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Sensing some “current events” ahead? And no, we don’t mean tuning into your local news outlet. Bad puns aside, current sensors are an essential part of commercial Building Automation Systems (BAS), playing a key role in improving and maintaining energy efficiency and smart building technology. As a quick refresher, a BAS is a network of different devices and software that work together through automation to monitor and control variou …

KMC Conquest™ BAC-9000 series controller-actuators are designed to operate VAV (Variable Air Volume) terminal units. The integrated alarming, scheduling, and trending enable these BACnet Advanced Application Controllers to be powerful edge devices for the modern smart building ecosystem. With integrated actuators, internal air pressure sensors, and other powerful features, they are ideal for new installations and upgrades of less-efficient equipment. They easily mount to terminal bo …

FACTS ▪ The U.S. Small Business Administration notes that HVAC equipment accounts for 40% of energy usage in commercial buildings. ▪ Chillers use approximately 20% of the total electric power generated in North America, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). ▪ High PSI range sensors do not provide the accuracy and repeatability required for optimizing a single chiller, let alone multiple chiller operation.CHILLER OPTIMIZATION In order to improve chiller performanc …