Building Maintenance Training

Building Automation

Building Automation Courses

Building Maintenance Training

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Pneumatic systems are simply a division of engineering which uses gas or pressurized air. Pneumatic control systems can be effective and economical. In HVAC systems, this control method relies on sensors and thermostats that retain the line pressure from the sensor to the control device and the actuator. This interactive online course will provide a basic understanding of the components that make up a pneumatic system including the conditioning and operating systems. An introduction to pneumatic actuators, electro-pneumatic transducers, and pneumatic thermostats is included. Additionally, you’ll learn about certain hazards associated with maintaining a pneumatic system and the proper safety precautions and maintenance techniques that will minimize these hazards.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe what powers a pneumatic control system
  • Label the components that make up a basic control system
  • Comprehend how the components work together to control an environmental variable
  • Interpret the difference between a direct and reverse acting thermostat

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

Did you know a building automation system allows building related equipment to be centrally monitored, adjusted and controlled? Building automation systems take in analog and digital information from sensors, make decisions based on time of day and desired setpoints, and send commands to controllers and actuators. Centralized programming and control optimize building energy usage and occupant comfort. This interactive online course covers how maximum use of the various components of a BAS system can produce cost saving opportunities for your facility.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose of a building automation system
  • Define DDC and PSIG
  • State the purpose of a TOD scheduler
  • Distinguish the difference between digital and analog sensors

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

BAS: What is it and how does it simplify our lives? Building automation describes the advanced functionality provided by the control system of a building. A building automation system (BAS) is an example of a distributed control system. The control system is a computerized, intelligent network of electronic devices designed to monitor and control the mechanical, electronics, and lighting systems in a building. This interactive online course will discuss the BAS topology and will include topics such as primary and secondary bus, as well as analog and digital input and output.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the levels of control in a BAS 
  • Describe a control loop 
  • List some of the protocols used for communication in a BAS 
  • Describe the difference between series and parallel circuits 
  • Identify basic component marking codes

Duration: 0.50 Hrs

Course Level: Fundamental
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

BAS: What is it and how does it help us identify equipment failures and reduce energy? Building Automation System or BAS Operations are one of the most critical tasks for controlling of any building. It allows the facility to quickly identify equipment failures and reduce energy usage by implementing smart controls for the building. This interactive online course is intended for building maintenance, HVAC technicians, and Facility Managers. It will cover the fundamentals of automation equipment and explain how the BAS can assist the user in identifying problems and possible solutions.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify issues, when given BAS data, that need to be reviewed, or require troubleshooting 
  • State the required tasks in daily BAS maintenance 
  • List the data that should be recorded when making changes to points or setpoints 
  • Explain the purpose of a failed point report