We are all familiar with the influence low- and high-pressure systems have on our mood and energy. But few of us know how to measure air pressure or why employing monitoring devices positively impacts commercial endeavors. By knowing the...
The AHR Expo in Atlanta is over, and we have so many exciting things to share about our time there. Veris was proud to participate in the conference and host a very successful happy hour event, during which time we showed some of our...
Carbon dioxide can sometimes get less attention than its more dangerous or even deadly sibling, carbon monoxide. But CO2 is still less than ideal for indoor air quality, especially when it reaches elevated levels due to environmental...
Project delays are any manager or company owner's nightmare. They're even worse when it comes down to something they ultimately have control over - like environmental conditions in their workspace or facility. But with sustainable HVAC...
Tired of unreliable and inefficient building energy management systems? Frustrated with the high cost of energy bills, as well as the time it takes to maintain constantly fluctuating building temperatures?
Fortunately, there are several...
For those working in HVACR, the AHR Expo is an annual trade show event you can’t miss. This year’s expo in Atlanta is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and get the inside scoop on some of the industry’s...
For both new construction and building upgrades or retrofits, it makes sense to use green HVAC sensors. Integrated into a Building Automation System (BAS) these sensors will help reduce energy and operating expenses. They'll also provide...
Volatile organic compounds often referred to as VOCs, are substances as potentially harmful as their name is complicated. VOCs are emitted into the air as a gas by certain kinds of solids and liquids and...
At the most basic level, relays are a type of switch within an electronic system. Their name reveals an essential part of how they function - like a runner in a relay race, they'll receive an electrical signal and carry...
Every engineer selecting sensors for HVAC building automation systems knows that successful job specifying is part science and part art. Aside from assessing the multitude of variables from price to reliability, these specifying sorcerers...
In an age of increasing complexity in HVAC technology, the most elegantly simple HVAC automation systems often emerge as the most reliable. As the digital transformation in engineering evolves, savvy engineers are more frequently...
As we all know, the atmosphere is made up of gas. Some of these gasses, like oxygen, are necessary for breathing, but other gasses, like carbon monoxide, can be hazardous to our health. Because you can’t visually...
Water leaks are an unfortunate reality for many people who work in or manage commercial buildings. Oftentimes, a water leak isn’t detected until it has caused damage or led to bigger issues. There are...
Achieving green building certification is an important goal for most companies. Companies set goals for installing sustainable building systems to protect the environment, gain prestige for their brand, attract tenants, and stand out from...
The world of HVAC technology is changing fast. Gone are the days when thermostats and timers were the best options for automation, monitoring, and control. Now, new tech like HVAC temperature sensors, HVAC pressure sensors, and HVAC...
Today's most desirable building is no longer just the one in the best geographic location. It's the one with the LEED green building certification. The one that can continuously monitor indoor air quality (IAQ). And while you can't change...
Building automation brings with it a myriad of different benefits, all at the exact same time.
With every building project there is a need to make sure that the plan is completed on time and under budget. When it comes to designing sustainable building systems, that need becomes even more complicated. Sustainable buildings have...
Heating and cooling can make a massive difference in the comfort of a home, business, or other space. And as anyone who's ever paid a utility bill knows, it can also have a huge impact on your budget....
A digital transformation in engineering brings with it a number of distinct benefits, all at the exact same time. Not only does it both encourage and empower employee communication and...
BACnet is a data communication protocol that makes building automation easier by standardizing communications between building automation devices from different manufacturers. BACnet, an acronym for Building...
Duct static pressure is a crucial but underrated concept in the heating and cooling world. Generally speaking, the term refers to the resistance of airflow through an HVAC system. This controls the speed...
Your power monitoring system is a key source of data for operational efficiency, budget projections, accurate submetering, preventative maintenance, and more. There are insights to be gained from the monitoring of power, but also from...
Temperature sensors are devices that detect and then quantify the temperature of their environment. Glass tube thermometers are a simple example. Modern temperature sensors, however, are electronic devices...
Current monitoring relays are an inexpensive solution for protecting mechanical equipment from electrical overloads and predicting risks before they cause damage. They accomplish this by monitoring the input and output currents passing...
Current sensors are used to ensure the efficient operation of electrical power and energy systems in a modern building. To decide what sort of sensors or devices you need, you’ve first got to understand your goals.
Commercial building owners often struggle with estimating sufficient lease costs per square foot with diverse tenants who each have unique power usage needs. With the right submetering solutions, owners could potentially save thousands of...
