Advantages of RIB® Prepackaged Power Supplies
Do you need low voltage power at multiple locations on a job? You could run high voltage to each location, add a transformer, put in circuit protection, and add a…
Henry Smith
Henry Smith is a design engineer at Functional Devices, Inc. He has a BS EET obtained from Purdue University in 2014 and a lifelong interest in electronics. As an engineer at Functional Devices, he gets to provide Technical Support to our customers, from distributors to specifying engineers and installers.
Henry enjoys providing tech support, as it allows our company to assist at every level of our product’s lifecycle and exposes us to interesting and unique applications. While not every technical question is unique, even answering a simple question or providing someone with the information in a timely manner can go a long way to helping him or her meet a deadline.
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Repurpose a BACnet™ Object
Recently, I was on a technical support call with someone using one of our BACnet™ products. They had an interesting question. They had an RIBTW24B-BCAO, which has the following BACnet™…
Save Money with Dry Contact Relays
Way back in 2019, I wrote a blog titled, “RIB® Relays as 3 or 4-Way Switch.” As one would guess, it talked about using relays in multi-switch applications. Recently, a…
UL924 Relays with Fire Alarm Input
Functional Devices, Inc. manufactures a wide range of UL924 Listed products. These devices provide a means for compliance to code requirements for emergency egress lighting. They can be used to…
Controlling an Air Curtain
Have you ever walked through an automatic sliding door and got blasted by air as you crossed the threshold? If so, you have walked through an air curtain. An air…
Introducing Our New Inverter Lines
Functional Devices Lighting Controls is now offering a line of Inverters in three series: Micro, Mini, and Midsize. These UL924 Listed inverters, with their included battery, can provide power to…
Sensing Current Below the Threshold
At Functional Devices, Inc., we manufacture multiple types of current sensors. We have current switches, current transducers, and relay/current sensor combo devices, and there are plenty of variations of each.…
How to Select the Perfect Power Supply
Voltage Type The first thing to consider when powering a load is whether it requires AC or DC voltage. Typically, a power supply is a device that converts an AC…
EnOcean® Wireless RIB®: Dock Light Application
Check out how we helped a customer find a unique solution in this Tech Tuesday!
ReadEnOcean® Wireless RIB®: Dock Light ApplicationHow to Use a Dry Contact Input RIB Relay in a Central Vacuum System Application
In a recent tech support call, we helped a customer with a very unique application involving a vacuum system. Click here to learn more!
ReadHow to Use a Dry Contact Input RIB Relay in a Central Vacuum System ApplicationBACnet Compatible Power Meter Kit is Prepackaged to Make Installation Easier
A few months ago, we published a blog to spotlight our recently released, BACnet® MS/TP compatible, Revenue Grade, Power Meter (RIBPM413-BC). In this blog, we will be covering the RIBPM413-BC-KIT, which is our enclosed version of the power meter, with some accessories. Click here to learn more!
ReadBACnet Compatible Power Meter Kit is Prepackaged to Make Installation EasierCreating a Multi-Pole Relay Override with Two RIB Relays
In this Tech Tuesday, we'll go over how to create your own DPDT or 3PDT relay with override using two of our relay products!
ReadCreating a Multi-Pole Relay Override with Two RIB RelaysRIB Power Meter Provides Power Monitoring Solution
Earlier this year, Functional Devices released a BACnet® MS/TP, revenue grade, energy sub-meter - RIBPM413-BC. Check out this Tech Tuesday to learn more about it!
ReadRIB Power Meter Provides Power Monitoring SolutionSaving Energy When an Overhead Door Is Open
Many workshops have overhead doors, which can be left open intentionally or unintentionally. No matter the reason, it makes sense to stop running the air conditioning in the space during this time. Check out this Tech Tuesday to learn how Functional Devices can help you make that happen!
ReadSaving Energy When an Overhead Door Is OpenUsing a Dry Contact Relay with an Irrigation System
In this week's Tech Tuesday, learn how Functional Devices can help you save money with your irrigation system!
ReadUsing a Dry Contact Relay with an Irrigation SystemCoil Transient Voltage Suppression
"Do your relays have a freewheeling, flyback or steering diode on the coil, because my spec is calling for one?" Let's talk about that in this week's #TechTuesday.
ReadCoil Transient Voltage SuppressionNEMA 4 RIB Relays for Outdoor Use
Need a relay rated for outdoor use? Learn about our 20 Amp NEMA 4 Relay in this brand new Tech Tuesday!
ReadNEMA 4 RIB Relays for Outdoor UseMounting Options for RIB® Relays
This week, we're talking about the mounting options for our RIB Relays!
ReadMounting Options for RIB® RelaysMeasuring Power Supply and Transformer Output Voltage
In this week's Tech Tuesday, we talk about how to measure Power Supply and Transformer output voltage!
ReadMeasuring Power Supply and Transformer Output VoltageProtect Expensive Mechanical Equipment with our Self-Calibrating Current Switch
There is one of our current switches that I doubt as many people know about. It is the Self-Calibrating Current Switch.
ReadProtect Expensive Mechanical Equipment with our Self-Calibrating Current SwitchBACnet Compatible AHU Fan Safety or General Purpose Logic Board
Learn all about our brand new RIBMNWLB-7-BC!
ReadBACnet Compatible AHU Fan Safety or General Purpose Logic BoardRIB® Relays as 3 or 4-Way Switch
Learn about our SPDT and DPDT relays!
ReadRIB® Relays as 3 or 4-Way SwitchEnOcean® Enabled Wireless RIB® with 0-10 Vdc Dimming Control
Functional Devices, Inc. has recently released a new product to add to our ever-expanding line. Learn about it here, in a brand new Tech Tuesday!
ReadEnOcean® Enabled Wireless RIB® with 0-10 Vdc Dimming ControlWhere to Buy RIB® Products
You've heard us talk a lot about our top quality, American made RIB® Relays, but where can you buy them? Find out in this week's Tech Tuesday!
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