BACnet

ANTEC CONTROLS RELEASES NEW PRESSURE MONITOR LINE, LUME(TM)

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Antec Controls, designer and manufacturer of precision airflow control solutions, has added two new room pressure monitors to their suite of life safety solutions.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Antec Controls, designer and manufacturer of precision airflow control solutions, has added two new room pressure monitors to their suite of life safety solutions.
  • Lume™ provides precision pressure monitoring in critical spaces and joins the existing Touchscreen Room Pressure Monitor (PMT) in their room pressure monitor product offering.
  • Lume™ room pressure monitors work with the Antec Controls Differential Pressure Sensor (SDPT) to provide accurate pressure control, while also being compatible with third party analog sensors.
  • The addition of Lume™ Room Pressure Monitors provides customers with more flexibility when choosing a pressure monitor for their critical applications, including pharmacies, isolation rooms, operating rooms and other healthcare spaces.

IOTech Announces Edge Connect to Simplify the Collection and Management of Industrial Data

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

IOTech , the leader in open edge computing , announced the general availability of Edge Connect , a powerful new solution for acquiring large amounts of data in complex multi-protocol industrial environments.

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  • IOTech , the leader in open edge computing , announced the general availability of Edge Connect , a powerful new solution for acquiring large amounts of data in complex multi-protocol industrial environments.
  • Edge Connect streamlines this process so organizations can rapidly deploy new use cases at the edge.
  • Edge Connect was developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading industrial solution providers including Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Fluence Energy and King Steel.
  • Edge Connect delivers an Industry 4.0 data connectivity solution that enables real-time data acquisition, data storage, data visualization and analytics for our award-winning NexCell® Injection Moulding Machines,” said Jim Chen, General Manager of King Steel.

MultiTech Expands Reach of the Conduit and Conduit AP Gateways with Added Support for BACnet

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Monday, June 12, 2023

LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MultiTech, a leading global supplier of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and services today announced at the Realcomm Conference, that its award-winning MultiTech Conduit® gateway and Conduit® AP access point are now available with BACnet™ protocol support, a standard for Building Automation and Control Networks.

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  • The introduction of BACnet to the MultiTech Conduit and Conduit AP enables LoRaWAN® sensors to seamlessly integrate and communicate back to an existing Building Management System (BMS).
  • "With new support for BACnet, LoRaWAN end nodes can look and behave like BACnet nodes – introducing more options for sensor usage, ultimately reducing maintenance and management costs."
  • The Conduit and Conduit AP are capable of supporting any compliant LoRaWAN sensor.
  • MultiTech's newest BACnet support for its LoRaWAN gateways will be highlighted for simple fast integration of wireless sensing & building intelligence.

Verkada's Command product platform continues to expand with new and enhanced video search capabilities, integration with ASSA ABLOY and additional capabilities for Verkada Intercom

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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  • These updates include:
    Enhanced video search, video quality and video management features , including a novel motion search with trajectory analysis and H.265 compression technology that unlocks up to 2X video quality across all cameras.
  • Expanded capabilities for Verkada's Intercom , allowing organizations to also use it as a single-door controller and a talk down speaker.
  • Integration with ASSA ABLOY , a global leader in access solutions, expanding on Verkada's network of wireless lock integrations.
  • Enhanced Air Quality monitoring capabilities , including Verkada's first HVAC integration with the BACnet protocol and a new sensor device calibration feature.

Infinitum Announces Next Gen EC Motor for Data Center Cooling Applications at AHR Expo 2023

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Infinitum , creator of the breakthrough air core motor, today announced at the AHR Expo a next-generation, sustainable motor designed specifically for data center cooling applications.

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  • Infinitum , creator of the breakthrough air core motor, today announced at the AHR Expo a next-generation, sustainable motor designed specifically for data center cooling applications.
  • The new motor system extends Infinitum’s award-winning Aircore EC line of motors and meets the unique needs of data centers to reduce power requirements and energy consumption.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230206005217/en/
    The Infinitum Aircore EC motor (Photo: Business Wire)
    Data centers currently consume two percent of the world’s energy and their energy demand is expected to increase eightfold by 2030.
  • The new Aircore EC motor system for data center applications will be available beginning in Q3 of 2023.

