The FW (WiFi) series supports IT network and security standards and WiFi b/g/n. This series can be used as part of an existing network or as an isolated BMS WiFi network. The dual Ethernet port capability allows for daisy chain capability within the recommended IT standards.
The FW series supports BACnet IP client/server, BACnet MSTP client/server, Modbus TCP/RTU M/S as well as Sox, TCOM, P2P, and MQTT. The FW series also features HTML5- ready dashboards and can be programmed live via CPT.
The FW-08 includes 4 UI and 4 AO. For floating control, add the optional FR-02 module. Input point capacity can be expanded with the EasyIO-FD-20i. Licenses and annual maintenance are included in the one-time cost of the controller.
FEATURES
BACnet, Modbus, TCOM and Sox protocol
BACnet MSTP Client and BACnet IP Client up to 5 devices
BACnet IP Server over WiFi or Ethernet
Modbus RTU Master up to 5 devices
EasyIO Peer to Peer Protocol, compatible with FS, FG+, FW and FT Series
Built in web server, HTML5 compatible and SSL certificate support
MQTT, RESTful API and other web services
Built in dashboard
WiFi Access Point, Repeater or Client Mode
2 Ethernet ports act as a normal network switch and support Ethernet daisy chain up to 9 units
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Client
SMTP protocol (outgoing email) with SSL authentication
Energy efficiency is truly a key to economic success. Therefore, an energy management system must be easy to implement. Phoenix Contact, a vendor of Broudy Precision, offers an innovative and coordinated portfolio of sensor and measurement technology products that streamline installation and simplify energy data acquisition. Future-oriented communication solutions and digital services help you to integrate, manage, and process your data. Check out the lastest Energy Meters from Phoenix Contact below.
Beyond the user experience, Phoenix Contact offers a solution for each of the three major industrial Ethernet protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP.
Integrating the meters into physical power systems is also simple, with the ability to interface directly with Rogowski coil split-core CTs or with traditional current transformers. Direct voltage support of up to 700 V AC with the option to use potential transformers for higher voltages means these meters can be deployed throughout the North American market on a variety of power systems. Simply put, machine-level energy measurement has never been so simple or straightforward.
Easily retrofit current measuring technology with the PACT RCP set without having to remove system parts
Transform alternating currents up to 4,000 A using a single universal PACT RCP measuring system
Fast, reliable and tool-free installation: plug-in current transformers with Push-in Technology.
PACT current sensors
Easy retrofitting, quick wiring
PACT RCP current transformers based on the Rogowski coil are the perfect replacement current transformer for retrofitting without having to remove system parts. The PACT current transformer product family features a complete range for converting high alternating currents into 1 A secondary currents. Versions with Push-in connection help you perform your wiring quickly and safely.
Current transformers for retrofitting
Fast installation in a confined space
PACT RCP current transformers for retrofitting can be conveniently mounted where there is not enough space for split-core current transformers. For energy meters with direct Rogowski coil connection, the PACT RCP current transformers can measure currents up to 10,000 A – they are connected directly to the appropriate meter without the need for a measuring transducer. For systems that require a more traditional CT or transducer input, it is possible to capture AC currents up to 4,000 A and convert them into a secondary alternating current of 1 A or into an analog standard signal of 4…20 mA, for example, depending on the type of downstream measuring transducer.
Energy monitoring in an IIoT world
The goals of this white paper are to:
Introduce the three basic ways monitoring can help achieve savings
Explain how energy monitoring and the IIoT story are interwoven
Provide a high-level overview of how to interpret basic energy data
Share some real-world application examples
Give some insight on selecting and investing in energymonitoring equipment
Over the last decade, the term “Smart Building” has become increasingly more mainstream. A building becomes smart when all of its individual systems, HVAC, lighting, metering, security, etc. are linked together and work in unison. Around the same time this connotation developed, the advent and utilization of building networks grew in importance.
Today, all kinds of building automation devices live on these networks: sensors, controllers, lighting, security, metering, and many more. While these technologies have been “networked” for some time, they were mostly kept separate and/or on a lower level. We are now seeing the integration of these into a larger, managed, smart building network. The main reason for this is that an ever-growing number of building systems (once separate) must now share data instantly. Moreover, as systems share a common IP protocol, eash resides with having one all encompasing network to manage.
Traditionally, networking has fallen under the MEP design engineers or controls contractor’s responsibility. Fortunately, building automation networks, tend to be far less complicated than the large global enterprise solutions that large-scale organization rely on to conduct their daily business. In fact, most controls inegrators have the knowledge needed to set up and manage these networks. While working with the IT professionals on site, a smart building can become a reality.
