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Alexa, who won the 2014 ControlTrends Plant Controller of the Year? Watch this video and go back in time and see for yourself!

The 2019 ControlTrends Awards is almost upon us! Feburay 2, the superstars of HVAC and Smart Building Controls will descend on BB Kings to celebrate the best of the best in a 2 for 1 celebration like no other. Not only will attendees get to experince  the excitement of the ControlTrends Awards , they will also be part of the biggest Super Bowl party in Orlando!

As we prepare for this momentous Event, we will be sharing some of the great moments of past ControlTrends Awards!

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Johnson Controls acquires EasyIO Building and Energy Management System

Acquisition will allow Johnson Controls to expand its reach in building automation, HVAC and refrigeration markets.

MILWAUKEE – (November 21, 2019) – Johnson Controls announced today that it closed an agreement to purchase the EasyIO Building and Energy Management System (BEMS) product line. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, EasyIO has operations in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America.

The acquisition will create significant growth opportunities as Johnson Controls leverages the EasyIO products and team in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and APAC building automation markets, as well as the global HVAC and refrigeration markets.

“EasyIO provides a valuable addition to our already robust building automation system portfolio, which includes brands such as Metasys, Facility Explorer, Verasys and BCPro,” said James Burke, VP & GM BAS at Johnson Controls. “We look forward to bringing our collective customers new building automation products and services that create sustainable solutions.”

“EasyIO provides a valuable addition to our already robust building automation system portfolio, which includes brands such as Metasys, Facility Explorer, Verasys and BCPro.” – James Burke, VP & GM BAS at Johnson Controls

“This is an exciting move for us,” said Mike Marston, Co-Owner, EasyIO. “With access to Johnson Controls resources, EasyIO will continue to bring to market even more new, innovative products.”

Johnson Controls has more than 30 years of industry-leading expertise in building automation systems and has driven HVAC controls innovation for more than 130 years. The company provides building automation solutions for complex and light-commercial buildings.

EasyIO’s product line includes IP-based and network-ready controllers, HMI products, peripherals, gateways, and modems. The company serves the facility management market, including office buildings, utilities, industrial facilities, hotels, healthcare facilities, retail stores, residences and educational facilities.

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

For more information about Johnson Controls, visit https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/building-automation-and-controls. For more information about EasyIO, visit https://www.easyio.pro/about easyio.html or https://www.easyio.pro/becomeapartner.html.

About Johnson Controls
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. We deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 105,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®. For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols on Twitter.

About EasyIO
EasyIO provides flexible, innovative products for Building and Energy Management Systems (BEMS) that are used in huge infrastructure projects and are perfect for all types of buildings, from very large to smaller types of buildings or estates of buildings. EasyIO’s controllers significantly lower the software costs of BEMS because they can combine multiple protocols like Sox, BACnet, Modbus, EnOcean and Web API. For more information, visit https://www.easyio.com.

Episode 339 ControlTalk NOW features Industry Experts: Brian Marini of Twisted Pair Automation and Siemens’ Jon Lester

Brian Marini and Jon Lester join us on ControlTalk NOW 339

System Integrator, Brian Marini, of Twisted Pair Automation Weighs in on EasyIO's Value Proposition

Twisted Pair Automation’s Brian Marini is a veteran systems integrator with lots of field experience.  Listen in as Brian shares some of his experience and insights into several challenging applications where the flexibility of the EasyIO product portfolio allowed him to win the business and customize the solution to exceed customer expectations.

Keep on top of Industry Trends! Make sure to listen to Jon Lester's "Buildings of Tomorrow" Siemens Smart Infrastructure Podcasts!

Enormously interesting and informative, Jon Lester’s concise, snack-sized podcasts will keep you in the know! Subscribe to Jon’s Buildings of Tomorrow Podcast today! Tune in and get your weekly insights on industry trends and innovations, which make the buildings safer, sustainable, and deliver more productive and healthier environments.

Contemporary Controls' BASrouter 3.0 With Diagnostics Proves Popular!

Contemporary Controls Announces New Products, Training Materials, and Events. In evidence at this year’s BACnet International Plugfest were many vendors utilizing the Contemporary Controls BASrouter 3.0 as the interface between the BACnet products they were testing and BACnet/IP. The BASrouter provides the connection between the IP and MS/TP networks, allowing vendors to verify that they can communicate successfully with devices on MS/TP.  Read more

Global Control 5 Advanced Building Automation Solutions Based on the Global Niagara Framework® Standard

Global Control 5 designs and manufactures Intelligent Automation Management Systems (iSMA). ISMA offerconsists of software, DDC controllers, fan-coil room controllers, I / O modules and peripherals such as sensors, relays, etc. Our products are manufactured in Poland and sold with great success in the world.  Read more!

HVAC Tech School: The Easy Way to Convert 0-135 ohms to 4-20 mA

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What is the easiest way to convert 0-135 ohm signals to 4-20ma signals?

