154 Building Automation Systems - Basics

154 HVACR Control System Types and BAS Basics  (18 Instructional hours / 365 days to complete)  Intermediate

Written by Ron Auvil

This course is designed to introduce HVACR Technicians, and others involved in the HVACR industry, to Electrical and electronic control systems as used in commercial buildings and HVAC systems. Building Automation systems will then be discussed in detail, starting with older systems and proceeding to today’s modern web-based systems. The student will understand types and methods of operator interfaces in commercial buildings, as well as the different types of BAS inputs and outputs in detail. Instruction aligns with ACCA Quality Installation & Maintenance Standards.

Recommended Prerequisites: you will need a strong working knowledge of HVACR Fundamentals and completion of “153 Controls Systems Fundamentals” prior to enrollment into this course. This course is NATE recognized for 18 hours of continuing education (CEHs) which are applicable to NATE re-certification.

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The main topics for the course are:

• Control Systems
• Electrical Control Systems
• Electronic Control Systems
• Building Automation Systems and Controllers
• Operator Interfaces
• Building Automation System Inputs and Outputs

Each course purchase allows 365 days enrollment to complete. Must obtain a 70% or higher to obtain CEU recognition. Course provides you with a Subject Matter Expert (mentor) to assist with questions and all course materials for the duration of the course.

Required Textbok not included with individule course sale: HVAC Control Systems, 4th Edition, by Ronnie J. Auvil American Technical Partners ISBN: 978-0-8269-0779-0

Textbook Reference: https://www.hvacrassets.net/Textbook/TextbookPage081021.pdf