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Area Controller Works With Standard Web Browsers

Nov. 29, 2011
The AspectFT-Nexus area controller is designed to integrate and manage a wide array of HVAC, energy, and critical building systems while giving the user the power and convenience of modern Web technologies.

The AspectFT-Nexus area controller is designed to integrate and manage a wide array of HVAC, energy, and critical building systems while giving the user the power and convenience of modern Web technologies. The device provides the power of a server with additional ports for building automation applications. It enables a standard Web browser can be used to access pages designed to display critical building information, including historical trends, alarms, energy data, and more. In addition, common Internet services such as Twitter, RSS, and email can be used to access data from an array of smart devices. According to the manufacturer, the AspectFT-Nexus allows users to schedule their building zones from virtually anywhere without the learning curve associated with most building automation systems. —American Auto-Matrix