Automatic Temperature Control
System and Equipment Control Solutions
ECLYPSE Connected BACnet/IP and Wi-Fi HVAC Controller Series, and ENVYSION responsive, web-based design and visualization interface, provide powerful connectivity, and advanced control, monitoring and analysis, for your Internet of Things building. The ECLYPSE controller series utilize BACnet/IP and IT standards, delivering empowered IP connectivity and open integration with building management systems. Choose wired IP, Wi-Fi, or combine both on a same controller to suit the building’s infrastructure, architecture and layouts.
- Program, manage, and monitor your building automation system using a Web browser
- Monitor, acknowledge, and review alarms with sophisticated alarm processing and routing, including e-mail and paging
- Choose best-of-breed products and prolong the useful life of existing systems by extending their capabilities, regardless of manufacturer or protocol
- Open standards provide a useful, cost-effective infrastructure for convergence with IT networks
- Common platform provides global functions such as network control, monitoring, alarming, database and log management, and audit trails for all building functions
- Manage multi-site or campuses with one system
- Leverage real-time business intelligence through connectivity with enterprise applications such as accounting, tenant billing, and energy management and utility monitoring interfaces
Products & Models
Communication modules enable ECLYPSE Connected Controllers to communicate with a variety of devices. An ECY-RS485 communication module adds two extra RS-485 trunks to support more BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU devices. An ECY-MBUS communication module adds one M-Bus port to support and power up to 60 M-Bus meters. An ECY-nLight communication module adds three nLight ports to support up to 300 nLight devices.
Features:
- Scalable and Modular
- Multi-Protocol Support
- Programmability
- ECLYPSE Web Configuration Interface Compatibility
- Ease of Installation
- Status LEDs
Ideal for central plant and mechanical equipment control, it is modular and scalable, to effectively address any HVAC application, up to 320 points.
Features:
- Customize your ECLYPSE Connected System Controller, by selecting from:
- 2 power supplies
- 3 control, automation and connectivity servers
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12 I/O modules - can be combined together for up to 20 modules and 320 points
- Module with additional RS-485 ports (for up to a total of 3) to enable the concurrent support and integration of BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU devices
- M-Bus Module that will support the integration of M-Bus devices
- In daisy-chain wired IP, supports STP loop-free topology configuration
- Proven high-performance and power efficient single core-processor, providing scalable speed (above 1GHZ) for accelerated reading and control of points, and enhanced trending capabilities
- Enables BACnet MS/TP to IP routing and Modbus RTU integration
- Cost effectively connect meters, VFDs and other Modbus devices without additional gateways
- Route BACnet MS/TP devices to BACnet/IP
- Daisy-chain up to 12 Allure™ series communicating sensors via the dedicated subnet port
- Supports Smart Room Control solution, for a unified, end-to-end solution for the control of HVAC, lighting, and shades/sunblind
- "Direct connection" to EC-gfxProgram, graphical programming interface, and mobile apps
- Available with embedded ENVYSION, web-based graphic design and visualization interface, for hosting of system-based graphics, and visualization of schedules, alarms, and trend logs directly from the controller
- Auto-addressing eliminates the need to manually assign an address to each I/O module reducing installation and configuration time
- All modules are plug & play devices, equipped with HD-15 connectors transmitting power and commu-nications, for fast and easy as¬sembly
- Hot-swappable tool-less design and unique latching mechanism
Designed to control rooftop units and small air handling units, as well as heat pumps, fan coils and chilled beam applications, features a diversified I/O count in a compact design and footprint for easy in-cabinet installation.
