April 23, 2007—Excel Energy Technologies, Ltd., has announced the latest release of its patented Facilities Management System (FMS) based on the industry-standard Zigbee wireless communication protocol. Excel is a leading developer and provider of wireless facilities management systems and services for multi-site retail and restaurant businesses.
Excel’s latest FMS version continues a tradition of innovation by the company begun 20 years ago to provide chain operators with a system-wide, around-the-clock capability to monitor and control the energy environments of individual sites. Excel’s FMS technology optimizes energy consumption and ensures more consistent operating environments at a lower cost.
Excel’s FMS technology uses a wireless backbone to collect data from, integrate, monitor and control virtually any electrical or mechanical device, ranging from HVAC systems, sprinklers and lighting, to hot water and refrigeration. The extensive data collection, analysis, reporting, and charting features of Excel’s FMS enable chain operators to better monitor, manage, and control equipment and store performance and energy use, and it makes possible the timely delivery of time-sensitive alarms to designated parties within the organization or to third-party maintenance providers.
Immediate benefits include reduced energy consumption, lower maintenance and repair costs, longer equipment life, minimized operating disruptions, and a more consistent customer environment, according to the company.
Excel’s FMS can be installed in less than one day with no interruption of store operations. Web connectivity to each store can be implemented via the customer’s Internet facilities or through Excel’s virtual private network. Chain operators can select and integrate facility assets that are most critical to their operations and profitability. Adding connectivity to other mechanical devices or lighting circuits is easy and cost effective.
For more information visit the Excel Web site.
