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G INTELLIGENT LIGHTING GREEN INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS to-use, and easily and inexpensively expendable systems. Sobeys is a leading grocery retailer and food distributor in the Maritime Provinces. It was fundamental for Sobeys to choose a lighting control system which allowed an efficient management of the lighting scripts, but which could easily be integrated within their main automation and monitoring system. Cristal Controls has supplied, for many of Sobeys branches, complete lighting control systems. More precisely, luminaries are now controlled at the Torbam Road branch in Newfoundland by 79 relays. Six auto-programmable electronic interfaces are located inside the control panels, which allows the manager to reassign groups, and thus to create new zones, without the intervention of a technician. This simple system allows Sobeys and its control managers to accomplish the required scripts for optimal performance. SOLUTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES In small buildings, Cristal Controls’ systems allow, at a very affordable cost, to eliminate the problems due to the utilization in traditional systems of mechanical clocks. When performing new building construction, the implementation of a lighting control system represents an investment of only about $1,500, with a very short return on investment. Lighting control systems manage and automate all the lighting control tasks; lights are turned off when offices are unoccupied, and lighting of parking areas is reduced at night. A lighting control system was installed at a Toronto Toyota dealer because of its strong scheduling characteristics. The system includes a total of 12 relays, located in two distinct panels. The two panels communicate together via the Echelon network, and schedule creation and management software is available on the manager’s computer. The system is simple, but it allows the Toyota dealer to control lighting costs to increase the profitability of its business. Indeed, in small businesses, lighting control solutions can be as profitable as in large-scale projects. ADAPTABILITY FOR CONTROL AND SAVINGS IN ALL BUILDINGS Lighting control solutions are essential in lowering the cost of energy use in many buildings. Fortunately, their adaptability makes it possible to take profit of control opportunities in all types of buildings. GIB Chaput is president of Cristal Controls, and can be reached at 1-800681-9590, ext 222 or by e-mail at pchaput@cristalcontrols.com. Who Should Attend? ■ Building Owners ■ Facility Engineers ■ Developers ■ Consultants, contractors, suppliers ■ Building Managers ■ Mechanical/Electrical Engineers ■ Facility Managers ■ Government ■ Institutional Building Owners Westin Arlington Gateway Arlington, VA March 25-26, 2009 Now in its 3rd year, the Green Intelligent Buildings Conference is one conference you do not want to miss. Attendees will beneﬁt from two full days of workshops, training sessions, exhibitor showcases, networking events and more. Real world education you can implement into the workplace immediately. Seminar topics include: ■ Emerging Technology ■ Enterprise Systems and Middleware ■ Lighting Controls ■ Controls, Comfort, and Efﬁciency: Active chilled beam and radiant systems ■ Case study workshops present Green Intelligent Buildings in practice in schools and government as well as commercial ofﬁce ■ The Green Intelligent Building Life Cycle – Planning and Financing Intelligent Buildings – Designing and Commissioning Intelligent Buildings – Operating and Maintaining Intelligent Buildings – Powering Intelligent Buildings: Energy and Demand Response Now accepting papers. Sponsorship opportunities available. www.bnpevents.com/ES/BACS/ 60G ES GREEN INTELLIGENT BUILDINGS November 2008 http://www.bnpevents.com/ES/BACS/ http://www.bnpevents.com/ES/BACS/

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Engineered Systems - November 2008 Contents Editor’s Note HVAC Challenge Back2Basics Case In Point Commissioning Building Automation HVACR Designer Tips Show Me The Motor Money The IAQ Top 10 Putting A Damper on Tragedy Special: Lighting Controls Computers & Software Products Glossary Classifieds Advertiser Index Tomorrow’s Environment

Engineered Systems - November 2008

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