Features:
- All-in-one controller, combining power supply, server, and a diversified I/O count
- 8 universal inputs
- 4 x 24VAC triac digital outputs
- 2 universal outputs
- 2 field configurable outputs (24VAC triac digital or universal)
- Configure pre-loaded applications with embedded ENVYSION or with an Allure™ EC-Smart-Vue communicating sensor, or fully customize with EC-gfxProgram
- Integrated fail-safe feature allowing for increased redundancy and reliability in your IP-wired daisy chain: in case of power failure to one controller, communication data is still relayed to the following controller on the daisy-chain
- Operating temperature range suited for installation in outdoor equipment
- Supports the Smart Room Control solution, for a unified, end-to-end solution for the control of HVAC, lighting, and shades/sunblind
- Select models support up to 3 Modbus RTU and TCP/IP devices to cost effectively integrate meters, VFDs etc
- Supports "direct connection" to EC-gfxProgram, graphical programming interface, and mobile apps
- With embedded ENVYSION, web-based graphic design and visualization interface, for hosting of system-based graphics, and visualization of schedules, alarms, and trend logs directly from the controller
- Daisy-chain up to 4 Allure series communicating sensors via the dedicated subnet port
Control any variable air volume application out of the box. Also features a model with power over Ethernet.
Features:
- Robust and compact design for your VAV applications
- 4 universal inputs with high precision 16-bit AD
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4 digital outputs (Triac)
- 2 universal outputs
- Built-in differential pressure transducer featuring polarity insensitive/polarity-free connection
- Integrated damper actuator with brushless DC motor
- Configure pre-loaded applications with embedded ENVYSION or with an Allure™ EC-Smart-Vue communicating sensor, or fully customize with EC-gfxProgram
- Model with Power over Ethernet - A single cable to provide both data and power, significantly simplifying installation and maintenance, and reducing related costs
- Integrated fail-safe feature allowing for increased redundancy and reliability in your IP-wired daisy chain: in case of power failure to one controller, communication data is still relayed to the following controller on the daisy-chain
- Supports Smart Room Control solution, for a unified, end-to-end solution for the control of HVAC, lighting, and shades/sunblind
- Supports "direct connection" to EC-gfxProgram, graphical programming interface, and mobile apps
- Available with embedded ENVYSION, web-based graphic design and visualization interface, for hosting of system-based graphics, and visualization of schedules, alarms, and trend logs directly from the controller
- Daisy-chain up to 4 Allure series communicating sensors via the dedicated subnet port
Designed to control terminal units such as fan coils, chilled beams, heat pumps, and radiant/reversible ceilings.
Features:
- All-in-one controller, combining power supply, server and targeted IO types for simplified wiring and installation
- Select your controller from 4 models- according to your application and types of actuators (0-10V, floating, on-off, thermal valves or 6-way valves)
- Choose 100-240VAC or 24VAC power supply voltage
- Dedicated application outputs allow for direct wiring to valves and fans without requiring an external power source and additional relays
- Targeted application input types: dedicated sensor input, digital and universal
- Configure pre-loaded applications with embedded ENVYSION or with an Allure™ EC-Smart-Vue communicating sensor, or fully customize with EC-gfxProgram
- Integrated fail-safe for Connected Terminal Unit Controller IP daisy-chaining: in case of power disruption to one of the Connected Terminal Unit Controllers, communication data is still relayed to the following controller on the daisy-chain.
- Supports Smart Room Control solution, for a unified, end-to-end solution for the control of HVAC, lighting, and shades/sunblind
- Supports "direct connection" to EC-gfxProgram, graphical programming interface, and mobile apps
- Available with embedded ENVYSION, web-based graphic design and visualization interface, for hosting of system-based graphics, and visualization of schedules, alarms, and trend logs directly from the controller
- Daisy-chain up to 4 Allure series communicating sensors via the dedicated subnet port
The ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter enables wireless connectivity options for ECLYPSE controllers, including Wi-Fi client, access point, and hotspot.
Features:
- Enables wireless connectivity options for ECLYPSE controllers with IT infrastructure as well as between ECLYPSE controllers - Wi-Fi client, access point and hotspot
- Multiple installation options
- Can also be used to establish a hotspot for programming, servicing and commissioning systems
Documented RESTful API for ECLYPSE Connected BACnet/IP and Wi-Fi Controllers, to create your custom or add to your existing mobile apps, dashboards and analytics tools.
Software and Apps
Trinity Automated Solutions offers Distech Controls’ responsive, web-based graphic design and visualization interface delivers the art and science of actionable visual knowledge. It enhances mobility with its responsive, HTML 5 interface, for an optimal experience across different user devices.
