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Building Controls: Level 2 (Virtual)


  • Jackson Control 1640 West Carroll Avenue Chicago United States (map)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Building Controls Level II Class focuses on the fundamentals learned in Level I with a deeper dive into the installation, setup, and use of a BACnet controller via Tridium Niagara 4. The class will feature a BACnet controller, BACnet router, Niagara Workbench, Sensor termination, and laptop configuration. The course will cover wiring, terminations, BACnet routers, creating a stable system, adding controllers to existing networks, bandwidth strategies, and analyzing packets.

The Building Controls Level II class is designed for students who have either taken Jackson Control’s Intro to Building Controls Level I class OR have spoken to their Jackson Control rep and agree they are fit for the Level II class. Students must have a good knowledge of mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, and wiring before Level II.

This class will be a virtual 3-day instructor-led session by Jackson Control’s Allan Cicci and supported by Stephen Heckler.

COURSE TOPICS: 

  • BACnet Controller

  • Physically Connect and Power Controller

  • BACnet Architecture

  • Wiring Terminations

    • Physically wire transformer to power controller

    • Terminate Duct Sensor and Space Sensor  

  • Programming Blocks in Workbench

  • Time Schedules 

  • BACnet Integration

AUDIENCE: The Building Controls Level II class is designed for students who have either taken Jackson Control’s Intro to Building Controls Level I class OR have spoken to their Jackson Control rep and agree they are fit for the Level II class. Students must have a good knowledge of mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, and wiring before Level II.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WITH COURSE:

  • BACnet Controller with Actuator

  • Space Sensor

  • Duct Sensor

  • BACnet Router

  • Low Voltage Wire Strippers

  • Mini Screwdriver

  • Wire and Wire Nuts

  • 24V Wall Adapter

  • *** These items will be assembled and terminated as part of the class!

WHAT CERTIFICATION DOES THIS CLASS INCLUDE? Jackson Control’s Building Technology Institute Building Controls: Level 2 Certificate

PREREQUISITES: Students need to have a copy of Niagara Workbench installed and working BEFORE the first class day.

  • If you do not have a Workbench, Jackson Control will provide a temporary license.

  • We must know a minimum of 5 days before class if Workbench is needed. Jackson Control will send over instructions.

EQUIPMENT:

  • Intel Xeon CPU E5-2640 x64 or better

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) or higher

  • Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge

  • 8GB RAM

  • 10GB Hard Drive Space

  • 1024 x 768-pixel resolution display and video card minimum

DATE & TIME:

  • October 18-20, 2023

  • Wednesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom

COST: $1,900 Per Person

LIMITED CAPACITY: 25 Students

REGISTRATION CLOSES: October 4, 2023

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • This course can now be purchased through our online shop. Log into your online shop account, find the Level 2 Class (TRN-BLDG-CTRLS-LEVEL II), and add it to your cart. If you do not have an online account yet, create one today.

  • When checking out, you can pay by PO or Credit Card. In the order notes, please put the name and email address of the attendee for the class. If you typically pay with a PO but would like to change this class to a credit card, please reach out to Lauren Coval, at lcoval@jacksoncontrol.com, and she will switch your account to a credit card for this order!

  • Once the class is purchased, you will a confirmation email, and Nicole Repka, nrepka@jacksoncontrol.com will reach out a few days prior to the class with login information.

  • The purchase includes 3-day live virtual training and equipment. Registration for this training class closes on October 4, 2023.

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Milestone Lunch & Learn