Products
SIMPLIFIED USER
EXPERIENCE
Applica is the mobile service app developed as part of Carel’s
broader unit digitisation project, with the aim of facilitating
both installation and maintenance. It allows users to interact
with units via a simple and intuitive graphic interface,
replacing the typical search for unit parameters from a list of
codes. This change is a true revolution for the everyday tasks
of unit configuration and optimisation. With Applica, the
unit can be configured in one single operation, exchanging
information with a remote service and receiving alerts in the
event of alarms.
Applica and the new-generation controller have been
developed in unison: the app is not an add-on or an accessory,
but rather an integral part of the system. It has been developed
BEAUTIFULLY
INTELLIGENT
Schneider Electric South Africa has announced the launch of
KNX, a smart system that elevates buildings to new heights in
automation. The KNX system offers comfort, efficiency, and safety
in residential, small commercial, and large and critical structures
through its wiser convergence, IP connectivity, and smooth
integration into existing systems.
KNX is a bus system, manufactured to world standards,
which brings building functions together and offers flexibility,
safety, comfort, and cost efficiency. In a conventional system,
every function must be realised with one or more cables; must
be planned in detail before installation; and, if a function needs
changing, the physical installation has to be changed. Each
device is used for one function only and even low-level interaction
between distinct functions becomes complex and cost intensive.
The system is beautiful on the outside and intelligent on the
inside. It consists of components to build the communicating
network, sensors to
detect an external event
and transform it to
KNX information and
actuators to receive the
telegram from the bus,
process the information,
and execute the function.
For more information,
contact
+27 (0) 11 254 6400.
to completely manage the unit by fully exploiting the potential
of smartphones and mobile devices, with the objective of
making the user experience as easy as possible, for all users.
Applica can control different devices and different
applications, such as bottle coolers, refrigerated cabinets,
chillers, and water loop systems.
For more information, contact +27 (0) 11 805 1558.
WIRELESS
CONTROLLERS
APPROVED
ACS has received approval from the Independent
Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) for the
EasyIO SMT-400 Wi-Fi thermostat, as well as the EasyIO-
FW-series wireless controllers, making it even easier to
spec for various HVAC projects around the country.
The EasyIO-FW-series offers high-performance, freely
programmable, and wireless Wi-Fi Sedona controllers. By
saving you time on labour and wiring, extending a building
management system (BMS) has never been easier.
Suited for both residential and light commercial
applications, the SMT-400 brings many capabilities
previously not found in a wall thermostat.
Use the Smart Temp Comfort app for iOS and Android,
or log in via the Smart Temp portal to unlock a wealth of
extra capabilities and convenience.
For more information, contact +27 (0) 11 568 0236.
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