Behind the scenes, leverage our programming and productivity enhancing tools for use with our BACnet ECB Series, LONWORKS ECL Series and ECLYPSE, Connected IP and Wi-Fi Product Series. These facilitate device configuration, reduce programming time, and increase installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning efficiency by over 25%
Furthermore, our evolving range of mobile apps increase productivity for system integrators and control technicians, provide value for building managers, and personalized comfort for occupants.
Occupant Mobile Apps
The occupant mobile apps we provide from Distech Controls enables users to quickly and easily modify the environmental conditions according to their own requirements in spaces such as hotel bedrooms, cellular offices or classroom areas.
Apps available for iPhone® and Android™ devices.
Welcome to myPERSONIFY, the app that allows you to easily customize your comfort settings directly from your mobile device through its intuitive interface. The myPERSONIFY app uses Bluetooth® technology and is compatible with Distech Controls’ BLE-Enabled Enhanced Occupant Experience product line: Allure UNITOUCH and EC-Multi-Sensor-BLE.
Features:
- All comfort parameters from a single and convivial interface
This user-friendly mobile application allows an occupant to intuitively set all room comfort parameters from a single interface:- Lighting
- Temperature
- Fan speed
- Shades
Studies have demonstrated an increase in employee productivity of an additional 9%, when occupants were provided with control over their environmental settings
- Intuitive interface
All control screens have been designed with the occupant in mind, making this app easy to use, regardless of one’s technical skillset
- Personal preferences for a personalized interface and comfort
The occupant can define their personal preferences, including units, and favorites devices, in order to personalize their user interface and space comfort settings.
- Easy connection between mobile application and room devices
Based on Bluetooth® low energy technology, the mobile device is very easily connected to any BLE-enabled room devices within range (Allure UNITOUCH, EC-Multi-Sensor-BLE).
Favorite devices can also be defined in order to automatically connect to those that are most frequently used.
A demo mode is available in order to quickly demonstrate the mobile app’s capabilities, even without being connected to a BLE room device.
Technical Mobile Apps
Trinity Automated Solutions offers several mobile apps, from Distech Controls, to make configuration, programming, troubleshooting, commissioning and installation of your Building Management System easier and quicker. Control your BMS with iPhone® and Android™ mobile devices like never before.
myDC AirBalancing is a mobile application designed to simplify the task of air balancers by enabling them to perform the entire Variable Air Volume (VAV) air balancing process via their mobile device.
Features:
- Available for Android and iOS devices
- The myDC AirBalancing app provides convenient and secure access to the VAV controllers of the building automation system (via EC-NetAX), to allow air balancers to:
- Perform auto calibration by simply entering measured airflow
- Open and close dampers
- Provide group commands
- Override or put in Auto a group of VAVs without needing to do it individually
- Preset options, such as: Normal Operation, Go To Min Flow, Full Open, etc.
- Provides a visual color coded, indication of when a Damper is in an overridden state.
- To work with the app, simply enter the IP address and login credentials of the EC-NetAX system (EC-NetAX Supervisor or EC-BOSAX) you wish to connect to.
- myDC AirBalancing supports the following:
- ECB-VAV Series BACnet® Controllers
- ECL-VAV Series LONWORKS® Controllers
- ECLYPSE Connected VAV Controllers
The myDC Control app provides easy remote access to Distech Controls’ ECB series BACnet® and ECL series LONWORKS controllers’ internal data when they are operating under an EC-NetAXsystem. In addition, the myDC Control app allows you to connect directly to an ECLYPSE Connected System Controller, for a complete standalone solution. Quickly view, edit, and configure operating parameters of an HVAC system; while the color-coded icons provide at-a-glance indication of alarms and override conditions.
Features:
- When responding to a service call, you can remotely override system operation to make it functional even before you are able to get onsite to perform corrective maintenance thereby providing improved customer service
- Access any ECL, ECB or ECY series controller from your mobile device wherever you may be
- Reduce commissioning time by using the myDC Control app to test connected sensors and actuators
- Access a wide range of internal controller functions:
- View the active alarms list and for certain BACnet controller models, view alarm details to quickly identify issues and acknowledge alarms
- View, set, and override values of inputs and outputs while being next to the equipment being commissioned to verify and troubleshoot equipment operation first hand to save time
- Access a list of favorites to rapidly access commonly-used values
- Reduce the need for onsite visits and the associated costs of time and travel
- Multi-user access management supports two access rights levels: View only privilege or view & modify privilege
The xpressNetwork Companion mobile app, with its embedded QR code reader, can be used on ECLYPSE controllers to facilitate project deployment and easily locate your ECLYPSE controllers on your network. This allows you to save time when creating the project database in xpressNetwork Utility.