What is a network? In our world, we are looking at devices that communicate via Internet Protocol (IP). A collection of devices that have private IP addresses and can share information. Typically confined to the internals of the building, they do not necessarily connect direct to the internet and the outside world. Often referred to as a LAN, or Local Area Network, this forms the basis of your “IP intranet”.
It needs to be recognized that not every sensor, nor every controller may support being attached directly to an IP based network. Many controllers connect without the use of IP addresses, otherwise known as a subnet. These lower level subnets can then connect through a router (on your IP network) and share information as if they were directly connected in the same manner. The reason subnets like this exist are varied and depend on the manufacturer of the equipment. If they support using an open protocol such as BACnet, LonWorks or Modbus, smart buildings and networks are still a possibility.
A smart building can be visualized by following an occupant as they arrive, enter, and proceed to their office. As the employee arrives at the front door, they scan their badge. The building automation system identifies the person’s individual credential and allows access. This credential is then shared to the HVAC and lighting systems. The HVAC equipment involved is put into occupied mode and will supply properly tempered and clean air. The lighting system will turn on all needed cuircuts to get the occupant safley to their office. Once arrived, motion sensors in the room will confirm occupancy and complete the process. The sharing of information and execution of the corresponding sequence is made possible through the building’s network.
Smart devices today communicate using a host of open communication platforms, a prominent choice being BACnet. Building Automation and Control Network (BACnet) has a 20 year history of IP network compatibility and has purpose built characteristics for communicating information on building related systems. BACnet is also well supported on the lower subnet level, mentioned earlier. Furthermore a common lighting communication protocol, DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface), exists at that sublevel of a network as well. This subnet does not use IP addresses, but the main lighting control panel that it reports to supports BACnet at the IP level.
Now, with a basic understanding of how smart building networks operate on an intranet level, let’s look at how we get out to the real world. Remote access to smart buildings has been around since the days of auto-dialers and dialup modems. Today, connectivity is no longer the issue, security is. Rewind a few years and it was common place to open ports to allow access to a building system remotely. This relatively simple process came at the expense of security. By exposing your building to the outside world, you permit potential hackers an avenue in, even if they do not have a username and password.
Today we have standard practices such as the utilization of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Tosibox, one such product, gives you the same ease of remote access, but with two-factor authentication over an encrypted connection.
The aforementioned two-factor authentication being that in order to gain access they need: something they have (a physical key) and som-ething they know (a password). VPN setup is normally a technical and intense exercise, requiring strong familiarity with IT processes and nomenclature. Tosibox does away with this by using a secure by default policy, it is as simple as plugging a USB Key into a Lock.
Broudy Precision offers a variety of Routers, IP switches, and secure remote internet access devices.
To learn more, checkout our Broudy Precision Networking Product Vendors list, featuring top network products and descriptions from our trusted vendors; Tosibox, Loytec, Phoenix Contact, and Contempory Controls.
The initial release of the new VS3M micro drives in July 2020 is for 3 phase 230 V and 480 V drives only. The 120 V and 575 V models will follow in a future release, anticipated for December 2020. The existing VSC micro will remain available to support the lower volume voltage requirements.
Next level competitiveness
Micro drives are used anywhere and the drives can be installed inside an existing control cabinet. They are the go to solution for OEMs. Several significant changes and improvements are implemented in this new series, making it an opportune time to re-visit any OEM customer that uses drives.
The following list outlines some key improvements of the new VS3M Micro Drives:
Johnson Controls will stock in our own warehouse – a first for VSDs in North America
The drives are variable torque rated instead of constant torque – this translates into a more competitive price across the HP range
BACnet MS/TP is built in – no longer an option card
2 relay outputs
The standard class drive (VS3) keypad can be used to copy and paste parameters
Web Server Connectivity eliminates the need for PC software
Bluetooth for monitoring, configuring, registering, and updating the drives
Johnson Controls has released their newest line of Facility Explorer MS/TP field controllers, the F4-CGM09090-0 General Purpose Application Controller and the F4-CVM03050-0 VAV Box Controller These new controllers are the first of a new family of field equipment controllers for Facility Explorer
Key Features
Onboard alarming, trending and scheduling (integral real-time clock)
Removable screw terminals on all wiring connections for ease of installation and service
Faster processor for better performance
More memory to support background downloads and future upgrades
Always innovating building automation, EasyIO launches the much-anticipated FT-04. Nothing on the market like it, at a compact 2 x 2.4 inches, the FT-04 is a small form factor controller for many applications. Wi-Fi only, it can extend control to anything that needs connectivity, control, and monitoring.
