Tool and method for dynamic configuration and implementation of device firmware utilizing defined components

A controller configured to implement a dynamically configured user application to operate a building automation device for use in a building automation system, the controller comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory in communication with the processor, wherein the memory is configured to store processor-executable instructions configured to:
• receive, at the building automation device, a configuration file that identifies a leaf component stored in communication with the building automation device;
• initiate a dynamic configuration tool, wherein the dynamic configuration tool retrieves the leaf component identified by the configuration file from an accessible storage location and configures the leaf component for operation according to the definitions provided in the configuration file;
• generate an executable file for implementation by the building automation device based on at least the leaf component;
• and
• execute the building automation device utilizing the generated executable file.

A method of configuring a building automation device for use in a building automation system, the method comprising:

• storing a defined configuration file in a building automation device, wherein the configuration file is accessible by a dynamic configurator tool;
• activating the dynamic configurator tool, wherein the dynamic configurator tool retrieves and configures at least one standardized component defined by the configuration file;
• generating a user application for execution by the building automation device, wherein the user application is based on the at least one standardized component;
• and
• operating the building automation device utilizing the generated user application.