Protocols. Now matter where you look in the controls industry, it seems like every area is seasoned with enough protocol acronyms to make any newcomer wish for a bland and simple diet. BACnet, Lon Works, Modbus, OPC, SNMP, OBIX, DALI, Open ADR, SedonaC… Agghh!
But as your friend from the future, I, Sarah Connor, have come to assure you that keeping an open mind, (or an open system), is the best possible solution. At the February 2012 Event held at the Georgia Aquarium, Roger Rebennack and Ed Merwin of Read More
The Grid is in Danger!
And no, it is probably not a 2012 Solar Flare that is going to take it down, but energy-hungry machines threaten to suck it dry. Sarah Connor here, with another edition of the Sarah Connor Control Chronicles, and today we are focusing our attention on the economy of electricity. During the Event, held February 8, 2012 in Atlanta, industry expert Dave Molin of Honeywell presented a very comprehensive presentation called “Building Momentum.” In a previous Sarah Connor Control Chronicle, we investigated Dave’s review of U.S. energy consumption trends. Today, let’s take a closer look at Dave’s insight on the predicted strain on the power grid, and how one solution offers the quickest payback with immediate benefits. Read More
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it!” Whether it is the quest to save the planet from energy inefficiencies, or just to find a great way for a building to save money, it all starts with one thing. MEASURE it! How can Stromquist, as a leading distributor of HVAC and lighting controls, help you in your quest? Take a minute today to think about your current projects, and make sure that you’ve covered these three important steps.
Now remember that I, Sarah Connor, being female, love to control everything. Control success always follows three steps. Digress for a minute, and imagine that instead of controlling energy consumption, you are trying to control your weight. (You know, Spring Break is almost here!) The same three-step plan that works for weight loss will also work for controlling energy inefficiencies! Read More
Having sold several of the Honeywell E3 point systems in the past I find this toxic/combustible gas monitor is one of the most versatile systems in the industry.
Sarah Connor here, and it’s a Chronicles entry that I like to call “WOW on Wednesday,” featuring a new product or a new perspective. During last week’s Event, Dave Molin, VP General Manager of Honeywell Building Controls Systems, revealed current trends and future outlooks in energy. Seeing that I am Sarah Connor, sent to save the world from the predicted invasion of Energy Inefficient Machines, I listened attentively.
U.S. Energy consumption can be divided into three categories; 32% industrial, 28% transportation, 40% buildings. Yes! The largest category of energy consumption is spent on buildings. And what part of that consumption can we control? HVAC and lighting! In the past, spikes in energy pricing due to natural disasters and supply limitations have caused ripples in our economy. Generally, these interruptions are considered “episodes” from which we recover without lasting impact. But in the future, this will be completely different. Real-time pricing and demand-response implementation is here to stay. There is new awareness in energy conservation. Legislative mandates and elevated social awareness are at an all-time high. At Honeywell, 60% of their products are related to energy efficiency and conservation, so the tools are available. Your goal, as you partner with Sarah Connor to save the planet, is to understand those tools, and to effectively communicate solutions to those energy-hungry facilities managers. Read More
Automation Componets, Inc (ACI) has intoduced 2 new CO2 sensors for 2012.
A/ASENSE SERIES:
A/ASENSE room and duct transmitters monitor the carbon dioxide
(CO2) levels in industrial, school, and office type environments. Read More
In your world, it may be 2012, but I’m Sarah Connor, and I have seen the future! Last week, I was transported into the Controls Industry, and I infiltrated the Event at the Georgia Aquarium, hosted by Stromquist and Honeywell. Like-minded controls professionals traded knowledge in their quest to save the planet from its pending demise at the hands of… Energy Inefficient Machines.
New energy saving controls technology, like Honeywell Webs AX, is being positioned to prevent the energy depleting doomsday. I, Sarah Connor, seek understand and preserve this information in my Chronicles. And with your help, together we will save the future, (but beware of the Terminator). Read More
As part of last week’s Event at the Georgia Aquarium, Stromquist and Honeywell recognized several local contracting companies who have proven to be leaders in the field of building automation. These companies have partnered with Stromquist and Honeywell to stay on the forefront of building technology and offer the latest developments while providing excellent service. To show our appreciation for their dedication, we presented these companies with Awards of Excellence in the field of Building Automation. Here are your amazing local controls soltiuon providers: Read More
The Building Momentum Event Yesterday at the Georgia Aquarium was a huge success. Details to follow, but for now check the Controltrends twitter feed and these pictures to get a feel for just how cool it was to be at the The Event ! Read More
Check out my interview with Roger Rebennack. Roger is the Honeywell WEBS AX access and security guru and one of the speakers at the February 7 Building Automation and Controls Event in Atlanta. Controltrends fans will remember Roger, aka “the most exciting man in the building automations controls industry” from his interviews on Stromquist Radio. In this interview Roger and I discuss the latest changes in open systems, how integrating access and security into your building automation controls system can help you save even more energy, and why Honeywell’s Rapid Eye security
cameras are the way to go. Come see Roger in Atlanta on February 7.
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