Insights September 2019

Prepare Your Facility for Winter: Key Systems to Inspect and Maintain

As colder weather approaches, facility managers should take time to ensure their systems are ready...

How to Wire a Multi-Tap Transformer

Contributed by Functional Devices Wiring a multi-tap transformer can seem confusing at first...

Current Sensors, Relays, and Transformers in Data Centers

Contributed by Functional Devices Data centers — the infrastructure of servers, storage...

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Question From the Field

Considerations for Selecting a Duct Smoke Detector

Keep Your Systems off the Polar Coaster this Winter

Modulating Control of Fire & Smoke Dampers in Smoke Control

October is Fire Prevention Month, a reminder of the importance of building safety. Belimo FS Series fire and smoke damper actuators have a wide torque range and are important for fire safety. They work well, use little power, and follow safety codes and standards....

Top 10 DIN Rail Transformer Issues & Troubleshooting Guide

Contributed by Functional Devices Let’s talk about transformers (and no, we don’t mean car-shifting robots). Although DIN rail mountable transformers are compact and easy to use, safe, and cost-effective, they can have issues like any other component in your lighting...

Protect Your Business: Why Commercial HVAC Maintenance Can’t Be Ignored

Maintaining your commercial HVAC system is critical for comfort, energy savings, and avoiding costly breakdowns. Late summer is the perfect time to prepare your system before winter arrives. Here’s what to look for—and how Kele can help. Your commercial HVAC system is...

Unlock Optimal Comfort and Efficiency: Zone Control

In the dynamic world of HVAC and building automation, the pursuit of comfort and energy efficiency is constant. While central HVAC systems have long been the standard, a more intelligent and adaptable approach is continuing to rapidly grow: zoning control. For...

Why Pressurized Stairwells Are Critical for Fire Safety in High-Rises

Contributed by Dwyer Instruments, a DwyerOmega brand Modern high-rise buildings feature staircases designed to protect you in case of a fire. Staircases have a higher fire rating than the rest of the building, which means the stairs aren’t as likely to catch...

Advanced Cooling Strategies for Commercial and Industrial Buildings with Kele

With scorching summer temps on the rise, maintaining optimal indoor climate control in commercial and industrial buildings is no longer just about comfort; it’s a critical factor for productivity, equipment longevity, and energy efficiency. Sweltering heat can...

Improving Data Center Reliability

*Contributed by DwyerOmega Maintaining Optimal Performance Through Advanced Sensing and Control Solutions Data centers are the core infrastructure behind our digital world. As they support everything from cloud services and streaming platforms to financial systems and...

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Functional Devices

Functional Devices Enclosed 24 VAC Class 2 Power Source

The PSH Series Functional Devices enclosed 24 VAC Class 2 power source includes one or two transformers, pre-packaged in a metal enclosure. These are engineered for use in temperature control systems, industrial applications and building automation systems, BAS.

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Edwards Signaling

Strobes and Horns

The Edwards Signaling strobes and horns are available in wall-mount and panel-mount configurations with a variety of colors and voltages. These emergency signaling products are designed for use in building automation systems, BAS, and HVAC applications.

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BAPI

BAPI CO2 Air Quality Sensors

The BAPI AQX Quantum Series CO2 Sensor is an accurate and reliable way of incorporating demand controlled ventilation into a building’s HVAC strategy. It measures the CO2 in ranges of 0 to 2,000, 0 to 5,000, 0 to 10,000 and 0 to 50,000 ppm with a field selectable output of 0 to 5 or 0 to 10 VDC.

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Dwyer

CO/NO2 Gas Transmitters

The GSTA and GSTC Series Carbon Monoxide/Nitrogen Dioxide Transmitters monitor the gas concentration in underground parking garages and loading docks. Carbon monoxide is commonly used to measure the exhaust of gasoline engines, while nitrogen dioxide is used for diesel engines.

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Belimo

Universal Retrofit Linkage/Actuator Kit

The Belimo UGVL, SGVL, WGVL, AND FGVL Series New Generation Linear Globe Valve Actuators and Retrofit Linkages offer greater power and flexibility. Engineered to suit a broad range of HVAC applications, both the New Generation Actuators and Retrofit Linkages are highly adaptable making selection, installation, and long-term service worry-free.

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Ruskin

Ruskin Round Control Dampers

The Ruskin CDRS25 Series round damper frames are made of 20-gauge welded, galvanized steel, 7″ in length. Blades are double-skin galvanized steel, strength-equivalent to 14-gauge steel but lighter to handle. Shaft extensions are 1/2″ diameter with stainless-steel bearings for long-life damper actuation. Standard neoprene blade edge seals offer superior low-leakage performance. Optional aluminum or stainless-steel construction is available, as well as an actuator mounting bracket.

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Functional Devices

DIN Mount Relays

The Functional Devices RIBR Series are DIN mounted 10 amp pilot control relays. The Functional Devices DIN Rail Mount Relay in a Box ® features a removable socket relay for easy replacement as well as a 10 amp contact rating and comes in 10-30 VAC/DC or 24 VAC coil voltages. These multi-coil voltages are suitable for a wide variety of applications and also eliminate the need have multiple relays on the job. Made in the USA to UL 916 and backed with the quality guarantee you have come to expect from the RIB relay products.

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