Articles Tagged with ''smart HVAC devices''

As technology is becoming increasingly accessible and interconnected, consumer demand is fueling the rise of intelligent products in the HVAC marketplace.

Xylem is showing its Bell & Gossett ‘smart’ heating circulators. Featuring electronically commutated motor (ECM) technology and a patented spherical motor design, the ecocirc® auto and vario pumps eliminate the need for a conventional shaft, seal, and bearing assembly.

The global market for home automation services saw strong growth during 2012, driven by a wave of new entrants and offerings in the North American market, according to ABI Research. The United States in particular leads in deployments and new shipments, acting as a bellwether for markets around the world.

HVAC contractors are working with a select group of homeowners looking to use their mobile devices to remotely control their indoor environment. It’s a niche market now but that should change significantly as more consumers with smart phones and tablets become aware of the remote control capability of HVAC thermostats and systems.

The Trane ComfortLink™ II Control has been recognized by Design Journal with top honors in its annual Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) competition. The ComfortLink II Control was named a Platinum ADEX award winner in the Product Design category.

American Auto-Matrix® has announced the release of vSTAT®, a mobile application for iOS® and Android™ devices that allows users to access facilities and zones managed by the company’s AspectFT® building automation and energy control system.

Boasting a ±2 percent accuracy rating for air velocity, the Climomaster Series professional-grade hot-wire anemometer features smart probe technology. The technology allows a variety of probes to be used interchangeably with a single main unit.

The HVAC trade has a wide array of intelligent products at its fingertips, including thermostats that talk, furnaces that call contractors when there is a problem, and mobile phone applications specifically designed for service techs in the field. Now there is one more intelligent product that can be added to the mix.