Smart Building Software

Managers of residential, commercial and industrial plants and facilities are under constant pressure to improve comfort, efficiency and sustainability and to reduce overall costs. Smart building solutions turn data and information into actionable insights, integrating with existing equipment and control systems.

Benefits

» Future-proof your investments with building automation.

» Integrate with HVAC, lighting, security and more.

» Centralise monitoring and control operations.

» Reduce energy, operations, and maintenance costs.

For more information on our products please visit www.mitsubishielectric.com.au

Phone:1300 280 625

» Instantly receive alerts to mobile and smart devices.

» Coordinate multiple buildings from a single platform.

» Universal connectivity scaled from BACnet devices.

» Sophisticated reports for informed decision-making.

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Send for a Senva

AB Controls, an Australian electronic sensors, control system design and building automation specialist, is offering the Senva AQ2 Series solution.

The company says it is committed to bringing high-quality sensors and controllers to the building industry to make the jobs of HVAC professionals easier. This includes sourcing sensors that have been designed to do the job with the minimum installation time.

“When it comes to indoor air quality information, HVAC professionals can be faced with a multitude of wall- or duct-mounted sensors, more wiring and more inputs to your control system,” says AB Controls.

“But now, USA-based company Senva has come up with a streamlined solution with its AQ2 series.

“Senva’s latest innovative sensor, the AQ2, includes up to nine sensors with three display options in one analogue or BACnet interface wall-mount or duct-mount unit. Programming setpoints has also been made easier with the Senva app and NFT.” Go to www.abcontrols.com.au ■

2 Pipework pro

“Experience clean and precise cold bending of up to 90 degrees on a variety of tubes and pipes such as stainless steel, steel, carbon steel, copper, plastic and multilayer composite tubes with the REMS Curvo 50,” says ANC Distribution, which owns the licence for Australian distribution.

“Offering wrinkle-free bending, it can be used instantly. The quality REMS Curvo 50 gives fast and creep speed operation for precise bending, plus rapid change of bending and back formers to save time. The Curvo 50 is excellent for metalwork and in sanitary, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and hydraulic applications.

“It is especially suited for steel pipe DIN EN 10255 (DIN 2440), pipe for press fitting systems, hard and half-hard copper pipe, and for thin-walled copper heating pipe according to DIN EN 1057. It can also be used without the need for a vice and includes integral absorption of torque during bending.”

For your nearest REMS reseller locations go to www.ancdist.com.au ■

3 Panasonic’s new HZ Series

Panasonic has launched the HZ Series of reverse-cycle, wall-mounted split-system residential air conditioners.

Panasonic says the latest HZ Series builds upon the success of its premium reverse-cycle series, providing “top-of-the-range efficiency, design and an operating range”.

The HZ Series incorporates Panasonic’s new nanoeX Generator Mark 2 air purifying system, which the company says provides stronger and more effective air purification.

This new series includes a humidity sensor that measures and analyses the humidity level and adjusts accordingly.

“We know that Australians rely on air conditioning units to provide them with optimum comfort in the home, no matter whether cooling or heating is the requirement of the day,” says Panasonic Australia Product Marketing Manager, Air Conditioning, Reggie Lam, Affil.AIRAH. “But with the latest in innovation – such as our new nanoeX Generator Mark 2 technology, enhanced device compatibility and increased climate control options – we know that our new ultra-premium HZ Series will take both comfort and air quality to the next level.”

Go to www.panasonic.com/au ■

4 Highlight from Holyoake

One of the products that Holyoake by Price will be manufacturing in the firm’s new Sydney facility is the Ultrasuite, a customisable operating room air- distribution and lighting solution.

“High-output LED lighting combined with precision equalised laminar airflow eliminates the traditional ‘light ring’ and opens valuable ceiling space for surgical equipment while optimising contaminate removal from the surgical zone,” says the company.

Holyoake by Price says it is committed to providing a new level of service and support for its Australian customers, with its experienced team of engineers and technicians on hand to offer expert advice, support and training to ensure customers get the most out of their critical environment solutions.

Go to www.holyoake.com ■

5 Nexus cracks the code

Nexus Digital Technologies has added QR coding capability to its cloud-based Nexus Service Manager.

“Choosing the correct software to improve efficiency is an important decision in any business,” says the company.

According to Nexus Digital Technologies, its cloud-based Nexus Service Manager can be used on Android or Apple devices and provides a modular-based service software, which customers can tailor to their own needs.

The software now also has QR coding capability with the Onsite Equipment Management module and mobile invoicing. Nexus Digital Technologies says this provide managers with access to a comprehensive system that meets all the needs of a modern air conditioning company.

First released in 2008, the software is Australian owned and developed, and is backed by local Australian support. The company says that by integrating and centralising all business information, the system allows for efficient and more accurate storage and reporting of information.

Go to www.nexusservicemanager.com.au ■

6 Elitech’s weigh forward

Elitech’s new LMC-210 Programmable HVAC Refrigeration Charging Scale is designed to weigh refrigerant containers, in addition to charging directly into a system or recovering from a system.

According to Elitech, the HVAC scale features a measuring weight capacity of 100kg, remote communication between scale body and Elitech Scale App or handhold controller, a tough and durable platform, sealed LCD and touch-pad, long-lasting circuitry, switchable measuring units, and more.

Elitech says that the features include:

• A wireless hand device (with an effective distance of 10m) and mobile software

• High-accuracy and resolution ( ±0.05 per cent rdg + 10g)

• Greater performance reliability and useability

The best resolution in the industry with no compromise on capacity (100kg)

• Can measure in kilograms, ounces or pounds Lightweight and portable at 3.3kg.

Elitech also offers a one-year warranty, 30 days free and amp, and return.

Go to www.elitechau.com ■