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Languages: English
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 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.
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The following key questions are answered in this module:
What is the purpose of a Building Automation System (BAS)? The purpose of a Building Automation System (BAS) is to save energy and optimize occupant comfort in a building.
What are the three major elements of a control loop? A control loop consists of a sensor, a controller and an actuator.
How are sensors used in control loops? Sensors convert physical changes into signals (typically electrical) which can be acted on by a controller.
How do controllers and computers of a BAS communicate with each other? The controllers and computers of a BAS communicate with each other over a digital network.
What is the difference between a series circuit and parallel circuit? In a series circuit there is only one path for the current flow. A parallel circuit has multiple paths, or branches, through which current can flow.
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