by wp_cpt | 21-Jan-16 | Natural Ventilation
With the population over sixty five years of age set to double by 2051 there will be increasing demand for the development of new aged care facilities. How these facilities are ventilated can have significant cost implications for owners, but it is also important to consider the health and well-being of those that will inhabit the building. The benefits of having automated windows and natural ventilation. The reliance on mechanical forms of ventilation, which are very costly to operate and maintain, can be significantly reduced Provides a user friendly mechanism for operating windows – either through a wall mounted switch or automatically according to environmental conditions Provides residents and carers with a greater connection to the outdoors The degree of opening can be easily restricted to enchance saftey and security Burden on staff can be reduced as windows can be signalled to close automatically on rain, excessive winds, or at night time for security Provide a healthier environment to live and work in, avoiding a sealed and overly institutionalised feel in the building Natural ventilation assists in reducing operating costs. With heating and cooling making up a large portion of building operating costs, natural ventilation can be used to effectively reduce the usage of mechanical forms of ventilation. Natural ventilation will promote passive cooling, as well as provide an effective relief path for carbon dioxide and other air borne contaminants to be removed from the building. If windows are required to operate solely to lower carbon dioxide concentration, such as in the cooler months, controlled fine openings will prevent large energy losses occurring. Thermal comfort levels can be increased...
by wp_cpt | 16-Mar-15 | Electric Products, Natural Ventilation, WindowMaster
There is now increased demand for the development of highly intelligent buildings. Owners want a building that is sophisticated and highly energy efficient with the potential to reduce operating costs, whilst also providing the occupants with a high level of thermal comfort. There are some important advantages that exist for intelligent buildings, including: Optimised building performance and functionality Automated control and enhanced monitoring of building systems through a single platform Maximised operational and energy efficiency Lower life cycle costs Increased occupant comfort and productivity In order to realise such advantages, it is essential that all building systems, technologies and solutions are integrated into one platform – a Building Management System. It can monitor and control the operation of many of the technologies and systems within a building, ensuring that optimal indoor conditions are maintained, in the most energy efficient manner possible. Natural ventilation is considered to be a vital element in any building striving to increase occupant comfort, as well as decrease operating costs. It can act as a complementary system to the HVAC, providing free cool and air exchange until conditions determine that mechanical ventilation is required. Arens enables you to integrate the automated windows with the Building Management System, which can both monitor and control the building’s natural ventilation. While it is quite common to have simple switch closure for automated windows, this does not allow the natural ventilation system to operate to its full capabilities. When an automatic natural ventilation system is incorporated into your building, it can result in benefits such as: Increased energy efficiency & decreased operating costs – Various studies suggest that heating...
by wp_cpt | 4-Mar-15 | Natural Ventilation, Solar Products
Arens have successfully launched our new Solar Chain Winder and programmable remote control at the 2015 R+T Stuttgart, Germany. It is set to open up new possibilities in window automation. Being a self-powered operator means there is no cabling required, making installation quick and easy to both new and existing windows. This product sees Arens’ expertise in window actuators combined with solar cell and rechargeable battery technology from Dynaveil, to produce a solar window actuator like no other on the market. The actuator has been specifically designed to optimise the charge rate, as well as minimise power consumption. This has been done without compromising the performance or reliability of the actuator, ensuring it is ideal in both commercial and domestic applications. What sets the Arens Solar Chain Winder and Remote Control apart from the others on the market? Uses solar cell and rechargeable battery technology that has been on the market for over four years With the Dynaveil technology in mind, the actuator has been specifically designed to both optimise the charge rate, as well as minimise power consumption The rechargeable battery in the actuator has an expected life of between seven and ten years Multiple remote controls can be programmed to operate a single actuator Provides the convenience of being able to operate your window actuators, internal and external motorised blinds from a single remote control In rooms with low sunlight, or if additional power is needed, the solar chain winder can be charged with any standard USB charger Arens Solar Chain Winders can be integrated with a Building Management System, including BACnet and KNX When will...
by wp_cpt | 24-Feb-15 | Manual Products
The Arens CAT Winder is ideal for windows at various heights, with operation of low level windows possible with a handle and high level windows with an eyelet and extension pole. Being hand operated and easy to install makes the CAT Winder a very cost effective option. CAT Winder Features Suitable for windows over 300mm high Maximum possible window opening of 260mm Available in black, light grey and white Inverter bracket is powder coated to match the winder Extension pole can extend up to 3 metres to operate high level windows (sold separately) Please see technical specifications for maximum allowable window weights CAT Winder Applications Low level top-hinged windows Low level top-hinged windows can be operated using a CAT Winder with a handle Installation is quick and easy Operation is simple, with the occupant winding the handle to open or close the window as they desire. High level top-hinged windows If you have a top-hinged window that is out of reach, the CAT Winder with an eyelet can be installed and operated using an extension pole. It is important to note that the CAT Winder must be installed upside down, with an inverter bracket, to allow the eyelet to be at an appropriate angle for operation with the extension pole The inverter bracket is powder coated to match the colour of the winder. Please note: if the window has blinds, a CAT Winder with an inverter bracket may not be suitable, as it will protrude from the window sill and impede the blinds from operating. Skylights and roof windows As skylights and roof windows are commonly out of reach...
by wp_cpt | 11-Feb-15 | Electric Products, Natural Ventilation
Arens is a co-exhibitor at the 2015 R+T Stuttgart, Germany, from 24 – 28 February. It is regarded as the leading trade fair for roller shutters, doors, gates and sun protection systems, as well as showcasing windows and window hardware. It is the perfect opportunity for Arens to showcase our new chain actuator and louvre actuator, with remote control. These products will provide you with another highly effective way of achieving natural ventilation. They both provide a high level of flexibility, with operation possible from a programmable remote control or wall switch. The complete range Arens actuators, including both the new chain and louvre actuators, can be integrated with BACnet, KNX and other common Building Management Systems. The Arens Louvre Actuator is slimline, making it ideal for mounting on frames as narrow as forty millimetres. Being surface mounted means that should servicing be required at any stage, it can easily occur without the need to dismantle the frame. The Louvre Actuator can operate a wide range of top and centre pivoting louvres. For more information on these products please visit us in Hall 7, Stand A77 at R+T Stuttgart 2015. Also, keep an eye on our website as further information on these products will be available...
