For light commercial buildings, traditional HVAC setups often fall short of balancing comfort and efficiency. On the other end of the spectrum, full-scale Building Automation Systems (BAS) can be overly complex and cost-prohibitive. Enter Prolon HVAC Controls—the perfect middle ground for contractors and technicians looking to deliver powerful commercial zoning without the programming headache.
What is Prolon HVAC Controls?
Prolon is a highly accessible, pre-configured commercial HVAC control system. Instead of writing lines of complex code, technicians use Prolon's free software to configure hardware for rooftops, heat pumps, VAV boxes, and split systems.
Key benefits include:
- No Programming Required: It features a user-friendly, visual configuration interface.
- Flexible Integration: While Prolon controllers natively utilize Modbus, they can also support BACnet through a gateway, allowing easy integration into existing front-end BAS networks if a building expands.
- Remote Monitoring: It allows you to monitor and adjust your clients' systems remotely via a web browser or smartphone app, creating opportunities for recurring service contracts.
Get Certified in St. Paul Minnesota with Building Controls Group
At Building Controls Group, we are a Certified Prolon Training facility with our own Certified Trainer. In fact, we just finished a great training class last week - with the class below.
While the system is designed to be accessible, mastering its full potential requires hands-on experience. Local technicians and contractors can level up their expertise right here in St. Paul. Building Controls Group offers the official, comprehensive 2-Day Technical Training Class multiple times a year.
While the system is designed to be accessible, mastering its full potential requires hands-on experience. Local technicians and contractors can level up their expertise right here in St. Paul. Building Controls Group offers the official, comprehensive 2-Day Technical Training Class multiple times a year.
This intensive course is engineered to take technicians from beginners to confident Prolon installers using localized, expert instruction. Here is what you can expect from the two-day curriculum:
- Day 1: Hardware & Network Fundamentals: Learn the core architecture of the Prolon network. You will dive into controller selection, wiring best practices, and establishing robust network communication protocols.
- Day 2: Advanced Configuration & Troubleshooting: Get hands-on experience using the configuration software with live trainer boards. You will learn how to set up sequences of operation, manage VAV/VVT zoning systems, establish remote access, and diagnose network issues efficiently.
Why Should Your Team Attend?
Sending your techs to this 2-day class isn't just about learning a new product line—it’s an investment in your business. By training with the local experts at Building Controls Group, your team will be able to quote, install, and service light commercial zoning jobs faster and with fewer call-backs. It positions your company as a go-to expert for energy-saving commercial retrofits.
Ready to bridge the gap between residential zoning and complex BAS? Keep an eye out for the next Prolon class scheduled for 2027 at Building Controls Group Training & Events to give your technicians the tools to dominate the light commercial market.
Please reach out to Building Controls Group to inquire about future training opportunities