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directly addresses the building's
need for supplemental heat against
the curtainwalls and glazing, while
fully integrating with the architects'
designed interior spaces.
NIBCO introduces its 585HP (High
Performance) Bronze Ball Valves,
representing a leap in innovation in
the ball valve market. Designed for
commercial and industrial applications, the lead-free 585HP full
port ball valve line allows for easier
installation, adjustability and long
service life. The patented laserwelded construction eliminates the
threaded body to body-end connection allowing for a higher operating
pressure up to 1,000 psi (6.9 MPa)
cold working pressure and 150 psi
(1 MPa) steam working pressure, and
operating temperature up to 250°F
(121°C).
Belimo Americas announced the
integration of BACnet MS/TP communication capability for the ZIP
Economizer. The new BACnet data
objects will provide building owners
and facility managers the ability to
gain valuable insight into the equipment's operation. In addition, the
ZIP with BACnet provides Building
Management System (BMS) operators ﬂexibility with economizer logic
and control parameters now available over the buildings' communication bus.
The Ruskin ADC105 addressable
damper controller meets NFPA 80
and 105 life safety remote damper
testing requirements. The ADC105
is an addressable module that works
with SIMPLEX ES ﬁre alarm panels.
With the ADC105 connected to a
SIMPLEX ﬁre alarm system, it allows
continuous monitoring and alarm
capability if something should go
wrong. The ADC105 allows for the
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Julie Birchﬁeld, a mainstream launch manager, and Brad Birchﬁeld, a consultant, discuss the beneﬁts of the twopage scroll and electronically commutated motors for unitary options from LG Electronics USA.

periodic testing that is required in
NFPA 80 and NFPA 105.
SPX Cooling Technologies introduces its new Marley MH Element
Fluid Cooler, an induced-draft,
crossﬂow closed-circuit cooling
tower suitable for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, industrial,
and process cooling applications.
Because of its hybrid operation and
high-efﬁciency components, the
cooling tower delivers more thermal
capacity with a smaller footprint and
lower fan power.
New Climatix rooftop unit performance optimization solutions from
Siemens feature Climatix controllers
as well as a mobile commissioning
application and remote management software. The Climatix solutions provide HVAC contractors a
new service program for building
owners that simpliﬁes maintenance
and management of RTUs for more
predictable maintenance and costs
and better comfort.
Panasonic displayed the ClimaPure
XE ductless mini-split system. With
patented nanoe X technology, the

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new solution provides a comfortable environment for occupants
by reducing common pollutants
and odors to help maintain healthy
indoor air quality within residential,
institutional and light commercial
spaces.
Victaulic has launched the industry's ﬁrst grooved piping system
designed exclusively for chlorinated
polyvinyl chloride/polyvinyl chloride
(CPVC/PVC) pipe. Created for use
on Schedules 40 and 80 CPVC and
PVC pipe, the system includes a full
line of installation-ready couplings,
ﬁttings and pipe preparation tools.
Victaulic's new solution offers the
fastest, cleanest installation method
for CPVC/PVC pipe and eliminates
several drawbacks associated with
traditional joining methods.
The Versatec packaged water
source rooftop unit from
WaterFurnace is not only designed to
meet the highest demands in efﬁciency and features but also exceeds
ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013
requirements for rooftops with
economizers. The Versatec Rooftop is

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