Site Controls today announced the introduction of a new Site-Command Controller form-factor, a 1U energy management controller for chain retailers and bank branches. The rack mountable 19” 1U controller provides commercial buildings with a more data center-compatible energy management system (EMS) for IT, facilities and operations managers. Site Controls is currently conducting field trials of the 1U controller with general availability in January 2009.
While providing traditional intelligent EMS functionality by managing energy-consuming equipment such as lighting and HVAC, the Site-Command 1U Controller enables on-site EMS equipment to be rack mounted in the data center or IT server room, a first within the facility automation industry. This flexibility allows customers to leverage server room investments such as battery backup systems and power conditioning. In addition, the 1U form factor is easier to install and provides greater flexibility in deployment.
The Site-Command energy management solution allows retailers and bank branches to centrally monitor and manage a location’s lighting, air conditioning, signage, refrigeration, trash compactors and other equipment across hundreds or thousands of locations. With Site-Command, chain retailers and banks can dramatically lower energy and maintenance expenses without sacrificing customer comfort.
“Site Controls believes there needs to be greater convergence between the IT and facilities teams, and we are beginning to see this trend develop in the industry,” said Colin Bester, CTO, Site Controls. “EMS systems are traditionally bulkier in their form factor and require a more intrusive, costly installation. Site Controls is the first and only EMS provider to offer an internet appliance designed to meet the needs of the IT department, while still providing robust facility and energy management capabilities to meet the needs of the facilities department. The low cost of deployment and the dramatic cost savings will make the entire organization happy, especially the CFO.”
