The BAScontrol series of Edge controllers incorporate the same capabilities as the BAScontrol unitary controllers but are built on a Linux platform and can do more than unitary control. They are intended for advanced sequences, such as variable air volume single and multi-zone air handlers. Edge features include cloud connectors, weather service, and dashboard graphics. OEM versions are also available.
The RTU38 Advanced Rooftop Controller is intended for mechanical equipment OEMs who want to enhance the operation of packaged rooftop units (RTUs) through advanced sequences that reduce energy, or continually check for faulty operation and report accordingly. The RTU38 is capable of monitoring, controlling, analyzing, or energy optimizing the operation of constant volume or variable volume multistage heating/cooling rooftop units or air handlers. The RTU uses pin and socket connectors to support wiring harnesses.
The BASC-E36 VAV Air-Handler Edge Controller is based on the design of the RTU38 Advanced Rooftop Controller which is intended for energy optimization utilizing advanced control sequences in rooftop units. The device was designed based on the requirements of ASHRAE Guideline 36-2018 High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems (GL-36). It has the necessary computing power and input/output (I/O) point count to execute recommended advanced sequences published in GL-36. The BASC-E36 has 16 universal inputs, 4 binary inputs, 8 analog outputs, and 8 relay outputs in addition to two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and one MS/TP port. Provision exists for one digital wall setter port.