Building Automation Systems Basics Lesson 2 - Site Overview BAS 101 system training

Lesson 2 in a video series on building automation systems. BAS 101 training class or building automation system basics. As I go through what is a BAS, a general overview, some basic terminology, and different types of controls.
This lesson is a site overview front blueprint schematics, to HVAC equipment, to the computer graphics.
We looks at room sensor, FCU (fan coil unit), air handler unit (AHU) , controllers and boilers.
Let me know your thoughts and feedback!

[@AbuBakar-pr6rq]

The amount of effort put in making this video is tremendous. Kudos to you!!

[@alexanderboyd2280]

HVACR tech here. The clearest, most effective explanation ever given thus far. Appreciate the knowledge

[@ant-the-creator]

Loved seeing the actual connection between schema, site layouts, sensors and user-interface! 'end-to-end' tutorials are the most insightful for us without any exposure to this equipment. Thank you

[@JuanRodriguez-yu4qh]

The Best HVAC video I've ever seen!! Good job

[@mattdobson123]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@csunstudent8525]

Thank you so much for your help ... I am possibly going into an entry level position in BAS & I love that you showed viewers actual hardware and not just pictures of hardware.

[@nicholasgoldsborough1563]

Did you get the job?? If so... Hows it going? I do general maintenance for a HUGE building in DC. Long story short, the engineer for a much smaller building jot canned. My company stuck Me in his place. Fake it till ya make it!!!

[@Fattboybilly]

@@nicholasgoldsborough1563 how can i obtain a certification in BAS

[@terrylobo1407]

Thank you. I am a Director at a Condo and was told that we needed a BAS upgrade. Your video gave me the background that I can now have a meaningful discussion with the Property Manager and Contractors.

[@TheLastBabyBoomer]

Excellent presentation. I work in cyber security and have to evaluate SCADA systems in my work so these videos are extremely helpful. The detail is excellent.

[@michaelmanrique5478]

New in the business as a Project Manager. The visual mechanical and the explanation/technical are spot on. Keep on doing what you are doing. Thank you!

[@cvltvregxd6849]

Great video! We all appreciate your contribution to both the Industry, and the people sitting at home trying to proactively learn this information.

[@mattdobson123]

CVLTVREGXD thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!!

[@TJack303]

Thank you so much for these videos. I'm overseas working on a BAS system and I just got thrown into the fire, so to speak. These videos are extremely informative and I've already learned a lot. You're a life saver!

[@mattdobson123]

awesome!! glad i can help, and thanks for watching!

[@edunewton1386]

Hi Matt, Yes, I did learn something from the video. For example, section 12.11 - 13.19, where the field installed BAS was shown and how they are fed and connected. Please, do continue to share your knowledge, I really appreciate it. Many, many thanks.

[@m.alvarez5841]

I'm starting to learn on this field. I've been HVAC master technician for a wile and I have serviced units controlled by DDC and neumatics controls... But, the software and logic of it all, is something that I'm learning right now. I really appreciate your series because it's helping me with the understanding of DDC and how it all connects together.

[@erickguzman2932]

Thank you so much for this, I have been thinking of getting into BAS, I started HVAC 2 yrs ago but I want to move on to controls. Your explanations and visuals were great and on point. This just helped motivate me even more to take the leap.

[@mattdobson123]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and providing feedback!

[@gotsum4111]

Just getting started in the industry, thanks for taking the time to put together the content. I appreciate your hard work.

[@mattdobson123]

awesome! thanks for watching and providing feedback!

[@jzhang9597]

This video is definitely one of the best BAS videos in KZbin ! !!!!!!!!!! It is better than the video clips from youtuber THE ENGIEERING MINDSET.

[@mattdobson123]

Wow, thanks!

[@mikevultaggio9589]

Excellent Presentation. The walk through of the real world applications and installation brought it all together. Thank you.

[@YoungRyan412]

Just wanted to take time & thank you for doing all of this! I just recently graduated from an HVAC trade school and started doing my own research on DDC. This is extremely helpful!

[@mattdobson123]

Good luck!! appreciate the feedback!

[@MrTom-ex8ph]

Any update? interested in the field .

