AC 231B - Building Automation Networks and Programming

Credits: 5

Programming heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) direct digital controllers (DDC) using line (text) programming, icon based programming, and template programming. Stresses good programming practices including complete program documentation. Introduction to control system integration practices. Common open protocols such as BACNET, Modbus and Lonworks, use of wireless protocol integration platforms such as Tridium Niagara and FieldBus, and review of whole building systems integration strategies.
Prerequisite(s): AC 201B