VFD 900 Series Check Valve AKA “The Jellyfish”
Metraflex has once again reengineered a traditional and long ignored hydronic component to improve efficiency and lower operating costs. The new VFD Check Valve improves the Cv 38% for a 4” check valve operating at 6 FPS. The increase in flow is due to reshaping the disk, just by examining the new disk design it is obvious why this product is more Hydrodynamic. In addition to the increase in Cv, the new Hydrodynamic disk is specifically designed to provide superior functionality in low flow conditions common with VFD drives. The VFD Check Valve is the latest in product innovation from Metraflex and follows up the revolutionary LPD Y-Strainer.
SwitchFire Condensing Boiler
Cleaver-Brooks announces the launch of its new SwitchFire condensing boiler, developed for applications requiring dual-fuel capabilities such as healthcare facilities and other critical operations. The boiler utilizes a state-of-the-art burner that operates with low excess air levels, increasing boiler efficiency and condensing performance. In addition, its dual-return design improves boiler operating efficiency compared to a traditional single-return system.
EcoStruxure Building Operation 2023
BOSTON, MA, March 9, 2023 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced its enhanced solutions to increase building sustainability. Included are new integration capabilities in EcoStruxure Building Operation 2023, EcoStruxure Connected Room Solutions, and EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert, which will help simplify and speed-up access to data that is essential to manage energy use, help reduce carbon emissions, and enhance building value. Responding to the global imperative to reduce energy use and carbon emissions Open and flexible EcoStruxure Building solutions help owners and facility managers respond to rising energy costs, as well as mandates for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. New functionality enables seamless integration to deliver actionable insights and control of multiple building, power, electric vehicle charging, and renewable energy systems in a single, convenient, mobile-enabled control center.
Gridpak portable renewable energy solution
Trystar, a leader in electrical testing, control, and conveyance products, is introducing a carbon-neutral, solar-based, portable renewable energy solution to help utilities and rental house customers respond to demands for more carbon-friendly power sources. The GridPak is a carbon-neutral alternative to conventional diesel and gas power sources. It provides up to 30kW of power and features battery capacities of 60kWh and 120kWh, with an option for 180kWh.
NOTIFIER INSPIRE fire alarm system with Self-Test detectors
Honeywell, a global leader in fire and life safety, today launched the first fire alarm system with UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors that can be tested automatically, changing the way fire and life safety systems are installed, tested and maintained. The NOTIFIER INSPIRE fire alarm system with Self-Test detectors is designed to help create a safer building environment by increasing facility managers awareness of system needs while equipping service providers with digital self-testing tools that streamline maintenance and support regulatory compliance and system uptime.
End-suction pump
The Grundfos NBSE split-coupled, end-suction pump with a permanent magnet motor, integrated variable speed drive, and onboard controls, serves as the industry standard in performance, quality, and durability. It is designed for many applications such as HVAC, industrial applications and more. It has NEMA standard motors and ANSI flange fittings.
Wireless Processor
Lutron introduces the Athena wireless processor to its Athena lighting control system. The new processor is right sized for smaller spaces and yet easily scalable for use in larger projects. With the innovative Athena wireless processor, Athena systems do not require panels, and work with a wide range of both wireless and wired devices, saving coveted electrical closet space and giving designers, architects, and engineers greater flexibility. Design professionals have come to expect increased versatility from the building systems they use.
AMPLIFY DM-3 Overhead Fan
The AMPLIFY DM-3 is a small-diameter architectural overhead fan that boosts occupant comfort while enhancing the interior design of commercial and institutional building spaces. Featuring curved polymer airfoils designed to maximize airflow, improve efficiency, and optimize coverage area, the DM-3 is available in a 5-foot diameter with airflow up to 7,113 cfm and cooling effect up to 7oF/4oC. The DM-3’s lightweight, direct drive motor is up to 20% more efficient and 10 dBA quieter than traditional motors.
Easyzone
Easyzone is well established in the European marketplace as an easy-to-install and energy-efficient zoning solution. It ships as a pre-wired kit, including the thermally insulated motorized plenum, control board and plenum neck. The plenum neck provides custom mechanical adaptation for each model of HVAC unit, so installation is truly plug-and-play.
Kagami Controller
Fujitsu General America intorduces the Kagami Controller, offering modern, touchscreen control of Airstage H, J and V-Series systems. The nearly five-inch-square controller’s display is a half-mirrored, anti-fingerprint LCD. The Kagami Controller switches intuitively between Custom Auto, Cool, Dry, Fan and Heat modes. A multi-color LED indicates the current operating mode of the indoor unit. Scrolling through setting options simply requires a left or right swipe. A weekly operation schedule can be set, and a human sensor setting is available on select models. Select sensor values, including the connected heat pump’s EEV pulse value, can be monitored from within the new controller, and room temperature offset can also be modified. Both individual and group control is available. Up to 16 individual indoor units can be simultaneously controlled from a single unit. Initial setup and adjustments are accomplished via Bluetooth connection with Fujitsu’s Remo Set smartphone app. Settings can also be read from one controller and copied to another in the same manner. The controller can retain and display HVAC contractor contact information, and a logo feature allows hotels to display their corporate logo on the touch screen when not actively in use. Settings can also be masked for hotel installations.