Reliable Controls Mach Pro
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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Reliable Controls Mach Pro
The Reliable Controls MACH-Pro Building Automation System solution consists of the RC-Studio control software and a range of 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.
Hub Highlights:
- The RC-Studio programming software and RC-Toolkit commissioning software have a onetime purchase cost
- BACnet (IP, MS/TP, DHCP, Ethernet, PTP), Smart-Net, Modbus (TCP/IP, RTU) communication options between MACH-ProWebSys building controller and lower-level controllers
- I/O ports built-in-to MACH-ProWebSys building controller with optional I/O expansion modules
- Manufacturer advertised Automated Demand Response (ADR)
- Cyber security features include Auto log-off (with RC-Studio) and FIPS 201 (With RC-Passport)
Last Edited on: 05/31/23
| Product Name | Mach Pro |
| Communication protocols - from building controller to other controllers | BACnet (IP, MS/TP, DHCP, Ethernet, PTP), Smart-Net, Modbus (TCP/IP, RTU) |
| Software - steps for system setup |
1) RC-Toolkit - interface to configure connection settings for Mach Pro-WebSys, 2) RC-Studio - software for programming controllers, 3) Other optional software includes: RC-RemoteAccess, RC-WebView, RC-Archine, RC-Reporter, RC-Passport, myControl App, RC-Hospitality |
| Programming options | Programmable and/or built-in application specific programs |
| Software licensing and software agreement (SMA) | Initial cost for local building control with RC-Studio and RC-Toolkit software, both initial cost comes with 2 years of updates. Cost for optional annual software updates. |
| Software licensing structure | Software has no limitation on number of control points, buildings, etc. RC-Remote Access and RC-WebView both require a license for server and license for client. RC-Archive and RC-Report both require license per point. RC-Passport and RC-Hospitality are an additional cost. |
| User interface style | Graphical programming using tables with graphical dashboards available |
| User interface connection options | Central PC, web interface (with RCWebView or RC-RemoteAccess) and phone application (with <myControl) |
| Dashboards | Yes, with RC-GrafxSet |
| Remote access | Yes, optional |
| Different user permissions | Yes |
| Cyber security features | User passwords, auto log-off (with RC-Studio) and FIPS 201 (With RC-Passport) |
| Building controller built-in I/O terminals (connection locations) | Yes, 12 Universal Inputs (UIs), 4 Universal Outputs (UOs) on output terminals 5 to 8 (note, terminals 1-4 are unpopulated) |
| Building controller maximum expansion modules or I/O modules that add multiple terminals (connection locations) | (7) MACH-ProPoint™ expansion modules |
| Installation approach | Authorized integrators |
| Manufacturer training | Yes, online and instructor led courses with the Operator Certification Program |
| Service contract | Yes, optional through system integrator |
| System application | New construction & retrofit |
| Monitoring and trending | Yes (with RCReporter) |
| Report output type | SQL, Excel and ASCII (with RC-Archive and/or RCReporter) |
| Export point data and trends (SQL) | Yes, with RC-Archive |
| Setpoint recording | Yes (with RC-Archive and/or RC-Reporter) |
| Alarm/fault detection | Yes |
| Wireless capabilities | Yes, EnOcean for application specific controller communication |
| Manufacturer advertised variable air volume (VAV) controller with integrated actuator | Yes, MACH-ProAir |
| Manufacturer advertised thermostats | Yes |
| Manufacturer advertised blinds controller | No |
| Manufacturer advertised display monitor device | Yes |
| Manufacturer integrated application programming interface (API) | No |
| Manufacturer integrated automated demand response (ADR) | Yes |
| Warranty (yrs.) | 5 years |
Last Edited on: 09/27/23
| Date of Test | 01/21/22 - 07/06/22 |
| Model | MPW-S-H, MPP-IO-H, RM, MPP-IO-U-H, MPZ-88, MPA-34-F-A, SS3-E-CO2-FL-H-IO-OC-V/W, SETUP-Tool |
| Sample Size | 1 |
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Average (and maximum) power consumption of a BAS when controlling building HVAC loads per square foot (mW/sf) of California building space
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2.17 (18.1) |
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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
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0.784 (4.09) |
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Average (and maximum) energy consumption per square foot per year (Wh/sf/yr) of California building space for a BAS
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22.3 (183) |
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Power failure recovery after 10 seconds (Yes or No)
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Yes |
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Power failure recovery after 112 minutes (Yes or No)
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Yes |
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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
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0.1 (0.1) |
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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
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3.4 (5.5) |
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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
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1.1 (2.4) |