How to lead building automation in a commercial facility: control theory, BAS architecture and networks, sequences of operation, alarms and trends, analytics, cybersecurity, vendor management, and running the controls program as a manager. Eighteen lessons for technicians moving into a controls leadership role.

Modules

Controls Foundations

Lessons

• What a Building Automation System Does Preview
• Control Theory Basics
• Sensors Actuators and Field Devices

BAS Architecture and Networks

Lessons

• Controllers Networks and Supervisory Systems
• Open Protocols BACnet Modbus and Integration
• Servers Software Licensing and Upgrades

Sequences Programming and Documentation

Lessons

• Reading and Writing Sequences of Operation
• Programming Concepts for Managers
• Point Naming Graphics and As-Built Documentation

Alarms Trends and Analytics

Lessons

• Alarm Strategy and Management
• Trending and Data-Driven Diagnostics
• Fault Detection Analytics and Continuous Commissioning

Cybersecurity and Networks

Lessons

• BAS Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Working with IT and Vendor Remote Access
• Resilience Failure Modes and Recovery

Managing the Controls Program

Lessons

• Vendors Contracts and Service Agreements
• Controls Projects Retrofits and Commissioning
• Training Standards and Running the Program