Federal stimulus plans passed in 2020 and 2021 allocated almost $260 billion for the use of public and private K-12 school districts. These funds are being dispersed through Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Programs...
Commercial buildings have several options for improving indoor air quality (IAQ), but some are far more costly than others. A full upgrade or replacement of your building’s HVAC unit and ductwork to a newer or more energy-efficient setup...
Buildings are always getting smarter. Automation technologies, advanced data collection, remote building controls, and more have brought us a lot more than just creature comforts. They’re savings facility managers boatloads of money with...
Energy costs will quickly sink a facility's budget when consumption is inefficient. For instance, over-ventilating may increase costs without substantially improving indoor air quality, especially if ventilation is set-and-forget...
Adequate fresh air ventilation is a key piece of indoor air quality. In the past, building ventilation was handled in a largely manual fashion and planned around estimates of the maximum occupancy of a space of a certain size. …And, of...
The EPA asserts that “Good IAQ contributes to a favorable environment for students, performance of teachers and staff and a sense of comfort, health and well-being. These elements...
The last few years have marked a major turning point in your responsibility to monitor indoor air quality. Large scale regulatory and funding changes are incentivizing investments in the best air quality monitors, sensor systems, and other...
Optimized ventilation and improved indoor air quality are key concepts in modern buildings. Over-ventilating increases energy costs, but under-ventilated spaces have other costs…for the safety, health, and comfort of all occupants.
The advanced E50H2 power meter from Veris blends exceptional performance, easy installation, and a cost-effective solution into a single power monitoring device for all of your energy measurement needs.
Occupancy monitoring solutions help facility administrators to maximize the energy efficiency of a building while adding convenience for all occupants. Occupancy sensors for lights, for instance, save building occupants a trip to the light...
Accurate insights into indoor air quality (IAQ) are central to modern building management. CO2 levels in particular must be carefully monitored and controlled through CO2 sensors and ventilation systems. Poor circulation of indoor air can...
The new Viconics website has launched, and it’s easier than ever to find the right controllers for your applications. Every product in the Viconics line is designed to provide exceptional control and simple setup and installation. Between...
The definitions for pressure sensor, switch, transducer, and transmitter can easily become confusing when they’re often used interchangeably in the facilities industry. However, understanding the differences between these terms, and the...
Veris has a large product catalog full of environmental sensors and power monitoring products, and it can be difficult to narrow down exactly what product or model you need. Whether you’ve come to us looking for a specific model of Veris...
Viconics room controllers, accessories, adapters, and remote sensors bridge the gap between the simplicity of a stand-alone thermostat and the sophistication of a high-performance BMS system.
Veris is excited to announce the arrival of the ethernet-enabled E71 Series of DIN rail power meters. This new meter from Veris combines performance and affordability in a compact, DIN-mounted package for energy monitoring, multi-tenant...
With a simple flip of a switch, the new PX3 Series transducer from Veris offers your choice of air pressure or velocity measurements — now with wireless Bluetooth capabilities.
The second generation room IAQ sensors from Veris are highly customizable to suit the precise needs of your building and your BMS. There are three series in our upgraded collection: CW2, HW2, and TW2.
December 15, 2021
Dear Valued Customer:
Veris Industries continues to experience significant increased costs associated with electronic component shortages, transportation, raw material availability, labor, and global supply chain...
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government has put $257.9 billion in education stimulus funding on the table for schools in need. Public and private K-12 school districts have the opportunity to apply for this financial...
Process sensors measure physical quantities like pressure, temperature, and flow. These measurements are transmitted to control systems via some form of electrical signal. While many sensor interface types exist — digital start/stop,...
We often think about temperature and CO2 levels when tracking indoor air quality, but humidity is equally important to track and control. In fact, for some environments, the relative humidity (RH) can have a significant impact on equipment...
Fall is here and many public or commercial buildings that had been shuttered during 2020 and early 2021 — especially schools — are undergoing a unique reopening. Indoor air quality (IAQ) continues to dominate the national conversation as...
The LEED certification process originated when the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) developed their “LEED” rating system (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) back in 1993. Over time, it has become the gold standard in green...
When it comes to managing a building, you will be hard-pressed to find anything more important than the air quality inside of it. If the air quality is low, then the best case is a decline in productivity and concentration, and the worst...
By nature CO2 sensors require more current to operate than most loop powered devices.
Indoor air quality (IAQ) directly impacts the comfort, health, and safety of your building’s occupants. Poor air quality management can lead to significant short and long-term health risks for occupants, as well as reduced productivity and...
