HVAC Product News & Launch Announcements

Danfoss, the manufacturer of oil-free compressor technology, expands the oil free compressor portfolio with the introduction of the Danfoss Turbocor® TG490 and the VTX1600 models. The new Danfoss Turbocor® TG490 is an oil-free, variable speed, magnetic bearing centrifugal compressor qualified for the use of R-515B. R-515B has an AR5 GWP of 299 and an ASHRAE A1 safety classification for lower toxicity and no flame propagation. As an extension of the existing Danfoss Turbocor® TG seri...

The powerful GLO 150 Upper-Room Germicidal UV Fixture from UV Resources uses an exclusive, high spectral parabolic reflector to maximize the ultraviolet-C (UV-C) energy output offering facility managers greater coverage and lower costs. Designed to guard against airborne bacteria and viruses, the high-output upper-room UV-C fixture is ideal for applications up to 150-square-feet, including primary care examination rooms, treatment suites, dental offices, restrooms or veterinary exam areas. The...

With Coolselector2, users can simulate, calculate, and optimize the performance of refrigeration systems by specifying the refrigerant and thermal and load conditions. Featuring a user-friendly interface, Coolselector2 allows users to adjust and optimize the selection and specification of individually selectable components. With user-provided data, Coolselect2 calculates the performance and the energy consumption of the system, including complex systems such as transcritical CO2, multi-ejector,...

The Danfoss Scroll with IDVs DSH 50TR is the largest scroll compressor on the market. Equipped with innovative Intermediate Discharge Valves (IDVs), it delivers higher part-load efficiency and system reliability. The Danfoss DSH 50TR with IDV technology extends the company’s range of scroll compressors for air-cooled and water-cooled chillers up to 150 TR per circuit in trio configurations, where traditional designs would otherwise require quadros or additional circuits. Danfoss DSH 50TR...

The Danfoss ADAP-KOOL case control solution for food retail applications drives down costs and takes advantage of a new smartphone app to simplify design, installation, service, and operation. The solution includes four new products: a new case controller platform, an electric expansion valve, a pressure transmitter, and a temperature sensor, all designed for an optimized solution. "For many food retailers, reducing costs is a number one priority," says Ejnar Luckmann, product manager for case...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and a globally renowned supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, has announced releasing the SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette for residential installations. SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette The new SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette, part of the M-Series product line from METUS, is designed to provide the utmost comfort to homeowners. The Ceiling Cassette is available in 9...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and a supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, announces the expansion of the SUZ universal outdoor unit to include Hyper-Heating INVERTER® (H2i®) technology. The single zone outdoor unit is part of the M-Series product line from METUS, which includes indoor units, outdoor units and controls for residential and light commercial applications. Available in 9,00...

Greenheck’s EM-30 backdraft damper series is AMCA Licensed for Air Leakage and Air Performance. Designed to open by air pressure differential and close by gravity, backdraft dampers can be used as exhaust or intake dampers. The EM-30 is a vertical-mount horizontal airflow backdraft damper for pressures up to 10 in. wg and velocities up to 3500 fpm. Greenheck EM-30 series backdraft dampers comply with the energy code requirements in ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and the International Energy Conserv...

ClimateMaster, Inc., globally renowned provider of geothermal and water source heating and cooling solutions, has announced the addition of its new ClimateMaster family of packaged Air-Cooled Rooftop Units (RTUs) for light commercial HVAC applications. The packaged rooftop systems are part of the manufacturer’s current market expansion strategy which includes several new integrated product lines including smart thermostats.  “This quarter marks an exciting shift for ClimateMast...

Secop will be introducing improved versions of BD1.4F compressor types for 12 V DC and 12/24 V DC applications. The compressors will also be released for R1234yf and have a further optimized noise level. R1234yf, the low GWP and standard refrigerant for car air conditioning systems, has now also been approved for compressors installed in e.g. car minibars or truck refrigerators. The BD1.4F-AUTO.3 and BD1.4F-VSD.3 can operate with both refrigerants, R134a and R1234yf and are labelled accordingly...

NevadaNano has announced the release of the Molecular Property Spectrometer - MPS A2L refrigerant gas sensors, available in two packaging options. The A2L IS sensor is safety certified and hardened for industrial applications, while the A2L Mini sensor has the same performance specifications of its bigger brother, but is specifically engineered for residential applications. Due to emerging state regulations, which require a phase-down of HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons), more states are requiring cons...

Maintaining precise environmental conditions is key to cultivating healthy plants at cannabis growing facilities. The Sentinel system from Sensaphone uses cloud technology to provide supervised 24/7 remote monitoring of changes in environmental conditions and the functioning of critical equipment. It allows operators to track conditions like temperature, humidity, ventilation, soil moisture, carbon dioxide, water pH, power failure and unauthorized access at cannabis growing operations to protec...

Reliable Controls has announced that MACH-ProView and MACH-ProView LCD controllers are now available with an optional volatile organic compound sensor. MACH-ProView devices are powerful, elegant, freely programmable BACnet Building Controllers (B-BC) that allow users to monitor and control the comfort and energy of any space. In addition to being a BACnet Building Controller, the MACH-ProView LCD is listed as a BACnet Operator Display (B-OD) that provides a plenitude of attractive, high-resoluti...

Smart energy management has never been easier than with the VZ8250 room controllers for Variable Air Volume (VAV) applications. Designed for new construction and retrofit projects, the room controllers dramatically decrease project delivery costs by reducing installation, configuration and commissioning time. No complex software or tools are required to customize functionality to meet your applications requirements. The room controllers provide all the advanced features and monitoring functions...

