by Brianna Crandall — January 21, 2015—Distech Controls, innovator in energy management solutions, has just announced the launch of both its ECLYPSE Connected IP and Wi-Fi Product Series, and ENVYSION responsive, Web-based design and visualization interface. Providing powerful connectivity and advanced control, monitoring and analysis, these new offerings were engineered to prepare users for the “Internet of Things” building.
ECLYPSE
Distech Controls’ ECLYPSE Connected System Controller is a modular and scalable platform providing BACnet/IP, wired and wireless Internet protocol (IP) connectivity, permitting integration with building management systems and convergence with information technology (IT) networks. It consists of a control automation and connectivity server, power supplies, and input/output (I/O) modules, allowing users to select the type and number of modules to meet their exacting requirements, and easily add on for future upgrades.
ENVYSION
The company also introduced ENVYSION, a Web-based graphic design and visualization interface, delivering the art and science of actionable visual knowledge and powerful user experience. It can be embedded in an ECLYPSE Connected System Controller or hosted on EC-NetAX (coming soon), powered by the NiagaraAX Framework building management system to create advanced user interfaces, from single equipment to complete views of a building management system (BMS). ENVYSION is designed to enhance mobility with its responsive HTML 5 interface for an optimal experience across different user devices.
Leveraging IT infrastructure to deliver a powerful control and monitoring solution, the ECLYPSE Connected System Controller minimizes the traditional installation and ownership costs of a building management system. This convergence eliminates the requirement for managing multiple networks, and greatly reduces the need for cabling and other materials, as well as the associated costs of installing, maintaining and upgrading them.
Distech Controls’ commitment to open standards, combined with the ECLYPSE connectivity platform, is intended to ready buildings for the future, and to support continually evolving technology. The open REST API facilitates data exchange and provides unique opportunities for value-added services, with the ever-expanding range of available Internet of Things building management and tenant services applications.
Providing the flexibility to choose one’s implementation and integration architecture, the ECLYPSE Connected System Controller can either be paired with ENVYSION for a completely autonomous solution, or used as part of an integrated building management solution, with EC-NetAX. The latter allows for multi-system integration and larger or multi-location applications, expanding the capabilities of existing EC-NetAX building management systems with ECLYPSE connectivity options.
Distech Controls’ ECLYPSE Connected System Controller is to receive an honorable mention in the Building Automation category at the upcoming AHR Innovation Awards at the 2015 AHR Expo in Chicago, January 26-28. Distech Controls will be showcasing ECLYPSE and ENVYSION in addition to a selection of the company’s latest innovations at the company’s booth, #3623. The new products will also be presented at the upcoming ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, March 10-14.
