PRESS RELEASE
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Feb 1, 2007
Contact: Sean Dolgos, Sales
(574) 233-1202 or e-mail: sdolgos@networketi.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Snow/Ice Melting Controls Add Energy Management Computer Interface
SOUTH BEND, IN -- Environmental Technology, Inc. with more than 38 years of technological leadership in snow melting controls, introduces the latest generation of its flagship APS-series products. These products continue to set the industry standard for quality and reliability. The new products will continue with this tradition.
The new APS-3C Snow Melting Control operates in pilot duty service with either electrically or mechanically held contactors. It is available for either 120 or 208/240 volt operation. The APS-4C Snow Melting Control directly controls heaters with its 3-phase definite purpose contactor rated for up to 50 amp loads. The SC–40C Satellite Contactor, like the APS–4C, directly controls up to 50 amp heater loads. It is used in conjunction with an APS–4C and as many SC–40C Satellite Contactors as required to control the heater load. Both of these products are available for 208/240, 277, 480 and 600 volt operation.
An important new feature common to all three products is an EMC (energy management computer) interface. This flexible feature can also be used for remote control. These products all include a calibrated high limit thermostat for extra protection when using MI and other constant wattage heaters. This feature also permits summer testing without overheating. The temperature sensor is included.
The GFEP (ground fault equipment protection) in the APS–4C and SC–40C includes additional safety features. Before a contactor operates, the GFEP is tested for proper operation. To prevent nuisance tripping, the GFEP current setting can be set at 60 and 120 mA instead of the standard 30 mA value. As an aid for troubleshooting heater leakage problems, these products provide a calibrated DC output voltage that is proportional to the ground fault current. A common electrician's DVM can be used to read this voltage and thus determine the magnitude of the ground current.
These products each include a remote control unit to override automatic control should the need arise. Typical conditions requiring this action include drifting and blowing snow along with tracked snow caused by vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
All sensor connections are NEC (National Electric Code) Class 2 for simplified installation. The use of NEMA enclosures further simplifies installation by accommodating protected indoor and outdoor locations.
Delivery is typically from stock to 6 weeks. For quotations made before the introduction of the new products, the APS–3B, APS–4 and SC–40 will continue to be available for up to a year. The new products cost the same as their predecessors.
For more product information call 800-234-4239, fax 888-234-4238, visit www.networketi.com, E-mail: info@networketi.com or write Environmental Technology, Inc., 1850 N Sheridan Street, South Bend, IN 46628 USA.