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/equipment HVAC /iaq SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE LINE BOASTS ENERGY-EFFICIENT, ECONOMICAL SOLUTIONS Schneider Electric's expanded line of Altivar 212 variable speed drives, and the S-Flex enclosed versions, are de- signed to provide energy-efficient and economical solutions for pump and fan applications. The AC drives adjust motor speed to the required flow of air or fluids, reducing energy costs by 50 percent. Engineered to provide additional cost savings, both the Altivar 212 and S-Flex feature electronic motor controls that reduce the mechanical stress on belts, piping and ductwork and eliminate valve or inlet guide vane maintenance. In addi- tion, its compact size saves valuable panel space, while providing a high degree of performance and connectivity. CHECK OR CIRCLE #111 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE DESIGNED FOR USE IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS Mitsubishi Electric's PowerGate 66 IP66 / NEMA 4 variable frequency drive has recently been adopted within the HVAC and water/ wastewater markets, especially in pump and fan applications. The PowerGate 66 is based on the de- sign of Mitsubishi Electric's E700 series of inverters, enclosed within a custom-made NEMA 4 (water- resistant) enclosure for use in harsh environments. The water-resistant enclosure makes the drive an ideal choice for retrofitting in dirty or wet environments because it can be mounted close to the motor without requiring a protective control panel. The PowerGate 66's decentral- ized design eliminates the need to run cables hundreds of yards from the drive to the motor. CHECK OR CIRCLE #112 DAIKIN APPLIED AIR HANDLERS AVAILABLE WITH GAS HEAT OPTION Daikin Applied has added natural gas heating as an option to its Skyline semi-custom outdoor air handler line. The gas heat option provides lower operating cost and increased energy-saving solutions, while maximiz- ing HVAC system performance. The unit is ideal for new construction and retrofits of buildings without a central boiler plant, or where water piping would be cost prohibi- tive. Unit installation requires a single-point gas line con- nection and a controller, making the air handler virtually a "plug-and- play" unit, which provides fast and easy installation. CHECK OR CIRCLE #113 AAF International introduces energy-ef cient fi lters AAF International has introduced the VariCel 2+ filter line. Utilizing AAF's exclusive pleating technology, the filters combine the lowest resistance with high mechanical strength, while maximizing energy efficiency. This combination provides valuable overall operating costs savings. AAF's patented pleat formation process employs embossed media to form the optimal pleat geometry. This, combined with less restriction from separator material and better media usage, delivers a higher dust-holding capacity, longer service life and a lower pressure drop for greater energy efficiency. CHECK OR CIRCLE #108 For more information, enter a product's ID number at HVACPproducts.com/market or circle on card. The UV-Com Control Panel from UV Resources provides a convenient means of monitoring multiple Ultraviolet "C" fixtures installed in individual air handling units. The UV-Com easily automates the conventional means of "manually check- ing" that lamps and ballasts are operational and communi- cates this lamp status to most building automation/management systems. A single UV-Com control panel can simultaneously monitor up to eight separate UV-C fixtures. Multiple panels can be linked together in a daisy-chain sequence in order to monitor as many individual fixtures as necessary. CHECK OR CIRCLE #107 UV-Com control panel monitors multiple ultraviolet fi xtures CLEANER AIR FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS The Brune humidifier is ideal anywhere where low humidity and germ proliferation is a concern. Convenient and reliable, the B 500 Professional Humidifier works with normal tap water and can be retrofit- ted with the optional direct water kit that eliminates the need for manual filling. Operating and programming the unit through the supplied infrared remote control eliminates manipulation of settings by unauthorized persons in a public room or museum, and the self-diagnostic system assists in detecting needed filter replacement and alerts to possible malfunctions. With no installation required, Brune is packed full of industry- required features that reduce airborne bacteria and particulate resulting in healthier living, working and public environments. CHECK OR CIRCLE #109 GREEN TECHNOLOGY OF PAN SAVER ELIMINATES MICROBIAL GROWTH IN HVAC SYSTEM RGF Environmental Group's recently designed Pan Saver eliminates microbial growth in HVAC system condensation pans and drain lines. The Pan Saver uses 100 percent green technology and consumes no electricity. Utilizing a micro turbine driven by the suction side of the system blower, low voltage is produced and sent to the anode, which disperses silver and copper ions into the condensate water. The Pan Saver is magnetically mounted to the air conditioner blower housing and the anode is placed in the condensate pan. The unit is virtually maintenance free for two years and the probe is changeable. CHECK OR CIRCLE #110 HVACPproducts.com HVAC & Plumbing Product News \ Winter 2014/15 14