[@jhill2042]

These videos are great I have been in residential hvac for 20 years.Iam now trying to broaden my horizons and become familiar with BAS your videos are very easy to understand and informative .I went from being intimidated to feeling very confident this is something I can learn and become efficient at working with .Now to the next video thank you again.

[@MRubio1978]

I'm an electrician by trade, have been for the last 15 years or so. I've never got into the BAS controls aspect in the field. But i'm starting to realize that it would be immensely useful to know as much as possible about BAS. It would be beneficial to me and also I've been curious for quite some time now on how it all functions. Your video's are helping a lot. I've started from the first lesson and plan on taking it as far as you go. I became a subscriber today and hope you keep the videos coming. Thanks once again for your valuable time.

[@r6-eliza609]

this is great.. im about to go into my second building controls job .. after taking a break and working on residential air equiptment , i just wanted a refresher to everything... and this brought me right back to the job site... very cool

[@mattdobson123]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and providing feedback

[@jrojano1007me]

Hello sir, I'm 3 weeks into a BMS system as a Automation Engineer, even though my experience mainly is field work with oil and gas , power gen and automation robotics, the troubleshooting that I've done is what has helped me transition to new automated systems . I went from PLC'S TO, node based architecture, in short your video I've watched at the end of my 3 weeks so far. Its perfect. Good pace, you choose a project that has all the components I deal with now. Thank you. BTW great simulator in lesson 3 . I used to build those.

[@parnellwalton]

Thank you for the visual with the theory. I can’t wait to see more I’m learning so much better with your illustration

[@laerzzyziz2381]

Hi! I just got out of the military and I got accepted for a job at Siemens working with BAS.I did nuclear / electrical work inside the navy. I'm following these videos along with videos from Engineering mindset and wanted to let you know that these videos are great. If there's other references you would recommend I would appreciate it!

[@christiansimpkins6670]

I'm thinking about doing this with Trane as a skillbridge opportunity. How do you like it so far?

[@laerzzyziz2381]

@@christiansimpkins6670 Its different. It seems to be very field oriented. I drive atleast 2 hours a day. I fix Building systems for hosptials, stadiums, schools, warehouses you name it. Its nice working with lay folk and doing some good in the world. Its all over the place too. I sometimes click next for program installs all day. Sometimes im on ladders in drop ceilings hunting wires. Sometimes im programming buildings with code - so its not too routine. I have a strong sense of job security and since its not overtime exempt i can always work more if i need more money. I think i get paid fairly well for the area 37$ an hr in houston.

[@christiansimpkins6670]

@@laerzzyziz2381 Thats good to hear! How much do you learn about HVAC systems? I know most of the work is with wires but is there any turning wrenches?

[@briannoriega544]

​@@laerzzyziz2381how much experience you have? I have 3years in refrigeration and 1 year in residential HVAC/r work. I have a interview with Siemens, I'm getting paid 30 right now. Idk if it is a good place to go to work for.

[@kevinlugo6222]

I work in a utility energy efficiency program. I have a broad energy background but little to no technical background. I am watching your series now and this second video was very helpful to make the connections from what I learned in a HVAC principles course to what is in the field. Looking forward to continuing!

[@MRBEYG]

Thanks for such series. I am a first year HVAC student. I am planing to make my career in HVAC controls. These videos are really helpful.

[@mattdobson123]

Best of luck, thanks for watching and providing feedback!

[@ray77j]

Good stuff. TAB guy here. Those systems look incredibly cleanly installed. Afraid out here on the westcoast, everything is a hackjob. Thanks for the video

[@Picklerick99]

Starting my BAS co-op for school on Monday. This gave me alittle more insight on what to expect. Wish me luck!!!!

[@mattdobson123]

awesome, good luck and thanks for watching and providing feedback!

[@kindie01]

I really appreciate your time explaining the systems. Amazing work.

[@mattdobson123]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johne153]

great video, thank you v much. seeing the visuals from in person, then to the online program connects the dots very well. thank you

[@adrianbudhu4435]

Great video! I'm currently recruiting for a Building Automation company in Connecticut and I had no idea what I was recruiting for until I saw this video, thanks

[@TOOLMAN4hvac]

Matt, this is a great lesson, helps to relate paper symbols to real world applications. Very useful to have visuals, for the new guys just coming into the field.

