June 6, 2008—AirTest Technologies (TSXV:AAT) has announced the immediate availability of the TR9294-Lon CO(2) transmitter that communicates with LonWorks. LonWorks is a widely accepted sensor and control communication standard that is used to easily and inexpensively network sensors and systems in all types of new and existing buildings. In essence, LonWorks provides one wire through which all components are attached and can share common information, much like computers are easily connected to a network and to the internet.
AirTest’s CO(2) transmitters are used in buildings to save energy by controlling ventilation based on actual occupancy. CO(2) sensors are placed in a building much like thermostats and work with existing building control equipment to better control fresh air ventilation.
In most buildings, 20% to 40% of heating and cooling is devoted to conditioning outside air. “Virtually every existing building can save substantial energy with CO(2) control, but installation has been hindered by complications associated with integrating the sensors into existing building systems” said George Graham, President of AirTest Technologies Inc., “Adding LonWorks capability to our sensors will mean that integration of AirTest CO(2) transmitters into existing buildings will become much easier for a large percentage of buildings.” Many of the world’s major control companies now use LonWorks, which can reduce installation and integration costs in both new and existing buildings.
For more information, see the AirTest Technologies Web site.
