Building Automation System

What Is a Building Automation System (BAS)?

A building automation system is an integrated system that monitors, controls, and automates a variety of building equipment and functions to improve operation, comfort and efficiency. For example, Trane's Tracer® SC+ is a building automation system that integrates systems to simplify command and provide better control over comfort and efficiency. You can use building automation systems to coordinate hundreds of pieces of equipment and orchestrate them all to operate as one harmonious system.

For users who want to go beyond traditional building automation, a building management system (BMS) can provide integrated, data-driven control across multiple buildings or facilities.

Benefits of a BAS

The right BAS can streamline your processes, optimize specific building systems, improve energy efficiency and create cost savings. A BAS can monitor HVAC, lighting, security, fire safety, and other building operations. Many newer systems allow controllers to access them through a web or phone application in addition to their on-site interface.

Building Automation System Resources:

• Trane Building Control Solutions
• Case Study: Upgrades Cut Alpena Public Schools Annual Energy and Operating Costs by $375,000+
• New Mexico's VRF Lab: Sustainability and Training for a Decarbonized Future
• Video: ASHRAE Trane Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Cybersecurity

To discover the building automation systems that will work best for your facility, contact your local Trane representative today.