Activelogix Selected to Distribute BACnet Devices and Infrastructure from Contemporary Controls

New BACNet IP Controllers Simplify Building Automation Data Access and Control

Charlotte, NC – August 20, 2008 – Activelogix LLC, a leading provider of Internet-based enterprise automation solutions, announced today that it has been selected by Contemporary Controls as the Southeast distributor of their new BAS Remote products, in addition to a wide range of infrastructure components that facilitate communication between controllers, computers, sensors and actuators in environments unsuitable to office-grade equipment. These new BACnet Remote controllers are fully compatible with the NiagaraAX automation infrastructure from Tridium and further enhance the ability to cost effectively access and manage remote BACnet compatible equipment.

The BAS Remote product provides a convenient method of expanding building automation systems in the field when using Ethernet for network communication. Modern building automation systems are quickly adopting information technology standards such as Ethernet for communication and structured wiring. The BAS Remote complies with BACnet/IP as defined in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2004 while providing six universal input/output points and two relay outputs. By incorporating a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, the BAS Remote can be connected anywhere in a building's structured wiring system at a point convenient to mechanical equipment. This eliminates the need to pull proprietary network cable to the source of the I/O. By being BACnet/IP compliant, there is no need for an external router. The BAS Remote is ideal for applications where several points of I/O must be accessed in areas void of proprietary BAS networks.

Activelogix provides integration technology and associated products to a growing network of Solution Partners across the Southeast USA. “We are continually on the lookout for new products and technologies that augment and extend the interoperability and cost-effectiveness of our facility solutions”, said Greg Barnes, VP of Business Development for Activelogix. “We believe these new BACnet products will further enhance the ability of our Solution Partners to offer the most cost-effective solution to protect an owner's prior automation investments, reduce installation time on projects and improve ROI.”

Joe Stasiek, Sales Manager from Contemporary Controls, agreed, saying “We believe our new BAS Remote will substantially improve installation flexibility and cost-effectiveness in BACnet environments and we are excited to welcome Activelogix and their network of Solution Partners as our Southeast distributor.”

About Activelogix

Activelogix LLC is a leading provider of Internet-based enterprise automation solutions, including design services , consulting, custom applications and technologies to enable management and optimization of intelligent, energy-efficient, and secure facilities in a multi-vendor, cross platform environment.

Founded in 2002, Activelogix has become one of the fastest growing technology companies in the Southeast, focused on solutions for sustainable energy and facility management. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Activelogix is a value-added distributor of the Niagara Framework® throughout the Southeast. Activelogix founders are former employees of Tridium, Inc. and have extensive experience in the design and support of Niagara™ based systems. Activelogix is also a certified NiagaraAX Developer and Vykon Security Partner (VSP). Our primary role is to support our contractor partners in the design and use of the Niagara Framework. We also provide similar services for a growing family of complimentary infrastructure, sensor and actuator components from our world-class suppliers.

Our software and hardware solutions are distributed to end users through a growing channel of national accounts, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Typical customer applications include providing real time decision support information to enterprise systems from manufacturing, building automation, energy, or maintenance systems. We excel in our ability to marry rapidly changing information and network technologies with the broad experience of our partners.

Additional information about Activelogix is available on the web at www.activelogix.com.

About Contemporary Controls

With over 30 years of experience in electronics design, development and manufacturing, Contemporary Controls has the expertise in guiding customers through the network maze. With corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois, the company designs, develops, and manufactures networking products used to automate processes or collect data in diverse industries. These products facilitate communication between controllers, computers, sensors and actuators in environments unsuitable to office-grade equipment. With manufacturing locations in the United States and China, sales locations in the United States and Europe, and a reputation for customer service, the company is an integral component in your supply chain.

Additional information about Contemporary Controls is available on the web at www.basautomation.com.

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