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)

Objective:

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 Control (DDC) – Describe what 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.

Outcome:

Write basic program on a system to operate a controller. Test and run basic program operating a controller.