X-Port™ Converter Released - Reliable Controls

Authorized Dealer. . . people and technologyyou can rely on OfficialN E W S L E T T E RSIXTEENTH ISSUEFALL 2002HardwareTrainingBACnetSoftwareMarketingSalesProductionWeb SiteHARDWARE HIGHLIGHTSX-Port Converter ReleasedThe Reliable Controls X-Port converter is a convenientcommunication device which provides an extra EIA-232 portto any MACH controller. The X-Port converter connects tothe SMART-Net network and transfers information betweenthe Reliable Controls MACH-System and any ReliableControls software without compromising the existingSMART-Sensors on the network. Power is derived from theSMART-Net port of the controller. Visual indication ofoperation is provided by status LEDs.© 2002 Reliable Controls ® CorporationWhat's newX-PortFeatures:SMART-Net ConnectivityEither direct or remoteSoftware CompatabilityFor ease-of-usePanel ConfigurationFor all MACH controllersSelf PoweredFor convenienceVisual FeedbackFor communication statusContact UsToll Free1 (877) 475-9301Telephone1 (250) 475-2036Fax1 (250) 475-2096Internetwww.reliable-controls.comMailing Address#207 3375 Whittier AvenueVictoria, British ColumbiaCanada V8Z 3R1PLC 10/02

Reliable Controls ® MACH-SystemWhat's newTRAINING HIGHLIGHTSHardware (cont.)MACH-Air with TriacOutputsA new triac version of the MACH-Air VAVcontroller has been produced. The new MACH-Air Triac model (MA-T) has a unique outputconfiguration designed to minimize the need toinstall pilot relays for zone heating/coolingelements.The new MA-T has 1 universal output, 1 singlestage triac output, and 1 dual stage triac output.The universal output can be used to drive amodulating heating or cooling coil. The singlestage triac can drive a fan or single stage heat/cool. The dual stage triac can drive heat1/heat2or cool1/cool2 elements. All triacs are capableof switching 24 VAC @ 1 Ampere.The new MACH-Air Triac will optimize yourinstallation costs by saving you money oninstallation labour and parts.TRAINING HIGHLIGHTSTraining CoursesReliable Controls MACH-System training courses for dealers,customers, and consultants are scheduled according to demand.Visit the Training page of the Reliable Controls Web site and clickon the online registration form to submit your training request today.Contact Jutta Goebel for further details:jgoebel@reliable-controls.comVisit our Web site and view the onlineMACH-Global Flash Animation2© 2002 Reliable Controls ® Corporation

