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Building Controls: Level 2 (Private Class)


  • Jackson Control 1708 East 10th Street Indianapolis, IN, 46201 United States (map)

*This course is now offered as a private class for customers.

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 controller via Tridium Niagara 4. The class will feature a Niagara Edge controller, Niagara Workbench, Sensor termination, and laptop configuration. The course will cover wiring, terminations, creating a Niagara Station, adding a controller to the station, and creating a simple program.

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 Charlie Gibson.

COURSE TOPICS: 

  • Physically Connect and Power Controller

  • Wiring Terminations

  • Terminate Duct Sensor and Space Sensor

  • BACnet Architecture

  • Niagara Station

  • Niagara Wiresheet

  • Programming Blocks in Workbench

  • Time Schedules 

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:

  • Niagara Edge Controller

  • Space Sensor

  • Duct Sensor

  • 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! You will get to keep the equipment at the end of class.

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

PREREQUISITES:

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

    • 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.

  2. Completion of Level I

  3. Completion of ‘Introduction to Niagara 4 (FREE)’ at www.TridiumUniversity.com

    • Log-in, set up account, and complete the modules before first day of class.1. Students are required to register at Tridium University and take Intro to Niagara 4. This is FREE and takes about an hour.

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

LOCATION: TBD

COST: $2,200 Per Person +

*Includes equipment

*Includes light breakfast and lunch

*Price is dependent on travel and the number of students for the private class

LIMITED CAPACITY: 20 Students (Private Class)

INTERESTED IN PRIVATE TRAINING? If your company is interested in scheduling a private Building Controls Level 3 class, contact us here.