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Mike Donlon

Network Security in Building Automation

Unlike office networks, the typical modern BAS is a mixture of inexpensive wiring that connects smaller controllers and sensors, as well as larger network devices like equipment controllers and computers.

In this article about network security in building automation articles, we’ll review network security topics, but focus primarily on those issues that are specific to building automation systems.

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Computrols Staff

Types of Variable Air Volume (VAV) Boxes

VAV (Variable Air Volume) controllers are integral to HVAC systems that require varying cooling and heating loads in different zones. In this article, we will explore some of the most common types of VAV boxes and their specific applications.

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BAS Education
Simon Berry

What is a Variable Air Volume (VAV) Box?

The term Variable Air Volume, relates to a type of system that varies the amount of air directed to different spaces within a building based on the heating or cooling needs of a particular zone.

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BAS Education
Scott Holstein

Analog Signals: Milliamps vs. Voltage

In building automation system applications, the most common types of analog signals are milliamp and DC voltage.
DC voltage signals are most often measured using 0-10V signals, but we also sometimes see 0-5V or 2-10V. The reason for the popularity of the voltage signal is it is easy to troubleshoot and almost all controllers will accept this type of signal.

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BAS Education
Scott Holstein

Integrating Legacy Control Systems

If your facility currently has a legacy control system that needs upgrading but you don’t have the capital budget for a full retrofit, you are likely considering some form of building automation system integration. By integration, we are referring to an approach that would leverage some portion of your existing

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BAS Education
Scott Holstein

Cybersecurity and Smart Buildings

Smart buildings are becoming more common in modern-day society. Being that they are made up of a multitude of internet-connected devices, cybersecurity is of the utmost importance. These devices, if not safeguarded, can pose a highly desirable target for cybercriminals.

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Computrols Staff

Trim and Response for Supply Pressure

 by Andrew Walton Static Air Pressure (SAP) “Trim and response” is a way of controlling static air pressure (SAP) within a building’s HVAC system. SAP is one of the most important factors in HVAC design. SAP refers to the resistance to airflow in a heating and cooling system’s components and

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The Computrols Difference

Simply put, Computrols provides the most economical-to-own building automation solution on the market today. We empower our users by providing robust yet simple solutions that allow our customers to largely manage their building automation systems in-house.

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