[@mattdobson123]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for watching

[@TOOLMAN4hvac]

@@mattdobson123 Any more vids in the pipeline?

[@mattdobson123]

@@TOOLMAN4hvac with everything going on its been hard to get new videos made, hoping to keep working on stuff through the rest of the year!

[@JC-sc9rx]

This is helpful. I am new to the hvacr industry and am trying to learn more about building automation systems and controls and this is helpful so that I have a frame of reference for what other people are talking about

[@mattdobson123]

Awesome, thanks for the comment and feedback!

[@KaesOner]

Thanks a lot for taking the time out of your day to make this video. This was the most insightful intro to BAS video ive seen as we got to see the real life installation and equipment in action, juxtaposed to the schematic and head-end graphics, rather than just a classroom based video like most of the others ive seen. Im hoping to get into the BAS industry in a few years after i finish my HVAC apprenticeship so a video like this is really helpful. Im definitely looking forward to seeing more of your other sites and their BAS systems like this one and then maybe after that a intro vid explaining the different communication protocols and how they work. Also great job in explaining/teaching, cheers!

[@mattdobson123]

I really appreciate the feedback and thank you so much for watching! I'll try to work on some videos based on your suggestions!

[@bl4ckw3ll]

Thankyou for putting this together for us. It is really helping with my understanding. I really appreciate your efforts. Thankyou kindly.

[@tonnyombuyah9997]

You just made understanding BAS more easier than before

[@intothelightmm]

This fall semester I am taking Building Automation classes for Certificate. This was informative and gave me a good overview of what to expect and prepare for..Great Video

[@TOOLMAN4hvac]

Matt just getting started in the subject, AWESOME video!!! It is very helpful to see the actual site and equipment makes understanding the material MUCH easier. Thanks again.

[@josealejandroherrerapenso9347]

Excellent presentation. I am working in a huge building and it is very interesting to recognize the differents component of a BAS. Actually we called it BMS.

[@costarica6536]

Thanks for your video series, Matt. I'm new to building automation, but as I design/build my new semi-passive heating house, plus pool and pool house, and farm outbuildings (some of which will be heated), I want to incorporate as much automation and internet-based control as possible. I'll spend winters where there are palm trees, and want to be able to have full monitoring and control using the internet. Your videos are a great introduction.

[@mattdobson123]

I appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching!!

[@acasha1793]

I like the controller wiring with the sensors/status and control outputs. Simple and effective graphic presentation very neat.

[@mattdobson123]

I appreciate the feedback! thanks for watching!

[@derrickjmbaigoto2123]

Very helpful. I am doing my first steps in the BAS and need to learn more about it. I appreciate much how devices are connected physically.

[@gabrielacrespo9497]

This was so helpful! More sites would be awesome! schematics and cut sheets were great!

[@rubayatansari3443]

Thanks Boss... Its very helpful for Site Overview ...Please do carry on your style of knoledge sharing...!!! Love You Man...!!!

[@mattdobson123]

Appreciate the comment and feedback my man!!

[@connorm.6253]

This has been very helpful. Keep the DDC videos coming!

[@Vipulrawat04]

please keep making this videos as i m second year apprentice. it is really helpful.

[@mattdobson123]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and providing feedback

[@Qrockpot]

Great introduction to system flow and the different components that are monitored in a typical BAS system!

[@alisyed2374]

Excellent. Thanks alot for the video. Made me understood the system much better

[@jrojano1007me]

Im now 1year into my role now Lead Automation Engineer, BMS / Insight/ Desigo - PLC/BMS /Apogee integration. Completed Siemens PPCL /Desigo Courses - And this is still my favorite video . I watched it again and now understand so much more. I decided in the last year to get hands on training with my company's amazing facilities crew and have learned so much about systematically approaching the troubleshooting scenarios together we solved many issues . As I have learned from them I have shared techniques from BMS systems with them to troubleshoot. Your video really has helped me gain confidence as well in the way you explained an actual site . Do you have trouble shooting scenarios videos, or some you recommend?

[@ericbuchta9765]

Sup man, I’m applying for a job in this Feild and was looking at what kind of things would I be doing. Well it sounds really cool being able to see what the unit is doing before getting tools out and having to put hands on. I have been in the service Feild for 20 years and I have had my fill. Looking forward to more video.

