BMS Control Systems

Entry Requirements: Basic Understanding of Computers (It could be advantageous for the candidate to have a basic understanding of Air Conditioning Systems) including Basic Literacy and Numeracy.
Duration: 4 days
Class Times: Monday – Thursday 08h00 until 15h30
Cost: R 7 560,00 incl. vat

Objectives

Control Basics – Have a basic understanding of the control process. Describe what a sensor is, its use and where sensors should be located. Describe how a controller works and how it can be used. Introduction to Direct Digital Control (DDC) – Describe what a DDC is and have a basic understanding of the functions these devices can perform. Describe common terminologies used by a DDC. Understand the fundamentals of how PID loops function. Describe some basic programming blocks used in a DDC configuration. DDC Networking Basics – Have an understanding of why we network DDC’s. Understand how DDC’s communicate and share information. DDC Programming Basics – Describe a DDC program. Understand the basics of configuration logic and how the program works.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to write basic program on a system to operate a controller. Test and run basic program operating a controller.