Building Automation Systems Basics Lesson 3 - BAS 101 system training simulator

Published 2019-09-05

Lesson 3 in the video series on building automation systems. BAS 101 training class or building automation system basics. As I go through what is a BAS, a general overview, some basic terminology, and different types of controls.
This lesson gets into the BAS training simulator purchased from DDC Support services (now iConnect). I've utilized some of the training material supplied with their system - www.DDCsupportservices.com (NOW www.iconnecttraining.com)

From the website:
The PT-181 is a portable training unit specifically designed for the DDC (Direct Digital Controls) industry. It is packaged with curriculum that is both embedded in the Trainer and contained in a written workbook resulting in a highly interactive student – trainer experience. The PT-181 incorporates some of the most popular DDC devices currently in use. The web-enabled DDC controller allows the student to access the Trainer using a standard web browser and HTML5 or JAVA WebStart®. All of the DDC devices are interfaced with the main controller via hardwired or network connections. BACnet IP (Ethernet) and MS/TP (RS485 serial) networks are utilized allowing the student to gain exposure to the most popular BAS networks in use. The PT-181s can be operated stand alone or easily networked together for use in a learning center environment. Onboard temperature, CO2, humidity, and motion sensors are included. Graphical object oriented programming is presented using the Niagara N4 Framework®

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Let me know your thoughts and feedback!

@mobeekhan2013 3 years ago

Wow. What a video. Very informative. Thanks!

@edunewton1386 3 years ago

Hello Matt, Great job. Please keep the videos coming. Thanks Newton

@simonriley7750 4 years ago

Great videos, keep them rolling.

@Angel-je3bh 2 years ago

I wish I watched these videos before. I'm Currently a College student, thinking about working in controls in the future, and these are very helpful to get an idea of what I'm getting into.

@RubenBrizuela89 3 years ago

All your videos are awesome. Very simple and helpful. Thank you.

@talish922 4 years ago

It's very helpful for me. Thanks sir

@rudcru5925 4 years ago

The training simulator was very help; visualization speeds up the learning process. Thanks!

@joseph3thomas1 4 years ago

Thank you so much for your help

@abdullahmusheer4238 2 years ago

Soo much helpful and insightful..... inwas looking something like that . Thank you

@Control771 4 years ago

very helpful thanks for the imformation

@maelsonfr 9 months ago

you is the best...

@salimyousuf8848 4 years ago

thanks for sharing

@willsnoel100 4 years ago

These are really great videos. Could you break down other product lines and how they might be better or worse than others given what a customer wants? Maybe from a customers point of view what are the places where they could spend more money and get more benefit?

@fadiabou-jmeiy6227 4 years ago

great job

@harulselbam4655 1 year ago

Very good.

@vimalbhaya3110 4 years ago

Hi Matt , What is the difference between RTU, FCU and CO2/Temp sensor's temp control ? Are they all in different rooms ? Otherwise, same Zone will have multiple controls. I'm trying to understand the hypothetically deployed physical HVAC architecture corresponding to the training box. Thanks