Chris Vavra, Content Specialist
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UPS for IT systems
Eaton’s 9PX UPS for 5 to 11 kVA applications provides a power protection solution for IT and facility managers striving to control energy costs and consumption.
Lighting control panelboard
Square D Emergency Lighting Control Panelboard by Schneider Electric is a circuit breaker panelboard with onboard automatic load control relays that centralize egress lighting control in the equipment closet.
Combination USB charger
The USB Duplex Tamper Resistant receptacle by Cooper Wiring Devices eliminates the need for bulky adapters by including two integrated USB charging ports rated at 2.1 A to charge virtually any electronic device.
Building system transparency application
Siemens’ Facility Prime mobile application for the APOGEE BAS enables fast, convenient, mobile interaction with a multitude of facility conditions.
Wall mount water heater
The ARMOR Wall Mount water heater series by Lochinvar offers up to 96% thermal efficiency with a 5:1 turndown and a compact, wall-mounted design that fits tight installations.
HMI-PLCs for OEMs
The XV Series HMI-PLCs by Eaton combines control, visualization, and data management tasks in a single device.
Fan controller application
BAFWorks gives users control over all of their Big Ass Fans from a single location.
Infrared cameras
The Fluke Ti125 is a light, rugged, and easy-to-use professional thermal imager for industrial and commercial applications that performs fast and efficient infrared inspections.
Industrial fan – 2013-04-09 – 2013-04-09
The Powerfoil X2.0 uses an airfoil system that combines airfoils and winglets with AirFence technology to increase overall coverage by 28%.
UPS protection for data centers
The Liebert NXL 1100 kVA/1100 kW UPS by Emerson Network Power offers medium to large data centers a high level of operating efficiency.
Advanced signal analysis
Siemens’ ASAtechnology is a software-based solution that compares sensor signal data to sophisticated algorithms to differentiate between a fire emergency and harmless smoke, steam, or dust.
Motor control module
The Building Automation Starter motor controls from Cerus feature the Smartstart Control Module for seamless integration with digital controls.
ICU sink and faucet system
The integrated ICU handwashing sink and faucet system from American Standard is designed to minimize splashing and create a more hygienic environment.
Ground fault, phase-voltage indicator
The UL Listed Littelfuse EL3100 ground-fault and phase-voltage indication system meets the National Electric Code and Canadian Electrical Code requirements.
Energy storage grid-connect inverter
The Series 6001 energy storage grid-connect inverter by Eaton is engineered to provide improved power stability for wind and solar energy customers.
Dual-protocol interval data recorders
E-Mon’s Interval Data Recorder (IDR) is designed for collecting kilowatt-hour and demand data from 8 or 16 connected meters at user-selectable 15-, 30-, or 60-min intervals.
Two-pipe VRF zoning unit
The R2-Series PURY-P72 variable refrigerant flow zoning cooling and heating system features complete zone control, flexibility, and ease of installation.
HVAC software
Spirax Sarco’s Steam DesignPro 6.0 software is designed to meet the demand of mechanical engineers, designers, and contractors in the HVAC market.
High-density UPS
Active Power’s CleanSource High Density (CSHD) 750 kVA UPS product line is designed for data center environments and other mission critical operations.
Fire suppression system – 2013-04-09
The Victaulic Vortex 500 fire suppression system utilizes water and nitrogen in a combined suspension to cool the hazard area and remove the oxygen that sustains the fire.
Switchboard line
The Evolution Series Switchboard line by General Electric is designed for critical power applications such as high-rise hotels and casinos, hospitals, airports, and universities.
Magnetic LED undercabinet
The Halo HU20 Magnetic LED Undercabinet by Cooper Lighting allows each LED luminaire to connect to the low-voltage track system magnetically.
Power management reporting
Eaton’s Power Xpert Reporting 3.0 helps customers make sense of exhaustive power monitoring data and identify vital statistics to improve the efficiency and reliability of facilities.
Metering faucets
The M•Press faucet from Moen contains a proprietary Durameter cartridge to protect it from impurities and clogs, ensuring consistent timing.
Integrated zone network system
The Integrated Network Zone System by Panduit enables network communications between the control room and manufacturing floors within industrial facilities.
Wireless testing system
The Fluke CNX Wireless System is a test tool that wirelessly connects multiple measurement modules and sends simultaneous readings to a master device up to 20 m away.
Indoor self-contained unit
AAON SB Series water-source/geothermal heat pump indoor self-contained units (3 to 18 tons) are designed with a double-wall rigid polyurethane foam injected cabinet construction of the SB Series.