Features:
- Designed to simplify the task of system integrators by allowing them to easily scan the QR code on the ECLYPSE controllers to obtain the MAC address and quickly assign a hostname to it.
- Export the collected data into xpressNetwork Utility and save time when commissioning the network.
- For use on any Smartphone or tablet running Android OS or Apple iOS.
ENVYSION, web-based graphic design and visualization interface, delivers the art and science of actionable visual knowledge and powerful user experience. It enhances mobility with its responsive, HTML 5 interface, for an optimal experience across different user devices.
Features:
- Reduce time and costs providing graphical elements that enhance communications and information including dashboards, charts, tables and reports
- HTML 5 platform, does not require any plug-ins or APIs for development or viewing
- Can be accessed onsite or remotely, from any device, increasing responsiveness to occupants
- Dynamic and interactive content such as floor layouts with heat/cool mapping, graphics with playback feature, Google maps and more
- Fully responsive design for an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices
- For your IoT building: easily connect to web services such as maps, traffic information, weather reports, and more
Occupant Interfaces and Room Sensors
Designed to satisfy interior designers, architects, building occupants, and consulting engineers alike, our occupant interfaces and room sensors offer a broad array of models suitable for a wide range of environments and applications.
The line ranges from wired and wireless, battery-less discrete sensors to intelligent communicating sensors and communicating thermostats, to intuitive occupant interfaces offering a choice in sensing capabilities (temperature, humidity, CO2).
Allure™ Series Communicating Sensors
The Allure Communicating Sensor Series, from Distech Controls, are compatible with the ECB series BACnet controllers, ECL series LonWorks controllers, and ECY ECLYPSE Connected BACnet/IP and Wi-Fi controllers.
Products & Models
This cutting-edge touchscreen sensor enhances occupant experience with its inviting user interface and modernises the BMS room device portfolio with its contemporary design. The Allure UNITOUCH can be used for a wide range of HVAC, lighting, and sunblind applications, making it an ideal all-in-one addition to Distech Controls’ Smart Room Control solution. Its 3.5”, high-resolution capacitive touchscreen is easy to view and simple to use, allowing for the control of these applications using a single device. Furthermore, this communicating sensor allows for the wireless control of comfort from a mobile phone by using Bluetooth® low energy technology. This product series includes different models, with a choice in sensing capabilities (temperature, humidity, CO2) and colour (black, white).
Features:
- Interfaces with Distech Controls’ ECLYPSETM controllers
- Capacitive glass touchscreen
- LCD colour display
- Customisable with EC-gfxProgram
- Options with humidity and CO2 sensors
- Available in black or white
Benefits:
- Occupants will benefit from an engaging and user-friendly interface and will have access to a wireless control of comfort parameters via their mobile phone
- System integrators will experience a sensor that is both quick and easy to install using a single cable and simple to customise through an intuitive block in Ec-gfxProgram
- Building owners will appreciate the device’s contemporary, sleek design and its technical capabilities which allow for an affordable yet high-end solution.
Occupant-focused, communicating room sensor, providing precise temperature sensing, and optional lighting and shade/sunblind control, for an all-in-one room device. Recipient of the 2016 AHR Innovation Awards’ honorable mention in the Indoor Air Quality category.
Features:
- For use with Distech Controls ECB BACnet series , ECL LONWORKS series and ECLYPSE series controllers
- Provides precision temperature sensing
- Expand with a combination of up to 4 Smart-Light or Smart-Blind add-on push-button modules, for lighting and shade/sunblind control
- Colored LED indicators to provide user feedback, rotary knobs to adjust setpoint offset and fan speed, and a push-button to apply occupancy override
- Models available with 8 digital inputs for connection to existing or architect-specified light and shade/sunblind switches, or other room devices.
