Faros Engineering has joined ABB’s strategic energy partner network and is utilising ABB energy meters in its installations to provide secondary metering in multiple-tenant locations. The energy meters offer users the ability to measure their electricity consumption accurately at regular intervals, helping to identify trends so users can take steps to reduce energy consumption.

The ABB University in Telford is benefiting from improved building control, significant energy cost reductions and improved functionality following the installation of ABB’s i-bus® KNX intelligent building control equipment. The technology, which has been fitted into three classrooms and two reception areas, was installed by EnTech Ltd, one of ABB’s accredited KNX installers. EnTech was tasked with updating and modernising the technology within the University.

ABB has expanded its range of passive infra-red (PIR) sensors with the launch of the cable-free Busch Watchdog 220 WaveLine, providing a true anytime, anywhere movement detector. With a 16m detection range and no need for any wiring, the ABB Busch Watchdog 220 Waveline can be installed in any location, making it ideal for use in a wide range of commercial and residential properties. The device offers a range of operating options, including a group-operating mode, enabling up to 16 ABB Busch-Watchdog 220 WaveLine and actuators to communicate with each other.

Low voltage electrical protection and control equipment from ABB is being used in new technological developments aimed at maximising protection against electrical faults in photovoltaic installations. The Functional Earth Unit, and Surge Protection Unit designed by B.E. White and Solarcentury, uses ABB’s OT switches, contactors and surge protection devices to protect against damage caused by earth faults and electrical surges.

ABB has signed a deal with Nuaire Ltd to supply variable speed drives for its range of fans. Nuaire, based in South Wales, manufactures the largest range of ventilation products and air handling units in the UK. This will now be complimented by ABB standard drives and ABB standard drives for HVAC which are available in power ratings from 0.75 to 90kW, with larger drives available on request.

The time and money needed by business and public sector organisations to introduce carbon emission monitoring measures to meet the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC), could put a strain on future investments in technology that can actually lower the energy bill, believes ABB’s Steve Ruddell. The CRC is a cap and trade scheme introduced by the Government and aimed at reducing the carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. The scheme requires some 5,000 organisations which consume over 6 GWh/year and who operate half hourly metering to join and participants will be required to purchase carbon allowances based on the Information Packs they receive from the Environment Agency.

Simple control of a building's lighting, heating and entertainment functions can now be achieved at the touch of a single button with the launch of ABB's Busch pri-On intelligent control unit. Using the Busch pri-On, building operators or occupants can control and monitor all room functions from a central point, offering a range of new possibilities for hotels, commercial and residential premises.

ABB has launched a detailed guide to help support those planning a wiring accessories installation. The guide gives suppliers, specifiers and contractors an overview of the processes and considerations that are likely to arise when choosing wiring accessories.

The new ABB Busch-ComfortTouch panel offers the sophistication of intelligent building control in an easy-to-use, one touch display. Suitable for hotels, housing and commercial properties, it combines state-of-the-art control with exciting new energy efficiency and security features, providing users with full control of all living areas and building functions from one location. The ComfortTouch panel gives users a single point of control for a range of functions including lighting, security, temperature and humidity.

ABB has launched its Concept BS range of switches and switch accessories, ideal for achieving a high specification look in new builds, at a lower cost than you’d expect. The new range offers an extensive choice of competitively priced wiring accessories, encompassing switches and socket outlets through to electronic products such as dimmers and motion detectors. Like ABB’s popular high-end Alpha BS range, ABB’s Concept BS range adheres to all British electrical standards and offers consumers a flexible range of products catering for a full spectrum of building and design needs in homes, offices and hotels.

ABB’s new Concept BS range of switches and switch accessories is presenting contractors, consultants and interior designers with a wealth of possibilities for achieving stylish, contemporary wiring solutions at a significantly reduced price. The new range of ABB switches, provides an easy to install, modular design that helps complement the overall look and feel of a build including hotels, offices or residential properties.

An office block in Manchester is set to save over £29,000 on its annual electricity bill following the installation of ABB variable speed drives on its HVAC system. For several years Jackson House had air flow problems throughout the tenanted areas. One such problem was that the main ventilation plant’s fans were running constantly at full speed. The plant consists of four fans, ranging from 45 to 120 kW; two for supply and two for extraction. The block also has a variable temperature heating system comprising four pumps; two duty pumps and two standby pumps, also running at full speed.

The ABB standard drive for HVAC, ACH550, has become the first variable speed drive to receive the new European BACnet certification. The drive has been approved and listed by BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL) as meeting the updated BACnet standard ISO 16484-5:2007.

ABB has expanded its range of passive infra-red (PIR) sensors with the launch of the cable-free Busch Watchdog 220 WaveLine, providing a true anytime, anywhere movement detector. With a 16m detection range and no need for any wiring, the ABB Busch Watchdog 220 Waveline can be installed in any location, making it ideal for use in a wide range of commercial and residential properties.

ABB (stand F12) will be exhibiting its extensive range of electrical contractor products at ELEX 2008, Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2008 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow. Among the products on display will be the Housemaster Compact consumer unit, aimed at domestic and light commercial applications. The Housemaster Compact brings a series of improved features, including increased cabling space and a flexible split load option, which provides protection and isolation capabilities.

ABB’s Housemaster Compact brings a series of improved features for residential installations. Its flexible split load provides added protection and isolation capabilities, which includes a main isolating switch to feed essential circuits such as lighting.

Today's HVAC drives can deliver major benefits in commercial, residential and industrial buildings. ABB's new checklist for HVAC consultants aims to ensure that neither consultants nor their clients miss out. "Variable speed drives selection for building services: Checklist for HVAC consultants" highlights all the drive features that can help to deliver the best possible performance from the HVAC system.

Variable speed drives from ABB arc delivering a bravura performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome, where they are slashing the energy consumed by motors for heating and ventilation (HVAC) duties by more than a quarter.

ABB's European Installation Bus (EIB)/KNX controller will form the hub of a building management system being installed into a large, exclusive home in Gibraltar. The controller will provide full control over the house's main functions including heating, ventilation, security, lighting and AV.

Ease of integration with building management systems has lead to ABB HVAC drives being installed at the new Cheshire and Merseyside NHS Treatment Centre based at Halton Hospital, which is operated by InterHealth Care Services (UK) Ltd in partnership with the Cheshire & Merseyside Primary Care Trusts

No objections filed in appeal period, CE Settlement Trust to be activated. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, said today no appeals have been filed with the U.S. District Court opposing a revised Plan of Reorganization for its U.S. subsidiary, Combustion Engineering (CE), which means the plan is now final.