VDI seminar 'Basic knowledge of building automation

The VDI seminar 'Basic knowledge of building automation' offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals essential for planning and implementing building automation projects. This two-day training course is designed for managing directors, planning engineers, and project managers from engineering firms that specialize in building services, building automation, and energy. It is also beneficial for engineers, technicians, and master craftsmen involved in the planning and operation of building automation systems, as well as service providers and installers of such systems.Led by Jörg Balow, Managing Director of InBa Consulting GmbH, participants will gain insights from his extensive experience of over 30 years in technical building operations and planning in international offices. The seminar covers numerous critical topics, including applicable standards, the selection and use of equipment and field devices, communication protocols, and interface requirements in building automation. Specific content areas include a brief introduction to building automation, relevant legal frameworks, system integration, interoperability of interfaces and protocols, and practical applications of measurement technologies. Attendees will learn about BACnet protocol basics, programming, parameterizing, and configuring automation equipment, as well as considerations for external and internal protective measures in electrical engineering. This seminar is part of a broader certificate course focused on the essential fundamentals for planning and implementing building automation projects, ensuring participants leave with the necessary knowledge to apply standards effectively and define interfaces during the planning, installation, and operation of building automation systems, particularly with regards to energy efficiency and comprehensive energy management. The event will take place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Koln - Am Stadtwald in Cologne, Germany.