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 BAScontrol-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 two products differ in I/O count and mix, with the BAScontrol-E36 designed for the requirements of ASHRAE Guideline 36-2018 High-Performance Sequences of Operation for HVAC Systems (GL-36), while the RTU38 was designed for the specific needs of the OEM.