This course covers various aspects of building control systems, with details on the various hardware components including sensors, controllers, and controlled end use devices. We cover recent advancements in BAS including wireless communications and data analytics. You will learn how dashboards and user interfaces are used to gather data about building operations, control various HVAC components, and implement energy saving strategies.

Learning Objectives:

• Overview and history of building Controls systems and their various components
• The evolution of BAS from pneumatic to direct digital control to wireless and internet-connected devices
• Details on the various hardware components of a BAS
• The qualities of a highly effective dashboard and user-interface
• How to use the Data from the controls system to make decisions and understand how the building is operating

Multiple control strategies that can be implemented to save energy and costs in the building