Building owners can find themselves trapped with an older building management system (BMS) that is: Obsolete Built on proprietary communication protocols Can no longer be serviced due to lack of knowledge by the BMS supplier or unavailability of parts How do we escape this? A quick history lesson provides perspective.
Our EXPERTISE extends beyond Building Automation. Our expert and highly responsive staff have the knowledge and experience to help you transition away from ineffective security providers or high cost legacy systems, to support you through the lifespan of your facility security systems. Here are 6 critical factors in choosing a partner
Building Automation Systems Comparison Tool As the variety of microprocessor-based building systems continues to proliferate and become more complex, the need for an open, effective, efficient, and cost-effective Building Automation System (BAS) is paramount. However, with the multitude of BAS on the market today, there exists a conundrum for building owners and facility
BAS Specification Checklist The proliferation of microprocessor-based building systems in today’s increasingly complex buildings, coupled with the varying needs and operational priorities of facility managers, requires that the Building Automation System specified be carefully tailored to these needs at the right cost. A vitally important element in achieving this is ensuring that customers
Colleges/Universities and K-12 school buildings serve a multitude of purposes that include auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, lab spaces, and offices in addition to traditional classrooms. Designing the correct energy management strategy for these multi-purpose buildings can result in a positive impact to a school's operating budget. Effective energy management strategies will reduce annual
Colleges/Universities and K-12 school buildings serve a multitude of purposes that include auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, lab spaces, and offices in addition to traditional classrooms. Designing the correct energy management strategy for these multi-purpose buildings can result in a positive impact to a school's operating budget. Effective energy management strategies will reduce annual
Buildings have become a first line of defense in reducing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and HVAC systems play a critical role in this defense. ASHRAE concludes that “ventilation and filtration provided by heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems can reduce the airborne concentration of SARS-CoV-2 and thus the risk of transmission through the air.” This
Having trouble shopping for your Automated Logic Fanatic this holiday season? This month, we share our Top 5 Holiday Gifts for the ALC Fan: 1. WebCTRL System v8 WebCTRL System v8 includes a number of security enhancements and labor saving and convenience features. Automated Logic continues to heighten its status as the most user-friendly
A major challenge in Building Automation today is establishing seamless integration to VRF systems, providing building owners with visibility to the individual indoor units and outdoor condensing units. Benefits of better visibility: Equipment can be properly monitored. Critical alarms can be received and addressed quickly and efficiently. Room conditions can be
Recently, Radius Systems expanded our Chadds Ford office to include another floor of our building. With this move, came a new hands-on interactive Automated Logic training room. Our clients receive training on the WebCTRL software, which can operate Automated Logic controllers found on one wall of the training facility.
