A practical guide to learn BMS design, engineering, architecture, DDC controllers, & HVAC control using Johnson Controls
This course is a complete practical guide to Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC control, designed to take you from fundamental concepts to real-world site implementation.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the complete architecture of a Building Management System (BMS) and the role of each system component..
- Identify and explain the function of BMS field input and output devices used in HVAC control..
- Perform correct termination of BMS control and communication cables on various field devices..
- Identify and differentiate between hardware I/O points and software points used in BMS applications..
- Read and interpret essential BMS documents including I/O lists, schematics, riser diagrams, and DGP drawings..
- Understand the working principles of DDC controllers and I/O expansion modules used in BMS systems..
- Explain the operation and control strategies of HVAC equipment such as chillers, AHUs, FCUs, and VAV systems..
- Differentiate between types of chilled water systems and understand their sequences of operation..
- Apply basic IT networking concepts such as IP addressing, MAC addressing, subnetting, and VLANs in BMS networks..
- Configure and operate a BMS workstation using Niagara FX Workbench..
- Create and analyze trends, alarms, and schedules within a Niagara-based BMS system..
- Commission BMS controllers by uploading, downloading, and testing control logic in live systems..
- Perform point-to-point testing and troubleshooting during BMS installation and commissioning..
- Implement and verify BMS functionality on a live project site environment..
Course Content
- What is Building Management System – BMS? –> 6 lectures • 59min.
- Johnson Controls –> 3 lectures • 22min.
- Site Design & Experiences –> 7 lectures • 57min.
- Controller Configuration – Setup –> 4 lectures • 30min.
- Controller Configuration – Configuration Channels –> 3 lectures • 15min.
- FX80 – Supervisory Controller –> 3 lectures • 17min.
Requirements
This course is a complete practical guide to Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC control, designed to take you from fundamental concepts to real-world site implementation.
You will start by understanding the core architecture of a BMS, including system hierarchy, field devices, controllers, networks, and workstations. The course then moves into HVAC control fundamentals, explaining how common equipment such as AHUs, FCUs, and VAV systems are controlled and monitored through a BMS.
A strong focus is placed on Johnson Controls BMS, where you will learn how to work with DDC controllers and I/O modules using the Controller Configuration Tool (CCT). You will understand controller applications, point configuration, and practical commissioning concepts used on actual projects.
In addition to software and programming, this course emphasizes field-level knowledge, including:
- Input and output devices
- Cable termination
- Reading and understanding BMS drawings and documents
- Motor starter circuits and VFD integration
- Basic IT networking concepts required for BMS systems
Finally, the course brings everything together with live site implementation and commissioning practices, showing how BMS systems are tested, troubleshooted, and handed over in real projects.
This course is practical, industry-oriented, and experience-based, making it ideal for anyone who wants to build strong, job-ready skills in BMS and HVAC control systems.