Piping system calculator application
The ESP-System Syzer from Xylem is extremely accurate at calculating flow rates and pressure drops in piping systems.
Electrical distribution
Read about the 26 finalists in the Electrical Distribution category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Emergency, on-site, standby power
Read about the 10 finalists in the Emergency, On-site, Standby Power category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Equipment-level sensors and controls
Read about the 8 finalists in the Equipment-level Sensors and Controls category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Fire, life safety, mass notification
Read about the 10 finalists in the Fire, Life Safety, Mass Notification category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
HVAC/R
Read about the 18 finalists in the HVAC/R category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Lighting and lighting controls
Read about the 21 finalists in the Lighting and Lighting Controls category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Networked BAS, energy management systems
Read about the 5 finalists in the Networked BAS, Energy Management Systems category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Plumbing and water management
Read about the 5 finalists in the Plumbing and Water Management category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Software: Design, modeling, analysis
Read about the 3 finalists in the Software: Design, Modeling, Analysis category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Test instruments, meters, data loggers
Read about the 6 finalists in the Test Instruments, Meters, Data Loggers category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2013 Product of the Year competition.
Photovoltaic fuses
The 1500 Vdc photovoltaic fuse line by Cooper Bussmann permits OEMs to design efficient solar power systems.
Fuses for PV, wind generators
The CUBEFuse portfolio of Class CF fuses by Cooper Bussmann protect solar and wind power generation installations.
Double conversion UPS system
The UL-listed Liebert NX 225-600 kVA UPS by Emerson Network Power is available for global regions with 480 V, 60 Hz applications.
Aluminum lugs, splices
Blackburn Copper-Clad Aluminum Lugs and Splices from Thomas & Betts are designed exclusively for termination on copper-clad aluminum cable and have been UL listed.
Clamps for solar panels
Kindorf Solar Panel Fittings from Thomas & Betts comes with Solar Panel Hold-Down Clamps and a Solar Panel Grounding Washer with features that enable fast and easy installation.
Infrared scanning port
The Cyberex IR Port by Thomas & Betts Power Solutions is a hexagonal portal with up to a 12.6-sq-in. expanded viewing aperture diameter and has a polymer construction.
Surge protection devices
Thomas & Betts Power Solutions’ line of Current Technology Select (SL3) SPDs offers selenium-enhanced protection from utility-induced switching surges.
LED emergency lighting line
The Sure-Lites PathLinx emergency lighting line by Cooper Lighting utilizes Cooper’s AccuLED Optics system, resulting in expanded remote capability of up to four remote LED heads.
Diesel industrial configured generators
Generac Industrial Power’s modular power 400 to 600 kW diesel industrial configured generators for both single and paralleled emergency and standby solutions utilize Perkins diesel engines.
Fire alarm control panels
The FCI 7200 Series fire alarm control panels from Gamewell-CFI have been upgraded to the latest, code-compliant technology.
Fire alarm, emergency communications system
The Farenhyt ECS line by Silent Knight delivers real-time communications over a supervised system that meets NFPA 72, UL 2572 and U.S. Dept. of Defense standards.
Braided hose for sprinkler system
The AH2 Braided Hose Series by Victaulic is kink-resistant and offers a tight bend radius at 2 in. for easy installation.
Pre-assembled sprinkler fitting system
Victaulic’s pre-assembled system for the VicFlex Flexible Stainless Steel Sprinkler Fitting line includes a pre-assembled VicFlex Series AQB (braided) or Series AQU (corrugated) system, pendent sprinklers, and elbow reducers.
Aspirating smoke detector plus monitoring
VESDA ECO Ex by Xtralis is a dual aspirating smoke and gas detector that provides multi-hole aspirating gas detector protection from both fire and gas threats in powerful yet cost-effective configurations.
Early warning aspirating smoke detector
The VESDA VLC-EX detector has been specifically designed to provide all the benefits of aspirating smoke detection, including very early warning, for protecting hazardous applications with Zone 2 classification.
Fire incident command software
Simplex TrueSite Incident Commander technology by SimplexGrinnell provides full graphical maps, high-resolution touchscreen display, and wide-ranging command and control features on a PC platform.
Explosionproof LED luminaires
HazardGard EVLL Explosionproof LED luminaires provide energy savings of up to 62% and a rated life of up to 60,000 hours.
