MechChem Africa November 2019

⎪ Heating, cooling, ventilation and air conditioning ⎪

Johnson Controls introduces plug-and-play controls system

Johnson Controls has introduced a plug-and-play controls system that integrates heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment and controls.

V erasys offers customers in the light commercial market a flexible, one-source procurement solution, with advanced technology already embedded for the self-discovery of smart equipment. Suitable for single or multi-zone applica- tions, the new controls system seamlessly connects to a vast range of smart enabled mechanical andelectrical equipment, controls and sensors using wireless configurations. Verasys accomplishes thiswithout any special programming tools. The system will provide the required capabilitiesandsecuredatatodeliverleading- edge, end-to-end control technology, andwill be able to take advantage of a new level of insight into building operations - providing facilities that better serve occupants. Verasys equips contractors with a complete solution Configurable controllers provide simple set- tings for implementation; however, contrac- tors have the option to change defaults to meet their requirements. Verasys empowers them to offer a complete bundled solution of smart equipment and controls thatworkwith

third-party package equipmentforgreater application, flexibility and protection of ex- isting investments. Because the sys- tem communicates using BACnet MSTP, Verasys integrates with

A Verasys screen.

Metasys or any third-party BACnet system. Contractors will also appreciate new op- portunities to service equipment, thanks to optional fault detection and diagnostics that immediately deliver alarm notifications via email or text.

and take advantage of insightful solutions that deliver the quality and value their facili- ties require. Simple graphics provide fast access to information, enabling building operators to take advantage of a new level of insight into buildingoperations. Immediateaccess tocriti- cal informationensures energy efficiency and lower operating costs throughout a building’s lifecycle. Users can identify issuesbefore they result inunplanneddowntime, andequipment life is extended. The advanced level of control flexibility, including scheduling, alarming and setpoints, saves time, increases productivity and results in facilities that better serve oc- cupants. q

Unprecedented access to information

For building operators, Verasys provides unprecedented, remote access anytime, anywhere over a secure internet connec- tion using PCs, smartphones and tablets. The controls system connects users to data streams fromsmart controls in rooftop units, fan coils, zone dampers, heat pumps, refrig- eration systems, lighting panels and more. With real-time data, building operators can identify and troubleshoot issues remotely

IR thermometer for the harshest environments The Fluke 64 MAX IR thermometer offers internal memory, unat- tended monitoring, improved accuracy, increased battery life, and the precision needed to do the job accurately.

difference between two measurements. • Hi and Lo alarms for rapid display of measurements outside set limits. • The 62 max+ has dual rotating lasers to help identify area to be measured. The measurement area is the spot between the dots (62 max and 64 max have 1). q

Designed and tested to survive a 3 m drop, the lightweight, compact infrared thermometer, available from Comtest, works in the harshest of environments, and applications include industrial maintenance, electrical and HVAC industries. The Fluke 64 MAX IR features: • Precise laser technology for accurate and repeatable measurements. • Temperature accuracy up to ≥ 0 °C: ± 1 °C or ± 1% of reading. whichever is greater with 20:1 distance to spot ratio (64 max). • Flashlight (64 max) and large, easy-to-read backlit LCD display for easy viewing even in dark environments. • IP54 rated for extra protection against airborne contaminants. • Set time and desired interval between measurements. Auto Capture will capture spot temperatures unattended (64 max). • 99 data point logging (64 max). • Displays theminimum, maximumor average temperature, or the

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