with address and timezone 2 min
5. Discover Scan BACnet, Modbus, or Fox networks for devices and objects 5--30 min
6. Poll Configure data collection intervals for your points 10 min
7. Model Normalize points using Brick/Haystack ontologies Varies
8. Integrate Install apps, connect to cloud, export data Varies

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