Building Automation Blog

Networking and automation equipment in the HVACR classroom/lab has always been important because instructors rely on it to provide experiential evidence for theoretical knowledge. Modern HVACR classrooms use technology to network, control and analyze automation processes and require equipment which is intuitive and easy to use and understand by students. Equipment which is difficult to…

Contemporary Controls offers two BASstat —  BACnet-networked communicating thermostat models that provide customers with flexibility when installing a distributed zone thermostat control system. Depending on parameters such as building zone layout, existing EIA-485 cabling, Wi-Fi routers in place, and connection distance requirements between BASstat thermostats and BASview3 supervisory device, each BASstat model offers distinct benefits…

As any new technology that disrupts the way we do things makes its way into our lives, we are faced with adopting to the rapid changes it introduces. As new ground-breaking tech enters an industry, it will “shake things up” and possibly create entire new industries around it. This is the case with cloud computing….

Nasser Dollah, an instructor from Triton College in Melrose Park, IL part of IUOE Local 399 was recently invited to IUOE’s (International Union of Operating Engineers) brand new International Conference and Training Center in Cosby, Texas to develop and teach a 4-day course on Building Automation Systems (BAS). This world-class facility is the largest and…

Contemporary Controls is releasing a new product this year! You get to have a sneak peak in this article. Consolidate your EnOcean wireless sensor and switch data to BACnet systems with the Contemporary Controls BASgateway EnOcean. EnOcean wireless energy-harvesting devices are freely-positionable, self-powered, and suitable for retrofits and newly constructed buildings. EnOcean technology provides high…