The integration of digital communication into devices and equipment provides flexibility in creating innovative HVAC solutions that can control, monitor, and/or be maintained from anywhere. Building Management System (BMS) operators benefit from device data that is easily accessible for monitoring and system control. Facility managers gain valuable insights regarding equipment operation and performance. All device data is leveraged to enable timely fault detection and assist in system diagnostics. Available information includes sensor values, control input, device position, min/max ranges, and other operational parameters.
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HVAC systems’ operation is a critical requirement for reopening and maintaining adequate safe indoor air quality (IAQ). The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force developed guidance to help facility managers improve indoor air quality to slow the transmission of viruses via the HVAC system. Belimo has reviewed the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force recommendations and developed a checklist to evaluate field devices’ operation. Non-functioning devices can be retrofitted to meet the indoor air quality requirements of the ASHRAE reopening guidelines.
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Belimo’s ZoneTight zone valve is designed for maximum efficiency in tight spaces and sets performance standards for pressure dependent and pressure independent zoning applications. The QCV and PIQCV provide 95% less power consumption than conventional zone valves. The zone valve series easily connects to the actuator allowing operators and technicians to install valves quickly without tools, helping to reduce labor costs.
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Belimo released ½ inch 6-Way Electronic Pressure Independent Valves (ePIV), model number P3050B6-KS, and ¾ inch model P3075B6-JS with a flow sensor mounted to the port supplying chilled or hot water to the coil.
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The new 22ADP-584A and the 22ADP-584B duct differential pressure sensors with true auto-zero functionality provide precise pressure measurement. The automatic calibration electronically adjusts the transmitter’s zero reference value every ten minutes. During the adjustment, the output and display values will freeze to the last measured value, eliminating output signal drift due to thermal, electronic, or mechanical effects. The device returns to its normal measuring mode after the one-second calibration process.
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SelectPro is a comprehensive database of Belimo’s damper actuators, valves, sensors, and replacement solutions. Belimo SelectPro offers an Export Builder feature that makes updating your product databases and management systems fast and efficient! The Export Builder module allows you to create custom exports by selecting specific technical attributes and media assets to extract only the data you require. Once you complete the selection criteria, export select products, or the entire series of your choice. Let us show you the four steps to creating an export.
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Leading by example is essential. Belimo's US headquarters installed a 900kW solar panel system. This installation is one of the largest rooftop solar panel installations in Connecticut! This project is an 877 kW solar electric array that interconnects directly into two of the facility meters here at Belimo. In total, this project will generate over 1,100,000 kWh of clean electricity in the first year, which is roughly equivalent to powering 100 Connecticut households for 12 months. By utilizing dormant roof space and investing in solar technology, Belimo is now self-generating approximately a third of its annual electrical consumption needs directly from sunlight. In addition to offsetting and stabilizing Belimo's operational expenses and grid-supply electricity needs for at least the next 25 years, this project serves as an essential asset to a world-class production facility.
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Trusted flow measurement is essential in maximizing HVAC system efficiency and ensuring occupant comfort. Glycol prevents heat transfer fluids from freezing in heating, cooling, and air conditioning systems. In systems where pipework is exposed to the exterior environment – rooftop units, free cooling, cooling towers – and green energy applications, such as solar thermal collectors. Glycol is also used in district cooling systems – such as high rise properties where low-temperature energy networks serve several customers.
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Land O' Lakes, Inc. is committed to environmental stewardship – leveraging sound science and state-of-the-art technologies to improve sustainability and conserve natural resources in its many operations throughout the globe. The company took steps to exemplify this commitment by improving energy efficiency at its corporate headquarters in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
The majority of the headquarters' chilled water needs are handled by a single, closed-loop driven by a central chilling plant. The plant features two 300-ton centrifugal chillers (600 tons total). A total of six air handling units handle the cooling load for the headquarters – four in the office building and two in the R&D facility. When examining the operation of HVAC systems and equipment to identify areas where efficiency could be gained, Land O'Lakes, Inc. energy officials uncovered a costly issue in the AHUs' chilled water coils. Much of the time, Delta T across the coils was lower than its design specifications. In addition to increasing electricity costs due to over-pumping, this resulted in suboptimal heat transfer and significant inefficiency at the building level. After conducting a thorough review of piping, valves, and instrumentation, officials concluded various infrastructural improvements would have to be made—the process of searching for a solution, which eventually led them to the Belimo Energy Valve™.
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Belimo releases new light sensor models EXT-TN-1071511 and EXT-TN-1066869. New light sensors are available to integrate 0…10V output from the sensed Lux readings to the Building Management Systems (BMS) for energy-saving strategies such as daylight harvesting.
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