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New Software Key from Reliable Controls® |
June 10, 2008 |
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After extensive discussions with our Authorized Dealer network, Reliable Controls® has moved forward with initiatives to
strengthen our software authorization process by employing a software key. RC-Archive™ 2.0 Update 1.10 is the first software
offering from Reliable Controls® to require the use of a software key (USB-Key) for authorization.
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The Reliable Controls® USB-Key offers several key advantages. Firstly, the USB-Key will not automatically de-authorized
if something changes on the PC (e.g., bios setting, hard drive upgrade, etc). Secondly, it is easy to move the license on the
USB-Key between machines. If the client buys a new machine, simply download the latest software from the web, and insert the
USB-Key, and the installation will be automatically authorized. Another advantage of the USB-Key is that administrators can
expand the number of archives permitted by purchasing additional licenses and adding them to an existing USB-Key. The new
RC-License Manager™ software that ships with RC-Archive™ 2.0 Update 1.10 allows this to be done easily. Yet another
advantage of a USB-Key is that administrators can borrow the license from the USB-Key and hold it in a machine for up to 7 days.
This is very handy if end-users or administrators wish to operate a machine temporarily without a USB-Key, or to temporary
authorize a machine for a balancing contractor or commissioning agent. And lastly, in the future, administrators will be able
to add licenses for RC-Studio®) or RC-Toolkit™, or any other Reliable Controls® software, when those software products are
updated for use with a USB-Key.
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Reliable Controls® unleashes the power of the MACH-Pro™ Series |
January 29, 2008 |
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 Reliable Controls® is proud to announce the release of two new products,
the MACH-ProSys™ building controller and the MACH-ProPoint™ expansion module.
Two years in the making, these products recently made a prominent splash at the
AHR Expo 2008 in New York and are now available for purchase through a Reliable
Controls® Authorized Dealer near you.
The MACH-ProSys™ is a sleek and powerful 32-bit based BACnet® device that delivers
unprecedented value in a high performance programmable building controller. The
MACH-ProSys™ provides high speed communications, 12 inputs and 8 outputs, and
multi-protocol support. The MACHProSys™ controller database allows users to define
up to 160 universal I/O on a single address. The additional I/O points are added to
the MACH-ProSys™ using convenient MACH-ProPoint™ I/O expansion modules. Up to 7
MACH-ProPoint™ expansion modules can be added to each MACHProSys™ controller, an
idea combination for large installation projects.
 The MACH-ProPoint™ is a general purpose expansion module designed for use with the
MACH-ProCom™ and MACH-ProSys™ BACnet® controllers. Each MACH-ProPoint™ expansion
module offers a robust 12 universal inputs and 8 universal outputs. A maximum of
8 expansion modules can be connected to a single MACH-ProCom™ controller and up to
7 expansion modules can be added to the MACH-ProSys™ controller. Both maximum
configurations increase the controller capacity to 96 inputs and 64 outputs, or
160 I/0 on a single address. Each expansion module has a separate isolated 24 VDC
power supply for powering peripheral devices. The expansion module is also available
with optional HOA (Hand/Off/Auto) switches and adjustable voltage trim potentiometer
for convenient field override.
For further information on these exciting new products visit,
the MACH-Pro™ Series Controllers page.
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RC-Archive™ 2.0 Released |
October 29, 2007 |
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RC-Archive™ 2.0 has recently been released by Reliable Controls® and offers a myriad of new features
and functionality added to what is already considered by many in the building automation industry to be the
pinnacle suite of BAS software.
RC-Archive™ 2.0 is a dependable SQL-based data acquisition application used to create long-term Trend
Logs archived from multiple buildings. End-users can quickly gain access to numerous Trend Logs recorded from
multiple buildings, automatically polled using Ethernet (IP) communications. Alarm messages can be automatically
emailed by the server to communicate server status. RC-Archive™ 2.0 maintains an SQL database of Trend Log
data which is accessed by Reliable Controls® workstation software, RC-Studio® 2.0, to provide seamless
integration with real-time online data. Archived data can be easily viewed, graphed, printed, or exported into
third-party applications such as Microsoft Excel.