In beta testing with EasyIO partners and customers for over a year, users provided feedback on its performance and recommendations for enhancements. Beta users reported a variety of uses for the FT-04 including:
Control motor start/stop and status reporting
Trash compactor pressure data
Temperature control for a heating valve
Inside motor starter for exhaust fan and amperage monitoring
Temperature and energy monitoring of an office
Local on/off/auto controller of a chilled water valve
The FT-04 supports live programming and commissioning through onboard dashboards and supports BACnet IP, Sox, TCom and P2P. All models have two universal inputs. FT-04A has two analog outputs and FT-04B has one analog output and one relay output. The HTML5 web server allows you to access the controller by mobile devices or via secure, remote connectivity.
Other key features include:
BACnet, TCom and Sox protocol
BACnet IP Server over Wi-Fi
EasyIO Peer to Peer Protocol, compatible with FS, FG+, FW and FT Series
Built-in web server and HTML5 compatible
RESTful API and other web services
Built-in dashboard
Wi-Fi Access Point with DHCP Server
Station/Client for production mode 50mm
Like the EasyIO family of network control technology, the FT-04 is a fully programmable device without recurring license, engineering or maintenance fees. You can find the FT-04 through an authorized EasyIO partner.
An EasyIO customer talks about EasyIO. What a testimonial from Brian Marini of Twisted Pair Automation! He talks about his years of experience with the FW and how he is using the FT. Watch the video:
The TEC3000 Color Series Thermostat Controllers are wireless, stand-alone, and field-selectable BACnet® MS/TP or N2 networked devices that provide on/off, floating, and proportional control of the following:
Local hydronic reheat valves
Pressure-dependent VAV equipment with or without local reheat
Two- or four-pipe fan coils
Cabinet unit heaters
Other zoning equipment using an on/off, floating, or 0 to 10 VDC proportional control input
Single- or two-stage control of unitary rooftop units (RTUs)
Single- or two-stage control of RTUs with economizers
Single- or two-stage control of heat pumps
Single- or two-stage control of heat pumps with economizers
What’s new
JCI Global Product Design Language Standards provide modern design, impactful use of color, and enclosures in black and white design themes.
Bright, high-definition capacitive touchscreen display provides responsive feedback and improved readability of text and icons.
Improved temperature compensation and protections against installation variability.
Auto/Heat/Cool Override Available from Home Screens.
All models include integrated humidity sensor.
TEC3x10, TEC3x11, TEC3x20, and TEC3x21 models will no longer be available. Reference models with humidity sensor instead.
Configurable Hi/Low incremental actuator capability added to the TEC3x1x models.
Providing unparalleled building performance has always been our top priority. Through a single, smart device, the SE8000 Series room controllers deliver the same comfort and control functionality found in direct digital control (DDC) systems, but with added energy savings. Their simple installation provides a quick return on investment for most retrofit projects.
The SE8000 Series room controllers are easily integrated into most building management systems (BMS). It allows upscale hotels, corporate offices, and high-end retail stores to provide an exceptional customer experience. With the new IP Ready SE8000 room controller, we simplify and digitize this range, while keeping the best in class design and screen interface.
Overview
The new IP Ready SE8000 room controller provides the same remarkable benefits you come to expect with the SE8000 series, but simplifies commissioning and requires less catalogue references. The integration in the BMS systems and the connectivity with Building Insights becomes more streamlined.
Less references for the same functionalities:
ZigBee communications are now integrated in the unit
Relative humidity and motion detection features included on all 6 references
Additional LUA script memory and on-board memory.
Compatible with Wi-Fi or Ethernet module providing IP connectivity
Fast BACnet IP connection to Building Management Systems
More flexible for installers with connectivity architecture options
Emails for Building Managers to receive events/alarm, and threshold notifications
Path for future services such as multi-applications
Path for installer commissioning tool
Path for mobile applications for building managers and occupants to monitor and control environment
Add a Wi-Fi Card to the VT8000/SE8000 and get BACnet/IP over Wi-Fi!!!
A solution that makes the VT8000 / SE8000 range even more powerful.
The VT8000/SE8000 room controllers are much more than a simple thermostat. Whether you use them on a stand-alone basis or integrate it into a BMS, the VT/SE8000 gathers and transmits data vital to your customer’s building, from temperature, CO2, and humidity through to occupancy rates and presence detection — all of which can be used to fine-tune heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for optimal efficiency. Now, thanks to the Wi-Fi card, the VT8000 and SE8000 room controllers offer additional benefits by incorporating BACnet/IP over Wi-Fi and email notifications and alerts. Whether you are a BMS expert or a mechanical contractor the Wi-Fi card will allow you to reduce installation time and cost while increasing customer satisfaction.
Easy to install and configure in just a few clicks
The Wi-Fi card’s integrated web page makes configuring your VT8000 / SE8000 fast and easy from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Putting Our Marketplace on the Forefront of Building Technology