. . . people and technologyyou can rely on Frost & Sullivan Report -BACnet ® Ahead of LonWorksAt the recent BIG-NA “BACnet ® Connected” Conferenceheld at Ohio State University, Carolyn Bingham of AlertonTechnologies presented an overview of a Frost & sullivanreport, which documents shipments of BACnet ® basedproducts and LonWorks products in North America. Thereport - which can be obtained from www.frost.com (report#A143-01-00-00-00), clearly demonstrates that BACnet ® hasmaintained a substantial marketshare advantage overLonWorks since 1998.BAS Shipments in North America*Year BACnet ® LonWorks1998 110 432001 231 61*Expressed in Millions of DollarsBACnet ® Connected - PlugfestDraws Large ParticipationThe BACnet ® Interest Group of North America (BIG-NA) heldits’ 5th annual ‘plugfest’ at Ohio State University this pastSeptember 22-24. Plugfests are held annually to showcasevarious vendors products in a ‘live’ interoperabilitydemonstration. The number of vendors attending theplugfest has grown over the years (see table below). ReliableControls demonstrated BACnet ® over Ethernet andBACnet ® over MS/TP using three controllers: MACH-Global, MACH-Air, and MACH-Zone. Being the firstplugfest for Reliable Controls, many of the attendees weresurprised to witness how far Reliable had implemented theBACnet ® protocol and the ease with which the operatorcould navigate.Plugfest Vendor ParticipationYearVendors1998 4BACnet HIGHLIGHTSBenefits of BACnet ®Steven Bushby - the chair of the BACnet ® standard,provided an interesting update of the standardscommittee progress at the BIG-NA “BACnet ®Connected” Conference. Seven working groups arenow in progress to enhance and expand theBACnet ® protocol:1. Applications (AP-WG) - this workgroup dealswith general HVAC applications using theBACnet ® standard.2. Life Safety & Security (LSS-WG) - thisworkgroup is developing the standard toaccommodate this aspect of buildingautomation.3. Lighting Applications (LA-WG) - thisworkgroup deals with accommodating lightingwith BACnet ® .4. Objects and Services (OS-WG) - thisworkgroup handles all the low level andmiscellaneous aspects of the standard.5. Utility Integration (UI-WG) - this workgroup isinvestigating how to integrate the BACnet ®standards into Utilities.6. Network Security (NS-WG) - this workgroup isaddressing any security concerns raised whenusing the standard.7. XML (XML-WG) - this workgroup is researchinghow to integrate the eXtensible MarkupLanguage into BACnet ® .Steven noted that aside from being an ASHRAE andANSI standard, the BACnet ® standard is currently aDraft International Standard (ISO/DIS 16484-5) and inDecember of this year, the ISO will vote to approveBACnet ® to become an ISO standard, opening thedoor for its widespread use in Europe and Asia.(continued on page 5)1999 62000 62001 72002 10** Reliable Controls, Alerton Technologies, Automated Logic, Delta Controls,Siemens, McQuay, Fieldserver Technology, Trane, Lithonia Lighting,EnvenergyReliable Controls is a proud member of the BMA© 2002 Reliable Controls ® Corporation3

Reliable Controls ® MACH-SystemWhat's newSOFTWARE HIGHLIGHTSRC-WebViewRC-WebView is now shipping! RC-WebViewprovides Internet based access to the ReliableControls MACH-System by translating thesystem groups into an HTML form that can beviewed using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 orhigher.RC-Studio Update 1.20The latter part of June saw the release of a full update version ofRC-Studio. The update incorporates numerous fixes and newfeatures that are detailed in Product Bulletin 4156.RC-WebView resides on a dedicated serverand provides operators with the ability to viewand manually adjust point values. Operators mayalso adjust weekly schedules and annualschedules, as well as view any trend logs orruntime logs. Alarms are also accessible and thestandard system group keywords are availableto provide additional functionality.Documentation for RC-WebView has beencompleted and is available from the ReliableControls Web site. Download the manual andlearn how easy Web access can be!Foremost amongst the new features is the addition of a tree viewpane on the left side of the RC-Studio main screen. The treeview provides easy navigation, for those of us who prefer using amouse, as well as an intuitive visual representation of thehierarchy within any Reliable Controls MACH-System. The treeview can be turned on or off as desired by pressing ‘CTRL+P’ orright clicking in the tree view and choosing ‘Hide’ from the contextmenu.Many users have commented favourably regarding the additionof the tree view to RC-Studioand we encourage you to go to theLog-In section of our Web site and download the full updatetoday! New purchases of RC-Studio receive the updatedversion automatically.4© 2002 Reliable Controls ® Corporation

