Distech Controls Eclypse

Historically, a Building Automation System (BAS) adds monitoring and control features to heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems. Today, some BASs can also integrate with other building systems such as lighting, blinds, security, fire, etc. These BASs can be used to save energy by allowing users to monitor system parameters, identify faults, and implement schedules/programs.

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Distech Controls Eclypse

The Distech Controls Eclypse Building Automation System solution consists of the EC-Gfx programming software and a range of other programs, building controllers, general controllers, and application specific controllers. This programable system integrates with HVAC and other building systems using a combination of open communication protocols and proprietary protocols.

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BACnet (IP & MS/TP), Modbus (TCP/IP & RTU), Wi-Fi communication options between ECY-S1000 building controller and lower-level controllers
Free software with no limitations on number of control points, buildings, etc. (includes: EC-Gfx, Eclipse designer, Xpressgfx, Builder, my DC control application, Eclipse commissioning)
Free software with no limitations on number of control points, buildings, etc. (includes: EC-Gfx, Eclipse designer, Xpressgfx, Builder, my DC control application, Eclipse commissioning) RESTful Application Programming Interface (API)
Manufacturer advertised Automated Demand Response (ADR)
Cyber security includes FIPS 140-2

Last Edited on: 05/31/23

Product Name	Eclypse
Communication protocols - from building controller to other controllers	BACnet (IP & MS/TP), Modbus (TCP/IP & RTU), Subnet-Ethernet, M-Bus, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (requires adapter), EnOcean (requires adapter)
Software - steps for system setup	1) Software Center - for installation/updating software, 2) xpressNetwork Utility - interface to configure connection settings for ECY products, 3) EC-gfx - software for programming controllers, 4) Other optional software includes: Xpressgfx , Builder, my DC, control application, Eclipse commissioning, VEXX.
Programming options	Programmable and/or built-in application specific programs
Software licensing and software agreement (SMA)	No initial cost or update costs for most software (EC-Gfx, Eclipse designer, Xpressgfx, Builder, my DC control application, Eclipse commissioning). VEXX has an initial cost per controller for factory uploaded custom control programs.
Software licensing structure	Software has no limitation on number of control points, buildings, etc. (includes the following software: EC-Gfx, Eclipse designer, Xpressgfx, Builder, my DC control application, Eclipse commissioning).
User interface style	Graphical programming with graphical dashboards available
User interface connection options	Central PC, computer on network, web interface and phone application (myDC Control and/or myDC AirBalancing)
Dashboards	Yes, with ECLYPSE Designer (previously xpressENVYSION)
Remote access	Yes, with optional ENVYSION package
Different user permissions	Yes
Cyber security features	User passwords, auto log-off, and FIPS 140-2
Building controller built-in I/O terminals (connection locations)	None, but can connect to I/O modules
Building controller maximum expansion modules or I/O modules that add multiple terminals (connection locations)	(20) I/O modules
Installation approach	Authorized integrators
Manufacturer training	Yes, online training modules/courses to learn about the software, controllers and system
Service contract	Yes, optional through system integrator
System application	New construction & retrofit
Monitoring and trending	Yes
Report output type	Excel
Export point data and trends (SQL)	Yes
Setpoint recording	Yes
Alarm/fault detection	Yes
Wireless capabilities	Yes, Wi-Fi for controllers with Eclypse Wi-Fi adapter add-on and Bluetooth or EnOcean to application specific controllers with Open-To-Wireless™ Adapter
Manufacturer advertised variable air volume (VAV) controller with integrated actuator	Yes, ECY-VAV
Manufacturer advertised thermostats	Yes
Manufacturer advertised blinds controller	Yes
Manufacturer advertised display monitor device	Yes
Manufacturer integrated application programming interface (API)	Yes, RESTful API
Manufacturer integrated automated demand response (ADR)	Yes
Warranty (yrs.)	2 years

Last Edited on: 09/27/23

Date of Test	12/06/21 - 08/30/23
Model	ECY-S1000-28-MS, ECY-PS24, ECY-8UI6UO-HOA, ECY-8UI6DOT-HOA, ECY-303-M3, ECY-TU-203-IMP, ECY-VAV-IMP, EC-Smart-Vue-CHM
Sample Size	1
Average (and maximum) power consumption of a BAS when controlling building HVAC loads per square foot (mW/sf) of California building space	2.86 (16.6)
Average (and maximum) power consumption of a BAS when not controlling building HVAC loads (standby mode) per square foot (mW/sf) of California building space	1.90 (12.2)
Average (and maximum) energy consumption per square foot per year (Wh/sf/yr) of California building space for a BAS	32.9 (193)
Power failure recovery after 10 seconds (Yes or No)	Yes
Power failure recovery after 112 minutes (Yes or No)	Yes
Average time (and maximum time) in seconds (s) for the software to update the temperature setpoint as a result of the user manually overriding values via the software	0.8 (1.2)
Average time (and maximum time) in seconds (s) for the software to update the temperature setpoint as a result of the user manually overriding values via the thermostat	4.9 (8.4)
Average time (and maximum time) in seconds (s) for the software to update the temperature setpoint as a result of the user manually overriding values via a scheduled setpoint change	17.0 (17.3)