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Making a Decision on Mobile Devices

February 4, 2013
By Joanna R. Turpin
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Consider the number of tablets that are now available from Apple, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Samsung, Microsoft, and Google. Add in the vast array of smartphones, netbooks, and laptops that are continually being introduced, and it’s no wonder that contractors may have a hard time deciding which mobile device(s) to choose for their field personnel.


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Mobile Apps for HVAC

December 24, 2012
By Angela D. Harris
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Contractors could consider each app as a specific tool in their electronic tool belt. To help you in your electronic tool gathering, The NEWS has compiled a sampling of some of the manufacturer apps currently available for contractors that can be used in their business or as an added value to their customers.


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3-D Simulation Software Trains Techs

Virtual Program Assists in Troubleshooting and Repair
December 24, 2012
By Angela D. Harris
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Interplay Energy develops 3-D interactive simulation training and testing applications. The company was approached about developing a companion program for the HVACR textbook, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology. The end result is the new Delmar Online Training Simulation: HVAC from Interplay Energy.


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HVAC Industry Goes App Happy

December 24, 2012
By Joanna R. Turpin
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The number of apps available for mobile devices has increased exponentially over the last few years. Consider that the first apps came out in 2008, and today there are almost 2 million apps available across all platforms. The HVACR industry has been quick to jump on the app bandwagon as well.


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Emerson Climate Technologies: Residential A/C System Diagnostic Software Kit

December 24, 2012
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The HVACR Fault Finder™ (PC edition) software is an accessory kit used to diagnose system issues and display operational history when used with Copeland Scroll™ compressors. It is designed to help contractors troubleshoot residential or commercial air conditioning systems.


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Reliable Controls: Data Acquisition Software

December 3, 2012
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Version 3 of RC-Archive™ data acquisition software contains many new features to enable seamless data acquisition. The new version of RC-Archive™ adds archiving support for the following new objects: BACnet® single-point and multipoint trend logs, and BACnet and the company’s protocol runtime logs.


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Excellence Alliance Inc.: Estimating Proposal Generation Program

November 26, 2012
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The cloud-based Estimating 4 Profit (E4P) program is designed to enhance productivity and profitability in the commercial HVAC marketplace. Users can integrate estimates, budgets, and pricing agreements into a professional commercial HVAC proposal document.


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Xylem: Piping Flow Rates and Pressure Drop Software

November 5, 2012
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Version 4 of the Bell & Gossett System Syzer® program for PC computers is available. It is an update of a tool for calculating flow rates and pressure drops in HVAC piping systems. The program provides a more comprehensive, user-friendly, and web-based selection tool for engineers, consultants, and designers.


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GPS Insight: GPS Software Customization

October 29, 2012
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A capability is available for all customers to apply their own custom categories and attributes to their fleets within the GPS fleet tracking software. Customers are able to define and apply their highly specific business data to vehicles, equipment, drivers, landmarks, users, and hierarchy nodes within GPS Insight.


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Xylem: Piping Flow Rates and Pressure Drop Software

October 22, 2012
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Version 4 of the Bell & Gossett System Syzer® program for PC computers is available. It is an update of a tool for calculating flow rates and pressure drops in HVAC piping systems. The program provides a more comprehensive, user-friendly, and web-based selection tool for engineers, consultants, and designers.


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