- Can be daisy-chained for applications where one controller is serving multiple rooms or large open spaces
Discrete communicating sensor combining precise environmental sensing - temperature, humidity and CO2 – ideal for applications requiring no occupant-driven overrides.
Features:
- For use with Distech Controls ECB BACnet series , ECL LONWORKS series and ECLYPSE series controllers
- Models available with up to three integrated sensors: temperature, humidity and CO2
- For applications that require no occupant-driven overrides
- Can be daisy-chained for applications where one controller is serving multiple rooms or large open spaces
Advanced communicating sensor with four integrated sensors: temperature, humidity, CO2 and motion. Features innovative ECO-Vue™ leaf pattern.
Features:
- Communicating sensor for VAV, fan coil, roof top, heat pump, unit ventilator, and room control applications
- For use with Distech Controls ECB series BACnet series, ECL series LONWORKS , and ECY ECLYPSE Connected BACnet/IP and Wi-Fi controllers
- Models available with up to four integrated sensors: temperature, humidity, CO2 and motion supports demand-controlled ventilation and occupancy-based control strategies for additional energy savings
- Backlit LCD display and icon-driven menu
- Innovative ECO-Vue™ feature graphically indicates energy consumption in real time to promote energy-conscious behavior
- Can be used as a handheld tool with air balancing menus to perform VAV air flow balancing without the aid of an onsite building automation system control engineer
- Select and configure controller’s pre-loaded applications (for ECB-VAV, ECL-VAV, andECY-VAV Series)
- Program, commission, and troubleshoot locally with built in network port providing access to the network
- Can be daisy-chained for applications where one controller is serving multiple rooms or large open spaces
Allure™ Series Sensors
Trinity Automated Solutions offers the Allure EC-Sensor Series of room temperature sensors, from Distech Controls, as well as a variety of other sensors that address all building automation applications, including temperature, humidity, air flow, air quality, and more.
Products & Models
Discrete analog room temperature sensor line for all terminal and sensing applications.
Features:
- Precise indoor local temperature sensing
- Setpoint and override adjustment buttons let room occupants set temperature according to their preference
- Optional fan speed selection knob gives occupants the ability to adjust airflow
- On-board communication jack allows quick access to network to commission or troubleshoot controllers without having to open the enclosure
Wireless Battery-less Sensors
Trinity Automated Solutions offers a wide selection of wireless, battery-less sensors and switches for all your building automation needs.
Products & Models
Distech Controls’ Open-to-Wireless™ Wireless Receiver enables controllers to receive input signals from wireless sensors and switches.
Features:
- Wireless communication, permitting you to:
- Optimize sensor placement to get the most accurate reading and achieve improved temperature control and occupant comfort
- Easily relocate sensors and switches when room configurations or floor plans change
- Preserve architecture and materials, avoiding drilling and wall openings
- Avoid disturbances to tenants caused by noise and dust associated with extensive installation work
- Multiple mounting options, giving you flexibility during installation
- Available in three models for communication on 902MHz, 868MHz, or 315MHz to suit your country or local area’s transmission spectrum standards.
- Cord with modular connectors included, making connection to the controller fast and straightforward
- Powered directly by the controller, simplifying installation
Distech Controls’ Allure ECW-Sensors is a series of innovative feature-rich wireless battery-less room temperature sensors that complement Distech Controls’ Open-to-Wireless™ offering.
Features:
- Provides the same features as the EC-Sensor Series with the benefits of wireless battery-less technology
- Eliminate expenses for wiring plans, wire and conduit installations, and electrician fees
- Optimize sensor placement to get the most accurate reading and achieve improved temperature control and occupant comfort
- Energy harvesting via a solar cell eliminates batteries, reduces energy consumption, and extends operational life
- Reduce cable and wiring materials, such as copper and plastics
- Support the 315 MHz, 868 MHz and 902 MHz EnOcean® wireless communication standards
Multi-Sensors
Products & Models
The EC-Multi-Sensor-BLE is a compact, "4-in-1" communicating device. With just one wire and one connection, this device effectively combines (1) a motion detector, (2) a light sensor, (3) a temperature sensor, and (4) a Bluetooth® low energy technology transceiver for the wireless control of comfort from a mobile phone.
