Our RSS news feed dynamically rendered to HTML http://www.automatedbuildings.com AutomatedBuildings.com AutomatedBuildings.com http://www.automatedbuildings.com en-us Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:39:08 -0800 sinclair@automatedbuildings.com Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:34:34 -0800 240 sinclair@automatedbuildings.com FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com WattStopper has announced four new multi-way wall switch occupancy sensors for code-compliant lighting control in commercial spaces with more than one entrance or switch location. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb10/100207112909wattstopper.htm BA37E813-A93F-469A-9CF0-776F097525FF Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:34:34 -0800 Engineers Award Company's Hardware for its Technological Advancement, Market Impact, Vision, and Creativity http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb10/100207112303opto.htm 2D575FFE-A91D-4D15-A4E0-D120E01DDFDE Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:33:46 -0800 XProtect VMS support of Honeywell products will expand with more integrated solutions and project synergies. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb10/100207112101milestone.htm 079AC68E-843E-4723-BC07-4DA503B40E1B Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:32:58 -0800 Based on a global survey of over 1,000 independent process automation professionals - the message is clear: MatrikonOPC is the official OPC brand of choice. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb10/100207111606matrikon.htm A297CF5C-76DE-4C60-B9FC-EC2F1919AEC8 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:31:59 -0800 Latitude NVMS Platform Network Video Management System http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb10/100207111404dvtel.htm EE931131-326F-460F-B434-BB116E96A294 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:31:17 -0800 TopView v6.7 adds SMS notification via GSM modem, SQL Server alarm logging and integrated alarm history with the TopView Window and Remote Viewer http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb10/100207110404excel.htm 6D068972-C9BE-4B1E-A926-4367A656C931 Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:30:20 -0800 A key part of the future of B2G is how the BAS industry will develop over the next few years. - We were fortunate at the Summit to have representation from two of the major BAS companies (Siemens and Schneider) and a perspective from one of the industry's leading thought leaders in John Petze. - Anto Budiardjo, President & CEO, Clasma Events Inc. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/articles/clasma/100130125606clasma.htm 449DB70E-62FA-42A1-A3A0-799BDF6C3B36 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:54:46 -0800 $195 billion - goes to powering buildings, about half of them on corporate campuses. - Mark A. Ascolese, EDSA http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/articles/edsa/100125025808edsa.htm 2AD5594F-A81F-4285-844C-ACE12A8F3B39 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:53:40 -0800 From Assessment to Integration - Andy Stadheim CEO, Barix Technology U.S. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/articles/barix/100128034505barix.htm D452289E-3903-4A45-804A-5340C11290A2 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:52:46 -0800 At events like AHR Expo we get to test to see if the implied sameness of our content has legs or is becoming reality. - Ken Sinclair Editor/Owner, www.AutomatedBuildings.com http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/articles/ken/100130121001badass.htm FC13B387-9C69-4D74-B170-06543EFC8F98 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:51:38 -0800 This article is meant as more a paean to the Automatic Temperature Controls industry than a eulogy. - Thomas Hallett http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/articles/hallett/100126030101hallett.htm 08DD8EB8-9588-49AC-A97F-8FB398C8BCF0 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:50:51 -0800 Our clouded future includes new virtual connections to our buildings from the communities they are part of with both physical and social interactions. - Ken Sinclair Editor/Owner, www.AutomatedBuildings.com http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/articles/ksin/100128050606ksin.htm B8647407-A6AF-4FF4-9B88-37DAE7751505 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:49:58 -0800 What can I do to make my building more efficient? - Steven R. Calabrese, Control Engineering Corp. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/columns/100123015606calabrese.htm 68AEC7FC-8FB8-4E39-A3AD-C89FDA1A4FD7 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:48:55 -0800 One of the key benefits of using OPC technology is its ability to robustly move large amounts of data rapidly and securely to an interface that will turn it into the information needed to make key business decisions. - Manny Mandrusiak, Vice President of OPC Marketing, OPC Foundation http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/columns/100123022202mandrusiak.htm 236A5351-AA36-4A88-82F5-9825A0A1B4E6 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:48:08 -0800 Hospitality-centric products appear to have been immune to the market pressure of open protocols, so we have solutions that do not enjoy the benefits of this advance nor can they readily integrate to the commercial controls. - Paul Ehrlich & Ira Goldschmidt, Building Intelligence Group http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/columns/100125022303big.htm 5800404D-7C53-4EE3-A943-53DF80FDC91A Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:47:09 -0800 Perspectives on BACnet interface pricing - Andy McMillan, President and CEO, Teletrol Systems Inc. