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Quebec, Canada, July 9th, 2008 – Distech
Controls, a leading provider of innovative building automation
solutions, announced
today the release of its graphical programming interface, the
EC-gfxProgram,
for use with its programmable controllers. Distech Controls’ programmable
controllers, with a variety of point counts and features,
can be programmed to suit any air handling and terminal unit
application as well as other building automation applications,
such as lighting, refrigeration and power measurement.
The EC-gfxProgram is a user-friendly block based programming
interface that simplifies programming, reduces programming
time and helps minimize
programming errors and facilitate troubleshooting. Available
free of charge for custom programming for both LNS and EC-Net
(powered by the Niagara AX Platform) platforms, EC-gfxProgram
features include:
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Wide array of built-in basic and advanced programming blocks
with features such as fan-in, PID loops, time delay, schedules,
real-time clock, optimum start, stage sequencing, logical
gates, mathematical and comparator
functions, psychometric functions, persistent values, etc.
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Support
of the programmable controllers' 62 network variables
of which 34 are of changeable type and length
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Support for all
network variables of 1 and 2 bytes including structured
SNVTs
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Support for high precision integers with 2 decimal places
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Ability to
create custom blocks, for specific applications, or
repetitive sequences
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Offers real-time de-bug mode through dynamic view
of the data flows
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Generates error and other statistic
reports such as memory used, number of PIDs used, etc.
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Easy-to-use interface with toolbars, drag and drop creation,
moveable boxes, window views, color coding and simple link creation,
providing a
clear view of your code
The EC-gfxProgram also enables additional
features on the programmable controllers, such as the support of EC-Smart-Sensors
and the configuration
of wireless, battery-less devices on ECP models enabled with
wireless receivers.
For more information concerning the EC-gfxProgram and other innovative
Distech Controls products, visit www.distech-controls.com
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About Distech
Controls, Inc
Distech Controls designs, manufactures and markets a leading-edge building automation
system, including DDC controllers and software, based upon open control protocols.
Established in 1995, Distech Controls is headquartered in Quebec, Canada, with
offices in Canada, the USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle-East. Distech Controls
is an active member of standards-setting associations including the Open Systems
Alliance, the ZigBee Alliance, CABA and BACnet International; is a sponsor
member of the LONMARK Interoperability Association and a founding Promoter member
of the enocean Alliance.
Distech Controls offers a competitive, technology-driven solution while focusing
on added-value services and client needs. www.distech-controls.com
For Distech Controls
Caroline Cadieux
Marketing Manager
ccadieux@distech-controls.com
www.distech-controls.com
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