Building Controls II: Control Sensors

Building control systems are important facets in any building’s energy management plan. They help avoid waste and save money. A vital component of a control system is the sensors that are incorporated into the system. We must measure what we wish to control. We need to have a way to make measurements accurately and repeatedly. Sensors measure the data that the controller uses to make decisions based on its set of programmed standards and set points. Sensors are the first step of control. This course provides an overview of the various sensors integrated in a building control system, and looks at the variety of designs and need for correct placement.

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This course is accredited by: IEEE, USGBC, BPI, BOMI, CIBSE, ACORE, REEP, FIRE, AFE, CPD, IAAT, and FENITEL

Organizations

Schneider Electric
Website: http://www2.schneider-electric.com/sites/corporate/en/products-services/training/energy-university/energy-university.page?tsk=b942u&pc=13877&keycode=b942u&promocode=13877&promo_key=b942u
Date: July 15th, 2011
Length: 45 minutes


Competencies

Building Automation Systems
Building Systems
Facilities Operations and Management
Facilities Operations, Maintenance and Engineering
Operating and Maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Systems
Operating and Maintaining HVAC Systems
Technology