Ever wonder what the acronyms mean? – well, here are a few that may solve your curiousity:
General:
BAS = Building Automation System
BMS = Building Management System
EMS = Energy Management System
CCMS = Central Control Monitoring System
FECS = Front End Computer System
VAV = Variable Air Volume
VFD = Variable Frequency Drive
AHU = Air Handling Unit
RTU = Roof Top Unit
Controllers:
PCU = Process Control Unit
DCU = Digital Control Unit
ASC = Application Specific Controller
MR = Micro Regulator
LIU = Lan Interface Unit
MCU = Micro Control Unit
DPU = Door Processing Unit
SLI = Sub Lan Interface
I am sure I have left many of them out – but I will keep updating this list.
If there are any you would like us to add to this list – send me an email
Bryan Scarborough
MAR
2012