SBT 002 - BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM PART 1: Electrical Foundations, Control Devices & Applications

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of electrical systems and building automation control devices, providing students with essential skills for working in the BAS field. The focus is on understanding and applying electrical principles, device classifications, and hands-on techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the principles of AC and DC circuits and their applications in BAS.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in using electrical multimeters to measure circuit parameters.
3. Apply electrical safety protocols while working with BAS control devices.
4. Classify control devices as power, communication, input, output, or controller and describe their roles in BAS.
5. Identify and wire standard BAS inputs, outputs, and devices like sensors, actuators, and relays.
6. Interpret BAS product data sheets to inform installation and troubleshooting.
7. Analyze and simplify series and parallel circuits to solve for resistance, current, and voltage.
8. Implement effective wire management techniques, including stripping, terminating, routing, and labeling.

Course Content

1. Electrical Foundations:
   • AC and DC principles, Ohm’s Law, series and parallel circuits.
   • Electrical safety practices for BAS professionals.
2. Multimeters:
   • Operation, maintenance, and measurement techniques for resistance, current, and voltage.
3. Control Device Basics:
   • Classification of devices: power, communication, input, output, and controllers.
   • Wiring and functionality of BAS components such as sensors, actuators, and transducers.
4. Product Data Sheets:
   • Understanding and using data sheets for installation and troubleshooting.
5. Wire Management:
   • Techniques for reliable and repeatable connections, labeling, and routing to minimize failures.
6. Sequences of Operation:
   • Structure and purpose in BAS installation and programming.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Building Automation Systems Certificate : Building Automation Systems Certificate