Distech Controls has announced the expansion of its ECLYPSE Connected Controller platform with the launch of the next generation controllers; the 400 series and 600 series.
The new controllers simplify the transition to advanced technology, incorporating new features and enhanced installation flexibility that directly address customer feedback. By focusing on resource optimisation, flexibility, and plug-and-play interoperability, these controllers will deliver efficient space, comfort and equipment control leading to more efficient buildings. Flexible mounting options and an extended temperature operating range across the various models are additional features that address the requirements of future ECLYPSE Building Intelligence projects.
Kevin Ridder, product line manager at Distech Controls, expressed the significance of the new product launch: "The introduction of the new ECLYPSE 400 series and 600 series controllers marks a pivotal moment for Distech Controls, highlighting our unwavering commitment to smarter, safer, and greener buildings. These controllers are designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers and the industry, providing unparalleled flexibility, efficiency, and integration capabilities."
The fully programmable controllers can be used for a variety of applications. The ECLYPSE 600 series are expandable controllers for large-sized equipment control applications whilst the ECLYPSE 400 series are the ideal medium-sized equipment controllers for air handling units, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers. The ECLYPSE 600 Series can also be used in central plants and the ECLYPSE 400 Series can be set up for multi-zone applications and roof top units.
Both ranges can be mounted vertically or horizontally, which makes them perfect for panel retrofits or applications when limited horizontal space is available. They also support different communication protocols such as BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/ SC, BACnet/IP, MQTT, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, and MBus are supported to ensure ease of communication, authentication, and error detection.
They provide flexible networking options for isolated applications and fail-safe daisy-chaining applications. The two Ethernet ports and an AUX port can be configured to create separate networks.
Whilst models with embedded LCD displays offer direct and secure access to the controller via fieldbus integration, models without LCD displays support a broader temperature range, catering to a wider variety of applications and the future requirements of ECLYPSE Building Intelligence Projects. All of these benefits culminate in providing a versatile, future-ready platform with edge-to-cloud connectivity. The enhanced levels of connectivity will be achieved by harnessing the power of Atrius Facilities, which is a cloud-based building management platform that unifies access installation and maintenance systems.
The plug and play interoperability integrate with IoT ecosystems, services, and data models whilst the IoT design, with its multiple networking options, lowers installation costs and aids in network isolation. The software configurable I/O’s eliminate the need for jumpers, reduce controller manipulation and minimise return visits.