Phason news
The Phason news section is where you can find information about all the happenings at Phason. Bookmark this page and visit often to keep up to date with Phason news, including exciting new product releases.
What's new at Phason?
2008-05-20—Phason releases Supra 2.0 with more powerful features
2006-11-01—Phason releases the new and improved PEC Plus
2005-04-11—Phason releases new and improved versions of Supra and SupraWare
2005-03-01—Phason offers an innovative and versatile new evaporative cooling control
2004-08-10—Phason offers power and phase loss detection—risk management solutions
2004-02-12—Phason offers direct ordering of repair kits
2003-09-26—Phason introduces programmable lighting controls for the poultry industry
Phason releases Supra 2.0
Phason has released Supra version 2.0, adding a large list of improvements and new features to its already powerful inventory.
New features include tunnel ventilation control, temperature setback, startup timer, and an optional expansion kit that allows you to connect equipment requiring 0 to 10 VDC input.
For an overview of the new features, see Supra 2.0 enhancements (PDF - 95K). For additional information about the Supra, see www.phason.ca/supra.htm.
Phason releases the new and improved PEC Plus
Phason has improved the already impressive PEC Plus eight-stage control. The ultimate room control has just gotten better.
The redesigned PEC Plus has the same powerful features of the original control, but adds some new features and improvements. The most noticeable change is the front cover. The enhanced, easier-to-use display and interface make the PEC Plus easier to configure and program.
The changes to the PEC Plus, Phason´s most popular control, represent our commitment to continuous improvement and our philosophy of providing economical, reliable control solutions for today´s progressive users.
For more information about the new PEC Plus eight-stage control, see www.phason.ca/pecplus.htm
Phason releases new and improved versions of Supra and SupraWare
Phason has improved the already powerful and versatile Supra 16-stage controller. The new and improved Supra version 1.40 includes several new features and enhancements, including:
- water usage monitoring
- humidity monitoring and humidity control
- daily high and low temperature display
To go along with the improvements and new features in the Supra, Phason has improved the SupraWare software. SupraWare version 1.06 not only includes the ability to configure the new water and humidity features of the Supra, it includes new charts and reports to help you get the most out of your system.
For an overview of the new features, see Supra version 1.40 enhancements (PDF - 724K). For additional information about the Supra, see www.phason.ca/supra.htm.
Phason offers an innovative and versatile new evaporative cooling control
Phason's new Evaporative Cooling Control is designed to automatically control sprinkler solenoids, water pumps, and single-speed fans for direct or indirect evaporative cooling systems.
Designed with versatility and usability in mind, the Evaporative Cooling Control (model ECC-1) has two main modes of operation: ‘Soaker Mode’ for direct evaporative cooling or ‘Mister/Fogger Mode’ for indirect cooling.
The ECC-1 monitors temperatures and efficiently and effectively controls evaporative cooling cycles according to user-programmed settings. With optional humidity monitoring, users can expand the control's capabilities even more.
The ECC-1 evaporative cooling control is ideal for many applications, including dairy, swine, poultry, and greenhouse. Main features of the ECC-1 include:
- Two automatic operation modes:
- Soaker Mode for direct evaporative cooling
- Mister/Fogger Mode for indirect evaporative cooling
- Manual control mode—for testing relays and equipment
- Easily-programmable temperature-based duty cycle operation
- Active/inactive time programming
- Optional humidity monitoring with high humidity bypass
- Six relay stages—control sprinkler solenoids, water pumps, or single-speed fans
- One alarm relay—indicates power failures, probe damage, or high/low temperatures
- Thirty-foot temperature probe, extendable to 500 feet
- Power-failure memory protection
All this from one powerful, efficient, and easy-to-use control! For more information about Phason's Evaporative Cooling Control, see www.phason.ca/eccontrols.htm.
Phason offers power and phase loss detection—risk management solutions
Phason offers two new accessories for their already powerful and advanced OMNI-4000 systems: The Phase Detection Sensor (PDS-1) and the Power Loss Sensor (PLS-1).
The Phase Detection Sensor (PDS-1) works with OMNI-4000's Local Environment Monitor (LEM) and OMNI-Site Watcher to continuously monitor three-phase power. The Power Loss Sensor (PLS-1) works with OMNI-4000's Local Environment Monitor (LEM) and OMNI-Site Watcher to continuously monitor single-phase, 120 VAC power.
OMNI-Site Watcher and the Local Environment Monitors already provide the ability to monitor such critical conditions as temperatures, humidity, and more. The added option of power and/or phase-loss detection makes the package even more attractive to producers. When combined with the OMNI-Alert alarm notification system, the package becomes an integral part of a 'Risk management and livestock insurance strategy'.
An OMNI system containing the above components meets the following general livestock insurance requirements:
- Must have a permanent connection to an automatic alarm system
- Must function 24 hours a day
- Must be capable of detecting and logging power interruptions or temperature increases in each room containing 'insured animals'
- Must be capable of automatically alerting the persons designated to respond to the above alarms
The OMNI-4000 does all this and much more. For more information powerful new OMNI-4000 accessories, visit our Phase Detection Sensor and Power Loss Sensor pages. For more information about the risk management and insurance strategy, see:
- Risk management and insurance solution for current OMNI users (PDF - 256K)
- Risk management and insurance solution for non-OMNI users (PDF - 250K)
As usual, if you have any questions about our products or which product is best-suited for you, contact Phason. Our experts will be happy to assist you.
Phason offers direct ordering of repair kits
Ordering a repair kit for your Phason product just got easier. You can now order repair kits directly from Phason and pay with your Visa® or Mastercard®!
To order a repair kit, visit our repair kits page, select the model of the kit you need, and then call Phason at 1-204-233-1400 and place your order.
It's that easy.
Phason introduces programmable lighting controls for the poultry industry
Phason's Programmable Lighting Controls manage light duration and intensity (brightness) and automatically adjust them during the birds’ life cycle. Multiple outputs and programs allow poultry producers to easily design control programs that work for their operation.
Light intensity and light duration are important factors in poultry production. Light intensity affects bird aggression, feed consumption, and water consumption. Light duration affects reproductive cycles, egg production cycles, total feed consumption, and growth rates. Studies show that well-designed lighting programs can improve the productivity of poultry operations.
Phason’s Programmable Lighting Controls feature variable AC outputs for dimming incandescent lights, general-purpose relays for turning lights on and off or operating devices such as feed augers, and variable DC outputs for operating DC-controlled fluorescent lights.
The LCD displays settings and program status. The four-button keypad allows users to easily scroll through settings and program the control. The real-time clock and power-failure memory retention prevent controls from losing their settings or program status because of a power failure.
Available accessories for the Programmable Lighting Controls include single-phase and three-phase slaves that allow producers to increase the capacity of their control system without programming additional controls. PLC Savers allow users to store a copy of the configuration and lighting programs and ever transfer them to other PLCs in seconds.
For more information about Phason's Programmable Lighting Controls, see the PLC overview.
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