[Learn more about RC-Archive™ 2.0]
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RC-Studio® 2.0 Upgrade |
August 2, 2007 |
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RC-Studio® 2.0 is a powerful and intuitive BACnet® operator workstation application that allows building engineers and
operators to think outside of the box and create control programs and interfaces that are limited only by the imagination.
The Q3 2007 release of RC-Studio® 2.0 is a major update that offers end-users a wide array of new and enhanced features to
benefit workflow and ease-of-use.
Some of the new RC-Studio® 2.0 features include:
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- Support for Microsoft Vista,
- Support for X-Port-2™ and MACH-ProCom™,
- Support for RC-Archive™ 2.0,
- Timed override flips Manual points to Auto,
- Allows universal time synchronization, for systems that span multiple time zones,
- Manual points have optional color change and/or hand symbol,
- Support for long filenames in the Network Status worksheet, and
- Improved scale-to-fit supports standard graphic formats.
The major focus of the Q3 2007 update is to expand the BACnet® capabilities of RC-Studio® 2.0. A new
Graphical User Interface (GUI) for viewing the BACnet® Schedule Object and the BACnet® Calendar Object is included,
as well as an enhanced BACnet® Trend Log GUI incorporating support for the new RC-Archive™.
This new GUI allows both archived data and the current controller’s data to be simultaneously displayed in the same
interface, creating a seamless presentation between past and present data.
[Learn more about RC-Studio® 2.0]
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X-Port-2™ the Future |
June 26, 2007 |
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Reliable Controls® is pleased to announce the release of the X-Port-2™ converter. Units are now being shipped from
Reliable Controls® Headquarters in Victoria, BC, Canada. The new version supports BACnet® protocol, connection and
MSet configuration for all controller types, and is firmware upgradeable for future extensions. Release versions of
the Catalog Sheet are now on the web for download.
The Reliable Controls® X-Port-2™ converter is a convenient BACnet® communication device which provides an extra
EIA-232 port to any MACH-Series controller. The X-Port-2™ converter connects to the SMART-Net™ network and transfers
information between the Reliable Controls® MACH-System™ and any Reliable Controls® software without compromising any
existing SMART-Sensors™ on the network. Power is derived from the controller’s SMART-Net port. Visual indication of
operation is provided by status LEDs.
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Next Generation the MACH-ProCom™ |
June 13, 2007 |
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 After 3 years of development, and many hours of rigorous testing, Reliable Controls® is pleased to announce the official
release of the MACH-ProCom™ BACnet® Building Controller. Units officially began shipping on Wednesday, June 13, 2007.
The MACH-ProCom™ is a sleek and powerful 32-bit based BACnet® device that delivers unprecedented value in a high performance
building controller. The MACH-ProCom™ provides high speed 10/100 Ethernet, SMART-Net communications, expandable I/O, and
protocol support for BACnet®, RCP, SMTP, and Modbus RTU and TCP (both master and slave). The MACH-ProCom™ controller database
allows users to define up to 160 universal I/O on a single address.
The MACH-ProCom™ building controller is the first in a series of devices to be developed in the MACH-Pro line of BACnet®
Controllers from Reliable Controls®. In the coming months, look for the release of the MACH-ProSys™ controller and MACH-ProPoint™
I/O expansion module. The MACH-Pro™ Series and the entire MACH-System™ is available for purchase through Reliable Controls®
Authorized Dealers. Please visit www.reliablecontrols.com to locate a dealer near you.
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Rev G MACH1™ and MACH2™ Controllers |
August 23, 2006 |
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The MACH1™ and MACH2™ building controllers are now available in an enhanced format from Reliable Controls®.
