Distech Controls Awarded LonMark Certified Device of the Year

Distech Controls is very proud to announce that its RCL-PFC LONWORKS® configurable controller Series (SCC) has been awarded LONMARK’s Certified Device of the Year.

Through this award scheme, LonMark International honours products, companies, projects and individuals that have demonstrated superior levels of expertise with open control networking technology based upon the ISO/IEC 14908 suite of standards.

Nominations were judged based upon the following criteria:

•    Adherence to LonMark International Guidelines
•    Device must be LonMark Certified at time of nomination
•    Must adhere to the spirit of open interoperability
•    Uniqueness of product application
•    Solution to industry problem or issue
•    Special consideration is given to:

Distech Controls’ RCL-PFC Series is a cost-effective solution for controlling HVAC terminal units, such as fan coil units, chilled beams, chilled ceilings, etc. The product’s compact design and terminal cover option mean it can easily be installed near terminal equipment, limiting wiring costs. The RCL-PFC Series HVAC Control function can be expanded with Lighting and Sunblind add-on modules to control up to three lights and three sunblinds, creating a unique Integrated Room Control Solution for optimal energy savings.

In addition, the RCL-PFC Series are Open-to-WirelessTM ready, supporting a wide selection of wireless battery-less devices, and compatible with a wide range of RJ9 accessories, including Distech Controls’ unique RS-Smart-Sense, a communicating sensor with colour touch screen.

“It is an honour for Distech Controls to be recognized by LonMark International with the Certified Device of the Year award. There is no better way to say thank you to all our dedicated employees for their work on this product line, and no better validation for the quality and uniqueness of our LONWORKS product line than winning this prestigious prize,” comments Martin Villeneuve, Distech Controls’ VP Europe.

“Every year we continue to be impressed with the level of innovation from our members,” says Barry Haaser, executive director, LonMark International. “The dedication to innovation grows significantly and this year’s winners truly demonstrated superior levels of expertise with open control networking technology based on the ISO/IEC 14908 suite of standards. Congratulations to all winners and finalists.”

About Distech Controls
A global leader in building automation and energy management solutions, Distech Controls designs and manufactures systems and products based on open and interoperable communication protocols. The company offers leading-edge technology for energy efficiency and comfort, and provides innovative solutions that lower installation and maintenance costs. Established in Canada in 1995, Distech Controls has business divisions and service offices across North America as well as in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

For more information visit www.distech-controls.eu .

About LONMARK International
LONMARK International is a non-profit corporation supporting the testing and certification of products, people and companies supporting the ISO/IEC 14908 body of standards. Its nearly 400 members manufacture, distribute, develop, install or use systems based on these standards. LONMARK International provides peer-review based certification guidelines and testing for products, people and companies. There are close to 500 interoperable products certified and listed on the LONMARK website and over 600 people have been certified as LONMARK Certified Professionals.

For more information about LONMARK International, please visit www.lonmark.org .

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