by Patrick Federer | 28 September, 2026 | BMS, controllers, Field Devices
Edge Intelligence has dramatically changed Building automation during the past decade. Traditional Building Management Systems (BMS) relied on central controllers for decision-making. Sensors supplied data, and actuators responded to commands. Most field devices...
by Patrick Federer | 28 April, 2026 | Air Quality Sensors, Field Devices, Indoor Air Quality
The HTX2 and HTX3 High Accuracy Humidity/Temperature Transmitters from Greystone Energy Systems are dedicated humidity/temperature transmitters. They target environments that require tight control and long‑term stability. Both models use a thermoset polymer humidity...
by Patrick Federer | 10 November, 2025 | Field Devices, HVAC, HVAC Controls
Smart field devices are found more and more in modern HVAC installations. Contemporary HVAC and building automation systems depend on more than sophisticated software. The real intelligence often lies in the field, within actuators, sensors, flow meters, and leak...
by Patrick Federer | 29 September, 2025 | Air Quality Sensors, Field Devices, Indoor Air Quality
The Rising Importance of Indoor Air Quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has become a defining factor in modern building management. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened awareness of airborne contaminants, making air quality not just a comfort issue but also a health and...
by Patrick Federer | 2 July, 2025 | Field Devices, Flow Meters, Water Flow Meters
Vortex flow meters are increasingly adopted in HVAC systems for their precision and reliability. Known technically as shedder-bar instruments, these meters detect vortices generated behind a bluff body placed in the flow. The MF series by Industrie Technik offers...
by Patrick Federer | 18 June, 2023 | Field Devices, Flow Meters, HVAC Sensors
In a modern HVAC system flow meters are critical. We have all heard the saying, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t do anything about it!” To paraphrase that, we can also say, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t charge for it”, and so it is with HVAC. Without some...
