Press release
Control Techniques
For immediate release
Contact: Katie OWEN
katie.owen@emerson.com
AFFINITY HVAC INVERTER DRIVE AWARDED BACnet APPROVAL
Control Techniques’ Affinity AC variable speed drive, designed specifically for the
HVAC market sector, has been granted European BACnet certification.
This
approval by the BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) confirms that this advanced
drive meets the most recent BACnet standard, ISO 16484-5:2007.
The approval is a reflection of Control Techniques’ determination to meet the needs
of HVAC contractors and building owners alike and is the reassurance that Affinity
will seamlessly integrate with BACnet-based building management systems.
Holding the BTL mark, is an indication to both specifier, installer and user that
Affinity has passed a series of rigorous tests, conducted by an independent
laboratory, which verifies that the product correctly implements the BACnet features
claimed in the listing. The demand for the BTL mark is rapidly increasing with
building owners and consultants, becoming a standard requirement for many
project tenders.
Control Techniques, Unit 79 Mochdre Industrial Estate, Newtown, SY16 4LE, UK
T: +44 (0) 1686 612000, F: +44 (0) 1686 612999
e-mail: controltechniques@emerson.com www.controltechniques.com
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The Affinity range, 1.1kW to 132kW, available to IP20 (NEMA 1) or IP54 (NEMA
12) standards, is packed with features to appeal to both building owners, facility
managers and contractors; no scheduled maintenance, seamless operation with
building management systems, whisper-quiet operation and Firemode as standard.
All of this assurance of no-hassle operation is backed by market leading
environmental safety and conformance standards.
The Affinity range integrates with virtually any building management scheme with
standard protocols including Metasys N2 and Modbus RTU as well as BACnet.
Simple, click-in modules give connection to specialised communications such as
LonWorks, Ethernet, DeviceNet and Profibus.
BACnet:
BACnet is an open application protocol for office building automation that was
standardised by ANSI and ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air Conditioning Engineers) in 1995 and ISO in 2003. Using a client/server
request model, BACnet provides the format and commands for discovering and
controlling systems such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, fire and
security. BACnet can run over Ethernet, ARCNET, LonWorks and other network
topologies.
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Control Techniques, Unit 79 Mochdre Industrial Estate, Newtown, SY16 4LE, UK
T: +44 (0) 1686 612000, F: +44 (0) 1686 612999
e-mail: controltechniques@emerson.com www.controltechniques.com
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Notes to the Editor:
About Control Techniques
Control Techniques, an Emerson Industrial Automation company, is a world leader in the
design, production and marketing of electronic variable speed drives for the control of
electric motors. Our strategy is to concentrate on delivering drives and servo products
that enhance the productivity of our customer’s machines and processes.
We operate through a global network of Drive Centres and Application Centres that both
distribute product and add value by building our drive products into custom designed
systems and by offering the highest levels of customer service.
Our Control Techniques Drive Centres also provide us with invaluable feedback and
market intelligence so that we can further improve our products and service. This
customer focused strategy will enable us to continue to grow profitably.
Our competitive edge is based on our unique focus on drives, our strength in research
and development, our investment low-cost manufacturing and an effective worldwide
marketing strategy.
For the best in drives information visit our website: www.controltechniques.com
About Emerson Industrial Automation
Emerson Industrial Automation, a business of Emerson, is a global technology provider
that enables productivity, efficiency and quality gains for customers across a spectrum of
industries. Our products include alternators, electric motors and drives, electrical
distribution devices and mechanical power transmission, fluid automation and ultrasonic
joining solutions. Emerson brands include Appleton, ASCO, Branson Ultrasonics,
Browning, Control Techniques, Kop-Flex, Leroy-Somer, McGill, Morse, Numatics, OZ/Gedney, Rollway, SealMaster, and System Plast. For more information, visit
www.EmersonIndustrialAutomation.com.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology
and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and
consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate
technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2009 were $20.9 billion. For more
information, visit www.Emerson.com.
For editorial information contact:
Katie Owen, Press Officer, Control Techniques Ltd, Drive Centre Marketing,
Ty Rheoli, Unit 79 Mochdre Industrial Estate, Newtown, Powys SY16 4LE
Tel: 01686 612900. Fax: 01686 612999. katie.owen@emerson.com
Control Techniques, Unit 79 Mochdre Industrial Estate, Newtown, SY16 4LE, UK
T: +44 (0) 1686 612000, F: +44 (0) 1686 612999
e-mail: controltechniques@emerson.com www.controltechniques.com