Electronics Protection - Fall 2016 - 24

Thermal Emerson Network Power Introduces First IoT Mobile App for Thermal Monitoring and Troubleshooting Emerson Network Power has introduced the iCOM CMS, a thermal system control aimed at giving IT professionals much needed monitoring and protection of equipment in small IT spaces supporting edge computing. iCOM CMS includes the first Internet of Things (IoT) app in the thermal space, giving IT managers visibility into thermal conditions and cooling equipment performance in these small spaces via mobile devices, the web and building management systems (BMS). Emerson's recently released "2016 Cooling the Edge Survey" found that monitoring was among the top three concerns facing IT professionals in North America when it comes to managing small IT spaces. Nearly half said these spaces contribute to company revenues. As these small spaces grow in criticality in support of edge computing for cloud and collocation processing, iCOM CMS protects critical business revenue supported by these spaces by providing real-time alarms and notifications that reduce downtime and speed recovery. For the first time, IT managers can use mobile devices to view room and equipment conditions and alarm notifications, assign alarms to service technicians and ensure the progress of technician troubleshooting through automated workflow tracking. "iCOM CMS supports the critical transformation of data center processes, delivering increased visibility and control," said Jennifer Cooke, research director for global market intelligence provider International Data Corporation's (IDC) Datacenter Trends and Strategies team. "Improving protection and operational efficiency are top priorities for data center and facility managers; iCOM CMS provides them with a more efficient use of cooling resources as well as streamlined processes to monitor and control remote facilities. Increasingly, in hybrid environments that utilize edge computing and IoT technologies, this remote visibility and control is essential," Cooke added. "As enterprises are now focusing more on gathering data flows at the logical extremes of a network, remote visibility and workflow tracking control of the state of IT at the edge is critical. Enterprises need an understanding of the cooling conditions of these spaces before problems arise. iCOM CMS provides unique, advanced remote visibility and alarm management from any mobile device, desktop computer or building management system," said Alea Fairchild, entrepreneur in residence, Blue Hill Research. iCOM CMS is simple to deploy and secure, with streamlined BMS integration and accessibility behind corporate firewalls. It works with existing Liebert brand small space cooling systems, including the ceiling mounted Liebert Mini-Mate2 system and the wall mounted Liebert Datamate system. It also will be available with the new Liebert SRC mini-split system by the end of 2016. Ice Qube, Inc. Announces the Evolution Series Air Conditioners Ice Qube, Inc. has introduced its next version of the Evolution series air conditioners for ordinary and hazardous locations Class 1 Division 2 Groups A, B, C, & D. The EV Evolution series standard features include full UL certification on all options, a compact foot print which makes this unit the well suited fit for smaller cabinets, three position condenser air flow with the option to direct hot discharge air in different directions. All class 1 division 2 units come with a standard pressurization fitting. The Evolution series class 1 division 2 models do not require purging as a protection method, but is included for customer convenience. For general purpose models the pressurization fitting is a great option when enclosure purging is necessary in ordinary locations. The Evolution series standard features include a standard digital controller with programmable temperatures and alarms. The controller can be installed on either the front or the rear of the unit, inside or outside of the enclosure. The Evolution series can be used with or without purge system, uses environmentally friendly refrigerant, with efficient, quiet and long lasting rotary compressor. A powder coat finish is standard on durable 16 gauge welded steel 24 Fall 2016 * www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com http://www.ElectronicsProtectionMagazine.com

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