The new models feature a stronger, faster microprocessor and larger memory to allow for BACnet® functionality
such as Alarming, Schedules, Calendars, Trending, as well as, support for new Control-BASIC functions. As
released, the enhanced MACH1™ and MACH2™ controllers exceed the BACnet Building Controllers (B-BC) specification.
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New RC-Studio 2.0 Release |
July 24, 2006 |
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RC-Studio® 2.0 is the all-in-one BACnet® operator’s workstation software used to program and interface to any
Reliable Controls products and 3rd party BACnet devices. Using RC-Studio 2.0, building operators can simultaneously
open windows from multiple BACnet controllers and change setpoints and schedules, override points, view trend and runtime
information, and manage alarms and network backups. Programmers have the freedom to drag and drop BACnet points to
graphical displays and can read/write any BACnet point using the Control-BASIC editor.
Update 1.06 of RC-Studio 2.0 has recently been released and offers a myriad of new features and functionality added to
what is already considered by many in the building automation industry to be the pinnacle of DDC software.
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Upgrade to 1.06 – NOW! FREE of charge.
Login to the Customers Support Centre
to access your FREE upgrade to RC-Studio 2.0
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Web Server Software for Building Automation Systems |
February 28, 2006 |
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Instead of accepting the boundaries of client-side software, RC-WebView™ 2.0 offers building operators thin-client freedom.
Easy to configure and limited only by the host-server capacity, RC-WebView™ provides secure access to building systems via
IE 6.0. Operators can view or override points, adjust weekly and annual schedules, view/graph/print logs, and view/print current
alarms. Administrators can easily track every user change.
RC-WebView™ 2.0 - Better by Design™
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New Offerings meet the MACH-Stat™ |
October 14, 2005 |
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The revamped MACH-Vision™ has been renamed to the MACH-Stat™. The I/O
configuration for the MACH-Stat™ features up to 10 inputs and 8 outputs (each
output being a socket to which a relay module or universal output module
can be inserted).
The look and feel for the MACH-Stat™ combines the
executive-styled good looks of the SSL with the high-performance and
durability that were the trademark of the MACH-Vision™. The new MACH-Stat™
is easy to mount and complements any decor.
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MACH-Vision™ New Enclosure, New Feature Set |
July 28, 2005 |
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The new MACH-Vision™ enclosure is ready for release. In related developments, the I/O capability
of the MACH-Vision™ will be expanded to feature 6 input and 6 output models. And to top that off,
a non-LCD MACH-Vision™ complete with a setpoint adjust slider will also be released.
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Reliable Controls® Releases the SPACE-Sensor™ Temperature |
May 25, 2005 |
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The SPACE-Sensor™ Temperature (SST) line of products has been recently released.
The SSTs are attractive, executive-style sensors designed to complement SMART-Sensor™
LCD installations. Current research is examining the possibility of adding sensors for
Humidity, Occupancy, and CO2 for release later this year.
For more information on the SPACE-Sensor™ Temperature (SST) and the complete SMART-Sensor™ LCD (SSL) line, please see the
interfaces section of our website.
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MACH-Air™ Keeps On Going And Going... |
February 24, 2005 |
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A new MACH-Air™ controller is now shipping from Reliable Controls®.
The new MACH-Air™ utilizes an enhanced brushless Halomo motor technology
that is superior to brush technology, allowing for longer-lasting life.
The Halomo motor inherently provides precision revolution counting for
motor positioning with a resolution of 1/84 of one degree. In addition
to the Halomo technology, the new MACH-Air™ has an enhanced sample program
for smoother VAV control and a jumper selection switch to configure triac
outputs to be two position or tri-state. The MACH-Air™ ships standard with BTL,
and UL certifications and an industry recognized 5-year warranty. Another simple,
flexible and economical solution from Reliable Controls®.
Click here for more information about the new MACH-Air™ or
email info@reliablecontrols.com.
