Johnson Controls introduced the Luxaire® Ovation™ Ultra High Efficiency Packaged Unit. The combination of the unit’s two-stage compressor, VFD, high-efficiency indoor/outdoor coil, and premium-efficiency indoor/outdoor motor, delivers up to 18.1 SEER and 14.35 EER.
Rosenberg’s new trestle-design GKHB 5.5kW backward curved fan module combines an electronically commutated (EC) motor with the high-efficiency Rosenberg B-Wheel impeller greater efficiency and easy installation. The new B-Wheel Trestle Module features a standard flexible duct connection.
Victaulic has developed the VicFlex™ Style AB6 Assembly for cold storage applications. The company says the VicFlex reduces hands-on installation time by as much as 75%. With the technology, company officials believe users will no longer have to wrestle with rubber boots or messy foam sprays or wait for glue to dry. There also is no need to cut and measure hard pipe.
Emerson Network Power says its Liebert® HPC-S Chiller is now available around the globe. The company claims the freecooling chiller enables small- to medium-size data centers to achieve breakthrough efficiency by creating an end-to-end chilled water system with integrated controls that can help dramatically lower the facility’s power usage effectiveness (PUE) rating.
Daikin Applied now offers fan array options for its Vision™ indoor, Skyline™ outdoor, and custom air handlers. Daikin’s fan array options, in combination with the modular air handler design and 2-in cabinet variable dimensioning, provide specifying engineers with a number of configurations for design flexibility.
Honeywell has introduced its Din-Mon™ energy meters, communicating submeters that integrate with the Building Automation Systems and help building owners and managers monitor, measure, and reduce energy costs. In response to customer demand for easy installation, Honeywell says its Din-Mon energy meters can be installed on wall mounted DIN rail or in HVAC equipment enclosures.
The VT8000 from Viconics Technologies provides increased energy savings and comfort at a lower price point compared to a full building automation system, according to the company. Viconics officials also said the room controller provides the functionality, comfort, control, and energy savings expected from a modern controller with the added flexibility to choose customizable options.
Spire Metering Technology has released its next-generation handheld ultrasonic flow meter, the Regal Series RH40 Handheld Ultrasonic Flow Meter. The company says the RH40 is engineered to deliver fast, portable non-intrusive flow and energy measurement across a broad array of pipe sizes and applications for water, waste water, heating, cooling, and other liquid flow applications.
Powerhouse Dynamics has expanded the remote equipment control functionality of its enterprise energy and asset management system. In addition, the company reported that the system has been renamed SiteSage™, replacing the eMonitor™ name under which it has been known. SiteSage is designed for multi-site operators of small commercial facilities, such as restaurant, convenience store, and specialty retail chains. According to the company, the new SiteSage Controller has the ability to control equipment and has been extended beyond HVAC to any equipment including lighting.
According to Ashcroft®, its pressure switches offer a unique selection of features to meet the requirements of most any industrial application. Available in a variety of sizes and configurations, the switches can be provided with NEMA 4 watertight and NEMA 7 explosion proof housings.