One of the most common questions we receive  at Stromquist & Company  is how to convert zero to 135 ohms signal into a 4 to 20 milliamp signal. Think about how many times you have been in the field and your control signals don’t match.  Read more!

CyberPower Systems Delivers Power Protection at the Edge! UPS Systems, Battery Backup, PDUs, USB Surge Protection and More!

CyberPower manufactures professional-grade power protection equipment. These proven, trusted power management solutions meet the most critical requirements of home offices, small-to-medium businesses, corporate offices, healthcare, government, and education facilities. Find the right Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for your connected devices. 

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EasyIO’s New Product Release: FS-20 “The Ultimate High Performance IP Controller”

The FS-20 is a high-performance network controller with a 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 512 MB RAM, 8GB flash memory, HTML5 graphics, a suite of applications and kits, and multifunctional adapter widgets.

The FS-20 offers incomparable performance and live programming via EasyIO CPT Tools. The FS-20 supports the latest IT network and security standards. The built-in VPN allows for secure remote connectivity, a unique feature in a controller.

Protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, Sox, and TCom are supported. The FS series includes SQL database and REST API for additional data integration and multi-system interoperability. Flash RAM enables data collection and storage at the device.

The FS-20 has 12 UI, 6 UO, and 2 DO. Input point capacity can be expanded using the FD20i. Device andengineering licenses and annual maintenance upgrades are included in the one-time cost of the controller.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

• On board 8GB of EMMC for storage and history
• Supports Enterprise Network Security 802.1x and TLS 1.2, SSL, IPv6 and DHCP Client
• BACnet MSTP Client/Server, BACnet IP Client/Server, Modbus RTU Master/Slave, Modbus TCP Master/
Slave, MQTT, TCOM, SOX
• EasyIO Peer to Peer Protocol, compatible with FS, FG+, FW and FT Series
• Built-in HTML 5 web server and SSL certificate support
• RESTful API and graphics web services
• Built-in VPN Server and Client
• Network Time Protocol (NTP) Client
• SMTP protocol (outgoing email) with SSL authentication
• SQL Lite up to 100,000 records
• Built-in dashboard

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 24V AC +/- 5% or 24V DC +20% / – 15%
Consumption 18VA
Current Rating 500mA at 24VAC/VDC
Storage Temp -20 to 85 oC ( -4 to 185 oF )
Operating Temp 0 to 65 0C (32 to 150 oF)
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% Relative Humidity non-condensing
Dimension 198 x 104 x 44 (mm), 7.8 x 4.1 x 1.7 (inches)
Material UL Approved
Weight 436g / 15.4 oz
Main Processor 1.2 Ghz Quad Core ARM A7
Processor ARM Cortex A0 48 Mhz
Flash Memory 8 GB
RAM 512 MB
SD card Holder Yes. For Application backup Storage
Ethernet 1 x Ethernet Port 10Mb/100Mb
10Base-T/ 100Base-T interface, half or full duplex
RS 485 Ports 2 x RS485
Real Time Clock (RTC) Real Time Clock with min 5 days backup by superCAP
Power Failure Protection SuperCap Apps Safety Backup
Network Security Standard IPv6, DHCP Client, SSL, TLS 1.2, 802.1x
VPN Client and Server
Database and API MQTT, SQL database and REST API
Protocols Supported BACnet MSTP Client/Server, BACnet IP Client/Server, Modbus RTU Master/Slave, Modbus
TCP Master/Slave, TCOM, web services, HTML5, SOX
Email Service SMTP protocol (outgoing email) with SSL authentication
Time Sync Protocol Network Time Sync Protocol
Modbus Baud Rate Speed : (9.6K, 19.2k, 38.4K, 57.6K) , Data Bits : 8 , Parity : Odd, Even, None
BACnet Baud Rate Speed : 9.6K, 19.2k, 38.4K, 76.8K
Universal Inputs 12 x UI , 12-bit ADC with PGA
Resistance Mode : 500 – 500K Ohms (+/- 10 Ohms)
Voltage Mode : 0-10V (+/- 0.05V)
Current mode: 0-20mA DC (+/- 0.01 mA)
Impedance <25 Ohms
Pulse count mode (max): 20 Pulse per sec at 50% duty cycle (20Hz)
Digital mode : Voltage Free Contact
Digital Output 2 x DO (with LED Indicator)
Type: Relay Contacts, SPST NO, 48VA/2A at 24V
Universal Output 6 x UO, 12-bit DAC
Voltage mode: output range 0-10V DC, Min Load
Impedance 2,000 Ohm.
Maximum 5ma current draw
Current mode: 0-20mA, Max Load Impedance 800 Ohm.
Digital mode: maximum sinking current 200mA (for Switching Relays)
SKU EasyIO-FS-20
EasyIO-FS-20M (US only)
Warranty 18 months
Certifications CE, BTL, UL, FCC, RoHS
Engineer Tool CPT
Product and Engineering
License
Included
Annual Maintenance Included
Contact www.easyio.com

EasyIO Updates: See you in Bali! And more news…

EasyIO is pleased to announce our next event as we continue to spread our message in Bali organised by our EasyIO APAC team.

