Control & Automation

Building control expert, Andromeda Telematics Ltd., has used Spelsberg’s AKi range of modular junction boxes to produce a wide range of automated building control systems for Heathrow T5. The boxes easily attach in any configuration using unique connecting bars, allowing the company to use one range of enclosures to produce a wide variety of smart looking bespoke control gear quickly, while maintaining a high ingress protection rating of IP 65. The Andromeda system will control over...

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The imperative in industry to cut energy costs and reduce green house gases is good news for suppliers of high efficiency motors. However, the projected efficiency gains from using EFF1 or 2 type machines will not be achieved if motor system and supply problems that existed before they were installed are not resolved. One of the most common of these is low power factor says Adrian Larmour of Deritend. Motors operated with low power factors are expensive and inefficient. In the worst cases this...

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The development of the SciTec building at Oundle School near Peterborough highlights a commitment to sustainability. It is an inspiring new centre for sciences, art, design and technology that embraces green technology. It provides both significant energy savings and offers educational benefit to the students who will be able to monitor energy usage. KNX UK systems integrator Andromeda Telematics helped bring together multiple intelligent building controls into a single solution, meeting...

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