[@mattdobson123]

awesome! thanks for watching and glad it helped! I really appreciate the feedback.. good luck in the future, Its a great field to be in, and will only expand in the future. I think you're service background will help as well. What did you end up doing?

[@ericbuchta9765]

Sent my resume to Craig sheets at Koch air and they liked my resume. 2 people have reached out to me and Jeremy sounds cool He said he would get back with me. Only thing I’m worried about is doing a training class. I’m worried I will get stage fright. I might have to drive in to office everyday so that may suck

[@az-yr7yz]

This was very helpful. I'm currently training to be a HVAC Tech but definitely working towards BAS. I would like to see more of these videos. Hopefully following how to troubleshoot common issues.

[@osamaqazi7151]

Great Work. Looking forward to more videos.

[@Terrey-ct5yv]

Man... you're nothing short of Amazing

[@andrewpierce9266]

Helpful! Thanks man! would be nice to see the work that goes into putting it all together and getting it running!

[@justinparay657]

Your video was very helpful. You was able to tie the HVAC equipment on site with the design and show how the BAS can be setup to monitor the facility. Your video makes sense of our field. I will ask if you can do this with a bigger facility showing the PLC control panel with a Siemens, Schneider or Rockwell. Thank you

[@GetKnowledgetoLearn]

Dear brother I am also BMS engineer, you are doing well.keep it up.❤

[@mattdobson123]

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@Sonahtuallawt]

Excellent practical explanation , keep be the best.

[@med1rdhrse320]

Thank you, very well done. I'd like to see, a replacement of a valve, or processor that's bad. How to shut down water flow, kill power to system, that kind of stuff! Again, Very well done.

[@juanzingarello4005]

I have never seen a blank plate sensor like that before. It really works at being discrete if I was commissioning that air handler I would be going crazy looking around for the sensor.

[@gilgaladinfp8452]

Tysm really helpful! And showing us the real thing really helped!

[@mattdobson123]

Glad it helped and thanks for watching!

[@stuartshrubb2854]

Great video, look forward to seeing more. Very helpful!

[@hermankoh9939]

Thank you for the video. A great help in understanding the system.

[@mattdobson123]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and providing feedback!

[@goldennuggetinfo8468]

That was extremeely helpful LA

[@maryjasmine27]

Hi Matt, thanks for making this video and the actual controls. I would like to see how the whole system works (drawing/animation) and the actual to fully understand for both mechanical and controls.

[@ianorr760]

Awesome video, a friend of mine put me onto your content. Personally I would love to see some fault finding and diagnosis. Keep up the great work mate 👏🏼👍🏼👌🏼

[@gordo007able]

Great video! I'm a visual learner and I would say is that looking at the actual hardware installed on the end application and review of the schematics could be very helpful to understand and absorb all this information. Usually, schematics is the language we use to communicate this information. Also, selecting the hardware based on the application could be something the potentially will help people to narrow hardware options.

[@سعودالربيع-ل4ن]

Hello it was awesome 👏 . need more about how to solve problems , thanks a loot dobson .... I'm Saud from Saudi Arabia

[@lamontgooden818]

Your awesome keep it up bro I appreciate your knowledgeable content

[@mattdobson123]

I appreciate that, and thanks for watching!

[@atanquerel]

great videos, lesson 1 and 2. maybe a bit quick if you don't have much background in engineering, but for me was very good to bring it together. Nice touch showing close-ups of the gear. :)

[@mattdobson123]

atanquerel thanks for watching!

[@MacauCheers]

good job! thank you! that is so much better than sitting in the classroom! ^^b

[@bbasham46]

Nice work again. I would like to see some DDC Controller troubleshooting videos.

[@jroseme]

Thanks so much, this is interview prep for me!

[@richardnjoku3328]

Great Video. Need more videos showing the field devices to jace termination from start to finish. Am new to BAS. Want to pursue a career on this.

[@csunstudent8525]

As a suggestion for the next video content, it would be cool to see perhaps a typical job duty that you do when on the job.

[@mattdobson123]

thanks for that feedback!

[@csunstudent8525]

@@mattdobson123 also, what is your job title and what company do you work with?

