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Andover Controls Continuum™ Building Automation System

Ethernet-based System Features Modular I/O and Windows NT Front-end

For Immediate Release Andover, Mass. — Andover Controls' Continuum™ Building Automation System features modular I/O, a high-powered CPU with flash memory, and a Windows NT front-end workstation. Continuum provides building owners a single integrated building automation solution for controlling and monitoring a building’s heating, ventilating, air conditioning, lighting, access, smoke control, manufacturing processes, and more.

Continuum can tackle the demands of any size facility with its ability to communicate to up to 4 million nodes over an Ethernet LAN or WAN. 

Because the Continuum network takes advantage of today’s “open” protocols, provides over 60 custom interfaces to third-party devices, and utilizes a single open ODBC-com-pliant SQL database, Continuum users can centrally manage every subsystem in every facility anywhere in the world. 

Continuum is backward compatible to the company’s current Infinity hardware and can be programmed to meet the exact requirements of any control application with Andover Controls’ single programming language, Plain English®

To find out more about Andover Controls and their new product line, Continuum™, visit their web site at http://www.andovercontrols.com

Alerton - Microview™ for Windows

Alerton's® Microview for Windows is an integrated small operator terminal and global controller for Alerton terminal unit controllers (TUXs™).  The Microview for Windows functions in a stand-alone capacity.  The PC interface is an IBEX™ for Windows computer connected to the Microview for Windows over modem or serial port direct-connect.

The Microview for Windows executes DDC and performs all time, holiday and event scheduling, trend logging, alarm handling and tenant activity reporting to optimize building efficiency.  It has a 4-line by 20-character LCD and eight-button keypad.  The Microview for Windows can be used to view and change system values, monitor TUX status, configure schedules, view trend logs and energy usage logs, and monitor alarms. 

For more information www.alerton.com

American Auto-Matrix (AAM) introduces the Evolution Series-the next generation in Smart Building Controls. This new product line was launched in October 2000.

Building on AAM's legacy of innovative and technologically advanced "firsts," the Evolution Series product line is a high-tech building automation system that is smarter, faster and sleeker-in a word, better. True to AAM philosophy, the Evolution Series offers true generation-to-generation compatibility, enhancing cost effectiveness and system reliability. It also offers interoperability through the use of traditional AAM open protocols as well as the capability to add industry standard protocols like BACnet^®.

Engineered for convenience and flexibility, the Evolution Series product line enables users to customize a building automation system for their specific needs. A highlight of the Evolution Series is AAM's newly developed Motor Management Technology™. This technology extends actuator life and saves energy. Features of the Evolution Series include state-of-the-art digital sensor technology, Motorola processors, true pixel oriented graphical display and improved mounting design - resulting in a highly advanced and innovative product line. American Auto-Matrix is the first U.S. customer to utilize Motorola's newest HC12 processor in its products.

American Auto-Matrix is widely recognized as a world leader in Smart Building Solutions™ for facilities automation and management. Applications include HVAC; light process; laboratory and fumehood; access control; energy management; and integrated fire, security and life-safety management. American Auto-Matrix systems are sold, installed and maintained through an international network of Solution Integrators. Founded in 1979, AAM was the first to introduce direct digital control, open architecture, generation-to-generation compatibility and open protocols to the HVAC industry.

Data/Communications Product Catalog Now Available from Coleman Cable

Coleman Cable recently introduced a new catalog on its line of wire and cable products used for data/communications. The new catalog entitled “Electronic, Coaxial, and Voice & Data Cables” covers Coleman’s complete line of voice & data cables, coaxial cables, security, fire alarm, and sound cables.

This (36) thirty-six page catalog contain product features, benefits, part numbers, industry approvals, and other specific information. Line drawings clearly show the product. A helpful index of industry definitions is also included in the back of the catalog.

All the information presented in this new industry-specific catalog can also be found in Coleman’s Full Line Catalog.

To receive your free catalog, contact Coleman Cable toll-free at (800) 323-9355 extension 2361 and request the “Electronic, Coaxial, and Voice & Data Cables Catalog”.

Visit the site at http://www.colemancable.com/ 

Elk's 930 Doorbell & Ring Detector

Control lighting or perform other automation functions, such as voice messaging, strobes for the hearing impaired, etc. when the phone or doorbell rings.  Network Elk's 930 Doorbell & Ring Detector to any control, including the Elk Magic Module.

The ELK-930 performs three functions. It can detect ring activation from one or two doorbell buttons and a single telephone line. It conveniently isolates the voltage and current and produces an open collector (pull to ground) output which can be used to trigger an automation controller, relay, timer, etc. The circuit is pre-scored so that the individual detectors may be snapped off (separated) from each other.

The ELK-930 Doorbell Detector monitors the current draw of a doorbell and produces an open collector output when the pushbutton is pressed and the doorbell draws 900mA or more. This open collector output can be used to trigger an automation controller input that utilizes high to low switching (pull to ground) for activation. The ELK-930 Telephone Ring Detector monitors the voltage on the telephone line and produces an open collector output (pull to ground) when the telephone ringing voltage is approximately 50 Volts or greater. The output follows the ringing pattern.

 http://www.elkproducts.com/products/elk-930.htm

Home Automation, Inc. to Debut Web-Link II at EH Fall Expo 2000

Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), the leading manufacturer of integrated automation and security products has announced it will debut its latest software product, Web-Link II, at the upcoming Electronic House Fall Expo 2000 to be held October 26 - 27, 2000 in Costa Mesa, California.

Web-Link II is the newest and most comprehensive version of HAI's multi-award winning Web-Link software. The original version of Web-Link was the first commercially available software product that allowed a homeowner to access and control his home automation system over the Internet. Web-Link allows a homeowner to check and adjust temperatures, arm or disarm the security system, or adjust lights over the Internet. The initial Web-Link product was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 2000 and was the recipient of the prestigious CES Innovations 2000 Award for Design and Engineering, and the Home Automation Association's 2000 Mark of Excellence Award in the Home Control & Networking Software category.

With Web-Link II, HAI has taken this technology one step further by adding features that allow a homeowner to view his home with video surveillance based on Microsoft Windows Media video streaming technology.

In addition, Web-Link II allows wireless access over Personal Digital Assistants, hand-held PCs, and Internet phones. Web-Link II can also send instant messages and emails to a homeowner based on programmed events such as; the kids have arrived home from school, or the security alarm has been activated.

For more information on HAI's Web-Link, Web-Link II or any of HAI's other award winning home automation products, please visit www.homeauto.com

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