4 Things to Know When Choosing a Current Sensor
Let’s face it, choosing a current sensor can be confusing, and it doesn’t help when there are literally hundreds to choose from! So how do you sort through all these…
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5 Devices with Manual Overrides
We all know building automation is great. Heck, automation in general is fantastic. The fact that you can set something up and let it run itself is one of the…
Product Change Notice: RIBME240(1/2)B
Affected Models: RIBME2401B, RIBME2402B Effective date: November 17, 2022 Any RIBME2401B or RIBME2402B ordered on or after the effective date may be original or updated model. Description of Changes: The…
4 Essential Things to Know About Transformers
Here at Functional Devices, we get a surprising number of emails and calls asking about our transformers and PSH power supplies. Over time, we’ve realized there seem to be a…
Wiring a Thermostat with a Power Pack
On this week’s Tech Tuesday, we’ll go over the simple wiring of using a power pack with a thermostat. While wiring up a thermostat isn’t exactly difficult, using a power…
Product Change Notice – LSDUALC & LSDUALC2
Part Change Notice LSDUALC to LSDUALC2 Type: Change Notice Tym Moore Affected Models: LSDUALC End of Life Changeover: FDI has a limited number of LSDUALC left in stock. As…
4 Uses for Current Sensor and Relay Combos
This week’s Tech Tuesday is all about current sensor and relay combos. A lot of people like the idea of having a relay and a current sensor in one box, but…
How to Override a 0-10V Dimmed Fixture with an Integral EM Battery
This Tech Tuesday is one of our first customer-submitted suggestions for an application. It involves using a Functional Devices ESR device to override a 0-10Vdc signal on a fixture with…
The Best RIB Devices for Control Panels
Check out this Tech Tuesday to learn how Functional Devices can help you build the perfect panel!
ReadThe Best RIB Devices for Control PanelsThe Ultimate Lighting Setup
Setting up a fully automated lighting system can seem frustrating, but we have a solution in this brand new Tech Tuesday!
ReadThe Ultimate Lighting SetupThe Top 10 Most Universal RIB Relays
In this Tech Tuesday, we go over our top 10 most universal RIB relay product offerings!
ReadThe Top 10 Most Universal RIB RelaysBuild-a-RIB Part 5: Power Supplies
Welcome back to the Build-a-RIB Tech Tuesday Blog series, this time we will be talking about the naming convention of our Power Supplies!
ReadBuild-a-RIB Part 5: Power SuppliesWireless Dimming with EnOcean Enabled Phase Angle Dimmer
Learn about our brand new wireless controlled phase angle dimmer in this Tech Tuesday!
ReadWireless Dimming with EnOcean Enabled Phase Angle DimmerProduct Change Notice: FDLTMAG to FDLTMAG2
Affected Models: FDLTMAG End of life Changeover: FDI has a limited number of the FDLTMAG left in stock. As this model reaches its end of life, if the FDLTMAG in…
Build-A-RIB Workshop Part 4: Transformer Naming
In this Tech Tuesday, we talk about the naming convention for our transformers!
ReadBuild-A-RIB Workshop Part 4: Transformer NamingLighting Applications: UL 924 vs. UL 1008
There are some very crucial differences between our UL924 and UL1008 products that we will explore in this edition of Tech Tuesday!
ReadLighting Applications: UL 924 vs. UL 1008Product Change Notice: RIBMNWD12-BC(DI)
Affected Models: RIBMNWD12-BC, RIBMNWD12-BCDI Changeover Date: December 16th, 2019 Any RIBMNWD12-BC or RIBMNWD12-BCDI ordered on or after the changeover date may be original or updated version. Description of Changes: All…
Product Change Notice: UPS Interface Board
Affected Models: PSH600-UPS, PSH2RB10, PSM2RB10 Changeover Date: March 4th, 2020 Any PSH600-UPS or PSH2RB10 sold on or after the changeover date may be original or updated version. Description of Changes:…
Change Notice: 5-Year Warranty
Affected Models: All Functional Devices, Inc. Products Effective Date: February 1, 2020 Description of Changes: All Functional Devices, Inc. products sold after February 1, 2020 will be warranted to be…
Product Change Notice: Time Delay Relays
Affected Models: RIBD01BDC, RIBD02BDC Changeover Date: January 15th, 2020 Any RIBD01BDC or RIBD02BDC ordered on or after the changeover date may be original or updated version. Limited supply of models…
Build-A-RIB Workshop Part 3 (Kinda): Build a RIB
Today, we're talking about how you can use some of our products to make your own RIB, especially a RIB with multiple relays in it.
ReadBuild-A-RIB Workshop Part 3 (Kinda): Build a RIBHow to Wire a Multi-tap Transformer
This week, we go over how to wire our transformers!
ReadHow to Wire a Multi-tap TransformerLatching RIB Relays
Here at Functional Devices, we have another type of relay you may or may not know about: latching relays.
ReadLatching RIB RelaysRain or Shine, Your NEMA 4 RIB Will Work Fine!
Not all relay enclosures protect against harsh weather. Luckily, we offer some that do!
ReadRain or Shine, Your NEMA 4 RIB Will Work Fine!