BACnet International News
Ruskin introduces the TDFi-FA thermal dispersion fan inlet system for fan array applications within commercial HVAC systems. Using highly-accurate thermal dispersion sensing technology, the TDFi-FA measures both airflow rate and temperature and communicates system data to the building automation system (BAS) through analog outputs or communication protocols. This optimizes system performance for greater efficiency while maintaining fresh air ventilation for healthy environments. TDFi-FA therma...
Airzone Control, the provider of HVAC solutions for zoning, automation, and smart control, will showcase its expanded Easyzone product line at AHR Expo, the essential event for HVACR industry professionals. This all-in-one zoning solution for concealed Inverter/VRF HVAC units is now compatible with the top seven pioneering manufacturers in the North American market, including Samsung, Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG, Toshiba, Fujitsu, and Hitachi. Zoning Zoning is a powerful tool for e...
Ruskin is pleased to announce the launch of their newest addition to the airflow measuring product portfolio! Model TDFi-RT is designed to measure airflow & temperature at fan inlet applications using thermal dispersion technology. The TDFi-RT is built upon the successful and proven platform of the TDP05K and utilizes a cantilevered sensing design with daisy chain wiring to collect airflow and temperatures readings from up to 32 sensors on 16 fans! Achieving specified accuracy Features of...
The Brick Consortium, Inc. (The Brick Consortium), the non-profit membership-led organization that sponsors and encourages the research and development (R&D) of the open source - Brick schema specifications for the built environment, has announced that five companies have joined on as inaugural members: Carrier Corporation (Carrier), Clockworks Analytics, Johnson Controls, Mapped, and Schneider Electric. These commercial members join academic members, who hail from Carnegie Mellon Universit...
Desiring to offer a community center to its residents, the Town of Oro Valley purchased a facility with existing membership. The Town identified within this facility that the building systems were inefficient and at the end of their useful lives, and the facility’s energy consumption was high. Facility infrastructure upgrades With no funds immediately available, the Town of Oro Valley was challenged to move forward with facility improvements and infrastructure upgrades following acquisiti...
FläktGroup SEMCO is introducing a new phase in the Elite Series. The FläktGroup SEMCO Elite Series provides superior indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy recovery, in an affordable compact design. The design addresses the industry need of providing humidity control while also acting as part of an integrated system, which provides total space conditioning. The Elite Series The UWC offers the highest latent and sensible heat transfer efficiency media in its class The Elite Series is e...
Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-RemoteAccess 3.5. Users can simplify IT management and improve data communications security with RC-RemoteAccess, a flexible BACnet Virtual Private Network (B/VPN) solution that is scalable and affordable. RC-RemoteAccess 3.5 The RC-RemoteAccess 3.5 easy-to-use software does not require additional routers or controllers to deploy and permits multiple separate VLAN configurations. Users will be able to save time and money by deplo...
The 2020 AHR Expo announced its full schedule of sessions for the 2020 Education Program, including more than 200 free seminars, new product and technology presentations, professional certifications and continuing education courses. Each year, the Education Program discusses some of HVACR’s biggest opportunities and challenges through a series of comprehensive, informative and industry-focused sessions hosted by leaders from every sector of the industry. This year, the AHR Expo will add a...
The AHR Expo is the world’s premier HVACR event, attracting thousands of attendees from across the globe and with more than 500,000 square feet of exhibit space featuring everything that is new in the industry. AHR Expo 2020 The AHR Expo 2020, to be held from February 3 - 5, 2020 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, is the industry’s annual opportunity to network with professionals from all roles within HVACR and to view the latest innovations, products and t...
The 2019 AHR Expo returned to Atlanta for the first time since 2001 and by all accounts the show delivered. This year the show floor exhibited 1,824 companies from across the entire industry, including 497 international exhibitors, bringing together the best in technology and product advancement. Throughout the three-day event, there was palpable energy felt for the future of HVACR among attendees and exhibitors alike. “The HVACR industry is in a very exciting position at the moment and t...
Reliable Controls is pleased to announce that the company’s President, Roland Laird, was inducted into the BACnet Hall of Fame as part of the BACnet International Annual Awards. The awards ceremony took place during the AHR Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on January 14, 2019. Deserving individuals and companies were recognized for outstanding achievements in several categories, including Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rising Star, and Hall of Fame. Inductees into the BACnet Hall...
At the 2019 AHR Expo, Rheem is announcing a new sustainability initiative and showcasing a wide range of high-efficiency innovations that play a key role in supporting the environmentally responsible effort. At the start of the show, held in Rheem’s hometown of Atlanta, GA, Chris Peel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rheem Manufacturing is announcing the company’s commitment to achieve zero manufacturing waste. energy-efficient HVAC systems Following the announcement, expe...
Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-Hospitality, a simple, flexible, and sustainable guest-room integration solution. RC-Hospitality automatically assigns the HVAC/lighting occupancy setting for any room upon guest check-in, enabling the MACH-System to improve guest-room comfort and operational efficiency, while delivering analytics for the entire facility. Features of RC-Hospitality include: Property Management System Integration Provides custom integration int...
