The Zone Control Blog

Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Now Open

The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) is pleased to offer $250,000 in rebates for replacing an existing furnace, boiler, or water heater with an energy efficient unit in existing Indiana residences.  The rebate program begins January 20, 2009 and will run until program funding is exhausted or April 30, 2009 whichever comes first.  Please read all program documents carefully before completing your application.  Many homeowners could be eligible for additional tax incentives. Indiana Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Guidelines W-9 Form Direct Deposit Form   For more information on energy efficient HVAC technology, visit here. For more information on tankless hot water heaters, please visit here. For more information on additional tax incentives, contact your utility provider,  the EnergyStar rebate finder, energytaxincentives.org and DSIREUSA .

Indiana Office of Energy Development ° Brandon Seitz, Director ° 101 West Ohio St.  Ste 1250 ° Indianapolis, IN 46204 ° 317-232-8939

Wireless relay modules for gas detection

Many wireless relay modules can support up to three full programmable alarm levels with time delays before or after an alarm.  Most relay modules have multiple double-pull, double-throw relays for alarms or faults.  A wireless relay module can be installed next to a group of fan starters that can activate a fan for a certain zone.  This relay module provides flexibility in new design buildings as well as reduced installation costs in existing buildings.  For more information, contact Jackson Systems at 888-652-9663 or find out more about gas detection at www.jacksonsystems.com.

Zoning a wireless gas detection system

Zoning a wireless gas diction system has many advantages. Some controllers can handle up to 126 zones.  Individual transmitters can belong to an unlimited number of zones.  Zoning provides maximum flexibility and reliability.  Zoning can reduce operation costs, energy consumption, and wear and tear by operating exhaust fans only in the zone that have a high level of harmful gases.   Zone averaging can average readings from several transmitters in one zone.  Thus if a car is idling near one transmitter in a zone the averaging component will not unnecessary start an exhaust fan.  Zone averaging can save energy and costs by analyzing the whole area rather than activating a fan from a high gas concentration reading from a signal device.  For more information, contact Jackson Systems at 888-652-9663 or find out more about wireless gas detection at www.jacksonsystems.com.

Wireless Gas detection meshed network

A wireless meshed network is a great feature for gas detection.   In its normally working mode wireless meshed gas detection network monitors ambient gas concentration.  A meshed network will not only send information from the transmitters to the controller but it will also send information between transmitters.  The benefits of a meshed network is that if one transmitter goes off line or is blocked by an obstruction the transmitters can communicate with each other around this defective transmitter.  It could be considered a similarity of a parallel electric circuit versus a series electric circuit in that you have different routes to travel if one component fails.  For more information, contact Jackson Systems at 888-652-9663 or find out more about wireless gas detection at www.jacksonsystems.com.

Wireless Gas Detectors

Many gas detectors can monitor Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), or Oxygen (O) in parking garages or other applications.  Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) are the harmful gases produced by cars and trucks.  Oxygen deficiency ensures that occupants have enough breathable oxygen.  Different transmitters might be needed for each gas as the concentration of the gases tends to gather at different heights in an area.  Carbon Monoxide detectors are typically mounted at a height of 5 feet from the ground surface.  Nitrogen Dioxide Monitors are typically mounted at a height of 2 feet from the ceiling.  For more information, contact Jackson Systems at 888-652-9663 or find out more about wireless gas detectors at www.jacksonsystems.com.

Gas Detection

A wireless gas detection system is an industry that should see substantial growth in the next several years.  A wireless gas detection system can provide fast reliable protection from harmful gases such as CO and NO2. Complying with building codes, saving energy and protecting occupants are 3 benefits of a gas detection system.  A wireless gas detection system is usually made up of a controller, several transmitters, and possibly a relay module to operate exhaust fans and louvers.  The control panel or monitoring panel is the brains of the system.  The transmitters are your gas sensors that communicate ambient air readings to a central monitoring panel.   The relay module is a remote switching station to control exhaust or louvers.  The system captures local readings at each transmitter and uses zone averaging to keep fluctuations from activating circulation systems unnecessarily.  The control panel can activate only those fans and devices necessary to clear the affected area when gas concentration rises. For more information, contact Jackson Systems at 888-652-9663 or find out more about gas detection at www.jacksonsystems.com.

Jackson Systems, LLC Welcomes New Employee

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) –Jackson Systems, LLC, an Indiana-based, award-winning HVAC manufacturer and wholesaler, welcomes Ashley Rudolphi to their administrative team.

As a marketing coordinator/administrative assistant, Ashley will be working on email marketing, and public relations, as well as helping create systems and procedures.  She will work with external resources to develop blog content and re-design the company website.

 

“We are excited to have Ashley join our company,” said Tom Jackson, CEO of Jackson Systems, LLC. "Her experience in marketing, graphic design, and office management makes her an excellent addition to our company.”

 

About Ashley Rudolphi:

 

Ashley graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis with an associate of applied science in graphic design. 

 

Prior to joining Jackson Systems, LLC, Ashley worked as a marketing coordinator for the Office Services Division of Grubb & Ellis | Harding Dahm & Company. She has extensive experience in customer service, as well as, property leasing and management. 

 

Ashley lives on the south-side of Indianapolis.

 

About Jackson Systems:

 

Through our mission to provide the best quality and most contractor-friendly control products and service in the industry, we work each day to deliver excellence. Founded in 1997, Jackson Systems today is celebrated as one of the fastest growing companies in Indiana. Jackson Systems serves customers worldwide as a leading direct-to-contractor zone control manufacturer and distributor.

 

Combining the skills of our talented technical engineers and the customer service support of our sales team, Jackson Systems sets the standard for creating contractor-friendly products and available support teams to help our customers achieve success.  We are the direct choice for simple controls.  For formal quotes, design assistance or additional information, visit www.jacksonsystems.com or call 888-652-9663.

White-Rodgers Contractor Training Event

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Training Information

Date:         Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Place:       Jackson Systems
                 5418 Elmwood Avenue
                 Indianapolis, IN 46203

Time:        5:00pm - 7:00pm
                 Dinner will be provided

RSVP:       Please RSVP with Doug Engel and indicate how many are attending from your company

Phone:      317.788.6800
Toll-Free:  888.652.9663
Fax:           317.227.1034
E-mail:       doug.engel@jacksonsystems.com

Jackson Systems Customer Appreciation Event 2009

We would like to thank everyone who was able to join us on Saturday, January 10th for our Customer Appreciation Event with the Indianapolis Ice.

Honeywell Wireless Zone Control

Please take this opportunity to learn from our mistake.  The Honeywell redlink HZ432 can only have a maximum of 4 zones when using wireless thermostats.  If you are using the TAZ-4 expansion pack with the redlink HZ432, each zone on the HZ432 and the TAZ-4 must have their own individual equipment interface module's when using wireless stats.