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/columns/100131105808mcmillan.htm 5BDB141E-317C-4A8A-AE60-81EB037BAC0C Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:46:00 -0800 Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders is a practical guide and resource for architects, builders, engineers, facility managers, developers, contractors, and design consultants. The book covers the costs and benefits of smart buildings, and the basic design foundations, technology systems, and management systems encompassed within a smart building. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/reviews/100128194301jimsbook.htm 7C611295-EB1A-49EA-9309-C2F4176C078C Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:45:05 -0800 Our education sessions were all well received and the mood was that folks are ready to except and be part of the necessary change. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/reviews/100129045301ahrsessions.htm 57D8DC1D-F14E-4C48-890F-9DDF78CCEEE6 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:44:13 -0800 I feel I should share with you these snippets, blog bits, and url links that are about to fall off my desktop. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/reviews/100128202201blizzard.htm 93ED0CE0-F154-4FE9-B6B2-20ABB65F4099 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:43:19 -0800 I was very surprised at our industry's penetration into this powerful interactive media. Take a quick look and I am sure these examples will give you some ideas of how you can use this powerful media for promotion and education. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/feb10/reviews/100128204601youtubes.htm 42C621A4-AD7D-4173-B1F0-BF6E1C65D48D Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:41:16 -0800 A brief description of some new products for the industry. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/feb10/products1202.htm 8CEA666A-22B8-4A7C-91CD-56B12A34EBBB Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:39:51 -0800 Specializing in the electrical, instrumentation, and control integration fields, Supra Controls now standardizes on MatrikonOPC products for its OPC data connectivity solutions. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100128125909matrikon.htm 48AEBD7D-9280-456E-B4C4-D2B34C152428 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:11:08 -0800 Offers Automated BACnet Testing Tool to Market http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100128125606bacnet.htm 3AEC349B-2059-43CC-8A5C-B520C79858D0 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:10:22 -0800 The Autodesk program provides free design and engineering software to early-stage clean technology companies in North America that are working to solve some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100128125303adura.htm 7DBA6EC2-A689-400E-AE55-4D902B3AEDC0 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:09:23 -0800 Open standards platform for integrating building automation systems. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100128124404iconics.htm 2A1A2646-2980-44BE-B156-BE7A89B5FF66 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:08:29 -0800 As the only wireless standard offering self-powered operation, EnOcean technology requires neither batteries nor maintenance, thus opening the floodgate to wide-scale deployment of wireless sensing-solutions in commercial buildings, including BACnet-based building automation systems. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100128123808enocean.htm 341F6334-A21C-436C-957D-9CEFA5311CE6 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:06:33 -0800 Industry innovator Tom Hartman, P.E., joins Engineering Services team http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100128123505optimum.htm 561AE12B-D575-4D5A-AB35-AE507473CC7E Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:05:24 -0800 The standard, published Friday, provides a long-needed green building foundation for those who strive to design, build and operate green buildings. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100128122909ashrae.htm CDDDFA97-E674-4A7D-A00E-CF7A34B6E621 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:03:32 -0800 Metasys 5.0 delivers greater visibility of building controls, energy usage and operational costs http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100121020909jci.htm 7C60A5D9-78FB-4450-9D71-72356A27CDBE Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:16:42 -0800 The latest version of our user-configurable dashboard. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100121020202activelogix.htm EF819746-B32C-4EEF-B791-18B85DB16095 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:15:36 -0800 March 7-10, San Diego, CA http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100121014808mam.htm CDAB088F-A6DC-4BA1-9FC5-CFB682D996C4 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:14:27 -0800 Lynxspring will debut their new alliance to the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating industry January 25th in Florida. