Dear %%if(%%firstname%% is empty,Colleague,%%firstname%%)%%:
To receive the latest automation information, add enews@automation.com to your address book.
Read the online version if links don't work in this Building Automation Update. |
|
|
November 2010 |
| Sponsor: Infocon |
Sedona EasyIO DDC
The new open source Sedona Framework, created by Tridium, is now being
harnessed and applied by Infocon Technology, under the EasyIO brand. The Sedona EasyIO DDC has brought a 32 bit
DDC Sedona Open Source DDC Controller, into the Building Automation world.
Click here for more information.
|
| Sponsor: Beckhoff Automation |
Beckhoff Building Automation Solutions: Smart Buildings, Smart Investment
With Beckhoff’s PC- and Ethernet-based building automation solutions, users can implement cost-saving light control, HVAC automation, individual room automation, remote maintenance, energy monitoring and beyond. Click the link to learn more, including a free PDF brochure download detailing Beckhoff Building Automation solutions.
Click here for more information.
|
| Sponsor: eSight |
Simply Intuitive Energy Management- Perfect for System Integrators
eSight Essential is a cost effective energy management suite designed to be purchased online and downloaded to the client site by System Integrators and easily integrated with existing hardware. Each kit of 25, 50, or 75 meter points, is purchased as a one off cost with no annual fees.
Learn More!
|
| Live News Feed |
  
Visit the Building Automation portal and use the icons to subscribe to the live feed.
Learn more about RSS feeds. |
|
| Featured Articles |
Energy Information Management
Automated Buildings, October 2010
By Tim Kensok, AirAdvice
Web-based solutions provide the obvious advantage of remote access from a plethora of locations and tools. Depending on the case, desktop computers, laptops and smart phones can be used by end-users to manage the desired applications.
PPAs and Other Ways to Pay for PV Systems
Building Operating Management, October 2010
By Greg Zimmerman
In a power purchasing agreement (PPA), a third-party company installs and maintains a PV system on a facility's roof, and then sells the renewable power back to the facility at lower-than-market price.
|
| Product Sponsor - Tridium |
 Niagara Creates Better Buildings
Create buildings that are smarter, more efficient, use less energy, have lower operating costs and safer with Niagara. |
Too Many Choices For Wireless Building Systems?
Automated Buildings, October 2010
By Jim Sinopoli, Smart Buildings
Sometimes we’re given too many choices which can lead to confusion and paralysis. That may be the case with wireless network platforms for building systems, where we have wireless technologies such as ZigBee, EnOcean, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, RFID, Insteon, Bluetooth, etc.
Smart Meters Bring Time-of-use Electric Rates
Building Operating Management, October 2010
By Lindsay Audin
While the vast majority of smart meters have been accepted without a ruckus, some areas have seen near revolts by groups of customers who felt they were being overcharged due to the new meters. To ensure no sticker shock from your first smart-metered bill, here are a few tips.
Integrating CMMS with Other Building Systems
Building Operating Management, September 2010
By Lindsay Audin
CMMS programs import and export information from and to other programs, saving time and work hours in the process. The end result may be a reduction in necessary maintenance, fewer (or less frequent) service calls, and lower energy bills. |
Browse more articles on the Building Automation portal. |
| Sponsor: FIRST |
Help FIRST® win $200,000 from American Express!
You can help FIRST receive $200,000 from American Express through Members Project by voting for FIRST once a week until November 30.
(Make sure you go to the Education category and find FIRST. If you haven't already, you will need to do a simple one-time sign on to allow you to vote each week).
Vote Now!
|
| Make Connections in Automation |
  
|
|
| Product Sponsor - QA Graphics |
 Graphics Library for NiagaraAX
License a high-end graphics library for NiagaraAX projects. Build secure graphics at your workstation & transfer to JACE or Supervisor devices. Click here to get a FREE trial. |
| Product Sponsor - E-Mon, LLC |
 E-Mon D-Mon Submeters for BAS Integration
Access interval energy data via ModBus, BACnet, Ethernet, Internet and more with E-Mon D-Mon! |
| Product Announcements |
|
| Other Product Announcements
|
Browse more Product Announcements on the Building Automation portal.
Search all Products by keyword, category, manufacturer or release date. |
| White Papers |
Improving SCADA Operations Using Wireless Instrumentation
White paper from Control Microsystems explores the various ways in which operators can tightly integrate wireless instrumentation networks with SCADA systems in automation, process control, building automation, pipelines, W&WW plants and similar applications.
LEED and Controls
By Mark Hauenstein, Technical Designs
Paper educates system integrators, building owners and operators about LEED and sustainable building design principles.
Energy Engineering and Management White Paper
By Jeff Soplop, Rockwell Automation
Algorithmic approach to energy management uses real-time data collection and predictive modeling capabilities to enhance decision making, reduce consumption and increase efficiency.
