2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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AC 231B - Building Automation Networks and Programming


Credits: 5
Description
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.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Assess control systems networking and control systems integration strategies in commercial buildings.
  2. Practice control systems programming and energy efficient control system design strategies.
  3. Explain energy saving opportunities in buildings, including control systems documentation, energy efficient control routines, data analysis, performance monitoring, and energy efficient policies and codes compliance.

Prerequisite: AC 230B   and CIT 119B  and MT 115B  
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade



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