Agenda & Speakers

  • Conference Program will include:
    EasyIO company updates
    Product news
    Technical & educational sessions
    Speakers from EasyIO and Guest Speakers from Europe, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia
    Reserve a spot below and receive emails as we update the agenda.

Become a Certified Partner

s we move out of summer holidays we are being frequently asked for new training dates, so here is a new extra-training date to support popular demand.

Our next CPT ‘F-series’ training will be held in Gemert (the Netherlands) on September 17th & 18th; and then London (UK) on September 24th & 25th.

Please register by sending an email to sales@easyio.eu 

EasyIO is ready for the future, are you?

As we drive the industry to a new open era of integration and advanced edge capabilities in BMS we need new members of our Team to help us in our challenge!

We need Support Engineers for our office in the UK and the Netherlands. A great opportunity for someone who is willing to challenge themselves to be different, to be a part of an amazing team that knows what excellent customer service and support looks like, and for someone to grow with EasyIO’s tremendous success and growth… come and join us and help change the face of our industry.

Contact Robert Swann on rs@easyio.eu if you know someone who fits the job!

EasyIO’s 2019 World Conference Wrap Up Video, The Director’s Cut!

Congratulations once again to EasyIO for the highly successful and memorable World Conference Program held in Amsterdam, NE.  Johan Schakenraad and Mike Marston and the entire team at EasyIO delivered a marvelous mixture of product and project showcasing, a road map filled with technology and innovation — along with an incredible round of networking and entertainment.

And what could capture the true essence of the event better than the Director’s  cut wrap-up video. Congratulations to Bo van den Bosch, Marketing Manager, EasyIO, Europe, and Koen Van der Ligt of Label4 Visuals for a presentation well done.

EasyIO — It’s All in the Touch! Color, Touchscreen Room Sensors

It's All in the Touch

Now in two flavors, EIO-55 and EIO-75, touchscreen temperature sensors.  They come default in Fahrenheit for display and variable output (EIO-50 and EIO-70 is default Celcius). The 55 has optional humidity sensing and the 75 has optional humidity and CO2 sensing. Both models include 24VAC/DC power supply.
 

Size Matters

These sensors offer a modern, flush mounted slim design with a 3.5″ backlit LCD color touchscreen. They can be used for various zone or underfloor heating/cooling control applications. 

 

How to Communicate

The MOD models have built-in Modbus RTU communications and
the BAC models provide BACnet MSTP communications. The thermostats can also be configured and used as a lighting interface. The 75 has fan control.

In Your Face

This image illustrates the typical home screen on the user interface. The screen is touch sensitive and shows the current status of the system. Inside the red/blue/white ring the device shows the current target value (temperature). As default, the ring’s intensity changes based on the target value differing from the sensor (built-in sensor) measurement.

Read All About IT

Download the EIO-55 User Guide or the EIO-75 User Guide.

Buy & Try

Order samples before July 20 (2019), and take 20% off each SKU.

EIO-55-BAC: BACnet, List $431
EIO-55-MOD: Modbus, List $431
EIO-55-BAC-RH: BACnet, Humidity Sensor, List $578
EIO-55-MOD-RH: Modbus, Humidity Sensor, List $578
EIO-75-BAC: BACnet MSTP, fan control, List $455
EIO-75-MOD: Modbus, fan control, List $455
EIO-75-BAC-RH: BACnet MSTP, Humidity, fan control, List $603
EIO-75-MOD-RH: Modbus Humidity Sensor, fan control, List $603
EIO-75-BAC-CO2: BACnet MSTP, CO2, fan control, List $1,054
EIO-75-MOD-CO2: Modbus, CO2, fan control, List $1,054
EIO-75-BAC-CO2-RH: BACnet MSTP, CO2 and Humidity, fan control, List $1,266
EIO-75-MOD-CO2-RH: Modbus, CO2 and Humidity, fan control, List $1,266

Note:
1. The ERST-50 SKU has changed to EIO-55 reflecting a default to Fahrenheit.
2. For Celcius, order 50 or 70.  Lead times will be longer as these are not stocked in the US.

Partner Central

2019 EasyIO World Conference Teaser Video. Full Amsterdam Conference Video Highlights to Follow!

The conference was a fabulous opportunity to meet the EasyIO team, learn more about what’s on the road ahead, and of course, mix and mingle with EasyIO Partners across the globe. 
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Adrian  Forget, Director Phase 2 MEP at Battersea Power Station Development  Company and Tom Randall,  Head of Building Optimization Services at Verco Global were two of the keynote speakers.

Stay tuned! Final highlight video to follow in the near future.

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