Building HVAC Controls Learning System
From Our Partners at Festo
DESCRIPTION
Simulated signals, real control
A module that represents a typical air handling unit (AHU) and simplified building ductwork makes it easy to change simulated temperature, pressure, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels, as well as occupancy. Actuators, such as dampers, cooling and heating stages, blower, and humidifier are also represented on the module. Simulated sensors and actuators are connected to a real field controller to demonstrate how a building HVAC control system responds to varying conditions. The field controller algorithm is optimized to reduce delays and save laboratory time.
Web-based monitoring
A human machine interface (HMI) accessible from any web browser through a Wi-Fi or a wired connection displays an on-screen representation of the building AHU and ductwork printed on the hardware module. Other advanced functions, such as scheduling, trending, and alarm management are also available.
Features & Benefits
- Save time with pre-programmed scenarios
- Simulated sensors signals for switching rapidly between scenarios
- Uses industry standard BACnet communication protocol
- Includes components from Johnson Controls, a well-known and trusted brand
- Compact and expandable design
Topic Coverage
- Identify/locate sensors, controllers and actuators of a typical air-handling unit (AHU), and define direct digital control
- Differentiate between the types systems such as CAV and VAV for controlling temperature, humidity and CO2 levels
- Briefly explain how the various devices of an HVAC system exchange information
- Connect zone controllers to the simulated AHU, load various scenarios and adjust the signal value of the simulated sensors
- Access and view status HVAC system information on a SCADA interface from a web browser
