Month: November 2015

Built-In IP and MS/TP BACnet Network Interfaces Enable Immediate and Seamless Integration With Existing Building-Control Systems

LENEXA, Kan. — Nov. 17, 2015 — LynTec, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, today announced that its Remote Power Controller (RPC) family of panels now supports the open BACnet networking protocol. With BACnet built into RPC boards, lighting professionals can be sure that the LynTec panels will integrate seamlessly into existing control systems, regardless of the manufacturer.

“Building owners are always looking to reduce operating costs, and one way to do that is through automated lighting control. That means customers need lighting control products that can be added easily to the control systems they’re already using,” said Mark Bishop, president of LynTec. “By incorporating the vendor-agnostic BACnet protocol into all of our RPC panels, we’re ensuring that the panels are able to interface immediately with existing building-automation systems, allowing owners to take advantage of universal control as a cost-saving measure without worrying about compatibility.”

The open-standard BACnet protocol was specifically developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers so that building automation and control systems — such as those for HVAC, lighting, access, and fire detection — can readily communicate with each other. LynTec has built both MS/TP and IP versions of BACnet into every board as standard control interface options. RPC boards are easily deployed and can be operated autonomously.

Tested by Intertek, Compliance Strengthens Company’s Commitment to Safety and Ease of Use

LENEXA, Kan. — Oct. 29, 2015 — LynTec, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting systems, today announced that its Remote Power Controller (RPC) family of panels has been successfully tested by Intertek, a multinational inspection, product testing and certification company, to ensure that the panels conform to the UL 924 standard for emergency lighting and power equipment.

“Emergency lighting is something every entertainment space must plan for but hopes they’ll never have to use,” said Mark Bishop, president of LynTec. “The lighting features in our RPC panels make today’s emergency lighting applications significantly simpler, less costly, and more compact. And now that the panels meet UL 924 requirements, entertainment lighting professionals can be certain that the lighting will be up to code when providing potentially lifesaving illumination in an emergency situation.”

The entire RPC controller panel family turns circuits on instantly and automatically for emergency egress lighting, regardless of control protocol or zone assignment. It eliminates the need for separate emergency lighting relay panels, which saves space and lowers installation costs. The UL 924-compliant panels, used in conjunction with an upstream transfer switch, help ensure that users easily meet federal, state, and local egress or emergency lighting codes as required for any new or upgraded lighting installation.

The UL 924 standard applies to emergency lighting and power equipment intended for connection to branch circuits of 600 volts or less. Such equipment is intended to automatically supply illumination or power or both to critical areas and equipment in the event of failure of the normal supply, in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

More information on LynTec’s full line of products is available at www.LynTec.com.