- Unique interactive feature helps monitor chilled water systems -

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (08 July, 2010). A remote monitoring option that tracks the operation of chilled water plants and building management systems (BMS) is now available in the Middle East, India and Africa. The application allows users to stay in touch with a facility's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system when away from the office.

The option allows users to remotely access their chiller plant controls and BMS systems via a GSM phone network. When the systems need attention, users receive alarms and event-notifications on their mobile phones as text messages. A GSM modem interface/ transceiver board is fitted to a Trane Tracer Summit control system and connected to a wireless modem via a RJ12 cable and a DB9 connector.


This remote option may be beneficial to many organizations especially those where a small operations team has to cover a very large site or where facilities are scattered over a wide geographical area. In addition to significant in-house testing, Trane also did successful pilot installations at a globally recognized microprocessor manufacturer in India and an international pharmaceutical company in South Africa.

"Customers are no longer tethered to the office when it comes to monitoring their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems," said Akel Diab, controls and contracting leader for Trane, in the Middle East, India and Africa. "They can now remotely and reliably track the operation of their systems and take appropriate action as soon as they receive an update by text message."

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About Trane
Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand - the world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and energy efficient environments - improves the performance of homes and buildings around the world. Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced controls for homes and commercial buildings. For more information, visit www.Trane.com.

About Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands--including Club Car®, Hussmann®, Ingersoll Rand®, Schlage®, Thermo King® and Trane® --work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $13 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers.  For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.

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