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Reliable Controls® Releases RC-Studio® 2.0 |
December 1, 2004 |
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Reliable Controls® is proud to announce the release of RC-Studio® 2.0 - the ultimate BACnet® operator workstation software for the Reliable Controls® MACH-System™. Featuring a new BACnet® discovery browser, automated network save and a broad range of Flash animated graphics. RC-Studio® 2.0 allows building owners and managers the freedom to not only think outside of the box, but to fully control the box.
BACnet® operator workstation software
Multi-vendor BACnet® object integration
Global alarm monitoring of multiple facilities
Backward compatibility with legacy installations
Animated "Flash" graphic support
Drag and drop programmability
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SMART-Sensor™ LCD |
September 7, 2004 |
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The SMART-Sensor™ LCD is ideally suited for commercial and institutional properties.
This multipurpose device features onboard temperature sensing and optional inputs/outputs.
The SMART-Sensor™ LCD allows building management personnel to view and edit up to ten points.
BACnet® objects connected to the Reliable Controls® MACH-System™ can be accessed directly from the LCD screen.
The SMART-Sensor™ LCD: Another innovative and economical product from Reliable Controls®.
Large, easy-to-read LCD display®
Powerful, fully programmable interface
Easy three button user interface to display any system point
Display or change BACnet® objects from any Reliable Controls® device
Networkable with existing SMART-Net™ products
 On board PC port for network access
Built-in configuration tool
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Graphic Developer's Library |
March 15, 2004 |
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The Graphic Developer's Library software features drag and drop components designed to rapidly develop a System Group
graphic that accurately depicts the mechanical system being represented. Numerous features are included in the libraries.
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- Create custom user interface in record time.
- View smaller text clearly while maintaining the
look and feel of graphics.
- Export as scalable vector graphics or pixel based
images.
- Produce numerous variations of a design automatically.
The libraries are available for Macromedia Freehand versions
9 and 10 and Adobe Illustrator versions 10 and CS. With the
Graphic Developer's Library things don't have to be so complicated.
For more information please see on the Graphic Developer's Library visit the Reliable Controls Software Page.
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The MACH-Vision™ User Interface Controller |
January 29, 2004 |
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Reliable Controls celebrated the official release of the MACH-Vision User Interface Controller on January 19, 2004.
With completion of the first production run, the MACH-Visions were shipped to the Reliable Controls Authorized Dealer network.
The employees of Reliable Controls enjoyed a decadent MACH-Vision black forest cake to mark the event.
The MACH-Vision User Interface Controller
is a high-performance, fully programmable BACnet® controller
designed to meet the needs of unitary equipment and zone control. It is ideally suited for single and multiple zone
applications where information must be easily viewed and changed. Three different models have a selection of output
types and universal inputs. The MACH-Vision has flash memory (EEPROM), SMART-Sensor support and real time
clock (optional). The MACH-Vision can be networked on the main
network or subnetwork, rendering easy communication with the full line of Reliable Controls products.
The MACH-Vision
User Interface Controller is the ultimate intelligent, networkable, commercial and fully programmable
thermostat-like device on the market today. For more information on this product please see the
Reliable Controls MACH-System controllers.
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Product Release: Lighting Interface Module |
January 12, 2004 |
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 The Reliable Controls® Lighting Interface Modules provide the ability to switch Douglas 'HID' or General Electric 'RR' series relays directly from Reliable Controls® MACH-System universal outputs. Each module supports two inputs and outputs. Separate modules are available for Douglas and GE systems.
The module takes a digital 12 V signal and provides a 24 VAC pulse to the latching relay of the system (both on and off). Power for the Lighting Interface Modules is supplied by the MACH-System output; no external power supply is required. The Douglas Lighting Interface provides relay position feedback. Both modules are conveniently mounted in standard 3.25" snap track to provide a low-cost lighting integration solution.
To find a dealer in your area please see the Sales Locator.
For more information on the Lighting Interface Module please see the Products Page.
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