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“Feedback from the field has been very positive. This unit is a perfect fit for applications ranging from strip malls to residential projects.” The system uses a single control to integrate and manage all comfort functions: temperature, humidity, airflow, ventilation, indoor air quality (IAQ), and zoning. “Carrier is taking residential comfort to an entirely new level of innovation, intelligence, and functionality,” said Bob McDonough, president, Carrier Residential and Light Commercial Systems. “Not only is it the easiest programmable unit ever, providing homeowners with Energy Star®-certified efficiency, but the exclusive automated diagnostic features are like having a service technician built into the system — one who can call for backup.” When maintenance issues arise, the control provides an alert and displays the phone number of an authorized Carrier dealer. An optional Remote Access Kit will allow the system to contact the dealer when service is required, permit remote troubleshooting, and give homeowners remote control of the system via the Internet or a phone. onyx, quartz, and natural wood grain finishes, and snap on to create a new look. The outside cover protects the internal design. Honeywell Building Solutions (https://buildingsolutions. honeywell.com) expanded its ComfortPoint™ HVAC control system with LON-based programmable unitary and variable-air volume (VAV) controllers. The new controllers, which are compliant with the networking specifications from LonMark® International, give consulting engineers and facility managers a flexible platform for monitoring and managing HVAC equipment from a variety of vendors. They also complement the company’s existing BACnet-based controllers. “ComfortPoint lets customers choose the right communication protocol and HVAC equipment for any particular application,” said Luca Mazzei, director of Americas marketing, Honeywell Building Solutions. “With the flexibility and openness of the system, customers can mix and match technology to get the best controller, and best value, for the job.” The system is accessible through a secure Web connection from any personal computer using Internet Explorer, the company said. This is possible because ComfortPoint uses the Niagara Framework® from Tridium (www.tridium.com) to transform data from LON or BACnet devices into uniform software components, enabling the Keeping compliant and keeping cool shouldn’t be that hard R-410A compatible, high-pressure refrigeration controls now available from Johnson Controls/PENN. No ozone layer depletion allowed. No CFC use allowed. No use of R-22 allowed. Compliance can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Johnson Controls offers a complete line of controls rated to meet the increased pressures associated with R-410A, from VFD66 and P66 fan speed controls to P70 and P470 pressure controls to System 350 modular controls and pressure transducers. For more information, call 1-800-972-8040, ext. 795 or visit our web site www.johnsoncontrols.com. Integrated HVAC Systems | Building Management Systems | Technical Building Services | Industrial & Commercial Refrigeration Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Solutions | Global WorkPlace Solutions | Security & Fire Safety The company’s new Edge thermostat was designed to function not only as a comfort control device, but also as a design accessory. Their interchangeable faceplates are available in silver metallic, espresso leather, gold luster, saddle-brush, ONLINE AT WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM ■ Johnsoncontrols012108.indd 1 eProduct #17 at achrnews.com 1/7/08 12:56:43 PM February 18, 2008 21 http://www.johnsoncontrols.com http://www.johnsoncontrols.com http://WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM http://WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM

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