What you get with every ControlNET installation:

ControlNET customers not only enjoy freedom from proprietary control systems but have also taken full advantage of WEB based systems, giving them unparalleled control and flexibility.

 
Web Supervisor . . . Browser Based PC Architecture
  • Thin Client - Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator PC access.
  • Internet system access.
  • Unlimited PC access to system without the need for costly PC graphics software, by simply utilizing your existing Internet connections.
 
Tridium . . . the Niagara Framework

The Niagara Framework™ is a flexible network server for all connected JACE-NP stations. The Web Supervisor is designed to harness the power of the Internet and provide efficient integration of standard open protocols, such as LonWorks™ and BACnet™. The Web Supervisor creates a powerful network environment with comprehensive database management, alarm management and messaging services. In addition, the Web Supervisor provides an engineering environment and graphical user interface.

 
 
  • Java enabled graphical user interface.
  • Supports an unlimited number of users over the internet/intranet with a standard Web browser.
  • Enterprise level information exchange using an SQL database and HTTP / HTML / XML text formats.
  • "Audit Trail" of database changes indicating user, time stamp and audit action.
  • Synchronizes controller databases, database storage and backup, global time functions, calendar, central scheduling, control and energy management routines.
  • Sophisticated alarm processing and routing, which includes e-mail and paging.
  • Provides access to alarms, logs, graphics, schedules and configuration data with a standard Web browser.
  • Password protection and security using standard Java authentication and encryption techniques.
  • HTML-based help system that includes comprehensive online system documentation.
  • Supports multiple JACE-NP stations connected to a local Ethernet or the internet.
  • Provide online/offline use of the Niagara Framework WorkPlace Pro™ graphical application configuration tool and a comprehensive object library.

(more about Tridium)

 
Open System Technology
  • Echelon's LonMark open system protocol - the most widely accepted open protocol used worldwide by HVAC suppliers.
  • The ControlNET system is shipped with a BACnet driver as part of the base system.
  • LonMark is not HVAC specific; it is utilized by a large number of manufacturers outside the HVAC marketplace, enabling direct interface with other building systems without the need for costly gateways.
 
 
Energy Management

Recognizing how your facility consumes energy will help educate you thereby saving money in the future. ControlNET provides a new concept in energy management solutions. The BMS enables the building owner to visually measure and track energy consumption of multiple buildings from a remote location. Monitor all your buildings with only a PC web browser, cell phone or PDA.

  • Benefits of tracking energy consumption:
    • Confirm savings of new and existing energy strategies.
    • Identify problem areas in your facility in need of new efficiency strategies.
    • Confirm accuracy of energy bills.
    • Give overall view of energy patterns throughout the day, month and year.
    • Help control energy consumption.
    • Archive energy trends for future validation of energy savings.
    • Establish energy benchmark for a building.
    • Account for increasing and decreasing energy costs.
    • Measure how well operation schedules and practices are being followed.
    • Bill clients fairly and accurately for what they use.
    • Demand and peak load shedding.
    • No charge web access to data.
  • Tools used for energy management system:
    • Variable frequency drives (VFDs) on fans and pumps
    • Equipment scheduling
    • Occupancy sensors
 
 
Premium Graphics
  • Richly textured, full-featured, multi-dimensional graphics.
  • All ControlNET graphics utilize the most current Web protocols; TCP/IP, HTTP, HTML, XML and JAVA.
  • All ControlNET customer graphics are true web pages, allowing unprecedented access and flexibility.
 
 
Automatic Emergency Paging
  • Send automatic e-mail messages to building engineers "on-call" pagers.
  • Similar systems sold by Honeywell (Emergency IVR) and Johnson Controls (Meta-Page) are $2,000.00 - $3,000.00 add-on options.
  • No additional charge!