Building Automation Systems (BAS) use computer-based monitoring to coordination, organize and optimize building control sub-systems such as security, fire/life safety, elevators, etc.
| 1. | Equipment scheduling (turning equipment off and on as required) |
| 2. | Optimum start/stop (turning heating and cooling equipment on in advance to ensure the building is at the required temperature during occupancy) |
| 3. | Operator adjustment (accessing operator set-points that tune system to changing conditions) |
| 4. | Monitoring (logging of temperature, energy use, equipment start times, operator logon, etc) |
| 5. | Alarm reporting (notifying the operator of failed equipment, out of limit temperature/pressure conditions or need for maintenance) |
