Updated heat gain and load density latest editions to ASHRAE Handbook
18 June, 2013The 2013 ASHRAE Handbook-Fundamentals covers basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry, including updated information on building materials, load calculations, energy resources and analysis, refrigerants, indoor environmental quality (IEQ), sustainability, controls, duct and piping system design and more.
Demand for greater energy efficiency drives building automation market
18 June, 2013The European building automation market earned revenues of US$1.8bn in 2012 and is expected to reach US$2.1bn in 2017, according to new analysis, European Building Automation Systems Market, from consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
Schneider Electric SmartStruxure Lite solution
07 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric EnergyThe SmartStruxure Lite solution is a fast way to future-fit small to mid-sized buildings for HVAC control, lighting and metering.
Delta Electronics DOP-B series touch-screen HMIs
30 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Mechtric Pty LtdThe Delta Electronics DOP-B series touch-screen HMIs are 65K colour TFT screens offering high performance and an economical user interface for automation and control applications.
World-first trial uses smart grid for EV trial
29 May, 2013An Australian-developed electric vehicle charger can halve electric vehicle (EV) charging costs, a world-first Victorian Department of Transport trial has found. The ChargeIQ EV charger was also found to optimise utilities’ network performance.
Axis Q7436 video encoder blade and the Axis Q7920 video encoder chassis
27 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Axis Communications (S) Pte LtdThe Axis Q7436 video encoder blade and the Axis Q7920 video encoder chassis from Axis Communications are suitable for demanding locations such as airports and railway stations, and for city surveillance.
mySmart MS-EBMPIR-MB-AU batten mount and MS-EBMHS-AU luminaire sensors
08 May, 2013 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty LtdThe MS-EBMPIR-MB-AU batten-mount PIR detectors and the MS-EBMHS-AU miniature high-senstitivity PIR presence detectors (luminaire fitting) are designed for mounting directly to or within light fittings.
Schneider Electric Harmony XB5S biometric switches
08 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Harmony XB5S biometric switches eliminate security risks associated with lost, forgotten or stolen keys, cards and passwords.
Stop the silent killer
01 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Brooks AustraliaCarbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless, tasteless and extremely toxic gas. It is absorbed by red blood cells in the lungs in preference to oxygen - this results in rapid damage to the heart and brain from oxygen starvation.
ifm efector speed monitors
26 April, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdifm efector has added new features and functions to the ifm product line of speed monitors. In addition to the high input frequency of up to 60,000 pulses/min and configurable functions, these also include an extended operating temperature range up to -40°C.
ifm efector OI Cube photoelectric sensor
26 April, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe OI Cube photoelectric sensor from ifm efector is distinguished by long ranges up to 800 mm for diffuse types and up to 15 m for retroreflective types.
Phoenix Contact SafetyBridge I/O modules
24 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdThe SafetyBridge I/O modules from Phoenix Contact expand the network-independent SafetyBridge system in terms of flexibility, functionality and application areas. The modules include a safe input module with added inputs, as well as a new logic module with extensive functional upgrades.
Panomera multifocal sensor system
24 April, 2013 | Supplied by: CR Kennedy & CoPanomera, a multifocal sensor system, is designed for the all-encompassing video surveillance of expansive areas.
Cooling structure could reduce global air-conditioning dependence
22 April, 2013Stanford researchers have developed a new form of cooling structure which works even when the sun is shining. The structure could reduce our reliance on air conditioners in homes and cars, the researchers say.
AIRAH announces roadmap for low-emissions HVAC/R
19 April, 2013The Australian Institute of Refrigeration Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH) Industry Summit 2013 held recently in Melbourne brought together more than 30 key stakeholders to discuss the way forward to a low-emissions HVAC/R industry.
