HVAC Control Panels

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are referred to as HVAC. Therefore, HVAC control systems regulate or keep an eye on the machinery to maintain appropriate levels of the environment’s humidity and temperature. They also handle cooling and heating.

The definition of HVAC control systems can vary depending on whether it is used for a very simple residential or possibly a very complex large-scale application. However, in general, HVAC controls are defined as devices that regulate the operation of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning equipment.

Typically, a thermostat attached to a self-contained air conditioning unit can be found in homes. You can manage the operations of that standalone device by modifying the temperature (or set point). For instance, setting your thermostat to 75 degrees in the summer tells your air conditioner to run until the room reaches that temperature, at which time it should turn off.

Building Automation Systems

Large facilities frequently have extremely complicated mechanical systems that must operate effectively in order to function properly and not waste energy. HVAC, lighting, fire alarm, and access/security systems are usually among the devices that building automation systems (BAS) control.

When creating sequences of operations to make a building “smart,” having these consolidated under one software platform might be beneficial. However, some building operators see this as a risk because they put “all their eggs in one basket.” We shall keep the focus of this post on standalone HVAC control systems.