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applications including small to mid-sized rooftop and heat pump applications, as well as small mechanical room applications. http://tinyurl.com/7f6abha The TSI VelociCalc ® 9565 multifunction ventilation meter accurately measures air velocity, airflow, temperature, humidity, and pressure simultaneously. The parameters are presented on a graphic display with on-screen messages and instructions. http://tinyurl. com/86q7lsc Tridium is offering NiagaraAX, Release 3.6, which includes many recently added features and enhancements including support for battery-less options and 802.11 Wi-Fi, heightened security, a number of new usability enhancements and options for BTL OWS and AWS. http://tinyurl.com/7onua59 VTR7300 controller from Viconics is available in network and network-ready models. This retrofit solution can be integrated into building automation systems by using existing controller wiring and optional integrated PIR motion sensor and wireless window and door switches. http://tinyurl.com/7lcl8x7

where do you see the best prospects for business in 2012? attendees Retrofit/Renovation ............. 58% Maintenance ......................... 21% New Construction................. 21%
Data from ASHRAE Journal surveys of 2012 AHR Expo attendees (448; 6% response rate) and exhibitors (162; 11.5% response rate).

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Delta Controls’ DNS-CHM24 combines temperature, humidity, CO2 and motion sensing options into a single BACnet MS/TP device with a display and push button interface. Combining sensors simplifies installation. IAQPoint2 from Honeywell Analytics features a customizable touchscreen monitor with ability to control three IAQ parameters (carbon dioxide or volatile organic compounds, temperature, and humidity). IAQPoint2 increases energy efficiency and comfort through on-demand ventilation with relays triggering fans locally or via a BAS. http://tinyurl.com/7vylud5 KMC Controls and Titus HVAC introduce the Titus Alpha Controller line of products. Select digital variable air volume (VAV) terminal units from Titus are now available with integrated BACnet Applications Specific Controllers designed and manufactured by KMC Controls. The Alpha line advances air distribution using VAV by lowering installation costs and increasing ease of installation, startup, and commissioning. http://tinyurl.com/7wplpnn Nest Labs offers the Nest Learning Thermostat, a smart home thermostat that programs itself based on the user’s habits. The Nest Learning Thermostat automatically observes users’ schedules and temperature preferences and responds by adjusting the temperature to a comfortable level when the user is at home, and changing it to an energysaving level while the user is away. http:// tinyurl.com/5t7qzbf Siemens introduces its Facility Prime iOS app for the APOGEE Building Automation System. Through customized screens, Facility Prime enables fast,

convenient, mobile interaction with a multitude of facility conditions. http:// tinyurl.com/89kscfx The new Smart Si thermostat from ecobee features a high-resolution color display, an intuitive user interface, sleek buttons, and live weather reports. It also offers access from anywhere in the world via a computer, smart phone, or tablet. The Smart Si uses advanced algorithms to ensure the greatest possible energy savings and can be easily programmed for vacations or daily schedules. http:// tinyurl.com/7jbjdxn The OnGuard RMT system from Bradford White is a remote monitoring service for commercial and residential gas-powered water heaters. OnGuard RMT combines proprietary hardware, alert status notification, 24/7 factorybased technical support, and fast service dispatch. http://tinyurl.com/7ndfga8 The Right-Mobile Consultant from Wrightsoft is a powerful, easy-to-use Cloud-based tool that helps HVAC dealers calculate block loads, utility costs, and payback analyses. It can automatically generate and email proposals based on this data. The app is accessible from a Web browser on virtually any Internet-enabled device. http://tinyurl.com/79oetct The WattNode BACnet meter from Continental Control Systems allows seamless accessibility to electrical system measurements including power, energy, voltage, current, and power factor. WattNode meters support full self-discovery of the meter and all of its objects, and provide more than 50 electric power-related measurements, 64 addresses, and selectable baud rates up to 76.8K. http://tinyurl.com/6tm8w2p TPI’s condition monitoring system diagnoses basic vibration problems such as out-of-balance, misalignment, looseness and bearing damage. Its C-Trend software predicts breakdown based on conditions. http://tinyurl.com/6rtlquy

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Comfort System™ Z-2000 from Jackson Systems is a commercial zone control system that allows a single HVAC unit to have up to 20 individual zones. Each zone
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