Knifeblade fuse blocks
The Class R, H(K), and J knifeblade fuse blocks by Cooper Bussmann feature a snap-together design for easy assembly of required poles at point of application and optional high-clarity finger-safe covers across the entire product line.
Industrial LED luminaires
Pro Series Industrial LED Luminaires from Cooper Crouse-Hinds provide users with an operating life of 60,000 hours and provide a 50% and 85% energy savings.
Dimmable LED lightbars
MaxLite’s Dimmable LED Lightbars for custom applications are designed with an integral built-in LED driver, using a grounded 3-wire construction.
Module for SPD assemblies, systems
The UL 1449 third edition recognized Type 1 SurgePOD module for SPD assemblies and systems by Cooper Bussmann is designed to fit into any existing design or assembly.
Bi-level dimming control
The SD1 Series LED module by Thomas Research Products works with two standard wall switches to allow bi-level step-dimming of LED luminaires.
Smart dimmers
The All Load series of smart dimmers by Cooper Wiring Devices allowing users to fine-tune the dimming performance of any fixture.
EPA registered switches, wallplates
The Arrow Hart line of switches and wallplates by Cooper Wiring Devices features EPA registered CuVerro Antimicrobial Copper Surfaces.
Industrial linear LED luminaire
The ProPoint Industrial Linear LED Luminaire improves indoor and outdoor lighting while using 45% less energy.
LED luminaires
The Indy Performance Series 2x2 and 2x4 LED luminaires from the Juno Lighting Group are designed to bring LED illumination to commercial spaces.
Hazardous location hub
The ATEX-rated hub is an expansion of Cooper Crouse-Hinds’ Myers hub line for the termination of circuits through enclosure walls.
LED with adjustable downlight
Ideal for sloped ceilings and accent lighting applications, Prescolite’s A2LED offers a smooth 35-deg optical pattern, which may be adjusted and locked up to 30-deg from vertical.
Drilling pin, sleeve connectors
The PowerMate Drilling Pin and Sleeve Connectors by Cooper Crouse-Hinds are designed to provide safe and reliable power to improve operations for drilling rig systems.
LED recessed downlighting system
The Halo ML56 LED Recessed Downlighting System by Cooper Lighting is designed for new construction, remodeling, and retrofit.
Hydraulic system
The Blackburn Hydraulic PowerTap System from Thomas & Betts is a battery-powered wedge-tap connector installation tool that eliminates the need to use a powder-actuated, fire-on style tool, resulting in minimal cleaning and maintenance.
Lightweight recloser
The Elastimold Recloser from Thomas & Betts is available in one- or three-phase configurations and includes an integrated pole-mounting bracket and a 360-deg open/closed position indicator.
LED directional series
The P3LED directional series by Cooper Lighting is a 3-in. aperture LED recessed series and a Zhaga certified luminaire developed for commercial and residential applications.
LED high-bay series
The Metalux HB LED series by Cooper Lighting features precision designed optics that are available in multiple distributions, three lumen packages, and two color temperatures.
LED directional downlights
The A4144 medium beam directional/slope ceiling downlight by Kurt Versen is designed for MultiSource capability.
Rack security doors
Cooper B-Line’s rack security doors are designed for physical layer security for IT applications.
Remote monitoring service
AERCO’s OnAER Remote Monitoring Service continuously monitors systems and immediately alerts users via e-mail to a fault occurrence or decline in equipment performance.
System-level control for parallel genset operations
The DMC 1500 PowerCommand Paralleling System combines Cummins Power Generation’s microprocessor-based control technology with a new icon-based graphical user interface designed to maximize user-friendliness.
Data management software
Eaton’s Foreseer X-Class software empowers companies to monitor their entire power system in a single power management system.
Commercial lavatory system
Bradley’s Advocate AV Series Lavatory System is a touchless hand washer designed for a more sustainable, cleaner, and more efficient lavatory environment.
Clog-resistant grinder system
The SANICUBIC 1 by Saniflo is a pre-assembled simplex grinder designed to handle the wastewater and sewage streams from multiple plumbing fixtures.
Panelboards for circuit breakers
Cooper Crouse-Hinds’ SynergEX panelboards are individually encapsulated circuit breakers designed to provide safety in extreme environments.
Integrated system for water source heat pump applications
Daikin McQuay’s MicroTech Integrated System for water source heat pump applications provides smart controls, high performance, and easy installation.
Communicating room sensor
The Allure EC-Smart-Vue communicating sensor is designed to interface with Distech Controls’ BACnet ECB Series and LONWORKS ECL Series controllers.
