George explains this very useful feature, how to set up logical groups for your points so that they are grouped in an accessible way for you to monitor more effectively.
Automation is the purpose of Computrols Building Automation System (CBAS). It’s there to make sure that on a daily basis you don’t have to be deciding what pieces of equipment should be running and when. This includes the VAV’S, AHU’s Chillers, Boilers, and Pumps that are often automated within a Building Automation System.
George explains what a useful tool the Hardware Report can be for your building automation system for troubleshooting and estimating.
George describes how to erase the database for a controller if this is needed. There are a number of options and ways to do this and George explains them all here.
Cybersecurity in today’s modern world is serious business. As the technologies used in Smart Buildings become more advanced it is important to ensure that the components that make up these systems are secure in an effort to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.
How to Set Up Email Alarms in CBAS 20 Setting up Email Alarms couldn’t be any easier in CBAS20. All you have to do is set up the Alarm on a point, check the Acknowledge box, and select Contacts. There is no acquiring an email account or setting up a
Exporting and Importing 3rd Party Controllers in CBAS 20 Last month I went through procedures to create templates and use them to add Computrols BASnet controllers. Let’s continue with controllers using BACnet, Modbus, and OPTO communication protocols. While CBAS works with many other protocols, these are the most common.
Using Templates in CBAS 20 Let’s say you are programming a new Computrols system and the AHUs or VAVs are the same or similar to the ones in another building you had already programmed and installed. Perhaps you are doing a remodel in the same building of a floor and
How to use Group Reports in CBAS 20 It’s not a Trend Report, but a Group Report About two years ago I spent three months of articles explaining the many Reports that are available in CBAS. Recently I was asked what kind of Report was available in CBAS to meet
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.
