ACR 091 — Introduction to Building Automation Networks and Programming Units: 3
This course introduces programming languages and Building Control Networks used in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) building automation industry. The course will cover block, microblock, and line text-and-menu drop programming languages. Students can practice using these programming languages to monitor, schedule, and control the operations of various systems, such as rooftop units, variable air volume, water pump stations, chillers, and boiler systems. The course will introduce students to the various building automation control networks that transmit information between controllers and HVAC equipment. This includes understanding protocol standards, web-based applications, Building Automation and Control Networks (BACnet), and local operating networks (LonTalk). The protocol used in this course is a standard of ASHRAE, ANSI, and ISO 16484-5, and it will cover the installation, troubleshooting, and configuration of routers. Lecture Hours: 36 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No Grading: Letter Prerequisite: None Advisory: ACR 064, ACR 090 and ESYS 004. Limitation on enrollment: None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CalGETC: None
Prerequisites: ACR 064, ACR 090, ESYS 004