BACnet International Publishes New BACnet Guide Specification

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of an education session at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA, BACnet International announced a new BACnet Guide Specification. BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of an education session at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA, BACnet International announced a new BACnet Guide Specification.
  • BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities.
  • "The goal of BACnet International is to provide BACnet resources to industry professionals that not only increase their knowledge but also make their lives easier," stated Andy McMillan, BACnet International president and managing director.
  • The BACnet Guide Specification is available through The BACnet Institute (TBI), BACnet International's free online education environment that serves as a central source for globally relevant information and education related to BACnet.

Healthcare and Life Science Building Tech Leaders Announces Partnership

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Monday, February 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Facility managers looking for an affordable and intuitive solution to integrate temperature and environmental monitoring and compliance data into their Building Management System can turn to one of the nation's leading energy management firms following a new partnership.

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  • "Our blended offering can deliver an affordable and easy solution," said Joe Mundell, Chief Revenue Officer, Sonicu.
  • GGT Energy Solutions is now offering temperature and environmental monitoring integrations from a leading healthcare and laboratory monitoring provider, Sonicu .
  • The two Indiana-based firms are collaborating for building managers to wirelessly connect monitoring data to their building's management system, improving compliance readiness and sensitive asset protection.
  • "We recognize this is a significant challenge for facility managers in healthcare and life science facilities and are confident our blended offering can deliver an affordable and easy solution," said Joe Mundell, Chief Revenue Officer, Sonicu.

BACnet International Welcomes Michael Osborne as Technical Advisor

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Monday, February 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BACnet International is pleased to announce Michael Osborne as the new technical advisor for BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL). BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities. The BTL is responsible for the technical aspects of BACnet International's testing and listing activities, the central goal of which is to improve BACnet interoperability between building automation products.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BACnet International is pleased to announce Michael Osborne as the new technical advisor for BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL).
  • BACnet International is an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities.
  • The BTL is responsible for the technical aspects of BACnet International's testing and listing activities, the central goal of which is to improve BACnet interoperability between building automation products.
  • "Mike has been a long-time, vital contributor to the BACnet community through his work on product testing and the BACnet standard," stated Andy McMillan, BACnet International president and managing director.

The BACnet Institute Celebrating Six Years with Continued Growth in Users and Resources

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Monday, February 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The BACnet Institute (TBI), the online learning environment offering on-demand courses, multimedia resources and a community forum, is celebrating its sixth anniversary, having launched during the AHR Expo 2017. Currently there are over 6,000 registered users from 80 countries worldwide. The platform is a free central, comprehensive source that offers globally relevant information and education related to BACnet building automation system (BAS) implementation.

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  • The platform is a free central, comprehensive source that offers globally relevant information and education related to BACnet building automation system (BAS) implementation.
  • In 2020, BACnet International gained IACET accreditation and was able to start issuing CEUs for the courses offered through The BACnet Institute.
  • Along with the on-demand courses, TBI provides a library of articles, white papers and recorded conference sessions in its Resources section.
  • Although access to the resources on The BACnet Institute is free, registration is required.

BACnet International to Host Education Sessions and Highlight BACnet Cybersecurity and Product Testing at the 2023 AHR Expo

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BACnet International, an industry association that facilitates the successful use of the BACnet protocol in building automation and control systems through interoperability testing, educational programs and promotional activities, will once again be presenting education sessions and hosting an exhibit booth (C5400) at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta, GA.

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  • Education sessions will cover an introduction to BACnet, BACnet cybersecurity, and the new BACnet online ecosystem, while the exhibit booth (C5400) will highlight advances in BACnet product testing and certification, ways for companies to accelerate their BACnet Secure Connect capabilities and testing, and the latest in free educational resources through The BACnet Institute.
  • The BACnet International booth will feature information on various association offerings, including the BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) Reference Implementation, the free educational resources available on The BACnet Institute (TBI) website, and the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL).
  • "Our presence at the 2023 AHR Expo shows our deep commitment to providing easily accessible information and education on the BACnet protocol," stated Andy McMillan, BACnet International president and managing director.
  • BACnet Testing Laboratories ( btl.org ) was established by BACnet International to support compliance testing and interoperability testing activities.