This Weeks Jan 2014 Hi Top HVAC Software Picks!.

Hi Top HVAC Software

Jan 2014!.

Hi Our Pick -"Engagement"

Service Management Series

by WennSoft

Contracting companies that have the ability to bill quickly are at an advantage over the competition. Efficiently performing a variety of functions helps you to improve cash flow from your service work. Tasks that help you bill faster, especially when performed in the field, include: Creating purchase orders - Recording costs - Logging time - Securing signatures Your team can efficiently log work and costs so that you are able to improve billing and cash flow. Visit Website for further information.

Jobber

by Jobber Software

Software for Field Service Companies - Earn More and Work Less. Jobber gives you instant access to your customer records from any computer, smart phone or tablet. Quote management, Scheduling, Job tracking, Billing & Invoicing, Electronic Payments, Quick Books integration and a growing list of other great features! We guarantee Jobber will improve your business. Try it completely free for 30 days - it's only about a dollar a day after that. Visit Website for further information.

Hi Our Pick -"Distribution"

Scheduleflow HVAC Scheduling

by Scheduleflow

Scheduleflow is a scheduling tool to manage one or multiple field workers. Business management and record, automatic map direction for drivers, accessible on mobile and tablet, one-click communication with customers and drivers via SMS/email. It provides a 14 days FREE trial. Visit Website for further information.

Astea ServiceVision

by Astea ServiceVision

Astea's cloud offering helps small and midsize companies streamline and automate business processes, improve compliance with service level agreements, and synchronize customer touch points for increased customer satisfaction. Give your back office and mobile workforce instant access to a complete and collaborative solution. Astea Service Vision includes powerful capabilities such as managing customers, equipment, contracts & warranties; advanced scheduling; parts & logistics management. Visit Website for further information.

Hi Our Pick -"Momentum" 

Mobilio

by Mobilio

Mobilio's 'Field Manager' connects your technicians in the FIELD with your OFFICE using 'the CLOUD' (starting at $9.95 per mobile user). The office sends - key information - such as work orders and preventative maintenance schedules - to your field workers mobile device. Staying connected, updates from your technicians are received "as they happen". Dispatch and manage work orders, time sheets, inspection forms, service agreements, customer histories and more. Visit Website for further information.

Hi VENTILATION TEST INSTRUMENTS!.

Hi VENTILATION TEST INSTRUMENTS!.

Track & Measure Your Success

Air Capture Hoods

Measures the air volume flowing through registers, diffusers & grilles. 

Air Velocity Meters

Measures velocity, temperature, humidity, Calculates flow, wet bulb & dew point.

Air Velocity Transducer 

Air velocity measurements.

Duct work leakage tester

Micro-manometer
Measures differential & static pressure calculates velocity & measures pressure, temperature, humidity & volume.

Multi-function ventilation meters

Measures air velocity, temperature, humidity & differential pressure. 

Velocicalc rotating vane anemometer

Measures velocity, volume & temperature. 

For more product & solution information on the equipment of ventilation testing instruments click here or click logo below to visit TSI recommended web site.

Hi Variable Speed Drive Calculator & Resource Links!.

Hi Variable Speed Drive Calculator & Resource Links!.

The Following Resource Tool & Article information source has been made available by the U.S Energy Department, you may visit their website for further information click here or image below. 

Advanced Manufacturing Office - AMO

Energy Estimation Software with Carbon Footprint Calculation

Alternatively visit U.S Energy Website by clicking image above for details on obtaining this software.

VSD Calculator for Fans

Significant energy savings can be achieved in a fan system by reducing the fan rotational speed. Variable speed drives (VSD) are one of the primary devices used to control fan rotational speed. A VSD is a device that controls the rotational speed of motor-driven equipment. Variable frequency drives (VFDs), the most common type of VSDs, efficiently meet varying process requirements by adjusting the frequency and voltage of the power supplied to an AC motor to enable it to operate over a wide speed range. External sensors monitor flow and/or pressure and then transmit a signal to a controller that adjusts the frequency and speed to match process requirements.

This tool calculates the estimated energy and cost savings that would result from installing a VSD on a fan system. Required inputs include nameplate horsepower, efficiency, motor load, annual operating hours, fan type, and cost of electricity. Using these inputs and the duty cycle, the tool calculates the current energy use, potential energy use with a VSD, potential energy savings, and potential cost savings.

*This calculator was developed to provide a very general estimation of potential energy savings and simple payback. Any final economic decisions should be based upon the use of more extensive analytical tools.

Inputs

For the VSD Calculator for Fans, users will need to input the following:

Motor specifications such as nameplate horsepower, efficiency, and motor load

Annual operating hours

Existing flow control method and fan type

Cost of electricity

Duty cycle

Outputs

Based on input, the VSD Calculator for Fans will estimate the current energy consumption, potential energy savings, and potential cost savings.

Limitations of the VSD Calculators for Fans

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• A variable speed drive (VSD) may not be appropriate for all applications. Potential risks include unstable operation, damage from operating at resonant speeds, and power quality issues. See the DOE publication Improving Fan System Performance: A Source Book for Industry for additional information and a fact sheet on controlling fans with variable loads.
• This calculator may not provide accurate results for all situations, such as systems with high static head.
• The calculator assumes the working fluid is air.
• The calculator assumes the working fluid is in compressible.
• The calculator assumes friction is negligible.
• The calculator assumes the flow is steady.

This version of the tool can be downloaded and installed on a local computer to run the tool. 

System requirements to use the tool include:

Microsoft Excel 2003 or newer

Download the offline version of the VSD Calculator for Fans

*Alternatively you may download the link from U.S Department of Energy (AMO Energy Resource Center) by clicking here. 

Visit BPA Website

Acknowledgment

This tool was created by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). For more information on BPA, visit their website at http://www.bpa.gov/energy/n/industrial/audit/.