. . . people and technologyyou can rely on MARKETING HIGHLIGHTS(continued from page 3)Steven closed his presentation by summarizing thefollowing 9 benefits of ASHRAE Standard 135(BACnet ® ):1. BACnet ® is designed specifically for buildingautomation.On marketingUpcoming Trade Shows2. BACnet ® does not depend on currenttechnology - so it will not become obsolete.3. BACnet ® is maintained by ASHRAE - therefore itis truly an open standard.4. BACnet ® has ‘global interest’.5. BACnet ® does not impose a ‘fixed architecture’so there is flexibility in its application and design.6. BACnet ® can be implemented in any sizebuilding or campus.7. BACnet ® contains an ‘extendable set of objects’to accommodate future requirements.8. BACnet ® is used in the design of ‘many vendorsproducts’.9. There is no charge for ‘using’ the standard - justfollow the design rules to be compatible.Get a BA in BASPennsylvania College of Technology and School ofConstruction and Design Technologies haveannounced a new major for the fall 2002 semesterthat will see students obtain a Bachelor of Arts inBuilding Automation Technology. The purpose of themajor is to offer students fundamental knowledge inelectrical systems, electronics, electromechanicalmaintenance, HVAC technology, and buildingautomation and control technology. This includesmechanical systems, control theory, controlprogramming, control networks, controlcommissioning and energy management. To supportthe new degree program Reliable Controls hasdonated 12 control systems to the college to equipthe student laboratories currently under construction.For further information about this exciting new courseplease contact Dr. Phillip Henning, Ph.D., AssociateProfessor of Pennsylvania College of Technology:Phone: (717) 326-3761 ext 7475, Fax (717) 327-4503Email: phenning@pct.edu16th North American Mushroom Conference andExposition - Banff, Alberta, October 6-9, 2002AHR EXPO - Chicago, Illinois, January 27-29, 2003With over 1400 exhibitors, the 2003 AHR EXPO promises tobe one of the largest shows ever! Held in the McCormickPlace North and South, our booth will be #3741. Come andcheck out the latest Reliable Controls offerings.Promotional ItemsOur stock of golf shirts, t-shirts, pens, screwdrivers, mugs,and STORMTECH outerwear has been replenished. Allitems bear the Reliable Controls logo and are great for giftgiving.© 2002 Reliable Controls ® Corporation5

Reliable Controls ® MACH-SystemMoversSALES HIGHLIGHTS& shakersNew Reliable ControlsAuthorized DealersAuthorized DealerUnited StatesBuilding Automation and Service CompanyMorristown, TNContact: John Knisley - jknisley@basconline.comBuilding Control SolutionsEdwardsville, KSContact: Cheryl Morton - cherylm@bcs-kc.comGill Plumbing, Heating & Air ConditioningBurkburnett, TXContact: Robert Gill - gillr4897@aol.comMarion Maner, Inc.Albany, GAContact: Marion Maner - marionmaner@planttel.netP.E. Control Services Ltd.Tuckahoe, NYContact: Charles Babcock - charlesbabcock@pectrls.comSound Energy SystemsTacoma, WAContact: Dan Newton - dan_soundenergy@msn.comZeller & AssociatesSpokane, WAContact: John Zeller - johnzeller@kmcnw.comGILLPLUMBING - HEATINGAIR CONDITIONINGInternationalAUSTEC Building AutomationNerang, QLD, AustraliaContact: Andy Henderson - austecba@bigpond.comHave you visited our web site recently? We always encourage your feedback. If there are any items you feel are not coveredon the site that should be, we certainly would like to know.www.reliable-controls.com6© 2002 Reliable Controls ® Corporation

. . . people and technologyyou can rely on PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTSFinished Goods InventoryProsemble Electronics Corporation and our testing andfinal assembly departments are now a well oiled machinethat is able to keep pace with the demand for ReliableControls product orders. Delivering the goods is the#1 objective of any organization and at ReliableControls we are committed to shipping your order asquickly as possible. We have increased our finishedgoods inventory to the extent that we are easily able tomeet our 2002 goal of shipping your order within 15business days. Please provide us with 3 weeks advancenotice on orders larger than 100 pieces.www.prosemble.net© 2002 Reliable Controls ® Corporation7

. . . people and technologyyou can rely on WEB SITE HIGHLIGHTSOn lineNew Home Page LookOur webmaster has given the ‘Home Page’ of theReliable Controls Web site a new look. The bardown the right side features slide out menus toprovide access to the ‘Log-In’ and other areas.The bar also features ‘one-click’ access to currentfeatures of the site.RC-Archive DemonstrationA Flash presentation is now available that showcases thefeatures and benefits of using RC-Archive for thecreation of long term data archives of trend loginformation. Click the link from the ‘Home Page’ to learnmore about this exciting Data Acquisition Software.© 2002 Reliable Controls ® Corporation