Critical load protection
Thomas & Betts Power Solutions has enabled the deployment of micro grids with its new Cyberex SuperSwitchGT, which offers autonomous operation and powering from distributed energy sources (islanding).
Automatic variable air volume damper
The SmartAire P by Tate is a pressure sensing, automatic variable air volume damper that minimizes bypass airflow through servers, racks, and other containment structures.
DIN rail industrial panel UPS
Schneider Electric’s DIN Rail Industrial Panel UPS is an industrial panel or DIN rail mountable, making it ideal for small industrial spaces.
Drawout panelboard and switchboard
Eaton’s drawout MCCB switchboard and drawout MCCB panelboard may be substituted for nearly any traditional application but have been specifically designed to meet the needs of mission critical industries that desire maximum uptime to protect critical loads, data integrity, and operational continuity.
DC disconnects
The bi-directional dc disconnect switches from Eaton are designed to enhance operator safety, extend equipment life, and reduce installation costs in both grounded and ungrounded systems.
Panel wiring system
Eaton’s SmartWire-DT panel wiring system replaces numerous wires used to connect motor control components with a single cable.
Utility-scale solar inverter
Eaton’s Power Xpert Solar 1500 kW inverter for utility-scale solar applications is designed to convert dc power into clean ac and to improve plant levelized cost of energy.
Switchgear for industrial, data centers
The Magnum DS switchgear incorporates the Magnum Narrow 4000 A circuit breaker and is designed for customers who require high power density in a limited space.
Modular wiring devices
The Lev-Lok line of illuminated receptacles has been expanded with the addition of Decora Illuminated Duplex Receptacles.
Twist-on junction boxes
TC4 and TC5 Twist-on metal junction boxes by Legrand install directly on the sides or bottom of any CF series Cablofil cable management.
Housed plenum array
The Housed Plenum Array Model HPA by Greenheck is designed for fan array installations in air handler applications.
Prefabricated assemblies
FAS Power FB816 prefabricated assemblies from Legrand are designed to reduce installation time for electrical rough-ins.
Universal solar panel supports
USS and USSA by Legrand are metal supports for solar panel installations on flat or slightly angled surfaces.
Wireless condition monitoring system
VIBCONNECT RF by Ludeca is a wireless condition monitoring system for machine components.
Energy monitoring gateway
The Power Xpert 200E gateway by Eaton collects energy usage data from meters to benchmark energy usage, set energy management goals, and reduce energy costs.
Remote connectivity adapter
The U1177A infrared-to-Bluetooth adapter is the core of the Agilent Technologies' wireless connectivity solution that plugs into any of the company's 11 handheld digital multimeters.
In-line expansion joint
Metraflex’s Seismic Gator in-line expansion joint is designed to protect piping spanning the building’s seismic joint.
Energy harvesting solar plexicon
The expanded Titus Plexicon line of displacement ventilation systems from Titus HVAC includes solar capabilities.
Geothermal heat pump
The Envision2 Compact Series by WaterFurnace International is available in 3/4- to 6-ton capacities.
Tankless water heater
The Innovation 1350 water heater by AERCO is designed for new construction and retrofit.
High-efficiency boiler
The Benchmark 6000 (BMK6000) by AERCO features 15:1 turndown for energy efficiency, and low NOx emissions.
Modulation infrared heater
The Modulating Plus Series of modulation infrared heaters allow users to select a desired operation for their specific needs.
Condenser fan pak
Schneider Electric’s Condenser Fan Pak solution incorporates floating high-pressure control and VSD fan operation for multi-fan, air-cooled chillers and condensers.
Compact soft starter
The DBS III with the integrated Altistart 22/48 soft start/stop unit by Schneider Electric is designed to improve performance and provide stable operation for refrigeration equipment.
Change panel for indoor air temperature changes
Tate’s EcoCore Phase Change Panel incorporates the latest advances in micro-encapsulated phase change materials to reduce indoor air temperature fluctuations and save energy.
Multi-zone HVAC system
The Multi F Max system (LMU540HV) by LG Electronics is able to deliver a nominal capacity of up to 54,000 Btu/h.
Rooftop unit
Advantix Systems’ DuTreat Roof HVAC system is a single-pieice unit that utilizes liquid desiccant technology.
Variable frequency drive
The H-Max Series variable frequency drive by Eaton is engineered to increase energy savings, lower utility costs, and reduce emissions in commercial buildings.