Automated Logic Releases New Smart Valves and Smart Damper Actuators for Enhanced Building Automation

Automated Logic is excited to announce the latest addition to its fast-growing family of communicating peripherals for the WebCTRL® building automation system : innovative smart valves and smart damper actuators. These cutting-edge devices further expand Automated Logic's robust building automation portfolio, offering building operators enhanced control and analytics capabilities. Automated Logic, a leading provider of innovative building-management solutions, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

"With the launch of our innovative smart valves and smart damper actuators, Automated Logic furthers its commitment to providing building operators with unparalleled control, efficiency, and energy savings through advanced smart technology," said Axel Reichert, President, Automated Logic.

The new smart devices connect seamlessly to the WebCTRL® system, providing operators with real-time performance data and quick error detection through integrated fault detection and diagnostics. Operators receive automatic notifications if a valve or damper fails, becomes stuck, or exhibits cycling or leaking behaviors, ensuring prompt and effective maintenance.

Features and benefits also include:

Direct Connectivity: The new smart actuators can connect directly to the actuator sub-network (Act Net) bus on any Act Net-enabled Automated Logic controller, allowing for precise valve / damper position management via serial commands without consuming physical I/O on the controller. They also support analog (2-10V) connections.

Enhanced Control Precision: The smart valves and smart damper actuators modulate to any position as directed by the controller, with exact position feedback provided to the WebCTRL system.

Simplified Setup: Up to eight (8) smart devices can be connected to the Act Net bus on each Automated Logic controller, helping to reduce installation time. The smart devices also support Act Net auto-addressing for quick setup.

Efficient Selection and Ordering: A new intelligent selection tool enables contractors to define an application, choose a valve size, and specify the valve flow coefficient (Cv). The tool then provides a range of suitable valves along with compatible actuators. Choices can then be exported to an Excel valve schedule report for project submittals.

Remote Accessibility: The new smart valves and smart damper actuators can be accessed both locally and remotely via the WebCTRL system, enabling comprehensive analysis and quick error detection with FDD. Exact position feedback is also communicated to the WebCTRL system, helping to ensure proper operation.

Advanced Valve Technology: Smart valves feature Characterized Control Valve (CCV™) technology, ensuring stable flow and energy efficiency across various thermal conditions. CCV combines the high close-off capabilities of a ball valve with a specialized disc that ensures an equal percentage flow characteristic to meet specification requirements. Paired with rotary actuators, these valves offer increased durability and superior value compared to traditional manual ball valves. The valve is bubble-tight, prevents energy losses and helps reduce operating costs.

Sophisticated Valve and Damper Control: Smart valve/damper actuators use Multi-Function Technology (MFT) for precise valve/damper control, with models offering spring return, non-spring return, or electronic safeties to maintain normal valve/damper position during power loss. Auxiliary end switches and up to 95° rotation further enhance functionality. A diverse range of valve/damper actuators are available to meet any application need, offering torque options between 22 and 360 in-lbs.

Application Flexibility: The new smart devices can be used for various applications including air handling units, heating and cooling coils, fan coil units, unit ventilators and VAV re-heat coils.

Automated Logic's new smart valves and smart damper actuators are available for order in the United States and Canada starting on October 2, 2024, with shipments beginning at the end of October. For more information on the WebCTRL building automation system, please visit www.automatedlogic.com. If you would like to see a demo of the WebCTRL system or the new smart valves and damper actuators, please contact your local Automated Logic dealer.

About Automated Logic Corporation

Automated Logic Corporation provides innovative building management solutions that maximize energy efficiency and sustainable building operation while ensuring comfort. Its intuitive products control and monitor building functions such as heating, air conditioning and lighting for commercial office, education, health care, government and data center markets through a global network of independent dealers and North American branch offices. Automated Logic is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. For more information, visit www.automatedlogic.com or follow @AutomatedLogic on LinkedIn.