ATLANTA — Facility managers will benefit from more precise hot water flow in their zoning reheat systems using the new OptiPoint™ smart valves from Automated Logic Corporation (ALC). The valves feature communicating actuators that allow ALC terminal unit controllers to manage reheat valve positions directly using serial commands. This communications technology offers more precise control than conventional zone valves, as the actuator is capable of modulating to any position as directed by the controller and provides exact position feedback for diagnostic purposes. Automated Logic, a provider of innovative building-management solutions, is a part of Carrier, a global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security, and building automation technologies.

Designed in partnership with Belimo®, a manufacturer of actuator solutions, the new OptiPoint smart valves join Automated Logic’s fast-growing family of communicating peripherals. They offer seamless connectivity to the WebCTRL® building automation system, providing operators with access to valve performance data from anywhere at any time and quick error detection with integrated fault detection and diagnostics. Operators are automatically notified if a valve has failed, becomes stuck, or is cycling or leaking.