The Veris TW2 Series has arrived, and it has revolutionized our lineup of indoor temperature sensors. The smarter technology, touch screen displays, and flexible interface configurations all fit in a device that can be packaged to suit a...
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a critical component of safety, comfort, and code compliance in a wide variety of private and public indoor environments. When you invest in indoor air quality products—such as our wall-mounted building sensors...
Veris has long given our customers a choice between simple LCD displays or blank faces on our IAQ room sensors. With the release of our new and improved CW2, HW2, and TW2 wall-mounted room sensors, Veris has added an exciting new...
Our new and improved suite of humidity sensors—the Veris HW2 Series—is a state of the art new lineup with smarter technology, touch screen displays, flexible interface configurations, and iterations to fit a variety of price ranges.
A modern Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sensor platform is a robust system. Your monitoring devices may track concentrations of CO2, volatile organic compounds (VOC), temperature, humidity, and more—perhaps even all from the same device, as with...
The new and improved second generation of air quality sensors from the Veris CW2 Series features wide-ranging upgrades. Smarter technology, touch screen displays, flexible interface configurations, and iterations to fit a variety of price...
Current monitoring measures the amount of current flowing to and from the circuits in a facility, but its applications are more dynamic than that. Not only will a current monitoring system help you measure the input and output of your...
If you want to reduce energy consumption in your facility, you first need to understand where and how your facility is consuming energy. Reducing how much energy you use brings energy savings and environmental benefits, but you won’t get...
An ISO certified company meets a series of standards outlined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Maintaining indoor air quality standards is a tricky balancing act. Not only do you have to know what the ideal level of indoor air quality (IAQ) looks like for your space, but you’ll also have to identify the indoor air quality sensors...
2020 has revealed that our ideas of public health and safety may not be as thorough as they should be. Where does that leave you and your office, now that you’re coming back together? What can you be doing to make sure your employees’...
With much of the country in various reopening stages, building managers and technicians are faced with the unique challenge of ensuring that the facilities under their care are ready to receive people again after sitting more-or-less...
In some power metering applications, the current flowing through a conductor is too high for direct connection to the meter.
Electrically Commutated Motors (ECMs) are increasingly common as more energy conservation measures are implemented. The ECM is a brushless DC motor that is supplied AC power, converts that power to...
A recent study released by BP indicates that global demand for energy is expected to rise by 37% from 2013 to 2035 in spite of recent volatility in energy markets and more sustainable energy research, consumption and generation. In turn...
Power monitoring has evolved over the last several years from a total building view to a more individualized breakout. With the growth of the data center market and the desire from building owners to pinpoint energy consumption, the...
Humidity sensors play a key role in regulating indoor environments. In an office building or hospital, a high humidity can create condensation that can damage equipment, breed mold, and create a conducive environment for...
Since being founded in 1992, the Veris mission has been to provide the highest quality products for commercial HVAC and automation applications. As building needs continue to evolve and change, we are proud to announce the launch of our...
Often when customers say, “I just want to monitor power” they really mean ‘Real Power’ or ‘Energy.’
Do you need to update or replace elements within your electrical infrastructure? Perhaps you need to add sub-billing capabilities or load-based cost allocation? Or maybe you need to balance loads as part of a new demand/response...
This Boiler blog is the fifth in a series of blogs that explores how Veris Industries products can be used to monitor and regulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.
This VAV box blog is the fourth in a series of posts that will explore how Veris Industries products can be used to monitor and regulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.
This Cooling Tower blog is the third in a series of blogs that will explore how Veris Industries products can be used to monitor and regulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.
This air handling unit blog post is the first in a series that will explore how Veris Industries products can be used to monitor and regulate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.
When most people think of industrial process cooling systems, they consider the cooling equipment like chillers, heat exchangers, or refrigerators, as well as a network of pumps and pipes to move cooling fluid through the facility. But...
Current Sensors (CS) and Current Transducers (CTs) are used to monitor the current flowing through an electrical conductor. They generate the information needed for status and metering applications. Though people tend to use the terms...
A fan coil unit (FCU) is a device composed of a fan and either a heating or cooling element called a coil. Indoor air moves over the coil, which either heats or cools the air based on the coil...
Whether you’re a project manager, building owner, or installer you know how essential it is to monitor gas emissions in building applications – from parking garages and sally ports to vehicle bays and loading zones. As our population and...
Comply with indoor air quality standards for healthy and safe building environments
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