[@newplace20]

REALLY INFORMATIVE VIDEO KEEP POSTING VIDEOS LIKE THIS ONE REALLY GOOD EXPLANATIONS THANK YOU SOO MUCH

[@SashaShianniImher]

Your doing a amazing job keep it up 👍🏽

[@migueldecase3847]

This is great I learned a lot keep posting these new videos

[@senphilip941]

This was really helpfull.. keeping adding site videos. Cheers

[@binyammamo6454]

Thank you man! Very helpful video!

[@DominicCostantino]

Matt, thanks for these videos, they're very informative for someone new to the industry. One question though, at 11:46, the actuator valve is shown on the hot water return, however, in the video where you're showing the equipment in real life, it appears to be on the hot water supply. I'm a little confused, is that just an error or am I viewing this totally incorrectly?

[@mattdobson123]

Nice catch, you're right on.. I left that job, so I can't go back and verify its working correctly. Thanks for the comment and feedback!

[@jonweinberger8436]

Very helpful video my friend! 👍🏻

[@EthEdr]

Great overview!

[@deepraja]

Great Videos, Simple Explanation. Have you created any videos on creating Graphics and Wiring Diagram , may be one for how to create a cut sheet. Thanks,

[@mattdobson123]

great feedback, hoping to make future videos digging more into the technical aspect

[@brookertee1925]

You seem to have a good path. I look forward to see the development.

[@mattdobson123]

Brooker Tee thank you!

[@Maison1990]

I want to see graphic additions to the interface, or perhaps troubleshooting communication issues.

[@EPIIC.]

11:44 why is the valve placed in the HWR but on sit its installed in the HWS?

[@karimeldaly1007]

Thank you for the HUGE effort

[@seveneight7899]

Great video.... definitely helpful... I would like to see problems you run into and how you diagnose...

[@robkrawiec6416]

Awesome video explained it well maybe you can make another one with Johnson and what signals it sends is it 1-10vdc etc. also if you could do a video of sequence of operations. Thanks bud I greatly appreciate your hard work and dedication!

[@lijochathelijacob7766]

Really useful, much appreciated

[@mattdobson123]

Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the feedback

[@vago621]

Great video. It would be great to know how you got started in this career path and recommended training or certifications for this field.

[@MRubio1978]

yes i agree . how to get educated and gain any certifications would be helpful. thank you.

[@mr.invisible3770]

What programs do you need on what kind of computer to connect to the main controllers?

[@mattdobson123]

It will depend on the system - but for Tridium/JCI you would use the program Niagara. I know most people utilize window base computers, I'm not sure if a MAC can connect to all systems.

[@chsjenc]

Thank you for great videos! I would like to ask if it is possible to show how to start chillers, boilers, pump and etc... basically, all the major equipment if possible.

[@amitrshukla]

More schematics please followed by videos of field devices with no background noise, it helps to understand more

[@ronnyrath816]

Matt thanks sharing. I love to get in to BAS systems. I'm doing hvac residential n commercial atm. How and where do I start working with BAS systems? I know most companies require experience with BAS to even consider hiring. Thanks in advance.

[@mattdobson123]

Some people will buy the controls and practice at their house. You can buy a training simulator as well. Some companies will hire you to help with wiring and you learn and grow with them.

[@marshallstephens7356]

Great video-thanks for going through this stuff. Can you please go through the commissioning process for the LONworks protocol? Maybe talk about LONworks vs. BACnet?

[@shin-ishikiri-no]

Truly surprised there are other commentators here. Good content.

[@ahmadparviz2402]

Thank you, Excellent work.

[@joshnelson1981]

Any information on the communication between devices? Bacnet IP, Bacnet, P1, or P2? This seems hard for me to completely to understand. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@mattdobson123]

I believe this system was Bacnet, check out my video "Building Automation Systems Basics Lesson 6 - BAS 101 system training simulator" for protocol training (brief overview)

[@joshnelson1981]

@@mattdobson123 Thanks!!

[@Tuneman-iy8og]

Hey man great video. What's the purpose of an outside air damper? Is it just a filter? Or a way to close the vent?

[@mattdobson123]

The outside air damper allows outside air into the system, the damper regulates how much. Thanks for watching!

[@fufanux]

coming from an IT background, what do you think one should aim for, learning wise, to gain entry into this industry? entry level controls engineer?