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120074004lynxspring.htm E7FD0114-C0C0-4021-82B6-E721B783C672 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:05:01 -0800 15th-17th September 2010 IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok Thailand. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120072404bmam.htm 168D6A96-FAE8-402F-B2F6-6FFE39743C92 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:03:58 -0800 OMNI Flow Computers, Inc. has joined with MatrikonOPC to deliver industrial strength OPC connectivity to all OMNI flow computers and devices. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120071001matrikon.htm 29DCA88F-95A9-4DB7-9CF7-B847BD72D87E Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:03:06 -0800 The new Hirschmann RSB20 series of managed switches consists of 16 models that are distinguished by the number and type of ports offered, factory settings for EtherNet/IP and specific operating temperature ranges. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120070707belden.htm 1F2AEB29-E6CD-4641-90BB-707379DA1575 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:01:56 -0800 At the 2010 AHR Expo, American Auto-Matrix will be showcasing the AspectFT HVAC Energy Control Solution http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120070202aam.htm E877740D-B57A-4E82-8F1E-F35391BEA0B9 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00:38 -0800 Eco Energy Management System delivers first-of-its-kind, alternative-energy HVAC solution http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120065505eagle.htm CB1CBDFD-F7F5-4AA7-AF91-15C14CF458C6 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:59:46 -0800 The new application, which is free of charge, further distinguishes the ecobee Smart Thermostat from other programmable thermostats on the market. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120065005ecobee.htm 6E3D0CB1-9524-4F53-B616-DFFF93EF25FC Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:58:32 -0800 Stop by Booth 1292 for an introduction to FacilityWorX, a cutting edge software solution for building automation. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120064707iconics.htm 61AAF16C-69B3-47BC-8E7B-965935825379 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:57:35 -0800 ISA's NEW, expert-led, real-world-based course will give you a broad introductory understanding of Building Automation Systems http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120063808isa.htm BC2F5902-5ACD-4FC9-9C6E-F89A71763271 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:56:45 -0800 FM:Systems Named Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner for Facilities Management and Will Provide an Extended Support Program for Autodesk FMDesktop Software Products http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120063101autodesk.htm FB3A9A18-A0C5-4C09-BDFC-907086E530A1 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:55:44 -0800 The 3D symbol library was expanded by QA Graphics' design team (most of which are trained mechanical engineers) to operate smoothly with most BAS software. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100120062707qag.htm 5AD330F5-5CDC-4A5D-9235-007C32AE785D Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:54:09 -0800 DOE Gridwise Architecture Council AHR Expo / ASHRAE Educational Sessions 2010 http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100113020101gridwise.htm DB82190D-D899-45D7-B434-A43313910DD5 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:22:26 -0800 Alliance member companies to exhibit energy-efficient solutions based on self-powered EnOcean wireless standard, BACnet and LONMark http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100113014909enocean.htm F481139C-E762-45FA-86D0-C81793640FD2 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:21:33 -0800 Advanced Telemetry to demonstrate its industry leading EcoView solution at AHR Expo Booth #5046 to promote HVAC&R distributor interest in energy efficiency technologies and convey how distributors can better meet massive marketplace demand for cost-effective energy management systems while boosting their own bottom lines http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100113014505ecoview.htm CE2FC98D-3CB3-4C24-9F85-CDA95CFBFE51 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:20:35 -0800 MEP Virtual Clash Coordination using Building information modeling (BIM) Technology has revolutionized the construction industry. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100113014004pinnacle.htm 4268BA57-DD31-44B3-ABE6-56CA5B20E82E Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:19:27 -0800 A New Energy savings control automatically adjusts to energy savings settings without anyone adjusting the settings, over-riding or re-programming. http://www.automatedbuildings.com/releases/jan10/100113013606controlledair.htm 81F757C3-C00B-489E-BBFD-B5A94CD4DAA4 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:18:42 -0800 An archive of previous news feeds http://www.automatedbuildings.com/resources/archives.htm#20060208032029 754B5CD0-7C32-4992-9C7F-10A4AA96036E Wed, 8 Feb 2006 03:20:29 -0800