The LonMark Technical Task Groups were hard at work recently:  

The Automated Food-Service (AFS) TG teleconferenced to discuss changes to the Conveyor Toaster profile for AFS1 projects.  Revisions are forthcoming. 

The Utility/Energy TG met in Paris to discuss the pending electric-meter profiles; advancements in OpenADR, IEC 61850, & ASHRAE/NEMA SPC201P; and updates surrounding the smart-grid efforts of North America, Europe, and Asia.  Minutes of the Utility/Energy TG can be downloaded by LonMark International members here: forum.lonmark.org/forum2/resource.ashx?a=256

The Services TG also met in Paris and discussed the pending Simple Scheduler profile, an embedded scheduler for devices.  Discussions are ongoing via the TG email reflector. 

In addition to the TGs meeting in Paris, the LonMark Technical Committee and Technical Standards Committee also met. 

Don’t forget that all LonMark International members and member employees are eligible to participate in any of the Task Groups.  To sign-up for a particular email list, go to www.lonmark.org/members/technical_resources/task_groups 

Task Groups include: 

Automated FoodService 
Building Automation Systems 
Blinds/Weather 
Connectivity Elements 
Fire/Smoke Systems 
Home (Appliances and A/V) 
Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning 
Industrial Applications 
Integration of Systems 
Lighting Systems 
Refrigeration Systems 
Safety Systems 
Security and Access Systems 
Services (Scheduling, Alarming, Trending, Overrides) 
Tools for Integration/Management 
Transportation (PEVs, Rail, Busses, RVs) 
Utility/Energy (DER, DR, Smart Grid, PVs, Wind) 
Vertical Transportation (Lifts, Elevators) 

Participation is welcome and encouraged by vendors, specifiers, integrators, end-users, academics, and all other members with an interest. 

For details of up-coming meetings, look to the LonMark Calendar, www.lonmark.org/calendar, for postings of dates/times/logistics as soon as they are made available by the TG Leaders.

For more information about LonMark Technical Task Groups, visit us online: www.lonmark.org/membership/task_groups

 

LonMark announced it has certified more than 500 individuals through its Professional Certification Program. These certified professionals ensure end-users have access to a knowledgeable and experienced pool of installers and integrators capable of delivering first-class solutions.

Since 2007, LonMark’s Professional Certification Program—comprised of the Certified Professional and Certified System Integrators —has provided a comprehensive professional education and testing program for manufacturers, integrators and end users involved in the design, specification, integration, installation or maintenance of LonMark control networks. A number of LonMark’s 500+ certified professionals have enabled their companies to be eligible to participate in the LonMark Certified System Integrator program, designed for companies committed to LonMark open systems and requiring at least two certified professionals on staff.
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Distech Controls, a leading provider of building automation and energy management solutions announced the availability of EC-NetAX EnerVue Web-based energy management dashboard. EC-NetAX EnerVue provides proven visualization of vital building metrics through an easy-to-use, browser-based dashboard application.

EC-NetAX EnerVue allows users to quickly identify issues, assess relationships, and take action in order to optimize resource efficiencies and sustainability, and ultimately increase energy and operational cost savings across their building portfolio. The application makes use of, and converts into graphics and reports, large amounts of real-time and historical data available in Distech Controls’ EC-NetAX Web-based multi-protocol building management system.
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The State of California, Administrative Office of the Courts is specifying and installing LonMark open systems throughout courthouses in California. Managed by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Office of Court Construction and Management (OCCM) as staff to the Judicial Council, oversees construction and management over 450 courthouses throughout California.
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Each month, LonMark International features a company, organization, or individual committed to the development, manufacture, and use of open, multi-vendor control systems utilizing ISO/IEC 14908-1 and related standards.

ARC Informatique is an ISO 9001-2000 certified company designing and marketing SCADA/HMI software. Their innovative solutions carry out supervision and control of industrial processes, utilities and building automation. Over 23,000 licensed copies of their products have been sold worldwide.
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The LonMark Magazine was originally scheduled to be published in January 2012; however, due to the strong presence LonMark will have at the Light + Building 2012, it has been decided to use this venue to launch the magazine. This conference is the world's largest trade fair for lighting and building services technology and has significant industry impact. LonMark will have a large footprint at the show including a booth, education sessions and multiple members participating. It will be held April 15-20, in Messe Frankfurt, Germany.

The new magazine format will provide readers with important information on new projects, hardware and software products, emerging technologies, market trends, and new products and services to hit the market. Magazine subscribers include the world's leading manufacturers, integrators and users of control systems in a variety of markets. This is one of the most cost-effective marketing tools available today for reaching key decision makers in the controls industry.

There is still an opportunity to contribute content as well as advertise in the newly redesigned magazine. The deadline for editorial content is Jan. 9th. The deadline to reserve ad space is Feb. 2nd.  For more information on advertising opportunities please visit: www.naylornetwork.com/WebKits/PDFs/lmk.pdf

 

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) has an enrollment of over 32,000 students and 71 facilities across the school district. IPS offers more magnet and option programs than any other Indiana school system, and specializes in services to meet the needs of all children through vocational education training, alternative programming, and highly trained teachers who are sought after by school systems throughout Marion County.

IPS has undergone a major capital improvement project with a 15-year goal to improve comfort and ventilation in the majority of their school facilities. All projects require retrofitting facilities with building automation control systems that report back to the facilities department over the IPS Local Area Network.
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LonMark has a strong presence at the world's largest HVACR event with free educational seminars, member activities and an exhibit highlighting LonWorks' products and applications.
AHR Expo 2012
January 23-25, 2012
Chicago, IL
Visit LonMark at booth# 3436

Download the LonMark AHR Event Prospectus to see how you can participate.
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LonMark Solutions Barcelona, LonMark Spain
November 22, 2011
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LonMark Solutions Madrid, LonMark Spain
November 24, 2011
www.lonmark.es

Top@LON, LonMark France
Mid-December
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