Property Management

By Nancy Crotti Designed to make lighting control easier for building retrofits, Vive uses Lutron’s Clear Connect wireless technology to control all light sources in any size commercial building. The system offers scalable solutions, from simple area switching and occupancy sensing to individual wireless control of each fixture. Building owners and managers can monitor and control the system from any smartphone, tablet or PC. Vive can also seamlessly integrate via BACnet with other building/energy management, HVAC, IT and audio-video systems.

By Nancy Crotti The 10 ton XX packaged heat pump and three- to five-ton ZQ 14 SEER air-conditioning units feature an exact-fit replacement designed to match the footprints of other manufacturers’ units and reduce installation time, cost and complexity by eliminating the need for a curb adapter. The units can be controlled via a smartphone, tablet, laptop or remote PC. An optional fault detection and diagnostics system provides detailed alerts if issues arise. The Direct Replacement mobile app for Apple and Android devices can help in the selection process.

By Nancy Crotti These in-wall and ceiling-mount sensors use passive infrared and ultrasonic technologies to monitor virtually any area within a building. They work with any lighting type, including LED, and can be installed in retrofit and new construction. They have a 5 A electronic ballast rating, meet the NEMA 410 standard and are Title 20 compliant. They can manage lighting in partitioned bathrooms, open areas with cubicles, storage rooms and libraries. Adjustable features include PIR sensitivity, time delay (15 seconds to 30 minutes) and ambient light sensor override.

By Nancy Crotti This new series of energy-efficient LED light engines provides as much as 4,000 Lumens, and is designed for use in commercial ceiling domes, drum pendants and parking garage fixtures. They are available in four Lumen packages and are suitable for use in new fixtures by OEM light-fixture manufacturers and  are UL-certified as LED retrofit kits to upgrade incandescent or ballasted compact fluorescent or HID fixtures. They’re suitable for use in sealed or unsealed fixtures, including outdoor-listed and labeled wet-location fixtures.

By Nancy Crotti Johnson Controls has upgraded its building automation system with graphics available across multiple mobile devices, alarm management that enables alarm prioritization for improved productivity, and better scheduling and custom trending to save time and ease troubleshooting. New reporting features make it easier to access trends, alarms, audits and data for scheduling. Spaces authorization allows tenants to access the system and see only the data they need. The system has secure password management, as well as dormant user account reporting.

By Nancy Crotti This new “cool roof” system’s white surface is designed to reduce the impact of infrared rays on building cooling requirements. The low-VOC resin membrane system is fire rated for Class A assemblies and exceeds the requirements for LEED credits. No reflective topcoat is necessary.

By Nancy Crotti SolarWindow’s transparent electricity-generating coatings can be used with glass-to-glass laminated products such as skyscraper windows, according to recent performance tests. The tests used laminated SolarWindow modules and demonstrated that the system maintained its color and clarity, and that its module seal and electricity interconnection system remained intact.

By Nancy Crotti Terralux has come out with a self-contained LED retrofit kit for 8  inch to 12 inch commercial downlights. The DVRH Retrofit Kit is designed to replace as much as 175-watt lamps and use high-intensity discharge bulbs of as much as 175 watts. The company is touting it as a solution for high ceilings, atriums and canopies that can be found in airports, convention centers, shopping malls and office buildings. The kit reuses the original downlight fixture, less the old ballast and bulb. All models are Energy Star certified as Luminaire Retrofit Kits, which qualifies them for utility…