IP Video Surveillance
By Cisco
IP-based video surveillance is the next step in the evolution of video surveillance technology. By connecting to the existing IP infrastructure, the video surveillance system becomes part of the data network and can be integrated with other business systems to provide enhanced surveillance capabilities.
|
Browse more white papers on the Building Automation portal.
|
| Application Stories |
Tridium manages energy in real estate building
Tridium's Niagara Framework is driving real-time energy management and control of Glenborough's 12-story Class-A commercial office, and providing energy usage data to guide daily decision making.
Flying down in Rio
Process and Control Today, August 2010
A pair of prestigious apartment blocks in downtown Rio de Janiero use bespoke building automation systems based on CC-Link, the fieldbus communications systems originally designed for industrial automation, to create a relaxed and charming living environment within this busy, bustling city.
Integrating the BMS on Campuses 150 miles apart
Automated Buildings, August 2010
By Becky Wacker, Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls installed a multi-vendor head-end workstation to integrate a number of legacy building automation systems which controlled 28,000 physical points on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses.
ABB flowmeters save money at Virginia Commonwealth University
ABB flowmeters cut steam losses and recovered more than $1.25 million a year in lost revenues.
Western Michigan integrates pneumatic thermostats into its BAS
Automated Buildings, July 2010
By Harry Sim, Cypress Envirosystems
Cypress Envirosystems thermometers were installed in place of 47 originals and communicate with an energy management system by radio.
|
Browse more application stories on the Building Automation portal.
|
| Resources & Literature |
QA Graphics Offers NiagaraAX Users Free Graphics Library
The BAS Image Module can be used to build high-end graphics within the NiagaraAX platform.
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 Available as Free Download
The I-P edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is offered as a free downloadable PDF online.
Fluke produces Vibration Testing and Maintenance Video
The video describes how vibration testing with a Fluke 810 can be the first step in a more proactive approach to mechanical maintenance.
Siemens offers green online tools
The site delivers useful content and applications aimed squarely at helping customers advance the sustainability of their buildings.
SolaHD Publishes Power Quality Guidebook
Guide serves as a solutions-oriented tutorial for solving key power quality problems such as voltage surges, power interruptions, brownouts, sags, transients, harmonics and electrical noise.
|
Browse more resources and literature on the Building Automation portal.
|
| Company & Organizational News |
ISA/Automation.com Pavilion to debut at HANNOVER MESSE 2011
ISA and Automation.com will have an Industrial Automation Pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE 2011, April 4 - 8, 2011, in Hannover, Germany.
Earn a BEAP from ASHRAE
BEAP certification program recognizes individuals’ ability to audit and analyze residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Siemens announces winners of Smartest Building in America
Grand prize winners are the Duke Energy Center, Charlotte, N.C., and the Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Engineering skills crisis threatens projects
Process & Control Engineering, August 2010
The consulting industry has warned that engineering skills shortages will continue to constrain Australia's growth and limit innovation. Australia’s ability to design and deliver an estimated $400 billion in infrastructure projects over the coming decade is under threat.
Tridium Commits to Open ADR
Conforming to the Open ADR specification will help facilities and buildings save power through automated demand response technology, and contribute to the advancement of the Smart Grid.
|
Browse more company and organizational news on the Building Automation portal. |
| Project News |
Tridium to supply NiagaraAX to Environmental Systems
Niagara Framework is integrating lighting, HVAC, continuous commissioning, security, fire monitoring and alarms at Environmental Systems' new headquarters building.
Siemens to make U.S. government efficient
Siemens will make energy efficiency improvements to 39 federal government facilities across the Greater Southwest Region.
Siemens to automate Georgetown County
Siemens will peform lighting, building automation and HVAC retrofits and upgrades to some 71 county buildings and recreational facilities.
|
Browse more project news on the Building Automation portal.
|
| Featured Events |
AHR Expo
January 31, 2011 - February 2, 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
Bringing together more than 1,800 exhibiting companies and dozens of industry organizations, AHR Expo is the event of the year for buying, selling, networking and learning.
HANNOVER MESSE Energy
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
Leading Trade Fair for Renewable and Conventional Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution at the HANNOVER MESSE.
AUTOMATICON
April 5, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Warsaw, Poland
AUTOMATICON is the most important trade fair for automation, control, measurement and robotics in Poland. The Fair is always accompanied by series of seminars, lectures and presentations which attract hundreds of specialists from all over the country.
AutomationExpo 2011
April 21, 2011 - April 23, 2011
Location: Mumbai, India
AutomationExpo 2011 will be the regions' biggest and most comprehensive exhibition covering the entire gamut of automation technology where visitors can find efficient solutions and innovations useful to make their businesses efficient. Automation Expo 2011 will cover Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Factory Automation, Building Automation, Systems and Solutions.
|
Browse more industry events on the Building Automation portal.
Add an event to our calendar. |
I hope you enjoyed this Building Automation update. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the content in this e-newsletter or on Automation.com, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Rick Zabel
Vice President, Publisher
Automation.com
View our Privacy Policy
For editorial inquiries, please contact Rick Zabel
For advertising inquiries, please contact Richard Simpson or Chris Nelson, or see our Media Kit. |
|
|
_thumb.jpg){kind=small}
_thumb.jpg)
_thumb.jpg)