Module 1 – Introduction to BAS

– What is BAS, and why do we need it?

– Breaking down the BAS Ecosystem

– The Benefits of Automation in Buildings

– Common Acronyms and Terminology

– Quiz

Module 2 – BAS Infrastructure & Components

– System Architecture Overview

– Key Components

– Understanding BAS Points

– Quiz

Module 3 – Real BAS in Action

– Interface & Graphics Overview

– User Roles & Responsibilities

– Alarms & Notifications

– Data Logging & Trends

– Schedules

– Data Reporting & Analysis

– Quiz

Module 4 – Integration and Networking

– Common Networking Protocols

– BAS Integration Media

– Troubleshooting BAS Networks

– Quiz

Module 5 – The Life Cycle of a BAS

– Roles in BAS

– Lifecycle of BAS

– Future-proofing a BAS System

– Quiz

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Control

– Control in Buildings

– Why is control necessary?

– Quiz

Module 2 – BAS Hardware & System Architecture

– BAS System Hierarchy

– Control System Components

– Understanding Input & Output Devices

– Quiz

Module 3 – The Software Perspective

– BAS Architecture from a Software Angle

– Point Naming & Organization Best Practices

– Control Objects

– Protocols Deep Dive – BACnet

– Protocols Deep Dive – Modbus

– Wireshark Example

– Ontologies & Standard Data Models

– Quiz

Module 4 – Control Methods

– Types of Control – Basics

– On/Off, Floating and PWM Control

– Proportional Control

– Proportional and Integral Control

– Proportional, Integral and Derivative Control

– Quiz

Module 5 – HVAC Equipment & Control

– Types of Equipment – Packaged Air Conditioning

– Types of Equipment – Fan Coil Units

– Types of Equipment – Air Handling Units

– AHU with economy cycle control – example methodology

– Types of Equipment – Variable Air Volume devices

– VAV control – example methodology

– Constant Air Volume and Variable Air Volume Systems

– Types of Equipment – Chilled Beams

– Quiz

Module 1 – HVAC & Control

– Why talk so much about HVAC?

– Why do we need AC?

– Comfort factors and touch on psychometrics

– Cooling and heating loads

– Zoning – load variations

– Operational factors

– Variations in load control

– Quiz

Module 2 – Designing Control Strategies

– How to design and effective control strategy?

– Example control strategy – Mismatch alarm

– Example control strategy – PAC control

– Example control strategy – AHU temperature control

– Example control strategy – AHU pressure and economy cycle control

– Best practice in control sequence development

– Quiz

Module 3 – HVAC Equipment and System Selection Factors

– Types of HVAC Equipment – Chilled water systems and chillers

– Types of HVAC Equipment – Condenser water systems

– CW system control example methodology

– Types of HVAC Equipment – Hot water systems and boilers

– Types of HVAC Equipment – VRF/VRV systems

– HVAC system selection factors

– Quiz

Module 4 – BAS – Now & Future

– Modern User Experience (UX) & BAS Interfaces

– The role of IoT & Smart Buildings

– Cloud-based BAS and Edge Computing

– Prescriptive maintenance

– AI & Machine Learning in BAS

– APIs & Open-Source BAS Trends

– Importance of MSI

– Cybersecurity

– Quiz