ControlTalk Now for the Week Ending April 7, 2013

April 8, 2013 by 2 Comments

This episode of ControlTalk NOW is sponsored by DGLogik, the global leader in Visual Analytics. Visualize the Internet of Things with Drag and Drop Programming using DGLogik’s Affordable DGBox. Now YOU can Build Visually Stunning Applications and Dashboards without Code.

ControlTalk Rewind: Interview with Belimo’s Gary Weber, a proven distribution channel wizard. Also, review the Belimo ZIP Economizer and the 2012 CTA Commercial Product of the Year, the Belimo Energy Valve, as well as the MIT study on the energy savings.

Haystack Connect 2013: Connecting Community and Technology. This meeting is almost sold out. The automation control genies are out of the bottle and meeting in Tennessee. [Read more...]

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KMC Controls: The Gentle Giant in HVAC Controls and Building Automation

March 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

KMC ControlsJoin Ben H. Dorsey, KMC’s VP of Marketing, as he reviews KMC and their phenomenal product quality. KMC is the gentle giant in the HVAC control and building automation industries and has been designing and manufacturing world class products in the USA since 1974. Using its Product and Cycle-Time Excellence (PACE) process to ensure successful design and product readiness, KMC illustrates an American work force churning [Read more...]

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Tech Tip: How to Mount the Honeywell IAQ Point 2

November 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you saw our earlier post on the Honeywell IAQ Point 2 indoor air quality sensor, then you know this is one of the coolest indoor air quality sensors to hit the HVAC market. Not only does it have a gorgeous display and great functionally, it is also very easy to install. Wall-mounting the Honeywell Analytics IAQPoint2™ Indoor Air Quality Monitor takes less than two minutes and is simpler than mounting a standard thermostat.

For more information on the Honeywell IAQ Point 2 contact one of the Control Pros at Stromquist & Company if you are located in Georgia or Florida, The Edward C. Smyers Company if you are located in Pittsburgh, or one of our affiliates at Controls Group North America.

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Bryan Pike from AIC Wireless at RealComm

October 16, 2012 by 1 Comment

Check out AIC Wireless’s, Bryan Pike, as he is interviewed by Control Trends Academy Steering Committee member RealComm. Bryan shows how the AIC Wireless Bulit can solve Light Litter.

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ACI’s New LP2 Differential Pressure Sensors

September 24, 2012 by 1 Comment

Recently, the ACI Low Pressure Transmitter Series has undergone a few product improvements that are designed to improve not only the overall functionality of the unit, but to also reduce its installation time. These changes were due to many of the newer building requirements specified by the LEED and Green Building codes. Among the improvements are the improved accuracy from +/- 1.1% FSO to +/- 0.85% FSO, field selectable input pressure and analog output ranges, Overpressure Indication, and optional LCD display. The increased accuracy of this sensor will allow for better measurement and control of the static pressure within the ductwork in your buildings but will still be one of the best values in the HVAC marketplace. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Commercial HVAC, Energy Saving Ideas, HVAC Sensors

A look at Siemens

August 8, 2012 by 1 Comment

Over the years Control Trends has given you a look at various manufactures of controls and their products. I came across this video the other day that is quite unique in it’s own rite. And you know, it’s time to give Siemens some good old Control Trends Love… We know them… we sell them now let’s look into Siemens a little deeper.

 

In the HVAC world Siemens supplies Thermostats, Sensors, Controllers, Valves, Damper Actuators, VFDs, Switches and Realys, and so much more. In the future I will be bringing to you (being an old boiler guy) a look at the Siemens controls that deal with the boiler side of our industry. But for now enjoy the “primer” and let’s give Siemens the love they deserve.

 

 

 

 

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ACI adds new A/LP2 Series Pressure Transmitter to Lineup

July 19, 2012 by 1 Comment

The A/LP2 Series pressure transmitters incorporate a durable piezoresistive sensing element to enable low pressure measurements.  Integrated temperature compensation with offset and span calibration extends the performance of these devices to provide excellent long term reliability.

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Product Review: Functional Devices Relay Rewind

June 19, 2012 by 1 Comment

Need training on Functional Devices Products? Probably not, in that Functional Devices, with their really cool portfolio of products, including the RIB Relay, are intuitive and easy to use. But just in case, we are posting a Rewind of a Functional Devices Luch and Learn held at Stromquist & Company
lasts a while, so grab a cold drink and plan on spending the next half an hour and get educated by the wonderful Angie Jarvis on how Functional Devices can make your control life easier.
If you use Functional Devices we want to hear about it in comments. Also, please email this post to your friends by clicking the last button ( “email this”) above the about author box.

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Two Minute Product Review: ACI Freezer Enclosures and Temperature Sensors

December 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment


These ACI Platinum RTD temperature sensors with special enclosures for freezer applications are perfect for freezers, meat packing plants,chemical plants, and laboratories.
NIST certified, these ACI temperature sensors provide an affordable solution for low temperature applications.

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Honeywell Analytics live at CGNA Vendor Showcase

August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Up close and personal, check out the Honeywell Analytics team and their really cool gas monitoring systems [Read more...]

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