Capable of achieving temperature and humidity set points, the touch-screen zoning Communicating Control has been added to the York® Affinity™ Communicating Control product offerings. According to the manufacturer, the zoning Communicating Control communicates with all key components in a home-comfort system.
The Infinity® Touch Control, the next generation of touch-screen communicating controls, provides Touch-n-Go™ programming and energy-management features when utilized as part of a complete Infinity HVAC system. With Touch-n-Go programming, a homeowner can control the temperature, humidity, and fan speed.
The FAMCO IAQ Economizer™ kit is a control system designed to provide cutting-edge economizing, free-cooling, and IAQ functionality to split-system air conditioning systems by using external air to reduce internal temperatures. It allows low temperatures to be realized at times when they can be achieved using less energy.
The NEWS staff was very busy at the AHR Expo in Dallas, seeking information on new products. Here is a comprehensive list of the residential controls we found on the show floor.
This roundup of products, components, and software covers both residential and commercial offerings that use new technology to add intelligence, improve performance, and achieve high levels of energy efficiency.
The White-Rodgers SureSwitch™ relay, model number 49P11-843, replaces the function of a contactor and short-cycle timer with a sealed relay. It increases the reliability of air conditioning systems and heat pumps. Designed to fit in the space of a traditional mechanical contactor, the relay is a universal electronic upgrade.
The Home Comfort Control™ comprehensive, two-part IAQ control system utilizes an intuitive, touch-screen user interface which connects to an Equipment Control Module with standard three-wire connection, eliminating the need for separate controls for humidifiers, dehumidifiers, ventilation, and temperature control systems.
The icomfort Wi-Fi™ touchscreen thermostat uses cloud connectivity to offer homeowners temperature control from anywhere in the world, at any time, from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or web-enabled device. It is simple to use, install, and service, said the company.
Model SS610E has been added to the line of patented Safe-T-Switch® electronic condensate overflow control switches. It is designed for use on mini-split systems. It includes reliable, low power-consuming, state-of-the-art microelectronics.
The advent of technology is at its most apparent in the world of thermostats and controls. Manufacturers are developing equipment that can be accessed and operated from Internet-enabled devices on the other side of the world. This article provides a sample of some of today’s latest thermostats and controls.