Solutions: Building controls, power and electrical and furnishing products
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BOTTLE SERVICE
This line of filtered bottle-filling stations features a new housing offered in black, white and gray. It comes with a filter that removes lead, microplastics and forever chemicals, with a lifetime that has doubled its previous capacity. All units are equipped with an automatic filter light reset, intuitive LED filter status display, and a front- or side-access drop-down wrapper that simplifies maintenance and filter changes. Zurn Elkay
SECURE SENTINEL
Heatic 2+ is a wireless, wall-mounted sensor that combines body heat sensing with artificial intelligence to monitor patient well-being in senior care. It processes thermal data to monitor occupants’ presence and movement. That data is encrypted and streamed to a dashboard or program interface, reporting precise insights while preserving patient privacy. Butlr
INSTRUMENTAL ACCESS
Heine Instrument wall set kits come with an LED otoscope and ophthalmoscope, a tip dispenser and a sleek instrument panel, with optional additions including a sphygmomanometer and a digital vital signs device. The otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes incorporate proprietary technology that provides bright, even light and superior color accuracy. Midmark
BIRD’S BOON
This channel glass for architectural installations earned the Bird-Smart certification from the American Bird Conservancy. Offered in a variety of textures from a corduroy-like wale to a pebbled grain, the glass shimmers when viewed at different angles and reduces reflection, deterring bird collisions. It also diffuses light and minimizes glare while offering improved thermal performance. It contains up to 50% recycled glass. Bendheim
Building controls
ALL IN ONE
Atrius Facilities is a cloud-based building management system for viewing, managing and controlling systems across portfolios. Its new Organize module allows integrators to set up, maintain and access device controllers using a mobile application or web browser to view building control information. It also enables integrators to keep networked devices updated with cybersecurity checks, new features, certificates and more. Distech Controls
VALVE IQ
Enhancements to the i-Vu building automation system, these smart valves and damper actuators enable precise, responsive valve and damper positioning, thanks to smart actuators that connect directly to the actuator subnetwork bus on the i-Vu controller. Devices can be accessed both locally and remotely, enabling analysis and rapid error detection. The advanced design of the valves also optimizes performance and durability. Carrier
MAKES SENSE
The Sentinel PRO remote monitoring system integrates with equipment operated by programmable logic controllers or building automation systems. It also can accommodate 12 status sensors to monitor conditions such as temperature, humidity and power outages. Users can monitor real-time data, configure alarms, acknowledge alerts, review historical data and generate reports from their mobile device, tablet or computer. Sensaphone
SYSTEM UPGRADE
The Metasys 14.0 building automation system introduces preconfigured energy dashboards, applications that optimize equipment efficiency according to ASHRAE Guideline 36 and device health indicator functionality. It also incorporates improved security features, including single sign-on, support for 802.1x network authentication protocol and IPv6 compatibility for increased reliability in managing smart building devices. Johnson Controls
Power and electrical
GRIDLOCKED
This microgrid controls solution provides a system for operating a reliable microgrid infrastructure. It controls transfer switches, switchgear and power controllers to optimize power loads and generation sources. In addition to reducing energy costs and providing continuity during outages, it improves power quality, reliable decoupling, automatic black start of generators, seamless grid resynchronization and more. Russelectric, a Siemens business
BACKUP BUDDY
The Samsung Gen 3 lithium-ion battery system provides power for energy storage and emergency backup power for uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs). It is equipped with lightweight, high-power lithium-ion batteries. The system also features removable battery modules and a direct current-rated circuit breaker that bypasses the need for external alternating current power, enabling reliable, 24/7 uptime for UPSs. Eaton
PARALLEL PLAY
These modular backup power systems offer an innovative upgrade to paralleling generators. Parallel systems create redundancy, ease serviceability and run on multiple fuel sources, ensuring continued operation in case of a power emergency. In addition, they feature integrated generator control, which enables automatic starting, paralleling and load balancing, even without functioning communications or load share lines. Generac
FUTURE POWER
KD Series generators have new engine designs that improve performance and reduce emissions. The redesigned engines allow for simplified maintenance with an engine control unit on the side, rather than the front, as well as an optimized redundant starter configuration. They support the future adoption of alternative fuels such as green hydrogen and ammonia, in addition to hydrotreated vegetable oil and renewable diesel. Kohler Energy
Furnishings
AIR OF CALM
Ruhe is a collection of guest, patient and tandem seating as well as a lounge seat. These durable and cleanable pieces feature a molded foam seat supported by a lightweight steel frame in three finishes as well as soft cleanouts between the seat and back. They are offered in a range of understated colorways with a choice of polyurethane, solid maple or Corian arm cap covers. The seating can be customized to many applications. Allseating
OPTIMAL SEATING
From lounge groupings and modular seating configurations to semiprivate booths and casual meeting spaces, each piece in the Lineup collection can stand on its own or in combination to meet the needs of various settings. Stand-alone lounge, loveseat and sofa models are available in three height options, and booth options are available in five different heights. Arcadia
MAXXED OUT
The ModuMaxx one-piece cafe table is suited to behavioral health settings. Its seamless design enables cleaning with commercial disinfectants and bleach-based agents, while its polyethylene composition is resistant to bloodborne pathogens, viruses and bacteria. Heavy-duty edge banding and a thick laminate top surface help to ensure durability. ModuForm
EVEN FLO
Flo Lounge is the latest addition to the Flo Collection of behavioral health furnishings. These durable seats are ligature-resistant, with soft lines and rounded corners for patient safety. Molded from durable thermoplastic, they are stain-resistant, seamless, easy to clean and suitable for outdoors. The seats are available in two sizes and eight colors. Options include back and seat pads, a bolt-to-floor attachment and factory-supplied ballast. Stance Healthcare
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