Introduction to BACnet®
This course, based on the 2024 version of the BACNet Standard, helps attendees understand some of the elements required to successfully plan for BACnet® and some of the complex issues that must be addressed to achieve interoperability for a wide range of building systems besides HVAC.
The first half of the course covers the “language” of BACnet where students will learn the key terms to allow them to read and understand a Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) that describes the capabilities of any BACnet device. New BACnet options such as BACnet/SC (Secure Connect) and BACnet/WS (Web Services) are also introduced.
The second half of the course provides several case studies on how to implement BACnet successfully in arrange of equipment including boiler, automatic transfer switch, elevator, medical gas machine and the California Title 24 Standby Occupancy strategy for VAV systems.
Finally, the course provides guidance on BACnet issues such working with IT departments to allow BACnet devices to operate on the Enterprise LAN, BBMD configuration and BACnet device and object level naming and labelling conventions.
BACnet is critical to creating Smart Buildings as this ASHRAE protocol allows mechanical, electrical, plumbing, solar and other building systems to communicate on a common network to implement strategies such as NetZero or utility Real Time Pricing. This data helps to keep the building running at peak performance to ensure that the building continues to be NetZero and 90.1 compliant in the long term. Buildings have a role in decarbonizing the power grid and managing their carbon budget. Real time energy and power data from BACnet-compliant devices can also be used to maximize carbon reduction through a building’s interaction with the electric power grid.
Recommended Reference
Guideline 13-2024: Specifying Building Automation Systems
Course Instructor
Grant Wichenko, P.Eng., Member ASHRAE
David Fisher, Member ASHRAE
How Can I Register for This Course?
Live Virtual Training (with free recommended publication)
Thursday, October 9, 2025
11:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT
$346 ($277 ASHRAE Member)
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Live Virtual attendees will receive a .pdf of the presentation, a certificate, a course recording, and a bonus publication upon request. ALI courses are accepted for continuing education credits by various organizations.