Author: Kele Inc
Industry Veteran Joins Kele…Meet Rob Benson!
Rob Benson joins Kele, Inc. as Chief Sales Officer, coming from the Johnson Controls field, branch, and regional network. Rob started his career as a sales engineer in Miami, Florida and continued gaining responsibility in leadership roles over 29 years with Johnson Controls. As a former customer, Rob appreciates Kele’s ability to positively impact the […]
Read PostHow Belimo butterfly control valves are helping mushrooms grow
In the production plant of Kuhn Champignons AG, seven to eight tons of mushrooms are produced daily. To accelerate the growth, an artificial “autumn climate” is created. Under the ideal temperature and humidity, the mushrooms grow, ripen and become ready for harvest within three weeks. But after 30 years, the existing plant and hydraulics were […]
Read PostTech Talk: Air Capacity and Consumption – Choosing Electronic to Pneumatic Transducer
When it comes to selecting an electronic to pneumatic (E/P) transducer, the type of input and the pressure range of the output are the most common selection criteria considered. There are a couple of other specifications that are worth reviewing to select the best transducer for the job. These additional specifications are Air Consumption and […]
Read PostTech Talk: Demand Control Ventilation
How many sensors are required in a typical installation? Where should they be located? The number of zones with different occupancy patterns should dictate the number of sensors. In a small office application, for example, it would be ideal to have a sensor in the office space and one in the conference area. Carbon dioxide […]
Read PostA simple approach is the future of building automation systems
Thanks to improved wireless networking technology and standardized communication protocols, it’s easier than ever to collect data from sensors. Plus, silicon chips continue to get cheaper, faster and better and can be located in valves, actuators, thermostats and wall outlets to provide more memory and faster computing. With the Internet of Things (IoT) continually expanding […]
Read PostKele, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Control Consultants, Inc.
MEMPHIS, TN and BOSTON, MA – Kele, Inc. (Kele) announced today the acquisition of Control Consultants, Inc. (CCI). This strategic combination highlights each company’s long-term commitment to providing industry leading products and solutions to its customers. The combined entity will operate as separate brands, but will leverage the strengths each bring. Kele and CCI headquarters will […]
Read PostStaying Safe from High Voltage with Remote Current Sensor & Relay Combos
Problem Here’s a scenario that may be familiar: the current of a high voltage load needs to be monitored with a current sensor, and the current sensor needs an integrated relay with 10A rated contacts. It seems easy, however when working with high voltage, some special equipment (and maybe even a licensed professional) is required. […]
Read PostBuilding Automation and The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way people run their homes. More and more devices are becoming available to consumers that allow them to automate their thermostats and regulate their power consumption, often-times controlling these systems from the phone in their pocket. Products like the Nest thermostat and the Sense home energy monitor […]
Read PostTech Talk: DC Power Supply and Class 2 Labels
Q. The Inspector says my DC power supply needs a Class 2 label. What’s he talking about? The Inspector is referring to the requirements of Class 2 circuits and wiring as defined in the National Electric Code (NEC). The definition of Class 2 circuits specifies the wiring system between the load side of a Class […]
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