Features:
- Combines three sensing capabilities (temperature, luminosity, and motion sensing) and Bluetooth low energy technology communication
- Can be directly connected to an ECLYPSE™ series controller or to its expansion module with a digital RJ-45 link or daisy-chained using an ECx-Subnet-Adapter
- Both power and communications pass through a single Cat 5e cable, reducing installation costs and simplifying installation and system retrofits
- Directly addressable via a rotary switch to facilitate configuration
- Optimizes energy usage according to real-time conditions, whether controlling heating and cooling setback through motion and temperature sensing or controlling lighting through occupancy detection.
The EC-Multi-Sensor Series combines a motion detector, a light sensor, a temperature sensor, and an infrared receiver in a single compact device.
Features:
- "4-in-1" communicating sensors - one wire, one connection, three (3) sensing capabilities (temperature, luminosity, and motion
sensing) and infrared reception - Optimize energy use according to the actual building’s conditions:
- Control heating and cooling setback through motion sensing and temperature measurement
- Control lighting through occupancy detection
- Compact style and discreet in-ceiling installation for optimized motion sensing performance
- Adjustable motion sensing sensitivity to fine tune presence detection
- Luminosity sensor features human-eye response for precise illuminance measurement under diverse lighting conditions
- Both power and communications pass through a single Cat 5e cable for reduced installation costs and for easier installation or system retrofit
- Daisy-chaining capabilities for maximum adjustment to the actual room characteristics (requires an ECx-Subnet-Adapter - not provided)
- Compatible with the EC-Remote Series for a user-friendly management of all the room comfort parameters
- Directly adressable via a rotary switch to facilitate configuration
Remote Controls
Products & Models
The EC-Remote Series remote controls allow users to remotely manage all the comfort parameters of a room: lighting, shades / sunblinds, temperature, fan speed and occupancy.
Features:
- HVAC, lighting and shades / sunblinds management from a single accessory
- Up to 8 lighting groups and 8 blinds groups handled simultaneously or separately
- Scheduling standard occupancy hours to optimize energy efficiency of the building while preserving occupancy comfort
- Different technologies available to suit new construction and retrofitting
Allure™ Series Communicating Thermostats
Trinity Automated Solutions offers a complete line of Allure Communicating Thermostats addressing most commercial building applications, including fan coil, heat pump, rooftop, and zoning.
All products in the Allure Communicating Thermostats Series reduce installation costs, increase energy savings, and optimize tenant comfort, providing an excellent ROI.
Products & Models
Communicating Thermostat for Rooftop Applications (RT)
For 1 heat/1 cool or 2 heat/2 cool roof top applications with options for economizer and humidity control
Features:
- Digital inputs
- Remote room, outdoor, mixed air temperature sensor inputs
- Remote humidity and high limit humidity sensor inputs
- 1 digital output
- Economizer output (select models)
- Humidification/dehumidification outputs (select models)
- Cooling/heating stage outputs
- 1 fan stage output
- Built-in relative humidity sensor (select models)
- 7 day programmable/scheduling model, 2 or 4 events (select models)
Communicating Thermostat for Heat Pump Applications
Features:
- 2 digital inputs
- 1 remote room, outdoor and mixed air temperature sensor input
- 1 digital output
- 1 fan stage output
- 2 compressor stage outputs
- 1 auxiliary heat output
- 1 reversing valve output
- 7 day programmable/scheduling model, 2 or 4 events (select models)
Communicating Thermostat for Fan Coil Applications (FC)
Features:
- 2 digital inputs
- 1 universal input
- 1 remote room temperature sensor input
- 1 digital output
- 3 fan stage outputs
- 2 analog (0-10VDC) or floating outputs (select models)
- Built-in relative humidity sensor (select models)
Communicating Thermostat for Zoning Applications (ZN)
For 2 and 4 pipe zoning applications
Features:
- 2 digital inputs
- 1 universal input
- 1 remote room temperature sensor input
- 1 digital output
- 2 analog (0-10VDC) or floating outputs (select models)
