ELE1201 – BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
Introduction to
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Blerim Qela, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE
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Learning Outcomes
Acquire general knowledge about building
automation.
An introduction to building automation
systems, industry influencers/leaders, scope,
trends, skills and careers in the field.
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Outline
Introduction
Basic building blocks of BAS
Basic principles of building automation
Industry leaders, scope/trends, skills and careers
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Introduction
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
What is automation/automatic control?
Use of various control systems and Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) to create a self-
regulating system, which operates automatically.
What are some examples of automation?
Automatic doors, lighting system
Smart Thermostats
Automated Teller Machines (ATM), Connected
Autonomous Vehicles (CAV), Automated assembly
equipment, etc.
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Introduction
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Automated, monitoring and control
microcomputer based system, comprised of many
connected systems, including:
Electrical, Control and Communication Systems
Monitoring/Sensory Systems
Smart Thermostat and HVAC System
Lighting Systems
Access and Security Systems
Fire Alarms Systems
Other
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Introduction
Basic building blocks of BAS
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Introduction
Basic building blocks of BAS
Management level
Operator Workstation /HID /Management Network
Automation level
Supervisory Controllers / Gateways
Field level
Control/Monitoring Devices
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Introduction
BAS building blocks
Source: LED Professional
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Introduction
Basic principles of building automation
Control systems
Open loop systems
Closed-loop systems
Utilize variety of technologies to accomplish
automation, such as:
HVAC system control
Lighting control
Environmental monitoring (air handling units/control)
Security control, etc.
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Introduction
Basic principles of building automation
Input SYSTEM Output
Open-loop control system without feedback
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Introduction
Basic principles of building automation
Disturbances
Error Manipulated
signal variable(s) Controlled
Reference variable(s)
variable(s)
Comparison Actuator/ Process/Plant Output
Input Controller
Desired output Actual output
Sensor
Feedback path
Measurement
Noise
Closed-loop feedback control system
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Introduction
Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Some of the BAS system benefits are:
Improved occupant comfort
Improved energy efficiency and management
Ability to apply more efficient control algorithms
Efficient operations
Improved safety
Reduced operating costs
Remote monitoring capabilities
Improved life cycle of equipment, etc.
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Applications
BAS system solutions
Intelligent buildings
improve the energy
management and comfort.
Capabilities to integrate
various building
monitoring and control
systems and devices
Source: Siemens
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Applications
BAS system solutions
Source: Texas Instruments
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Applications
BAS system solutions
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Source: Honeywell
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Applications
BAS system solutions
Source: Intel
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Applications
BAS system solutions
Source: Johnson Controls
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Applications
BAS system solutions
Source: Microchip
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Applications
BAS system solutions
WebCTRL building automation system Source: Automated Logic
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References
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