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WM15 Power Analyser now with integrated M­Bus


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ontrols and Automation specialist, Carlo Gavazzi has extended their product offering by launching the


WM15 with integrated M­bus complete with an additional static port. A 96x96 panel mount power analyser for three phase systems, the integrated M­Bus functionality allows for simple reading of gas, heat and water meters. The WM15 is used to manage and


control energy consumption, main electrical variables and harmonic distortion and now includes a lasered secondary address on the front panel for unique identification aiding fast commissioning and troubleshooting on the entire system. The intuitive setup and navigation ensure an easy­to­install meter whilst the wizard and wiring check on first start­up provides a quick, guided and error free installation and commissioning via the free UCS software. All measurements are displayed on the easy­to­read backlit matrix LCD display in both digits and


bar graph format. Its front panel uses a simplified 4 push button user interface for easier switching between pages, and fast scrolling through the readout. The WM15’s self­power supply and phase sequence detection provides error proof installation as


well as various interfacing capabilities such as digital output for pulse transmission or alarm, optional RS485 Modbus RTU (100ms data refresh) and continuous sampling of each voltage and current. The onboard optical port provides fast, easy and remote programming for mass production of


electrical panels via the Optoprog battery powered device. The embedded Bluetooth 4.0 communication allows the user to connect a Smartphone (via UCS Mobile Android APP) or a PC (via UCS Desktop software) to the meter, allowing fast and easy configuration. As with other Carlo Gavazzi energy products the WM15 power analyser conforms to Class 1


European accuracy standards EN62053­21, EN 62053­23 and EN50470­3 (Class B), CE and cUL certified.


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theatre architect of the period, Frank Matcham. The venue provides a much­loved theatre experience for visitors, and recently underwent a large­scale renovation to update and improve services, including a revamp of its air conditioning with the help of Panasonic. With a seating capacity for 1,063, the space


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requires high­performing air conditioning solutions to ensure visitors can fully enjoy the experience with comfort. To meet this challenge Aircon Sales & Service installed Panasonic air conditioning solutions in the main auditorium, the baby grand studio and the bar areas. In addition, a Panasonic hi­wall split unit, incorporating the unique nanoeTM X technology, was also installed in the front of house office. The two existing air handling units were fully


refurbished with a total cooling capacity of 230kW, while the main auditorium utilised four 35kW Panasonic 2­pipe ECOi outdoor units, the ideal solution for refurbishments, delivery high energy­saving performance, powerful operation, reliability and comfort. Furthermore, the baby grand studio utilised


two of Panasonic’s 25kW Big PACi condensers – the range is a useful and cost­saving solution with a compact and light indoor body. All six Panasonic condensers and AHU kits have been piped to new DX cooling coils which Aircon Sales & Services have also supplied and installed Connor Rooney, Director at AirCon Sales &


Service commented, “We’ve worked successfully with Panasonic for over 10 years now on numerous high­profile projects. With the quality


uilt in 1895, the Belfast Grand Opera House is one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic theatres, designed by prolific


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Panasonic helps restore Belfast Grand Opera House to its former glory


of their systems and unique Panasonic controls logic, we can tailor each application to suit any project. Given the massive scale of the Opera House, we needed a powerful and reliable air conditioning system and Panasonic provided the perfect solution. While initially put on hold because of the COVID­19 pandemic, once we got going late last year, it went seamlessly and we handed over the fully commissioned solution a few months later.” “We’re delighted that Panasonic has been able


to help restore the iconic building in some way,” said Vincent Mahony, Panasonic Heating & Cooling Ireland National Manager. “Air conditioning on a project of this size is a big task, but our ECOi and PACi ranges are well suited for the job, thanks to their high efficiency and powerful cooling abilities. With the world opening back up, it’s great to know that our solutions are helping the overall theatre experience get back after so long away.”


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Armstrong Fluid Technology’s sustainability achievements celebrated with presentation of Queen’s award


Yueng OBE, Her Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. The honour was announced earlier this year, with the company becoming the first in the commercial­scale HVAC sector to receive such an accolade. The presentation ceremony took place at Armstrong's state­


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of­the­art facility in Manchester, involving a tour of the premises followed by a presentation on Armstrong's award winning sustainability initiatives. This was followed by a speech by the Deputy Lieutenant and the receipt of the coveted scroll and crystal by Steve Cooper (Director of Sustainable Design, Armstrong Fluid Technology). Now in its 55th year, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the country, with recognised businesses able to bear the esteemed Queen’s Awards emblem for the next five years. Of the exclusive list of just 205 organisations recognised this year, Armstrong Fluid Technology was one of only 17 to receive an award in the Sustainable Development category. Armstrong Fluid Technology is an international company, with


eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. In the UK, the company recently expanded its presence, relocating its operations in the West Midlands to a larger production facility in Droitwich. With advanced solutions that leverage edge computing, IoT, machine learning, digital twin technology and demand­based control, Armstrong provides and protects efficiency in building mechanical systems, approaching energy optimisation as a whole­building challenge and advancing the practice of full lifecycle management. Focusing on HVAC, plumbing, gas transmission and fire safety applications, Armstrong provide energy­efficient, cost­effective solutions and performance management services that deliver the lowest installed cost, lowest operational cost and lowest life­cost to applications all around the world.


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rmstrong Fluid Technology was presented with the Queen's Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development on the 27th of October by Kui Man Gerry


In 2012, the company brought together its sustainability


efforts to form a single global programme, called Planet Proposition, to drive progress towards more ambitious environmental targets. The sustainability improvements, made through the Planet Proposition programme and led by Steve Cooper, Sustainable Design Director, have now been recognised with the presentation of the UK’s most prestigious business award. Armstrong's Planet Proposition is based on three pillars: Solutions, Environment and Community. Armstrong HVAC solutions enable customers to make significant improvements in the environmental performance of buildings. Armstrong has also made considerable reductions to its own environmental impact with ambitious internal targets to reduce energy use worldwide. At Armstrong’s Manchester factory, a 250 kilowatt peak (kWp) solar PV system has been installed for on­site energy generation. The solar photovoltaic panels, covering a roof area of 1,550m2, provided 40% of the plant’s total electricity requirement in 2020. Other environmental initiatives undertaken include the implementation of LED lighting with automatic sensors, electric car charging points, water recycling in test facilities and a widespread waste­sorting programme to reduce waste­to­landfill. Armstrong also carries out community initiatives at its sites throughout the world, including working with schools to promote sustainability, and fundraising for local charities. A particularly popular project in the UK has involved the creation of a vegetable garden in Manchester. Produce from the garden is sold throughout the year to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Steve Cooper of Armstrong commented, “Sustainability


involves a number of small changes that, when combined, make a big difference. This award is in recognition of the collaborative efforts of everyone at Armstrong since 2012. We all play our part, whether that involves the products we create, to help our customers save energy and CO2, or the way we develop our buildings and carry out our operations.


Pictured (left) is Kui Man Gerry Yeung OBE, Her Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, presenting the Queen’s Award for Enterprise to Steve Cooper, Director of Sustainable Design at Armstrong Fluid Technology.


Initiatives such as installing solar panels and implementing


processes at our plants to manufacture more sustainably are important. But so are simple day­to­day measures such as individuals switching off lights and recycling to reduce waste. It’s been a real team effort and we are extremely proud of our achievement. Having reached this important milestone, we are now setting our sights on the next key sustainability goal, as we strive for all of our plants around the globe to be Net Zero by 2030.”


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