The new Danfoss MBT 3310 bearing sensor is specially designed for measuring the temperature in the bearings on wind turbines. Aimed at applications where reliability, longevity, and accuracy are crucial, the bearing sensor helps collect data to improve turbine performance and optimize predictive maintenance. "The wind industry is focusing increasingly on climate, wind, and turbine performance data to optimize the energy output from individual turbines. Bearing temperature is one of the most cri...

For most years, Viconics has consistently introduced innovative products which have gained respect in the industry for being reliable, flexible and energy efficient. This time Viconics is proud to announce the official release of the new GW2 Wireless Manager. The GW2 Wireless Gateway Manager and Zigbee Pro VT7000/8000 Series Room Controllers are targeted for either retrofit or new construction applications where the addition of communicating field bus wiring within the building space is prohibit...

Infinitum Electric, creator of the breakthrough printed circuit board motor (PCB), announces the launch of its IEx Series motor, an IoT-enabled electric motor that’s a third of the size and weight of conventional motors while delivering class-leading efficiency and IoT capabilities. Infinitum has reached OEM sales agreements with Twin City Fans, Comefri and ACME Fan for the new IEx Series motor and the first shipment of motors is scheduled for June. The company’s first product is a...

Designed for new construction and retrofit projects, the VT8600 room controllers are a cost-effective alternative to direct digital controls to control roof top units, heat pumps, and indoor air quality applications. They dramatically reduce project delivery cost at the installation and commissioning phases, by combining the controller and room sensor function into a single device, and enabling control sequence configuration without any programming. Commissioning can be done from the device&rsqu...

Environmental responsibility is at the very core of everything they do at Airedale. They invest heavily in research and development, and commit to constant improvement when it comes to the refrigerants that they use in their equipment. The result of many years of research and development, the Azure R32 range was launched earlier this year. The R32 units have been specifically developed for use with next generation R32 refrigerant; with both a low GWP and zero ODP, it has a significantly lower i...

Bacharach, an industry renowned company in gas detection and analysis instrumentation, has announced that its award-winning Parasense Refrigerant Tracking and Compliance Software is available for free with full-feature capabilities and unlimited users, sites, and refrigeration assets. Parasense Refrigerant Tracking  The Parasense Refrigerant Tracking and Compliance Software is a cloud-based software, and includes usage, tracking, and reporting for unlimited users, sites and refrigeration...

The RLM Xtreme System from UV Resources offers installing contractors all of the UV-C lamp performance, monitoring and safety components in a single order. The multiple-SKU RLM Xtreme System streamlines ordering and provides facility managers and HVAC contractors with all of the elements necessary to install a comprehensive HVACR efficiency solution. HVACR equipment Designed for mid-to-large volume HVACR equipment, the Remote Lamp Mount (RLM) germicidal system offers the industry’s highe...

The requirement to save energy often leads to the installation of larger air handling units, which in turn results in lower airflow velocities. It is, therefore, necessary to change the measurement principle in order to measure even very small volume flows. Another issue often encountered at the installation site is space or the lack of it. This is why development efforts have to aim at products that are fairly easy and safe to install and provide good measurement results. With these goals in...

The FKS-EU and FKA-EU fire dampers have been providing safety in buildings for many years. TROX now presents the successor of these successful dampers, the FKA2-EU. The new model impresses thanks to a whole range of new developments and possibilities. First and foremost, dimensions can be freely selected. This means that the customer can freely configure the fire damper down to the millimeter. The FKA2-EU is thus suitable for every conceivable installation situation. Despite the individual desi...

Siemens has equipped the modular Siplus HCS heating control systems for switching and controlling heater fields and elements with a new power output module (POM) and a central interface module (CIM). With more power per output and a space-saving solution for mounting in flat control cabinets, the flexible heating control system is now even more versatile, and can be used for example in applications with heat registers. Siplus HCS4300 and HCS4200 With the new POM4320 Highend power output module...

Ruskin introduces a new addition to its airfoil blade damper models. The Ruskin CD60SS is AMCA-certified for Class IA leakage resistance (three cubic feet per minute at one-inch water gauge), which meets the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The CD60SS is constructed from 304-grade stainless steel and designed for high performance in HVAC systems with velocity and pressures up to 4,000 feet per minute (fpm) velocity and 8-inch water gauge pressures. The CD60SS c...

A whole-home generator can save users from the inconvenience and the worry that typically follows a power cut or blackout. How does it do that? Well, a generator is the power supply’s second line of defense. It is powered by gasoline, propane, diesel, or the home’s existing natural gasses, which is then converted into electricity. Home backup generators can power homes for weeks on the go. Automatic Home Backup Generator Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning recommends install...

The new DOE regulations being enforced as of January 1, 2020, will raise the standards of efficiency and energy conservation, taking advantage of the available advanced technology. Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration has utilized this emerging technology to design the industry’s leading refrigeration controller: intelliGen™. The intelliGen Refrigeration Controller is innovative, simple, and smart. Following are the benefits intelliGen controller will bring to the walk-in cooler or fre...

The winter season is already here. Millions of homeowners will be using their home heating systems to enjoy a favorable and habitable indoor environment. One of the dreaded experiences is switching on the heater only to find out that it is not working as expected. This may prompt one to make frantic efforts to repair their furnace. Here are some common repair signs to watch for so one can avoid a heater emergency. Correct temperature settings If the furnace is blowing as expected but no hot a...

Modern heat pumps use part of the electricity and thus generate up to four parts of renewable energies from the environment or the ground. Depending on the design, heat pumps can reach system temperatures that make them ideal for use in existing buildings. "With the strong increase in green electricity, the importance of heat pumps will grow in the future, not only in new buildings, but also when replacing heating systems, especially since the heat pump industry makes a lot of research and deve...

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...